Chapter 225

Chapter 228: Refia’s Everyday Outbursts of Frustration (Please Subscribe!)

“Bang bang bang…….”

One skeleton monster after another was effortlessly shattered and fell, split in half from head to groin, the monsters letting out their final cries before crumbling into dust just like the destroyed Magic Stones.

“—Ecstasy: Fimbul Winter!”

After Izay defeated the surging Earth-Born Ones, seeing reinforcements of monsters still coming endlessly, Riviria directly chanted the magic runes, unfolding an ice-blue magic circle.

Three blizzards arose.

The frigid storm summoned by her froze time along with the enemies’ movements, merciless snow waves surged forth.

The trajectory of the magic avoided the Familial Group members, while pure white fine ice that could even freeze the air sprayed toward the monsters, not only freezing their bony frames but also their screams.

Earth-Born Ones were covered tightly by frost and ice, their actions completely halted.

Huge blocks of ice formed out of nowhere, trapping the monsters inside a frozen cage of eternal ice. The crystalline ice particles dancing in the white rock cavern reflected phosphorescence, faintly glowing.

No matter how many times one saw it, they would still be amazed by the power of such magic. Just as everyone had a fleeting moment of longing for this kind of magic, a silver slash flashed by.

“!!”

A flash-like strike.

Unlike the linear path of a sword, the thrusting spear’s trajectory concentrated on a single point!

An attack so fast that its initial movement couldn’t even be seen, impossible to defend against.

Just hearing the sound of air being torn apart, the frozen bone sculptures were shattered in large part.

“The Righteous Slayer” pierced through the ice without pause, piercing through the frozen enemies, then the subsequent impact crushed the ice, causing a thunderous crash as it struck the ground.

While Izay was smashing the monsters, following Riviria’s magic, the rear guard Mage users successively completed their incantations.

Splendid magical lights filled the vision, crossing space, descending into the tide of monsters.

Only at this time did the overwhelming numbers of the “Monster Feast” become a disadvantage, forcing them to huddle together where they suffered devastating blows.

In the following few minutes, it was cleanup time.

The surviving monsters from the sweeping magical attacks were hunted down by first-class and second-class Adventurers, turning all of them into piles of Magic Stones and loot scattered across the floor.

“Waaah～～ That was such a blast! ‘Ulgah’ is as reliable as ever! It truly lives up to being my favorite weapon!”

“Yeah yeah yeah, your favorite weapon got it, stop emphasizing it already, I’m about to get sick of hearing it.”

After the battle ended, Tiona and Tione exchanged murmurs, maintaining the usual atmosphere.

“This is ‘loot’, and these are ‘Magic Stones’…”

“These bone loot items, give them all to Raul to carry, and Haruhi, you take the Magic Stones, just keep the load moderate, don’t overdo it.”

“H-Hai!?”

Under Izay’s guidance, Haruhi carefully picked up the spoils from the ashes and bone fragments scattered across the ground.

To facilitate moving around the Dungeon, Haruhi changed back into her kimono.

However, it wasn’t the ornamental type of kimono, but rather a Far Eastern-style long combat attire similar to a witch’s outfit given to her by her older sister Aisha.

With a cylindrical backpack on her back and wearing the nearly black “Dragon Woven Protective Cloth.”

The “Dragon Woven Protective Cloth” was top-tier gear in terms of defense, primarily made from the Tree Dragon skin membrane that Izay had killed before.

Magic Stones dropped by Lv.5 enhanced dragon species were beyond question in defensive capability, and after enchantment, it could even effectively withstand the attacks of the Floor Guardian Amphistena.

But since Izay had the Cripple Maker (Jade Shield), he didn’t need this equipment, so it had been left unused until now, making it perfect for Haruhi to use.

At this time, Ais also returned to the group, sheathing the Sword of Despair and rejoining the main team, noticing Refia muttering to herself while staring at Tiona.

“Indeed, for an adventurer, having a good weapon makes a big difference, huh?”

Even the little fairy dreams of melee combat.

She has dreamt more than once of wielding twin swords alongside admired figures in battle.

But fantasy and reality always have gaps.

Not to mention anything else, just finding a suitable sword-type weapon proved difficult for her.

Although her swordsmanship was improving day by day, Refia always felt that her current swords lacked something.

She wanted to be like Ais, Izay, and Tiona, handling their weapons with ease, as if they were extensions of their own arms, but she was currently stuck.

This made Refia ponder.

Should she go to the Gubernue Familia to custom-make her own dedicated longsword?

So far, she had been using one of Izay’s previously crafted enchanted longswords (Perfect Quality), which had approximately the strength of near-first-class equipment, but the style always made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

After all, the sword was a customized model based on Izay’s personal needs…

Ais happened to hear her lamentation as she approached, the golden-haired girl paused for a moment, then spoke softly:

“…Probably, it’s something like that.”

“Eh! Miss Ais!? Did you hear my muttering?! How embarrassing!”

Izay, who was guiding Haruhi in collecting the spoils of war, burst out laughing, unable to resist turning his head and smiling: “Refia, what you call muttering? Everyone around here heard you!”

As if responding to his words, all the rear-guard members, including Riviria, turned their heads, trying to cover up their guilt, even Gress looked away awkwardly.

It has nothing to do with his old man, don’t drag him into it.

“Unnnn… Mr. Izay, you’re so mean!”

The sudden outburst of frustration from the little fairy made Ais tilt her head slightly, unable to fully grasp the reason, yet the girl still had the previous topic on her mind.

“Actually… I’m the same way too.”

“…What do you mean, Miss Ais?”

“With the Sword of Despair, I feel secure, this sword will never betray my expectations.” Ais briefly expressed her feelings.

“Haun…” Refia nodded thoughtfully.

The determination to go to the Gubernue Familia to custom-make a longsword grew stronger.

Thinking about it, the little fairy couldn’t help but glance at Izay again, her cherry lips pouting slightly.

After customization, she would still have to find this annoying guy for enchantments, um…

Just after arguing with him, she’d have to ask for his help now, isn’t this the most awkward thing?

Refia was feeling complicated…

“Hmph!?” Noticing her gaze, though Izay didn’t know what this little fairy was thinking, he still slightly narrowed his eyes, tilted his head, and gave her a mocking expression.

Teasing Refia during his free time was part of Izay’s daily enjoyment; this girl was super interesting, especially those resentful little expressions.

That look wanting to hit him but unable to due to various reasons, and even when she tried, she couldn’t reach him.

Ehehe～so frustrating～!(Add meme.jpg)

“Unnnn…!” Indecipherable sounds leaked from Refia’s little mouth.

Completely receiving Izay’s mockery, she was infuriated again!