Manowa Chapter 35

35th story Lets Add a New mber

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Winlard Town In front of Zinrays Dojo

Awful. I want to go ho

Standing in front of Zinrays dojo, Kazane stiffens upon seeing a mass of machos and her best friend leading them. They gave off a hard to approach feeling.

One Two, Three (Yumika)

One Two, Three (Mass of Machos)

Kazane had started to run in a hurry toward Yumika once she approached the surroundings of the town.

Fuu *sigh*, the crisis has left, right?

You there, what are you doing? (???)

Heh? Uwaa- Kazane turned to her other side, and there was Zinray.

You surprised . Isnt it Zinray-san?

Fumu. Still, being this close to your back and you didnt even notice. (Zinray)

Hmm, since it wasnt a dangerous sll, it got ignoredmaybe?

Thinking about it again, Kazane realized that she herself did notice Zinray, but it seed like her skill analyzed information by itself, trying to burden her consciousness as little as possible.

That sort of thing.really a convenient nose. (Zinray)

Seems like it. Kazane also nods. This skill has really saved them many tis over.

But you did co to et Yumika, aint that right? (Zinray)

That is right, but sohow leading a bunch of muscleheads is scary.

Those are our disciples from the dojo. Slightly dis-encouraged, Ziray answers her.

All the mbers were beaten by Yumika. It seems like she is really adored now. Zinray smiles bitterly while breaking the news to Kazane.

Your main disciple cant win either?

I have never thought that soone could have such talent as to reach such a point in only one week. (Zinray)

Quite rightbut, Zinray continues to speak.But, as of yet, she hasnt reached .

So he is this kind of personKazane thought after seeing the fighting spirit in his eyes.

Hm, rise and co, please. Until Yumika returns, there are things I would like to discuss. (Zinray)

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Winlard Town Inside Zinrays Dojo

Tea (Zinray)

Thank you.

While sipping the tea Zinray brought, they discussed the latest stories floating around Winlard.

It was around the ti when you left for the ogre subjugation squad and the escort squad assignnt; have you heard about what was decided? (Zinray)

A bit from Gyao. There was talk of a nice reward for the subjugation request.

This subjugation isnt like the normal subjugation requests for the like of Raider Dogs and Horned Rabbits. This was an abnormally large outbreak and, for the sake of reducing the damage to the surrounding domains, the Kingdom itself conducted this one subjugation.

If you go to the guild and bring the five (ogres) you hunted this ti along with the other two, you can get so money out of it. You hunted seven, right. With this, not counting the subjugation unit, your amount for subjugation made it to the top. (Zinray)

Thats just coincidence. Perhaps the bait was good, ne? Well, in this case, the bait was those rchants.

For those guys to beco bait seems rather pitifu

Which reminds : among the people who participated in the subjugation corps, there are several beastn, but none of them has a nose like you or Gyao. I say beastn, but there are a multitude of variations among them. Of all of these, the ones of mixed heritage tend to see a decline in their inherited abilities. (Zinray)

Since Kazane had decided to use beastman as her disguise, she had already investigated into the affairs of the beastn. When she guessed the foot with Gyao she already knew of this process.

So along the sa line of thinking, guys like you should also exist. Anyway, you could say that Winlards condition is like this: If the ogres are left alone, trade will stagnate. This is a matter of life and death for the town. There is an urgent need for action. (Zinray)

If we divide the work between Gyao and , we could eventually reduce a reasonable number.

This was what the Winlard guild had also said during her latest visit.

Uhu. So there was that, and also sothing about Yumika. (Zinray)

Whats with Yumika?

It seems she will soon reach the peak of her abnormal growth. (Zinray)

To Zinrays words, Kazane tilts her head.

Her growth will stop?

No, I dont think so. It is sohow being forcibly increased to an ideal state (her level, using Kazanes terms), but it now has that feeling of approaching its limit. Its sothing thats sowhat hard to explain. (Zinray)

mllhild: First a reminder: the inhabitants of this world do not know about level or stats, etc..

IcedTea: In other words, her growth (learning related to performance, skills, reaction speed, use of physical abilities etc) has been really fast because her bodys been trying to catch up to her level and high stats. She was, after all, a level 15 warrior with only two basic skills and no combat ability. Now that she is reaching her expected combat ability for her level, her growth is slowing down.

Un, is that so Kazane answered honestly. She doesnt have a personality which knows restraint.

Fumu. She did rise all at once to the ideal stage, but thereafter, wont she return to normal growth?Well this is what I an. (Zinray)

Decided? Who decides?

I dont know. Maybe God does. In this case. (Zinray)

God.rightbut Kazane couldnt hear the rest of Zinrays murmur.

Are there really Gods in this world. Perhaps us coming here is alsoits possible that there is a connection.

For now, until that stage, I will train her. From there on, its up to the persons own ambition and perseverance. (Zinray)

Well, if you get the agreent of the person herself, then Im fine with it.

