episode_0043

Even in my previous life, I could not avoid meeting new people who I could naturally meet while working. They each came to me in different ways.

Some people point at you the first time you meet them or try to bring up their status and power.

Also, some people look down on others knowingly or unknowingly, revealing their sense of superiority.

Or, on the contrary, there are people who know how to understand and be considerate of others, as well as how to bend first.

Like this, I know that there are a variety of people in the world that I have never experienced.

‘adventurer..?’

Naturally, they had no exact knowledge of the people in this world, but they thought that any world would be similar if they were accustomed to living in groups under the order of law.

“I will put down my weapon first!”

Since the intention she wanted to convey was clearly communicated through the actions of this woman who appeared to be the leader… I held my {armed} left hand behind my back for a moment, released it, and carefully nodded, giving tacit permission to come this way. Without raising your voice.

Rattling..

However, since he does not 100% trust people he meets for the first time, he not only activates his {sixth sense} at all times just in case, but also surrounds his entire body with a {defense shield} of the invisible attribute.

The way to detect or distinguish someone else’s magical power is generally by the color of the “attribute” added to the magical power.

Naturally, I am a “Mu” attribute magical power holder. Moreover, I think the dark evening will cover the surroundings and make it difficult to distinguish my magic power.

Turf.. plod.. plod..

Three women slowly approached, showing that they were not holding anything other than a token that they were adventurers.

“You’re alone in a remote place like this… Are you an adventurer?”

“I don’t think so..”

just as expected. A woman momentarily glances at me standing and the leather bag placed around the campfire.

“You are a hunter!”

“This was rude.”

She appeared to be a leader, like the northern people I had seen in the book. She had short brown hair that went down to just below her neck, and brown eyes that looked quite bright.

Judging by the lack of a surname in his name, he did not appear to be a nobleman.

“My name is Sonya and I am an adventurer.”

“Recently, a new terrain was discovered in this area, and while I was drawing a detailed map, I met you.”

“Oh.! This is my colleague.”

After a brief greeting, Sonya and the other two female adventurers decided to sit here for a while with my permission.

dump..

＂As the sun was setting and we were getting ready for camping… I was drawn by a delicious smell from somewhere, so I came here despite my rudeness. ＂

She introduced herself as Sonya and told me why they had come here, but I could tell that her eyes were rolling as if she was observing me.

Yes.

Is it really necessary to inform people that a young man is alone in an unknown forest?

Just like that, I untie the blanket that was wrapped around me like a cape and let my long, black hair fall. Of course, I simply conveyed my thoughts through hand gestures, as if I were someone who couldn’t speak due to a neck injury.

“Did you hurt your neck?”

just as expected. As long as she doesn’t speak, it’s safe to say she’s a woman. She has white skin and long black hair, so it would be hard to spot her in this kind of darkness unless she gets close. All conditions for cross-dressing are going well.

Of course, my face is quite similar to my mother’s, so I’m pretty. It’s a bit hard to say, but honestly, I think I’m confident.

Sonya, who noticed that I couldn’t speak due to an injured neck, immediately lowered her head once again as if to say sorry, but for a moment her eyes were focused on the leather bag propped up on the wooden pillar.

‘Sense of discomfort…’

To be honest, each and every one of Sonya’s suspicious actions created a strange sense of discomfort, but as if I hadn’t noticed, she took out a few pieces of [Tagpog] meat and gestured for us to eat together.

＂Are you sure?＂

＂Such precious meat..＂

Naturally, Sonya and the adventurer women who received the well-cooked meat nodded, sat down at a nearby campfire, picked up the deliciously cooked meat, and began to take a generous bite.

“town!!”

just as expected. Juice pouring down your chin.

A great umami flavor that can be felt even without the use of spices.

＂This taste is… unbelievable..＂

It’s not that I don’t understand their reactions. Like them, I almost fainted from the taste of [Tagpog] meat.

＂This is, of course, [Tagpog] meat??＂

At that moment… the expressions of the other female adventurers who were frantically eating meat next to her hardened when the word [Tagpog] came out of Sonya’s mouth.

gulp..

There seemed to be a moment of silence, but then they raised their heads and began to look at each other.

Obviously… Sonya’s smile, which had been exuding kindness just a moment ago, instantly faded.

Chiiing!!

just as expected. Sonya pulled out a small knife from her belt and immediately started aiming it at my neck.

“I’m blind in one eye and mute and can’t even speak, so things have become really easy.”

“Even if you run away, you won’t be able to do anything because you’re mute and can’t even speak.”

“Of course, that won’t happen, but…”

I wonder if the condition of the blackened right eye looks strange. It’s just that it was closed on purpose.

