The World Is Overflowing with Monster, I’m Taking a Liking to This Life Chapter 120: It Is Common Occurrence For Skills To Turn Out

We have been on the bike for dozens of minutes again.

After the battle with that giant spider, we have been steadily aiming for the Defense Forces base without encountering any major obstacle.

(Weve co about halfway)

We are currently on the national highway at the prefectural border. Leaving behind the city where we have been, we are now in a mountain. Enemy Detection is constantly on the lookout, and there isnt any problem as of now.

Kyu. Kyu. Kyuuu!

Hey, be quiet.

Our new companion, Kiki, seem to be enjoying the wind while riding on my shoulders.

Is she that happy to be our companion? Also, wont she fall off if she doesnt hang on to tightly?

With one hand, I put Kiki inside the hood of my hoodie.

Kyuu

AACHOO.

Kiki sounds disappointed while Fujita-san lets out a huge sneeze. Apparently, Kikis tail struck his nose.

Ah, sorry about that.

Its fine. Dont mind it.

As we drive through the mountain while holding such conversations, we eventually see a parking area in the distance. Its a simple place with only a toilet and a vending machine.

Cool, lets take a break over there.

Alright.

Its good to proceed steadily, but we cant rush ourselves too much. Its important that we take breaks and relax our minds.

(Also, I cant contact Ichinose-san unless we take a rest)

Confirming that there isnt any monster around, I enter the toilet.

The one for females.

After entering one of the stalls, I lock the door and open my status plate.

Kyu!?

Kiki gives out a surprised noise. On the screen, there are a bunch of unread Mails. Theyre all from Ichinose-san.

(So things are going smoothly over there for the mont.)

She is currently doing what I requested of her. Rikka-chan should be helping her out as well. Next, I open up the Chat nu and proceed to explain the situation regarding Kiki.

That is what happened. Sorry for deciding things on my own. I see. I was confused when a new na suddenly popped up on the list of party mbers. Understood. Theres no helping it. Also, its good to have a new companion. I have no intention of blaming you. I-Ichinose-san what a nice child.

If we just ignore her problematic behavior with mails, shes an excellent girl.

But a Lesser Carbuncle Although it cos with the Lesser modifier, if we are to talk about Carbuncles, arent they the type of monsters that provide buffs in gas? I was saved by them many tis in the past when I played gas online. Or is it like that super famous mascot character that likes curry? Regardless, to be able to ta such a rare monster, Kudou-san must really be a natural when it cos to taming. I wonder if that is true? I have not paid much attention to it, but when I think about it, its really strange that monsters are willing to beco my companions without being under the influence of skills and occupations And an image! You didnt send an image! The child is mofu-mofu, right!? Its cute, right? Quick! Send an image! No, there is no such thing as an image. Also, your personality really shifts abruptly when youre mailing.

Im shy in real life, so whats wrong with being talkative while exchanging mails. Its better than having communication issues both in real life and online. I think. Also, if you raise the Mail skill to LV 5, you get to unlock a function called Image Attachnt. So please raise the level of Mail quickly and send an image of Kiki. Quick. Eh?

For a mont, I mutter in confusion and look back at the chat text. Image Attachnt function? Legit?

You received a Mail.

A mail is sent as if to prove her point. An image-like item is added below the subject. When I click to see the image, it turns out to be a picture of Momo lying on the floor and rolling around.

So cute.

Oh, also its 4K. What a uselessly high resolution.

No, thats not it.

I learned about it just now. Just before Kudou-san contacted , the experience of Mail accumulated to the point where it leveled up. So thats what happened. To think she can advance so quickly without receiving as many points as I do. Ichinose-san, what a fearful girl especially when it concerns mails.

(But seriously, the Image Attachnt function seems quite useful) The images that are taken can be preserved in a specific file.

According to Ichinose-san, the functions that can be added to the Mail are as follows: LV 2 Chat Option

LV 3 Simultaneous Transmission Option

LV 4 Notification Setting

LV 5 Image Attachnt

(Mail might be a skill that is more powerful than I gave it credit for.) In particular, attaching images is quite appealing. Until now, I had so doubt raising the level of Mail, but I should seriously consider raising it.

