Chapter 63

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The hunting ground I proposed, the "Deep Valley," is a field located northwest of here, Snowtear. It's a place where large monsters appear, making it perfect for party hunting.

...Well, there are Wyverns there, too.

I'm sure Kent and the others are afraid of the Wyverns. But don't worry! We have Tarte, and we plan to take them down with "Potion Throws." The drop items are also quite good. By the way, right next to it is a dungeon called the "Dragon's Bed," but it's too difficult for us to go there at our current level.

"We can't do a day trip, so we need to buy camping supplies. If there are any quests at the guild, it would be good to take them as well."

"Hey, Sharon... Are you serious?"

"Of course I am!"

I'm dead serious. We don't have time to waste. If we don't act quickly, Rodney might take over the country. We need to level up as soon as possible.

"Tarte, Titiara, and I will go buy camping supplies. Kent and Cocoa, can you take quests at the guild? And Reo, if you have any errands, please take care of them."

"Got it, nya!"

"Sure thing!"

When I gave the instructions, Tarte and Titiara immediately nodded. Both of them responded energetically, which makes me very happy.

Kent and Cocoa were surprised, saying, "Really!?" but they reluctantly agreed, saying, "Well, it's Sharon..." The Wyvern hunting quests are profitable, so we should definitely take them.

And Reo. I haven't asked about the means of communication with the party, but I think he probably has some way to contact us. However, I can't be sure if those communication methods are still active.

...After all, the people who used to serve Titiara at the cathedral have become Rodney's supporters, right?

Just because they were close before doesn't mean they aren't enemies now. I think Reo is in a very difficult position.

"Thank you. I'll check the meeting place and join you."

"Okay."

It seems we had a designated meeting place for communication. After seeing Reo off, we all went our separate ways to fulfill our roles.

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Whoosh!

The sound of strong winds blowing through the deep valley made me exclaim, "Ohh!"

"No, no, no, no, why are you so relaxed and happy!? I'm so nervous my hands are—"

"Shaking."

"No! It's a warrior's tremor!!"

Unable to bear my carefree attitude, Kent interjected. However, since Kent's trembling seems to be from excitement rather than nervousness, I think he's just as excited as I am.

...Alright, I'll make sure Kent has a lot of fun!

After all, the best part of being a front-line fighter is battling huge monsters. Now that this is the real world, it feels quite romantic. Of course, we'll be on high alert since our lives are on the line.

The "Deep Valley" is, as the name suggests, a series of deep valleys. Strong winds blow most of the time, and the sound of the wind can be heard all day. The ground is rocky and not much vegetation grows, but there are many large rocks, so the view isn't particularly good.

At the end of the straight valley is a mountain, and at its peak is the dungeon "Dragon's Bed."

"Master, how should we fight here, nya? Is there anything we need to be careful about, nya?"

"Well, the monsters that appear here are Wyverns, Gologolons, Sylphs, and Mandragoras."

Wyverns are essentially small dragons. They attack from the air, but if we use "Body Strengthening," we can bring them down with "Potion Throws" and then beat them up together.

Gologolons are monsters made of rocks that roll and charge. However, they can't turn, so their attacks are mostly straight. They deal a lot of damage if they hit, but they're easy to avoid if you pay attention.

Sylphs are wind fairies about 100 centimeters tall, with the appearance of cute girls. They use wind magic. ...They're so cute, I'm already trembling at the thought of having to defeat them.

Mandragoras are the plants that scream when pulled out, which are common in fantasy. They don't appear in large numbers and are rarely found growing on the ground. If you don't pull them, they won't start a fight, so you can ignore them.

After I explained everything, Kent looked at me with sparkling eyes, as if he had "I respect you" written on his face.

"I did some research, but I could only figure out the types of monsters. If we had more time, I could have asked other adventurers, but it's good that Sharon knows."

"Sharon's knowledge is amazing."

"Yeah."

Kent and Cocoa both praised me and pumped themselves up, saying, "Let's do our best!"

"I'll do my usual 'Potion Throws,' nya!"

"Um, I... I..."

"Sure. Tarte, just throw away! Titiara, it would be great if you could support us with your skills and keep an eye on the surroundings. The monsters here are strong, so we need to be careful not to be caught off guard. Reo and I will handle the main support."

"! That's a very important role. I understand!"

Titiara pumped herself up, gripping her long staff tightly. Her hands were slightly trembling, but her eyes were full of determination.

...Yeah. Titiara will be fine.

Reo, standing behind us, also seemed to be on high alert, ready to protect Titiara. I think this is a good level of tension.

"Alright, let's go."

With my voice, we stepped into the "Deep Valley."