Seventh: Volume 9 by Yomu Mishima

Author:Yomu Mishima [MISHIMA, YOMU]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2024-10-16T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 103: Those with Skill

From the next day onward, our roles changed. Until yesterday, we had been positioned to assist the center and guard noncombatants. But from today, we were recognized as members of the combat force and were stationed on the front line.

We moved on foot, stationed around Porter as we advanced with the utmost caution.

While in the center, we’d only progressed through areas where the monsters had already been taken care of. That would no longer be the case.

Aria and Eva were on lookout duty, while I kept a hand clutched around the Jewel to grasp the surrounding situation.

If we proceed down this path, we’ll end up in combat with the herd of monsters down there. Though I was aware that this, too, was an experience.

I hadn’t told Aria or Eva.

Observing our surroundings from atop Porter, Eva was on alert for the monsters that hid on the rooftops, lurking as they waited to ambush adventurers. Meanwhile, Aria—on foot—kept an eye out for the monsters on the ground, mainly the ones hiding inside the buildings.

“There are way too many hiding spots here. It’s awful.”

With all the ruins that lined the path, there was no shortage of places to hide. The monsters who concealed themselves within were troublesome.

I could see them, but my comrades couldn’t tell where the enemies were.

Shannon griped her head off about how that was unfair, but Aria accepted it saying, “This is good practice.”

How reliable she had become.

Approaching me, Novem said, “Milord, you were up late last night. Why not take a break inside Porter?”

“Thanks,” I replied, grateful for her consideration. “But we’re just walking. It’s not much of a strain on me.”

“We’d normally be more cautious and mentally exhausted.”

She wasn’t wrong. As a matter of fact, Aria was starting to get mentally worn out. We took frequent breaks, but we unfortunately lacked manpower and had no one else who could do her job.

“I’d like to recruit more people. Do you think we’ve gotten our names out there a bit?”

Once we were famous, it would be easier to gather comrades. Anyone would prefer to work with a skilled party; not only was it safer, it was more lucrative too.

“There are some people who are trying to nestle up to us with the intention of using us. Please be careful, Lord Lyle.”

“Yes, that’s another problem.”

The sixth head’s Art was not omnipotent. It did not react to those who were trying to use us. While it helped in seeing through deceivers, the important part was whether or not they were hostile. For instance, those who saw us as conveniently exploitable suckers would have a rather positive opinion of us—in a way.

As we talked, Aria stopped in her tracks and reached a hand to the side.

Everyone halted, grabbing their weapons. Meanwhile, Aria slowly picked a small stone from the ground and tossed it into one of the buildings. Then monsters—realizing they had been noticed—began flooding out the door.

I applauded Aria. “Well done.”

But despite the compliment, Aria shot me an exasperated look.

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