Chapter 3 (1/2)

Considering the time, it may have only been a few seconds. But in that time I decided what to do. I resolved myself and held perfectly still to wait.

The Goblin, who was relying on its sense of smell, made it to the thicket from before when I instantly stood up and aimed my spear at the Goblin’s thin throat before thrusting. Whether it was magnificent or silly I know not. However before the Goblin could even raise a finger, its throat was beautifully pierced by the tip of my spear, taking its life. I then quickly dragged the body of the dead Goblin into the thicket. Now there are 9 of them left in the group.

Yosh…… somehow through this method I should be able to shave off a few of them… no way it could actually go that smoothly. That much I understood. Because the Goblin blood then began to flow.

「Gugyaa! Gugyagya!」

Those guys found out. But that outcome has already been arranged for. I pull back the spear, grab the Goblin’s leg and flee in the opposite direction of the group. With all my power, I pull away from the goblins until they are out of sight. By the way, I used the Nata to remove the head of the Goblin. The overflowing blood is spread across the ground, causing the odor from the blood to fill the path I’m running. This reminds me of the time I had to chase after shoplifters during my part time job for some reason.

But this is not the time to be remembering such a thing. Using the Nata, I dig up some dirt from the path I ran. Thank goodness that the ground is made out of easy to dig up fluffy hummus……. I cover the blood on my leg in the dirt to mask the scent. Furthermore, I take that occasion to roll around on the ground to make the dirt smell of my body odor. This will probably trick their noses. Since the spear is covered in blood, I take it away. You saved me in many ways. Thank you.

I change my direction of escape towards the foggy hill. While praying I won’t run into a different monster on the way there, I start running again.

After running for a bit, I slow to a walk. To replace the spear I had thrown away, I grab another stick. Now that I have a Nata, cutting it was a simple task. But I can’t cut the tip while I’m walking, so I walk with it in the form of a pole.

After 30 minutes of walking the forest is cut off, and I exit into the plain at the foot of that hill. While watching my 6, I aim for the hill. I’ve come back here…… compared to last time I was here my figure has completely changed. Back then I was unarmed and clean, but now I have a pole and Nata, and am covered in dirt. Based on the sun’s position, I’d say it’s about noon. Around 5 or 6 hours have pa.s.sed huh…… unexpectedly, I might have a really high adaptability.

First I should find a nice spot to sit and take a short rest. There’s nothing to eat or drink. I’m tired~……. But I shouldn’t say that. Once my breathing is in order I end my break, then survey the base of the hill. Right now there’s absolutely no fog, so the view is perfect. In other words, I have no place to hide. But if I were to now go down the hill, I might be able to hide from the forest. It’s not scary now huh.

With the forest behind, I go down the hill. It looks like the plain continues for a while. There’s no place to hide here either~ It’s easy for an enemy to find me, but hard for me to find them. Well then, what should I do…….

It was at that time I saw something. There were two long lines with a gap between them, in which were deep footsteps. Aren’t these wagon tracks? The lines which carved the prairie dirt extended into the forest on both the left and right. It traces a path avoiding the forest. This is a G.o.dsend! Because, if I follow it I should arrive at a town. It’s just, which way is shorter? I don’t know which direction is closer. That means that is is a critical situation. Hmm-…… I’m worried…….