Manowa

Chapter 58

Episode 58 Return to the City

Rock Hold Cave Entrance - Evening

Is that so? There was a monster with a childstone on the fourth level?

Kazanes party told the guild administrator how the adventurers had died when they turned in the guild cards .

We had better call for some adventurers over Rank B to come and do some cleaning at once .

Zinray nodded at the manager's words . Cleaning is the process of calling a large number of high rank adventurers to cull the lower tiers . It is done when a high level monster shows up in the lower tiers due to a dungeons expansion period, like what happened this time .

What are you going to do with the childstone? We can buy it here .

No, she has become a little attached, so I think well keep it .

Hou, that is to say, she can summon it?

Kazane was a golem summoner from the start, so you do not have to register it again .

Oh, was that so? I understand .

By the way, a golem summoner would normally be considered a type of magical engineer, but since the guild dealt with combat matters they were simply categorized as summoners .

Then I shall buy the Elder Cat fur and give you the reward for subjugating a childstone possessing monster .

Then I shall leave it to you .

The administrator nodded at Zinrays words and handed over about 10000 kirigia .

Its a lot .

Well, that is because childstone possessor subjugation is the most difficult part of a dungeon .

After saying that Zinray looked at Kazane sternly .

Accordingly, I want you to understand how risky it is .

Its good . While I know I can rely on you for many things I dont want to do anything too unreasonable .

Un, Im glad you already understand .

Since the battle against the Ruby Griffon the way Zinray interacted with Kazane had subtly changed . Yumika was a disciple and so he treated her accordingly, but when it came to Kazane it felt like he was looking after a grandchild . Naturally, the correspondence became more easygoing .

Well, since were going to the hot spring tomorrow, let's go to bed early today .

Zinray also agreed with those words . Originally they had planned to rest tomorrow and head for the hot spring the day after tomorrow, but they hadnt imagined that there would be nothing interesting around the dungeon, so they decided to instead advance to the hot spring . Zinrays arms also ached after their encounter with the Elder Cat and Diablo . He strongly felt the desire to submerge himself and relax in a hot spring .

( . . . Im getting old)

He did not want to admit it, but he felt his age more year by year . He felt especially ill-suited to the succession of fantastical situations he had been in recently . Or perhaps it was that city life was too relaxed .

(I should train harder)

And this was the solution that Zinray finally reached . This old man was still full of spirit .

Marukuni Hot Spring District - The Following Noon

Kazane and the others finally arrived at Marukuni Hot Spring District around noon . Hot spring manju was sold there as well . My honored ancestor seems to be the one who invented itTiara said while stuffing her cheeks . With a gentle feeling as if the two of them were about to cry, Kazane and Yumika embraced Tiara tightly . Since she was hugged by Yumika as well Tiara thought??? .

Since this hot spring styled itself as a health resort there was a medical building with healers, so Kazane and the others all went together to receive health inspections, but no particular problems were found . On the way Louise stealthily told ZinrayI might have become pregnantand he choked . It had only been three days since they did it . This old man was too excitable .

As planned, Kazanes group relaxed at the hot spring district the next day and departed the day after that .

Zanbara Forest, Near the Akana Highway - Noon

Zanbara Forest, Near the Akana Highway - Noon

In the forest there were two horses with the figures of five adventures riding them . Of course, it was Kazane and her party .

It's been a long time since we were here .

Yeah, weve been away for half a month .

While Kazane controlled Hippo-kun, Yumika nodded in agreement with Kazanes words .

It has also been a long time for me, although it didnt leave a good impression on me .

This Zanbara forest was situated halfway between Winlard and the border of the Tsuvara Kingdom, and was the forest where Tiara was caught by Ogres .

Now its time for revenge . Well . . . hmm, maybe thats not quite right .

Ee, its close enough . We may as well call it that .

Tiara nodded at Yumikas words, although she wasnt entirely convinced . Kazane and the others had already exterminated the ogres that originally attacked Tiara . Right now they werent ogre hunting for personal reasons but because of the request from the guild .

While Yumika and Kazane racked their brains at this question that didnt have an answer, Kazane surveyed the surroundings and went hmm in a low voice .

How does it look . Is there anything?

Zinray asked from alongside Kazane and the others .

No, there doesnt seem to be anything around this area . I cant smell any traces .

Is that so . Well, being able to confirm that much is still good .

It was still useful information .

