Chapter 55
“Little sister. No, why are Nika, Lillian, and even the Heavenly Demon here?”
“C-coincidence! We’re here for a girls’ outing, just browsing the department store!”
“Oh? Then let the Heavenly Demon explain.”
“What should I say?”
“Is that true?”
“….”
When I asked if Lillian’s words were true, the Heavenly Demon quickly turned her head to avoid my gaze.
Even without her answer, it was obvious. My little sister stomped forward with a betrayed expression, glaring at the two of them.
“This is too much! Why did you leave me behind and run away?!”
“It’s a misunderstanding! I just found a dress I liked and went to check it out for a moment.”
“Stop lying!”
Lillian effortlessly lied with no change in her expression.
If someone didn’t know better, they might actually believe her.
…Maybe some “education” is in order.
【Education? Education! Education!!!】
“Kyaaaa! I’m sorry!”
And just like that, Nika whisked her away.
Moments like these make this telepathic understanding convenient yet also troublesome.
I turned to the trembling Heavenly Demon and my sister, telling them not to stalk me again. They nodded furiously.
“Well, since we’re all here, let me know if there’s anything you need.”
“Really?! Then from here to there!”
“Keep it reasonable.”
My sister joked while the Heavenly Demon looked around in amazement.
Then, suddenly blushing, she pointed to a skirt.
“D-does no one here have shame? Such short clothing…”
Ah, I see. In the Heavenly Demon’s world, that would be considered revealing.
Meanwhile, Yui, who had approached me, had a wistful look in her eyes.
As the four of us shopped together, Nika and Lillian eventually returned, apologizing profusely and swearing never to lie again. Her earnestness was a bit pitiful.
Well, she brought it upon herself.
“Thank you so much for today.”
“No, I had fun too.”
“Well then, I’ll take my leave first.”
After thanking Han Ji-an, I got into the guild vehicle that had come to pick me up. The door closed, and the car began moving.
“Guild Leader, how was your date today?”
“D-date?! It wasn’t a date!”
“Haha, of course, of course.”
Fanning my flushed face with my hand, I glanced out the window.
Han Ji-an was still there, surrounded by three beautiful women.
One was his younger sister, so that didn’t matter. But the other two…
“Quite the competition you’ve got.”
“It seems so.”
This won’t do. I need a plan.
What’s the best way to handle this?
“Come to think of it, the International Hunter Festival is in a month.”
“…Do you think Han Ji-an will participate?”
“Most likely.”
“…….”
【Entering the 27th Floor.】
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【Mission for 27th Floor: Hunt 30 Bamboo Trees!】
【Time Limit: 12 hours.】
【Restrictions: No long-range attacks.】
【Restricted Equipment: Bows, Guns, Throwing Weapons.】
【Binding Rule: Hunter’s Vow.】
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With a flash of light, we were transported to a forest clearing.
If I want to participate in the International Hunter Festival, I’ll have to move up diligently.
But this floor prohibits long-range attacks?
“Nika.”
【Yes!】
She slashed with her claws, sending a massive strike, but it dissipated like smoke.
So, no long-range attacks, huh?
“Let’s spread out and search.”
Lillian and the Heavenly Demon dispersed.
Even Darami scampered off, leaving me to follow Nika, with my little sister trailing behind me.
“Sis, you should learn to be independent.”
“No.”
Like a baby bird following its parent, she clung to me.
Lately, she’s been doing this more often.
Her dependency seems to be growing; I’ll have to sit down and talk with her about it soon.
【Found it.】
Following Nika’s gaze, I saw the monster and immediately understood why it was called a Bamboo Tree.
It was a cluster of bamboos fused into one massive tree—such terrible naming sense.
As I smacked my forehead, Nika struck, taking down one in a single blow.
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【1 Monster Defeated.】
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Since she couldn’t use ranged attacks, she simply flew in and cut it down.
The remaining monsters, startled by this, started fleeing in panic.
Why are they running away?
“Shouldn’t monsters fight back instead of running away?”
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【3 Monsters Defeated.】
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Then again, if they could escape Nika, they wouldn’t have made it this far.
How could they possibly flee from Nika, who’s slicing through them while flying?
After taking down the last monster, Nika turned to me.
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【15 Monsters Defeated.】
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Still, there are 15 left to go.
“Quite a few remain.”
【Can’t I get praise yet?】
Hearing such words from Nika in her fearsome form instead of her usual adorable self sent a chill down my spine.
“Once you finish off the remaining monsters, I’ll praise you.”
【Really?】
“Of course!”
At that, she shot up into the air, and the Kill Log began to update.
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【16 Monsters Defeated.】
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I guess the carrot-and-stick approach really works.
Though for Nika, it’s all carrots and more carrots.
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【17 Monsters Defeated.】
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“Strange, I should be hearing the sound of Nika slicing through them, but it’s quiet.”
“Maybe Lillian or the Heavenly Demon is handling some?”
I turned to find my little sister leisurely following me, carrying her Holy Sword.
I really need to do something about her.
“Little sister, you should learn independence starting from the next floor.”
“N-no! I want to stay with you!”
“When did you become so clingy?”
“Can’t you accept some affection from your one and only sister?”
“Nope.”
Why would I tolerate affection from a grown sibling?
She unsummoned her Holy Sword, clung to me, and exclaimed, “I’m living with you forever!”
Such words might have been cute when she was younger.
The more I tried to shake her off, the tighter she clung.
Did I spoil her too much growing up?
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【20 Monsters Defeated.】
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“Go look for the remaining monsters.”
“Won’t Nika or the others find them?”
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【21 Monsters Defeated.】
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“Looks like they found one!”
“……”
Someone, please stop my little sister.
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【22 Monsters Defeated.】
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【23 Monsters Defeated.】
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【24 Monsters Defeated.】
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Seeing the Kill Log update consecutively, I knew the mission would be over soon.
And as expected:
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【30 Monsters Defeated.】
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【Mission Cleared!】
Rewards are being distributed.
【New Record on 27th Floor!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Proceed to the Next Floor?】
Accept / Decline
“…Accept.”
【Entering the 28th Floor.】
A radiant light enveloped us, and we all gathered in the same spot.
After praising Nika for her hard work, I stopped the group from dispersing.
When they asked why, I explained, “The next floor will be handled by my little sister, Min-ah.”
“W-what, brother?!”
“No freeloading allowed.”
I stared at her as if to say, “Well? Aren’t you going to start?”
Caught off guard, she fumbled nervously. I guess she didn’t expect this.
Since we’re climbing the tower together, I have no intention of letting my sister remain a freeloader.
“Fine! I’ll do it! Trust me for this floor!”
Proclaiming her confidence, she stepped forward, only to be greeted by a dense fog.
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【28th Floor Mission: Hunt 30 Ghostly Willows!】
【Time Limit: 12 hours.】
【Restrictions: No Elemental Magic Allowed.】
【Restricted Equipment: None.】
【Binding Rule: Sage’s Vow.】
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‘Ghostly Willows.’
These monsters, shrouded in mist, can change their form and are immune to physical damage.
However, my sister is a wielder of the Holy Sword.
As soon as she summoned it, a radiant light cut through the fog, followed by an ear-piercing wail.
“Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!!!”
The chilling sound was unnerving.
When my sister turned back to me, her face was pale and distressed.
“C-could I freeload just this one floor?”
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