Chapter 478

Chapter 478

TL: xLordFifth

ED:

Ukiiiit! Is that really all it takes? Can such a simple boundary really make our underground city more peaceful?

Of course. I am working on such tasks in the strongest kingdom across the sea, among humans. Despite being an underground city, this fact actually works to your advantage. The city is virtually lit 24 hours a day. If you patrol periodically as I suggested, the number of problems caused by paleos will significantly decrease. This place is no longer just a village, but should be treated as a city. You need to manage security more systematically.

Listening to her crisp explanation, Harhei and even the eldest gorilla paleo, showed expressions of deep impression.

Lowland! Indeed indeed, worthy of someone introduced by Halihali and his friends. Guardian deity!

Good, good, eldest! Lets implement it right away. Just as this female human said, immediately!

Lowland!

The eldest gorilla paleo deeply bowed to Harhei and then turned around. Before leaving the guardian deitys dwelling, he didnt forget to say goodbye to her.

Thank you. Truly, thank you, female human.

Isnt it time you called me by my name?

As she smiled brightly, the eldest gorilla paleo was taken aback in return. He had never imagined a smile from a female human could possess such strong attack power (?).

Feeling emotions he had never experienced before, the eldest gorilla paleo stumbled backward.

Yes, indeed. Thank you, Shin Nara.

Dont mention it. Im just glad I could help.

Babam-!

The moment she finished speaking, a lively fanfare sounded in Shin Naras head.

Her expression brightened as much as the sound effect.

[You have achieved 100% intimacy with the mystical creature Harhei.]

[ You have achieved 100% intimacy with Harheis paleo the Lowland gorilla.]

Hmm, Lowland!

The eldest gorilla paleo bowed toward Harhei and then went outside.

Having already achieved 100% intimacy with the Red Goat and Black Crane paleo, she was searching for her next goal when she received a whisper from Leeha and was guided to this place. However, unlike the Musketeers who had their first encounter with the gorilla paleos while hunting Rhinodillos, she had come here solely through Leehas introduction, without any opportunity to prove her abilities. For her, who usually raised intimacy rapidly through quests and affinity combinations while displaying her swordsmanship skills and the name of the Sacred Knights, it was as if one of her feet was tied. Therefore, it was even more difficult for Shin Nara, nicknamed the user closest to an NPC, to build intimacy with them compared to the Musketeers who raised theirs through spending money or hunting quests.

Ill be going now.

Ukit! Thank you! Female human, no, Shin Nara, youre always welcome in our city! Ukiiit!

Hehe, thank you for saying so. Stay healthy until next time, Lord Harhei.

Ukit! Ukit!

Harhei was even happier with her polite farewell. Shin Nara tore her scroll as she left the dwelling of the tribal guardian deity, marking the end of her nearly 30-hour ordeal with the gorilla paleos.

Phew its tough, really tough. Less than 10 hours left now.

Boom-!

Unable to stop in her swift motion, she realized too late that she had fallen into a trap, as an explosive energy burst from the ground, sending her flying.

Whirling in the air, fortunately, the damage was minimal. She was momentarily dazed but quickly regained her composure and twisted her body in mid-air.

Ugh, what the- Damn it, could it be

Landing back on the ground, she absorbed some of the energy using a tree trunk, but her expression grew more distorted. Who could have set up this trap here?

[You have been affected by the Mana Barrier status ailment.]

[You cannot leave the restricted area for 30 minutes.]

(Dispel possible if possessing higher abilities than the caster)

[You have been affected by the Spatial Bind status ailment.]

[All spatial movement within the range is limited for 15 minutes.]

Who could plot such a thing in the brief moment between the traps explosion and her landing? The answer was clear.

Buhihihih, Maam Shin?! Surpriiiise!

The identity of the person walking towards her from the end of the spatial constraint was clear from his manner of speaking.

Petyr. You really

Did you think hiding underground would keep me from finding you? Buhihihit, I can commend you for quickly escaping from the Black Crane paleo village, but such trickery wont free you from me!

Petyrs nails sparkled in his hands.

Their sharpness momentarily caught Shin Naras attention, but she quickly focused elsewhere.

The Black Crane paleos That was two days ago. Petyr wasnt there.

How did he know her whereabouts?

Certainly, Petyr wasnt in the Black Crane paleo village, nor during her time with the Red Goat paleos. And how did he know she just came from underground?

No, the direction is strange too. How did he know Id pass by here and set a trap and how is he coming from the [direction I intended to go]?

It was clear he had been waiting with certainty. Thats what Shin Nara found odd.

Leeha said I was the only one in the Cow paleo village. After I left, no other user had been there -

Then why, how, and for what reason was Petyr there?

Buhihit, what are you pondering over so deeply? Thoughts without answers arent really thoughts, Miss Maam.

Petyr, playing the beastman race Miyau, crouched down, ready to pounce like a tiger preparing to attack, and Naras muscles tensed in response.

Phew Right, exactly. Its a problem that must be solved. Thinking isnt whats important.

Petyrs arms and legs moved smoothly, yet incredibly slowly.

Shin Naras arm also moved very slowly towards the sheath at her waist. Very slowly, very slowly.