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Invisible Magic Bullet

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The next morning.

We gathered in the forest again, and the Flower Archer hunt resumed. Basically, we meet in the morning and hunt until evening. Then, at night, we return to the village to rest. This cycle repeats. Like yesterday, I was making shields again. The pace was fine, so I just kept making them.

Meanwhile, Leia and the ninja were checking the situation at the command post from morning. Leia was still wearing the cockatrice hat as usual. The ninja was also dressed all in black, and I kept making shields. At first glance, it looked like a mysterious space.

“We sent scouts first thing this morning, and since yesterday evening, the enemy situation has not changed. The entire enemy force is slowly moving toward us, degozaru.” (Ninja)

“That is as planned. We will chip away at the enemy again today. Will we be able to locate their main camp soon?” (Leia)

Actually, scouts had not yet entered the enemy main camp where the boss unit was. We only knew the outer perimeter so far. There were several hundred Flower Archers densely gathered in the main camp, so the details were still unclear.

“We should find out today or tomorrow. Judging by the size of the main camp, there are about three hundred-some Flower Archers. The boss unit has not been seen in the visible enemy main camp. It is probably in the center, degozaru.” (Ninja)

“There are about 750 enemies left. We want to defeat two hundred by today.” (Leia)

“If Leia commands, we can do it, degozaru.” (Ninja)

“…More than me, we will rely on the adventurers who actually fight.” (Leia)

“Everyone is an adventurer, and Leia is the guild master, right? Then, in a way, that is also Leia’s strength.” (Elt)

Leia smiled at my words. Her expression mixed surprise and joy.

“…Did I say something strange?” (Elt)

“No, I gratefully accept your words. We will do our best to meet your expectations.” (Leia)

Then Leia suddenly pulled the strings of her cockatrice hat.

Piyo!

Hmm? Why did she pull the strings now?

The ninja quietly whispered to me.

“It’s to hide her embarrassment. She is often called a cocka-junkie.” (Ninja)

Cocka-junkie… It is short for cockatrice junkie.

Sounds like someone doing dangerous drugs. Well, cockatrice might be a drug… Recently, I find Dia so cute I can’t help it. If there were goods modeled after Dia, I might buy them all and display them…

 

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Meanwhile, in Healberry Village. At the Large Tree Tower, grass dumpling making was in full swing. They needed light meals for this evening as well. The Dryads were lined up kneading. Of course, about half are eaten on the spot. Among them, Marcosias was also enthusiastically kneading.

For hardworking Father and Mother…!

*Knead, knead. Knead, knead, knead.*

Sweating, doing her best.

After finishing the grass dumplings, Marcosias showed them off to Tetetoka with a proud face.

“Phew… phew… How is it!?” (Marcosias)

“Hmmm, not kneaded enough.” (Tetetoka)

“Gah!” (Marcosias)

A decisive cut. Tetetoka never compromises on grass dumplings. The artisan’s eyes calmly judged the quality of the dumplings.

“Piyo… piyo…” (Dia)

Dia was also pressing the grass dumplings on a cloth with her feet.

*Press, press. Press, press, press.*

Dia, who had improved since last time, pressed strongly. She pressed tightly with one foot, then with the other. She alternated like that.

“How is it, piyo?” (Dia)

Dia thought it was about right and asked Tetetoka. Tetetoka took the dumpling, stared at it carefully, and after a moment, said…

“It’s done.” (Tetetoka)

“Yay, piyo!” (Dia)

“Ugh… Am I useless…?” (Marcosias)

“You are only using your arms.” (Tetetoka)

“Use shoulders and waist too, piyo!” (Dia)

“How, though…?” (Marcosias)

Marcosias tilted his head.

“Stretch your arm straight, piyo. Then push with shoulder and waist, piyo.” (Dia)

“Stretch my arm…? I see.” (Marcosias)

Marcosias stretched her arm as told. Then, she put his hands on the grass dumpling and started kneading. Moving her waist, pushing firmly with her shoulders.

*Knead, knead*

“Like that, piyo.” (Dia)

“Yes, that is better.” (Tetetoka)

“I see…!” (Marcosias)

“Kaa-sama said so, piyo. If you only use your arms, you don’t put in enough strength, piyo!” (Dia)

Dia stretched her wings firmly and spoke passionately.

