I think I’ve gotten better at TL’ing, even though this is only my second time doing it now .
I take creative privileges during/after TL’ing (mainly grammatical stuff and making sentences flow better — no adding in random stuff, of course), but there are still some lines I’m not 100% sure on . I’d be thankful if anyone would add any suggestions to the areas I’ve footnoted .
Also, in regards to the previous chapter, I’ve changed “Intimidation” from the King’s Skills to “Coercion”, as I had thought it might be . *Next Line is a Spoiler!* This is because the real Intimidation Skill shows up in this chapter . *End of Spoiler!* . I also changed Narcotic Fang to Anesthetic Fang, as per the suggestion by Greed ⅩⅧ .
Ah, one last thing… The MC uses some pretty strong language, I’ve found . So if you don’t like swears… Ⱥṿɇɍŧ ŧħɨᵰɇ ɇɏɇṩ .
Now then, onto the Chapter!
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Um… Which way is the Pedestal?
I eliminated the entire nest of Goblins and emerged triumphantly, but…
The darkness of night has already wrapped around the surrounding area, so I’ve lost my sense of direction .
『Well, there’s the silver Moon over there, so…?』
I have no idea . I don’t know what direction the Moon rises and, of course, I don’t know I don’t know which direction the Sun rises either . I’m already a completely lost child .
『Should I give up going home today…?』
To me, the Pedestal has been certified as my home, more or less . I’d like to return there every day, if possible . In addition, sitting inside of the Pedestal somehow gives me peace of mind .
However, it seems that it’s impossible to return .
Well, it can’t be helped, so let’s treat ourselves to some late-night hunting . Until now, I had been hesitant to go out at night in the Plains, but I don’t have a choice .
With that, I took to the air and searched for Demonic Beasts while maintaining a height where the ground is just barely in view . I’m not only at this height to search for Demonic Beasts, but also to easily reach the ground in case of a surprise attack from above .
『Flying high in the sky, I can see quite far into the distance; it’s quite nice . 』
I haven’t seen one yet, but being attacked by some sort of transcendent Dragon would be the worst . So, not with just my eyes, I’m remaining vigilant with all five senses . Well, it’s five sense-like things, because I don’t have a body .
Anyways, it seems that the strength of Demonic Beasts doesn’t spike up just because of the night . Rather, it seems that they’ve grown weaker under the cover of darkness .
Even if it takes time to find them, combat’s settled in an instant .
『It’s good, it’s good! Using Echolocation to detect them! Convenient Skills are great!』 (¹)
For Monsters of the night, exploration Skills are quite substantial .
Especially Echolocation . With this Skill, I can grasp the topography of the area as well as Demonic Beasts, so I’m able to search the surroundings with considerable detail .
『Amassing Demon Stones like this, I wonder if I’ll be able to Rank up?』
Yeah, I was getting caught up in the moment . I was so successful in killing the nocturnal Demonic Beasts that, in my excitement, I didn’t pay attention to my surroundings . I had single-mindedly focused only on chasing prey .
「GYarURUroOOOo!」
Suddenly, such a roar resounded within my ears . I look up to find the source, and find a Demonic Beast whose size far surpasses that of a Giant Bat approaching from above .
『Impossible! There was no reaction from Echolocation!』
Shortly before, I had used Echolocation, but there was absolutely no response .
「Gyagyaoo!」
『Ohtto!』 (²)
At extremely-high speed, the huge shadow passes by right beside me .
It’s like a plane! (³)
『Nuah!』
A sound similar to a high-pitched metallic shriek comes from my blade with just a grazing touch . The impact is terrific, with all trees within about 10 meters being blown away . But that’s not all . With just that slight contact, checking my Status, my Durability was shaved off by 30 .
『Shit! What an unpleasant surprise!』 (⁴)
Are surprise attacks your main strategy? No thanks . (⁵) I’m just a sword . Aren’t I a good sword? Even if I am, I’m just a sword! A sword! (⁶)
But I’ll still feel offended when I’m struck! (⁷)
I was sent flying in surprise, but I managed to stabilize my posture in the air . I wasn’t able to get a good look at my assailant, however .
Fast! That’s all I can say .
