Chapter 398 - Episode 351: Thanks to the Goddess
"DIEEEEEEEE!"
The large [Bolyzerat] I had first seen shoved its foreleg through the hole it had broken in the [Earth Wall].
Of course, I wouldn't miss that opportunity, and the thorn vines wrapped around its foreleg.
"Let's back up a little."
"Woof!"
Due to its violent struggle, the [Earth Wall] crumbled away.
Its strength had increased thanks to the vines, but at this rate…
"Whoa!"
The [Earth Wall] was extensively destroyed, and fragments scattered.
The [Bolyzerat] was covered in wounds from forcing its way through the hole while restrained by vines, but—
"DIEEEEEEE!"
It was in a state of fury, and apparently, retreat was not an option.
Its bloodshot eyes and ragged breathing were deranged, but I should be able to win if I dealt with it calmly.
"Dii!"
I deflected its jumping bite attack with my [Mithril Round Shield], but as it landed, it immediately lunged at Pan, who was behind it!
"Crap! Ow!"
A sharp sensation shot through my right hand, which I had instinctively put out, and I inadvertently dropped my Ken-nata.
"You bastard!"
Since it wouldn't let go of its bite, I threw it, [Red Armor Bear] glove and all.
Roy's foreleg swung to catch its landing, slamming the [Bolyzerat] against the corridor wall.
"Diiiii…"
It stood up with shaky steps, continuing its unpleasant cries…
"I'll give you credit for your tenacity. [Gravity Increase]!"
"GAH!"
As it was suppressed by [Gravity Increase], Lupi's [Crush Claw] hit it. It convulsed two or three times… then stopped moving.
[Character Level Up!]
"Phew…"
There were no unknown presences detected by [Presence Detection], and I found myself sitting on the floor.
The HP damage from the bite was minimal. Thanks to my scarf, I hadn't even entered the plague status.
More than that, I had used too much MP. I'd cast [Earth Wall], vines, and [Stone Projectile] many times, and [Gravity Increase] really consumed a lot.
"Woof."
""Bow!""
Lupi, having entrusted Leda and Roy with vigilance, shared her MP with [Mana Aid].
That brought me back to about 40%, I think? And my recovery is fast, so I should be fine.
Are you okay!?
"Ah, yeah, I'm perfectly fine."
Crap, I forgot I was live…
I needed to retrieve my Ken-nata and glove.
【Kincon】"
【Daytron】"
【Shakeena】"
【Yookoso】"Anything that touched Bolyzerat should be washed or purified."
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I glanced at the comment section.
Whoa, indeed, there was blood from that thing on both my [Mithril Round Shield] and glove… It's scary, it feels like it could cause plague status. Um…
"Pan, Sweee, Raz, are you all okay?"
"Ryu!" "~~~ ♪" "Grrr~."
The three of them seem fine, I guess?
Now, I needed to do something about all these rat carcasses.
"Pan, could you open the door? Let's dispose of these outside. Oh, they're dirty, so don't touch them with your bare hands, okay?"
"Ryu!"
I guess it's fine to dig a hole next to the back entrance and have them throw them in there.
I'd dismantle the large one myself, discarding all the hide, meat, and bones. The size of its [Magic Stone] was 'medium,' the same as a [Red Armor Bear].
"Well, it was a huge rat…"
That size of Bolyzerat is apparently rare.
"I see. Was it the master of this mansion?"
If so, that would mean there shouldn't be any other monsters around.
The remains of the [Earth Wall] can wait for now. More importantly,
"Lupi, Leda, Roy, come here one by one."
"Woof." ""Bow!""
I asked the Water Spirit to wash the feet of the three who had attacked the [Bolyzerat]. I also cast [Purification] with Holy Magic, then lightly dried them. That should be perfectly safe.
Then I washed my [Mithril Round Shield] and glove similarly, cast [Purification], and dried them… Wait, did I tell them I could use Holy Magic?
"Phew, that's done. Is there still time?"
Yes. It's just past 9 o'clock.
"Roger. I'll proceed further."
………
……
…
"With this, I think I've explored all areas except for the places where [Magic Doors] are closed."
That's right. Although all the rooms were in a terrible state…
"Well, it was probably those rats' nest, so it can't be helped."
After leaving the kitchen, I checked the toilet, bathroom, a single room, a room with just a table, the main hall, a study (no books), a reception room, a bedroom, a bar (?), and the dining room, in order.
In the reception room, there was even a piano…
"I don't think I can play the piano at all."
You'll be fine with [Performance Assist]!
"If I can fix the broken one, that is…"
Could a player even fix something as complex as a piano?
The remaining closed doors were two [Magic Doors]. They probably required a blessing, so I'd put them off for later.
【Shundhi】"The furniture was gnawed everywhere, too."
【Kedaman】"Makes me want to clean…"
【Hien】"Open the door!"
【Runeado】"Fix the roof and move in?"
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The roofs of the bedroom and the room that served as the main hall had large holes, probably due to the rats, and the floors were muddy from the rain that blew in…
Even if I were to move in, I'd have to repair it, clean it, and besides, it wasn't a safe zone.
"All that's left are the two closed doors, I guess. Is there enough time?"
There's only a little over 5 minutes left…
"Alright, let's extend for 15 minutes, and that'll be the end."
Yes!
【Kincon】"
【Fantasu】"
【Maruccho】"I was so worried I couldn't sleep at night lol"
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I'll start with the smaller [Magic Door] closest to the main hall we were currently in.
I'd gone through everything, and there were no remnants of [Bolyzerat], but—
"Lupi, stand guard."
"Woof!" ""Bow!""
Lupi took the main entrance, Leda the back entrance direction, and Roy the side entrance direction, standing by as lookouts.
I had Sweee, Pan, and Raz wait behind me.
"Alright, I'm opening it."
I placed my hand on the right-opening [Magic Door] and was relieved that no authorization check appeared.
After our usual interaction, I opened the door inwards…
Ah…
On a beautiful stand was the familiar [Nameless Goddess Statue].
"Is it an altar? Like a household altar or something?"
【Pyure】"I've seen that in Necropolis!"
【Rumamil】"Already nostalgic."
【Amatsunoyu】"Let's make it the [Jade Goddess Statue] ♪"
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I see.
So, they had been searching for a house with this altar in that vast Necropolis.
"Uh, is it okay?"
Yes!
Well, I'd already done it once on stream, so it was a bit late to pretend now.
I picked up the statue on the stand and infused it with MP…
"Yeah, okay."
[Safe Zone Added]
[Residence Added: No SP gained]
[My Home setting is available. Would you like to set it?]
Ah, so this mansion would now be treated as a safe zone.
For now, I had no intention of making this my home, so I answered no.
Congratulations!
"Thanks. Well, it's thanks to Mion, the goddess."
【Swift】"Guh… (spits sugar)"
【Kurasuke】"Sweet! So sweet!"
【Shakeena】"Grinning (・∀・)"
【Daytron】"
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Sweets money, huh…