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Chapter 68 – Preparations and a Rampaging Plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The comment section is full of foxes, while barely anyone cares about the Giant Man-Eater\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aren\u2019t foxes great? Heh, foxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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After entering the city of Norrkut, we are currently being led by the bald gatekeeper (name unknown) to the City Lord\u2019s mansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The town is as disorderly as I\u2019ve heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People are swarming around the carriages, all shouting things like \u2018let me get in\u2019 or \u2018I\u2019ll go first\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The problem is that this town is some distance away from all the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It takes at least two days to reach the nearest village on foot, which, as you might have guessed, is a bit of a problem whenever a large group of people needs to move all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make matters worse, there aren\u2019t enough carriages to go around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city guards are desperately trying to keep things under control, but they don\u2019t have enough manpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The adventurers who received the compulsory request from the guild are trying to help out, but to be frank, it\u2019s like pouring water onto hot stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, most of them decided to ignore it altogether, and head for the other cities on foot instead. They are used to travelling light, so it\u2019s not really a problem for them, and there are barely any adventurers of rank B or above left, so the penalty is a one-year suspension at most anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ED Reminder: The penalty for ignoring compulsory requests from the guild depends on one\u2019s rank. You also need to be at least at rank B to receive nominated requests, which is why Jin decided to keep everyone in the main party at rank C just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLooks like the gatekeepers and the city guards are still properly doing their jobs\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut the adventurers\u2019 morale is low, right?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSame with the citizens \u2606\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe two ladies are really harsh\u2026 Well, it\u2019s a shame, since I expected the adventurers to have a little more of a backbone. As for the citizens\u2026 There\u2019s not much I can really say. Few can act calmly when their lives are at stake.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maria and Tiramisu followed my mutterings with some pretty ruthless comments, making the bald gatekeeper smile wryly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen a village I know was about to be attacked by a monster stampede, they used the carriages to evacuate the women, the children and the elderly first. The adventurers there also received a compulsory request, but almost all of them joined in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You know, the Rice Village in Kastal. (not its actual name)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, I ended up taking care of that stampede on my own, but still\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere\u2019s actually such a village\u2026? Well, it\u2019s true that it makes our city look bad in comparison\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, I think it\u2019s actually the village that\u2019s a special case. The city\u2019s reaction is the normal one. Still, it\u2019s a village in the neighbouring Kastal Queendom, so there shouldn\u2019t be that much difference\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least the people shouldn\u2019t act that differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh, so you came from our neighbour? Wait, but if you\u2019re from Kastal, then why did you enter through the gate facing in the opposite direction\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, I didn\u2019t say that. I just meant that I\u2019ve been to Kastal before. Still, are you saying there are other gates than the one we\u2019ve passed through? Are there still people guarding them?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere are four gates, facing north, south, east and west respectively, and the gatekeepers should still be there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking at the map, I confirmed there really are four gates and there are indeed people still stationed at the other three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looks like the gatekeepers here are all pretty loyal. Call me impressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe tried to stop the riots at first, but it didn\u2019t really work out\u2026 We had no choice but to give up and just do our job as gatekeepers instead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut the gate is left empty now. Won\u2019t that be a problem?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIsn\u2019t this more important right now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI guess\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guarding the gate is an important job, but it doesn\u2019t take priority over solving the current situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s not only loyal, but also flexible. The adventurers could learn a thing or two from the bald gatekeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we were talking, we arrived in front of a large mansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, here we are. The City Lord should still be inside.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn this situation?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cProbably. He has a strong sense of responsibility. He\u2019s not really the type of person who would run away on his own, while leaving the rest of us behind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t think it\u2019s a bad thing to be dutiful though\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think someone once said that the job of a leader is twofold: to make important decisions, and to take responsibility whenever they don\u2019t pan out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve come, my Lord!