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Chapter 99: To the Southwest
The day after dinner with the Titans, I sent Lufana out first.
"Thank you very much.
Lufana lowers her head deeply. My body is still weak and I can't walk, but Nam's men will help me.
"First, eat well and put your body back.
"Yes, by the time we meet again.
With the Nam's men, Lufana once again lowered her head and left the settlement behind.
Afterwards, I bid farewell to the giants in the settlement, and Nil and I went to Mt. Black Cloud.
"Bwahaha!
Hahaha!
"Wahaha!
"You guys shut up!!
Gong! Gong! Cancer!
Milnare hits Anti, Candy and Zanty in the head.
I'm familiar with this sight...
"Hah... there's a lot going on, but I'm going to do it thoroughly.
"Wahaha! Oh, yeah! Milnare's right!
"Milnare, Xanti. I was taken care of.
The two shook their hands softly when they said not to worry.
This is goodbye for now. Sinya. "
I see. Anti, Candy.
"I already told him what I wanted to say.
"Hurrah! That's right! Brother!"
Anti and Canty lift the gold and silver battle.
"The next time I see you, it's a battlefield. Friends."
"I'll be waiting. Friends."
Ah.
They were really gorgeous and very pleasant people.
So Nil and I broke up with the giants and headed further southwest on Mt. Black Cloud.
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After a few hours of breaking up with the Titans...
"It's been going on forever..."
Nil said so, looking around the invisible black mountains.
"It should be like this for a few days. It could be Neurose if I was walking alone.
"We're not alone, so don't worry!
I see.
Nil looks back and laughs. When she laughs, she feels a little brighter nearby.
"Ah, I forgot.
I'll open the inventory.
"You got a new shield for the event reward.
The name is the shield of the black flower.
I took it out of the inventory and found out at a glance the origin of the name.
There are irregularities on the surface of the shield and when viewed from the front, it looks like a petal.
The flowers are in the form of roses and camellias, and the outer circumference is randomly uneven to match the petals.
The size is one turn larger than Nil's black shield.
[Black Flower Shield… A black shield that mimics a flower. It is compatible with dark magic and can be captured into a shield.
Even if I look at the results of the appraisal magic, it is not written as a small shield, unlike when it was a black shield. At this size, it seems to be a normal shield.
"It seems we can capture dark magic again, just like the Black Shield.
I wonder if it's superior compatibility...
"I felt it when I was a black shield, but it's a shield with a strange ability, right?
I see. I don't think it's normal....
My body has grown and I should use this one.
"Yes! Thank you!
Nil gives me the Black Shield he had and receives the Black Flower Shield instead.
The black shield that I have used up to now has been maintained every day, but there are scratches that do not disappear completely, and it is quite used up.
When Nil's eyes glowed red, the center of the shield was glowing red as well as responding, but... even if I looked at the eyes as if they were cloudy, I don't think there was anything there.
It doesn't change when you try to hit it or scratch it.
Thank you for all the hard work you've done to get us into the inventory. Perhaps I won't let go of this shield.
"How does it feel to have it?
"That's right... when you get a little bigger, it's a little heavier than before.
However, it is not too big, and I think it suits my body and strength and is easy to handle.
Nil is making sure it's comfortable to use it while shaking it gently or standing up.
"Can I try magic?
"Of course."
Nil draws a magical formation from behind his shield.
When the hand glows black, your favorite shadow tentacle appears.
"There seems to be no change. Yes! I think I'll get along!
"Ha ha ha. That's good.
Nil's gear was renewed and we started moving the legs we had stopped.
After all, it was only after three days of walking through the black earth.
After a long time walking on the soil, the black clouds in the sky gradually clear up.
"It's been a long time since the sun..."
"My eyes are shivering..."
Nil said that and looked me in the eye.
"Ha ha ha. You look weird.
"Fufu. My husband is the same.
As they close their eyes and walk with a smile, they begin to see grass and trees.
"I heard that the next place you're going is a very different culture, but what is it really like?
"I've never been there before, but everything is very similar to what I used to be in Japan.
It is also a place that I always wanted to visit during the game, but could not be visited in the end.
It seems to be a place where there is a weapon called a sword in this world, and it seems to be a place with an atmosphere like old Japan.
The weapons people use there are predominantly swords, and those who use other weapons are almost absent.
"Is it similar to your husband's hometown?! I'm looking forward to it!
"I'm looking forward to it too. Everything seems to have a lot of swords.
"Yes, it's like a dream place, right?!
"Mm-hmm. That's right. Well, I'm not going to play, so don't forget that.
Yes!
I told you to dress up, but I'm looking forward to it after all. Most people would be satisfied with a man. Swords, samurai... they're so cool!
After all, when I was playing the game, I did a lot of research and most of the information was in my head.
