Chapter 58 Push forward
{TL: By Creed}
Drawing a nonsensical trajectory, Licorice flew through the air, approaching here. Occasionally, she used magic and launched attacks.
"Trying to return the enemy to sanity, but ending up being controlled and attacking you friends!?''
"Or rather, Licorice being tamed, is she a monster...? Because she has a sinister side, was she classified as the same...?"
"Anyway, we need to do something!"
Licorice flew high within the cave, sporadically launching attacks.
As she had mentioned earlier, it seems she cannot use powerful magic, so her attacks aren't much of a threat. However, we can't intervene... If we were to act rashly, we might unintentionally harm her severely...
What should we do?
"Kya kya kya!"
"That irritating laughter... Even though she's being controlled, it's frustrating."
"Licorice means no harm..."
"Yes, I understand. That's why I'll end this quickly."
"Huh?"
Sofia dashed. Not on the ground, but on the wall. With that momentum, she went upside down, running on the ceiling...
"Alright, it's over."
"Pya!?"
She caught Licorice and returned to the ground.
"Mukya! Kikya!"
"Please don't struggle. If you move carelessly, I might accidentally crush you."
"Pii...!?"
When Sofia threatened her, Licorice calmed down. Even though she's being controlled, she seems to feel a sense of danger instinctively.
"Nevertheless, it's a bit surprising to hear you say you'd crush her even as a joke."
"Huh?"
"Huh?"
"..."
"When will Licorice's brainwashing wear off?"
Ignoring what was said, let's move on with the conversation.
"The quickest way is to defeat the tamer... But they're probably in the deepest part, so we can't do that right away. It might wear off over time, but it's safe to assume it'll take some time."
"Um... We should prioritize safety, but if we take too long, they might escape."
There might be other emergency escape routes. We can't let the thief guild escape... And if we fail to defeat them, we'll lose the chance to contact Doctor.
I don't think it's the only chance, but if possible, I don't want to waste time and give the enemy an advantage.
"Should we just push forward like this? Sofia, please take care of Licorice."
"Yes, understood. Even if one of my hands is occupied, it won't be much of a problem."
"You're reliable."
"Hehe, I'm really happy to be praised for the strength I trained for Fate."
"To meet Sofia's expectations, I'll do my best too."
I firmly held the Snow Crystal Sword, staying vigilant to move at any time, taking the vanguard. Sofia is in the rear.
If I fail in the vanguard, Sofia might be harmed too. Thinking about that makes me nervous, but at the same time, it's motivating me to do my best.
When it's time to show a man for the girl he loves.
Thinking like that, I feel determined to struggle.
"All right, let's go!"
"Yes."
With the world's most reliable partner, we head to the depths of the dungeon.
TL Note: A short chapter to display Licorice strength.
*lack of strength, lol
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