Chapter 55: Rescue mission start!

Chapter 55: Rescue mission start!

Are you sure you dont want to speak about it, little lady?

[No, Im good, thanks for asking.]

[Lady Hestia, everybody can see that you annoyed at something, so may I suggest sharing it? Talking should be helpful, I believe?]

[Haaaa, I dont need to, Im totally fine everybody, so please dont worry about me.]

Despite believing that traveling to where the lizardmen separated from their allies would be a relaxing, calm, and probably a fun trip, it seems my traveling companions werent too fond of the idea as they were continuously pestering me.

During the morning of our trip the rescue team, mostly the lizardmen, had to prepare our equipment for the trip as Caszcur mentioned that it would take about a day to reach it. Using the time that was left, I went to talk to Saori about our fight from yesterday, but she just hugged me and said stay safe before leaving to take care of the virigress mother.

Honestly, I was so flabbergasted that I couldnt even speak a word. My mind was filled with anxiety, not knowing how her mood was and if she even wanted to talk it out, but before I could say a single word, she justhugged me. I felt awkward trying to talk to her at that point, so I just walked back to the group.

So, now were on the road. Were on the road again. Were on the road, on the road. On the road again.

Huh, where is that soundits coming from you, little lady? Caszcur, the leading lizardman of this rescue party, said after anxiously swinging his head around due to the sudden music. What are you doing with the airand how is sound coming out of it?

[This?] I stopped playing my air violin to answer his question. ["It's just a little magic trick that I can do with [Aerokinesis]. I can make instruments out of air and perfectly replicate its sound and function. I thought a bit of music would help our rather boring trip.]

[Lady Hestiaare you sure you arent bothered with what happened with Miss Saori?] Tasianna asked worriedly. [Miss Saori might be able to understand it better butyoure acting so carefree as if youre trying to self-soothe yourself.]

[Im ok, Im ok. Come on, quiet down and just enjoy the music. I havent played the violin in a very long time, but Im sure I havent completely forgotten it despite my rustiness,] I admitted.

I still had the memories of playing one, I still had the experience of ten years of violin practice inside of me, however, the muscle memory of playing the violin was missing from my new body so I wasn't expecting a perfect performance. I could have had my parallel minds help me but that wouldnt have been the same.

Until now, what prevented me from playing an instrument was my own proficiency over [Aerokinesis]. My parallel minds were only able to replicate the sounds by clashing and moving the air around, but they were never able to fully model an instrument.

Making that air rifle gave me the idea to practice making a piano or violin with my skill, although it hasnt worked until now. Normally a rifle would be the more difficult task to replicate but I didnt need to reproduce the machinery inside of a normal sniper rifle, I only needed a long barrel to shoot bullets out from. I also was only a violinist, not a luthier.

Finally, being able to play the violin again, I could clearly hear that my ability has significantly dropped. Besides having to play with long claws, the feel of playing an air violin and my lacking finger and arm movements told me that I had to relearn the proper movements, again.

Just like getting my body used to dancing and singing for an extended time again, practice was urgently needed so I could play the violin like in my past life. The piano can wait forwell, I don't even know if I can even replicate it, it was that complex. Still, purely from my memory alone, I was able to give an acceptable performance as I still knew how to properly play a song.

Acquisition requirement fulfilled. [Musician Lv. 1] acquired

Heilige Scheie, that was easier to get than [Woodworking]. It only took a few minutes of play, ha ha ha!

[W-Wowyou did mention that you were a virtuoso butsong, dance, and an instrument. Magnificent! You would be incredibly popular among fairies with those skills!] Tasianna cheered, frantically flying around me as she continued clapping.

Just keep it coming, he~

Hey, I can enjoy music like anybody else butshouldnt we be less conspicuous? Caszcur suggested; an opinion that the other lizardmen shared as they nodded. "See? The more monster coming at us, the more we'll be hindered."

[Dont you worry, Caszcur,] I assured him. [Even if something did come up, Im pretty sure that Saori will just take care ofitwell, I can do it myself, I guess.]

[Lady Hestia]

Ok, maybe I am feeling a bit lonely.

This was the first time since I've met her two months ago, that she wasn't beside me. Weve separated once or twice just to hunt, but she was always close enough that my [Detection Sensor] was able to track her, so it really was only a mild social distancing.

However, we were so far away now that we couldn't share the experience with each other when we kill a monster. It still works with Tasianna but Saori was too far away now. Bringing up the bracelets search function, the distance between me and Saori was increasing and increasing the more our rescue party progressed.

