451 Third Ruin
451 Third Ruin
The moment he recognized it, the man was slaughtered with all his might.
There is no hesitation there, just a willingness to kill.
Because the whole body of the man was screaming that he could not leave it alone.
And perhaps my people thought the same thing.
Trembling in fear, he still pierces the spear, releases an arrow, and taps into the magic.
With the collaboration that we've worked out and enhanced to this point, all of it runs through it almost simultaneously -
"... then it's stupid..."
"Hmm... not a bad decision. No, should I rather say just fine? Immediately discern what we have revived and make every effort in the first moment, our only chance to win. Yeah, it's certainly not bad...... but I'm sorry to hear that. To that extent, it doesn't reach him."
"... cum!
"And if you know you can't, will you turn your target into this one immediately? No, that's really great. At any rate, the power has not been exerted the way I hoped, but that will not be possible in the future. What do you say? If only you guys could join our comrades. Thank you for coming."
"Bullshit......!
"... will it? Too bad...... oh. - You can eat it."
Moment after moment, I felt the heat as if it had been hit even by baking on my right arm.
But soon I realize it was my fault.
Because... I had my own right arm. There, nothing was gone.
"Ahhhhhhhhhh! Mine! My arm...!?
"What, you wouldn't die if you treated him right away. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have something to do. Well, that's one more thing... oh, yeah. I'm sorry, but I need you to clean up the rest over there. Apparently, he was quite gourmet. It doesn't fit your mouth."
I didn't know what, but I realized what it meant shortly afterwards.
Suffocated and distressed by the pain, he raised his face... and there it was, because it was the bodies of his companions, whose upper body was only chosen.
"Ahhhhhhh!"
The man just had to scream as he mated pain, anger and fear with nothing of all sorts.
The atmosphere in the ruins was somewhat creepy as it was on the outside.
The structure itself appears to be predominantly made of stone, but all are eroded and fused to trees.
In a way, although this is an atmosphere such as a ruin, there is no choice but to feel a sense of reclining there.
Sheila just didn't cower with it, which is probably why she's used to it.
It's not uncommon to go to a place like this if you're an adventurer or something, and most importantly, for Sheila, forests are the best thing I've ever seen.
There was no reason to be surprised or creepy about anything to this extent now.
And Sheila walking like that is at the end of the party.
At some point, it became a fixed position, and from there, we take a look around.
We will mainly be wary of surprise raids from the rear, while exploring the walls, etc. to see if there are any clues.
To be honest, it's an act that you can say you don't need because soma will mostly notice first, even if something happens.
Anyway, even the rear raid is more noticeable to Soma first.
Maybe, like the two of us who were there before, there's no problem just getting behind us.
Still, no matter what soma you may have, you can't say you won't miss it, and above all, it delays your reaction when it comes to it.
In the first place, we did so because we understand that we are not good at exploring or fighting enemies.
It's only to focus on your role, not to skip it.
Then Sheila, who has the most experience as an adventurer in this world, will not abandon her role.
Well so far, instead of finding something, there's not even any sign of a demon appearing... and that's no reason to loosen your guard.
Instead, it's even a reason to keep your head down.
"Hmm... that's weird"
And it was at that time that Soma grumbled.
The gaze that was directed at the surrounding area is directed at nature and its back.
"What's weird? Well, it does look odd, but I'm sure that's even more so now."
"Hmm, it's a little hard to explain in words... air or something like that, would it be? Besides, it's strange that you haven't seen a single demon."
"Speaking of which, I haven't seen one since I got in here... do these things happen sometimes?
"... n, hardly, should be.... if it's sealed or can't come in from the outside, but there are demons living in the ruins that are usually outside."
Whether there is a trick inside what is considered an ancient site or not, it is normal that there is a line of perception inhibition.
According to one theory, it also has the effect of preserving to some extent what is inside, thanks to which ancient ruins remain until modern times, … well, that's for the record.
Whatever it is, demons live in such ancient ruins because there are things inside that are difficult for such a juncture to work.
It is not uncommon to talk about the fact that predominantly abiotic demons fall under it and other demons are caught in it.
And for those reasons, it is normal that wild ruins are usually populated by some kind of demon.
Sometimes the adventurer discovers such demons when they go outside, and for that reason discovers the ruins, so much so that it touches upon them.
