Four days later, we arrived in a nearby village, where we left our horses and arrived on foot to our destination.
"This is Lake Richnal, where the demon of the example came out. Now the tide is high and the water level is low."
The place where Mr. Grett and the others showed us, it was a lake located a short distance from the sea.
There's a tree growing over there with roots visible from the water and poor vision, and the mud ground is showing its face like a path.
Does the tide mean this lake is connected to the sea?
I guess there's no way to walk if you're in normal condition.
Did you think that far and match your departure time to come for a time when the tide would pull?
That's a B-rank adventurer, I can count on you.
"There's something about it. It's an atmospheric place. I don't like to move around here."
"Now you still have a lot of places to walk. We've come many times to explore, so don't worry, follow me."
"You don't seem to like adventurers to this extent, little girl."
"Well, you don't have to tell me."
Mr. Marth tells me with a laugh, Estelle is swelling her cheeks and seeming dissatisfied.
I don't know because I haven't been to many places like the swamp before.
He even looked a little disgusted when he went to take down Frogman, and he doesn't seem to like places like this.
"And it looks like a huge forest...... it's a lake. Exploring this place is breaking my bones."
"Is there anything that stands out? Like a patron saint's shrine."
"No, it shouldn't."
Whoa, Mr. Cruise, who didn't talk much while accompanying me, answered!?
Could it be this guy from Severia?
I'm not a member of the temple, so I don't seem to know much about it, but as far as I've been exploring it, do you feel there are no temples here?
So I doubt why Diabols was around here... it wouldn't be another trap would it?
While I had that doubt, I just decided to follow Mr. Grett and the others to start exploring here.
"I'm going ahead with me and Azeri, so you guys follow me later. Magicians and clerics don't come too close to the water."
"This is the area where Crocodiles live. Be careful, it's dangerous to get close."
"Okay. To some extent, I know where the demon is, so I'll let you know when I get close."
"What, you even know where the demon is in the water?... Surprisingly."
Mr. Mars has been praising you!?... Are you praising me?
I used to tell them that demons were coming in advance on map maps before I got here, but maybe that's why my ratings got a little better.
In the meantime, at first, we only followed Mr. Grett to see what he was doing, but before that, Estelle started consulting with Mr. Vail.
"Uncle or I, which one of us should do supportive magic?
"Then shall I ask your daughter? I want to see what you can do."
"Hehe, I'll take care of it"
"Then I'll do some supporting magic, too."
Estelle and Sissha are going to cast backup magic on all of us one after another.
After the support is finished, Mr. Mars and Mr. Azery advance along the mud path.
Once Mr. Mars and the others have made some progress and are safe, follow the signal and we will proceed.
I knew you were just used to exploring, and Mr. Grett and the others moved smoothly.
Mr. Vail and Mr. Cruise are always standing by to put him in cover, so that he can respond immediately if anything happens.
Then for a while I was on track with nothing, but the map app I was looking at shows a red mark and moves towards Mr. Marth.
I rushed to scream and try to tell him, but Mr. Mars had already jumped out of the water.
"Get away! They're coming!
The screams of Mr. Mars led to all of Mr. Grett and his men being in a state of collision.
When I stood up for what was coming out, I showed up from the water, a giant green crocodile.
I'm getting used to it now, but it doesn't leak in the usual example and it looks like it could be 4 or 5m in size.
"Ooh, I can't believe I noticed myself before I taught. Mr. Mars, that's amazing."
"It's not even surprising. If demons only come from the water, just be careful there. Well, I think he's got a good B-rank."
Just sayin '. I knew Mr. Mars was a man of strength.
Is that why you're safely entrusted with the lead?
Mr. Mars turned without being frightened by the giant crocodile, sliding into his side at an unstoppable speed in his eyes and releasing a kick to his flank.
The crocodile bends his body to a letter to the side and flies, rolling gobbly on the mud ground.
Where it stops, Mr. Azery cuts it off with a dagger, plus Mr. Cruise punches in an arrow.
The crocodile tried to make a move, but the move was dull, before which Mr. Mars approached and slapped his fist in even more.
Is Mr. Marth's attack particularly intense, so much so that every single shot of crocodile giant floats in the universe?
This doesn't seem to be our turn... shall we check our status before they take us down?
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● Race: Crocodiles
Level: 50
HP: 6500
MP: 0
Attack: 1600
Defense: 900
Agility: 85
Magic Resistance: 20
No intrinsic ability
Skill Death Roll
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When the crocodiles stopped moving when Mr. Marth and the others hit him with a bump, Mr. Vail unleashed the magic of fire on all the stops.
It was about the size used by a teacher at Listeria College, but when it landed, the crocodile became a particle of light and disappeared.
You didn't have time for us to get our hands on it after all. It's dangerous to help poorly and break up the collaboration, and until you get used to it, do you want to see how it goes?
"I'm sorry I left it to you"
"No, that's okay..."
"What's wrong with you?
Mr. Grett is tilting his neck with his hand against his chin.
Mr Mars and Mr Azery are back, but they all look confused.
Was there anything strange about this fight?
"Even if we get backup magic, aren't we getting too strong? Marth's kick was unusual."
"Oh, oh, I didn't expect anything to blow up so much. I thought you were a little girl, but you're amazing."
