Chapter 430 - 430: Autumn’s Taste?

In disappointment I returned to "Dorite" and met Peta.

"Oh, I heard from the village chief. Looking for ingredients?"

"Yes, I came to buy seafood."

"Buying is distant. Thanks to you all the fish returned. This time take it for free."

Moreover Peta talked to other fishermen too, and a mountain of seafood gathered.

"Sorry. I didn't think this much would gather."

It became an amount that Peta was embarrassed about, but I can store it in the item box and carry it.

"It's fine. Since I couldn't thank each person individually, please convey my regards from Peta-san."

Akie said politely so we just bow.

I stored them one after another in the item box and "Transport" to the base. The refrigerator installed with facility items is set so food doesn't spoil the same as the Master's item box. However the number of ingredients that can be stored is 30 types. Well, at present it's sufficient.

Rice, meat, fish are plenty. Mushrooms are only 1 though.

"Then next is Nanao's level up, but without somewhat stronger opponents it won't be a story."

"Right. If low level how many do we have to defeat."

"Master, if so there's a Druid."

Hm? What, Shiori?

"There's a Druid? Master-class monster?"

"Probably, the 'DD-Unit' we belonged to already subjugated the Druid so postponed it. It's in this map."

"Say it earlier."

When I heard it was a place a little away from "Dorite."

"So, what kind of monster is the 'Druid'?"

Since Shiori is here I ask.

"A clan skilled in magic. They also understand human language. When we fought they were commanding 'Goblins.' There seem to be various kinds."

"Is it humanoid, the Druid. That, not the nurarihyon-like one with hands and feet on the face?"

"I don't know what image you're saying, but completely different. There also seem to be ones rooted in human society as priests. The Druid King we defeated was level 35. If countermeasures are taken it's an easy opponent."

Sorry, Druid. The image was completely different.

"Then anti-magic is important. First pattern."

"Among them there are also cunning ones who seem to use other monsters, so be careful."

Hmm. Well I have confidence not to lose in cunningness, but let's be cautious.

I left Nemu and Rabi to Sakuzou-san and we "Transport" from "Dorite" to a riverside a little away.

"There were sightings of Druids here. In a Druid group there's always a leader. That is almost certainly a Master-class monster."

"Then, first let's try if we encounter."

"How about placement?"

"As discussed, front line Nanao, Mizurii. Rear Haruki, Kotori, Ikumi-sensei, Akie."

Monster girls are conserved because the opponent's reaction can't be read. Shiorin is first battle in this party, but well for a while observation. Full formation of 6 so no need to grab my hem.

"This kind of thing is after all heading upstream?"

"Druids often worship trees so entering the forest is good?"

Forest again… Will "Matango" come out?

We advance on the animal trail continuing from the riverbank. The abandoned castle was coniferous forest, but here the vegetation is different again, visibility was bad.

Encounter.

"Druid" Lv15

"Wood Druid" Lv16

Encounter with 2. I told Nanao if the opponent's level is low, I want to see what kind of magic they use, so even if turn comes, store it.

Now, what kind of magic will they use?

They came hitting.

With the stick in hand.

Eh.

Magic?

In the end these ones became prey of Nanao's "Counter."

"Sorry, Master."

No, no need for Nanao to be embarrassed. The Druids are just idiots.

"Unless high-level monsters they probably won't use magic."

Eh? Is that so? Say it earlier, Shiorin. I'll fuck you soon.

"Then it's fine to defeat until the level rises a bit more."

"Yes, Master."

After that encounters continued, gradually becoming denser. About time?

"Druid" Lv18

"Wood Druid" Lv22

"Mage Druid" Lv27

"Mage Druid" Lv28

Oh, came out. Nanao, wait a bit.

First the "Wood Druid" comes to hit and dies from "Counter."

Now, come.

"Quickness"

"Protection"

Plain.

Too plain.

The one they cast together is "Druid" Lv18.

Are you really smart? You guys.

The plainly strengthened "Druid" comes to hit with a stick and dies instantly from Nanao's "Counter."

A short while. Endure, you guys.

"Quickness"

"Quickness"

They cast on each other. I involuntarily sighed.

Just being able to use magic means there's intelligence, but too plain.

"W-what should we do? Master?"

Nanao asks with a troubled face. Troubled face is also cute, Nanao. I'll fuck her later.

"Fine, defeat them."

"Yeees."

With a light reply like taking the remote, Nanao crushed the 2 "Mage Druid." Defense power is also low, these ones.

"Hey, is it always like this?"

I involuntarily asked Shiorin.

"No, when simultaneous encounter quite a few attack magics came out."

"I see, then let's quickly go there."

Encounters one after another Nanao defeats without using MP either. If we raise rarity with this, it becomes a bit more reliable, so wonderful.

"Simultaneous encounter."

Akie's report calmer than usual. Probably. Too little response.

"Wood Druid"

"Mage Druid"

"High Mage Druid"

"Arc Druid"

Levels feel 35 or less 25 or more. I know not to let guard down, but tension doesn't rise at all.

"What to do? Wait?"

Nanao asks with margin. The policy we set first. Let's stick to it.

"For now let's go with observing."

"Yes, Master."

"Double Spell"

"Quickness"

"Protection"

Casting on each other a lot. Not yet?

"Fireball"

"Wind Cutter"

Oh, finally attack magic came out. However both attacks are projectile type attack magic so Nanao easily dodges. Since "Counter" doesn't occur the opponents survive, but not much expectation. Just, in simultaneous encounter the numbers only increase. Swarming.

Everyone is a chorus of "Quickness" and "Protection." Original numbers are low so no matter how much strengthened it's limited.

"Druid King" Lv38

Finally came out. But looks weak.

Accompanying monsters not yet? Let's expect that side.

"Huge Matango" Lv34

The sense of loss is not half.

Of course these ones would be great struggles for early party, but for us now, not even warm-up.

"Bumo."

While saying something the huge body thumps and the giant mushroom approaches.

"Master?"

Nanao looks at me with a face about to cry. Sorry, Nanao. I won't cause you trouble anymore.

"Haruki, overall magic, please."

"Eh? Is it fine? 'Capture' or something?"

"Don't need."

"Y-yes, then."

"Ice Storm"

Bravely the "Protection" they chanted in chorus, but only effective on physical defense. Therefore "Ice Storm" direct hit.

Eh? Wait. They all got wiped. "Druid King" and "Huge Matango" also instant death.

Well, Haruki's "Ice Storm" is "Ice Storm +" on skills. Because of rarity up from additional filming it could be raised to "+". Even so.

Are those ones too weak, or is Haruki too strong. Both.

"Master, look."

What Akie showed was "high-grade mushroom" that the "Huge Matango" dropped. Moreover quite an amount.

I see, I understood.

We came here today for mushroom hunting. It must be so.