Status Meister - Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Translator: Kakarott

Edited by: Morin

Under the guidance of Miria, we proceed further into the forest .

　Since we’re in the forest, it is more efficient to hunt all the Uniques in the order first, so that we can clear all of them from the forest .

“Um, there should be a forest rat’s nest a little further away . ”

“Okay . There might be a battle, so be sure to raise a barrier when I give you a signal . ”

“Yes!”

We carefully proceed through the forest .

When there were a lot of big trees and the sunshine barely passed through the leaves overhead, a large group of small, fat, dog-sized mice swarmed forward .

　Apparently they are eating a group of wild boars . To be honest, it’s gross .

“Is that a forest rat?”

“Yes . Unlike a wolf, It will immediately call its group and attack with a horde, so be careful . ”

“Okay, Miria . Burn or explode them, and stand by with a barrier when you’re done . ”

“I understand . ”

As Miria starts chanting, I switch from mace to sword and wait for the spell to be cast .

–Sugooooooooooo!

　After confirming that Miria’s magic burned the rats and that a barrier had been set, she jumped into the flock of rats, but they were already wiped out .

“Um, did you control your power properly?”

“Yes . I powered it to the extent that I can burn everything . ”

　I turn to Miria and ask the question, and confirm that she used MP .

HP:45 (45+0)

MP:188 (108+100)

Obviously, a few MP points have been spent . That’s magic, all right . It’s too strong .

　While collecting the rats, I think that I should be a magician, but I think I’ll wait to use magic until Miria is out of MP .  

“Then, let’s find the next flock . Until then, remove the barrier . I will always protect you . ”

“Yes . ”

We walked to the back of the forest .

　Then we arrive at a place like a little cave .

　From inside we can hear a cry . There seems to be a mouse in the back .

“Miria . Can you make a wall with earth magic at this entrance?”

“Earth magic… I’ve never used it, but I’ll try!”

“It’s ok . It’s probably possible if you imagine the soil on the ground rising and becoming a wall, and putting in magic power . ”

“Yes!”

Miria holds her arm in front of her and chants .

“Beloved Mother Earth, protect me and confine them, Sandwall!”

–Gogogogogogo!

　Alright, ready . Miria seems to have become accustomed to using magic . It’s embarrassing to chant, though .

　After a moment’s hesitation, I check through the gap in the wall to see if anyone is inside .

“Is there anyone?”

“Kikiki!”

“Okay, it’s good . Miria, use the fire magic through the gap in the wall to fill the inside . ”

“Understood!”

“Great flames, the root of all things, burn! Fire!”

Gooooooooooooo!

“Kikikikiki…!”

　It’s foolish of these guys to build a nest in such a place . Thanks to you, it’s all over in seconds .

　After confirming that there was no squeaking or noise from the cave, I left Miria and went in by myself, the corpses of the rumbling rats lying limp on the floor .

　They smelled burnt, but I collected them one by one .

　They were burnt to a crisp on the outside, but when I put them in my inventory, they turned out to be a decent item . As long as it’s in a state where it can be retrieved, it doesn’t seem to be a problem .

“I’m back . The big rat in the middle was completely wiped out . There were a great number of smaller ones too . There was only one red rat in it, so it must be unique . ”

“Wow! Wow! I defeated a unique monster! Wow!”

“If there is a continuous fire with such a narrow vent, there will be no oxygen inside . Not only a unique monster can die, but any organism will die if they are not able to breath for some time . ”

“Oxi-gen…? I’m not sure what you mean, but there are ways to fight specially like this! I was surprised!”

　Don’t you know about oxygen? Well, scientific things may not be well known in the magical world .

“But it’s true, okay?　I guess that means one girl worked the equivalent of three parties!　As expected of a magical girl, Miria!”

“Uh… it’s all thanks to Takashi!”

　Miria is embarrassed, so while listening to her I pat her head, ask what she wants to do next .

“What is the next Unique?”

“Next is Sentipede . I think it’s in a swamp, a little further back . ”(TN: I know it’s a centipede but It’s not a typo here, it was written with S)

　A monster with a hundred feet? It sounds scary . But it’s a bug, and should be vulnerable to fire, so we’ll be fine . (Centipede means 100 legs)

　Besides, I’ve defeated a large number of them, so my level has risen . I’ve also learned the healing skills as expected, so I’ll be able to handle it even in case of injury .

　We aim for a swamp in the back of the forest while checking our status .

“It was there! Look!”

“Wow, it’s gross . ”

“That’s for sure . I don’t want to get closer . ”

　Is it over two meters long? It seems like a nightmarish desert monster, that burrows in the sand . Miria also has a tight face when she sees it .

“Then I’ll be the one to go . Miria, be vigilant and keep barriers up at all times, okay?”

“Oh, I see . Please be careful!”

　I left Miria alone in the center of the place where I cleared a little foliage, and I approached the Sentipede .

