Chapter 215

"Hahahaha..."

"Chen... are you alright?"

"Ha, ha, yeah... it's fine."

We had been chased by a blue, ghost-like monster. —Though I say that, I wasn't actually running away. According to Retsu,

"Only one type of monster appears here at a time, so if you keep intentionally chasing it, you can proceed safely."

This was the reason we were able to advance safely while dragging along the Ghost that was only chasing us at a reasonable speed. Operation name "Blue Light Rotation."... It's strange, Retsu's feeling is the same way.

Regardless, I was steadily increasing the distance,

"—Retsu!

Sorry, my Aura seems to be getting weaker."

I had no choice but to call out to Retsu in front of me.

My physical abilities hadn't changed from the start, but the recoil transmitted from the ground to my feet had increased. Running like this was fine—but I couldn't remain silent. Once the time is up, you won't be able to fight.

"Ah. It's time...

Do you want me to take you down?"

Retsu stopped, slipped from between my siblings to my side, and attacked the Ghost. I slapped the center of the blue Ghost's face with my palm, estimating it was filled with Aura.

"754: Blue Light"

F-Rank Card limit 189

A ghost of a cold blue monster that died with quite intense resentment.

Can only be damaged by Aura.

Selling price is 3000 Jenny. Whether to discard it depends on the situation, so for now, store Meleoron in the Binder.

Before my Aura ran out, I asked Retsu to call me again.

Feeling the powerful Aura around my body once more, I suddenly asked a question.

"By the way, can't this be done with someone else's Aura?"

If it's just a simple amount of Aura, Meleoron should have more. Then it would be more efficient to let her do it.

"Ah. I know what you mean, but...

Charging Aura into a Divine Rune is quite troublesome.

Most of the time, only the person who drew the Divine Rune should be able to do it.

Look, there are individual differences in Aura, right? The Kamiji itself also has an Aura..."

"Oh, I see...

This is different from the usual way of closing doors with Godhood and opening them by touching with Aura, isn't it?"

When I asked, Retsu nodded.

"It's not a charging-type deity, just a simple design that can react to other people's Aura.

Guys who can add Aura later are complicated to make...

There's nothing I can't do, but I feel it doesn't suit me because the loss from Aura Conversion increases."

Hmm. Even if it could be done, it would greatly reduce Meleoron's Aura. That's not good enough... I was also hesitant about letting Attickotchi share an Aura for me.

"Retsu! Seam is—"

Retsu, who was running in front, stopped. Just before I spoke, Seam, who had been dizzy, finally started walking.

I could keep up with the speed I was running even without my physical body being strengthened, but I had been running with luggage for a long time, keeping an eye out for monsters. Especially since I had been running while escaping the Ghost, I thought it was time to reach my limit.

"Ha, ha, ha..."

"Seam...

I have to tell myself before I get into that situation.

If a monster appears, it's dangerous if you can't act immediately, right?"

Meleoron and I watched Retsu point it out. Retsu retracted "Uh."

"Hmm, did you all notice?

... Me too.

I know Seam is working very hard, so it's difficult to talk to her."

"Yes.

Since it's about Retsu, I thought he would follow up even if a monster appeared."

"Sounds like you."

Teasing us,

"Hey, stop talking...

... Seam. Do you want to take a break?"

"Hahahaha...

I want to rest for a while."

"... I see.

Then rest for 10 minutes. Unload Seam and Meleoron.

Use 'Absolute' correctly to recover your Aura."

Seam, who collapses when unloading the backpack.

On the other hand, Meleoron unloads the Heavy luggage and exhales, but surprisingly he looks fine.

"Meleoron, aren't you that tired?"

When I asked her, she looked at me strangely and said:

"If only it were that fast.

Just like how I started to understand the technique when running."

"This is more important than anything else."

Hearing this, I felt once again that the Chimera Ants have high learning capabilities. Originally, Meleoron would have slipped past the Death Line together with NGL, so I think this is natural.

"Seam, it's surprisingly tight, isn't it?

Unlike normal running, you have to commit your whole body to it."

"Yeah... I'm really tired."

Although Uranus is fighting and sharing his aura with me, he is quite energetic. The aura should have been shaved off, but it seems I still have some mental leeway.

"Is your body okay with the remaining Qi?

From what I can see, although your complexion is good, you are mostly fighting a lone battle."

"I still have plenty of Free Pocket time.

If you don't carry a backpack, it's easy because you only need to strengthen your legs while running.

Even when fighting, I use 'Hard' to increase my attack power, so the aura manifested itself is less than Aisha's."

I see... Can Uranus use his aura effectively? That's a lot of technique. That is why I can share my aura.

In that case, the neck of this team will inevitably become a seam. It is a pitiful way to put it, because I am carrying a heavy burden. But since Uranus and I have no choice but to fight, there is nothing we can do about the division of labor.

