Chapter 184: Demon Beasts Moving South (2)

On the wall, Epherene grabbed an automatic crossbow, following the guard’s instructions on how to hold it.

“Yes. Now just press the trigger.”

“…Tatatat- Tatatatatat- Tatatat-”

However, instead of firing, she made a shooting sound with her mouth. Shooting real arrows would be a waste. The guard watched with a smile.

“You can shoot it yourself.”

“It’s okay. Sometimes I hear the sound of thunder at night, and maybe it was this?”

“Yes. With this crossbow, even trolls can be subdued without difficulty.”

“Whoa…”

Epherene and Louina admired the weapon. A troll was a beast that was difficult to subdue with physical force. Did they add magic to this crossbow?

Whooosh-!

A wind kicked up around them, and two small children jumped over the wall. As soon as Epherene saw them, her eyes widened.

“Lia? Leo?”

“Oh. Epherene.”

“Hello, Epherene!”

The two adventurers and her friends. The children gave Epherene a welcoming smile.

“Where have you been?”

“We went out to communicate with Ganesha. We also caught a wild boar on the way.”

“Oh, right. Your captain is buying time right now.”

Ganesha of the Red Garnet Adventure Team was truly a great character right out of a fairy tale. She alone would delay the hordes of monsters approaching…

“But, a wild boar?”

“Yes! Look at this!”

Lia pointed to the wild boar Leo carried on his back. Epherene licked her lips.

“…It looks delicious-“

“Guard, where is the Professor?”

Suddenly, a voice colder than a winter blizzard cut in. Everyone turned to see its owner: Julie.

“Why is she looking for the Professor again… she seems very angry.”