Continue further southwest to reach the complete open sea. From there, I can get to the destination by passing through a high-difficulty dungeon called the submarine tunnel... which is a huge dungeon for more than a dozen parties, and I can't get through it alone.
If you're looking for a boat, you'll have to cross the rough seas all the time, and no one will force you to travel like that.
That's where I've always wanted to be, and I've been dropping you off.
When I was able to complete the most difficult dungeon that triggered my journey into this world, I thought I'd try the submarine tunnel dungeon alone, but it ended up coming this way, and that's how it works...
I think Nil and I should probably be able to cross now, but because it is in such a place, there is basically no exchange of people.
The location was discovered during the game, and I think it's been a long time since Fanderge was released. Indeed, there were dozens of people who managed to cross the border at a large party, and the information was made public online.
Simply put, because it is a place in the state of the clandestine country, it should have been set to develop as its own culture...
According to publicly available information, there are races that are only there... demons. It really bothers me. Mm-hmm.
It seemed like a very strong race, and it was my idea to ask for the help of the demons. I'm sure I'd like to go, but the Demons seem to be able to use magical powers different from magic. Some of them were fierce (if any) players who completed the high difficulty dungeon, but they didn't have any hands or feet.
Such a strong species would have no hand.
As can be seen from the fact that the sword is passing, there are a few people who know about the demons. Unfortunately, it seems that the demons who don't come out much outside the demonic world don't know the species, but when I told this story, Hollow and the others definitely told me.
Also, if Nil and I can negotiate well with the demons...
"Sword... I'm looking forward to it..."
Hoo... Nil exhales and inflates your imagination.
Nil seems to have become a big fan of swords. Definitely my influence.
"We're in a place where we can't get there without diving through the high difficulty dungeon, so I'll try to train you a little bit.
"Ok!
From that day on, both Nil and I doubled our morning special training time, practiced swordsmanship, and practiced the combination with Nil, and we worked hard to strengthen ourselves.
Nil, in particular, has been training with a sense of intrigue since his first battle with the Knights of Love.
When I heard about the black dogs, I thought that was the cause because I was showing a rather regrettable attitude.
Then, in the morning, three days passed after seeing the light of the sun for a long time.
"Haah!
Khhh!
"Haa!
Conn!
Nil and I were training in the morning when we became routine.
Only Nil's tone of voice and the sound of a wooden sword made for practice are heard around.
From the unspoiled Black Cloud Mountain to the unspoiled submarine dungeon, there is no way to call it a road, and the grass is scratched and scratched.
The landscape is slight with trees and weeds. Especially, there were plenty of grass to stretch all the way, and in some places there were tall bushes that exceeded my height. Wherever you go, it's just grass, and when you breathe through your nose, you can feel the thick green smell (warmth) flowing through your lungs.
When camping, they use magic to mow the nearby grass in a circle of about ten meters to secure a place.
I'm still doing combat training today in that part of the swarm.
"Hah... hah... do it!!
Kang-kang-kang!
Nil waves a short wooden sword and I catch it with a wooden sword.
Again!
Yes!
Kangkong!
They're coming in again, but they're powerless and weak.
Now Nil is teaching Kaido-style swordsmanship, which Nil was begging for. In other words, it's not a common swordsmanship, it's a swordsmanship that I learned from my father.
Nil was careful not to teach me how to use swordsmanship because Nil had learned from someone, and his sword had been shaken quite a bit from the beginning. Because I wanted you to take care of swordsmanship, which may be connected to your past, rather than the analogy taught by my father.
But I kept being asked to do it every day, and finally started thinking about my movements myself. I didn't think that would happen.
When this happens, I decided to teach you how to avoid strange habits.
I call it Kaido family style swordsmanship or something, but it's not that different from general Japanese swordsmanship. How to shred wasteful movements and forces. This would be the same for Kendo. I also told Nil that from the beginning.
I don't know much about swordsmanship in this world, but whatever weapon I use will end up there.
However, Kaido family swordsmanship has a rich color, a unique attitude, leg carrying, etc., and it is a different part from other swordsmanship.
However, if you suddenly teach it, it will hurt your body. First, before you teach swordsmanship, start by creating a body to use swordsmanship.
Khhh!
"Nh!!
Nil, who took the wooden sword I waved down with a short wooden sword, can bear the pain.
Ah!
Karan Karan....
A wooden sword imitating a small dagger that slipped off Nil's hand fell on the ground with a light sound.
The pattern of the wooden sword is unusually thin.
"That's enough for today.
"I can still do it!
"Nil."
I keep looking at Nil straight.
"I told you before. It's important to keep going every day. Just because I couldn't do it today doesn't mean I'm suddenly stronger tomorrow.
"... yes. I'm sorry, sir.
Nil has a slightly regrettable face, but he obeys honestly.
Seems a little anxious... but a little anxiety is better for training. There is no problem if you are only careful not to rush more than once.
I pick up the fallen wooden sword.