It might have been better if I had trained him first, but I prioritized ensuring I obtained the necessary Spell Cards, so it couldn't be helped.

However, even during this break time, the time for 'Ren' is drawing closer...

"At least, it's better to rest when my 'Ren' ends."

"Yeah... a waste of time.

Next, when the aura around Aisha weakens, should I take a longer break? I also want to recover my aura."

Uranus looks up at the sky. The sky is gradually darkening.

"Last sprint! Isog! Isog!"

Uranus clapped his hands. Uranus seemed to be able to afford it, but the anxious Meleoron and Seam were quite desperate. While keeping an eye on the monsters, I followed behind the three who were accelerating.

It was already dark around, but I could see a village surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.

"Yes, Gawo!

Well done!"

Uranus clapped his hands loudly and stopped him in the center of the village. Meleoron looked up at the sky, raised his voice, "Ah!", and took a deep breath. He sat down to catch his breath and look for a seam. I will unload the backpack from the back of the seam.

I am not very tired, but the 'Ren' aura on Uranus's body for the second time has almost disappeared. This is why I forced myself to come here.

... I won't point it out because it's rude, but this is not the final sprint or the goal, it's just a rest point. We still have a long way to go.

"Uranus.

Is there a place to rest in this village?"

"There is."

"In the tent over there, if you are okay with NPCs, talk to him and he will let you rest.

... Ah, I can lend you water and a toilet."

"I see. What are you two going to do?"

Meleoron unloaded his backpack and swung his legs,

"Hmm...

I can't understand it right now...

Uh... I want to drink some water now. It's fine to rest here for a while."

"Okay.

Then I'll pour you some water. What about Aisha and Seam?"

"I want one too..."

"It would be helpful if I could have it too."

"Hmm. Then I'll distribute it to everyone."

Saying this, Uranus walked to the side of the tent.

"... Aren't you buying water at the Department Store?"

Meleoron sat cross-legged and turned his head to ask.

"You bought it.

But I think it's a set of 6 plastic bottles. If you turn it into an item..."

"Ah...

Is it bulky or Heavy? I see."

It is certainly convenient to carry cards with you, but if you don't use them up, they become luggage. It might be troublesome when traveling. We don't have enough manpower...

More. Thinking about it, is it difficult for Uranus alone to carry enough water for four people? I will help you too.

I passed the tent, and Uranus had just come out of the tent with two cups of water.

"Thanks."

"No, no."

Uranus returned to the tent again to receive water.

Hmm... Stone cups? Elaborately made again, such as making a Container suitable for the Rock Area.

If you walk back and forth between Antokiba and Masadora, this village is roughly in the middle of the Rock Area that passes through it. You have to walk another 25 kilometers until you pass through the monster spawning area.

Meleoron's Free Pocket is already full of Monster Cards. When you show me the contents of the Binder...

11 "Bubble Horse" cards, 12 "Rice Cake" cards, 10 "Black Lizard" cards. This is a considerable amount of income.

In addition, there are 9 rockcrawlers and 3 "Blue Light".

In Uranus's spare pocket, which is slightly empty, there are also two "Blue Light" cards.

This is a loss, because the more I fight, the more cards I cannot Stick with. Thanks to Uranus remembering the selling price of the Monster Card, it shouldn't be too inefficient.

20 minutes have passed. After a short rest, the 19:00 bell rang, and we set foot on the road to Masadora again.

Our next destination is an uninhabited village 15 kilometers away. I plan to arrive within an hour of the "Zhou" Aura on my body disappearing. ──At night, including battles with monsters.

While mixing in the strategy of pulling out Blue Light, I comforted Seam, who was crying half to death and weak, and somehow scolded him to cheer him up.

A few minutes before the end of my lap, I reached a village 40 kilometers away from the rocky terrain, about 50 kilometers from Antokiba.

Meleoron and Seam collapsed. Due to the forced march, Meleoron seems a bit tired. Well, I am carrying a heavier backpack.

Seam is obviously ragged. Perhaps the Aura is about to bottom out.

Sure enough, even Uranus cannot hide his exhaustion. You gave me Aura three times, and after Seam's movement deteriorated in battle, he forcibly moved to kill the monster instantly. After knocking it down, it was still running non-stop; it must be very difficult to recover that breath of Aura.

It's hard to hear, because I am the main reason, but it's best to check...

"Uranus...

How much Aura do you have left now?"

He, who had been regulating his breathing, closed his eyes and pondered.

"Hmm...

You can get a 30% discount after a full recovery.... 45,000 max, so it's just a little over 12,000 now."

It might be because we are in a hurry, so I don't know if we are in a hurry, but the pressure is greater than I imagined.

Because the Aura you gave me is said to be 3,600 at a time...

Considering Uranus's own Aura consumption, receiving it one more time will be the end. If you receive more, Uranus might not be able to fight.

What should I do...