It seems to have noticed us too . It made a rustling sound at us, and rushed in to attack . What a fast one! That’s disgusting! I want to get away!

　I put my shield forward and prepared to hit it with my mace at any time .

“Oh, crap!”

　It crashed into the shield, so I hit the head of the Sentipede immediately . It was thrashing about violently while sprinkling a stinky liquid around itself . It’s super gross!!

“Mr . Takashi!”

“Yeah? What happened?”

“I forgot to say something! Let’s leave before it’s too late! A Sentipede has a special bodily fluid, and its smell attracts friends!”

“Hey! Tell me that kind of stuff earlier!”

　It was already too late . The sound of many Sentipede’s footsteps could be heard from all around, like the ground itself was rustling .

　Impossible .

▼Takashi Watanabe Lv . 4 Magician Rank . D

HP:168 (168+0)

MP:323 (273+50)

ATK: 99 (84 + 15)

MAG:211 (189+22)

DEF: 137 (84+53)

AGI:84 (84+0)

STR:4(+ -) VIT:4(+ -) INT:9(+ -) DEX:4(+ -) CHA:7(+ -)  (12)

JOB:M: Magician Lv . 4 .   S: Unknown Lv . 13 . Monk Lv . 11 .   Adventurer Lv . 9 .   Villager Lv . 1 .   Fighter Lv . 1 . Warrior Lv . 1 . Swordsman Lv . 1 . Shooter Lv . 1 . Priest Lv . 1

SKL: Small Magic Rise . Elementary Magic . divine hand . divine eye

EQP: Iron Mace + 2 Iron Shield +1 Half Plate Leather Gauntlet +1 Leather Boots +1

There’s no way I’m going to get in close quarters with that thing!　I’ll burn it all down with magic!　Kill them all!

“Miria! Build an earthen wall around with your magic, like a box, and surround yourself with it! But, leave the front open!　If an enemy comes from the front, put up a barrier and attack with fire magic!”

“Heeee!? Ha, ha! I know!”

–Zugogogott!

Since the instruction came suddenly, she bit her tongue twice while trying to speak . Cute .

However, maybe she understood the intent of the instructions, and was waiting to make a box-shaped room like a simple air-raid shelter .

–Shaaaaaaaaaaa!

　As soon as the ‘Miria hut (provisional)’ was completed, a tremendous number of monsters attacked . Mostly Sentipedes, but there were also wild boars and rats . There are about 20 I can see just by looking around . That’s bad .

　In order to avoid getting attacked, I defeated the approaching monsters first with magic . I explode the ones that are grouped together and annihilate them .

　The hundred-legged ones are creepy, so I destroy them first .

“There’s no end to them!”

If the battle goes on for too long, Miria’s MP will be run out . I want to clear things up early, but there are so many monsters to take care of .

Since time is scarce, she emits a flame from her palm like a flamethrower and burns enemies while running .

　When about 20 to 30 animals have been burned, the monsters become very scared of the fire .

　Hmm? Do you give up?

　Since they show no sign of attacking, I walked back towards Miria, keeping an eye out for danger .

“Takashi! Are you okay?”

“Yeah, I got a few injuries, but it’s mild compared to when I was fighting with a wolf . ”

A group of Sentipedes appeared from the front, while the two of us were checking each other for injuries .

The monsters backed down as soon as these guys came . Maybe this one is Unique .

“Miria, is it Unique?”

“Yes, it’s got a big purple body, so I would assume so . ”

Then, after we kill it, we have no more business in the forest .

“Okay, then I’ll annihilate it all at once . Miria, you’ll have to stay here for the rest of the trip . ”

“I understand . ”

I throw a small ball of fire to catch its attention, and while moving, I put the monster I just defeated in my inventory .

It’s still weak to fire, or perhaps it’s on guard, but either way it doesn’t attack me .

　　When I manage to collect the monster, and close the distance between me and the Sentipede, I put my magic power into a single spell, trying to get rid of it in one hit .

However, perhaps the smaller ones noticed, and charged at me .

Unlike earlier, the attack was only from the front, so I burned up all of the monsters that attacked me . And in that manner, I took down the Unique and his cronies all at once with an explosion .

“Even if I say it’s a Unique, it’s not much stronger than the others . ”

“Well! Well, even I killed it with a single blow, so I feel like it’s a little different than what I was hearing about it . ”

　I defeated it with the benefit of Unknown, but Miria just suffocated the other Unique, rather than defeating it face-to-face .

　Well, I’ll keep quiet in the hope that it will inspire confidence .

“Okay, once I collect it, let’s go back to the city . Unlike yesterday, I’ve moved so much that I’m very hungry . ”

“Yes!”

　We finally collected the two of them . It took a little longer than we expected, because the woods take a while to travel through, but it’s still before noon . Let’s have a quick break . More importantly, I need food, lots of food!

　I decided to go back to the town to have lunch .