Lily's Observatory

Traversing the Great Forest Autonomous District in the armored vehicle is going quite smoothly. Because it is a forested area, we cannot go very fast. However, the same would apply even if we were on foot. Since the Demon King’s Army occasionally passes through here, there are wide animal trails pressed down by constant use. By following those, we advance through the forest by the shortest and fastest route. Along the way, we spotted orcs and ogres, but perhaps intimidated by the unusual appearance of the armored vehicle, none of them chased us or attacked. By the afternoon, just as I began to think we might pass through the Great Forest Autonomous District without incident, we finally ran into the problem I had been concerned about. Suddenly, monsters leap out from the side of the animal trail, blocking the armored vehicle’s path. At a glance they appear to be goblins, holding spears and thrusting them forward as they threaten us. “Oi! Monster, stop!” One of the goblins shouts in brok...

Status Window Name     Matsubara Yuito Gender   Male Age       18 Level     100 MAX Title Transcendent Lone Conqueror Dragon Slayer Giant Slayer Serial Killer Ability Values Magic Power 66,596 Strength 54,801 Endurance 56,101 Agility 54,538 Intelligence 54,627 Spirit 55,966 Dexterity 54,662 Luck 66,972 Job Sage Skill Points       8 {Conversion} : Surplus Experience Points    4,540,764 Unique Skill Soul Eater Skills Magic-type - Fire Magic Lv.10 MAX - Water Magic Lv.9 - Earth Magic Lv.9 - Wind Magic Lv.8 - Ice Magic Lv.9 - Lightning Magic Lv.8 - Holy Magic Lv.8 - Debuff Magic Lv.8 - Composite Magic Lv.8 ...

With the sound of wind being torn apart above me, the Griffon dove straight down, cloaked in a raging tempest. Spiral air currents wrapped around it, its beak spinning like a drill. I crossed《 Sea Dragon’s Naval Aglyphs 》and received the Griffon’s strike. A sharp metallic screech echoed through the forest, and the ground beneath us collapsed inward. The impact was powerful enough to crater the earth… yet I had taken it cleanly. Our gazes locked, and for the briefest instant, surprise flickered in the Griffon’s shiny eyes. Its wings beat against the wind. The Griffon soared back into the sky, circling as if it ruled the storm itself. The next moment, it folded its wings, and plunged again. Gakiin! Beak and dagger clashed once more, wind pressure making the trees groan. But this time, the ground did not give way. The first strike had been reflex. This time, I had read its charge completely. The Griffon ascended again. Another straight dive? That won’t work twice. But its next move defied...

Early the next morning, we arrived at the Otogi Trading Company-affiliated commercial facility closest to the Great Forest Autonomous District. Since it is also near the front lines of the war with the Demon King’s Army, this place sells goods intended for the kingdom’s military as well. In other words, preserved rations and equipment necessary for camping. These are also convenient items for us as we prepare to enter the Great Forest Autonomous District. “Alright, let’s finish preparing here before we go. I’ll cover the expenses, so please don’t hesitate to buy whatever you need.” After saying that, I leave the preparations to the other four and head off to scout the Great Forest Autonomous District myself. After driving for a little less than an hour, the Great Forest Autonomous District comes into view. At a glance, it appears to be a relatively sparse forest, with enough room for a vehicle to pass through. There are also paths where grass has been pressed down, like animal trails, ...

The next morning. My various detection skills reacted, sensing someone approaching the room. I slowly opened my eyes. * Knock * knock * knock * A steady knocking echoed, and a familiar voice came from beyond the door. “Hunter Matsubara, it’s Jin. May I enter?” “Come in.” When I replied, the door opened quietly. In that instant, a faint metallic scent of blood drifted through the air. Jin twitched his nose slightly and narrowed his brows, but quickly composed himself and surveyed the room. “…Hunter Matsubara. Did something happen last night?” “I was attacked by a group of assassins dressed in black.” “A group of assassins… How many?” “Ten.” Jin placed a hand on his chin, a crease forming between his brows. “The security at this facility consists of B to A-Rank individuals. To slip past them and infiltrate… they must have been highly skilled.” “Before entering the room, they threw in pellets filled with deadly poison. My body felt numb, but I managed to repel them. They were thorough....

The day after the meeting. After finishing the transfer of duties and preparing to join up with the Demon King’s Army, it was finally time to depart. That said, organizing the employees from the defense division and bringing them along would take a bit more time. For that matter, Joan remained behind as the representative of that division and would join us later. The remaining four of us: myself, Yairo, Tio, and Tiana, would pass through the Great Forest Autonomous District under Ichiro Suzuki’s guidance and proceed ahead to the Demon King’s Castle to rendezvous. “Now then, are your preparations complete?” We all nod in response to Ichiro Suzuki’s question. “Yes. By the way, how will we be traveling to the Demon King’s Castle?” “I’ve heard that everyone here possesses quite high status, so I believe traveling there by dashing would be appropriate.” “That’s fine on our end, but will you be alright, Ichiro Suzuki-san?” “Yes. Even I have stats equivalent to an S-rank adventurer.” In that ...