Chapter 81 - Noah, were you just playing a trick on me?
Could it be...
Ryu's elven intuition made her realize something was possible, and her reason was instantly taken over by instinct.
In other words, she confessed her feelings while being teased?
...Unforgivable!
When Noah saw that Ryu's eyes had turned into a deep, unfocused black again, just like last time, his heart skipped a beat.
"...Hey, Noah, were you just playing a trick on me?"
"Why would you think that?"
"If not, why did you stand up? Are you trying to run away?"
"Huh? This, this!!"
"...Escape is not allowed!"
In the next instant, the elf transformed into a whirlwind and pounced on Noah! Although she is known as an elegant elf, Ryu was now exuding a ferocious aura like a wild beast pouncing on its prey!
Holy crap! That speed!! Isn't she Level 3?!
With his eyes widened, Noah nearly failed to dodge Ryu's attack in his panic. After dodging, Noah didn't even have the energy to look back, he immediately took off running forward!
"Hey! Aren't you an elf? Don't you hate physical contact?"
Noah should have been able to easily dodge Ryu with his speed, and he did indeed shake her off several times. But perhaps elves have a bonus in forest areas, because just a few seconds after Noah shook off his opponent, he saw her suddenly appear in front of him again!
"I've already hugged you! I've seen your whole body! What's the point of saying this now! Don't run away again!"
"I won't run if you don't chase me!"
"Since that's the case, then don't blame me!"
"Hey! What are you doing!"
"Luminous Wind!!"
"Hey! No chant? That's so unfair!"
Sensing the magical fluctuations coming from behind him, Noah's expression changed. It wasn't because of the opponent's magical attack, but because he was amazed by the elf's great potential.
Under the influence of Mind, she's actually broken through to the point where she can cast spells without chanting?!
Despite his chaotic thoughts, Noah abandoned his escape plan and flashed behind Ryu, pinning her down. When a mage is interrupted while using magic, it often causes a Ignis Fatuus, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. But perhaps because Ryu had just activated her magic and her Mind had not yet been gathered, no explosion occurred.
However, an angry girl is indeed harder to calm down. Just as Noah was debating whether to knock Ryu unconscious and take her away, the elf suddenly stopped struggling.
"Um?"
"Let me go!"
Although Ryu's gaze was filled with anger when she turned around, it had indeed returned to normal, so Noah let go of her hand. Ryu, still panting heavily, got up and silently straightened her disheveled combat uniform. Then she glared fiercely at Noah with her tear filled eyes.
"...Noah, you're really dangerous. You play with girls as easily as breathing! I can't just leave you alone!"
Although curious, Noah knew he had more important things to do. He gripped the sword hilt, gazing into the depths of the jungle, his eyes turning into icy rivers.
"Valletta, come out!"
"Valletta? Arachnia?!"
Upon hearing this infamous name that could make children cry in Orario, Ryu immediately put aside all other thoughts, put on her mask, and stood beside Noah with her sword in hand.
In an instant, it was as if the monsters sensed the danger and left, and the forest suddenly became quiet. Then, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, a splash of bright red that was unsettling to behold emerged from the woods.
She was a short-haired woman wearing a tattered coat with fur trim, and she held a claymore in her hand. Strictly speaking, she was a beauty, but the meanness emanating from her was as chilling as hell.
"Noah!!"
The moment she appeared, she shouted with an unusually loud voice that was completely incongruous with a woman's, filled with chaotic ferocity and twisted fanaticism.
"I've missed you so much! You brat!! Today I'm going to rip your guts out and strangle you!"
Noah merely glanced at the claymore in Valletta's hand with little interest, then scanned his surroundings.
'I'm not interested in you. Just say what you have to say.' ....Valletta's smile instantly twisted as she sensed the meaning in Noah's eyes.
He fought me so fiercely last time, even piercing my body and causing me unforgettable pain, but now he treats me like a stranger?!
You are more despicable and shameless than Finn..Oh, it's because of that elf, right? Today I'm going to give you an unforgettable memory!
However, no matter how much she muttered and cursed in her mind, she couldn't launch a real attack, so Noah's attention remained on the surrounding forest.
Dozens or even hundreds of figures replaced the monsters and emerged from the dense forest. Their uniform white robes, resembling those of clergy and followers, completely proclaimed their identities as members of Evilus.
This made Noah want to complain a little...
Besides that, what might slightly concern Noah was the weapons.
Recalling what he had learned from Riveria's classes, he quickly identified the types of weapons: Magic Swords, and Cursed Weapons. The Magic sword is manageable, but the real problem lies with those Cursed weapons.
Adventurers have a chance to gain Development Abilities when they rank up. It's a program that, compared to the five basic abilities, can more thoroughly showcase and enhance professional characteristics.
There are many Development Abilities, but the most well known and rarest is the amazingly effective Mystery because it can endow items, potions, and weapons with all sorts of magical abilities. For example, the staffs that mages use to enhance the power of magic, or the various magical artifacts before us.
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