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bald gatekeeper declared loudly after boldly entering through the front door. Why would you barge into the City Lord\u2019s home like that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking at the map, apart from the City Lord, there seem to only be a couple of servants still around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judging by their status and such, they are a senior maid and a senior butler. Looks like there aren\u2019t any combatants left\u2026 My maids can fight so it\u2019s different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maid rushed into the hall, as the bald gatekeeper led us inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong Joshua? Did something happen again?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2018No, this time it\u2019s good news. I want to take them to see the Lord.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Okay. This way, please.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maid led us through the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on the previous scene, it looks like the gatekeeper is pretty close with the City Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJoshua\u2026 \u2606 With that face. Joshua\u2026 \u2606\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTiramisu-chan, fufu\u2026 You shouldn\u2019t laugh\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiramisu and Sakura were both trying to hold back their laughter. I know how you feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the bald gatekeeper turned out to be \u2018Joshua\u2019. The name\u2026 of the bald gatekeeper\u2026 with a bandit face\u2026 is \u2018Joshua\u2019. He looks like \u2018Gonzales\u2019 if anything, but not \u2018Joshua\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maria and the other monster girls didn\u2019t seem to understand why the two were laughing so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI feel like they\u2019re thinking something rude\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s all in your head.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m sticking with the \u2018bald gatekeeper\u2019 regardless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As shown on the map, we arrived in front of the room where the City Lord was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy Lord, Joshua is here to see you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCome in\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to the maid\u2019s knock, a slightly faint voice came from inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExcuse me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The person inside the room turned out to be an unhealthy looking old man who matched the thin voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although he\u2019s almost 2m tall, his arms and legs are rather thin, so he gives off an impression of being very crunchy. His eyes are also pretty narrow, and he doesn\u2019t have much of a presence in general. His skin is so white that it makes you want to ask if he even goes out at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, you\u2019re saying\u2026 he\u2019s the one in charge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know what you mean. He doesn\u2019t look the part, but he\u2019s very reliable, so please don\u2019t let his appearance fool you\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I looked dubiously at the bald gatekeeper, he nodded and reaffirmed me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJoshua\u2026 that\u2019s a pretty mean thing to say\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry. But it\u2019s true, you know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, yes\u2026 but sometimes the truth can also hurt\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking at the two talking casually, I wondered if they are close friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, let\u2019s leave that aside for now\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Sigh \u201cAre you going to introduce me to the people behind you\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The City Lord muttered, while looking at us who haven\u2019t been introduced yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRight. They say they can get rid of the disaster-class monster.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIs that true\u2026!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, did you hear the big explosion outside?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI did\u2026 No way\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah. That was them. It was one ridiculously powerful water and wind magic. But they\u2019re mercenaries, so it will probably cost a lot\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to adventurers, the recommended reward is somewhat normalized by the rank of the request, but in case of mercenaries, the reward depends on, let\u2019s say, \u2018market price\u2019\u2026 The laws of supply and demand can be scary like that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA reward\u2026 I only have 100 million gold left\u2026 Could you please do something about it\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u201dWha~\u2026!?\u201d\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maid and the bald gatekeepers were both stupefied by the City Lord offering up all of his money, without even trying to negotiate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: It\u2019s true. His entire savings, excluding living expenses, amount to around 100 million gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If Alta says so, it means he really isn\u2019t trying anything, and is simply offering us all he has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou idiot! Why are you suddenly offering them all of your money! Negotiate, negotiate!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo\u2026 instead of wasting time negotiating, I would prefer them to subdue the monster, even if a little bit faster instead\u2026 It would reduce the anxiety and burden to the citizens\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut still, even if it\u2019s just a little\u2026\u2026 Ah, forget it! I\u2019m not going to fight you over this right now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The City Lord might not look very capable, but he doesn\u2019t hesitate to spend his entire fortune to save his citizens\u2026 that\u2019s really impressive all things aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, the Lord\u2019s offer is 100 million gold. Will you accept the request?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s good that you\u2019re eager and all, but can we at least hear what kind of monster it is first?