Three days after entering the Algud Mountains to search for Silva Rector.
We were still out exploring the woods today, but so far there's been no sign of Silvarector.
"Woah, today is the third day."This forest is too big. I can't see the tip at all
Martina's Ghost has explored it using the map app, but she can't find any Silvaretto.
The forest is too wide for us to make any progress in exploration, and the forest seems to be a place of monsters, so we can't go camping, but we go home every day.
Even if you put a beacon in it, it could be destroyed by monsters, and it would be dangerous to be attacked the moment you move.
I also used the Dimension Room, but for the same reason, I didn't want to use it in the hunting grounds except in an emergency.
So I was in the woods every time I changed the intrusion location... but if I can't find it like this, I have to think about installing a beacon.
Not only that, but this forest feels a little strange and I'm vigilant.
When I was still exploring and taking a break today, Esther again asked me the question.
"Hey, isn't this forest weird after all?"I've been searching for three days and there's no monster at all. "
"There are certainly some Snake and Spider monsters, so if you're a B-ranked adventurer, it's hard to just explore."It's a pity that I thought I could fight so hard. "
"The Trent monsters are found by Martina, but I don't see any other monsters."What do you mean? "
"Mmm, this is my first exploration, but there are no enemies!"You can't show me what I'm doing! "
"You don't have to fight." I want to go home soon. "
I couldn't find any monsters except Trent in the woods.
According to the head of the association, there were ferocious snakes, spider monsters, and many others... but I haven't been attacked by a monster since I started exploring.
I thought it happened on the first day, but on the second day, right?It felt like I was tilting my neck, and on the third day, this discomfort turned into certainty.
Estelle and the others had spoken several times, but they seemed to have thought about it as much by chance as I did, but they were convinced that the search today was abnormal.
If there were no monsters, I would normally think it would be good to explore, but I was scared that the monsters were missing from the hunting grounds.
From experience so far, this kind of phenomenon doesn't happen in many places.
In short, there is a high likelihood that the abnormality is an antecedent or that it is in the process of being abnormal.
Except for Martina, who hadn't experienced anything unusual, her face was clouded by a bad feeling, but among them, Freesia was acting suspiciously.
Looking for something to wiggle your head around, or look around you on a tree.
"Freesia, what's wrong?"
"Hmm, there's something strange about this forest."Besides, I feel like I've been seen by someone for a long time today..... "
"Eh, are you being watched!?"
Hey, normally I think it's just your imagination deep in the woods, but when Freesia says something like this, there's definitely something going on!
I rushed to check my surroundings in the map app, but I didn't see any reaction in the map app.
"There's no one in the map app..."Martina, I need you to search the perimeter for anyone who's hiding. ”
"Cook, leave it to me!" I'll find you soon! "
Martina laughed as she covered her face with one hand and summoned a new Ghost to spread out.
After that, we all watched over her for a while...... as smiles gradually disappeared from our faces and the cold sweat grew.
"What do you say? Is anyone nearby?"
"... I couldn't find it."
"Don't be so frustrated."The other party is not visible in the map app.If you're really here, you won't find it that easily. "
They're supposed to be able to monitor us, but they don't show up in the map app, and even Freesia doesn't know exactly where they are.
If it's true, it could be Martina's undetectable level of mimicry or her covert powers.
”The monster disappears unnaturally, and I can feel an unidentified gaze... is it weird again?”
"That's highly likely, isn't it?"Is there a vanishing diabolical servant of the Marignant? ”
"Then you should be able to spot Martina's Ghost or Freesia."Estelle, is there any magic around? "
"Hmm, the magic in this forest itself is a little thick, but there's no sign of magic being exercised."I wouldn't be able to sense any of the advanced concealment magic.... I thought I'd wipe out all of this. "
”That's right... well, let's think about it as a last resort when something is done”
Even with our enemies, we can't find them. It's definite that they're not just people.
Estelle's magic is enough to turn this whole area into scorched soil, so it's possible to use her worst hand to bring it out.
However, the damage to the forest is enormous, and if you attack without knowing if you are an enemy, you will be sure to be hostile.
If that happened, it would interfere with my exploration of the forest, and I would like to keep an eye on it for now.
It was troublesome to turn into a snake with a poor stimulus.
We moved as if we were searching through the woods after a break, pretending not to be aware that we were being watched.
"What do you think? Do you still feel the gaze?"
"Yeah, it's not the same as before."Someone is definitely watching us. "
Looks like they're coming after us perfectly, even while we're moving.
Freesia and Martina continue to search for enemies in my map app, but I haven't been able to find them.
It looks like Freesia's been watching you from today, but it's creepy if you don't understand your opponent's intentions.
Even if I was moving like this, it would still be obvious, so I thought I'd give it a shake.
Martina came to the spot where she found a mimicry of a torrent, a giant green tree that was relatively nearby.
"Estelle, attack that torrent with magic."If we move, the person watching may take some action. "
“Yeah, I got it. Then I'll make it as flashy as I can.
"... keep your eyes peeled for damage."You're pretending that you just defeated a monster. "
Even if you say it's flashy, if you use magic that makes your surroundings more grounded, you might become even more vigilant or hostile.
I haven't fought a single fight since I got here, and I want to see how the guys watching us react.
I wanted to make a gesture that the Guardian didn't notice, so I just accidentally defeated the monster I found.
As soon as Esther opened the grimoire, a magic circle appeared above Trent's head, forming a sphere of light.
As a light bulb fell into the magic circle, it became a pillar of light and rained down on Trent.
Trent, swallowed by the light, was moving and moving his branches like a whip, but quickly disappeared.