[Ok, Im sad that Saori decided against coming with us, there. You guys happy now?] I said exasperatedly, slumping my shoulders as I stopped playing.

"At least you've finally admitted it, your behavior since this morning has been making everybody uneasy, you know," Caszcur called me out.

[Hey, thats rude! How can,] I wanted to respond back but Caszcur interrupted me.

Oh, stop being a krill eater, little lady, Caszcur interrupted me as he began lecturing me. I dont know about you, but everybody is on edge, as we dont know when a monster will appear. As strong as you are, try to put yourself in our shoes; people who had to face the horrors of this place, who had to adapt after watching their scale-kins die. I know you have your own issues right now but control your emotions until we make camp.

Tch, I know very well how dangerous this place isI can relate too well, I kept this thought to myself, understanding what Caszcur actually tried to say. My mood swings, switching from gloominess into enthusiastic violin playing, was a bit too much for most people, especially when it is people that Ive never fought together with.

Saori was used to my behavioral dynamic so she could adapt to it. These people, however, despite getting a glimpse of my power were still being cautious as they traversed the swamp. I was being self-centered.

[Sigh, I guess I was being selfish, sorry,] I apologized dispirited.

Ha! You know, the lizardmen clans usually scoff when somebody obediently apologizes, thats where the origin of krill eater comes from. A coward or weakling that would take any abuse just to eat, even if its small fry, Caszcur laughed merrily as he explained the insult. "I wouldn't have dared call you a krill eater after you showed us that giant fireball, but that changed once you spoke. You still have much to learn, young scale."

He slapped my back as he said that, causing every single lizardman to chuckle at the sight. I gave them the stink eye for embarrassing me like this, shutting them up as they averted their eyes, trying their best not to laugh anymore.

Everybody is on edge, my ass. Watching them all enjoying themselves on my behalf just made Caszcurs lecture seem so worthless.

[He he, these beastmen seem less intimidating right now, dont they, Lady Hestia?] Tasianna said with a chuckle.

[I cant deny that,] I said with a tired sigh. ["They certainly have a sense of humor, at least schadenfreude. Is this the first time that you've met a lizardman, Tasianna?]

[Actually, these are the first beastmen that Ive met personally. You two, technically, dont count after all,] Tasianna stated, pointing out that Saori and I were technically classified as monsters by the System. [I have heard so much over my 87-year lifespan, read so many books to fill my mind, and asked more knowledgeable people for information. This was supposed to be a self-exile, but never could I have imagined that it would be this fruitful and fun.]

[Ha, well you did get lucky, right? Life is full of twists if it made us able to meet on that fateful day, Tasianna.]

[True, Ive met you two wonderful people, after allalthough, I must say that the trolls treated me rather well, compared to my capture by those human bandits. If I had the choice between the two, then I would honestly stay with the trolls,] she said with a shrug.

[Really? Those giant things? Wow, that moment when trolls treat their prisoners better than humans, just how terrible were those people?] I asked in actual amazement.

[The absolute worse! Scum, even among humans!] Tasiannas anger shot out without a warning as she derided the human race. [Lady Hestia, you dont know how gladdened I was when you agreed to come to the elven kingdom.]

Tasiannas face looked like someone who couldnt be happier as she started talking about her limited experience of elven culture, which made me curious about something. Wanting to know it, I asked Tasianna while minding my words, [Tell me TasiannaI understand how it could have been caused but why exactly do you hate the entire human race? Not all humans are like those fairy hunters.]Ñøv€l--ß1n hosted the premiere release of this chapter.

Tasiannas smile faded once I started prodding her for an answer, turning sullen as she decided to sit on my shoulder to answer it, [I know what you meanbut how can you be so sure? Pray, have I not informed you about the heinous acts humans have done to fairies? About how they abandoned the beastmen, half-humans, just because they had different blood? They are warmongers, throughout history, they have caused instability.]

With her tiny hands, she began caressing my cheeks with a small smile, [I apologize, I truly do. I understand and fully accept that you must speak up for them, but they are nothing like the humans of your world, Lady Hestia. Ours are criminals, the worst of Peolyncas inhabitants. I-I dont think I can ever fully lose my hatred for them.]

Looking at her dejected face, I couldnt help but form a wry smile and pat her head, [Its okthere is still a ton of time, correct?]

[Huh?] confused, Tasianna let out a bit of her voice.