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou still haven\u2019t told them\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bald gatekeeper palmed his shiny forehead. It actually made quite a nice sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After that, he and the City Lord explained about the Giant Man-Eater, but we didn\u2019t learn anything new, so I\u2019ll skip that part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ll ask you again, will you accept this request?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, we\u2019ll take it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I agreed to his repeated request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next we went over all the paragraphs of the contract and worked out all the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where did I suddenly get a mercenary employment contract you ask? Well, I had Maria contact Lucia, who had it sent to us with an express delivery (through the \u201cInventory\u2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve still got to stop by the Adventurers\u2019 Guild before we go fight the Giant Man-Eater.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Adventurers\u2019 Guild? What for?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I told him about my plans, the bald gatekeeper raised a question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to report to the guild, just in case. It would be a hassle if there was a request for subjugation already out there. Plus, we\u2019re trying to spread our name right now, so we\u2019ve got to advertise a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be honest, it\u2019s just a remnant of the \u2018Mysterious Rookie Adventurers Masterpiece Strategy\u2019. Things are going so smoothly, we\u2019re about to miss our chance here, so I\u2019m getting slightly annoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want to do a template!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn that case, I\u2019ll come along. I\u2019d like to at least watch you fight the Giant Man-Eater, even if I can\u2019t come with you\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo can do. You can only follow us until the gate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I firmly refused his request. It\u2019s also something we\u2019ve included in the contract earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the start, the bald gatekeeper asked to accompany us in the upcoming fight. Of course, I understood his feelings, but I firmly refused, saying that there are some things we have to keep a secret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maple and Chocolate are very limited in what they can do in their human forms, and the other party is reasonably strong as well, so I don\u2019t want to create a situation where they can\u2019t fight at full strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know. I\u2019m just saying\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bald gatekeeper still looks dejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen, I\u2019ll at least help you out by spreading word that \u2018monster extermination experts are on their way to fight the Giant Man-Eater, so everyone should stay away\u2019. I\u2019m not sure how effective it will be though\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh? Please do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the City Lord declares it, it will make our achievement go public to some extent. If we add the Adventurers\u2019 Guild on top of that, it will really help us get some name recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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After passing the message to the City Lord, he led us to the Adventurers\u2019 Guild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city was still disorderly, but no one tried to bother us. Well, we didn\u2019t have a carriage after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s still before noon now. We\u2019ve set the deadline for defeating the Giant Man-Eater as \u2018until this evening\u2019. While it\u2019s certainly dangerous, it doesn\u2019t move very fast, so If you leave the city before then, you will be able to escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walking through the turbulent city, we arrived in front of the Adventurers\u2019 Guild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSorry to barge in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bald gatekeeper opened the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside the Adventurers\u2019 Guild, some rough looking adventurers are drinking alcohol during the daytime\u2026 not. Obviously. I mean, the city is in a state of emergency. There are barely any people here. Correction, there\u2019s only one, a single receptionist girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, Joshua-san!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The receptionist is a little younger than me. Shaking her brown pigtails, she ran up to us from the counter. Her eyes are tearing up. What ever happened here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, Miss Kenny. Can you call Gilmas for me?\u201d (ED: Not sure if it\u2019s supposed to be a name, it\u2019s \u2018girumasu\u2019 in the raw, but it sounds a bit like \u2018guild master\u2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2026 The guild chief said he was going to the next town to call for help, and took a few C-rank adventurers out in a carriage\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat!? You\u2019re kidding!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bald gatekeeper looks shocked, but is that really that much of a surprise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing to the next town for help\u201d is a pretty lazy excuse if you ask me. It\u2019s not something a guild master would do himself to begin with, unless he happens to be fleeing the city, like this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, he was the first to run away. And he even had the gall to lie about it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait! Doesn\u2019t that mean we can\u2019t do any advertising in accordance with the \u2018Mysterious Rookie Adventurers Masterpiece Strategy\u2019 any more!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen, why is Miss Kenny still here?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBecause, it would be a problem if there was no one left in the guild, so he made me a temporary chief.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat the hell!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bald gatekeeper is furious, and so am I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the guild chief\u2019s position even something you can pass onto others that easily?