Actual Combat

He got taller.

He got taller.

Serge was in a good mood from his recent growth spurt. He practically danced in joy whenever there werent people around.

Serge, I want to take part in an actual battle, could we go together?

Im fine with it, but get permission from the earl alright?

Its already. I already got Otou-samas permission.

Her response caused Serge to freeze up for a bit.

She actually had a strategy for that.

And like that, she was just barely able to have the earl give up and say his conditions.

She did the order backwards, but Chris was able to get permission to go through this method.

Serge lamented as such later on.

Wondering what sort of fight Chris was looking to have, Serge asked her.

Yeah, no. Out!

But Serge defeated that one easily?

Serge was showing a much lower level than he was actually at by using camouflaging magic, but even with that, they had a pretty big difference between each other.

Setting aside the scouts, do we need warriors? We didnt even have them in the training though.

Serge was there at that time, so he was able to deal with most things. However, even though Serge would be there this time as well, relying on him would serve little purpose for training.

And so those two turned up at the mercenary guild.

But even so, it felt nostalgic when he went inside. Chris followed closely behind Serge, gripping onto his robe tightly.

Oji-san, Im looking for a scout and two warriors to act as shields.

At that point, Serge gestured towards Chris with his thumb.

What are you paying? Whats the Ojou-chans level? And who else is going?

When Serge gave his nickname, the people inside the guild reacted.

People like Ria the Ladykiller were special cases.

That shortie is?

Shorties a bit much!

After that, the manager picked out a few members that Serge was wanting.

Shall we go then?

The one who brought up the contracts details was a male beastkin that looked to be the scout. Judging by the black spots on his fur, he was a rare species in the town.

What about luggage? Itd probably be a bit tough for the Ojou-san.

The men laughed in satisfaction. Their payment was attractive enough, but now it looked like theyd be able to earn even more from materials.

Their negotiations after that went smoothly as well, so the scout and Serge shook hands with each other.

Now then, next are the preparations.

Well be staying in the forest for a week. Theres lots of stuff to buy. Ill buy the stuff we need for adventuring, so if theres anything you need as a woman, go and buy them.

Even though that girl was heroic, she had a rather eccentric love of being clean.

U-understood.

However, itd be a bad thing to spoil Chris so much in the beginning. In no way was this him wanting to smell her after a week of no bathing.

On the morning of the next day, the group gathered near the towns front gate with everything prepared.

Alright, leader, whats our route?

Eh? Im the leader?

So this was the weight placed on the leader?

Well, pick a route thats dangerous for amateurs. Ill think about it tomorrow after we fight something. [1]

Aah, so nice.

It wasnt likely that these members would be able to dive into a labyrinth though.

And so, Serge and the rest departed on their adventure.

And they were immediately setback. It was mainly because of Chris though.

Leader, should we stop for a break?

I-I can still walk.

Other than just being kind, Serge knew the importance of taking breathers.

When he healed her with magic, Chriss face looked refreshed. However, her bodys endurance hadnt recovered. It was only able to recover part of her fatigue.

Ah, somethings coming our way. A great fanged monkey?

Just one of them huh Chris, want to give it a try?

It was an enemy that wasnt even level 20, so it should be an easy victory for Chris. Magic like Wind Blade or Ice Clump would take it out in one hit.

However, what Chris used against the large monkey that eventually attacked from up in the trees was

Fireball!

The monkey lit up in a ball of fire from that attack.

Acha~

O-oi! Leader!

After stopping the monkey, he put out the fires with water magic.

And then came reflection time.

Now then, Chris, do you know what you just did wrong?

Hmm~, thats true, too. However, fire magic is fundamentally prohibited in forests.

But for something like just now, it definitely wouldnt be excused.

While it was strong, that didnt mean that fire magic was always the best.

After that, Chris managed to use wind-type magic to defeat monsters.

There was a problem where he didnt expect there to be one.

Aah, you can use that spot over there. Dont worry, Ill turn around.

That gaze of hers looking up at him with teary eyes was it her wanting him to go with her?

However, he wasnt going to pamper her. The beautys tears were his reward.

Ill go with you if youre alright with me?

Towards the requests of dont look! and dont listen!, Serge complied as a gentleman.

And the same thing happened that night.

It was understandable. It couldnt be helped. She had been walking all day, after all.

Serge definitely wasnt a lolicon, but he couldnt deny that he got a little excited.

And then it was the fourth day, the day they would turn back the way they came.

Coming from the north. In the sky. Its a big one.

No way, a dragon!?

Can Serge defeat a dragon too?

He recalled Vargas being wrecked by the immature Irina.

G-got it.

Its been a long time Extended Longinus!

Right in front of them. It looked like it got tangled in the trees.

Serge was prepared for any unexpected situations, but nothing in particular happened, the wyvern dead before long.

In the back looking at everyone with glee in her eyes, Chris waist gave out on the spot.

I want to take a bath

Chris muttered.

Nothing particularly noteworthy happened on their way back.

The only problem might be that Chris was concerned about her own body odor. She was changing her clothes, but she didnt think that shed smell so much.

When their group arrived back at the town, they used the noble privilege of being able to skip the long.

Yeah, Ill leave it to you.

They separated from the other three once theyd gone into the gate.

Bath bath even cold water is fine

Eh?

Chris was quickly wetted. The things she was wearing were thick, so it wasnt erotic.

Most of the water evaporated away. Lulu had said that it was bad for the hair if you went too far with it so he stopped there.

Im clean but why didnt you say anything until now?

~~~!

Like this, Chriss first actual combat came to an end.