And, I figured out why it wasn’t caught with Echolocation .
Although it hasn’t even been five seconds since it collided with this master of the shadows, it’s already far off into the distance . He’s way too fast .
I don’t always use Echolocation, but when I do, it usually takes about a minute to examine the area . (⁸) If something has that much speed approaches from more than 30 meters away, then it takes about 5 seconds for the signal to reach me .
「Gyoooo!」
『Damn, here it comes again!』
I try using Appraisal at the last second while barely dodging him .
Race : Lesser Wyvern : Deteriorated Sub-Dragon : Demonic Beast Lv . 21
HP：223 MP：95 STR：95 END：122 AGI：98 INT：142 MGC：63 DEX：37
Skills:
Intimidation：Lv2, Stealth：Lv2, Fire Resistance：Lv3, Air Manipulation：Lv3, Poison Resistance：Lv3, Scale Hardening, Smell Enhancement, Absorption Enhancement, Sight Enhancement
Strong! It’s a Wyvern: a degradation of the dragon species — it’s just a degradation, but it’s still the strongest Demonic Beast I’ve seen se far! It’s got a lot of Skills, too!
I avoided a direct hit because I devoted myself to evasion, but with wind pressure alone my whole body was shaken as a fierce gust of wind assaults me .
I’ve made light of this world . I’ve never had a hard fight, and as for Dragons, isn’t there no room for fighting half-heartedly? I think so .
『Damn it!』
My opponent might be able to move even faster than this .
Isn’t this an impossible game? No, wait . If I give up, then it really will be the end . It’s still too early to give up . When the time comes, I’ll be able to escape to the ground somehow . Maybe . But before that, let’s take on this challenge . Or rather, it’s unlikely that I’ll be able to get away if I don’t do anything to it . I’ll have to depend on counterattacks, even if all I can do is damage him a little .
So, let’s try to counter his charge . I speed up a bit in reverse, as to make an attempt to run at the same time . Survival is my priority .
Like that, I wait for the rush of the Wyvern . It seems that because it’s so fast, turning to charge once again takes a bit of time . While circling widely, it turns this way . The fact that I don’t have to worry about being rushed consecutively is my only saving grace in this situation .
『It’s coming!』
「Gurugyaooo!」
My aim is its Abdomen, which appears to be softer than the rest of its body . I’ll barely dodge the dash by escaping below, and then raise my edge skywards to cut its stomach . I’m unsure whether it’ll go well, but I’ll try it anyways . If it’s wounded, then I’ll take that opportunity to escape .
Rapidly, its huge body approaches, but I was unexpectedly calm . Certainly, it’s faster than things like Cars and Motorcycles, but there’s no need to be overwhelmed because it’s simply coming at me in a straight line . My plan… Will it work?
『Sooi!』
「Guraa!」
Yeah . I failed . In the middle of a rush, this guy dodged the full brunt of my swing . But it left a deeper impression than I thought it would . Even though I intended to calm myself down, my subconscious seemed to find fear regardless . The edge that I raised only cut the Wyvern’s stomach a little . To its huge body, I made a scratch . When I found that I had given it a wound, I was genuinely happy .
「GURUruRUwu!」
『Wait, didn’t that make it super mad?!』
Even though I dealt so little damage, it seems that its anger is at its MAX! Didn’t this tactic have a boomerang effect?! While making its turn, its vicious eyes were glaring, completely fixed on me .
『Isn’t this slightly bad?』
And, it rushes once again . I had resolved myself ー to dodge this guy .
『Guaa!』
「GYAGYAUUUOOOO!」
『Damn it! This damn lizard! ー Even though it was only struck once!』
Because I understood the balance of defense and offense, I aimed to counter, but the Wyvern immediately performed a feat of acrobatics using its tail, manipulating its centrifugal force . With that, I received a direct hit from the talons on its hind leg .
But I didn’t simply take the attack . When I was hit by its claw, I was bounced directly in front of the fellow’s eye, so I made the split-second decision to jab myself into it . Well, as a result, the tip of my blade has been broken . The fragments should still be within the Wyvern’s right eye . Serves you right!
「GIIGIIIAAAAAAAA!」
It twists and writhes in agony while flying (although its flights seems quite disturbed) .
