Chapter 530: A Puppy?

And soon, the third group battle began.

Fran, lets go a little easier on them this time. Its not good for the exam if we keep defeating them instantly

(Okay)

And she then began to circle the adventurers who were trying to intercept her in a formation with a speed that even created an afterimage.

She sometimes kicks the low ceiling to jump over their heads, while tapping the shoulders of the adventurers to provoke them.

Sh*t!

That was just an afterimage

Wha? Fran wasnt that the line from Flying Shadow-san! Well, that was a good one to hear. I need to thank these adventurers for that. As thanks, Ill wish them a gentle defeat.

(Note: Yuyu Hakusho references)

There she is!

So naive

Wha!? She stopped my spear with her finger

Dont break our formation!

As the adventurers began to attack recklessly, Fran gradually increased her pressure on them. She increased her speed, even more, fooling them with a speed that doesnt even leave an afterimage, and occasionally stepping into their formation and tapping them on their backs.

They were suddenly struck on the back by her who could take them down with a single blow. In addition, she also whispered Yes, youre dead now or Your back is full of openings into their ears but they found no one there when they turned around with a pale face. It must be quite a horrible experience for these adventurers.

(Its about time to end this)

What would you do?

(Id like to see their reaction to magic. Im an examiner after all)

Fran muttered that with a smug look on her face. Well, at least she hasnt forgotten that she was the examiner.

Ill end this now. Haaa!

Sh-shes using magic now!

A-arent you a sword

The s.h.i.+vering adventurers were attacked by multiple activations of stun bolts. The adventurers, who had been frozen in place, were struck by the pale blue electric shocks and collapsed.

Th-that was amazing. That was an example of how even lower-level magic can be differ based on the user

Youre right. That was how a first-rate magician uses their magic

Both of the Guild masters were praising her, but I was worried about something else.

The floor got a little burnt I wonder if thats okay

Seeing the adventurers crying made me feel sorry for them, but Grandma Jill and Grandpa Gull were merciless. They woke up the adventurers and started the mock battle again.

However, the adventurers that have lined up looked confused.

Umm, are we going to fight this puppy now?

Oh my~, hes so cute~

You fools! No matter how he looks, hes the kids follower, you know!?

Y-youre right

Woof!

B-but hes so small

However

They seemed to be completely confused between the relief of not having to fight Fran anymore and the fact that their next opponent would be a pup-sized Urus.h.i.+.

At first, I thought about making him look a little bigger, but when Grandma Jill saw Urus.h.i.+ come out of the shadows in puppy size, she insisted we keep it that way.

If he can manipulate his body size He must be a high-rank magic beast. It would be more shocking for us to lose against the small one than to the big one, isnt it?

Thats right. This time, our goal is to let you witness how strong a beast-type magic beast is. Id be grateful if you could have a decent fight with him

Is he the type that changes his fighting power based on his size?

Hell be fine

Ill leave this to him then

Okay

Woof!

The adventurers then formed a formation while looking puzzled.

Dont underestimate him just because hes a puppy!

Y-yes!

Lets make a preemptive strike with magic!

With the E-ranker as their leader, the F-ranked adventurers obediently followed. Their teamwork was the only thing that looked good though.

Water magic was released sporadically by several adventurers, and that was the signal for Urus.h.i.+ to start moving.

Wooof!

Wha?! So fasGhaah!

Ghaaah!

Two people were immediately blown away by Urus.h.i.+, who had evaded their water magic and approached them. Urus.h.i.+ didnt do anything special. He just lunged in a straight line and lightly patted them with his paw.

The adventurers, who had fallen on their a.s.ses, looked at Urus.h.i.+ in astonishment as he dared to attack them from the front.

Wh-what the h.e.l.l was that!?

Short distance teleportation, huh?

While they were puzzled by what had happened, he really used his teleportation this time. The adventurers were pushed away by Urus.h.i.+, who instantly moved behind them.

Urus.h.i.+s attack continued for a while. But no adventurer had retired yet. It was because they were asked to show off their strength, so they dont want to let this fight end so quickly.

But I think their adventurers pride has been torn to shreds already. Because theyre being beaten one-sidedly by something that looks like a puppy.

Urus.h.i.+ too seemed to be starting to think that it was about time to end this. After all, they looked at him with a very frightened look, so it must have hurt him a little.

Woof!

He can even use magic!? What the h.e.l.l is this!

Th-the shadows are entwining us!

Sh*t, it wont come off!

Although it was not that strong, it seems that most of the adventurers are unable to shake off Urus.h.i.+s magic. In the end, only two E-ranked adventurers managed to escape the restraints.

L-like h.e.l.l Ill let this puppy defeat me like this!

Ah, wait!

A male adventurer ran to Urus.h.i.+ out of desperation. It seems he couldnt stand the fear of losing. I guess this was what Grandpa Gull meant by calling them Naive.

Uwooh!

Woof

The two-stage thrust that he must have put all of his power into was not even able to graze Urus.h.i.+ as he was able to easily slip into his bosom. And then, with a headb.u.t.t from below, he was blown up and hit his back against the ceiling. He then fell to the floor unconscious, but hell be fine because an E-ranked adventurer would not die easily.

After that, the female adventurer who remained until the end was. .h.i.t by water magic and a slap with his paw. She even has a paw-shaped bruise on her cheek.

Wh-what the h.e.l.l was that puppy is

Of course, a magic beast, right?

I know that, but hes scary!

Surely. If I encounter that thing in the woods, I wont even imagine being able to defeat it

As requested, he was able to show them how scary a beast-type magic beast could be. Urus.h.i.+ was freaked though, and he was depressed. Basically, hes a friendly guy.

Urus.h.i.+, good job!

Woof!

Nevertheless, when Fran held him in her arms and stroked him, he was in a good mood in no time. I wouldnt call it too easy to comfort him. But thats just how much he likes Fran.