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Land of Golden-Eyed Monsters

Lis, isn't it hard to handle all that luggage by yourself?

I'll be fine.

The less the rest of you have to carry,

the greater my chances of survival.

So please let me take this.

I'd like to respect Lis's wishes.

All right.

You're a part of our mercenary band too, after all.

If you get tired, don't hesitate to say so.

Right!

I'm counting on you to watch our surroundings, Piggymaru.

We're good on food and water.

Our greatest challenge is...

Stick to the plan.

Now come on out!

It's similar to the reptilian monsters I fought in the Ruins of Disposal.

The difference is that seaweed-like head...

Is it a seaweed-headed lizard?

Paralyze!

Poison.

Good work.

Did you achieve what you wanted, Tooka?

Yeah, we've cleared the first step.

Sleep.

I wasn't sure my skill would work on the creatures in the Land of Monsters,

but Poison, Paralyze, and Sleep all seem to be effective.

They're inferior.

Hmm?

They look similar,

but compared to the monsters I faced in the Ruins of Disposal,

these guys are far inferior in strength.

So it seems the monsters in the so-called Land of Monsters aren't too tough.

If this is all they've got,

they're no match for me.

Sir Tooka, what are you doing?

I think I saw this guy somewhere in this book.

Um, is this it?

Yeah, that's him.

Apparently this seaweed-esque bit is an ingredient for a forbidden item.

Something like the voice-altering stone in the Lord of the Flies' mask?

That's right.

If you're interested, you can take it.

Are you sure?

I know I don't have to worry with you.

Thank you.

Everyone's happy to get special treatment,

and that wasn't a lie.

Seras would see right through me if I didn't mind my words carefully.

All right, time to begin our conquest of the Land of Golden-Eyed Monsters.

Failure Frame

I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells

Land of the Golden-Eyed Monsters

Thanks for the save.

You're next, Lis.

Coming, Sir Tooka!

You can slip on the stones, so be careful.

I will.

Tooka, shouldn't I just carry her over?

She wants to do it herself.

So we should respect that, right?

Even so, what if she should slip?

I-I'll be all right.

I know I can't keep relying on you for everything, Big Sis!

Th-Thank you, little Piggymaru.

So you had a safety measure in place from the start?

Well, you know...

I want to do all I can to support Lis when she puts her mind to something, too.

She was in a situation similar to what I went through long ago.

Tooka, are you saying...?

Yeah, I'm really just doing this for myself.

Hmm...

Wh-What's the matter?

It's nothing.

Though you should be mindful when people say something like that.

It tends to mean they were talking about something they didn't want you to hear.

Big Sis, is that true...?

Um, I know I failed to make it across, but...

No. We certainly weren't talking about that.

You don't often hear about children born between elves and humans,

much less children born to high elf and human parents.

So we were discussing what a child born to Tooka and Seras

would be like if that happened.

Miss Seras?!

Are you sure you don't want to dry them out?

Yes, I'm sorry about this.

I got distracted and let my guard down.

How embarrassing of me.

So even you get distracted sometimes, hmm?

I can't tell if this leopardman is sharp or dense.

We can't have you catch a cold. At least wear this.

Huh? Oh, no, I'm fine.

Go on.

Then... I hope you don't mind me borrowing it.

I wash it pretty regularly.

Oh, please, don't worry about that.

You don't mind 'cause it smells like me?

Precisely.

I see.

I meant that as a joke.

I meant that as a joke, but...

What's the matter?

We're turning back, Lis.

Huh?

They found us. Tooka!

Lis, over here.

Monsters you recognize?

Yeah.

Sorry, I can't beat these.

I see.

Are these what forced you and Lis to flee the Land of Monsters?

Your orders, Tooka?

Stand back this time.

Understood.

I don't have time to prepare my combo attack with Piggymaru.

I see. You guys are...

You're opponents not even the greatest bloodsport warrior could defeat!

Welcome...

into my range!

Paralyze!

I won't give you a real fight.

You gleefully made your way here upon spotting the prey you'd once let get away,

not realizing you were the ones being hunted this time.

Berserk.

Berserk.

Sorry, but I'm finishing you off quick.

You have leveled up.

Tooka Mimori

Defense

Attack

Agility

Finally gained another level, did I?

