Soul Devourer Chapter 2 Episode 29 — Investigation Concluded. Until Next Time…
The very first verification method succeeded, and the Queen Ant underwent mutation enhancement, transforming into an Empress Ant.
After letting out a roar so powerful it made the surrounding air creak, the Empress Ant glared straight at me.
“All right, let’s go for a rematch. Though it’ll be over in an instant.”
There was no way it could understand my words, but the Empress Ant heightened its fighting spirit and charged at me with explosive force.
It closed the distance at a speed so fast it seemed to vanish, then swung down its sharp hooked claws.
The sheer power was enough for the resulting slash to reach all the way to the investigation team waiting at the entrance.
I avoided the claws with【Warp】, then swung《Balmung》in a swift arc from behind the Empress Ant as it scanned its surroundings.
『Magic Power +37』
『Strength +37』
『Endurance +69』
『Agility +37』
『Intelligence +37』
『Spirit +69』
『Dexterity +41』
『Luck +41』
“I’ve already fought this thing once, and I’m even stronger now than I was back then. There’s no reason I’d struggle.”
As I stored the Empress Ant’s corpse into the《Magic Pouch》, a treasure chest appeared before me.
It didn’t appear during the stampede… but does that mean that even if it mutates, as long as it’s defeated inside the dungeon, you still get the clear reward!?
Even if that’s the case, whether you’re actually there when a stampede happens is a matter of luck.
If I ever do happen to be present at the right time, I should remember to make sure the boss is defeated inside the dungeon.
When I opened the treasure chest, aside from the boss materials, there was a single sheet of paper with nothing written on it.
For now, I stored the paper away, collected the Soldier Ant corpses as well, and rejoined the investigation team.
“Sorry to keep you waiting. So the cause of the Empress Ant’s appearance was mutation due to Queen Ant consuming magic stones, correct?”
“…Y-yes. However, we still need to investigate how the quality and quantity of the magic stones factor into it.”
“I see. But if that’s the case, it would be better to start the investigation with lower-rank dungeons.”
“Since this was an A-rank dungeon boss, it may have mutated into an S-rank equivalent monster, huh.”
“Exactly. If it were an E-rank dungeon boss, it might only become a D-rank equivalent. In that case, there would be no need to assign an S-rank hunter as an escort.”
“That’s true. Keeping costs down would be a big help.”
“I’ll also provide any information I gather. As you saw earlier, I can defeat them instantly, so I’d like to test this in other A-rank dungeons as well.”
“Thank you very much.”
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After finishing the investigation, we teleported outside using a magic circle. We disbanded on the spot, and I ended up talking with Matsumoto-san.
“Matsubara-san! You were insanely cool! How did you even react to that attack!? If it were me, I’d definitely be dead!”
“Well, I am an S-rank, after all.”
“Even A-rank hunters look like monsters to ordinary people, but S-ranks are monsters even from our perspective as hunters!”
“Is being called a monster really a compliment…? Anyway, thank you again for introducing the shop and even covering the bill.”
“No, no, don’t worry about it! By the way, how about tonight as well? There’s a really good place.”
“No, I’m heading back today—”
“That place is only known to a select few, but it’s a maiko shop where touching is allowed.
…
And if you tip generously, you can do even more lewd things. What do you think? Don’t you want to go?”
“T-that’s…… I’m extremely interested, but t-today I’ll head back! C-could you introduce that place to me next time?”
“Of course! Contact me anytime!”
“Next time, I’ll treat you.”
“Matsubara-san~! Much obliged!”
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E/N:
What a pimp, 🤣! Well, maiko are really beautiful even without the white stuff they wear on their faces, I can understand 😂!
With this chapter, we conclude Volume 2 and next chapter will be updated Status and Details till this volume.
Stay tuned!
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