Monster Tamer: Volume 14 [Parts 1 to 7] by Minto Higure

Author:Minto Higure
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 11: Hypothetical

Now that we had Kudou and Dora with us, the monsters in our path were no longer a problem. Upon encountering any, Dora launched a violent assault, Kudou used magic to intercept any who slipped through to attack the rear guard, and I took on any who managed to get past that. Depending on the circumstances, I took into consideration having to use my “left arm,” but it hadn’t come up yet.

“Heh heh. We really do seem to have good affinity,” Kudou said after the din of battle faded.

“Setting aside matters of affinity, we have a good division of labor going,” I said.

“Indeed. It feels good to be able to cooperate so well.”

“I don’t know if it feels good, per se, but it is less stressful.”

While it seemed that we had gone off on a few tangents, Kudou was enjoying himself. It’d been about half an hour since we joined up; after walking the entire time and the occasional battle, he was looking a little tired. Unlike me, he couldn’t enhance his body with mana, so there was no helping that.

He didn’t look that fit to begin with. It seemed like he had even less muscle on him than when we first met. Kudou had been on the move up until he found me, so what little stamina he had had already been exhausted. I couldn’t push him too hard.

“Should we take a break?” I suggested.

“I can still keep going,” he said. “We should be linking up with your servants soon, right? In that case, we can rest after that.”

Rose and Lobivia were nearby, but we still hadn’t found them. This place was like a maze, so it wasn’t that strange for this to happen. Still, now that we were this close, it was only a matter of time.

“Got it,” I said, “but tell me if it gets too rough.”

“Yes, of course.”

“You too, Katou. If something’s up, don’t hold back and let me know,” I added, looking at the girl being carried in my arms. I then cocked my head. “Katou?”

She looked a little depressed. Or perhaps apologetic would be more accurate? It was an extreme contrast to Kudou’s cheerful attitude. I had no idea what could have inspired her dour mood.

“Is something wrong?” I asked.

“No, um...” Katou threw a quick glance at Kudou and Dora, then shrank her slender frame in my arms. “Sorry, Senpai. I’m the only useless one here.”

That was enough for me to understand. After hearing my conversation with Kudou, she felt inadequate when comparing his ability to her current state. It was true. Unlike Kudou, Katou couldn’t participate directly in battle. However, that wasn’t the same as having no part at all.

“What are you saying?” I protested. “Didn’t you just heal my wound with magic earlier?”

“That’s not—”

“It’s important,” I said, cutting her off. “I can’t use healing magic. It makes a big difference to have the means to heal our wounds at a critical moment.”

Much like how I’d acquired as much strength as

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