Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 135

“Shall we finish Franryule’s task first then?”

“Is that alright?”

“If we handle mine first, it’ll be difficult to move around with the eggs afterward.”

I’m not sure if I can handle Volkanos, and besides, carrying the eggs will significantly reduce my mobility.

“Understood. Then, please start with our task.”

“Roger.”

And so, the collaboration between me and Franryule begins.

“I’ll keep providing cold air constantly, so feel free to ask if you need water.”

“…Got it. I won’t hesitate to ask.”

“Even though we’re inside a cave, it’s so comfortable! Amazing!”

I keep wrapping each of them in cold air.

Using it on multiple people increases magic consumption, but compared to the Sea Guardian’s bracelet, it’s negligible. It’s not much of a burden at all.

My role is to create a comfortable environment for the four to move safely.

While accompanying Franryule and the others, I sensed the presence of monsters ahead on the path.

From the silhouette, it appeared to be three lizardmen and two oil slimes.

However, it’s not visible to the naked eye, so it seems none of the four have noticed.

I don’t want to engage in combat in such a narrow passage, so I should inform them early.

“There are three lizardmen and two oil slimes ahead on the path.”

“You can sense them?”

“…Do you perhaps have perception skills?”

“Yes, I have something like that.”

It’s taboo to inquire about someone’s skills, but as fellow companions in activity, it’s important to disclose general abilities.

“You can sense them quite accurately. Knowing the opponent’s information from such a distance is significant.”

“If there are oil slimes, let’s use fire magic to detonate them first!”

“That sounds good. Alex can detonate the oil slimes with fire magic, and while the lizardmen are in disarray, we’ll hit them with our magic.”

So this is how they plan tactics when fighting as a group.

Usually, I operate alone, with only the experience of accompanying Lumia and Rosca, so witnessing group combat up close is intriguing.

“…Shuu-san, watch closely.”

“Understood.”

I refrain from doing anything unnecessary and decide to observe the abilities of the four.

If I can understand what kind of magic they use and how they move, it’ll make it easier for me when facing Volkanos. I’ll refrain from getting involved and just watch.

Alex and Gilles draw their swords, while Franryule and Neln prepare their staves.

It seems the two boys are in the vanguard, while the two girls are in the rear guard.

However, Alex and Gilles also use magic, so they likely have a style akin to spell swords.

Alex and Gilles step onto the path and proceed forward, while Franryule, Neln, and I wait behind.

After a while, Alex and Gilles return running.

Behind them, I can see lizardmen armed with swords and shields, as well as oil slimes.

“Alex, now!”

“Got it! Fire Bullet!”

Alex turns around and shoots a fireball from his outstretched left hand.

It hits the oil slime bouncing at the feet of the lizardmen perfectly.

The oil-saturated bodies ignite fiercely, spreading the fire to the other oil slime as well.

The lizardmen are thrown off balance by the intense flames at their feet.

Given that they inhabit the volcano, their heat resistance seems high; they don’t seem to take damage even when engulfed in flames.

However, the moment they hesitate and stop their movement is the perfect opportunity.

Franryule and Neln, who were waiting for that moment, had already finished preparing their magic.

“Thunder Arrow!”

“…Water Cutter!”

Franryule shoots a lightning arrow, while Neln strikes with a water blade.

The lizardmen are paralyzed, and their bodies are split in two.

However, only two of them fall to the ground. The other one just staggered back, having lost its right arm.

Alex’s sword is blocked, but Gilles, who had flanked, decapitates it.

“Oh, splendid!”

“It’s nothing much.”

“…Thanks to Shuu-san for informing us about the type and number of monsters beforehand.”

As they express their admiration for the teamwork, Franryule absentmindedly adjusts her hair, and Neln responds in a drowsy tone.

“If we proceed like this, it’ll be a piece of cake.”

“It’s helpful to have someone with perception skills.”

While I usually enjoy the convenience of being alone, sharing the experience with others is incredibly satisfying.

Nevertheless, all four of them moved with remarkable agility.

As Alex mentioned, they seem to have experienced numerous battles. Their spellcasting was seamless, and they were calm in adapting their fighting style to the opponent.

It’s also beneficial that not everyone is a mage; having a swordsman who can handle the frontline well is crucial.

With this team, I feel confident moving forward together.

“I’ll continue to inform you about any monsters that may become obstacles ahead.”

“We appreciate it!”

We collect only the magic stones from the defeated monsters and proceed forward.

“Whereabouts do the Magma Golems usually inhabit?”

Unfortunately, despite having traveled back and forth to the summit several times, I’ve never encountered a Magma Golem. Without having seen any parts or their appearance, it’s not easy to locate them through detection skills.

Before proceeding with the detection, I want to have a rough idea of their appearance and form.

“It’s a large humanoid creature made of rock. It forms multiple layers of armor from cooled and solidified magma, making it very resistant.”

Gilles explains this to me attentively.

Wrapping themselves in cooled, hardened magma is similar to Volkanos.

Is this an instinct for survival to increase defense in this harsh environment? It’s a bit intriguing.

“In that case, they probably inhabit rocky areas or near magma.”

“…They often camouflage themselves, so it’s difficult to find them.”

“I see. I’ll be cautious and keep an eye out for any Magma Golems.”

“Please!”

I activate the Magic Stone Investigation.

As I scrutinize the rocky areas and the vicinity of magma, I don’t see any creatures that resemble what we’re looking for.

“It seems they’re not around here. Let’s venture further in.”

“Hold on, you already figured that out!?”

Alex, who had been boasting with enthusiasm, seems somewhat deflated as he speaks.

“I can conduct quite extensive searches.”

“At this pace, we’ll find them in no time. Shuu-san is not just capable of ice magic; he’s also versatile in detection.”

“Thank you.”

Though my abilities are only geared toward material collection, I’m genuinely pleased to see them satisfied.

“Even if it’s just temporary, I’ll do my best to be useful.”

“Well, at the moment, your contribution is invaluable—actually, without you, we’d be at a loss…”

“Let’s do our best in battle.”

“Unfortunately, it seems that’s where we’re headed.”