[Im a dragon, youre a fairy, and Saori is a descendant of a Fenrir, I bet she will live for quite some time,] I said with a full smile. ["You've merely come out of your own shell, your own self-contained home in the fairy village. There is still so much of the world that neither you nor I know about, and I will warn you that we will travel a lot due to my Idol career. There is still time for everything to change, I promise.]

What mere information about our world we shared Tasianna wasnt enough for her to understand that the humans on Earth had a similarly terrible history, filled with sins and wrongdoings. Even now, Earths humans arent perfect, they still show their viciousness at times.

However, I wont tell Tasianna about it as there was no need to do so. What was important is the current world and how the humans are here.

Were Saori here, then she would debunk and argue about the history books Tasianna read in the fairy village. If Saori were a true historian, as she claimed, then she would know that history is filled with errors and half-truths, changed and edited so it may present the winning side as the good guys.

I will keep quiet about it, considering that I barely even knew this world to use a statement like What if the elves and fairies werent completely truthful when they wrote those books?. I didnt even know the human race and Im trying to defend them against somebody whose race had to experience the full brunt of a humans mercilessness.

I couldnt persuade her at this point, I had nothing to argue with, however, that wont stop me to try it in the future. Our party wont restrict ourselves with the elves only, I already told myself that I will shock this world with the idol culture, and I still am adamant about it, despite my lacking confidence.

As we travel the world, I hope Tasianna will learn more about it, just like Saori and I will.

Multiple proficiency requirements fulfilled. [Noble Aura Lv. 5] [Leadership Lv. 5] gained

Acquisition requirement fulfilled. [Benevolent Aura Lv. 1] acquired

Benevolent Aura

An aura that sends out the users inner nature in the form of an aura. People affected by the aura are soothed by the users good-natured spirit, calming them down from mental and emotional burdens. Higher levels increase the efficiency of curing mental and emotional status ailments

Looking at Tasiannas dumbfounded face made me chuckle. I should have been a bit clearer so she would understand my intentions but repeating would be awkward, [AnywaysI guess it has gone on a bit too long nowhold on tightly, Tasianna.]

[Huh? What do you meanahhh!]

Conjuring a brown colored magic circle in my hand, I poured in the necessary amount of mana, quickly materializing a large, sharp, stone spearhead with its help. Giving its order fly straight, aim true, I turned my body around and shot a singular [Earth Spears] into the darkness of the rainforest.

Before it could hit its target, I tensed up my leg muscles and launched my whole body forward, darting through the air like a bullet, following my spell. Due to my acceleration, I had to dig my claws into the ground, tearing through mud and pebbles, to kill my speed. Still not stopping, I quickly nabbed a green, fuzzy object using my spare hand while watching my spear pierce the head of a monster.

Experience has reached a breaking point. [Young Spark Inferno Dragon, Hestia Atsuko] has risen from [Level 25] to [Level 26]

Attributes have increased due to level up

Acquired 600 skill points

Proficiency requirement fulfilled. [Enhanced Health Capacity Lv. 2] evolved into [Enhanced Health Capacity Lv. 3]

Wooo, nice, fucking finally a level up, it only took me a whole week of grinding, I said as I swiftly decapitated the corpse to let it bleed out.

Now

[SoRajah, what do you have to say for yourself?] I said to the green, fuzzy object in my hand.

Meowmreow? he answered, cajoled by the displeased face that I was making right now.

[R-Rajah?! Why, why are you here? I thought we told you to stay with your mother and siblings!] Tasianna demanded to know, quickly recovering from the sudden acceleration.

Morning, when we were about to leave, Rajah wanted to come with us for some reason, but I rejected it. We were going on a rescue mission against unknown odds, so I didnt want to risk it by bringing somebody who couldnt fight properly.

Rajah was still a cub, a mere F rank monster, a rank that wasnt adequate enough to combat whatever lied ahead. If Im supposed to rescue somebody, then I dont want something holding me back.

Tasiannas magic was a boon, helpful as it can support me defensively. It also helped that Tasianna was small enough that she could grab onto my horns to avoid being put in danger, I didnt need to hold onto her.

The lizardmen insisted to come as they knew where the accident happened and were decently equipped to handle some situations. Caszcurs and the guards stats werent extraordinary, but I already figured out a way for them to participate in the case a D rank or higher monster appeared.

I had a plan on how to use everybody in our rescue party to their fullest potential, but what could Rajah do? I love him but I cant figure out a role for him.

