Chapter 37 – The Hero’s Case (3)
Nellis was taken aback by the sight of the Kobold Warrior, who was larger than a Kobold and holding a sword in one hand.
‘Why is the Kobold Warrior appearing again!?’
I certainly heard from Scarlett and Aria that Kalt exterminated the Kobold Warriors yesterday.
However, Kobold Warriors are definitely a higher entity.
It was a monster that was expected to not appear so easily once it had already been defeated, but Nellis ended up encountering it.
I don’t think I’ll lose against Kobold Warriors.
Right now, Aria’s blessing effect still remains.
However, since it was clear that it was stronger than the kobold, Nellis was anxious inside.
‘Oh, no! No need to be scared! I am now a much more developed person who has learned Mr. Kalt’s teachings! Something like a Kobold Warrior! Wow, I’m no match for you!’
“Nellis.”
“Ah, yes! Mr. Kalt!”
‘Is it possible that Mr. Kalt is dealing with him instead? Well, in addition to the kobold warriors, there are three kobolds right now…’
“I’ll take charge of the three kobolds. You take down the kobold warrior by yourself.”
Even though she mustered up courage, Nellis’s expectations, which she thought would please her at Calt’s call, were completely wrong.
“Hey, I’ll do my best!”
Let’s do it like this.
Nellis somehow suppressed her anxious heart and rushed towards the Kobold Warrior.
If it were an existing kobold, he would have been cut by the sword before even noticing Nellis’s sprint, but the Kobold Warrior, which has more sensitive senses, noticed Nellis’ surprise attack.
“Haaa!”
Nellis approached with enthusiasm and slashed with his sword.
Kaang!
-Krrrr!
However, the surprise attack failed as the Kobold Warrior blocked Nellis’ sword with his persimmon.
-Crr!
The three goblins nearby also noticed Nellis’ presence and tried to attack her from the side.
Suddenly!
When Nellis charged, Kalt’s sword followed closely behind and cut off the arm of the kobold that was trying to hit Nellis next to her.
Then, Kalt spun around behind the Kobold Warrior and quickly moved to the other side.
With its spinning power, Kalt’s sword cut off the head of the kobold that was trying to attack Nellis with a slow beat.
‘Huh?!’
From Nellis’s perspective, he saw up close how the kobolds who tried to attack him on either side of him had their arms cut off and their throats cut in an instant.
I knew Kalt was great, but it was my first time seeing him destroy monsters at such a fast pace.
Although surprised, Nellis immediately focused her attention on the Kobold Warrior.
‘Mr. Kalt helped me focus on the Kobold Warrior! You have to work hard and get results!’
“Aaaaah!”
By infusing more magic into her body, Nellis strengthened her body even more.
Kigig! The kobold’s sword is pushed out with the sound of metal scraping against metal.
-Cruck!
As she is a higher level entity, she has some intelligence compared to Kobold Warriors.
Instead of forcing swords against an opponent who was losing strength, the Kobold Warrior widened the distance behind him so that he could attack.
After gaining a sufficient distance, the Kobold Warrior swung his sword, aiming for Nellis’ neck.
Nellis quickly ducked and dodged the sword.
“Hey!”
From her crouching position, Nellis sprang up like a spring and thrust her sword towards the Kobold Warrior’s heart.
Pooh wow!
Nellis’ sword pierced the kobold warrior’s chest and pierced her heart.
‘Do it, you did it!’
Feeling a hand pierce her heart, Nellis was relieved that she had caught the kobold warrior.
It was right then.
-Craaaaat!
The Kobold Warrior, who was not yet dead even though his heart was pierced, made his final struggle.
“Huh? Shut up!”
The kobold warrior’s fist without her sword struck her Nellis’ forearm, sending her Nellis flying.
“”Nellis!””
Scarlett and Aria approached Nellis, calling her name.
“Ah… Wave! Aooooot…!”
Although she flew away, Nellis quickly picked herself up and quickly rubbed her hand against the area where she had been hit.
Scarlett, realizing that she wasn’t seriously hurt, stopped and sighed.
“Haaa… You idiot! You shouldn’t let down your guard! Why worry!”
“You did too much! I flew away! Ah, Aria! Recover! Please help me recover!”
“Yes! Oh my god! Give me a healing hand!”
Aria used the blessing of recovery right away.
“Ah~ I feel healing~.”
“Nellis, are you okay?”
“Ah, ka, Mr. Kalt!”
As Kalt approached, Nellis stiffened.
‘Oh, what should I do! I tried to show my performance, but I completely ruined it at the end!’
In her shyness and nervousness, Nellis looked at Kalt cautiously.
“S-sorry.”
She apologized right away.
“No, it’s okay as long as you’re safe. Next time, don’t let down your guard until you completely lose your breath, okay?”
