Hard Work Will Never Betray Me - CH 96

“It’s so comfortable that I doubt if we’re really in the middle of a demon forest .”

Iris, who had showered and changed into a sleeping clothes, muttered something like that as she lay on her bed. She seemed to be ready to fight at a moment’s notice in case of emergency, but I couldn’t associate her appearance with the words “in the middle of a demon forrest “.

“The “active sonar” is always casted , so there is no need to stay up all night.”

“I think that even when the dukes lead their armies on an expedition, they can’t relax this much. The duke and duchess are the only ones who can compete with the royal family.”

Lily, the daughter of the duke, calmly analyzed the situation. It is true that inside this steel house, the standard of living is about the same as that of a campervan on Earth. Even if a wild wyvern attacked us, we would be able to continue our sleep with no difficulty.

“The orc we just ate was delicious, by the way.”

I couldn’t help but smile as I recalled the dinner I just had. I had eaten orc meat many times before, but I had never tasted such delicious orc meat.

We hunted and cooked the orc meat ourselves, so it tasted even better.

“Lily’s cooking was divine”.

“I’ve never had anything but good food to praise her on.”

“It’s good enough for me.”

After all, a embarrassed Lily is adorable. Combined with her relatively petite figure, she is so cute that I just want to hug her.

What’s going on?

“Grrr”

‘Hyaaaaaaa……’

So I hugged her unintentionally. She’s my bride, so there’s nothing wrong with that. I breathe in the fresh soap after a bath and the slightly sweet scent of Lily herself, filling my nose and relaxing like an aromatherapy treatment.

“What’s the matter?”

“What, you want a hug too?”

“Here, hug me.”

“Fluffy!”

After releasing Lily, I approached Iris and gave her a hug, and the straight face of the case collapsed into a prodigal, awestruck, I don’t know, face.

If Lily is vanilla, Iris is …… citrus?　That’s not so bad either …….”

‘ don’t smell it.

I like the smell of Iris, too.

“Ohhhhh …….”

✳︎

All right, then, let’s get on with the day.”

“Right ……”

“………… got it.”

The next morning, after breakfast and other preparations, we left the simple night house and were about to leave. .but both of them seemed somewhat uncertain or embarrassed in their replies.

” You two?”

“……, it’s nothing. Come on, let’s go.”

“Let’s go.” “Seductress.”

Apparently, after looking at each other again, they were starting to feel embarrassed about last night’s hugging event. I half-heartedly made a sexual hug, thinking it would be normal in Western cultures, but I wondered if I was out of line in terms of the issue.　As for Lily, I don’t think there is any problem because she is my bride, but as for Iris, it is completely sexual harassment against peers and colleague.

“Did you not like it?”

“I didn’t hate it!”　……………… (because she’s my bride).

“It wasn’t ………… bad.”

As for Lily, I’m just smiling because she’s always been a tsundere (big dere factor), but Iris is a surprising one.

Apparently, hugs were a given. I was able to enjoy the girls’ soft bodies, which was a nice change of pace after a long, hard travels , and since it seemed to be the same for the girls, the result was all good. When the psychological state is heavy, it’s good to feel the warmth of human skin, isn’t it?

I’m glad to hear that. So, I hope you’ll join me again tonight. ………… Now, let’s get going .”

I wonder if ………… will really be all right. I’m sure my disturbed mind will calm down in soon Until then, there is no problem as long as I cover the cause.

“…… As usual, there are so many monsters!”

“But it’s a lot easier than yesterday.”

I think it’s because I’m getting used to it”.

We proceeded through the dense forest with Lily in charge of tracking, Iris as sniper, and me in the vanguard, both charging and defending. All of the monsters were quite strong, so we had to be on our guard, but we handled them calmly, so there was no problem.

“At this rate, it will take a lot longer to get to the White Witch.”

Lily muttered to herself as she caught her breath after a break in the battle. It was true that the progress wasn’t fast because of all the fighting, but we were still moving forward at a steady pace.

Hmmm, although I’d like to speed up the temp a little more.”

Lily, a citizen, is also a factor that is slowing down the speed of our progress, though not to the point that she is pulling us back,

‘Then let’s try to make the magic a little more accurate.”

Accuracy?

Yes,” she said. Lily is in charge of checking and controlling now, right? Let’s change her to a destroyer.

“I’m in charge of annihilation: ……. Wouldn’t I run out of magic with that?”

‘That’s why we have to be more accurate . Let me show you example “.

I aim at the tree branches around me and activate the “Absolute Killing Zone”. The bullet-sized impact bullet hits the branch without missing by a second, and the shattered branches fall to the ground.

…… is amazing.”

“You have to hit the target with each shot. Aim for 100% if you can.”

Can i do it ……?”

“Well, that’s al came l in practice.”

Easier said than done. I too had successfully mastered “active sonar,” “shock bullets,” and magic power control during the goblin fights in the past because I practiced hard and diligently with the force of blood and vomit.

“This way, there will be no waste, and you will end up using less magic power than you do now. I’ll teach you the tips and tricks, and I hope you can master them by the time we get to the “White Witch”.

“I’ll do my best.”

Well, if I can do this as well as natural as I breathe, I’ll probably be accepted

AS Court Magician’s , right?”

Lily doesn’t have a problem when it comes to power. All that’s left is control.

“For now, let’s learn ‘active sonar. That’s a C rank, spell and it’s not that hard.”

“Yes.”

So, we suddenly decided to hold a magic lesson.however, was only for a moment and basically it was just a series of practical exercises against the monsters that were coming at us.

✳︎

A week passed. We had gotten quite deep into the demon forest. The concentration of magical power in the atmosphere is also getting much higher. The center of the forest must be close soon.

“…… ‘Ice Gravel Icicle Gravel’!”

“”Gaaaah!””

Lily’s magic has also become much more accurate. The hit rate is probably more than 90%.

“Luminescent Lance Laser Lance”

Iris, too, has increased the power of each blow considerably. The time it takes to accumulate has been reduced considerably, and the power output has increased considerably compared to the “heat ray flux laser beam” that had been used before. Now, even if a B+ rank monster appeared, it would be enough to defeat it with a single blow.

And I. —-

“–‘Hua Zan Arashi Mai Kazan Ranbu’!　’New Moon’!”

I was successful in improving my ability to fight in close quarters with my bare hands. Although a rapid improvement in physical strength cannot be achieved overnight, I have learned how to move my body, anticipate the enemy’s attacks, and decide how to counter.

I have been fighting every day for the past week without ” clothing,” “general’s armor,” or even the usual “body strengthening,” and it seems to have had the effect of making me more powerful. The “practice makes perfect” is in full effect.

The “Hana Zan Arashi Mai” is a cutting version of the “Arashi Mai,” in which magic is channeled through the body’s nerves to boost reflexes and deliver a series of attacks like a storm dancing at a speed faster than the opponent’s reaction speed.

The “Shingetsu” is a counter attack that is a deadly one-hit-kill attack that completely detects the opponent’s next move based on the magic power in the body, center of gravity, muscles, and eye movements.

All of these skills are among the most difficult in the Hokusho Bujin Ryu, but I had certainly become adept at using them over the past week.

“…… Now it’s just a matter of raising the level of physical strength. This is all a matter of time.”

Even Jet, the muscle man, was not born with such muscles and strength. He may have a certain amount of talent, but I am sure that he has achieved that strength through training.

Then there was no reason why I couldn’t do it.

Feeling the presence of the “White Witch” coming close , my heart was racing with anticipation