How to Live As a Returnee Munchkin Swordsman

Chapter 40

40 – Second sword, polik (2)

A monster’s lair created by a special magic crack.

Among them, the ‘source’ is a place that forms a unique structure.

The topographical characteristics and various magical phenomena of the monster’s lair are all melted, and various dangers that explorers call ‘traps’ lurk.

The same goes for enemies that appear.

There are times when monsters that are much stronger than existing monsters appear.

It was the ‘source’ that contained all the dangerous elements in the area, so if you were to completely attack the monster’s lair, you had to dig up to this source.

Paaa-.

Ka, ah-.

As soon as we arrived at the source, a bleak aura overtook us.

A stench that seemed to fill the surroundings.

horrific monstrosity.

And somehow… familiar magic.

In the scenery overlapping here and there in common, I was able to quickly recognize its identity.

“… Lahara.”

A shape very similar to the 2nd tier monster ‘Rahara of the Swamp’ that was hunted before appears.

not one

Two Laharas were approaching, hugging each other.

To think that the same series of monsters that have already been hunted appear again.

This is the moment when the tension that has been put in since entering is somewhat colorless.

It’s a somewhat obvious prediction, but rather so obvious that I couldn’t guess.

‘No, maybe this was where he was meant to be.’

The original habitation of the Rahara of the Swamps may have been at this source.

‘Escape’ of the demon.

Now that the unusual phenomenon has become a reality, there is nothing unusual about it.

Of course, it was rare for three or more Demonic Beasts to exist in one source, but it wasn’t the first time either.

“Edgar-sama, both of them are second-tier monsters of the Lahara series.”

“… Ray, can you see all those shapes?”

“The ＜Magical Eye＞ is an ordinary archer hero’s chance to acquire, but… I think I need it too, I’ve got it before.”

Archer hero’s ordinary coincidence ＜magical eye＞.

Contrary to the grandiose-looking name, it was just a coincidence that concentrated mana to the extreme in the eyeball.

By doing so, you can see distant objects in more detail, and you can grasp the shape of objects that are hidden or hidden in the terrain to some extent.

Although its performance is inferior compared to special coincidences such as ＜Clairvoyance＞ or ＜Mind Eye＞, it has high versatility and is subtly used in such party attacks.

Ray didn’t stop talking for a long time and started explaining right away.

“The Witchbeast approaching from the left is ‘Black Leather Lahara’. It is a monster that is very fast and possesses supernatural strength. There will be no special magical attacks as the ability is concentrated on strengthening the body. On the right is ‘Lahara of the Puddle’. It’s the exact opposite of the former. It specializes in water attribute magic, and it launches difficult attacks, so be careful.”

“… … .”

I was at a loss for words for a moment.

No matter how much Ray is a walking encyclopedia, I didn’t expect that he would know so well the information of the monsters, which are unique individuals.

Chaser, who knows these things in advance, is great, and Ray, who memorizes them all himself, is even more amazing.

Anyway, thanks to her, I was able to make a rough judgment about the monsters in front of me.

“It seems that Lahara in the swamp was the midpoint of these two monsters.”

“Exactly.”

Black skins have more developed physical abilities than swamps.

Puddles have more developed magic power than swamps.

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That was the final conclusion.

Accordingly, a hunting plan is also formed in the head.

First of all, after dealing with the black leather as quickly as possible, avoid the magic of the puddle as much as possible… .

“Instructor! Then I will deal with that puddle.”

“… what?”

I asked back like an idiot at the words of Reese who suddenly interrupted.

She said to me with a confident look.

“I am confident in facing magic. I’ll hold on to that guy, so Instructor, come deal with black leather or something. how is it?”

“… … .”

You don’t even want to hide it anymore?

When I made an absurd expression at Reese’s confident attitude, Ray, who was next to me, added.

“Then I will help.”

“Ray, the opponent is a second-tier monster.”

“It will be difficult to finish, but maybe you can hold on to it.”

Moment.

That said, I was able to realize one thing.

2nd tier monsters are beasts that can be hunted only when 3rd tier heroes form a party.

In order to be at least at the level of tying one’s feet…

It means that you have to become at least a 3rd hero.

and.

In other words, now Ray was revealing to me that he was a 3rd order hero or higher.

I smiled and looked at her.

“Now you tell me that simple fact.”

“… Sorry it took so long.”

“I told you now, so it’s okay.”

In any case, the division of roles was decided.

In fact, I was comfortable with this method as well.

If you use ＜Vellum Sword＞ to its extreme, you can deal with two monsters at the same time, but anyway, it’s less efficient than focusing entirely on a single target.

Hunt one beast in the shortest possible time, and then hunt the next beast straight away.

I nodded at the strategy they suggested and took out my sword.

“Then don’t get hurt. ray.”

“… All right.”

