V2C33 (2/2)

However, you’re all out of luck for clumping together … no, you all were already dead the moment you encountered me!

“「Fire」!”

Changing my job to magic-specialization, I released my magic with the largest firepower.

That attack wrapped 4 of the bears with flames … but 1 was outside the range so it rushed at me.

However, Haru’s 2 swords tore through the bear’s body.

“Master, sorry for intruding into your battle.”

“Don’t worry, that helped.”

Looking at the fallen bear, I honestly replied.

【Ichinojo Level up]

【Magician skill: 「Water Magic」 skill has leveled up to 「Water Magic II」]

【Swordsman skill: 「Dual-wield」 obtained]

Even though I changed my job midway through the battle, I still had a decent rise in level.

However, I only acquired 2 skills.

Then, I looked at the adventurer that was sent flying moments ago.

…. As expected, he’s dead. I checked his pulse to confirm his death.

” … In the end, we couldn’t save anyone.”

“No … we might still be able to save one person.”

I said and picked up a shovel before beginning to dig up the earth.

Haru did not notice due to the smell of blood but she understood through my actions and helped with the excavation.

And then, under the earth, was a barrel.

A large wine barrel.

” … Hey, anyone in there?”

” … Who? Who’s there?”

The sound that came from within the barrel was the voice of a young girl.

Then, Haru stood up and her tail tensed.

“Master, monsters are heading this way.”

“Hurry! Please quickly get Carol out of here!”

Maybe she was anxious after hearing that monsters were coming, the voice from within the barrel became louder.

I would have done it without it being said, I opened the lid of the barrel.

Inside the barrel was a black dress wearing, purple-haired … young girl.

About 12 years old … maybe about the same age as Miri?

In addition, on her neck was the same slave collar as Haru.

Even such a young child is a slave huh.

Rather than that, we better quickly escape from here.

” … Master, the monsters movements have stopped … somehow, they have gone away.”

“Really? … Thank goodness.”

I was relieved and looked at the young girl.

Even though she heard that the monsters have left, the young girl still looked downcast … Ah, that’s right.

She most likely understood that we were the ones who dug up the barrel.

I have no idea why she was buried underground but her being a slave means someone among the slain adventurers was this child’s master.

“Sorry, we could not protect your masters.”

“Evidently … despite what Carol said …” (TL: She speaks in 3rd person)

Despite what she said?

I had misgivings about the way she spoke as if she knew from the very start that the men would die.

Then, the young girl that was probably called Carol looked me in the eye and appealed.

“I don’t know who you are but please … Carol … me, please kill me.”