We set out to defeat Arvanc.
The members are me, Senyuu, Shinpo, and Serina riding Micron.
Tokiha Yumi, Yumishita, and Kengi are riding Hyrlow.
“The Arvances we fought before were all ordinary ones, weren’t they?”
“Mm. We wiped them all out. We should aim for a different place.”
“If we’re looking near our base, it would be the river we used for fishing, wouldn’t it?”
“Or we could start with the smaller water sources. What do you think?”
My words prompt Senyuu, Shinpo, and Serina to respond.
“I’d vote for the dream realm. I think we should start with the smaller places.”
“I prefer places where there are more enemies. In this case, it would be the river.”
Tokiha and Kengi say opposite things, naturally turning everyone’s gaze to Yumishita.
“W-Well, I-I… um…” Yumishita looks at me, clearly troubled.
「That sounds good. Since the river battle might drag on, let’s first check out smaller water sources. If we don’t find them there, we’ll search the river. How does that sound?」
「Hmm. If the phantom beast’s flying speed is fast enough, that could work. Okay, no objections.」
Katanoki, who had a wooden sword at his side, seemed to be getting excited about the impending battle.
Relying on the map displayed on the tablet, we followed Sera to nearby water sources.
There, we encountered regular Trents and Arvanks, but we easily defeated them with everyone’s efforts.
In particular, Shinpo and Katanoki stood out.
Shinpo’s lightning magic alone was enough to take out most of the enemies in the water, and any that escaped were quickly cut in half by Katanoki’s “Flying Slash.”
「W, it looks like I didn’t get to do anything…」
「Me too. This way, I feel useless.」
Yamin and Kibana of our party even said that, showing how much they relied on Katanoki in battle.
「Alright, let’s head to the river! To the river!」
I had a vague feeling that Katanoki was somewhat of a warrior, but he might also be a battle-crazed type.
Anyway, there were no unique individuals in the small water source, so we had to move on.
“Sou-kun, do you still have fish in stock?” “Yeah. We still have plenty.”
“Really? In that case, Koino, can you make some room? I’ll talk to Ryouka and figure out something for the trading material.”
Kettsu joined the conversation with Chiyu.
Now that she mentioned it, catching fish safely and steadily was quite difficult.
Arvancs and Trents appeared in the water source, making it troublesome.
“I didn’t catch them alone, so I’ll have to consult with everyone first. Is that okay?” “Of course.”
Still, there didn’t seem to be anyone in the group who would refuse.
The trading material would be sufficient if Ebarada’s ‘Plant Magic’ could increase our vegetable supply.
By the time they finished this conversation, they had arrived at the river. “Shinpou, please.” “Yes! — ‘Thunderbolt’!”
Lightning struck the water surface, and the bodies of Arvancs and fish floated to the top.
Since anything floating on the water could be stored, the fish stock increased in the ‘Inventory’.
Arvank vanished instantly.
When a monster dies, it turns into particles of light, and the person who defeated it earns points.
I think Shinhou has earned quite a few points, but since the number of points earned isn’t disclosed, it’s still unclear.
I think I took out quite a few with this one hit, but they didn’t all die, and Arvanks kept coming out of the river to land on the shore. “――This is frustrating.”
Swinging her sword like a horse’s tail, Katanagi pulls out her wooden sword.
Every time she swings her blade in the air, an Arvank is cut down. “I need to contribute a little.”
Mikado nohada drew her bow and shot an arrow, which pierced Arvanc’s forehead.
Even from atop a griffin, the accuracy was incredible.
She didn’t seem to be using the tracking ability from “Enhanced Archery,” so it was likely just her pure skill. “W-Well, I’ll do my best too…!”
Shadow Knights were summoned one after another, cutting down Arvanc.
“Seiri, please layer the barriers and prepare for the enemy’s attack.”
Even though they were in the air and out of sight of the enemy, they couldn’t afford to be careless.
「Leave it to me. I won’t make the same mistake.」
Seirina accepted the task with a serious expression.
「All right. Shinpo, continue casting lightning magic on the surface.」 「Yes!」
The battle against Arvank seemed to be going smoothly, so smoothly that I wondered if it was really that easy.
Just as I began to think that there might not be any unique individuals around here, however…
A wave surged up from upstream in the river.
The source of the wave was some kind of massive creature.
Judging from the red-black fur visible on the water’s surface—it might be the “Red-Black Arvank.”
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