According to my vast knowledge of medical herbs, the plant in front is quite unique.
That's not all, apparently it also has the ability to spit poison and attach parasites to the human body.
Physically beating it up doesn't seem to be a good plan either…
Firo: "Yaa!"
Raphtalia and Firo each cut down some vines.
Might as well try magic...
Naofumi: "I am the Hero of the Shield who commands the origin of power. I have read and deciphered a law of nature. May the power of nature defend me!"
This magic improved the target's defence by a percentage. It is a support magic that shines when the target has high Defence.
Raphtalia: "Thank you Naofumi-sama"
Although we are destroying plants left and right, it's still hard to advance.
But at least, we'll annihilate the enemies here.
According to the stories that have been passed down, there is no sure-fire way to exterminate the plants.
Would be impossible, there has to be another way.
Raphtalia: "Okay!"
It's overflowing with plant demons.
However, I'm quite uneasy about Raphtalia and Firo's defence.
Naofumi: "Humm......"
The names of the demons are Bio Plant, Plantriwe, and Mandoragora.
Bio Plant is the general name for all the common plants. Plantriwe Is a demon in the shape of a human made of vines. Mandoragora seems to be an immobile plant fortress.
The Mandoragora sprays acid from a vine to weaken and drag in its prey.
It seems the shield does not consider scattering herbicide an attack.
I wonder what the criteria is.
There is also the fact that my medicine can cure the parasitic state to consider....
Perhaps the parasites are pathogens and my treatment medicine is effective against sicknesses.
Naofumi: "So what do we do?"
Plantriwe and vines continued to attack me meaninglessly.
The acid is also troublesome. It seems to be very effective in lowering the Defensive status.
This is pretty common. The enemy is a plant and uses poison.
Naofumi: "Raphtalia"
Raphtalia's respiratory system was damaged before. Although she is cured, it might still be weak.
Naofumi: "Here, take this herbicide just in case."
Unexpectedly, it seems like they have no durability.
Raphtalia: "Naofumi-sama? Let's hurry up and go!"
No wait, if I look carefully, that's a giant vine.
Naofumi: "That seems to be the main body..."
Suddenly, huge eyes appeared on the trunk and stared at us.
Monster: "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
That's creepy.
Naofumi: "I know! Air Strike Shield!"
I used Air Strike Shield on where Firo was falling to let her use it as footing.
That was pretty gross...
Monster: "!!!!!!!!!!"
The earth shakes as the vines tremble in rage.
Hmm...... What happened?
Naofumi: "It's not falling over."
At the same time, I spotted a plant seed in the middle of the eyeball.
Naofumi: "Raphtalia, Firo. The main body is within that eyeball. Pour the herbicide in it."
The cool-down time is over. I can use Air Strike Shield again. By the way, Plantriwe and Mandoragora were attacking me together.
Firo: "Roger~!"
Raphtalia Jumps onto Firo's back while approaching the regenerating eyeball.
The shield will stay in the air, unless an attack is strong enough to break through.
Meanwhile, the vines are bouncing off the Prison.
After 15 seconds, the Prison disperses. At that moment, I cast Air Strike Shield under Firo to be used as a foothold.
Raphtalia: "Tei!"
Raphtalia's sword flashes and the vines surrounding Firo was cut down.
She kicked the Eyeball twice.
Monster: "!?????"
The eyeball's movements have stopped to repair itself.
However, the Bio Plant begins to move again.
Raphtalia: "I apologize. It seems I didn't spread the herbicide well enough."
Oh, that might work.
Though recently, I've noticed that my defence is now ranged, I can proceed through enemies even though I’m surrounded.
I stroll through the large amount of demons like it's nothing.
The Bio Plant is dyed brown as its eyeballs dries up.
The whole Bio Plant crumbles and we evacuate.
Naofumi: "Oooh..."
All the other demons started turning brown and withering. Everything is gone except for fruits that grew on their bodies and us left.
... It would be dangerous to leave that here...
Naofumi: "I'll keep it for the time being. Maybe my shield can absorb it."
Firo: "Food!"
We were collecting seeds while Firo stuffed herself with the remaining fruits and potatoes.