CH.111 Giant Critter

CH.111 Giant Critter

[Alice POV]

“It’s going to attack!” I yelled at Mana.

“Don’t worry. We’ll be fine.” She responded casually.

Is she just that strong or can she just keep calm no matter what?

I looked at the monster that was attacking us. Luckily it didn’t seem to have any ranged attacks, so we would be mostly fine, but I’m still afraid of the speed it can move at. If it jumps at us will we have enough time to dodge?

“Hold onto me.” Mana said into my ear. “It’s going to jump at us.”

She then spun me around in her arms so that I could wrap my arms around her. This way she could move at a faster speed.

Whoosh.

We quickly moved in the air as the monster jumped past us. Well more like it jumped at where we were. It made the same mistake as I did earlier. Attacking where we were, not where we are going to be. But perhaps that won’t work when attacking something that will dodge.

After the dodge, Mana took us closer to the ground and then she landed next to the adventurers.

“Are you guys ok?” She asked the adventurers.

“Aren’t you..? And you are with Miss Alice.” One of the adventurers recognised Mana.

I separated myself from Mana and took a look at him. He is one of the adventurers that came to the dungeon with us. I think they were all C-rank adventurers. I don’t remember his name though.

“Alex, focus up. That thing is coming at us again.” Another adventurer said. Gét latest novel chapters on nov(e)lbj/n(.)c/om

So his name is Alex.

Alex moved up with his shield, so he was in the way of the monster’s charge. But I’m not sure he can stop something that big.

“Mana, can you do something?” I asked.

“Of course.” She said before casting a spell. “Dark Press.”

She used the spell she once used on Father when Father was going crazy. She told me that it weighs down the opponent, making it more difficult to move. I tried casting it a few times, but I haven’t succeeded in it. Yet.

Slowed down by Mana’s spell, the monster crashed into Alex's shield.

“Ghrh.” He let out a grunt as he took the charge.

“Double Dark Press.” Mana casted a spell as the monster had stopped.

Double? Like an improved version? A power up version? I need to ask her about it later.

“I can keep it still for a second. Attack it now. But don’t go too close or the spell will affect you too.” Mana said to everyone.

I did as she instructed and launched some Dark Bullets at the monster. Sadly, this was still the only attack spell I could use. I wish I could use a more powerful spell. And if I could use Dark Press, I could hold that thing down and let Mana attack instead.

The other adventurers were doing their best to attack the monster. They were using simple spells like mine, or trying to attack with arrows. Sadly the arrows were pressed down to the ground by Mana’s spell, so they didn’t hit.

One of the adventurer’s even tried charging in, but he was caught in the spell and fell flat on his face.

“It’s going to break out. Fall back.” Mana instructed us.

She had ended up taking charge of the operation.

“Can you use that spell again?” Alex asked her.

“I can, but we don’t have the firepower to kill that thing if I do.” She said. “I think I should attack instead.”

“No, not yet. But I want one for adventuring notes and one for monster notes. I think it would be better to have them all in separate notebooks.” I explained.

“I see. That’s fine. Then we should stop by Bakula’s store on the way.” Father answered.

He agreed? And he said we would stop at the store? Instead of just ordering one.

Well then again, most people wouldn’t order little things like that and would just go and buy them.

“Lord Watchman. What brings you to our humble store? Would you like for me to get the owner?” A lady welcomed us to the store.

“It’s nothing much today. We just came to pick up a few notebooks for Alice.” Father answered.

“Notebooks for the young Miss? As you wish. This way please.” She led us into the store.

When I was here with Brian, she didn’t act like this. Perhaps this is because I’m with Father.

“These are the ones we have at the moment. Please choose one you like.”

I looked at the notebooks. My current magic notebook had blue covers so I definitely wanted some other colors for the others.

I picked up a red one for monsters and a green one for other adventuring notes. Then I noticed one with pink covers. I never really kept a diary, but seeing that pink notebook made me want to keep one, so I asked Father to get me that one as well.

With the three notebooks in hand, we went home.

Father even said he would hold my hand, but I refused. It would just be strange. I’ve never held Father’s hand while walking around the town before.

“Did you have fun today?” Jenna asked me as she was helping me bathe.

She would always insist on washing my hair and my body. I really hope I can deal with everything even without her after I go adventuring with Brian. I’m not sure Brian would agree to take Jenna with us. And I would also need permission from Father. And Jenna herself.

Brian would probably agree if he fused Jenna with that summon again. Father will most likely allow it, or even demand it, as that will allow him to keep someone close to me. But what about Jenna herself? Would she come with me?

“Miss? Are you feeling alright?” You didn’t answer.” Jenna brought me back to reality.

“Oh, yes. I had fun.” I quickly answered.

“Are you sure you are feeling alright? You don’t seem like yourself.” Jenna said.

“I’m feeling just fine. It’s just that... a lot happened today. And I’m trying to process it all.” I said, trying to keep my actual thoughts for now.

It’s better if I ask Brian and Father first. If one of them says no, then Jenna’s opinion won’t really matter.

“Then please do tell me what weighs on your mind. Perhaps I can help you come up with an answer.” Jenna offered.

“Don’t worry about it. I’ll get my answer when Brian returns.” I told her.

“I see. so you would rather get advice from him than me. That’s too bad.” Jenna said, seeming a little down.

“It’s not that.” I argued. “I was just thinking about you. What happens to you if I actually leave with Brian? Will you come with us or will you stay here?”

“I... I don’t know. May I think about this for a few days?” Jenna asked.

“Yes. But I know Brian is going to leave soon, so I need the answer soon.” I told her.

“Then I’ll give you my answer tomorrow evening. If the Master allows me to leave.” Jenna said.

“I’ll be waiting for your answer.” I said to her.

“Good night, Alice.” Jenna said as I entered bed.

“Good night.” I answered.

I spun my thoughts about the day in my head for a little longer and then fell asleep.