episode_0049

Walk towards the lake.

Fortunately, the monsters had not yet begun to move in earnest.

I don’t know if it was to monitor the situation or if there was some other reason, but at least it wasn’t a bad thing for us. It means that you will be given time to prepare.

However, despite such good news, there were no problems.

“… … .”

I look at the lake, which maintains a calm surface that is unbecoming of the situation.

This lake itself is the problem.

With the creation of a rift on an island located in the middle of a lake, there is quite a bit more to consider.

Since Ethan and I are not wizards, we cannot use flying magic.

Even a warrior who has reached the state of consciousness cannot walk on water… Well, there is, but it’s not always possible.

In fact, walking on water is possible for any unmanned person with a certain level of skill.

The efficiency is so poor that most people do not use it in practice.

The problem is the horsepower consumed.

In order to float your body on the water, you have to release magical energy with your feet. Even though the difficulty itself is high, you have to consistently release enough magical energy to support the weight of a human being, so unless you have magical energy that is literally like the ocean, It is difficult to maintain that state.

Of course, those who have reached the level of meditation can dramatically increase its efficiency by mixing it with meditation, but there are still limits.

It may be temporary, but it is difficult for them to spend long periods of time on the water.

If the opponent is confused, you may be able to resolve the issue within that time, but if the opponent is a monster comparable to a disaster-level monster, it is better not to even think about fighting on the water.

So how should we resolve this situation?

It is true that the island in the middle of the lake is quite large, but it is not large enough to freely roam around, and considering the number of monsters pouring out, it is difficult to utilize even that.

After all, do we have no choice but to wait for them to come out?

That’s what I was thinking.

Crrr─

A tentacled monster resembling a wolf… The tentacle wolf let out a low cry.

Then suddenly it opened its mouth wide.

And from the gaping maw, a pure white light emanated.

The beam of light hit the lake directly.

Damn it─

The next moment, the entire lake froze.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Ethan and I looked at that scene without saying a word.

“… Well, fighting has become easier.”

“… That’s right.”

He nodded hesitantly.

It’s not that it’s not, it’s actually become easier to fight.

It’s harder to fight on ice than on normal land, but it’s still no different than on water.

If you apply a little bit of magic, you can move on ice like normal ground, so it’s not a big problem.

The problem may be that that wolf has more annoying abilities than expected.

However, I decided to try my best to think positively about it.

I figured out one of the monster’s abilities in advance, which would have taken time and effort to find out.

Regardless of who went first, Ethan and I immediately stepped onto the frozen lake.

And at the same time.

“First of all, it would be polite to say hello first.”

Magical power swirled around Ethan.

And that magic power was eventually concentrated on the sword in Ethan’s hand.

“Huh!”

For the rare occasion, Ethan takes a deep breath.

He leaned back as far as he could with the sword engulfed in magical energy and swung it like that.

Then, a storm broke out.

Kwak-ga-ga-ga-gak!

The storm created by just one swing flew towards the island, ruthlessly breaking the ice in its path.

bang!

Soon it exploded with a loud explosion.

────!

The wolf screamed.

Kiaaa!

The octopus people caught up in the explosion were cut into pieces and blown around.

With just one swing, he showed power that was close to that of a god.

“… Chet.”

The person who actually caused the phenomenon clicked his tongue as if he did not like it.

“It’s extremely sturdy.”

Crrraa!

The tentacle wolf howled.

As if he was angry at being attacked, he made a loud noise that would make his son-in-law cry.

Blue blood was gushing out like a fountain from the wound inflicted by Ethan’s attack, but compared to his gigantic body, it was difficult to regard it as a fatal wound.

Even that was slowly healing as time passed.

“ Wow, this thing even has regenerative capabilities. Very luxurious, luxurious.”

Ethan shook his head in bewilderment.

“It might be more tricky than you think.”

Ethan didn’t attack with all his might either.

However, it was clearly an attack using intent, and had the power to devastate the island in the lake if it were original.

However, even after receiving such an attack, he is still fine and is gradually recovering from it.

“That’s right. If I get this wrong even more, I could be resigning from my job today.”

Ethan waved his sword as if he didn’t like it at all.

