Chapter 291.2

Chapter 291.2

Chapter 291.2. Tamamo From The Past

-??? Tamamo’s POV-

“We’re not going to defeat monsters! Wait a minute!”

“You know, I’ve fought Poyopoyo before!”

“That won’t work here! That’s different from Poyopoyo!”

“It’s okay! Mii-chan is a strong kid!”

“She’s only about 5 years old. But she’s way too brave!”

With a firm grip on her wooden branch and a determined expression, the young girl attempted to charge into the dungeon. I grabbed her from behind and lifted her, noticing her fighting spirit was strong, even if she was just a child.

“Come on, hide! They’ll be here soon.”

“Okay.”

Now that Takano Miu had calmed down, Tamamo quickly hid behind the ruins of the building. It seemed like the timing was just right. Footsteps echoed from the dungeon entrance, and Tamamo’s half-missing fox ears twitched in response.

“Look, the prey is coming.”

“Prey?”

“Yeah, prey.”

I revealed her fangs and took on the role of a hunter. Clanking sounds of metal boots and a group of men approached.

Dressed in sturdy leather clothing, rusted swords, and iron shields, these men had unhealthy, red, alcohol-flushed faces with scruffy beards. Some were too skinny, while others were quite overweight.

They were adventurers, but their rough demeanor made them look far from respectable.

“See, there are plenty of them, plenty!”

“With this many, we’re good for at least half a month.”

“This dungeon is easy, huh?”

Laughing heartily, the men emerged from the dungeon.

It seemed they had been in a battle, as there were blood as signs of combat, and they appeared tired.

Then, they turned around and shouted at someone behind them.

With a jingling sound, the coin landed, and the men burst into laughter.

“For slum kids, 500 yen for 3 of you is more than enough. Or do you have a problem with that?”

With an intimidating gaze, the men looked at the children, who hung their heads in frustration and remained silent.

“As expected, it turned out like this. Even though they can only use magic a few times a day...”

This kind of situation was a daily occurrence. The children of the slum were used as a source of food.

“But now, I can do this without any guilt.”

Tamamo waved her hands and began gathering mana in her palms.

“Sleep, sleep, and rest your head on a good dream. Be embraced by the fleeting shadows and sleep.”

[Dreamy Leaves]

Several leaves were born from her palm, fluttering in the air before adhering to the men.

“What’s happening? I feel so drowsy...”

“Hey, this is weird...”

“No, I can’t...”

The men swayed and fell to the ground, lying down and starting to snore.

“Alright. Let’s take their valuable belongings!”

Tamamo smirked and approached the fallen adventurers.

“Hyaha, nice one, anego!”

“Alright! Let’s strip them bare!”

“Let’s start with their wallets!”

The children, who had been downcast just moments ago, now smiled as if they had pulled off a successful prank, and they began stripping the adventurers of their belongings.

“This is how we make a living by stealing. It’s more profitable than dungeons.”

Tamamo’s face twisted slightly, and she looked back at Takano Miu.

“Wow, Mii-chan is also joining in on the act!”

Contrary to expectations, the young girl happily ran toward the fallen adventurers and took their wallets and other items.

Watching this scene, Tamamo felt a pang of discomfort in her chest.