Thats all for now.

Understood. Ill contact you on my end if sothing occurs.

It would be suspicious to remain in the toilet for too long, so I cut the chat after giving her the crucial information.

(As for the image of Momo, Ill look at it again later on)

Theres no doubt that itll heal . Upon leaving the toilet, I witness Fujita-san leaning on the bike and smoking.

How astringent. Its a scene that can beco a ss despite being the driver.

(TN: No idea what the author ant at all.)

Are you good now?

Eh, ah, yes. Sorry for the wait.

Fujita-san throws sothing at . Its a can of coffee. Just when I am about to wonder where it ca from, I see that the vending machine has been pried open.

Oi, are you this is legal, civil servant?

Figuring out my thoughts, Fujita-san looks at my face before laughing.

Whod bla us in this kind of world?

Well, youre right

Are you fine with coffee? There are tea and hot chocolate as well. No, coffee is fine.

I love it with a bit of sugar. Although its very little, the taste is so sweet that one would never imagine that so little sugar is put inside.

When I take a sip, the sweet flavor spreads in my mouth. Umm, its lukewarm. The sugar and the caffeine circulate within my body. Fujita-san also drinks coffee.

We must drink when we can. If we return to the City Hall, Shimizu-chan would be nosy. He speaks as if to joke, but there should be so truth to his words. In todays world, its difficult to enjoy the sweetness of a canned coffee.

I guess Ill bring so back as a souvenir

Saying that, Fujita-san packs so canned coffees in his backpack.

I would very much like to just retrieve the entire vending machine, must lets hold back for now.

Kyuuu.

Kiki begins to move frantically on my shoulder. Whats wrong?

Kyuu! Kyuuu!

Kiki stares at the can of hot chocolate that Fujita-san has grabbed.

You want it?

Kyuuuu. (nod nod)

(Carbuncles like cocoa?)

Unexpected. I turn towards Fujita-san who nods and tries to hand Kiki the hot chocolate with a smile.

Shah!

Its intimidated.

Oh, Fujita-san, you have teary eyes. Nothing good cos out of a bearded ossans teary eyes.

Without any choice, I open the can before handing it to Kiki.

Kyuu Kyuu

Kiki dexterously supports the can with her front legs and drinks the hot chocolate. She looks delighted. On the other hand, there is a middle-aged man that is peeking at Kikis tail as it swings around beneath my chin.

.Pu.

I laugh unintentionally.

Oioi. You shouldnt be laughing, Ichinose-chan.

Sorry, but the scene is so strangehahaha.

Really, young girls these days are too an. Ossan over here is very hurt haaaa. Kyuu?

Fujita-san laughs along with . A question mark pops up above Kikis head. Sohow I was able to have a good rest.

A few minutes later-

We should begin traveling again.

Yes.

Its ti to go again. I ride the bike and try to start the engine. However, just before it does, Enemy Detection picks up a signal.

!

Its not a monsterits coming from humans.

And theyre quite powerful. Theyre approaching us.

Oi, whats wrong?

Fujita-san who is behind asks in a questioning tone.

Soones coming, and there are many of them.

What?

The air around Fujita-san changes. While being careful, I look towards the direction where Enemy Detection reacted.

(I dont feel any hostility but what is this feeling?)

I stare at the direction for a few seconds. Then, a few n appear 50 ters away from us. There are 6 of them. Theyre all wearing camouflage suits, holding rifles, and possess bags and helts.

The Defense Force?

They notice us as well. They appear to be surprised.

To think wed et here

Fujita-san gets off the bike and steps forward. Then, soone from the Defense Forces side also cos forward.

The man in question is quite old and should be around the sa age as Fujita-san. They close in before shaking their hands.

Long ti no see, Towada. I didnt think wed et here.

Sa here. Didnt know you were alive, Souichiro. Its good to know that youre safe. An acquaintance? Is he the acquaintance among the Defense Force who Fujita-san ntioned?

