Chapter 65 - Foltian Great Dungeon 2_3

"Why is big sis so reckless!"

Kimi, my little sister pinched my cheek as I drank a bottle of potion. Her ears stood up straight and she give me a sharp gaze, this little girl was angry.

"I don't think it's reckless."

"Don't argue!"

"Little pie, my fighting style wasn't reckless. If you don't believe me, how about we ask Ruciel for her opinion?"

Ruciel, the girl I was referring to was processing the Leaf Bear I just killed.

A surprising thing occurred, Ruciel pulled and hung the Leaf Bear's huge body on the tree with ease. The thing she did was hard for me to accept considering her slender and lovely figure.

Then, I saw the girl who is skinning the bear, I asked, "Ruciel, can you give an opinion on my fighting style?"

The Fallen Elf girl, stopped moving her knife. She moves her head to look at me.

"Hmm... I think you're forcing yourself. You look so desperate to make moves and attacks that you can't do. It's like you're trying to show strength you don't have. Oh! That doesn't include your rigid fighting style."

After answering, Ruciel continue to processed the Leaf Bear. She no longer cared about me even though I said, "It's because I'm not in my best condition. If I was at my best, Leaf Bear wouldn't give me any trouble. I can kill that monster in the blink of an eye."

"Look, big sis is weak and reckless. Big sis can't take care of yourself and that worries me," Kimi explained.

She placed her two hands on her hips while putting on a proud expression and knew it all. And for some reason, I was annoyed at her attitude.

"Excuse me, little girl, I can take care of myself."

"Big sis can't!"

She argued again and I was getting annoyed.

"Okay, if I can't, what will you do?"

"I'll protect big sis!"

"You, my little sister want to protect me?"

"Yes! Of course!"

The girl's answer made me laugh. Her level is lower than mine. How will she protect me?

"Hah! Big talk for a little girl!"

"I'm not saying crab! I'm not weak either! I can do it!" She retaliated.

The girl's ears and tail stood up straight. She's angry! And at the same time, I felt four monster heats in the distance.

Maybe, they came to us because they were lured by the smell of Leaf Bear's blood. And this will be a good opportunity to make Kimi aware of what she is saying.

"Okay... Then, please protect me."

"Huh?" The little girl jolted then put on an expression of confusion.

"Turn around my little sister," I told her. And she turned around as I said. "You see those four Leaf Hounds that approaching? Yes? Defeat them and protect me. Prove that you can do it."

Shortly after I said my plan. Alan approached and said, "Sis Eclaite, I think you're overdoing it."

"No, it's not an exaggeration," I said to the boy. "At the very least, she should be able to do this if she wants to protect me. Why don't you help her, Alan? I think that's a good idea."

"I don't need help! I can do it myself! Like big sis did before," shouted Kimi who tried to make herself look big.

I rolled my eyes and asked, "Is that the case?"

"Yes!" 

Kimi replied with confidence. But Alan who was beside her denied that confidence.

"No! You can't do it! Chloe, please help us from behind. Don't get nervous and do as we used to do before."

"Un! I understand!"

"Alan! I can do it-"

"No! You can't and don't insist! We're going to do this together."

"The three of you, Leaf Hound is pretty close," I warned.

Those four monsters will soon arrive where we are. Alan who saw that unsheathed his sword and prepared his shield.

"Kimi, Chloe, get ready!"

"Un!" replied Chloe excitedly.

"... okay," replied Kimi reluctantly.

So, the three children formed their fighting formation. Kimi and Alan are at the front line because they are both Attackers or could be called Warriors. As for Chloe, the girl was in the backline. After all, a Healer was powerless on the front lines.

"Wurf! Wurf!"

"Woff! Woff!"

Four Leaf Hounds came and the fight began!

Leaf Hound. The dog monsters were quite large, they were close to the size of or maybe a little bigger than a golden retriever. They can also be said to be similar to leaf bears. I said that because the Leaf Hound has dark brown fur! The monster also had a big, green leaf adorning their heads.

