“Ichinose-san, I’m just curious. In order to raise your level this much, what exactly did you-Huh?” When I glance at her, I see her shaking. Approaching her, I notice her complexion turning pale.
“Hey, Ichinose-san! Are you okay?” I rush towards her and grab her shoulders. When I look at her face – “ I, I’m sorry. I thought I’ll be fine but I can’t hold on anymore.” “Eh?” “Crisis Sensing” blares in my head, but it is too late. The next moment.
“Ue-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e” I confront her vomit head-on. A sour smell and an awkward atmosphere permeate through the air.
“A Aim zorry ”
“Uh yes ”
Thus, my first contact with Ichinose-san became a shocking story where someone puked on a person that she has just met. I want to cry.
On the other hand – A flock of orcs were moving away from the home center and towards the shopping mall. This was because of an orc that separated from the group and acted independently. Rufen wasn’t returning. An individual who received a name from the heaven, who possessed a reddish skin, and who was clearly more powerful than the others in the pack. While he was a special existence due to his overwhelming strength and unique worldview, none of the orcs doubted his abilities. The fact that he wasn’t returning was an obvious sign of abnormalities for the orcs.
“We shall search”
None objected. Rufen should be alive. However, there was a high chance of him being impeded by unexpected circ.u.mstances. Recently, it has rained a lot. While Rufen was noticeably more powerful than the rest, his weakness seemed to have been amplified as well. For some turn of events, he might have been rendered immobile after being bathed in water. He had to be found quickly.
“ ?”
Suddenly, an orc touched his nose. Following that, the others also started to look around their surroundings.
- They were surrounded.
“Come out!”
As an orc shouted, the figure of a monster appeared on a roof. It was a large wolf with black hairs- a Shadow Wolf. Others also started appearing one after another. Each and every one of them was at a high elevation, looking down at the orcs. This behavior stimulated the pride of the orcs.
“Impudent.”
It was unforgivable that these lowly dogs were looking down on them. Even without Rufen, their individual prowess was greater than a Shadow Wolf’s. The orcs immediately armed themselves.
“Kill”
With a roar, the orcs charged. After all, their enemies were only dogs. They weren’t the orcs’ opponents or so they thought. Soon enough, ‘darkness’ appeared under the orcs’ feet.
“What’s this!?”
The orcs panicked. The ‘darkness’ grew in size rapidly and started to devour the orcs. Unbelievable, thought the orcs. The shadows that Shadow Wolves manipulated weren’t able to do something like this. This, this was something– “ !?” Suddenly, the orcs felt something unpleasant and turned around. When did it appear? In the middle of the road, in front of the orcs, there stood a lone, black wolf. Compared to the other Shadow Wolves, it was a size smaller. However, the aura around it was fundamentally different.
- A Superior Individual.
And a powerful one at that. The orcs held their breaths.
“Uo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o!” Along with the black wolf’s roar, the ‘darkness’ expanded. Despite their constant struggle, the orcs weren’t able to escape from it. Gradually, the orcs were being devoured. It wasn’t only the orcs that were being devoured. Including the buildings, everything around the orcs was being swallowed by the ‘darkness’.
“Guo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o”
It was only after they witnessed the events that the orcs started to realize why the wolves were on top of buildings. They weren’t trying to look down on the orcs. They were preventing themselves from being sucked in by the ‘darkness’. Despite knowing all this, nothing could be done at this point. Just before being swallowed, an orc had eye contact with the black wolf that caused all this. The wolf’s eyes appeared as if they were staring at insects. So this is it- the orc accepted his fate.
( Rufen, sorry )
At the last second, he apologized to his brother who was somewhere else. In such a manner, the group of over ten orcs was annihilated.
An inorganic voice resounded inside its head. Dismissing the voice, the black wolf withdrew the ‘darkness’. It wasn’t interested in the orcs. They were only eliminated because they were a potential source of hindrance to the wolves.
“ It’s close.”
As the black wolf sniffed, it looked towards a certain direction. There was a faint smell. It was an odor that it had been constantly looking out for ever since the world turned crazy.
“ Wait right there.” Once again, the horde of Shadow Wolves began moving. A new threat was imminent.
CH 62
“I’m really sorry.”
When I finish changing, Ichinose-san apologizes while performing a dogeza.
“Ah well, don’t sweat it. It’s already in the past.” To some minority, being puked on by a beautiful girl might even be a reward; however, I do not possess such peculiar fetish. But since we’re going to be in the same party from now on, I shouldn’t get worked up over trivial things with that said, I don’t think I’ll ever forget about this experience. As for her vomit, Aka ate it all up. For Aka, the vomit of a beautiful girl must be some kind of a prize. As a source of food, of course.
I did change my outfit, but in the first place, most of it landed on Aka Secretly, I am slightly hesitant about wearing Aka anymore in its mimicked form. She looks apologetic even whilst her head is turned.
“Sorry, I’m not sure what kind of expression I’m supposed to have in this kind of scenarios.” “Right ”
‘Facing someone you threw up over, I don’t know what kind of expression one should have either.’ “ that was how I expected you to reply.” “Then I apologize for not meeting your expectations.” I give her a vague smile. This kid has a surprisingly bright character. It’s to the extent where I can’t fathom her being a Hiki Komori.
“Let’s move on to another topic. So, regarding what we’ll be doing from now on-” “Oh, yes. Hmm for the time being, how ‘bout we hunt first?” Don’t say that so casually To hunt for the time being this girl, she’s slightly dangerous.
Moreover, Momo seems kind of excited!? No, Momo! Don’t be like this!
“Kuun~?”
E-even if you look at me with such pleading eyes, it’s still not okay! Safety first. This, absolute. I pat Momo who seems disappointed. So cute. I feel healed.
“Before that, can we check up on each other’s occupations and skills?” We’re going to be in the same party, so it’s better to understand each other’s skills. I sneak a peek at the gun that Ichinose-san is holding. It’s a huge rifle that normal civilians shouldn’t be able to get their hands on. Where on earth did she get it?
“You have a point there.”
Feeling convinced, she caresses her weapon.
“ As expected, are you curious about this?” “It would be a lie if I say no.” Previously, she has stated that her occupation is . For such an occupation, the rifle seems totally out of place. When I wait for her reply, I notice her complexion turning worse. H-hey, wait a second “ Sorry. Please wait a little while.” While holding her mouth, Ichinose-san beckons at Momo.
‘What?’ Momo approaches. Momo, it seems like she’s on good terms with Ichinose-san. I’m a bit jealous.
“Fuu. This calms my mind.”
Ichinose-san puts Momo on her lap and mofu-mofus her. She has a blissful look. I understand. I totally understand her feelings. The healing effect that comes from mofu-mofuing Momo far surpasses that of any modern healing goods. Momo also narrows her eyes as if it is soothing. Eventually, Ichinose-san calms down enough to start stalking.