Read Novel Full Vol 17 Chapter 12
Vol 17 Chapter 12
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Chapter 12 – Reuniting
In a sense, my dormant talent blossomed in the extreme conditions of the great worm. It was the realm of geniuses, a zone entered through extreme concentration. I finally entered this realm and was able to observe every detail of my companions’ beautiful skills. In addition, my companions also helped me escape from the body of the great worm.
“Um… how about we take a break at the Hideaway?”
After defeating the great worm and getting a huge magic stone and enough meat for a rubber boat, I made a suggestion.
The great worm’s magic stone was of a size and quality, befitting its massive size, but to be honest, I didn’t care.
Because it can’t be exchanged for cash on this continent, it would be too conspicuous.
If it can’t be exchanged for money, it’s just a bigger and more beautiful stone. Well, if I give it to Camille-san, I’ll secure it for money, but future rewards cannot be a panacea for the current lack of money.
It is more important to take care of our bodies, which are dirty and tired from working in the scorching desert.
I want to do something about my body, which is covered with sweat, the blood of the great worm, bodily fluids, and sand, as soon as possible.
Silence fills the air around us.
Ines, Felicia, Marina-san, and Carla-san must find my suggestion appealing.
Who wouldn’t want to take a bath in a situation like this?
“…..We need to join up with Alessia and the others… that has to be our priority.”
“Yes, Master, I would like to take a bath, but it’s dangerous to split the party for no good reason. We must make reunification a priority.”
Marina-san rejected my suggestion in a hushed voice, and even Ines, with her fun-first temperament, followed Marina-san’s opinion.
I suggested that since I could feel Pal No. 2 moving around energetically, we could at least afford to take a bath, but apparently, that was not in keeping with our adventurous pace.
The other members of the group nodded with sad faces, so it was probably important.
“I understand. Then let’s meet as soon as possible and take a bath as soon as possible.”
“”Yes!””
That was a good answer. It was such a good answer that I felt everyone’s hearts were united more than at any other time in our adventure so far.
Once the plan is set, words are not necessary, and we immediately board the Pal and set off.
The great worm has been out of control for more than an hour, so it can’t be helped, but it looks like we’ve been separated for quite some time.
“…Come to think of it, it’s running normally, but are the monsters okay?”
It’s bad enough to be strangled by a pack while driving. Please don’t give me a mission to escape from the body of the great worm again.
“Don’t worry, I’ll concentrate on finding the enemy. I won’t be so sloppy this time, don’t worry.”
Marina-san, in the back seat, gave me a reassuring answer to my question.
It seems that Marina-san’s pride as a scout was hurt by her failure to prevent the great worm’s surprise attack last time, and she seemed very determined.
That would not cause us to be suddenly swallowed up.
Oh, we should have discussed what to do when the great worm comes. It is easier to understand when to avoid it, and the instructions should be shared.
The maneuvers and instructions from inside the great worm’s body were mostly the same, except that the direction of attack was changed to the direction of travel.
It just changed up and down to forward and backward. And since it was moving, there was almost no indication that it was behind. It’s pretty simple.
“Here it comes! Wataru, accelerate!”
I guess I was punished for thinking it was so easy, but soon Marina-san sensed the presence of a monster and told me to accelerate.
Following instructions, I stepped on the pedal, and a great worm jumped out from behind us. Compared to the great worm that had swallowed us whole, this one was much smaller but still big enough to swallow a Pal or so.
The great worm was not going to give up just because we had dodged it once, and it chased after us.
Following Marina-san’s instructions, we easily avoided the great worm by using the three patterns of right, left, and acceleration.
It was like a game but a little more fun.
“Wataru, here comes another one!”
Huh? Isn’t it against the rules to increase the number along the way?
“Master, a sand cloud is coming from the other side.”
Huh? Again? What’s going on in this desert? …Oh, that’s right, this is one of the most dangerous areas in the desert.
“We’ll escape as soon as possible. Marina, give me instructions!”
Even if it’s just a matter of time, my whole body is in a state of discomfort, and if I have to kill and dismantle the monster again, I can’t stand the thought of it.
I’ll make sure to escape!
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“We managed to scatter them!”
“Yes, indeed, I was surprised by the number. Thank you, Master, for all your hard work.”
“That surprised me!”
“It was hard work. Fuu-chan, are you okay?”
I slumped on the steering wheel and couldn’t even answer the girls’ words.
What was that? The monsters were packed together like a barrage of bullets in a shooting game.
I mean, what about the zone? That’s where the zone came in, right? I saw through it all! That’s when it plays such an active role, right?
