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We Have the Protection of the Gods

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The large ship carrying the holy maiden party departed from the dock. On board, besides the sailors, there were over 50 combatants.

“To reclaim our lake, we will defeat the ringleader of the sahagin, the Sahagin Lord!” (Mona)

The one shouting loudly to inspire everyone was Mona, one of the Three Saintess. She appeared to be in her late twenties. Tall and slender, she had sharp, masculine features. Rather than a saintess, it might be more fitting to call her a female knight.

Saintess Mona was the strongest-willed among the Three Saintess. Having just returned from her pilgrimage, she found a mass outbreak of Sahagin in the lake. She could no longer return to the royal capital. Faced with this situation, she was not the type to sit idly by.

She appealed to the Adventurer Guild, gathering capable adventurers and devising tactics against the Sahagin. For several days, she had taken the initiative and actively moved. Today, she finally launched a full-scale extermination of the Sahagin. Moreover, she was participating in the battle herself. This showed her energetic personality clearly.

The ship had already moved several hundred meters away from the port. Yet, the Sahagin had not appeared. Even the fierce Sahagin knew that approaching near the town meant being killed by humans. Therefore, the chance of encountering them was low until the ship reached a certain distance offshore. Eventually, when the ship was about one kilometer from the port,

“Shadows on the lake surface! One, two, three… more than 20!” (Lookout)

“They are coming! A swarm of Sahagin!” (Lookout)

At last, the approach of the Sahagin was confirmed.

Tension spread throughout the ship.

“Do not fear! We have the protection of the gods!” (Mona)

“““Ooooooh!””” (Combatants)

Encouraged by Mona’s shout, the fighters raised their voices. Each took up their weapons and prepared for the Sahagin assault.

*Splash!*

A large splash erupted on the lake surface as one Sahagin leapt onto the deck. That was the signal for the Sahagin to board one after another. In an instant, the deck became a chaotic battlefield. Since only elite warriors were gathered, no one lagged behind against the Sahagin. However, their numbers were overwhelming.

The mass-produced Sahagin showed no hesitation no matter how many of their comrades fell. They appeared on the deck without pause, gradually increasing their strength through sheer numbers.

“…Area Regen” (Mona)

At that moment, magic light shone at their feet, covering the entire deck. The light healed the wounds of the warriors it touched. It was a wide-range, continuous healing magic. Of course, this effect worked only on allies.

This magic was cast by Mona, the de facto leader of the extermination squad.  Her job was a Class II [Recoverer]. Therefore, healing magic was her specialty. In the past, the Three Saintess were limited to women who had acquired the Class III job [Saint], which was the same healing lineage. However, this was no longer the case. The last Saintess who was a [Saint] went back as far as a hundred years ago. Anyway, supported by the Saintess, the warriors regained their momentum.

At that time, a Sahagin twice the size of a normal one was spotted approaching from offshore.

“! The Sahagin Lord has appeared!” (Lookout)

“So, he was here. Alright, we will definitely take him down!” (Mona)

“““Ooooh!””” (Combatants)

The Saintess party prepared to confront the Sahagin Lord. However, they soon noticed something strange.

“…Wait? How is that Sahagin Lord swimming?” (Mona)

Looking closely, only the lower half of his body was underwater; the upper half was constantly above the lake surface. No matter how good a swimmer the sahagin was, they could not swim like that.

“It’s as if he is standing in the water…” (Mona)

“! There’s something at the Sahagin Lord’s feet! A huge shadow…” (Lookout)

Immediately after, the Sahagin Lord’s body floated into the air. At the same time, accompanied by a huge splash, the creature hiding in the lake appeared.

“Wha…?” (Mona)

“A Sea Serpent?” (Combatant)

“Why is it here?!” (Combatant)

It was a giant water serpent. As the name Sea Serpent implies, it should normally live in the sea. However, somehow it leapt out of the water carrying the Sahagin Lord on its head.

“Shaaaa!” (Sea Serpent)

“D-Dodge, dodgeee!” (Combatants)

The Sea Serpent emitted a sharp threatening sound and charged at the large ship.

*Boom!*

The 50-meter-plus giant slammed into the ship, causing a severe shock. Some warriors were almost thrown off the deck. They barely grabbed the railing, narrowly avoiding falling into the lake. With Sahagin still swarming around, anyone falling into the lake would hardly survive.

“Gya gya gya gya!” (Sahagin)

“The Sahagin Lord…!” (Combatants)

Apparently having jumped from the sea serpent, the Sahagin Lord stood on the deck. Though the deck swayed heavily, making it impossible for humans to stand, the Sahagin Lord stood calmly and walked with ease. Facing him was Saintess Mona.

“Grr… Take this! Ice Edge!” (Mona)

Mona cast the only offensive magic she could use, but the Sahagin Lord casually waved it away with his hand.

“What…” (Mona)

“Gya gya gya!” (Sahagin)

“…S-Saintess-sama!” (Combatants)

Those nearby hurried to help, but it was too late.

“Gya!” (Mona)

“Ughhh!” (Mona)

The Sahagin Lord grabbed her head and threw her off the ship.

*Splash!*

Of course, the area outside the ship was the Sahagin’s domain.

“““Gya gya gya!””” (Sahagin)

“Damn it, stay back! I-I’m not delicious…” (Mona)

Sahagin swarmed toward her as she fell into the lake. Everyone imagined the worst, but then…

*Whizz!*

A small boat sped across the lake surface and slid beside her.

“Are you okay, onee-chan?” (Silver-haired boy)

The silver-haired boy pulled Mona’s body out of the water.

 

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