“Ohhh, somehow that’s really convincing!” (Marcosias)

“Use your hips and shoulders thoroughly, and that’s Koshien, piyo!” (Dia)

“Koshien, is it?” (Tetetoka)

Tetetoka tilted her head.

“Yes, piyo. Kaa-sama said that, piyo. It’s a very important part, piyo. You can do it if you try hard when hitting, piyo.” (Dia)

“I heard that too. Something about reaching an extreme place by swinging a wooden stick…” (Marcosias)

“Ahh, I see.” (Tetetoka)

Tetetoka nodded. Then, surely it must be different. What she had heard as “Koshien” was just something with a similar sound.

Around 1000 years ago, which was a long time ago now and marked the end of a cold season. Dryads had no lifespan, so time was no problem. They did not remember everything, but they had not forgotten either. Usually, they just did not think about it.

About that long ago, Tetetoka heard about “Koshien” from the queen. But the queen said that “Koshien” was the sacred place of the thrower. It was not the extreme place of the hitter. The queen who had departed never said such a thing. So, it must be different. The “Koshien” Stella mentioned was something else. It was a story from long ago after all. Yes, it was a different story.

Tetetoka stopped her thoughts there. For now, she had to do what needed doing. Make grass dumplings and eat them. Nothing would start otherwise.

“Alright, let’s keep making them. We have to bring them by evening!” (Tetetoka)

“Got it, piyo!” (Dia)

“Let’s do our best!” (Marcosias)

“Yes, let’s make a lot!” (All)

 

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That day, Stella and Wood were approaching the enemy’s main camp. They left reducing the surrounding enemies to others and aimed first to confirm the boss unit.

The Flower Archers’ defense network was torn apart and full of holes under Leia’s command. If they wanted to confirm, it had to be soon. Stella’s squad and the squad of the adventurer in his thirties were advancing while defeating Flower Archers.

There was a reason for that. The boss unit of the Flower Archers was the Flower General. That was certain. However, the Flower General had a troublesome trait. It strengthened itself with powerful magic. Depending on the case, it might be a tank-type tougher than a dragon or a production-type that rapidly creates Flower Archers. There was a wide range in combat ability and special powers depending on the individual. Therefore, confirming the boss unit early was essential. The entire operation might need revision depending on the boss’s traits.

This confirmation required good eyesight. The Flower General was beyond three hundred Flower Archers in the dim forest.

“…It should be about time to see the boss unit.” (Adventurer)

“Yes, it should be.” (Stella)

The knowledgeable and keen-eyed adventurer spoke quietly. Other squads were also probing the enemy main camp, but the main hope was Stella’s and the adventurer’s squads.

“The sooner we confirm it, the more advantage we have…” (Adventurer)

He spoke as he climbed the tree skillfully. He was a former scout.

“Almost there, almost there…” (Adventurer)

“Shall we try one more poke?” (Stella)

“No, I’ll back off as soon as I see it… Ah, watch out!” (Adventurer)

His voice flew out. At that moment, Stella sensed a killing intent… a cold, inorganic killing intent. It was typical of Flower Archers. She felt she was being targeted.

“…!” (Stella)

It was lucky she dodged. A gust passed through the side where Stella twisted her body.

*Thud!*

With a low sound, a Flower Archer’s bullet embedded itself in a tree behind Stella.

Stella had not seen the bullet before it hit the tree. It was not too fast. Under normal circumstances, Stella should have been able to track it. Simply, it was invisible. The adventurer in his thirties shouted while climbing down the tree. It seemed he had already confirmed the boss unit.

“Damn, that’s troublesome… The boss unit is the magic bullet type!” (Adventurer)

It was a Flower General that enchanted its projectiles with magic. Therefore, it had long range and fired strange bullets, a shooting-specialized Flower General. It was a rare type, and Stella had never actually faced one. Among the dozens of Flower Generals she had defeated, this was her first.

Without realizing it, Stella gripped the bat tightly. Cold sweat ran down, but she had no time to care. Her instincts told her this. There was no Koshien without hitting this shot. For some reason, Stella was certain of that.

 

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