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: No, it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, why is Joshua-san here? Is there something I can help you with?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, right\u2026 These guys are going to defeat the disaster-class monster. I\u2019m here to report that\u2026 Well, it doesn\u2019t really matter any more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bald gatekeeper explained to Miss Kenny, who still tried to diligently perform her duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDefeating the disaster-class monster\u2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know, it sounds like a joke, but it\u2019s true. I\u2019ve seen a bit of what they can do, and it makes me think that they might actually be able to pull it off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAre you referring to the mysterious rain before\u2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, it was them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It looks like her intuition is pretty sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I asked her a question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMiss Kenny, was there a request to defeat the disaster-class monster? If someone already took it, it\u2019s going to be a problem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t issued one. I mean, I couldn\u2019t, even if I wanted to. I can\u2019t even begin to imagine how high the fee would be. It\u2019s not the kind of request you can make on your own.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Incidentally, the 100 million gold reward offered by the City Lord is among the top 20 rewards ever paid to adventurers (according to Alta). It scarcely ever happened, even in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, it is not a personal request, but one from the City Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOk, that\u2019s all we needed to know. Then, we\u2019ll be on our way to take care of the Giant Man-Eater.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAre you sure? Didn\u2019t you say something about a publicity stunt?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn here?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, right\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There isn\u2019t much advertising we can do with only a single receptionist girl here, now is there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We left the guild and headed for the gate in the direction that the Giant Man-Eater was approaching from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen, I\u2019ll wait for you here. Please don\u2019t overdo it. If you find that you can\u2019t win, just run away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not that strong of an opponent. You don\u2019t need to worry so much\u2026 Still, thanks for worrying about us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOK, see you later.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Having parted ways with the gatekeeper, we headed out to subjugate the Giant Man-Eater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just in case, I checked the map, but it didn\u2019t seem like anyone, including the bald gatekeeper, was following us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a short walk, when the city was out of sight, we used \u2018Portal\u2019 to transfer us most of the way towards the Giant Man-Eater, and then we flew the rest of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is\u2026 pretty impressive\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sakura muttered, looking at the scene in front of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From up high, you could clearly see the difference between the landscape before and after the Giant Man-Eater has passed through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In front of it, it was a regular meadow, while behind it, it all turned into a wilderness. It really looks like some sort of a natural disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Giant Man-Eater itself is about 10 meters wide, which is considerably larger than the 6 meters of its regular counterpart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJust like we\u2019ve heard, it doesn\u2019t seem to move that fast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt would have been a disaster if it did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs long as it doesn\u2019t fly, Tira-chan can probably handle it \u2606\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGood luck~!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s time to check out the status of the Giant Man-Eater, which we\u2019ve been saving until now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Giant Man-Eater (Rampage \u2013 Gluttony)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Level 98<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skills: <HP Auto-Recovery LV7> <Tentacles LV8> <Poison Attack LV8> <Acid Attack LV8><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curse Mark: <Gluttony LV-><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remarks: A mad plant that preys on all living things and inanimate objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<Gluttony><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impossible to tame. Harder to escape. Can devour anything and everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026This is going to be fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For now, there are two parts I\u2019m interested in: \u2018Rampage\u2019 and \u2018Gluttony\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: \u2018Rampage\u2019 refers to the state of a monster that has run amok under the influence of the Demon Lord. Whenever a Demon Lord appears in the world, some monsters will start rampaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s because of the Demon Lord? Does that mean the rampaging monsters are being controlled by them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: The details of the Demon Lord\u2019s influence are unknown. \u2018Rampage\u2019 doesn\u2019t mean they are being directly controlled by the Demon Lord. Hypothetically, if the Demon Lord were to appear in front of them, they (monsters) would still attack them (Demon Lord) indiscriminately. To begin with, the Demon Lord is the \u2018Lord of the Demon Race\u2019, and not the \u2018Lord of all the monsters\u2019. (ED: They use the same Japanese word for \u2018monster\u2019 and \u2018demon\u2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From a human\u2019s perspective they are both enemies, but it\u2019s not like they are working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, please explain the \u2018Gluttony\u2019 part next. I\u2019m guessing it\u2019s one of the \u2018Seven Deadly Sins\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: As you have already guessed, it\u2019s a curse representing one of the seven deadly sins. Any monster afflicted with one will go on a rampage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yep, I knew it. Well, the \u2018Seven Deadly Sins\u2019 are an easy theme to handle. And they\u2019re pretty powerful for the most part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, it doesn\u2019t really change our plans to defeat it though\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right, tell everyone what you\u2019ve just told me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt looks like a strong enemy. Jin-sama, can I step in if something happens?