TN: yeaaaa soryy the late update, kinda busy yeah? enjoy
[Editor: Arhael]
Since that day we were able to proceed without any problems.
Originally, there are only a few monsters in this grassland, even though it has increased recently, the chances to encounter trouble isn't high.
Meanwhile, I decided to think about an idea for the sled.
The idea that kept away the grass from the wheel is wonderful for the problem of wheel entanglement.
As expected from a merchant who is an expert in this area? I can see Ako-san's ability to deal with trouble very good.
But in fact, he is only using a wooden board to warp the sled.
With this, if you slide on stone, it will be damaged easily.
There are three ideas floating in my mind.
One is to attach a ski-shaped foot.
This is …… I think it should be like from the winter Olympics competition?
With that, you can reduce the possibility of sliding on a stone and if you put a suspension mechanism between the ski and the sledge, the ride comfort is also improved.
Another idea is to attach a track like a tank.
I think if you put the axel into the body the grass won't become entangled.
However, in this case, the body structure is the problem.
Because it's pulled by a horse, the wheel will only rotate from friction with the ground.
Since it's necessary to rotate the wheel in order to move the track, if not, the track won't turn and the burden for the horse might increase.
Is it better to invent crank mechanism…? [TN: Crank mechanism = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crank_(mechanism)%5D
And the other one is to change the structure of the carriage.
The current carriage structure is where the wheels and axel placed are exposed.
What happened if the structure of the axel is reversed?
In this case, it seems like the carriage will become a barrier and the probability for the axle get entangled will be reduced.
Furthermore, if you cut the carriage and store the wheels inside the carriage, the risk of the wheels getting entangled by grass will also be reduced.
“But, this …… the burden will concentrate on the part that has been cut. The horse will be exhausted fast”
“Hmm?”
“As expected a sled is still better?”
“Tired? Yu-nee, want to ride too?”
“I won't. If I get on, the number of escorts will decrease.”
Me and Yaju-san were on the front, Adrian-san and Rivi-san on the rear and Charon on the back maintaining the formation.
This is the result after discussing that Charon wants to get away as much as he could……
“He also became traumatic. Well, I pity him even though he doesn't have bad intentions.”
“No! Yu-nee is mine.”
“Good grief, you guys are really loving each other.”
“Right ~”
Alicia boasted proudly.
Looking at Alicia, Ako-san smiled wryly.
“But, is it okay? I think that you need to be very vigilant on the back though.”
“Ah…… ah, about Charon huh? His eyes are good even if he looks like that. He is also very timid and sharp to danger. If there is a problem, it's when his concentration is disrupted……if not, he will be a good adventurer. “
It seems that his danger senses decreased if he has some thought. (EN: not sure about this one)
So it seems that he received a surprise attack in the labyrinth.
“He is still immature and afterward his body I suppose”
“That, isn't it no good at all? It's worst than I expected”
“Well, if you compare him with other adventurers, I guess he is the type of guy who will die first. But if he could get over the limit, he will be a good adventurer. “
“A good adventurer, is it?”
I don't feel like I'm a good adventurer if I'm the type of person that will die first though.
“We have a lot of person of different types after all. So since there are people who seem to be weak, they will need to exceed their limit as their first achievement. And he is among that type of person. A slow-growing type I think? Hmm, I think it's a bit different”
Yaju-san was having a hard time explaining about Charon.
As Yaju-san said, Charon doesn't have enough concentration to become a good adventurer, but if he gets over it, I suppose he should be able to get achievements.
Certainly, concentrating ability can be trained and increased.
However, for that purpose, a calm mental state is necessary. And Charon doesn't have enough of it.
Just a little thing can bring joy, panic, confusion and faint. If you get distracted every time it will burden the other members.
When I said that, Yaju-san had a surprised look.
“Well, that is also true. But ……Yumir, you are still naïve “
“What's that supposed to mean!”
“I think he is still hiding something, so I thought “
He boldly declared so.
Certainly, there are some parts that are convincing.
If you think about it carefully he can be said to be a good adventurer. He can't be taken as an amateur.
I bet there is a side in Charon's nature I haven't seen before.
“But, Yu-nee is mine. I won't give it to Charon!”
However, Alicia firmly denied.
It seems that my warning about being separated is working as planned. [TN: if you forgot, Yumir was saying to Alicia about separating with her on chapter 36]
The journey progressed smoothly without problems.
Alicia also consumed less stamina thanks to the sled.
I was worried about water supply but Ako-san taught me to resupply water from grass moisture on the way.
Plants were often used on long trips and it seems to be knowledge from the merchants.