I wonder if we can continue the forced march until we reach Masadora. This is not the end. After arriving, we have to sell the Monster Card and buy Spells, then return to the inn in Antokiba. Once you reach Masadora, it's too bad. You could even become a target for other players.

"Why don't you spend the night here?

It seems everyone is tired..."

At my Suggestion, Uranus opened his eyes slightly and thought about it.

"..."

No, let's not do that. It won't make much of a difference, but if you stay here, the risk might be higher.

Most importantly, it will affect the next day's activities."

The three of us stared at Uranus. He remained silent again, seemingly not knowing how to explain.

"... Of course, if you stay here, monsters won't attack you.

However, it can be attacked by other players. It's much better than in the city.

Do you know Aisha?

This rocky area is easily infested by Hunter players."

"Really?"

"Players who are new to the game will repeatedly fight unfamiliar monster opponents, and they will be destroyed.

The motives of those who do their best to harm players are diverse, but...

If possible, I want to avoid sleeping in an unsafe place.

Another thing..."

Uranus looked at my face.

"The three of us...

I don't sleep much. I'm dead tired, and I don't know if I can wake up after being attacked while sleeping."

Ah──

Ahhh!? That's right, I forgot!!

"S-sorry..."

"No, you don't have to apologize.

No one here would blame Aisha for this.

Because everyone agreed and stayed Together.

... I just want to go to a place where I can sleep with peace of mind. That's why I've been forcing myself to connect until now."

"Yes..."

"At the end of the day, I have to consider using a Spell to Escape.

So, let's do our best.

... Of course, you should take a break, right? I'll eat and rest here.

It will be a forced march at night, but it doesn't matter if it's dark."

"I'm glad...

I thought I would leave right away, so I calmed down."

Ahhh, Meleoron let out a sigh of relief. Seam's expression is weak.

Uranus hurriedly waved his hand,

"No, no, if my Aura doesn't recover a little more, it will be dangerous anyway.

I won't rush recklessly."

Somehow, everyone is tired. Then I have to take on a little bit of the burden.

"Then I will go prepare the meal.

You three should all rest."

When I told him, Uranus said, "Hm?"

"Oh, uh. Can I help you too?"

"Alright, please rest for a while.

Could you please give me a Food Card?"

Don't ask what you need without asking. If you leave it alone, this person won't rest. Keep trying to move.

"……

Yes…… Book."

Uranus half-heartedly opened the Binder. He seemed a bit thoughtful.

"What's wrong?"

"Hmm.

Since the luggage will increase, which Buff should I use?

……Is it okay? I will put the things that might be in the luggage here. Forcibly carrying them is stupid."

"Ha.

……I think it's a waste."

It reminded me of the Bath Towels stuffed in the Inn's trash can. That was a little bit.

"Mm...

No. Take care of your life.

Putting yourself in danger is bad because it's a waste.

I will recover properly and throw away the things I don't need."

Hmm. Alright, if it's the leader's decision, I will follow it. I know what you are saying. ……He seems to be very good at choosing things around him. Maybe it's because I am an experienced solo player.

────It doesn't matter, because it's the captain's decision, but honestly I didn't shrink back.

Groceries and other cards, he got them all.

"10650: Rice Ball"

"10867: Seafood Ramen"

"12508: Water"

"12509: Water"

"13007: Gas Cylinder"

"15510: Portable Gas Stove"

"18234: Towel"

"18264: Bath Towel"

"18581: Etiquette Paper"

"21779: Toothpaste Cup"

Eh eh eh……

"Isn't this too big of a harvest?"

No matter what I think, I am getting things I don't use right now.... You don't use it, right?

"Throw away the things you don't need.

……I can put a Bath Towel on it, but it costs 4000 Jenny.

We are only 10 kilometers away from the Rock Area, but there should be about 10 horses, Marimo, and lizards."

The Monster Cards I currently have are 17 "Bubble Horse"s, 19 "Moss ball"s, and 11 "Black Lizard"s. In the current situation where I can't even hold a Black Lizard, creating 10 Empty Pockets in the Free Pocket is certainly useful.

"If we really got the Monster Card, wouldn't it be better?"

I will try to ask. Maybe the monster you are looking for didn't come out.

"That is correct.

Do you really not need a Bath Towel?

Now you can use it luxuriously as a carpet, right?"

Well, that might be a luxury. ……Hmm, it's fine, I don't care. Anyway, after obtaining it.

"I understand.

Dealing with monsters in a while, please have a good rest."

"Yahhoo! Then use it."

"Don't hesitate with me either."

"You can also use the Towel to wipe your sweat. Aisha can use it too, okay?"

"Yes yes.

Rice Ball and ramen, we'll eat both, right?"

"Yeah. With the ramen."

Just like that, in an uninhabited village, deliberately surrounded by buildings.

Leaning against the moonlight and stars, I began to prepare a small open-air dinner.