Also, why is everybody so energetic? I’m already exhausted!
“Wataru. Can we meet up with Alessia and the others?”
After a short pause, Marina-san asked me a question.
I was so busy running away that I forgot about the reunion. Let’s see, the location of Pal No. 2 is…
“Huh? Surprisingly close.”
Bang!
I turned my head in the direction of Pal No. 2’s sign, and a cloud of dust rose in front of my eyes.
“I think Alessia and the others are probably over there.”
I was sure from the distance that it was a cloud of sand over the dune.
“They’re in the middle of a battle; let’s hurry and join them!”
“Understood!”
I’d like to rest a little longer, but not with a battle going on right next to us. We had to join them as soon as possible.
I stepped on the pedal and climbed up the dune.
As we reach the top of the dune, my right leg suddenly loses strength, and my speed drops dramatically.
I see Pal No. 2 running around like a figure of eight, countless monsters attacking them, and the corpses of many fallen monsters.
We should join them as soon as possible, but I don’t know why, I don’t want to join them anymore. I have a weakness for beautiful girls, and this is a rare occurrence for me.
Huh? Do we have to defeat a large number of monsters now and maybe even deal with the remains of the dead monsters?
Isn’t that too much, even if it’s a punishment game?
“Alessia!”
Ah, hey, Carla-san, my passenger, I know you’re happy to see your friends, but let’s think about the situation.
If you call them now, they’ll come over here!
Perhaps hearing Carla-san’s voice, Pal No. 2 changed course and came toward us. It is coming this way with many monsters in tow.
This is a monster train, right?
Master, summon the Hideaway!”
While I was in a state of panic, I heard a nice instruction from Felicia.
I see; since we’ve come so close, we can solve everything by using the Hideaway.
I am afraid of the possibility of the entire Hideaway being swallowed by the great worm, but even the super huge great worm could not move due to the size of the Hideaway.
It would be difficult for it to suddenly swallow the whole ship, so at least there would be time to escape.
Felicia, you are a genius!
I immediately summoned the Hideaway and jumped into the magic circle.
As we boarded the Hideaway and looked out, we saw Pal No. 2 approaching right in front of us, stopping abruptly just in front of the Hideaway.
From inside, Alessia-san and the others jump into the Hideaway one by one.
“Wataru, everyone, you are safe!”
Alessia-san’s smile is dazzling, but behind her, monsters are bouncing off the barrier one after another, making it difficult for us to calm down.
“Y-yes, everyone is safe. Thank you for your concern. Are Alessia and the others okay?”
“Yes, we are all safe.”
Alessia-san and I, as well as the other members of the group, were happy to see each other.
The embrace of two beautiful women is a sight for sore eyes, but the sight of Rimu and Fuu-chan reunited with Beni-chan and pressed close together is also adorable.
“Wataru and the others escaped on their own. We attacked the great worm that once swallowed Wataru and the others, and it never came out again. When we tried to make it attack us, it only attracted other monsters.”
I see. So, the great worm stopped halfway because of the attack by Alessia-san and the others, I guess.
I feel like we had a hard time because of that, but it was to help us, so I don’t think it’s appropriate to complain about it.
In fact, since they worked so hard for us to the point of attracting so many monsters, we should be grateful to them.
“Alessia, thank…”
“Well, now that we’re together, I’d like to take a little break, but it’s so noisy outside. Everyone, let’s take care of this as soon as possible.”
“Hmm? Wataru, did you say something?”
“No, nothing. Let’s get this over with quickly, shall we?”
I think it’s hard to find a good time to thank you once you’ve missed it. I’ll think about it after we take care of the outside.
Alessia-san gave the order, and the members of Girasole, Ines, Felicia, and the others joined forces to attack the monsters outside.
I guess the position of leader is not for everyone. I feel that everyone is more energetic than when Marina-san and I were in charge.
What should I do? Should I join the attack?
I looked at the attacking monsters and saw a huge monster being crushed by a concentrated attack under Alessia-san’s command.
It would be incongruous for me to join such a high-level battle.
All right, let’s get ready for a bath and a meal first.
Everyone’s tired after everything that happened today, so how about a relaxing, tired party on the deck of the Hideaway?
If they’re too tired, they might refuse, but they all seem to be in reasonably good health, so I think they’ll be happy if I suggest a barbecue, drinks, and a bath.
And if all goes well, I might even end up taking a bath with beautiful women for the first time in a while… I might be a genius.
Once that’s decided, I have to get ready for the barbecue before everyone else destroys the monsters!
I feel inspired!