Chapter 36

I decided to walk around the Ketsi village by myself. If possible, I wanted to explore the fields as well. After all, this is the Ketsi map.

Tart is making cookies with Torte, so it will probably take a little while before tea time. That's why I decided to go sightseeing.

"Still, I walked around the village to ask about occupations."

So what I really want to see is the field.

This island has a field called "Catnip Field" and a dungeon called "Coral Cave." The field is a paradise full of cats that I passed through when coming to the village. So, what is the "Coral Cave" like?

I think it's a place where the coral is really beautiful! Just as it sounds.

"Even if I can only provide support... well, just observing should be fine, right?"

Thinking this, I started walking down the narrow path leading to the "Coral Cave" from the edge of the village.

After walking for about twenty minutes, I saw the cave.

It was in a cove where there were many crabs, shells, and even octopuses! It was a bountiful scene. However, since it's in front of a dungeon, it seems that Ketsis rarely come here, and it has a neglected feel with moss-covered rocks making it difficult to walk.

Hmm, this might be quite challenging?

"But it's okay. I have the 'Shooting Star Potion,' so I can handle it in the worst case!"

I took a deep, quiet breath, thinking that the best scenery is waiting for me! Before stepping into the cave, I needed to provide support.

"Body Strengthening, Goddess's Protection, and just in case... Regeneration!"

After casting all the support spells on myself, I was ready!

Inside the cave—the "Coral Dungeon"—was a very mysterious place.

If I had to describe it in one word, it would be an aquarium. There were water columns here and there, with beautiful corals inside and small fish swimming around. The red and yellow fins were very beautiful, like tropical fish. At first glance, it didn't seem dangerous... but this is a dungeon. You never know when or from where a monster might appear.

As I cautiously moved forward, a water gun-like attack came flying at me.

"---! Goddess's Protection! A monster!?"

My heart started beating uncomfortably. However, I couldn't just stand there. I simultaneously reinforced the barrier and kept a watchful eye on my surroundings. A moment of carelessness could be fatal. And then—I found it. A monster coming towards me, shooting water gun-like attacks from its mouth! I quickly used the "Fragment of Star Memory" to check the monster's information.

"Half-fish person... named Herman? It's a water-type monster, weak against physical attacks."

Herman is a half-fish person monster with hands and feet growing out of a fish, wearing a fashionable shell brooch. Since it's not a mermaid, it's probably male...?

From the way it attacks with a water gun, which is a type of magic... it seems to be weak against physical attacks in general.

It doesn't seem very strong, but unfortunately, I don't have any means of attack. If it were a non-aggressive enemy that only attacks when provoked, I could have gone deeper into the dungeon, but there's no choice. Today, I'll have to retreat strategically.

I left the "Coral Dungeon" as if running away.