Chapter 126 - Chapter 113 The Unyielding Line
"![Fireball]!"
Hey! What if the [Fireball]'s aftermath hits the [Fairy]?!
I almost cried out but swallowed it back.
"Gyaaaagh!"
Fortunately, or perhaps, the [Fireball] that hit the nearest Orc exploded, setting its fur on fire and sending it rolling around.
So that's what a burn status looks like. It didn't happen when I hit the [Red Armor Bear] with a [Fireball].
"Oraa!"
The warrior-like man leaped out and struck the rolling Orc.
His level seemed fine, but is 2-on-1 okay after just taking down one?
"Please!"
The man who defeated the Orc hit by the [Fireball] temporarily retreated, requesting a long-range magic attack. I see.
"![Fireball]!"
The newly launched [Fireball] struck the Orc on the right.
The warrior closed the distance again and finished off the hit Orc.
I thought these two were fighting quite well, but then...
[Presence Detection Skill level increased!]
[Presence Concealment Skill level increased!]
Ah!
"Fugoah!"
"Hmph!"
Another Orc, which had charged from the mage's right side, pierced his slender body with the spear it held.
Considering the range of my [Presence Detection Skill], either they didn't notice it at all until it was close, or it suddenly spawned there... Either way, it was a complete surprise critical hit.
The mage, who had collapsed, seemed to hit 0 HP and vanished in a faint light.
It was my first time seeing it, so that's how it happens...
"What happened!?"
The warrior, noticing the mage's anomaly, turned around and realized the tragedy.
The spear-wielding Orc slowly advanced towards the warrior... Isn't that Orc some kind of higher-ranking one?
Shou-kun, what will you do?
I made an 'X' with both index fingers and showed it to the camera.
Sorry, but the moment they said "catch the [Fairy]~," it was a 'no-go' for me.
Even if I helped, there's a high chance of trouble, and they might even accuse me of letting the mage die.
I agree as well.
I felt a little relieved by that answer.
If she had said, "Why aren't you helping them!?", I really wouldn't know what to do.
More than anything, I decided to enjoy this game solo, so that's an unyielding line for me.
"Tch..."
The warrior moved little by little sideways, perhaps not wanting to be ambushed from behind.
"Fugooooah..."
As expected, the spear-wielding Orc is a bit bigger; is it an Orc Leader or something like that?
It's a bit frustrating that I can't get close enough to [Appraise] it.
"Gaaah!"
The normal Orc charged, attacking with the club it held.
The warrior blocked it with his small shield, but before he could counterattack, he was knocked back by the large Orc's spear, which he couldn't dodge. I feel like it would have been a fatal wound if his chest plate wasn't metal.
"Damn it!"
The man got up, gulped down something that looked like a [Potion] from his pouch, and slowly backed away.
Is he trying to find the right moment to escape? If so...
I lightly tapped a stone in my hand twice, and [Lupi] noticed, turning to me.
I beckoned her back, and when she returned, I whispered a small request into her ear.
The [Fairy] who had been riding on [Lupi]'s back, listening with us, leaped onto my hood, and [Lupi] slipped away.
What did you tell [Lupi-chan]?
I wanted to answer Mion's question, but I couldn't speak, so I just pointed in the direction [Lupi] went.
I doubted if it would work out that conveniently, but...
"Fugouh!"
"Whoa!?"
The warrior was being attacked by the two Orcs, gradually being worn down.
It was helpful that they were moving further and further away from where the [Fairy] was hiding.
Now, it's just a matter of whether [Lupi] can make it in time...
Rustle rustle rustle!
Suddenly, a sound came from the bushes, and a [Forebit] jumped out near the Orcs.
The moment the Orcs were distracted by it, the warrior turned his back and ran at full speed.
"Fugoah!"
"Fugofugo!"
Player over [Forebit], after all.
I watched the two Orcs frantically chase after the man. I hope he manages to escape...
Around the time they disappeared from sight and from my [Presence Detection Skill], [Lupi] returned.
"[Lupi], good work. That was a fine achievement."
"Woof."
I spoke in a low voice, but still gave her a good petting.
"It should be fine now, and if there are companions over there, I want you to persuade them to come."
"~~~♪"
When I told the [Fairies] in my hood, the haughty one gave a thumbs-up and flew off.
I have no idea how far this place is from that Holy Nation, but if I dally too long, someone else will come.
...And they'll probably want to retrieve the dropped items there.
"~~~!"
"Oh, everyone seems safe..."
It's good that the [Fairies] are back, but there are over 10 of them.
What will they do now?
"That's right. So, what should I do?"
When I asked, the haughty [Fairy] rode on [Lupi] again.
Well, I have no choice but to follow, but where are we going next?
... ... ...
"Huh? It's over? Can we go home?"
"Woof."
It seems like you can go home?
"Probably... I mean, it's good that I can go home from here, but I really don't want anyone else coming to the [Uninhabited Island] through this route."
As I was saying that, the haughty [Fairy] made a face... a raspberry? No? Oh, "look closely"? Does that mean [Appraise] it?
[Fairy Path]
Often created in the tree hollows of [Divine Trees]. Only high-ranking [Fairies] can open this path, allowing passage between tree hollows.
"I see..."
This way, it's safe.
"Wait, she's a high-ranking [Fairy]?"
The haughty [Fairy] looked smug at my words...
I've definitely seen her somewhere before. Also, she looks like she'd like chive omelets.
"Anyway, let's head back quickly. And I need to report to [Bell-san]."
Are you going to tell her?
"Yeah. I'll explain once we're back on the island."
Oh, okay.
First, I just want to get back and relax...
... ... ...
"Phew, I'm home!"
Welcome back.
The [Uninhabited Island] really is the best...
I exited the tree hollow and flopped down onto the grass.
The [Fairies] who came out earlier seemed relieved, holding hands and rejoicing?
"Woof."
"[Lupi], thanks to you too."
[Lupi] rested her head on my arm, looking content.
"Oh, right. If you want to eat these, just share them amongst yourselves."
When I pulled out all my [Greenberry Fruit] reserves from my inventory, the [Fairies] swarmed them all at once.
They seem to like fruit? [Papu Fruit] might not be good, though... but I could just make those into dried persimmons, no, [Dried Papu Fruit].
Um... there are 12 of them in total, right?
"I feel like it'd be faster to just transplant [Greenberry Fruit] here now."
[Fairy Guardian: Acquired 3 SP]
[Island Population Exceeds 10: Acquired 5 SP]
"...Huh?"