"There's nothing like that. Besides, it's like supporting magic."
"Besides this..."
"I watched your daughter sweetly, but she doesn't seem to be just a magician..."
Oh, is that what you mean?
Enhanced Mr. Estelle's support magic is amazing, too, but it's got me and Knoll's buffs all over it. 65% more Attack and Defense is not Dade.
I was pretty surprised when I fought with Dius and the others.
We continued to explore the lake for a while, albeit with such noise, but never discovered anything in particular.
"You can't see anything unusual so far. Are you still just passing through here by chance?
"What do you think...... it looks pretty spacious here too, so even if there's something going on, it sounds pretty spicy to find"
I went around to some extent and the map app has been buried quite a bit, but this lake is pretty big.
It's hard to get around because you can't see ahead with the growing trees, and there's only a few places to go.
It seems like the only time we can explore it is when the tide is pulling, and we can't go too far back.
I originally planned to take a few days to investigate, but I don't feel like I can find anything after spending all my days.
When I'm thinking about whether I can keep looking for it in the dark clouds, Estelle has made a suggestion.
"Hey brother, if you want to check it out, how's the center of the lake? He's a flying demon, so he might have planted something where he shouldn't normally be."
"I don't know because that demon seems pretty nasty. Is there any chance that we're doing something in the back of the woods in Quelles, or where we can't even walk?"
Is it true that the first way to look at the center in a place like this is the main road?
Besides, given the way Diabols has done so far, there's a good chance he's doing something in that difficult place to get to.
Mr. Grett, who was listening to our conversation like that, joined the conversation.
"Having said that, it's dangerous to go to the heart of Lake Richnal. If you look for it in the dry tide, you may find a way to get there... but even if you can reach it, you don't know if you can go back while the water's pulling."
"Even if we go by boat, Crocodiles will be there. It's a good feed to get on the boat."
I knew time was the neck. There's nothing I can do if the tide fills me up during my exploration.
It's not a threat on the ground. Nor can Crocodiles fight back against Locke if he's in the water.
Going by boat is scary, as is moving around the surface where that giant crocodile is.
Whatever Crocodiles can do, it would be too dangerous if Diabols came up with something there.
Danger in exploration can be described as an accessory, and it seems silly to proceed and cross dangerous bridges.
I was worried that I couldn't get there safely... Estelle called again.
"Then you should walk normally, right? Brother, which direction is the center of the lake?
"Uh, I think it's that way."
I know the topography to some extent in the map app, so I know roughly where the center is.
When I pointed him in that direction, Estelle put a cane in her hand with a yellow grimoire.
What, hey, what are you going to do, Mr. Estelle!
"Eh!
Gogo and surroundings began to vibrate as they ground with their luxurious canes.
Mr. Grett and the others are in a panic about something, but the ground is coming up from the lake without a problem.
That grew toward the center of the lake, and in no time a road of height more than double my back length could be created.
"Now you can walk to the center of the lake without going underwater, right? I kept the mud in place to make it easy to walk."
"I'm starting to do something terrible again..."
"I saw this before and I knew it, but the magic is supposed to be amazing... we need to be careful not to be punished"
Yes, I should have asked Mr. Estelle from the beginning!
Not only is it tall, but it seems to be nearly 10 meters wide. And that stretches all the way back.
I'm laughing at you for not feeling burdened at all, using all the magic you've had so far.
Sissha is shivering when she sees that... but what the hell would she do if she were to be punished now?
Even we were so surprised by the sight that we were used to seeing, but more than that, Mr. Grett and I had never seen him before.
"Dude, whatever this is..."
"This is what a hell of a party was all about..."
"Yes, who the hell are you! I can't believe I've exercised my magic so far without a chant!
"As normal as this, don't be so surprised."
Mr. Vail, the same magician, is surprised, but more excited than that.
Looks like Estelle's magic is awesome from this guy.
Or, more than that, you didn't say anything that bothered Mr. Grett... they thought it was a hell of a party for us!
Upon settling down, Estelle decided to take the path she had made and head to the centre of the lake.
Crocodiles roamed the perimeter on the way, but they can't seem to climb because they're made at right angles to the water. Now don't proceed safely.
The road was interrupted when some progress was made, but again, when Estelle poked the ground with a cane in the same way, the water would rise and the road could be raised.
"I'm raising the ground one after the other, but is magic okay?
"Yeah, something that's efficient and less consuming thanks to the enhancement. We're building magic into this."
That's what Estelle has said. She has shown me the silver bracelet she is wearing on her arm.
Shizuku of the Moon? It's an item I got a long time ago, but I guess I'm using it before I know it.
Is it because of this that Estelle doesn't run out of magic?
"It's been a long time since I got that item, but how much magic do you have in store?
"Well, that's over $3 million."
"3 Million!? When were you saving up like that!
"Just a little while on vacation or when I get home. I'm saving up for what I'll be wasting on my natural recovery. Oh, don't worry, I'm not being impotent."
"... well, thanks for everything"
"Hehe, you're welcome"
I didn't think you were saving that much.
Considering Estelle's MP is now 6700, there is no stopping.
I really can't believe Estelle's saving up for these times until her day off.
While appreciating Estelle's usual efforts, we went to the center of the lake.