The World Is Overflowing with Monster, I’m Taking a Liking to This Life

Resume exploration of the mall.

It's the biggest facility around here.

It boasts a good size just to walk.

It's getting dark out there, too, and let's just say we can get it done early.

First, head to the food office.

Secure food.

"... I knew you were wasting a lot of time"

That's what I thought when I went around the food corner.

Meat and vegetables were particularly bad.

The orcs must have eaten it all up.

It was scattered on the leftovers.

So did the goblins, but they don't eat when they attack humans.

"I guess the reason monsters attack humans is' XP '..."

If you don't see it as' bait ', it's natural to think that' hunting 'makes sense in itself.

I guess levels exist in other monsters, just as levels exist in Momo and Aka.

And experience and skills.

If we take down monsters and level up, the opposite is not strange.

Monsters are hunting humans and raising their level.

As Momo evolved, it is also possible that the more time passes, the more powerful monsters will be created.

... you're too hard, this world. It's not human-friendly.

"... hmm? Wait, what happens if a human kills a human?

Could it be that... you get EXP in the same way?

Worst anticipation that came to my mind unexpectedly.

I don't have the courage to try, but I felt it was likely.

Kill people, level up......

No... let's not think about it.

If you did, you can't do that.

If people see me as an object of experience too, I'll probably be no longer a 'person' from that moment on.

Even the selfish ones are self-conscious, but I still don't want to abandon humans.

Let's get back to thinking.

Look for foods that look okay.

As a result, we were able to get couplers, sweets, seasonings, and pet bottles.

I'm especially glad you got the water.

Store in the item box.

Turn to the back door for staff and collect unopened cardboard as well.

With all this, it will be enough.

The premise is that you don't use it to fight monsters.

"Tomorrow, I think I'll go to the dirt and collect some water..."

I didn't use domestic water for combat.

We need to prepare the water to be used for 'rain'.

After collecting the groceries, I looked around at another booth.

Most of these establishments sell clothes or shoes, but what I wanted to see was somewhere else.

"... good. Looks like you're safe."

Reach the sales office.

The shelf collapses and the product is scattered on the floor, but there is no problem with the quality.

I can read it normally.

"'Super easy. Survival Techniques Even Beginners Can Do"... "

I grinned deeper as I turned the book in my hand.

Yeah, we're in a bookstore in a mall.

Now that convenient objects like smartphones, computers, and the Internet are unavailable, the only way to do the research is to examine these professional references into the tunnel.

Medical, survival and agricultural relations in particular are essential knowledge for survival.

Though I can afford food, I have to start farming myself at worst.

I have to go to a library or a big bookstore in the heart of the city when it comes to something more professional, but that would be enough for now.

... Let's retrieve manga books and lanobes as well.

When I can afford it, I want to read it. Oh, it's a new issue.

"But I guess I can't read it anymore..."

This is the world.

There will be no more books published.

I thought so and got a little hung up.

Collect the book and walk in the store again.

I also collect grocery corners, bedding stores, dishes, etc.

Fortunately, there were no pseudo-monsters such as Mimic.

By the end of the search, the surroundings were completely dark.

"That's about it for today..."

Finish your exploration and take a breather.

Then there was a reaction to 'Sovereignty'.

It's a sign of a monster.

"You're not in the mall. Outside..."

"Crisis Sensing" has not reacted so well.

Goblins or zombies?

Approaching the reactive direction of "Sovereign", there was a monster there to see for the first time.

"... you're a bone"

"Wow."

It was a monster commonly known as Skeleton.

He looks like a skeletal specimen, wandering around with a stick or a rusty sword.

The central part of the ribs shows a red demon stone instead of the heart.

The surrounding area is dark, but because of the 'dark vision', I can see the monster without any problems.

How many... five?

You don't seem that strong.

From the reaction of "Crisis Sensing," it would be as strong as goblins and zombies.

HP is healing a lot too.

Because of that.

Let me try new skills.

"Momo, Aka, we're hunting"

"Wow."

"... (sighs)"

We approach Skeleton unnoticed.

First, use "Manipulation Shadow".

"Manipulation Shadow" is a skill to change and manipulate "Shadow" just like Momo.

Change it like a rope or a crawl, and imagine it restraining the winding motion on a monster.

'Shadow' moves right, approaching the skeletons.

"Huh...!?"

The skeletons are surprised by the 'shadows' that suddenly restrained them.

No, I don't have a look, but I'm probably surprised.

Skeletons are desperate to move and resist, but they can't get out.

"Wow..."

I also thought when I saw Momo use it, that's a more useful skill than I thought.

User-friendly and versatile.

Works great with other skills.

As it is, you can strangle them or use 'ninja' to defeat them, but let's ask Momo here.

"Momo, can we go?

"Wow!"

Momo nods and leaves one step forward.

Then he stretched out the 'shadow' and changed it like a hammer.

The shadow hammer smashes the skeletons lightly.

Apparently, the durability is low as it seems.

The red demon stone rolls to the ground.

"You've earned experience."

After the High Oak battle, Momo's ability to manipulate the shadow also seems to have increased in level.

I have other skills that I have acquired, but I will not use them this time.

That one is powerful, but it stands out.

Other monsters could come by, and we should refrain from using them.

"Wow!"

The battle is over, and Momo snuggles up.

"Okay, great. - Momo."

"Knock."

Caress thoroughly with Moffmoff and praise Momo.

Don't rely on Momo more and more.

Finish the fight with the skeletons and we'll be back in the store again.

Let's take a break here today.

I have to rendezvous with Mr. Itinose tomorrow.

"All right, Aka, please"

"... (sighs)"

Ensure proper space and coat Momo and my body with 'shadows'.

From above, it simulates and blinds the acorn to the way it blends into the surrounding scenery.

If anything happens, Aka notices immediately, and you can't break through Aka's defenses unless you've been attacked or have a high oak class offense.

It's a safe bed.

"Bye, Momo, Aka, good night"

"Wow."

"... (sighs)"

Were you tired or were you able to fall asleep immediately?

Thus the third night passes, and the morning sun rises again.

Day four begins.