“Instructor! I won’t hurt you either!”

* * *

The battle went very smoothly.

Demonic beasts that attempt hand-to-hand combat based on their physical abilities certainly display great power, but to me, they are not that big of a threat.

The reason is simple.

This is because my physical ability overwhelms them in the first place, and the ＜Bellum Sword Technique＞ that I mainly use is also a sword technique that crushes the enemy based on that.

Special inevitability, such as ＜Steps of Falling Leaves＞, was also created because this technical aspect was reached to its limit.

‘Of course, high-level demon beasts may be picky… .’

However, that doesn’t mean that I can overwhelm all magical beasts now.

Because I haven’t fully regained the condition I had just before returning, and there are countless demonic beasts on the continent that boast powerful abilities.

Even if it’s only a 3rd tier monster, you’ll have to deal with it with tight tension.

‘Instead, I found a way.’

A way to bridge the gap has emerged.

＜Magic Stone Absorption＞, an inevitability attributed to the ＜Monster Chaser＞.

A very special ability that enhances physical abilities and increases magical power when absorbed.

The performance is too good to be called the first inevitability, but thanks to this guy, I found my way anyway.

If you use ＜Magic Stone Absorption＞ consistently, you can not only restore the state of your body right before returning, but also acquire more power.

Right now, the 2nd tier magic stone obtained after hunting ‘Lahara in the Swamp’ the other day.

Just absorbing it was enough to strengthen the body.

Kaaa-!!

“The tearing screams are all the same.”

Anyway, in the midst of such superiority in physical ability, ‘Black Leather Lahara’ easily gave me back skin.

There was no need to use ＜Step of Falling Leaves＞.

I only used the herbivorous diet of the ＜Bellum sword method＞ and cut every part of his body.

First the back, then the belly.

Then the tail.

Back and stomach again when you come back.

Ka, Kaaak-?!

It cut his long body into small pieces as if it were being cut into pieces, leaving no room for a counterattack by turning it into a jokjok stab.

‘Black Leather Lahara’, which obviously moved violently at the start… After a while, I started to flinch like a fish flopping on land.

and.

The finish is also…

“Your eyes are good.”

Kaaa-!!

A monster that utters a terrible scream and fights fiercely.

Just like the previous hunt, it ended with a finishing attack on the eyes.

Although a bit brutal, this is the neatest hunt.

No, there is nothing cruel about hunting witch beasts in the first place.

It’s because it’s a tribe called witch beasts that kills humans as easily as catching insects.

After taking my eyes off the dead body, I shifted my gaze to the other side.

It was the ‘Lahara of the Puddle’ that Ray and Reese said they would tie their feet to.

… however.

“… What the hell happened?”

Ka, ah-.

The Witchbeast was already collapsing in a weak state.

The water attribute magic that seemed to cover everything around was nowhere to be found, and all traces of the mana that filled the source disappeared.

Ray and Reese standing in front of him.

To be precise, Ray was also looking at Reese with an absurd expression like me.

* * *

After the simultaneous hunting of the two second-tier monsters was over, the attack on the source was over.

Fortunately, there were no traps or anything like that around, and there were no remaining monsters at all.

Probably those two and even Lahara in the swamp.

It seems that the existence of a total of three demonic beasts was the source of this ‘blue swamp area’.

and.

“lease. I know very well that you are not an ordinary swordsmanship student. I’ve thought about it before, and you don’t seem to have any intention of hiding it. However, why did you bring us here… What is your true identity? “I think it’s time to tell you.”

We were questioning Reese inappropriately.

It is said that Ray, the 3rd tier assassin hero, helped, but Lis succeeded in hunting down the 2nd tier demon beast almost on his own.

It was to find out what her true identity was.

… However, Reese’s expression was strange.

She looked into the distance with a restless face, as if she didn’t care about our interrogation process.

“Instructor. I’ll tell you everything, so why don’t we start by looking for a polik?”

“… what?”

“I will tell you everything! Instead, let’s start with the source reward. I wonder if the instructor can handle a polique- no, no. I wonder if I can even use the coincidence contained in the polique! I am very curious about that.”

“… … .”

A laugh comes out at her words that catch the floating clouds.

Should I call this reckless, or should I call it pure… .

Anyway, I decided to listen to her for now.

The reason why we were first introduced to this ‘Blue Swamp’ was because of the special treasured sword called ＜Polik＞.

Because the space at this source was small, I was able to find the loot in a fairly short amount of time.

“Edgar. It seems to be this sword.”

“uh! that’s right! no. That’s right, assistant! That’s it!”

A long, sharp sword blade and an ornately decorated handle.

A large-shaped blue jewel embedded in a place leading up to the handle.

A treasured sword that is similar to Galid, but has a distinctly different aspect.

The treasured sword called ＜Polik＞ that Rhys was looking for seemed certain.