"It was like a rare species of torrent, but you defeated it in an instant..."
"I'm stronger than I was back then, and so are my gear."Even torrents with high magic resistance won't be a problem. "
"Whoa! Estelle-san's magic is amazing!"It's super cool! "
"Fufu, thank you."
Martina's eyes glowed with excitement, and Esther smiled.
It was a flashy but pinpoint attack on the torrent, and it didn't harm the surroundings, just like Esther.
I didn't know how strong that torrent was, but it's definitely stronger than normal torrenting.
"Well, I hope there's some movement now..."
While moving again, I was checking the map app and some reaction appeared.
A purple mark appears, and if I zoom in and take a closer look at it, it looks like a humanoid.
Ten of them are quite far away from us, and we keep a certain range so that they do not fall off in the direction of travel.
"Huh? I see the purple mark."It feels like a human being... and there are multiple reactions "
"It's a color I've never seen before.Is this also a new feature in the 3D map app? ”
If I could think of it, I wouldn't be an ally or an enemy.
Hmm, because the blue is not hostile and the red is hostile, is the middle one purple?
Depending on what we do, it could be an enemy or an ally.
If you think about it, it's a little difficult to make a decision because I've never seen anyone like this before.
However, if you saw Esther's magic and took action, you might have some idea.
Try asking Martina to move her Ghost around the purple marks, and as the Ghost moves away, so does the target.
"It looks like you're trying to escape from Martina's Ghost."It seems that the opponent has grasped the ghost rather than our position. "
"It looks like you're being watched."And you can think that the person you're monitoring can't do anything to us directly. "
You're telling me that the person you're watching doesn't have the skills or the fighting power to do us any harm.
Seeing Esther's magic and seeing that she couldn't help herself, she sent out reinforcements.
In other words, this purple human type is a combatant.Still, we're not completely hostile at a distance, so we're pretty careful.
If this were a demon, it would be the worst... but I don't think there are 10 of them.
But if you're one of the Marigunants, it seems like you've been talking about us, so it's not strange that you're hostile anymore.
Hmm, I don't even know what to think.The opponent still doesn't seem to be coming into contact with us... I can't help it, let's try to move from here.
"If the opponent hasn't expressed hostility, there's still room for discussion."Why don't you call the guy who looks like he's watching? "
"I should be vigilant because there is a possibility of a demon, but I want to check what kind of opponent I am dealing with."Even if it wasn't a demon, it could be an obstacle to finding Silvarector.If you're friendly, you might be able to ask for help. "
"I don't know what they're looking for, so it's only natural to be vigilant."If they think you're looking for them, it's no surprise they attacked you suddenly.We have to decide whether to confirm the identity of the opponent or give up Pulsarx and run back. "
If you think about it from the opponent's point of view, I wonder if you think we're just looking for Pulsarx.
It's not surprising that people think we're more of a demon because we're using Ghosts to find us.
Either way, the stench of trouble is swelling up... but let's appeal if it's not the enemy.
Just one of us screamed out loud, telling Nord and the others that we were going to call out to them while they were getting ready to move with the beacon so they could escape at any moment.
"Hey! I'm watching you!" We're not hostile!The Ghosts will leave, so please respond if you can talk to them! ”
I tried screaming because I didn't know where he was, but I'm sure he's aware of the surveillance.
I asked Martina to stop exploring the Ghosts as she had promised, and I stayed there for a while to see if I could get a response.
When I look at the map app, the purple marker is waiting without moving, but the color does not seem to turn blue.
What do you think? Have you seen anything?
”... you're still vigilant because you're still purple.”
I said I didn't mean to be hostile, but what would you do if you were a demon?
"That depends on the opponent." For now, let's not strike first.I can read some thoughts with psycho horns, so if I show my intention to attack, I'll fight back. "
In a way, it's despicable. It's just like Hachihachi.
"I thought you were a kind person, but it's terrible to lure people out and read thoughts without hostility.I don't think the enemy can help it. "
"Heihachi is a bastard!"
Who's a monster? I don't mean to be hostile to you.
If the opponent doesn't attack, we'll solve it safely, so if this is going to be a fight, it's unavoidable.
Using psycho horns is self-defense, but I can't resist it because I'm not hostile.
But if there's no response... what should we do?I thought I couldn't ignore it and explore it... but suddenly a voice came around.
What brings you into this forest?
What's the matter!?
I looked around and saw no one.Of course, I didn't react to the map app either.
I don't know where it comes from because the voice is echoing, but I wonder if it belongs to a woman because of the feeling of the voice.
Even Noor and the others could not grasp the position and looked around. In a confused atmosphere, Freesia pointed to a point and shouted out.
Ah, it's a spirit!
I looked at the way he caught me and pointed at me, but there didn't seem to be anything there.
I looked at Norm and the others face to face, but they were all tilting their necks without seeing each other.
But as soon as the Spirit and Freesia called, the voice of the Lord was confused with an openly agitated voice.
Eh... I've been spotted by humans...?
I'm an elf, come on!
"Ah, idiot! Don't take it off even if you don't know who you're dealing with!"
Freesia was jumping and jumping, taking off her hood and appealing to her ears.
I don't know what Elves and Spirits have to do with it, but don't bother telling an unknown opponent!
Freesia was trying to stop her in a hurry and suddenly the area was illuminated with a sharp and intense light.
The light subsided, and when I looked up, I saw a human-shaped light floating.She looks like a woman, with a sharp ear like Freesia, like an elf.
It doesn't feel evil, but it's a warm atmosphere... and I'm starting to get the feeling that this is going to cause a lot of trouble again.