Now then, Tooka...

Before the fight,

you sounded as if you knew of these monsters from somewhere.

They're probably nazorts.

Just as I thought.

Tooka...

D-Don't tell me you plan on eating that thing.

Don't get the wrong idea, Eve.

It's in Forbidden Arts: Complete Works, which I borrowed.

As I recall, it's one of the ingredients for enhancing slimes like Piggymaru.

Isn't it?

Yeah.

So that's what you're up to?

Hmm.

So Piggymaru will be the one ingesting that creepy, spongy substance.

It's fine.

Once the enhancement solution is finished, it won't look like this.

Probably.

Sir Tooka?

What?

Eve, can you sense anything?

I'm not sure.

There was definitely a monster,

but it was so brief.

Seras?

My spirits aren't responding either.

But something's there, no doubt.

And very close.

There's no malice or hostility.

Where is it?

What?

It's coming from me?

Sir Tooka, that's...

Yeah.

I guess it's about to hatch?

A-A horse?

Hey, Eve...

I feel like it got even bigger after hatching.

You noticed that too?

Is it a type of monster?

I know of several equine monsters, but this...

So not even you know it, huh?

Sir Tooka!

It's all right.

It has no hostility toward us.

A pony...

Hmm? What's this?

Pardon me.

This? It's an organ for absorbing magic.

It's a unique feature often found in monsters and magical creatures.

I see...

Could everyone but Piggymaru get back?

And Eve, can I ask you to keep an eye on our surroundings?

This little one might have increased in size from absorbing the magic in the area.

And in that case...

Does that bother you?

Tooka Mimori

Attack Stamina Intelligence

Defense Agility

E-Class Hero

Tooka Mimori

Attack Stamina Intelligence

Defense Agility

E-Class Hero

It's...

The horse is amazing!

I see.

So it possesses the ability to transform by absorbing magic.

You consume roughly a thousand MP for your transformation, huh?

This size seems perfect for hauling luggage.

Hold on, do you want me to...

You want me to pour even more magic into you?

All right. Here I go.

Ninety-five hundred... ninety-six... ninety-seven...

Ten thousand!

We may have just added an interesting companion to our group.

Maybe it thinks of me as a parent.

It's part of our group? Um, what are we going to name it?

Good question...

It's a fantastical horse.

With eight legs.

Slei...

The horse that Odin once rode, the divine beast Sleipnir.

How about Slei?

It appears to approve.

We're happy to have you, Slei.

Huh?

S-Slei?!

I-I'd prefer you not do that there...

Seems it's taken a liking to you.

By the way, can you return to your original form?

I see. That's a relief.

Don't just feel relieved! Please stop it!

I'm sorry. This is all because we're weak.

No, you're all doing your best.

Good, good. Everyone's leveling up at a nice pace.

All because of you, Asagi.

My group is talented.

We coordinate to snuff out monsters,

and in the end, we split the experience like good friends.

Thanks to that, even our timid little pigeon is leveling up.

Th-Thank you.

What's got you so on edge, Takuto?

I don't like this.

Huh?

They keep throwing weaklings at us, giving us nothing but experience to appease us.

Like lessons for little children.

They've grossly underestimated me.

I'll need to teach those top fighters

just who I am.

Failure Frame

I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells

Dangerous ones are on the way.

This feels likely to be too much for the heroes to handle right now.

Okay, so...

Could you heroes stand back a bit?

Saber Tigers, can you tighten up the defense around the heroes?

Stand back?

Wh-What is that?

Ew, gross! That's creepy!

I'll handle the one in front.

These are strong, so I might not have the leeway to save the kill for the heroes.

Then I'll deal with the second one coming up behind it.

Will you join us, Abyss?

Sure.

A-Amazing!

You're telling me to stand back...

Abyss, some of the monsters have changed course!

They're after the heroes behind us!

Leave them to me.

...against monsters of that level?

Draconic Buster!

My unique skill is only level four right now.

Revise how you see me already.

Behold the power of Kirihara,

Future Ruler

The Power of Kirihara

your future ruler!

The Power of Kirihara

That reminds me... Where are Hijiri-san and Itsuki-san?

Looks like something's going on over there.

