After dissecting one of the bears, the power was greatly reduced and the sword dug into the body of the second bear, I could not pull the sword out. It felt like the sword would snap if I forcefully pulled it out.
At that moment, the half-dissected bear swung at me with its left arm and I instantly jumped backward.
What’s it doing, instead of focusing on me or the fallen adventurers, it was digging at the ground.
Is there something below?
… Wrong, not something but someone.
My 「Presence Detection」was reacting.
Looking closely, the earth there was dug up once and there were shovels scattered about.
Was it dug by the adventurers?
No, it was filled in afterward so the adventurers buried somebody?
A monster? Or a person?
And then, the monsters are trying to dig it out?
Not only the bears, the wolves were digging as well.
Thanks to that, the number of opponents we had to face decreased so I was thankful of that.
Well then, playtime is over.
“「Slash」!”
Releasing the 「Slash」with my knife hand, another bear collapsed and I dove into the bosom of another, released a palm strike and struck the jaw of the bear with a flying knee kick.
After defeating a total of 5 bears, the remaining 5 bears seemed like they thought that they no longer had the option to continue to dig, so they aimed for me and charged.
However, you’re all out of luck for clumping together … no, you all were already dead the moment you encountered me!
“「Fire」!”
Changing my job to magic-specialization, I released my magic with the largest firepower.
That attack wrapped 4 of the bears with flames … but 1 was outside the range so it rushed at me.
However, Haru’s 2 swords tore through the bear’s body.
“Master, sorry for intruding into your battle.”
“Don’t worry, that helped.”
Looking at the fallen bear, I honestly replied.
【Ichinojo Level up】
【Magician skill: 「Water Magic」 skill has leveled up to 「Water Magic II」】
【Swordsman skill: 「Dual-wield」 obtained】
Even though I changed my job midway through the battle, I still had a decent rise in level.
However, I only acquired 2 skills.
Then, I looked at the adventurer that was sent flying moments ago.
…. As expected, he’s dead. I checked his pulse to confirm his death.
” … In the end, we couldn’t save anyone.”
“No … we might still be able to save one person.”
I said and picked up a shovel before beginning to dig up the earth.
Haru did not notice due to the smell of blood but she understood through my actions and helped with the excavation.
And then, under the earth, was a barrel.
A large wine barrel.
” … Hey, anyone in there?”
” … Who? Who’s there?”
The sound that came from within the barrel was the voice of a young girl.
Then, Haru stood up and her tail tensed.
“Master, monsters are heading this way.”
“Hurry! Please quickly get Carol out of here!”
Maybe she was anxious after hearing that monsters were coming, the voice from within the barrel became louder.
I would have done it without it being said, I opened the lid of the barrel.
Inside the barrel was a black dress wearing, purple-haired … young girl.
About 12 years old … maybe about the same age as Miri?
In addition, on her neck was the same slave collar as Haru.
Even such a young child is a slave huh.
Rather than that, we better quickly escape from here.
” … Master, the monsters movements have stopped … somehow, they have gone away.”
“Really? … Thank goodness.”
I was relieved and looked at the young girl.