Chapter 280: Southern End Request 5

Chapter 280: Southern End Request 5

TL/Editor: raei

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It all happened in the blink of an eye.

Upon hearing that the sap was highly flammable, Han Se-ah hastily ran out to collect it and then suddenly vanished below.

Despite being a bit clueless and not particularly adept at physical activities, she was a high level mage.

Her body, naturally surrounded by a mana shield like a passive barrier, was protected by the overflowing mana within her.

While she couldn't fend off a direct attack from a mid-to-high level monster, minor injuries from scrapes or falls were no issue for her sturdy body.

If she fell into a pit, at worst, she might twist her ankle.

The screams that followed, however, were shockingly intense.

"Hanna? What happened!"

Grace, who hadn't sensed any danger, rushed to the pit after hearing the alarming screams.

Arrows were quickly nocked, and a sword was drawn, surrounded by a serene blue aura.

White divine energy surged around hands.

Her reaction was so violent that even a laid-back observer would startle.

But, of course, it was unlikely for Han Se-ah to face a life-threatening situation from a monster sneaking past a 5 scout's passive abilities.

"Ugh, yuck- What is this?"

"Looks like the tunnel of some ground-dwelling creature?"

What she experienced wasn't a physical attack that would reduce HP, but a mental shock.

Falling into a tunnel that had collapsed, she was covered in a white, slimy substance, starkly contrasting with her usually dark robes.

Of course, she was fully covered by her robes, so there was no exposure...

The sensation of being entangled was unsettling, and she thrashed about, screaming.

The more she struggled, the more the web-like substance wrapped around her.

"Get this off me! Quick!"

"Just hang on! I'll get you out!"

Since the rope was in Han Se-ah's inventory, Katie hurriedly cut some vines and threw them down.

The vines, being sticky, easily pulled her up and out.

-Looks like a meatball rolled in breadcrumbs New n0vel chapters are published on

-I knew it when she ignored the guide's advice.

-Is this what they call Ugly Korean? Is this what they call Ugly Korean?

"Hey, at least pretend to care and worry!"

[Sympathy from Dongjeong donated 10,000 won!]

Like this?

"Thanks for Dongjeong's warm concern. Money really does heal all wounds."

-Paying to get cursed at? Is it time?

Entangled in sticky webs and climbing up with vines, she was covered in dirt and leaf mold.

Instead of looking provocative, she resembled a comedian covered in flour on a comedy show.

-The scenery is nice

-I understand why people always pick fights over good views.

-Not sure about being a hero, but as a cameraman and planner, definitely top-notch lol.

-Cute, three heads peeking out of the cabin window lol.

-Not two, but three? Look at Han Se-ah including herself, the sneaky bastard.

Irene, enjoying the peaceful silence and the sound of the flowing water, smiled softly.

Despite not doing much, being part of the party had gradually opened her up to something.

The fact that the distance between her and me had significantly closed could easily be deduced from Han Se-ah's stream.

After all, those seriously into watching others' romances were analyzing us pixel by pixel.

"Roland?"

"Hmm? What's up?"

"Well, you see-"

The calm was broken by Irene trying to say something when,

"Bugs! Bugs! Strange ones, coming!"

"Roland! Upstream!"

Interrupting Irene were Silbang, throwing aside a log and grabbing a long spear, and Grace, bursting out of the cabin door.

Turning to see the commotion behind me, then looking forward again, I saw splashes in the river upstream.

It was like throwing breadcrumbs into a pond full of carp - the water erupted.

"Whoa, what's that?!"

Han Se-ah, although the last to react due to her slower reflexes, quickly redirected the camera from us to the center of the commotion in the river.

Half-broken rafts with barbarian warriors on them, and something ferociously attacking from beneath the water.

Dark green carapaces, sharp pincers, and jaws spread wide in aggression.

These creatures, clearly carnivorous insects, attacked the barbarians like a swarm of piranhas.

...Water beetles? Are they water beetles?

Except for the more ferocious appearance and the addition of pincers, they fit the description.

After all, the only aquatic insect I know that resembles a beetle is the water beetle.

"We have to help! They're people from the village!"

While thinking this, Silbang throws aside his spear and hastily grabs a net.

It's unrealistic to think he could kill all those bugs with a spear one by one.

The problem is, those creatures jaws and pincers look like they could easily cut through an old net.

...But if they can't even properly destroy a raft, they might be manageable.

"Hey, Silbang."

"We have to help! Please, help! I beg you, adventurer!"

"Calm down. ...How deep is it?"

"...? It should reach up to our necks, for us."

Saving them and understanding the situation was more beneficial to our quest than killing the bugs.

With that thought, I walked into the river.

It seems I'm indeed more comfortable using my body than my brain.