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Chapter 267 - Sand Dragon

I broke into a run, heading straight for the Sand Dragon Lydia-chan had shot with her Airsoft Gun. The other Sand Dragons were still curled up, so I figured I would take out the one that was already moving first.

The Sand Dragon had completely spotted me and was coming my way. But its speed was slow, not much different from a Skeleton. I, on the other hand, was fast, and had already closed the distance to within ten meters. Just then, the Sand Dragon opened its mouth.

"Too slow!"

The Sand Dragon timed its bite to attack me, but I was faster. I closed the distance and leaped into the air. Dodging its bite, I swung my sword at its neck. The impact felt hard, but to me, who can cut through iron, it was no different from an ordinary lizard. My sword bit into the Sand Dragon’s neck and sliced right through it.

As its head fell to the ground, the Sand Dragon’s body slumped with a thud and then vanished into smoke.

"Small fry, just small fry."

"E, E, Eleanor-san! They’re coming this way!"

I heard Nanapon’s panicked voice and looked towards the passage to see two Sand Dragons slowly advancing towards it.

"Hey, you lizards! Don’t you dare get near my disciples!" I shouted. The two Sand Dragons stopped and turned to face me.

"Whoa! As expected of a Level 7 Provocation!" Lydia-chan exclaimed, her hands clasped in admiration. I wish she hadn’t mentioned the level.

"Seven!? Is she an idiot!?"

"She’s gotten that high already…"

See…

"Shut up! Come on, you weakling lizards, come and get me!"

I shouted at the two lizards, successfully drawing their full aggro. They split up and came at me from the left and right. In fact, when I looked around, all the other lizards were staring at me too.

"Do you think you can win with numbers? You’re all body and no brains."

They’re just lizards, after all.

"It seems she’s still aiming higher."

"She must want to reach level 10."

"As expected of Master."

Shut up! Why are you two getting along so well!

"Be quiet. I’m not just provoking them, I’m showing you my magnificent sword skills."

I said, readying my sword. Then, I rushed towards one of the lizards.

"Secret Sword, Dragon Slice!"

As I closed in, the Sand Dragon opened its huge mouth. I circled to its side and brought my sword down in what I called the Dragon Slice. Once again, its head fell, and it vanished into smoke.

"Eleanor-san, behind you!" Nanapon shouted, but with my Presence Detection skill, I already knew. I spun around in place, swinging my sword horizontally to slash the Sand Dragon’s mouth. The creature recoiled, leaving its neck wide open. I swung my sword. Again, its head fell, and it vanished into smoke.

"Eleanor-san, let’s stop with the head-chopping. It’s scary."

"Master, your bad habit is showing."

"Why are you always smiling? Were you a murderer in a past life?"

It’s good to have some leeway, but too much is a problem. They’re so noisy.

"Praise me, you disciples. What’s the point of having you otherwise?"

That’s what I want.

"Eleanor-san, you’re so cool!"

"Master, you’re amazing!"

That’s all you have to say.

"Huh? Is this what a disciple’s role is?"

As for you… I don’t really care.

I continued to hunt the Sand Dragons. Of course, I complied with my disciples’ requests and made sure to finish them off without lopping off their heads. The last one charged at me with its mouth wide open, so I leaped to dodge and plunged my sword into its torso.

The Sand Dragon reeled back and trembled, then fell to the ground with a thud and vanished into smoke. I flicked the blood from my sword and sheathed it back in my hood.

"You’re a hundred years too early to beat me."

Hmph… To think the day would come when I’d say this line…

"Eleanor-san, you’re so strong!"

"As expected of my Master! Your swordsmanship is second to none. Not that I have any intention of learning it."

"Hmm… I thought you were strong when I saw you before, but to this extent… All those tough Sand Dragons taken down in one hit…"

Fuhaha! Did you see that! This is Swordsmanship Level 6! I wouldn’t be surprised if it leveled up to 7 soon!

"Alright, you Motley Crew, pick up the Dragon Scale drop items. We’ll split them."

I called out to the three in the passage, and they began to gather the Dragon Scales. As I was feeling pleased with myself, they finished collecting the scales and brought them to me.

"Eleven scales. I’ll give you each two."

I handed two Dragon Scales to each of them.

"Are you sure?"

"I don’t really want them that much."

I don’t need scales. They might sell for a lot, but I don’t need more money, so I’ll just give them out as souvenirs. I’ll give them to Kaede-chan, Arc, Mia, Yoshino-san, and Satsuki-san, so five is enough.

"Then I’ll take them."

"I’ll go brag to my father."

"Time to sell. It pays to have friends."

That’s right, that’s right. Ah, Harry’s share… Oh well. I’ll give him some really, really delicious ramen next time.