“Yes…”
“That sting was perfect though. Nellis will get her strong in no time.”
“Kah, Mr. Kalt…!”
For Nellis, who always lacked praise because it was a sloth party, Kalt’s praise was like a sweet rain that always moistened her heart.
“Yes! Next time, I will never let down my guard and kill you for sure!”
“Yes, that mindset is important. Now, sword.”
While approaching Nellis, Kalt handed over Nellis’ sword, which he had removed from the Kobold Warrior’s chest.
“Thank you. Aria, thank you too.”
Nellis, whose wound was healed by Aria’s blessing, stood up and spoke vigorously.
“Let’s start again! There will still be a lot of kobolds left!”
“Okay.”
“Wow, I’m full of energy.”
“Hehe, that’s Nellis’s strength.”
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Around 4 p.M.
Nellis’ party stopped exterminating the kobolds and returned to the village.
On the way back, Kalt thought about two things.
One is a kobold.
The other is about Nellis.
No matter how much you think about it, there are too many kobolds.
In Kalt’s experience, this was the first time he had been in an area with so many kobolds.
In addition, yesterday and today, I encountered a Kobold Warrior, a high-ranking entity.
This is quite unusual.
‘Isn’t this the highest level entity nearby?’
Top level object.
If we take goblins as an example, this would be the Goblin King.
The top-level entity has the ability to increase the number of lower-level entity monsters through powerful magic just by existing in common.
Although it is only a lower-level entity, the top-level entity is often called a living dungeon because of its ability to create monsters like a dungeon.
However, because it has such powerful abilities, it is extremely rare for a top entity to appear.
‘I decided to investigate this further…’
Kalt moved on to the next thought.
Nellis’ reaction today.
In particular, Kalt organized his thoughts, recalling his reaction when confronting the Kobold Warrior, and what happened when he was attacked by the Kobold Warrior’s last struggle.
‘Nellis’ problem has to do with the strength of her opponent.’
When he sparred with himself and when he faced the Kobold Warrior.
Nellis tried to hide it, but her anxiety was evident.
‘Let’s go right in after dinner.’
Kalt, who had his own guess about Nellis’s problem, planned to bring up Nellis’ problem and provide mental counseling within the day.
But here a problem arose.
After returning to the inn, Kalt consulted with Aria and heard a brief progress report from Scarlett and spoke to Nellis after dinner.
“Nellis, I have something to ask you.”
“Huh? What is it, Mr. Kalt!”
“This is my guess. Could it be that you, Nellis…”
Before Kalt could finish speaking, Nellis, who flinched and trembled greatly, rolled his eyes here and there and said.
“Ah! Mr. Kalt! I’m a little tired today! I want to rest quickly! Rest is very important! I’m sorry, but I’ll hear from you tomorrow! Then… Good night~!”
Nellis moved her arms around and said what she wanted to say quickly and then went into her room.
Scarlett and Aria said when they saw Nellis like that.
“It escaped.”
“Haha… I guess Nellis’s mind isn’t ready yet.”
“It looks like Nellis also has personal problems?”
“”Ah.””
Scarlett and Aria froze.
“Well, doesn’t everyone have problems?”
“Khalt? I’m sure Nellis will say it herself. Can you wait?”
“Aria! I was going to cover it up, but…”
“Because it was so obvious now.”
“Hmm.”
Even if Scarlett thought about it, she couldn’t refute Nellis’s reaction or their own response.
That’s why Scarlett couldn’t really refute Aria’s words.
In response to the two’s reactions, Kalt gave up the idea of deliberately approaching Nellis today.
‘Well, even if I don’t ask today, like Aria said, I’ll tell you in about 2–3 days.’
Among Nellis, Scarlett, and Aria, it was Nellis who responded favorably to her first.
Since we could still stay in the village for two more weeks, Kalt had no intention of rushing forward.
After finishing the meal, Nellis and the others waited for him.
‘I should try it with Nadia a little earlier today.’
Since the first time he overlapped with Nadia, Kalt mixed himself with Nadia every day.
By mixing her body, Nadia managed to learn the techniques taught by Kalt.
Starting with the basic fella technique, the body shakes itself in the riding position. Yesterday, I also taught you about kissing while lying on your side.
‘What more should I tell you today…? .’
When you are thinking like that.
Knock, Kalt’s door came knocking.
‘If anyone is looking for my room right now… I guess it’s Nellis.’
Instead of being early with Nadia, Kalt thought that she would be late, and she felt a little disappointed.
“Come in.”
“Mr. Kalt…”
“Huh?”
And for Kalt, something unexpected happened.
The person who opened the door and came in was not Nellis.
“Now, do you have a moment?”
It was Runia, her face blushing and nervous.