Yaju-san and the others were surprised, and he was excited while declaring “I should report it to the guild, this will make a journey much easier”.
It was something I knew well that grassroots were containing a lot of water.
Although it's a smooth journey, as expected Alicia wasn't able to maintain her condition.
Even though she was sitting and riding the sled that doesn't mean she won't get tired.
Besides, the sled was shaking fiercely because there isn't any suspension attach to it.
There's no way the fatigue won't accumulate.
Recently after she finished eating, she would fall asleep like a doll (EN: puppet is better I guess?) having its string being cut.
I let her sleep on my lap while on guard duty.
There are five adventurers. Rivi-san and I, Charon and Adrian-san, and finally Yaju-san that is on guard duty.
Rivi-san is a magician who has the attacker and strategist role in Yaju-san's party.
When Alicia was up, she would tell her past adventures and unexpectedly, she shows a child's stubborn look.
Alicia has already fallen asleep, so I want to listen to her dark past, today.
Like being deceived by a noble, or having a bloody battle with bandits - or talking about women attacked by an Orc. I regained my sanity and change the topic by coughing.
Then Rivi-san said “I'll go give some nourishment for nature. By the way, it's a big one” and went into the toilet, and during that time I was watching the surroundings alone.
The surroundings were very quiet …… no, I heard Rivi-san struggle faintly. I was depressed a little.
Anyway, to brighten my mood, I stroked Alicia's hair who was sleeping on my lap.
She showed a slightly disturbed expression, but it felt like holding a cat and it's very adorable.
At that time, along with zang sound - the bonfire was overshadowed.
When I thought the light was out, I tilted my head up and there was a person wearing a strange mask in front of me.
It looked into my eyes while tilting its head.
“Uwaaaaaaaaaa!!!!”
“Kyaaaaa!?”
I pull out my sword from my back and slash it while keeping Alicia behind me at the same time.
Alicia screamed as she rolled behind me, please excuse me just this time.
But there was no response to my slashing. I stood up and took a battle position.
Evading my slash, “Something” flew back a few meters in an instant, and the figure was revealed from the light.
It looked like a doll made by a child by kneading clay. There are no fingers on the limbs, it's thin and long. [TN: Slender man !!!]
There is no movement from it as if its life had collapsed.
And what more is that the neck is long as its arms, and it's hard to distinguish between the head and arms.
It seems that the head only suffered three surface cuts.
One word – grotesque.
–avoided? No, more importantly, where did it came from!? There supposed to be no one here a while ago?
My detection range is about 50 meters.
Within that range, I should be able to notice even a faint grass sound. Even so, I wasn't able to notice this guy.
No, it's not like I didn't hear a sound. Certainly, right before it appeared I suddenly heard a sound.
In other words this guy, only a few seconds … probably it ran for 50 meters in one second.
Equal to me or far more.
“What's that scream just now – this guy …”
“Yumir-san, what's going on!?”
“What’s wrong? It's an enemy!”
Yaju-san and others came to me one by one from my scream.
Rivi-san also returned while fixing her clothes.
“Ako-san, go hide behind the horse with the others! Don't go too far “
“Charon, it's coming from below!”
It went into the grass instantly and went for Yaju-san.
It swung its blade arm and extend.
“Yaju-san, run!”
He understood my gaze, “That guy is dangerous”.
Even with that speed alone, it's enough as advantage dealing technology and experience.
I understand Yaju-san's ability. That's why I thought he can't win.
“Ciih, you - guwaaaaaaaaa!?”
Did you try to attack with a sword? It's necessary to deflect the blade and cut off its legs.
Even so, there's no difference that you can't fight. Suffering pain from a severe wound and bleeding. If you leave the wound as it is, it can lead to death. (EN: This is hard sorry T.T)
“Damn it!”
Adrian-san went to the place where Yaju-san was and tried to help him out.
But the enemy didn't stop its movement and went into Adrian's bosom and swing its arm.
The sword was broken, the breastplate was crushed and blood sprouted from his chest - then he collapsed.
Charon's legs became weak and he fell to the ground from the sudden event.
……He was lucky. Thanks to that, he didn't receive a direct hit from the blade.
The broken sword fragment flew away and passed his head.
Charon didn't flinch from the deep wound on his forehead. Beyond a red-black scar, a white object was visible.
Perhaps it reached his skull but it's not deeper than that.
Three people got defeated instantly.
The creature moved and was aiming at Rivi-san, but I block it before it hit her.
“Rivi-san, please take care of Alicia”
This guy can't be stopped if I'm not its opponent.
This day the curtain of a sudden battle went up.