I left the city early the next morning.

Hikaru enters the mountain path from the entrance close to the city with Lavia.

I was going to take a day to climb the mountain today.

By evening we'll be down the mountain and tomorrow we'll be back in Scalazard. You will be able to attend the college the day after tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

It was a less-green mountain, with half-dead shrubs.

Occasionally, there is greenery in the indented area. Could be an alpine plant. It is checked for rare herbs.

Hikaru was constantly rolling out "Magic Detection". When you sense magic, cut the detection and check with the naked eye. Some things you don't know unless you see them with your naked eye. This was one training.

Monsters —— rather than animals appear very rarely. It's like deer and rats.

"Phew —— just getting a little tired"

"Ha, ha, ha... really. But I think I've gained some strength."

There's just a stump in the open place, but it was a resting place.

Lie down side by side.

What Lavia is referring to as "health" would be because of the soul board "stamina" 1, which Hikaru waved when fleeing in the "Underground of the Ancient Divine People".

"Were you trained in a dungeon?

"Actually, I've increased your ability to stamina."

Lavia patted her eyes.

"Wow... you can do that too"

And —— I was told as if it was inadvertent why.

As for Hikaru, he is a Soulboard ability and thinks Hikaru himself is different from being superior.

But Lavia isn't.

There was originally a "profession" in this world, which is inseparable from one's abilities. Hikaru's soulboard is directly linked to Hikaru's own assessment.

"Hikaru, look. I can see the city yesterday."

Looking back, there is a small city spreading beneath my eyes.

A small city along the street.

Although there is a hiking trail, I am lonely.

There is no leisure called climbing in this world. We all need to climb the mountain.

Who picks mountain vegetables, who needs help across the mountain, who hunts animals, besides --.

"! Lavia, get down!!"

Hikaru's "intuition" worked.

Hold Lavia's hand and lay down. Activate "mass blockade".

Beyond the blue sky, pounding, and little black dots.

That was a black dot for a while.

though --.

"Is that... bird, isn't it?

"Lesser Wyburn."

It's a beautiful monster.

Dragon species in particular considered humans to be predatory targets and were recommended to crusade as soon as they were found.

(You're lucky)

As soon as we have a Lesser Wyburn sighting, "Crusade Request" goes to the Adventurer Guild. That's why Hikaru didn't expect to meet dragon species in this mountain.

Wyburn flies over here.

I haven't noticed the hikals lying on the ground. My body is completely hidden in my jacket.

Even as I stood, if there was a "mass blockade," I probably wouldn't have found it, but just in case.

It's not surprising that a monster has something beyond human "intuition".

Wyburn descended beyond the ridge, close to the Hikars as well.

"... Hikaru? It says' Let's go over there 'on your face?

"Do I look like that?

"Yeah. That's weird. This time it was supposed to be about collecting magic ore, magic fossils, distributed in mines. Hikaru said it was advantageous to see magic."

"Well... yeah"

Standing up, with her hands on her hips, Lavia grins.

"You're going to pick up" The Leaves of the Dragon Kidney Hua "?

"... Correct"

Starting with Lesser Wyburn, the dragon species prefers the scent of flowers called "Dragon Kidney Hua". Especially near the nest. Some people carry seeds and bother planting them —— although only for the higher dragon species.

Therefore, if we find the dragon species and check the behavioral pattern, we will know the location of "Dragon Kidney Hua" immediately. Of course, it goes hand in hand with the danger of being found by dragon species.

"You got it."

"Even though there were plenty of other near-field requests for good sampling, I deliberately chose this mountain, which has a proven track record of adopting" Dragon Kidney Hua's Leaves ". I thought so from the beginning."

"... wise eye, I'm afraid"

"But why? Suddenly you were willing to save the Dean of the Academy? Though I don't think a college director so rude needs help."

"Hmm... well, that's true"

There was a reason.

I talked to that green-haired league and Hikaru found out. that this Union is built on the delicate balance of the seven small countries.

Tubra, a native of the Dean of the College, is small, among other things, and it is very uncomfortable for the Dean of the College to lose his legs.

That can't be greatly improved by passing the "Dragon Kidney Hua Leaf". But the league needed it, and if he's ready, Hikaru wonders if I can bet on him.

to balance this country.

Yes, I explained it to Lavia as well.

"Hikaru...... how come you don't even get what you get?

"I will always be in this world. I want to make this world with you a little better. That's why I'm so selfish."

"Hikaru"

Lavia takes Hikaru's hand and holds it.

"I'll help you, too."

"Thanks.... well, I don't know until I try going back to the city. After seeing if he was properly apprenticed to Kotobi's teacher."

"You see if he's serious about changing this country, or if he's ready"

"Exactly."

Hikaru was strangely positive and was going to face this world.

Because I told Lavia everything. And because she accepted.

I'd do anything for her, and I wouldn't want to rule out any elements that could break the peace in this world.

"Well, let's go after Lesser Wyburn."

Hikaru goes over the hill with Lavia.

Then —— a long way down the slope, there was a stuffy, green, bushy place.

There lies Lesser Wyburn.

"... asleep?

"Looks like it."

"Lavia, will you wait in the shadow of the rock there?

"Are you going alone?

"It's easier to be alone." Hidden "is constantly unfolding while Lavia also hides. But if I give you a signal, release the maximum firepower magic."

"... ok"

Sending Lavia out into the shadow of a rock, Hikaru goes down the slope alone.

There are a lot of pebbles and I'm about to slip. The stone rolls from the center and under my feet.

It is a problem when the stone hits the Lesser Wyburn, so I proceeded with my steps while adjusting the angle.

I look back.

Lavia is looking at this one from the rock shadow —— it should be. But I can't see it from Hikaru. Because "secret" is activated. Stick your eyes out and you'll see you're there. Even though Lavia was there from earlier, it felt like her head was regarded as part of the landscape on its own.

(Does it look like this? That's comforting)

Is it equivalent to one level per stare?

Anyway, Hikaru heads to Lesser Wyburn.

I can see its size as I approach it.

The torso is the size of a school bus.

And there are giant wings.

(Now you're inferior (Lesser)...)

Are monsters like the usual Wyburn, or Dragon, even bigger?

Besides, that dragon I saw in "The Underground of the Ancient Divine People" - "Dragon" and "Dragon" - seems to be clearly distinguished, and what is twisting like a giant snake seems to be called a "dragon".

Something like wings growing on lizards is a "dragon".

"--Zuuuu..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................."

Apparently, he's really asleep.

The smell of fresh smell drifts.

Lesser Wyburn's mouth is red and wet. They ate something.

Beneath its torso —— dragon kidney hua grows.

Red flowers like blood. An unusual flower, with petals bouncing back and forth.

The leaves grow spreading along the ground.

(That would be an easy win if you keep going)

Hikaru approaches Lesser Wyvern --.