However, there is no emotion such as disappointment on that face.

It may be natural.

It wouldn’t be the first time he faced a crisis like this in his life.

Ethan has been through so many fights that he may have gone through situations that go beyond this.

For such a veteran of hundreds of battles, nervousness is not suitable.

“Still, I’m glad the greeting was delivered properly.”

With unwavering eyes, Ethan looked toward the island.

just as expected.

Crrr─

The tentacle wolf was glaring at Ethan.

It was quite a disgusting sight to see the eyes all over the body looking in this direction, but it was clear that the monster recognized Ethan.

Also, he looks quite angry.

The wolf was expressing its anger by rolling its eyes all over its body.

thud.

He took a step forward with his huge foot.

The meaning of that action was clear.

A signal that a full-scale fight is about to begin.

As I watched the signal move before my eyes, I was filled with anticipation.

I was hoping that only one of the tentacle wolves would come this way.

In that case, you can deal with one of them first by combining attack with Ethan, so the conversation becomes much easier.

I was watching it with such expectations.

Crrr─

My wish did not come true.

The other tentacle wolf, which was slowly watching the situation, also started moving its heavy body.

“Chet. Things don’t work out easily.”

Ethan must have been thinking the same thing, as he clicked his tongue in disappointment.

Then he turned his head towards me and said.

“Sweetheart, I guess we’ll have to split things up for now.”

“I guess so.”

Considering their size and the cold that froze the lake just moments ago, fighting at close range would only have a negative effect on each other.

So, it would be better to take them off one by one and then fight them while creating a situation where there is nothing to interfere with.

“… Be careful.”

Ethan said that while looking at me with heavy, sunken eyes.

“When I think of the way you fought, I think you’ll be able to handle it well… Be careful though. Because these guys are completely different from fighting people.”

I could see clear concern for me in those eyes.

“If you think it won’t work, just run away. You don’t have to handle it all.”

At those words, I nodded lightly.

“I will do my best. You too, be careful.”

“Don’t call me that. … Anyway, here we go.”

Ethan waved his hand and walked away from me.

And, the wolf that was approaching Ethan also started following him.

“… Phew.”

In a state where I was left alone like that.

I took a deep breath and fiddled with the handle of the sword.

Crumbling─

I saw the remaining wolf slowly approaching with its countless eyes fixed on me.

“… … .”

Definitely, this is my first time dealing with a monster this size.

I have encountered and killed monsters and otherworldly monsters.

However, I have never even seen a monster with that much power.

As Ethan said, it’s completely different from fighting people.

What to think about, what to pay attention to, how to fight. Everything will be different.

The same goes for simple monsters.

Monsters above a certain level are difficult to deal with because they each have their own characteristics.

This is especially true when it comes to disaster-level monsters.

But that also exists to some extent.

To be precise, should we say that it has characteristics within a realistic range that can be expected?

Although there are sometimes people with unusual abilities, they never go beyond the norm.

However, monsters from other worlds are a different story.

First of all, these guys are so bizarre in appearance, but sometimes there are individuals who possess unimaginable and bizarre abilities.

Therefore, the person dealing with it must always be alert and pay attention.

Currently, the tentacle wolf has two abilities.

The cold and regenerative power that froze the lake all at once.

but.

‘There’s no guarantee that he would have the same abilities.’

Although the appearance is the same, this does not guarantee that they are the exact same entity.

Going into a fight with that kind of mindset in itself is a distraction.

Therefore, we must fight thoroughly and with the mindset that we will not allow even the slightest inattention.

Kigeek─

Ki kick!

Like subordinates waiting for their leader to make a move.

As the wolves left the island, the octopus people pouring out of the cracks began to move with determination.

Not in a specific direction, but in all directions.

The power of each individual is insignificant, but to the average person, it is no different from a disaster-level demon beast, and their number is difficult to even count.

If we leave it like this, there will literally be a disaster.

Nervousness rears its head.

The anxiety that something might go wrong with the group keeps shaking my heart.

but.

Try to shake it off and focus on the present.

Sereung─

Pull the sword out of its scabbard and look straight ahead.

Before I knew it, I saw a tentacle wolf approaching quite close by.

First, let’s start with this guy.