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPlease do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maria suggested, after listening to Alta\u2019s explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf possible, I\u2019d like to fight it with just these mistresses, without Maria\u2019s help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s right, it looks stronger than I expected\u2026 but I\u2019ll still do my best.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s do our best \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The monster girls all seem to be in high spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Landing in its path, they prepared to face the incoming Giant Man-Eater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s do it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll Right!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGo~ \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maple and Chocolate, both in their monster form, and Tiramisu in her human form, all raised their voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the way, the non-participating members are watching from some distance away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c$% # $% &&!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Giant Man-Eater also noticed their presence and made a weird noise. It didn\u2019t get translated by \u2018Connect\u2019, so it doesn\u2019t seem to have any intelligible meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Giant Man-Eater tried to extend its tentacles towards Maples, but\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2019Aqua Javelin\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2018Wind Javelin\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThrow~ \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maple and Chocolate released a salve of magic attacks using the <No Chant> skill. Looks like they liked the javelin type spells so much, they both decided to keep using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Previously, I\u2019ve given all of my new subordinates some stats and skills of my choice to start them off, but since the monster girls were already pretty strong to begin with, I let them choose the skills they wanted instead. The two both chose the <No Chant> skill, saying that there\u2019s no better skill for people who usually fight with magic. And since their <No Chant> skill level is set to 5, the level 5 javelin type spells are the strongest ones they can use it with, right now, which is also one of the reasons why they chose to use them here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for Tiramisu, what she is doing is, in a word, \u2018stone throwing\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeing as she couldn\u2019t use any magic at all, she needed some means of long-distance attack, namely the <Throwing Mastery> skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Combined with her monstrous strength, an accurate hit from her was a force to reckon with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c#% $ &% @:!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three attacks hit directly, making the Giant Man-Eater scream (figuratively). Looking at its HP, this alone dropped it by about 5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Giant Man-Eater fluttered a little, before again stretching out its tentacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2019Aqua Spread\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2018Wind Slash\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though they don\u2019t have the same power level as the javelin type ones, the two spells have a much wider attack range, letting the two monster girls shoot down most of the approaching tentacles before they can get close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiramisu took this chance to continue her attacks, causing the Giant Man-Eater\u2019s HP to fall by about 2% with each landed hit. By the way, the stones she is using are being stored in her \u2018Inventory\u2019 in a large quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLooks like this isn\u2019t gonna cut it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe <HP Auto-Recovery> skill is such a nuisance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIts HP won\u2019t go down \u2606\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The girls keep throwing attacks at it, but with the Giant Man-Eater\u2019s <HP Auto-Recovery LV7> skill in effect, its HP barely decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only is its HP very high to begin with, it also has high defence, making it difficult to damage in the first place. It\u2019s quite a tough opponent for the three, not to mention the lack of fire element attacks is working against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, some damage continued to accumulate, but unfortunately\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSeriously!? It can recover HP by eating monsters around it!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUgh, now it heals itself even faster!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot good \u2606\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Probably thanks to the <Gluttony> skill, the Giant Man-Eater\u2019s HP began to recover even faster when it started grabbing nearby monsters with its tentacles and devouring them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meant that the amount of damage it recovered outweighed the damage he was being dealt, completely countering the monster girls\u2019 attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut the things it can eat aren\u2019t infinite! If we keep attacking it like this, we should win in the end!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur MP will run out long before then!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUh-oh!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI can keep throwing stones at it \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe number of stones is also not infinite!