Youre too good at cooking
Its strange to be eating a warm al in a place like this.
Nick smiled proudly as he heard Willy and Marcus complints.
Really? I guess its because my forr party ate so much.
Look at the two sisters that cant take their eyes off their food.
Marcus pointed to Suisen and Karan, who silently ate Nicks labyrinth chicken.
What?
Its good, so what? You didnt use tomatoes this ti, did you?
Both Karan and Suisen looked at Marcus like they had sothing more to say, but did not want to stop eating.
This ti, Nick made labyrinth chicken with green pheasant, so he used ginger and spices instead of dried tomatoes.
The higher we go, the colder it gets. Its not very chilly yet, but eating sothing like this is better than sothing that cools the body.
As they let out voices of admiration, everyone enjoyed Nicks cooking.
Ah, wait! Why are you eating lunch!?
Its not lunch. Its not noon yet, so its brunch.
Now, now, Tianna. Do not raise your voice like that.
Tianna and Bellocchio joined in.
Brunch is sothing that combines breakfast and lunch Didnt you have a good breakfast?
When climbing a mountain, its important to take frequent breaks. You might not realize it, but it drains your energy. Sit down and eat too. We have enough for you, Bellocchio.
Thank you. I will have so then.
Both were probably hungry, because the als that Nick handed them disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Bellocchio often joked about being an old man, but it certainly did not show in the way he ate.
So, Ill ask again. Are you done?
Yes, completely.
Tianna said with a full smile.
I apologize for getting so worked up.
Said Bellocchio.
Well, it will be good for us too.
So Nick. Which route will you choose?
Are you sure?
Asked a surprised Nick.
Tianna did deliver the finishing blow to the Dagger Wolf, but only because she suddenly inserted herself into the battle. The other party had every right to complain if they so choose.
I am fine with it. What do you three think?
I dont mind either. We really were taking too long.
It cant be helped.
Willy and Marcus seed indifferent.
What about you Suisen?
Well, if mister Bellocchio says so, I wont complain.
Said Suisen with a certain sharpness in her eyes.
Well then, go ahead. Although I think I know what you will choose.
Yes, we
Nick stood up and pointed to one of the three paths.
We pick the battle ring route.
Of course.
Said Bellocchio with a smile.
It seems like the perfect ammunition for that magic bow. That way you can advance while picking as many arrows as you can. Good plan.
Thanks. What about you?
Nick responded to the complint with slight sarcasm.
Long spear.
Not longsword?
You are not the only ones with a trick up your sleeve. I think it is about ti for to get serious. I was planning to rest until the next route, but it seems I cannot afford to do so.
As Bellocchio spoke, his partners smiled.
Tianna had previously heard her master say this labyrinth was like his garden. The Survivors were nervous, as they were about to know what he ant by that; Bellocchios true strength.
Let us begin the match proper, shall we?
The strange sight continued.
Survivors walked through a path that was wide enough for a carriage to pass beside them. Just outside the path, on both sides, was a thick forest, where silver shining blades grew below trees like grass and mushrooms.
Ufufu!
That smile is scary.
Rude!
Tianna picked one of them and set it on her prized magic bow. The complex, chanical sound it made sounded powerful.
Bowguns and crossbows used things like pulley systems, so even weak people could use them to fire powerful arrows and bullets. They were very important long range weapons for people who could not cast spells, as weapons that used oil and gunpowder were strictly forbidden in this country. It was also easier to learn how to use than a bow and arrow.
It is a reassuring thing to have, in this continent where we cannot use guns.
Said Bond.
Guns? Ah, those old weapons, right?
Yes. They are weapons that shoot lead bullets by ans of an explosion caused by gunpowder, and not fire brought about by magic.
That sounds scary.
It does because natural fire is hard to put out. Magic fire will go out once it runs out of magic energy to consu, or it can be easily put out by creating water. But natural fire is dangerous, and it can easily spread.
Fire that did not stem from magic was called natures fire or natural fire. It would be alright to start a small fire to warm oneself, but leaving it burning for a full twenty four hours by consuming firewood was not recomnded.
In nobles mansions and castles, it was recomnded that they used magic items in the kitchen or as heating during the cold season.
Stop chatting, theyre coming!
Lesser Ogres ca rushing from behind the bushes. They were holding battle rings, but were still too far away to throw them.
But even though they could not throw them that far, that was not a problem for Tianna.
Ou! Shoot!
Yelled Nick, before Tianna stepped forward and pulled the trigger.
And then, with an ominous sound of wind being cut, a battle ring was shot, spinning rapidly.
Guah!
Gah!?
The battle ring that was shot flew in a straight line at first, but curved at a certain point, due to its spinning. This added to the speed at which it traveled making it very difficult to read its trajectory.
The Lesser Ogre that was on the receiving end of this attack had no ti to defend itself, and fell dead on the spot. Two more were injured by the ricochet.
However, there was sothing else that proved to be even more disadvantageous for the Lesser Ogres. Fear.
Lets go Karan! Bond!
Ou!
Leave it to !
Nick, Karan, and Bond rushed forward and slashed at the panicking Lesser Ogres. The battle was decided after the first shot was fired.
With nimble moves, Nick used the battle ring like a knife to cut his enemies, while Karan hit them as though she was punching them, and Bond finished them off.
Oh my. I didnt even have ti to fire again.
That will be your howork. How to reduce the ti it takes to fire again.
If there were two slots, I could help reload.
Said Sem as he checked to see if anyone was hurt, and Tianna shrugged.
I had to make this in a hurry Thats asking for too much.
But just having a long range attack changes everything. Our pace will be faster now.
Nick said while smiling broadly, but Tianna seed pensive.
I sure hope so.
Whats wrong?
We dont know what my master is planning We have to hurry.
I guess But no matter what theyre doing, theres nothing we can do about it. Actually, we are almost at the half-way point, so we should take more breaks.
Yes. It will be bad if we do not take a break, considering the altitude.
Said Bond, in agreent with Nicks words.
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