Might be time for us to head back.

These guys offed themselves the moment we discovered them, anyway.

I suppose that means they were spies who'd sworn their lives to their master.

Which country would do this, though?

Now that's a good question.

I think they were dispatched to do something to those of us in 2-C...

by the Goddess Vicius.

At least, that's my read on them.

I've finished preparing dinner.

Okay.

Thanks to Slei, we're making much better time than we expected.

Yes, it looks like it's not much further to the Witch of Taboos.

What are you looking at?

I saw a strange light in the distance.

I thought it might be some monsters killing each other off.

That's to the northeast.

The northeast?

Oh, I see.

The direction of Alion, where that damn goddess lives.

Eve?

What is it, Seras?

I don't see Sir Tooka anywhere.

Or Piggymaru.

He's not the kind of man who'd leave us

in the middle of the Land of Monsters without a word.

You should already know that well.

I do.

You're up?

Tooka, those monsters...

I sensed them nearby while you were sleeping.

So I put them down.

That monster... Th-That's a human-faced beast, isn't it?

Yeah.

Though, compared to what I'm used to, it wasn't particularly troublesome.

Now I'm searching to see if it has any ingredients I can use.

You took a human-faced beast all by yourself?

Am I still dreaming?

No, that's just how Sir Tooka is.

Indeed, because we have him,

we can see a ray of hope in this plan

to head into the nightmare that is the heart of the Land of Monsters.

I'm confident you can make the impossible possible, Sir Tooka,

but please...

don't shoulder too much all on your own.

Looks like it's impossible to scale these cliffs, even with Slei.

Hmm, that means we'll have to follow the road along them.

I found a path that continues through the cliffs on the east side.

Let's hurry that way.

Sir Tooka, you should get some rest as well.

The wind's growing humid.

I want to get as far as we can before the rains hit.

I don't sense any monsters yet.

This lack of monsters...

Do you think it's because of our proximity to the Witch of Taboos?

Are you okay?

Yes.

Is the Land of Monsters scary?

I wouldn't say it hasn't been scary...

but I'm okay.

Don't go saying anything like,

"Dying here with Eve is better than continuing to live in Monroy."

That isn't exactly wrong...

but I don't believe I'm going to die here.

Miss Seras told me that as long as you live, Sir Tooka,

we should reach our destination safely.

She believes in me a little too much.

Still, thanks to her, I've held hope that we'll be fine so long as we have you with us.

We have Slei, too.

Both Eve and Lis have complete faith in me.

It's fine.

I can see this through.

I have no intention of betraying that faith.

We were able to avoid most of the detours.

Once we're through here, we'll be close to the witch.

We managed to make it this far somehow.

Indeed.

You've done well too, Lis.

Yeah.

I don't know how I can ever thank you, Tooka and Seras.

Big Sis, you're forgetting Piggymaru and Slei.

You're right.

I owe you both my heartfelt gratitude too.

You've been a great help.

Well, we all needed your map too, Eve.

I told you, right?

I didn't help you out of goodwill alone.

So you're saying we're even.

You're so kind, Sir Tooka.

Yeah.

I don't care if our home is small,

as long as I can live a quiet life with Lis in a peaceful land free from war.

The moment I thought my days as a bloodsport warrior were over

and that dream was finally in reach, it was snatched from me.

But now I have hope for that dream once more.

I know I talked about us starting a farm together once this is all over,

but maybe that future isn't so far off anymore.

Yeah. That's true, Big Sis.

Eve.

What? Completely out of nowhere?

Eve, wait!

That's not a human-faced beast, but...

Wh-What's the matter, Tooka?

Is that monster still breathing?

No, it seems to be dead.

It's not moving at all.

Paralyze.

Yeah, it's definitely dead.

Eve made the right call.

It caught us off guard at such close range.

That was definitely our best course of action, but...

What is the intense sense of unease I felt the moment it showed up?

Everyone, get back!

Don't tell me...

Wh-What was that just now? And this...

A heinous nature like the embodiment of a torture device,

malice blacker than the deepest inks,

and a sadism darker than coal tar...

Now I get it.

They're closing in.

Wh-What?

They're flooding here from all directions.

But there...

There are far too many of them!

To the Limit, and Beyond