"If it's so thin, you won't be able to shake it.
"... yes... if I catch Master's wooden sword, I won't be able to endure it, I'll get away from my hands.
"I guess.
Buh! Buh!
Shake the wooden sword lightly, but even if I hold it, it's quite difficult to shake it.
"When you take it, when you shake it... shake it with minimal momentary force... it's very difficult. And... because I use muscles that I don't always use, I have general muscle pain..."
"Ha ha ha. That's what I was like at first. No, it could have been worse than Nil.
Nil smiles like usual when she strokes her head with a pom pom.
"Is your husband...?
"What, you think... you could have used swordsmanship since I was born?
"Ah, no. I just can't imagine that kind of thing...!
He seems to be suffering from muscle pain. She raised her eyebrows in an attempt to move her body many times.
"Where you have muscle pain now, you must be unconscious when you shake your sword.
However, if you use a wooden sword that is difficult to convey power, you must convey it more efficiently, and it will become a natural and suitable grip shape and posture. Use the muscles you need to shake the wooden sword from head to toe.
"Does that mean that if you use painful muscles now, you can shake your sword more efficiently and with no waste of movement or force?
"That's right. If we don't get over this, we can't move on.
"... yes! Good luck!"
Nil is inhibited by muscle pain when trying to grip both hands in front of her chest.
"Hahaha!
"Hmm... it hurts..."
I'll stroke Nil's head once more, pomping your cute mouth.
Nil has systemic muscle pain since the beginning of this training, so I handle the monsters that attack.
There are a lot of monsters because it is a place where people can't get through. However, there are no S-rank monsters like Salamander or Worm, so I can handle it alone.
There are other things I do on my journey. For example, replenishing and developing mold balls and bottles is one such thing.
And that night. Nil and I were working on a new item.
"Nil... be careful. If you suck... you'll die.
"Ha, yes...."
Wearing leather gloves, the clothes were worn out. Now we're all set.
After Nil spreads the wind magic, I take something out of the inventory.
Clear, viscous liquid packed in a bottle. Every time the bottle is shaken, the small bubbles that are trapped in the liquid are illuminated by the light of the fire and glow orange.
"... okay? Shall we begin?"
"... Goku... yes.
Open the scary lid.
"First, dissolve it in water and remove any debris.
I used my magic to do what I said.
"Let's skip the moisture and powder the rest.
The remaining bulk is made into a rug and powder.
"... Nil.
"... yes.
Nil stops the wind magic.
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"... you did it! Nil!"
Yes!
Nil and I are happy together.
"But... the problem is now..."
"Ugh... yes..."
I'll take the finished white powder over the fire in a flash.
"Let's go..."
"Yes...."
If you drop the powder in the parallax and fire, it will make a crackling sound.
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"Kuhhhhhhhh!! Stinky!! Ho ho ho ho ho!
Wow! Goho, goho, goho! My eyes!!
Nil and I immediately spread the wind magic to protect ourselves from the smell.
The smell is too strong and painful through the smell. Tears didn't stop coming out of my eyes, and my nose started pounding.
We were working on a Devil Tree on the Island of the Holy Souls. The sap was filled in a bottle.
I brought it to use for something with a lot of smell, but it was difficult to use it as it is, so I tried and made various mistakes.
If the smell is normal, it can't be kept in the waist bag, so I tried a lot to see if it could be processed to release the smell only when I used it, and this time, I went to this method.
I didn't feel the smell if I kept it in powder form. However, the moment it touched the fire and vaporized, it emitted a stronger smell than when it was sap, and it was no longer a murder weapon.
"Even if I chase the smell with the wind, it still feels like it's inside my nose..."
"The smell is too bad to breathe..."
"This is going to be pretty powerful..."
"Let's make a lot of things with a strict ban on fire.
"Yes."
This is how Nil and I were added a new item.
I don't want to use it if I can, but if it's a monster or a species with a good nose, it's not strange to pass out. I might use it someday...
The next day, I scratched the grass and found it in a landscape I had never imagined.
"... are you going through here?
"Ah... I guess so..."
The jungle is a simple example of the sight that spreads before you. I wonder.
A wide variety of plants flourish and the ground is muddy.
You can confirm the presence of insects and small animals just by running your eyes a little.
"When I was looking into it, it wasn't supposed to be like this...
If almost a decade passed, how much has changed...?
I can't see the jungle gap when I look to the right or to the left.
"I guess I'll have to go.
Yes...
Nil's face said she didn't like it. I know how you feel. In a place like this treasure trove of life, me and Nil are on the side of being eaten. Even insects like rice grains can kill you. That's what scares me.
However, there is no time to detour, and there is only a way out of this jungle.
"I know I'm uncomfortable, but there's no other way but to proceed carefully. Let's go."
"... I see.
Nil took a big, deep breath and stepped into the jungle.