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUgh, you\u2019re right \u2606\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fighting at a long distance, the girls\u2019 ability to deal damage is slightly lacking, so I decided to give them a little advice through telepathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTiramisu. Are you only going to throw stones at it from a distance?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh\u2026 That\u2019s right \u2606 Stone throwing is just one of the cards in my hand \u2606 Me-chan \u2606 Choco-chan \u2606 Support me \u2606 I will go in close \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI understand!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGot it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiramisu stopped throwing stones and charged at the Giant Man-Eater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naturally, it sent its tentacles towards her, trying to stop her, but Maple and Chocolate shot them all down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh \u2606 Almost there\u2026 \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they couldn\u2019t handle all the tentacles, and one caught Tiramisu by the arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having successfully caught her, the Giant Man-Eater pulled Tiramisu toward it\u2026 or at least it tried to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiramisu was still standing with both of her feet firmly on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not really that strong \u2606\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apparently, a single tentacle was no match for Tiramisu\u2019s monstrous strength. (ED: \u2026and weight)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeing this, the Giant Man-Eater tried to extend additional tentacles toward her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cObviously, We\u2019re not gonna let you do that\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOf course!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This time, Maple and Chocolate successfully shoot down all the approaching tentacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response, the Giant Man-Eater opened it mouth in preparation to use its <Poison Attack> and <Acid Attack> skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh no you don\u2019t\u2026 \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiramisu grabbed the tentacle still wrapped around her arm and yanked it towards her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c$ %% @:; # !?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Giant Man-Eater got flung forwards, closing its mouth shut, looking almost as if it had tripped and fell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s do it \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUn!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They showered the Giant Man-Eater that fell down and couldn\u2019t move for the moment, with attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to its large body, Tiramisu could freely engage it in close combat, without worrying about getting hit by Maple and Chocolate\u2019s stray magic attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiramisu landed her signature drop-kick attack while again fully exposing her strawberry-pattern panties. She says it\u2019s unavoidable because with her weight, it\u2019s the strongest attack she can do at the moment\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Giant Man-Eater\u2019s HP kept falling rapidly. When it hit 30%, its movement speed suddenly increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like with the regular Man-Eater we\u2019d fought against in Kastal Queendom, reducing its HP below a certain level caused it to become enraged. At the same time, it kept stretching out its tentacles in search of anything else it could devour\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat won\u2019t work\u2026 It has already eaten everything in its vicinity\u2026 If it doesn\u2019t have a way to attract more monsters, it\u2019s pretty much useless\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, as Sakura just said, all the monsters in the vicinity were already in the Giant Man-Eater\u2019s stomach (figuratively speaking).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its rage mode doesn\u2019t seem to be working out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLooks like it\u2019s game over. They didn\u2019t even need my help. Brilliantly done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell done~!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we commented on their fight, the Giant Man-Eater\u2019s HP finally hit 0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVictory!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe mistresses have won!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAlright \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three monster girls cheered as we approached them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGood job. You\u2019ve done well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMasterfully done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCongratulations\u2026 Everyone was amazing\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWinners~!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt would have been tough without Honey\u2019s advice though \u2606\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese mistresses still have much to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s right. It was a mistake to only rely on long range attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maple and Chocolate, who have returned to their human form (naked), looked back on their battle while putting their clothes back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, you\u2019ve only just started working together. You should look for more ways to get stronger together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou\u2019re right.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ll do my best \u266a\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is how Tiramisu and her team ended up defeating the Giant Man-Eater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, all that\u2019s left is the clean-up\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Everyone loves the \u2018Seven Deadly Sins\u2019 theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a side note, this work is pretty terrible in its treatment of strong enemies. Well.. You\u2019ve probably already guessed that, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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