And yes, I just remembered that there are many monsters on the first floor of this dungeon that have the same traits as them! Leaf Boar, Leaf Monkey, Leaf Bull, Leaf Giraffe, and Leaf Deer!

Yes, I know. The names seemed to be made by lazy someone but let me say, some of that monsters were strong and quite terrifying.

Especially Leaf Deer that can control plants. This monster was one of the seven Mid Bosses on this floor.

I want to fight against Leaf Deer and get its Magic Stone. But... For now, I'll focus on Kimi and the others.

I don't want anything bad to happen to them. For that, I gripped my spear, I was ready to help them at any time.

Kimi and Alan's fighting style looks pretty good. Each of them could handle two Leaf Hounds despite having to get a few injuries.

"Hya!"

Alan attacked. He managed to injure the right side of the Leaf Hound and keep the monster away.

On the other hand.

"[Power Slash]"

"Woof!"

Kimi managed to slash the Leaf Hound's back and make the monster dying. A moment later the monster ran away.

My little girl then made a big mistake by deciding to chase after the monster.

Leaving Party members and out of their reach was a bad aspect. And it gets worse because Alan and Chloe don't realize what Kimi is doing.

I didn't warn my sister. I want her to realize how helpless she is. But I got out of my seat to approach them.

"Argh!"

"[Cure]"

Alan is injured and Chloe uses Healing Magic to heal his wounds. 

Magic... I thought of that word when I saw Chloe heal Alan.

Maybe it's time I learned some Spells. I need a long-range attack and the Healing Spell seems good stuff to me, I don't need to buy Potions in bulk.

I have money now. With it, I'm sure I'll get some good Spells.

"[Heavy Cut]"

Alan tried to cut off the Leaf Hound's leg that is nearby but to no avail. His sword cut through the air.

Meanwhile, on the other hand.

"[Power Slash]"

"Whimper!"

Kimi managed to cut off the leaf hound's stomach that she was battling. The little girl then cut the monster's neck to end its life.

One fell and three Leaf Hounds were still standing. 

"Wof!"

"Wurf!"

The three Leaf Hounds barked loudly. 

The Leaf Hounds grew fiercer after seeing one of them killed. The attacks they launched were getting more brutal! The three little Adventurers had trouble putting up a fight.

Those little Adventurers couldn't keep up with the Leaf Hound's speedy movements. They are desperate and often receive attacks. It seemed like, they wouldn't be able to last much longer. A moment later.

"Arg!"

One of the Leaf Hounds managed to bite my sister's leg.

"Kimi! Damn monster!" cried Alan.

The boy left his position to help Kimi! It was another bad decision. He makes Chloe fight against two Leaf Hounds without defense.

I accelerated my steps to save Chloe and before I got there.

Wuss!

Something shot past me! A second later.

"Khaing!"

A Leaf Hound made a sound before finally falling to the ground. The monster died with an arrow stuck in his head.

"You don't want to help them?" asked Ruciel.

"I'm trying to do it," I replied, as I ran up to Leaf Hound. Another one that also tried to attack Chloe.

"Big brother!" cried Chloe in panic.

Alan turned his head and froze when he saw Chloe in danger. He just stood there, looking at Chloe then at Kimi in turn.

The boy finally moved back after seeing me.

"Step back Chloe! Run to sis Eclaite who is approaching you!" 

Leaving that sentence behind, Alan ran to Kimi's aid.

"Sis Eclaite!" cried Chloe.

The panicked blonde little girl ran up to me with her watery red eyes. She looks adorable but now is not the time for me to get mesmerized with it.

There's a Leaf Hound I have to kill.

I ran past Chloe. Swinging my Silver Spear, I blocked the Leaf Hound.

"Wrof!"

I and the Leaf Hound fought each other. It became a short fight because I managed to kill the monster with three moves and an Arte.

"[Red Piercing]" I shouted before I pierced the Leaf Hound's left ribs with the Silver Spear.

And yes, Alan and Kimi managed to kill the last Leaf Hound.. Now, my little sister was sitting on the ground holding back her tears because of the injuries she had received.