Ara, we still have time . Should we visit a few more places?

After Louises remark came from behind Zinray, Zinray asked KazaneWhat do you think?After all, since Kazane was the one searching for monsters with her nose, she was the best judge of how much area they could cover .

Sure . Let's head straight north towards the area right before Zaltsu Pass and turn back once we reach it and return to Winlard .

I see . Well still be able to reach Winlard during the evening if we return from there .

I see . Well still be able to reach Winlard during the evening if we return from there .

Zinray thought it was reasonable and nodded . Compared with when they went to the hot spring, with Kazanes raised level and the Crimson Saint Coffin, she had been working on improving Hippo-kun, and their travel speed and travel time were considerably increased . Compared to before the distance they could cover in a day was greatly increased and was now their strong point . Also, since her Golem Maker skill had risen to level 2, even if their magical power was exhausted they would keep their shape instead of crumbling, so being able to just replenish their magical power instead of making new ones was a big deal .

Although this was not limited to just Golem Maker, but to all magic of a similar type, most of the magical power expenditure was from the the initial construction process . Compared to generating new ones, them persisting represented a significant reduction in magical power costs . Kazane also produced multiple golems at the same time in one generation process, such asHippo-kun and Hippo-kun,so due to saving the time and effort by only injecting magical power as fuel a substantial cost reduction was realized .

Besides, I'd like to fight with Yukko-nee .

Kazane took the childstone out of her pocket . Kazane named the Elder Cat after her gaming buddy Yukko-nee . Tatsuyoshi-kun was also a candidate but Yumika was furiously opposed . Her reason seemed to be she thought it would get fat .

I want to see also .

And it was the Yumika that opposed Tatsuyoshi-kun that quickly bit at Kazanes words . Yumika was a big cat lover . To Tiara Yukko-nee was just a monster so she strongly disliked it .

Hmm . Im sure there will be an opportunity to see it .

Zinray did not say anything harsh to Yumika for that . Since that battle with Diablo, Yumika had masteredVibration . It could be said that Zinray's current attitude was a result of his respect for Yumika's constantly growing power . Well, depending on the degree .

Anyway, they headed for Zaltsu Pass, exactly as Kazane had said .

Zanbara Forest, Near Akana Highway and Zaltsu Pass

Umm

Kazanes stone horses halted near the forest .

What's wrong?

Yumika was the first one to promptly ask Kazane the question, as if it came as a matter of course . The question came at such perfect timing after the horses halted that Tiara thought something similar tothis girl is goodas she realized with a shiver that the difference in friendship history cannot be so easily overcome . Without knowing that Tiara was having such thoughts, Kazane answered Yumika's question .

Garra-san and some others seem to be passing by . Jirou-kun also seems to be with them . There are 10 people in all .

Hmm . Since Garras party only has 3 members now it may be a mixed party for ogre hunting .

What shall we do?

There wasnt much sense in them joining the party . Kazane and the others can deal with ogres themselves and with that many people they wouldnt be able to take advantage of Hippo-kun's mobility .

There wasnt much sense in them joining the party . Kazane and the others can deal with ogres themselves and with that many people they wouldnt be able to take advantage of Hippo-kun's mobility .

If those guys are going ahead we can leave it to them . It would be nice to return to Winlard a little early, right?

Yeah . I wanted to see Jirou-kun and the others but it cant be helped .

Saying that, Kazane turned Hippo-kun toward the city of Winlard . They didnt encounter any monsters on the way and arrived at the city of Winlard .

Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Magic Swordswoman

Title: Ogre Killer

Equipment: Staff White Blaze, Two Handed Sword Black Fang, Silver Breastplate, Silver Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Carapace Bull Trousers, Berserk Ogre Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Spirit Summoning Ring

Level : 22

Health: 77

Magic Power: 132+300

Strength: 33

Agility: 27

Endurance: 17

Wisdom : 34

Dexterity : 20

Spell : FlyTorchFireHeal

Skill : Goblin LanguageNight VisionCrushing BlowDogs Sense of SmellGolem Maker: Lv2RushFire Principle: Second ChapterHealing Principle: Second ChapterAir JumpKilling LegFear VoiceInvisibleTiger EyeWall WalkingInsightCheat Death

Kazane: This time is the Yukko-nee and Tatsuyoshi-kun edition .

Yumika: Yukko-nee is fine, but whats this about Tatsuyoshi-kun?