Hey! while Tasianna and I continued interrogating the naughty little green cat, Caszcur followed and called for us. "What in Marsven did you two run off for, huh? This rainforest is filled with creatures and ambushers, so going on yourown"

Seeing me carrying Rajah and the decapitated monster corpse must have answered all his questions, as he just shook his anger away, wanting to ask us what happened.

[I noticed Rajah following us once we made a good distance away from the camp,] I told Caszcur. [I thought he would return by himself, so I left him alone. When HE was about to get eaten by a monster, I saved him and thats that.]

Youre telling me that your pet monster followed us until now? Didnt you say that he should stay behind? he asked while scratching his head.

[I did, yes, but this guy is so disobedient. Grrrr, I tried slamming some discipline into him but just look at this,] I said as I carefully knocked my knuckles on Rajahs head, showing him the ramifications of his actions. [Im sorry but we need to go back. We cant bring him with us!]

Mreow! at that moment, Rajah shook my hand away and directly stared into my eyes. Mreow!

Surprised at his continued defiance, I reciprocated his glare, [Huh? No, Rajah, you cant come with us, its too danger]

Ahahaha! interrupted by a boisterous laugh, I looked over to Caszcur. I loved that small things guts! A beast wanting to follow its master into battle so willingly would make the serpent tamers in our homeland jealous. Its too late, little lady, you shouldve said something the moment you noticed him, but weve made too much progress already. We cant afford to waste time, so just bear with it and live with the consequences.

Caszcur and his lizardmen continued laughing merrily at us as they turned back to our original route, leaving us three alone, [Rajah]

Mreow! he cried out, still adamant about following me.

[Lady Hestiaat this point we dont have much of a choice,] Tasianna stated.

She was right. I dont know how fast I could do it, but I can get back to the camp with Rajah at my top speed, however, getting back would be difficult. Time is of the essence, the lizardmen wouldnt be happy about it but they have to stop if I decided to bring Rajah back. The one person they were counting on was me, the person who had enough firepower to help them.

They could continue traveling while I brought Rajah back but how am I supposed to find them in this dense rainforest? I could use landmarks or make them myself, but that was completely out of the question as it required me to search from the air to be efficient about it. We have no idea where those wyverns were and Saori did tell me not to cause another disturbance.

It was too risky. I could be found by the wyverns, get lost in the rainforest, or waste precious time that we needed to help the lizardmens friends. Bringing Rajah back to the camp brought too many disadvantages.

[Tch, you littlestay with me the whole time, ok? Verdammt nochmal, I have to think of a way to keep you safe now,] I scowled.

Thinking optimistically, it was a good chance to train him to get used to fighting with me. If, and only if, he still wanted to follow me now that he found his family, then this would be a good chance. Of course, I was also willing to bring his whole family with us, although Saori and Tasianna might be against that idea.

Still, why did Saori not notice that he went outside the camp? She should have been the one tooh?

Looking at Rajahs legs, all four were filthy and stained with mud, completely covering his beautiful green fur. Trekking through the swamp with his body size must have been hard on him.

Feeling pity, I asked Tasianna to clean him up.

Mreow, hieeee! as [Create Water] was about to be cast, Rajah jumped out of my hand and landed back down.

[Hey, Rajah, Im just trying to clean you up! Are you scared of water?] I asked, fed up at his behavior at this point.

However, he just ignored me and carried on walking away from us. Before I could burst out in frustration, Caszcur shouted hurry up already, forcing us to leave it for later.

With Rajah joining us, we continued until night came. Deciding to make dinner, I took out my self-made cooking wares and started preparing using the ingredients that the lizardmen brought with them, who were once again generous enough to share with us. In gratitude, I made a masterful stew using one of Saoris recipes. Mhmm, stew~

Honestly, the stew is fantastic, absolutely mouthwatering, Caszcur praised as he couldnt stop slurping it.

Thanks for the delicious herbal water, Tasianna. Ha ha, my body feels like it lost some of the pent-up anxiety, a lizardmen guard said, joyfully enjoying Tasiannas tea.

Glad you ladies came with us. When I was just a young scale going hunting with the old scales, the only thing we got to eat was sun-dried fish without any seasoning, another said as he devoured the stew and tea.

I made sure to be generous about the seasoning usage. If they were willing to share their food with us then it was only appropriate from us to share our spices and herbs with them, creating a rather humble, but delicious feast.

