Seeker 142

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Chapter 142. Wyvern

With fire-imbued weapons, Kazane-san and I step forward to confront the oncoming Wyvern swooping down from above.

"Go, [Three Strikes]!"

"Haaaaa!"

"Shigyaahh!"

My three consecutive spear strikes, Kazane-san's dual-wielding short swords, and Wyvern's tail poison stings clash in the air.

"Ugh...!"

The voice of anguish comes from Kazane-san.

Her evasion was just a bit short, and Wyvern's tail stinger pierces her abdomen.

The tail stinger pulsates for a moment before being pulled out.

"Kazane-san!"

"Haa... haa... I'm... fine, but... this is... Wyvern's Potent Poison... hahaha... it's intense..."

Kazane-san's voice, having retreated a bit behind, sounds somewhat strained.

One blow shouldn't cause immediate significant damage, but it's still a concern.

We wore rings that nullify poison and paralysis as a precaution.

But unfortunately, they didn't seem to work this time.

Against potent poison, the ring's activation rate is only 10% instead of 50%, making it more of a placebo than an actual safeguard.

"Kazane-san! I'll heal you now ── [Purification]!"

"...Phew. Thanks, Aria-san. I feel better."

The potent poison Kazane-san got is promptly healed by Aria-san.

While it's not magic that restores HP, the physical damage remains, but it's a relief nonetheless.

On the other hand, Wyvern isn't unscathed either.

In the previous exchange, all 5 consecutive strikes delivered by Kazane-san and I hit home, inflicting significant wounds.

And then...

"How dare you hurt Kazane-san! Fenrir Arrow!"

From the bow in his hand, Yuzuki releases an icy arrow.

It hits accurately as well, and Wyvern lets an agony cry.

A black mist emanates from Wyvern from the numerous wounds covering its body.

Its appearance is undoubtedly that of nearing death.

"Its remaining HP is 13! Senpai!"

"Alright, this is it! ── What!?"

I intended to deliver the finishing blow with my spear's attack.

However, fate had other plans.

Wyvern, which had landed on its hind legs, swiftly sidestepped my attack with a speed that belied its massive size.

Simultaneously, Wyvern's tail, approaching from my blind spot, seemed poised to impale me.

Right then...

The entire body of Wyvern, including its tail, dissipates into a black mist.

All that's left behind is a fallen magic stone.

"Complacency is a dangerous enemy, Daichi-kun."

Unbeknownst to us, Kazane-san, who had somehow slipped into the Wyvern's flank, thrusts her blazing twin daggers, dealing the final blow to the wyrm.

I let out a relieved sigh.

"I didn't mean to be complacent. But thank you, Kazane-san. You saved me."

"You're welcome. Lately, I haven't been able to do things that make me feel like an older sister since Daichi-kun and Hotaru-chan have been the ones shining. So, I'm a bit happy about this."

"Really? Kazane-san, I always have this image of you gracefully evading attacks. I'm the clumsy one."

"Not at all! Daichi-kun, you're always there to help me even when I'm being useless."

"Alright, alright, you two. Enough with the modesty battle. Let's just celebrate our victory. Look, Aria-san is also..."

Yuzuki approaches us and raises both hands.

Aria-san comes over hesitantly, and the four of us do a high-five.

Aria-san looks a little pleased too.

Of course, the mission is also completed.

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Mission Complete: Defeat One Wyvern!

All party members gain 12,000 experience points!

New mission acquired: Defeat One Hydra (Experience points: 20,000)

Musou Daichi levels up to 30!

Kodachi Kazane levels up to 31!

Current Experience:

Musou Daichi... 13,8944 / 15,8925 (Next level: 19,981)

Kodachi Fuurin... 16,0256 / 18,1490 (Next level: 21,234)

Yuzuki Hotaru... 13,8741 / 13,8867 (Next level: 126)

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There's quite a gap in the experience now.

It's probably because both Stone Golems and Wyverns, boss-class monsters, were taken down by Kazane-san.

By the way, since Wyvern looks almost like a dragon, I had a faint hope that this might count as clearing a dragon-slaying mission too, but that was too optimistic. 

Oh well.

After Aria-san heals Kazane-san, we resume our descent into the valley, picking up magic stones along the way.

We've safely passed through the first gate.

─ Oh, right.

I should check with Yuzuki about the results of the analysis.