Chapter 156
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「Enrio of Kusakai」56th floor where Yu was currently standing, the wind was carrying dust blowing and blocking their view . The ground was like a living mud and with every step, Yu’s feet was sinking up to his ankle and just moving forward it was clearly taking some strength . The fine sand here even getting inside to the clothes and shoes, it even sometimes causing people to close their eyes to protect it . Nina was unfortunate because when she opened her mouth, the sand immediately fills her mouth .
“Coro, come here!”
Despite the harsh environment, Namari was chasing Coro as if they are playing around and they definitely enjoying it . Orchid was looking at the scene but soon she lost her interest and completely ignored them . However, suddenly Orchid’s body shuddered as if she is having a bad feeling . When she looked back, Namari was standing there while grabbing her tails .
“Auung!”
The fur on Orchid’s body stood up as she barked to Namari . Clearly this time Namari got her in a prank and he was running away along with Coro in laughter . Orchid wanted to run after Coro but once again she felt something was going to happen on her back . When she turns her head, it was Yu standing there, stroking her tails .
Orchid turn her face forward and pretended that she isn’t interested but her tail couldn’t hide her excitement as it silently enjoying Yu’s touch .
Coro looked back at that scene . Normally their relationship were normal but today, orchid was playing with Coro’s favorite, Yu .
“Wuu!”
Coro pounced on Orchid and on reflex she retaliated with a bite . If it was pure strength battle, then Coro clearly held the advantages . Orchid on the other hand didn’t want to lose this battle and soon a white stream of fog was rising in the area . It wasn’t a normal fog, it was cloud that was created by Orchid’s special skill, 【Sea of Cloud】 .
Because of that, Coro that has been trying to get near and engaged in close combat need to take some distance .
“You guys, stop! You’re embarrassing me, please behave yourself in front of master . ”
Marifa feeling ashamed in front of Yu because of what Coro and Orchid did . Soon both of them stopped and Yu patted both of their head at the same time . They got near to Yu as they become extremely docile and obedient . They were sticking to Yu like glue .
Marifa today couldn’t muster enough energy to get close to Yu like Coro and Orchid . Even Nina and Lena, for them, there was a distance between them and Yu . the three girls’ expression was stiff . You can see fatigue from their eyes .
That was to be expected . Yu decided for them to move forward inside the dungeon without taking a break . Especially from the 48th floor which was known as the ‘rotten swamp’ area that spread through the 49th floor, the whole floor was surrounded by poisonous gas and toxic . Some area even bottomless and can drown you, some let out a burst of gas occasionally that could even leave you with only bones . In here, even metal can be dissolved into nothing in the blink of an eye and it’s one the most life threatening location .
Not to mention the monsters that ambushed many times whenever they put their guard down . They were only a few steps away from the death’s door all the time . Only when they arrived at the 56th floor they can feel relieved . Nina let out a smile but it was disappearing after her mouth was filled with sand . She even coughed a few times because of that . Lena immediately covered her nose to block the putrid odor that was emitted by the sand . Marifa on the other hand didn’t show any changes on her expression, only her long ears were hanging down .
“I never thought that they can work hard and be a proper adventurer . ”
Yu murmured happily to himself while watching the girls walking .
“Hmph, I don’t understand why master care about them . Earlier, when facing the 「Lightning fox」which has a high lightning resistant, Lena-dono still used a lightning element magic . Their growth can overpower the enemy but I don’t think it will last long . ”
Russ who wasn’t able to accept Nina and the girls were making a harsh evaluation about their earlier battle .
“It wasn’t as as you think Russ . Do you know, Lena was whining that there isn’t enough ‘lightning fox’ for her to test the limit of her lightning element magic . ”
“What do you mean master?”
“A normal adventurer should be calculating the weakness of their opponents . In this case, Lena obviously know that the lightning fox have a high resistance to lightning and weak to fire . However, Lena wasn’t using fire to go against them but using this opportunity to keep pushing on her limit . If this keep going on, in a few years her growth will be stunning . ”
When they were talking, the village of the demi-human came into sight .
“Yu, I can see a village!” (Nina)
“Yes, if you look closer, you’ll understand . ” (Yu)
When they are nearing the village, Nina knows what Yu mean earlier .
“This is; this is a village of demi-human . Is this our real goal for entering this dungeon?” (Nina)
……
“Are you tired?” (Lena)
“Lena, you’re asking as if you’re not tired . ” (Marifa)
“…I still have some strength . Of course Marifa may feel tired since you’re younger than me . ”
Lena said that as if she was looking down on Marifa .
“What are you talking about Lena? This has nothing to do with age or seniority . ” (Marifa)
“…say what you want . This is definitely big sister power . ” (Lena)
“Who’s big sister? What big sister power? This is what I call big sister power . ”
To rebuttal Lena’s words, Marifa simply put her hand on her chest and looked down on Lena . Lena can’t say anything as she stares at Marifa .
“See, this is the power of big sister . ”
Lena move forward and hit Marifa’s shin using her cane and makes her aching in pain . She seeked out Nina to console herself but when she felt Nina’s chest in a hug, it only added further damage . What Lena did was similar to a suicide .
“What are you guys doing?”
Nina who saw Lena that immediately crouching on the ground getting all depressed was confused . Marifa herself was surprised at Lena’s reaction .
…… . .
“Namari, can you do it? Please do as instructed . ”
“Yes, you can leave it to me!”
“I wonder if it’s really all right to leave it all to you . ”
“It’s okay, please believe in me!”
After that Namari ran off to the distance but Yu was showing some uneasiness . After all, Namari was still too young but it couldn’t hinder the confidence shown on his eyes .
(Tl note: at this point namari was refered as her…maybe a mistakes)
… .
“I’ve heard everything from Namari . ”
Yu remembered that what he asked Namari to do should be accomplished .
“Yeah, sorry to come like this . ”
Inside a room in the village, Yu was facing a group of demi-human which was led by an old woman . Namari was sitting on top of her lap and behind her, Yu can see the demi-human that once had a fight with him .
Moreover, there ware also some unfamiliar faces of demi-human . These demi-human came from various tribes and it was clear they show some hostility towards Yu . they tried to keep it hidden since the point of his visit today is for a discussion .
“We understand about Odono-san train of thoughts . We will gladly comply . ”
The demi-human heard the big plan from Yu . Yu wanted them to come and join his country . To tell the truth, what made them agree was the chance to live a better live . However, there was still a discussion whether to leave the village right now or at the latter time . When the talk finished, Namari who went down from Baba’s lap immediately greeted Camry with a hug . There’s a hint of longing behind Namari’s happy smile .
(Tl note: Camry appears on chapter 119)
“So, how are you guys doing?” (Namari)
“We would be doomed if it wasn’t for the crops that Odono-sama gave for us . Because of that we weren’t in a big trouble and have to worry about not getting enough food anymore . However, the number of demi-human who stayed here is increasing day by day . ” (Camry)
When the discussion concludes, Baba took her hand and put it on her forehead gently . It was the kind of etiquette to convey gratitude between demi-human tribe .
“Machupi . ”
“Yes!”
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