Youre a great cook but did you say that you made these bowls and spoons, little lady? Caszcur, having finished his bowl, inspected my creations with the meticulous eyes of a trained artisan. Knowing what was about to happen, I nervously clenched the cauldron ladle as I listened to his critique. I can see that youve put some effort into it but, as my tail is my witness, I have to say that they are disastrous. The design is fine, but the execution is honestly clumsy. A complete newbie could do better than this.

Yeah gotta agree with Caszcur, a guard spoke up, inspecting my cauldron. The stone cauldron serves the general function but there is no perfection, none of the skill that a craftsman should show in his work. Bit disappointing.

"Ah, don't let it get to you, little lady. We old scales are letting our Job's speak aloud, and it's not like you need to be the best at everything, Caszcur and his pals laughed as they tried to soften their criticism. Anyways, fill me up, ahaha! I cant get enough of your stew.

[NO! You arent getting any seconds! You jerks arent getting any seconds! Oh, my poor bowls, you didnt deserve to hear that!] I yelled.

Hey, hey, stop that, little lady! We still need to eat! Im sorry, ok! Come on, your bowls show promise! You just need to practice and spend more time and youllhey! Dont drink the whole stew from the cauldron!

After some frantic shouting and failing to hold me back, even with all the tall, strong-looking lizardmen, I stopped my tantrum and gave everybody the rest of the stew until they were full.

Before we went to sleep, I wanted to clean Rajahs feet, but he kept on insisting that he didnt want to. Having enough, I let out a tired sigh and allowed his legs to stay covered in mud, which was dirty enough that I couldnt see his fur at all. Interestingly enough, I managed to wipe a bit of mud off one of his legs but somehow the verdant green didnt appear, instead, it was extremely black.

It neither smelled like it was burnt nor as if he steps onto something weird, it was just muddy, moist smell of fur. At that point, I thought the mud dried and caused his fur to look like he painted it with black paint, so black that I could make jokes about looking into the abyss or something.

Well, he didnt seem to be hurt so I didnt worry about it. He was actually acting pretty sweet once I dropped it, so I decided to cuddle onto him as I slept. Tasianna, like always, used my head as her preferred sleeping location.

The night went by and dawn came. Reenergized, we advanced forwards and eventually found an area with broken trees and weapons lying on the ground. I could see some wooden bows and spears, but they were also some cracked metal spears and swords. Crushed metal pieces were also sprayed in the whole area.

Hestia's Status board update Magic skill and related Physical skill and relatedSenses and movement skills Resistances Stat growths and relatedOthers

[Aerokinesis]

[Telepathy]

Ability List:

[Flame Blast]

[Spark Claws]

[Spark Flame]

[Spark Fire Breath]

[Spark Fang]

[Spark Inferno Blast]

Spell List:

Custom spells

[Imperial Hellfire]

Lava spells

[Lava Ball]

[Lava Stream]

Holy spells

[Minor Heal]

[Cure]

[Modest Heal]

[Smite]

[Light]

[Holy Protection]

[Holy Strength]

[Purify]

[Sacred Smite]

[Sacred Veil]

[Sacred Field]

[Banishment Beam]

[Major Heal]

Fire spells

[Fire]

[Firebolt]

[Imbue Fire]

[Fire Ball]

[Strengthening Flames]

[Flame Spear]

[Petal Flame]

[Flame Explosion]

[Inferno Blast]

[Blazing Twister]

[Inferno Beam]

[Scorching Sun] [Spiral Hellfire]

Earth spells

[Earth Wall]

[Rock Blast]

[Earth Strike]

[Rock Bullet]

[Sturdy Earth]

[Earth Spears]

[Earth Crash]

[Earthen Shackles]

[Terra Wall]

[Bedrock Blades]

Wind spells

[Wind Bullet]

[Wind Cutter]

[Air Shield]

[Wind Slash]

[Swift Winds]

[Wind Blast]

[Featherfall]

Space-Time spells

[Haste]

[Storage Magic]

[Warp Point: Entry]

The Light spells

[Shine]

[Sanctuary]

Titles:

[The Light] [Bearer of Kargryxmors Blood] [Otherworldly Reincarnator] [Princess]

A note from AbyssRaven

Rajah, what funny black legs you have. What happened to your green fur? :O

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Bio: Hey there, AbyssRaven here. I'm just an avid Light Novel and Fantasy story reader who randomly thought of a story and began writing about it.

I eventually found out that I've been spending a bit too much time with building, planning, and researching for the story, that I've decided to just share it with others.

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