Yumika told that you would say sothing like this. After laughing, Zinray started to ponder sothing and closed his mouth.

Uuh? What is it? Implied Kazane while looking at Zinray.

He slowly opened his mouth and started talking. Could you accept into your party?

(mllhild: NO, only cute girls are allowed!)

(IcedTea: Of all the people, it had to be ZinrayI did not expect that at all.)

And so, this is our new party mber, Zinray-san. Yumika, please get along well with him!

Please take care of . (Zinray)

When Yumika ca back to the dojo, she greeted her teacher, but it seems like her best friend had returned and sothing strange had taken place. To be exact, her teacher had beco her party mber and seems to have hit it off with her best friend.

Ara~? How? Just how did this thing co about? (Yumika)

Iyahe said he wanted to co along. Is Yumika against it?

Kazanes reply wasnt sothing she could simply disagree with.

No, by no ans, Im not against it, butShishou, what is the aning of this? (Yumika)

Nothing special. I just thought that now was a good ti. At the ti when I went on a journey, it would be good if it beca sothing interesting. Broadly grinning, Zinray started laughing.

And the dojo? (Yumika)

While you are in town, I will keep it open, but once we leave, I entrust it to Jinro. (Zinray)

Ossu. The man behind Yumika answered.

Jinro-san, is this alright? (Yumika)

Nee-san, since the beginning, we have been unreasonably open and well-received. Naturally we were inford by Shishou that such a day would co (Jinro)

The speaking Jinro had his eyes clouded by tears.

Yumika was called Nee-san

Well then, setting aside Kazanes thoughts.

therefore, its the duty of the disciples to send him off smiling. (Jinro)

Sorry about this. Well, I will still remain for a short while. With this, together with Kazane, I will hunt Ogres for a little while. So, I probably wont be returning here. (Zinray)

Zinray introduced Kazane to the dojo and.

This person is (Pupil A)

Instantly killing an Ogre with her glare (Pupil B)

.the legendary Ogre Kicking Princess (Pupil C)

The rumors seem to have grown.

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So with this, lets start the 4th Grand Party eting. Don~~Don~~Pafu~~ *Drum Noises*

The pupils went to practice while Yumika and Zinray joined the eting. By the way, the 3th Grand Party eting was held during the reporting of the Berserk Ogre incident.

For what reason would it be a good idea to do this? (Zinray)

Dont worry about it, the usual is good. Per usual. Yumika gave advice to the confused Zinray.

Yes, yes. The relationship between the new mber Zinray and Yumika seems to be in good shape. I too am feeling relieved.

Well, its reassuring to have Shishou with us. I think its also good that I can keep practicing as we travel. (Yumika)

It seems that Zinray-san has travelled the continent to gain skills in combat. So, because of that, we can leave the travel-related things to him.

Fumu. Thats about right. I think it seems good to entrust it to to so extent. (Zinray)

Zinray nods in regards to the expectation of other two. Pertaining to Kingdoms and the lands which Kazane and Yumika were unaware of, such a fellow was a welco addition.

Then, my ability may co up as a problem. (IcedTea: As ntioned very early on in the novel, this ability makes it seem like she is a monster-kin herself, so she doesnt tell anyone.)

Kazane, with Yumika as the sole exception, has not told anyone of her skill of obtaining skills from monsters.

For the ti being, I will give a brief explanation.

Ah so. (Zinray)

Not too taken aback, Zinray spoke after hearing her talk.

If you are alright with it, then thats fine. Although it seems like I dont fully understand this splendid ability, at least it doesnt look like its a lie. (Zinray)

Its just that it would be too botherso to explain my way out of. Since we will be traveling together, I thought it would better to let you know.

Yes, that is so, but Shishou, what do you think? (Yumika)

What do I think.do you an about Kazanes ability? (Zinray)

Yea (Yumika)

While I think that its unusual, then again, sotis you end up encountering people with unique abilities. (Zinray)

Heh? (An interested Kazane)

While listening to Zinrays stories, Kazane realized that there are still many things she did not know in this world.

Status Window:

Na: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Magic Swordswoman

Title: Ogre Killer Princess

Equipnt: Cane [[White Blaze]], Two Handed Sword [[Black Fang]], Leather Jacket,

Fur Coat (with Hood), tal Gauntlet, Plain Clothes, Leather Trouser, Leather Shoes, Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Legendary Spirit Summoning Ring

Level : 19

Vitality : 64

Magic Power : 107 300

Strength : 25

Agility : 18

Endurance : 14

Wisdom : 27

Dexterity : 19

Spell : [[Fly]] [[Torch]] [[Fire]] [[Heal]]

Skill : [[Goblin Language]] [[Night Vision]] [[Crushing Blow]] [[Dogs Sense of Sll]] [[Golem Maker]] [[Rush]] [[Fire Principle: Second Chapter]] [[Healing Principle: Second chapter]] [[Air Jump]] [[Killing Leg]] [[Fear Voice]] [[Invisible]]