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Chapter 28. Kouhai's First Battle

A single kobold rushes from the cave depth, slobbering from its ferocious canine face.

In its hand is a crude dagger.

The opposing Yuzuki was also waiting with a dagger, but it was not her main means of attack.

As Kodachi-san and I watched, Yuzuki's tense body gets covered in red phosphorescence.

Yuzuki thrust her left hand, which was not holding the dagger, forward and shouted like a boy before changing her voice.

"[Fire Bolt]!"

In the space just in front of Yuzuki's outstretched left hand, she created a mass of flame the size of a handball and immediately shot it out.

The flames flew with a roar and struck Kobold, which was about to attack Yuzuki.

Its entire body was engulfed in flames, and then it disappeared in a black haze.

A magic stone remained on the ground.

Yuzuki's first battle ended in a flash.

"Hah, hah ......, did I do it ......?"

Yuzuki, her forehead sweating, squeezes out such words.

Kodachi-san and I are watching over her, and let out a word of admiration.

"Wow, you hit kobold with a single blow. That's quite a feat."

"Yes. I was  surprised to see someone instantly kill a monster at level 1, even against a kobold."

"What, is this amazing? Are we the strongest?"

"Oh, great, great, great!"

"Yes! I'm so happy. I'm going to give you the right to pat my head.

"Thank you."

"Ouch!"

I put my hand on Yuzuki's head and ruffled her hair.

The junior doggie was squinting happily.

But when Kodachi-san saw this, she rolled his eyes.

"What, ......? Rikusou-san and Hotaru-chan are that close ......?"

"Oh, is this a head massage? He seems to like give you that."

"Before, Senpai randomly stroked my head, so I gave him permission, and it became a habit."

"Yuzuki's head is in an exquisite position where I want to put my hand on it."

"What the heck! Don't call me a chibi! I'll hit you with a [Fire Bolt] if you keep talking like that! I'm going to obliterate you like the kobold!"

"Stop it. Your magic's so powerful it's not even funny."

Magic that can take down a kobold with a single blow is painful.

But considering that I could shoot down a kobold with a single blow only after I had improved somewhat and acquired [Spear Attack Power Up (+2)], Yuzuki's magic attack power is quite substantial.

In return, Yuzuki's Strength and Durability are weak, but if party combat is the premise, this magical power is an advantage that more than makes up for it. If she continues to grow at this rate, she'll become strong.

By the way, Kodachi-san still looks puzzled.

"Heh, heh ....... Hotaru-chan, you've been giving Rikusou-san a lot of attention, haven't you? ......"

"Nn......? Oh, Kazane-san, you probably have it all wrong. Rikusou-senpai is like a good friend, like a big brother."

"Yes, yes. She's like a cute little brother to me."

"But Senpai, I'm a girl, even though I don't look like one."

"You don't feel like a little sister."

"That's terrible! My brother doesn't treat me like a girl! Kazane-neechan and senpai are terrible!"

"Oh, ......! Yo, yo, yo, good girl, good girl."

Yuzuki jumped on Kodachi's chest and began a false crying gesture.

Kodachi-san was puzzled, but softly hugged Yuzuki and patted her head.

Damn you, Yuzuki, you're so good at this.

I envy you.

And so, while we were having such a contrived conversation, we picked up kobold's magic stone and headed for the stairs to the 2nd floor.

It's a lot livelier when Yuzuki is around.