Chapter 67

"..."

While listening to the crackling of the campfire, I slowly looked up at the sky. As the vast expanse of stars filled my vision, I couldn't help but let out a sigh.

"The air is delicious, and this place is the best~"

I stretched and took a deep breath. Looking behind me, I saw two tents where the group was sleeping, separated by gender. Roy, Kent, Cocoa, and I were taking turns on watch, and it was my turn. Since I had the chance, I was enjoying the scenery.

The night field is a place we don't get to visit very often.

I boiled water over the campfire and made tea. I was thinking about the future.

"Kent and Cocoa have joined the party, and we've talked about the 'Adventurer's Bracelet' and skills... there's a lot to do. We need to set a proper schedule."

My immediate goal is to reach level 40 and change to a secondary class. I will become a 'Healer' at the 'Flordia Cathedral' in Tsire. Kent will become either a 'Knight' or a 'Shield Knight' in the 'Capital Bloom' of my homeland, the 'Fableum Kingdom.' Cocoa can become a 'Wizard' or a 'Word Spirit User' in the 'Forest Village Leaf' in this country.

But before changing to a secondary class, we need to go to Grandma Lumina in Tsire to get 'Adventurer's Bracelets' made for everyone. Ah, we also need to gather materials. We need drops from 'Pururu' and 'Flower Rabbits,' so it shouldn't be a problem even if I'm not there. While gathering materials, Tarte and I will prepare the 'Skill Reset Potion.'

Once that's done, we'll form a party and level up a bit... and take back the cathedral from Rodney!

...Yeah, it's a perfect plan!!

Ah! And we need a means of transportation. Borrowing horses is fine, but riding items are really convenient. However, most of the places to get them are dungeons, so it will be quite challenging... but I'm sure we can manage.

As I was breathing heavily, Roy came out of the tent and said, "It's time to switch."

He stifled a yawn and looked sleepy.

"Good morning."

"Good morning. It seems no monsters appeared."

"It was peaceful."

I nodded and prepared tea for Roy as well. Monsters do occasionally appear, but this place is generally safe. I was having a solo strategy meeting under the guise of a watch.

Roy took a sip of the tea and sighed.

"Then, I'll take over the watch. Sharon, please rest well. ...We're starting serious hunting today, right?"

"Thank you. I'll rest a bit more to prepare for the hunting."

"...Yeah."

Roy's cheeks twitched slightly at my words, but I ignored it and went back to the tent to sleep.

***

"Alright, level up!"

Kent clenched his fist and shouted. At his feet were the drop items from a 'Gologolon.'

After finishing breakfast, we immediately started hunting to level up. Our targets were 'Gologolons' and 'Silphils.' As we fought, we got used to it, and our hunting speed increased. Good, good.

"I've leveled up too, nya!"

Tarte perked up, her tail standing straight. Tithia, standing next to her, said, "I leveled up a little while ago," with a smile. Roy watched Tithia with a warm expression.

After a while, my level reached 35. Compared to the game, it's quite slow, but considering the real world, it's a good pace.

...Maybe it's time to take on a 'Wyvern'?

As I was thinking this, I heard a 'Kuiiii' sound. This is the cry of a 'Wyvern,' which I often heard in the game.

Kent exclaimed, "What!?" and immediately went on alert. Roy recast his support skills and scanned the surroundings. Both of them are reliable frontliners.

"That was a 'Wyvern.' ...Maybe someone is fighting it."

"A 'Wyvern'!? No, it's possible for an experienced adventurer... right?"

At my words, Kent muttered, "Experienced adventurers are amazing," but we can defeat it too, right? Well, solo is still impossible, so it would be a party battle.

However, our conversation was cut short... We heard a faint cry for help. It seems that someone is not fighting the 'Wyvern' but running from it.

"Master! I can hear some loud footsteps, nya!"

"Loud footsteps..."

As Tarte's ears twitched and she probed the situation, a bad feeling crept over me. Actually, there's no other possibility...

"What should we do? If we don't help immediately, the people running might be eaten by the 'Wyvern'...!"

"Ah, indeed, we might be eaten in one bite."

As I responded to Tithia's worried face with a half-joking tone, she turned pale.

"But, for now, it seems okay. Look."

"Huh?"

I pointed, and everyone turned to look. We saw dust flying up, heavy breathing, and two people running. Behind them were a 'Wyvern' and about twenty 'Gologolons' and 'Silphils.'

"Whoa, what's that!"

"There are too many, it's impossible!"

"They must have been chased by other monsters while running from the 'Wyvern.'"

It's a pretty impressive train. If we do nothing, we'll be caught up in it too, but what should we do? — Just as I was thinking this, Tithia stepped forward.

"Miraz! Blitz!"

"Those two are Tithia's direct subordinates, 'Paladins'!"

"---! We can't just leave them."

Hearing Tithia and Roy, I immediately called out, "Tarte!"

"We're going with brute force! Give everyone a 'Fire Flask' and throw them all at once!!"

"Yes, nya!"

Tarte immediately took out 'Fire Flasks' from her 'Bag' and distributed them to everyone. We don't have time to cast 'One Hit from the Goddess,' but if we all throw them, we should be able to deal some damage.

"I'll support the women, and Lord Roy will support the men—'Body Strengthening' 'Goddess's Protection'!"

"--- 'Body Strengthening' 'Goddess's Protection'!"

"Throw!"

As I shouted, everyone threw their 'Fire Flasks' at the group of monsters. As soon as I finished throwing, I cast 'One Hit from the Goddess' on Tarte—Tarte, as if waiting for this moment, used the second 'Potion Throw.'

"Kyaaaaa!"

"What's this explosion?!"

While hearing Miraz and Blitz's screams, I recast support on them. However, only the 'Wyvern' was left, and the 'Gologolons' and 'Silphils' were all defeated by the previous attack.

...The 'Wyvern' is almost dead.

Thinking it might be a good idea to continue the 'Wyvern' hunt, I gave instructions to finish it off.

"Kent, please take the front. Lord Roy, please keep the support going. The 'Wyvern's' attack power is high."

"Provocation!"

"Understood. 'Goddess's Protection.'"

I left the front to the two of them and took the back. It's the same as usual. I cast 'One Hit from the Goddess' on Tarte and watched from a distance.

"Here I go, nya! 'Potion Throw'!"

"One Hit from the Goddess"

"Nya, 'Potion Throw'!"

"One Hit from the Goddess—oh, it's down!"

"Nya nya nya"

I was about to continue the 'Potion Throw' rush, but the 'Wyvern,' which was already near death, disappeared in a burst of light. Drop items were scattered on the ground. At the same time, my level also increased. As expected, the 'Wyvern' gives a lot of experience.

Meanwhile, Miraz and Blitz were sitting on the ground, looking bewildered.