『Apart from that, am I alright?』
Only about ⅔ of my blade is left . The rest splendidly snapped off . Naturally, there’s no pain, but am I really alright?
There doesn’t seem to be any problem flying . To begin with, I fly using Telekinesis and Floating, so my flight has nothing to do with air resistance . And so, even with a change in shape, there’s absolutely no change whatsoever .
Magical Power doesn’t seem to be leaking out from the damage, either .
Surprisingly, I’m alright . How much will Self-Repair be able to regenerate, I wonder . It’d be unpleasant to remain in this state .
When I thought such, the broken part of my blade began to glow slightly . Then, although it’s only a couple of millimeters, it starts to bulge . This is probably the start of restoration .
Phew . Self-Repair seems to be working properly .
『Shit, that damn Lizard! How dare it do this to me!』
Anger immediately boiled up after I confirmed my own safety . To put my beautiful white blade into this tragic state… Inexcusable .
It seems that the Wyvern doesn’t plan on letting this slide either . With my mind distorted by hatred, I recklessly throw myself up at the Wyvern . My reason vanished completely , but I can only chase it endlessly . (⁹)
Its movements have become poor with its injury, but it’s still faster than me .
『Even so, I’ll do it!』
I’ll cut him up until he’s nothing but a pile of severed bones! If my body’s a sword, then it’s no longer restricted with the same limits that I’m used to! And, if so, then I must be able to do more! (¹⁰)
First, I slow down a little to change the course of the Wyvern . That way, it would be mislead into thinking that I was going to escape . With that, the Lizard-bastard threw itself in a straight line .
What an idiot! It took the bait!
I change my route at once, accelerating towards the wing of the Wyvern . The Lizard-bastard was headed completely straight, so it can’t dodge .
Then, with both of us accelerating with tremendous momentum, we collide . As a result, my blade almost completely disappears . The remaining amount would be about ⅒ . But it was worth it, as the Lesser Wyvern’s left wing was cut at the base, causing it to fall to the ground .
Through my baiting, the altitude exceeds 30 meters . As one would expect, not even a Sub-Dragon could fall from this height without a scratch .
Upon approaching the Lesser Wyvern that fell to the ground, its neck is bent in a strange direction with a large quantity of blood, vomit, and excreta pouring from its mouth . (¹¹) The body’s still convulsing, but it’s only a matter of time before it meets its end .
『Fuー Looks like I somehow won . 』
That was dangerous . If I received just a little more damage, I would have been done for . My remaining Durability is 23 . I really did just barely survive .
『Well, it’s good that I defeated it…… But what should be done about the Magic Stone?』
The Magic Stone needs to be recovered, but retrieving it from the Lizard-bastard will be difficult for me who’s lost most of my blade . There must be a way, right?
Watching the recovery of Self-Repair, it seems like it’ll take quite some time to make a full recovery . It’s possible that it won’t be repaired overnight either .
Meanwhile, on this plain crawling with starved Demonic Beasts, I can’t help but think that the Lesser Wyvern’s corpse isn’t exactly “safe” .
『Well, I’ll manage somehow……』
As for recovery via Self-Repair, it seems that the ooze coming out is bound to the broken section .
『Nunununu…!』
I’ve got to put some fighting spirit into it! While doing so, didn’t the speed of the ooze squeezing out increase!? ー Yeah, what stupid things are you doing, me .
『Oh?』
I have the feeling that the brightness of my blade increased, somehow . Is this, by any chance…… Ohh . The restoration speed of the blade rose remarkably . Seriously?
Is it possible that the even the effects of auto-recovery Skills increase when it coincides with the user’s intentions? Alongside that increase, my MP is decreasing at an amazing speed; 1 MP/sec . But it’s worth it at this point, as my blade will be completely repaired at the expense of only ~200 MP .
『It was a struggle, but I gained some useful knowledge . 』
Along with the Magic Stone . These are the fruits of struggling with all my strength . Its Magic Stone is comparable to being 20 combined into 1 .
The Lesser Wyvern’s Magic Stone was located at the base of its neck . I had attempted to aim at it in the middle of combat, too .
『Well, let’s take a rest for today in the bushes . 』
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