Ichinose-san, you dont have to be wary of them. I told you about him, right? So Im right. Fujita-san beckons .

Souichiro, who is this girl? And why are you here?

Ah, thatll take so ti to explain. Are you free right now? Im fine. I also have sothing to say. Wait a second.

The man turns towards the other Defense Force mbers.

Everyone scatter! Watch out for the surroundings!

Yes sir!

With that, the rest of the Defense Force mbers spread out. Their movents are much more refined compared to the SDF mbers that ca to the shopping mall. They probably fought a lot of monsters along the way. There isnt any wasted movent.

But that in itself is making sense a feeling of discomfort.

(Theyre too on guard)

They seem sowhat impatient as well. Their expressions are tense. Checking their equipnts closely, there are scratches here and there.

A nasty premonition rises within my mind.

Fujita-san sits on the bench near the vending machine, and I follow suit. The Defense Force person sits on the opposite side of Fujita-san.

Now, what should I begin with.

Holding a cigarette, Fujita-san explains to the SDF mber how we ca here. He talks about the City Hall, the Golem, the Queen Ant, and ntions how they wish to defeat the monsters with the SDFs powers.

The SDF personnel listens silently.

And thats how we arrived at this point.

I see it must have been hard on you.

The SDF personnel nods after listening to Fujita-sans tale.

Well yeah. Still, if Gramps if Mayor Uesugi and everyone else werent there, I wouldnt have been able to accomplish so much. Id have been dead a long ti ago. Dont be so humble. They survived thanks to you. Youve always been great at encouraging people. Ah, can I have one? Its nothing like that. Here you go.

They laugh in nostalgia. The SDF personnel receives a cigarette from Fuijta-san and lights it on. When he puffs out, Kiki, who is lying on my knees, twists as if it is unpleasant. Oh, so shes bad with cigarette.

The personnels gaze lands on .

Oh, I havent introduced myself to you. Hello, I am Towada Tsukasa, and I am the captain of the Self Defense Force. Ive been acquainted with this person since way back. Nice to et you. Saying that, the Defense Force personnel, Towada-san, bows politely. Hes completely different from Fujita-san.

Oi, weve been friends for 20 years and youre calling this guy? Hmph, at this point, whats wrong with rough handling you?

Well, you arent wrong

Umm Im Ichinose-Natsu. Nice to et you.

Shah!

I bow my head. On the other hand, Kiki tries to intimidate him.

Souichiro, just double-checking, but this one isnt harmful right? Towada-san points at Kiki who is in my arms.

Yup, no problem. But arent you surprised?

I have a subordinate who can control animals and monsters. Does she also have an occupation or a skill related to that? Nope. Nada. They just gather around . But since hes interpreting things on his own, lets leave him alone.

Okay. Well then, lets get into the main topic of our discussion Fuijta-san looks straight at Towada-san and bows.

Towada, Ill be blunt about this. Can you help us?

It might sound unconvincing, but its quickest to rely on your power to overco this situation. I know that you guys are also in a difficult situation, but still. Please help us.

Towada-san does not answer. He watches Fujita-san with a difficult face before slowly opening his mouth.

Sorry, but its not possible.

!

Fujita-san has a stunned looked for a mont before reverting back.

Is that so Okay. Please forget what I just said

Dont get wrong, Souichiro.

Towada-san cuts of Fujita-sans words before continuing.

No matter how critical the situation is, if there is a call for help, we will rush anywhere. It is our duty to protect the country and the people. If its sothing we can do, well gladly do it. Then

But thats assuming our powers are working properly.

Eh?

Having said that, Towada-san bows his head this ti around. Fujita-san and I are both disturbed by his actions.

Sorry as of now, we do not have the power to answer your expectations It cant be that

Towada-san says sothing that is our biggest fear.

The garrison we were in has long been destroyed. Only the six people here survived. His words convince that my previous prediction was correct.

Battered equipnts. Tense expressions. I had a feeling I knew what that ant. I wished for my prediction to be wrong, but nothing is as accurate as a bad premonition.