Whatever the reason, this behavior of Sonya, who called herself an adventurer and not a thief, was completely incomprehensible.

“Sonia, what are you doing..”

“Calm down, Sonya!!”

Sonya, whose tone suddenly changed into an arrogant tone, immediately took control and began to explain the real reason why they entered this forest, despite the dissuasion of her colleagues.

It was said that it was none other than to acquire high-quality meat and the magic stone of [Tagpog] that appears somewhere in {Diriol Forest}, and that this was an encounter following the smell of meat that he suddenly smelled somewhere.

“Think carefully, too.. Are you going to risk your life and go into {Diriol Forest} to hunt [Tagpog]?”

“Or.. I’ll catch this guy here with you and we’ll have an easy life..”

just as expected. The two female adventurers, who did not understand Sonya’s arbitrary behavior at all, seemed to think about it for a moment, but eventually one of them quickly got up and started rummaging through the leather bag leaning against the tree, and soon took the “Earth” attribute magic stone of [Tagfog]. I found it.

＂I.. really exist..＂

“This color.. is definitely the magic stone of [Tagfog] we were looking for..”

The [Tagfog] magic stone, which boasts a hand-full size, is made up of an opaque brown color and emits magic power of the “Earth” attribute, exuding its radiant appearance.

＂I don’t know which noble lady she is because she looks the same..＂

“I’m sorry…”

Sonya, who confirmed the magic stone of [Tagpog], their goal, slashed the dagger pointed at her without a moment of hesitation.

Ji-i-ik.. Ting!!!!

But of course, that attack could not pierce the “nothingness” attribute {defense shield} wrapped around the body, so a sharp sound spread widely through the forest as if it were blocked by something thin.

＂W-What.. How did you stop it?＂

“I didn’t see any magical power?”

Even as Sonya’s curiosity continued, I just looked at her face through the roaring bonfire.

‘Just like when I hunted monsters..’

＂Can you kill a living person so casually?

It’s a natural thought. It was clear that normal humans would be reluctant to kill people and kill monsters.

Just as I was about to lose myself in thought for a moment… I sensed the magic surrounding Sonya’s sword swinging once again, and instantly decided that it was different from the first attack, so I quickly stepped back and kept an eye on her dagger.

＇The sword is surrounded by red magic..＇

‘How did you do it?’

just as expected. The magic power surrounding Sonya’s sword was giving off an opaque red magic power that was clearly visible to the naked eye.

＇Compared to my mother’s magical power, it’s not that hot or threatening.’

‘And that movement is slower than I thought..’

The moment when you take your stance again and get ready for battle.

＂Heehee!!!＂

The female adventurer who was rummaging through the leather bag was astonished as if she had discovered something amazing, and then immediately screamed that she had done nothing wrong, dropped the bag, and quickly ran away somewhere without even looking back.

dump!!

When the leather bag she was holding fell to the ground… clatter! With a crackling sound, [Tululpo]’s “Earth” attribute magic stones poured out all at once.

＂So, Sonya.. is that.? ＂

“Shut up, I know, so calm down.”

A violent monster that leads a group and acts strategically.

They couldn’t help but be embarrassed when they immediately confirmed that it was a magic stone of [Tululpo], which was also in the top tier.

Perhaps it is because he possesses three magic stones of [Tululpo], which is almost impossible to subdue, showing that this delicate being in front of him is not as weak as it appears.

It was a moment when I understood why my colleague, who ran away without even looking back, made that choice.

Sonya and the remaining female adventurer looked at each other hesitantly for a moment, then nodded as if they had made a promise and began to surround me in front and behind.

The conversation wasn’t important.

What was important was that only the bloody red magic contained in their swords was aimed at me at this moment.

“This guy must have run away alone because his colleague died..”

It’s an illusion.

“Otherwise, there’s no way I could have the magic stone of such a high-ranking monster by myself.”

Of course, this is the result of accomplishing everything alone.

Sonya, who did not run away even after seeing [Tululpo]’s magic stone, began to come up with a good reason. As they claimed, it was the most likely possibility given that I was under all conditions.

So much so that they are mistaken.

There was a moment of silence like that…

I realized that this was an inevitable fate and a moment to choose, and immediately armed my left hand with titanium slime.

A slime-like substance came out from a crack that looked like a burn scar on the left hand, and it immediately transformed into the hardness of titanium.

just as expected. Maybe he sensed a strange magical power that he felt for the first time. Sein, who was facing him, seemed to hesitate for a moment and took a step back. It’s as if your instinct tells you that you should avoid it.

“Sonia, what are you doing!!”