That is why it was an obvious anomaly not to see demons.
That's also why Sheila was more attentive.
"I see... that means we need to be more vigilant."
"Yes... Eina has grown accustomed to it."
"I'd be surprised to think so myself. Well, considering I'm with you, it's no surprise or anything."
"Hmm...? Why is that?
"Why are you making me wonder there...!?
"Brother, brother, I think I'm getting used to it, too!
"Uhm, that's right, Lina"
"Eh heh, my brother praised me!
"This brothers and sisters... I mean, while I'm telling you we need to be vigilant. What about that, at all..."
I almost wanted to show my consent as Sheila to Aina, who sighs out like that, but I guess Soma's attitude isn't anything alarming.
In other words, we can afford the strong.
It also means you don't need to be so vigilant… there's probably a reason to show it that way again.
In other words, to moderately distract the person who saw it by being a joke.
We do need vigilance, but it is impossible for something called a person to remain vigilant all the time where he has worked so hard.
Sometimes in these places, even if the person is not aware of it, he or she will remain naturally alert and attentive, which can mean that even if he or she is able to do so, he or she cannot exert his or her powers at the heart.
That's what this is about.
Soma seems to be herself, Lina can be moderately distracted to suit Soma, but Eina seems clumsy around there, and she needs to do that, I guess.
I didn't dare to tell you that because if I knew it, I would be aware of it and I wouldn't be able to distract you successfully?
"... n, that's right"
I think Soma is something I really often notice a lot of things about.
It's not just about exploration and foes, and so are these things.
Honestly, Sheila wouldn't be able to do that.
I don't remember remorse or anything there because that's all I admit about Soma.
Starting from the first appearance and following previous journeys, it will not weaken, even if it can be strengthened.
Needless to say, when it comes to power... but only when it comes to it, it was also true that I don't really know.
Not in a bad way, but in a way you don't know the bottom.
And the thought is also stronger by going on a journey.
For example, someday I asked Soma.
Why do you always use wooden swords?
It should be even better just to use an iron sword, because that's all you can do with a wooden sword.
Money for that should be enough… But Soma answered:
I don't use it because it doesn't make sense.
Because once in everything, Soma seems to have bought a sword there.
But if you shake that for a moment, you think it's broken?
I couldn't stand Soma's sword moves.
Naturally, there will be no problem.
But when that happens, what you can do is very different from a wooden sword.
That's why it's easy to care for, and I use a wooden sword.
If I'm going to be honest, Sheila didn't know what it meant when I first heard it.
I still understand that swords cannot withstand sword moves, but it is as if I cannot understand that what I can do with a wooden sword and an iron sword remains the same.
What the hell am I supposed to do with that?
If there was still only one thing I could tell, then Soma wasn't lying.
Though incomprehensible, Sheila was convinced from both a rational and an instinctive point of view that there might be such a thing in Soma.
By the way, from Soma's point of view, Sheila's knife might be somewhat bearable.
Although, I couldn't exactly lend it to you or give it to you.
Anyway, Sheila's sword is one of the few memory-packed substitutes I've brought from that forest.
A knife for just one Sheila in the world, knitted and forged by the power of that forest and the thoughts of her companions.
Whatever the soma, I couldn't make it easy to use.
Well, you don't have to.
Even with a wooden sword, Soma is far stronger than Sheila.
Sometimes you use more than that.
"- Mm."
…… Stop suddenly, what's wrong?
"Maybe you found something?
"Um, yeah... this is"
"... soma?
Sheila tilted her neck there because Soma seemed rarely lost.
Let that soma get lost etc... what the hell do you mean you found it?
"What, you mean what's the purpose?
"At least it seems to have something to do with it. Just..."
"... brother, I think you should do what your brother wants. I will follow my brother no matter what."
"... I don't know the situation a bit about what it is, but, well, yeah. If you decide, I'll follow you. Just like before, yeah."
"... I'll take care of it"
"... I see. Now, let's move on… everyone, let's get a little more excited."
I wondered what I found or noticed, but I guess the fact that I never spoke of it meant that it was quicker to look at it or if I didn't, I wouldn't know.
Now that I know that, Sheila just nodded, and I guess she felt something as well, Eina and the others nodding silently.
And.
About a few meters from there, at the corner, Sheila and the others saw him.