Category: banish

“I didn’t care if I failed and died. If that happened, at least Yuno wouldn’t have to go alone.”
 
Was the result good fortune or bad? The transformation into a spirit via the Soul Contract succeeded, and his sister remained in this world as a spirit.
 
“But Father went mad with rage when he found out. That I, whom he had raised with such care as his heir, could no longer contract with a High-Rank Spirit.… Read more

“I have already sent a messenger to Litonia. The Hero will return soon.”
 
That a Demon Lord cannot be destroyed by anyone other than a Hero.
 
A Hero is a class that only a select few, a mere handful among humanity, can receive through a divine oracle.
 
Only those with the divine protection of that class can inflict fatal damage on a Demon Lord and end its life.
 
There is one Hero based in Tandem, currently dispatched to support the subjugation of a Demon Lord that appeared in the allied nation of Litonia.… Read more

“Come to think of it, who is that child?”
 
“Ah, I was wondering about that too,.”
 
“Ah—… well, this is Linfa. The partner I’m currently partying with.”
 
“Eh… Adem-san’s new party member… is it…?”
 
Homura tried to look at me with a slightly sorrowful expression, but turned her face away due to the brightness.
 
“…Who are you all?”
 
“We are Adem-san’s… former party members. I am Homura.”
 
“I’m Geld,. Nice to meet you!”
 
“I’m Elsha.”
 
“Adem’s former party members…”
 
Hearing the three of them introduce themselves, Linfa seemed to fall into thought.… Read more

“We did it! Adem!”
 
“Tch! Idiot! Don’t come yet!”
 
“Eh… Ah.”
 
At my voice, Linfa stopped in his tracks with a start. And then he realized. The tail of the immobilized Violet Crystal Scorpion. Its stinger was pointing right at him.
 
At this close range, Linfa, a rear guard, absolutely couldn’t dodge it.
 
“Dammit.”
 
I sprinted instantly. Make it—!
 
A rear guard entering effective range before the match is settled.… Read more

 
“Yo. It’s been a long time, but you sure kept us waiting.”
 
I offered a greeting to mark our reunion after five years as I walked toward the Violet Crystal Scorpion waiting in the center of the large room. Though, I don’t know if it’s the same individual.
 
Reacting to my voice, the giant scorpion shifted its massive frame into battle mode. The face of the insect, impossible to read, seemed to have the light in its eye sockets trembling with madness at the prospect of a rematch with the nemesis it once defeated.… Read more

After that, having gotten into the groove of Labyrinth exploration, we continued to kick monsters aside as we advanced, eventually reaching the large room at the deepest level. In the deepest part of a Labyrinth exists a magical crystallization called a Labyrinth Core, which maintains the Labyrinth’s existence.
 
If it were an unconquered Labyrinth, a Labyrinth Guardian would block the adventurer’s path to protect the core. Unfortunately, since [The Magic Crystal Cave] has already been conquered, the Guardian’s territory is an empty shell.… Read more

Sure, okay? Compared to the successful melee classes of the world, my fighting might look plain to the eye. Lightning doesn’t crackle, and things don’t explode. But, you see, if you ask me, all of that is waste. Superfluous. Not beautiful. You don’t need explosions; if you cut the appropriate part at the appropriate time in the appropriate way, the enemy goes down. Just like this!
 
My sword, swung with great momentum, made a clean hit on the Skeleton’s head, blowing its skull away in flashy fashion.… Read more

Forming a party without guild mediation isn’t particularly rare. Rookies who came together naturally team up, and veterans often team up with acquaintances.
 
However, conversely, it is often difficult to jump into a party outside of those examples.
 
If someone is looking for a party without going through the guild’s mediation, it’s normal to assume there’s a “reason” for it. If one has any common sense, they wouldn’t let such a fellow into their party with a quick”sure.”… Read more

“Hey, pal. I guess you’re going through a lot, but… mind moving aside a bit?”

Before long, an adventurer running out of patience called out to him.

“…………”

“Tch. Hey, are you listening?”

Irritated by the boy who still showed no reaction, the adventurer shoved him aside somewhat roughly.

“Ah……”

Easily losing his balance, he landed flat on his backside. Perhaps surprise at how little force it took, he looked slightly shocked. However, seeing that there was still no reaction, he seemed to lose interest immediately and began talking at the reception desk.… Read more

“……Alright. In that case, you guys are banished from this party. I am the leader. You have no complaints, right?”

I deliberately chose strong, pushing words.

Homura’s eyes went wide, and then her face turned pale as she looked down. Hearing the thin, leaking sound of her sobbing, I desperately swallowed the words of retraction that rose to my throat.

“……If.”

It was Geld who broke the brief silence.

“If we can get stronger than we are now… would you team up with us again?”… Read more