Chương 206: Chapter 9: “Hill of Giant Beasts 2”

For another few weeks, using the front of the crystal wall as a base, the three continued walking on the vast hill. They walk from sunrise to sunset and return using Teleportation Magic. The next day, they resume from where they returned yesterday. By repeating this, they advanced little by little. During that time, various things happened.

First, since they used the same place as a base all the time, Yu thought sleeping bags forever would be a bit much, so he built a simply constructed hut that could shelter them from rain and wind. Needless to say, Esta and Asha made it their playground with great excitement. There were various types of giant beasts living on the hill besides the Long-necked Dinosaurs, such as a guy like a huge turtle, a guy with many legs like a squid, and disk-like ones flying in the sky.

Almost every day, unknown types of giant beasts showed up and entertained the three. Since most of them are mountain-sized and humans wouldn't even be a snack, they usually walked leisurely without paying any attention to the three. Yu wondered how they maintained such huge bodies on a vast hill where there didn't seem to be much food, but since it's a different world where Earth's common sense doesn't apply at all, he stopped caring almost entirely after getting used to seeing them.

Fearless Asha went to meddle here and there out of curiosity and got into dangerous situations several times, and each time Yu chilled his liver and went to follow up. Except for her wildness, most creatures were harmless as long as they were careful about the danger of being inadvertently crushed, but some were dangerous. For example, there was a mysterious spherical floating creature that scattered a large number of huge needles attached to its body surface on a whim.

Since Esta called it"Meatball" from its appearance, it was named Meatball as is. Being curious, when observing it for a while while being vigilant, small Meatballs were born from the fired needles. It seems they increase their numbers like that. For example, there was a humanoid giant creature constantly running around the grassland at a speed of about Mach 4.

It is completely unknown for what purpose it is doing such a thing, but since it shakes the ground regardless of the surroundings and scatters shockwaves, it is very dangerous if approached. Asha tried to say"Hashitteru!" (Running!), but couldn't say it well and settled on"Hassy!", so that guy became Hassy. By the way, it is said that it was always directing a hairy smile at the three while running. Since it was too persistent, when Esta shouted"Don't look this way!"

, Hassy turned its face away sadly and ran away with the setting sun behind it. A small lump remained in Esta's heart. While the ones just now are dangerous just by being there (and inexplicable), they also encountered several types of ferocious carnivores that actively harmed the three. Among them, the ones with yellow fur coming in large packs were particularly troublesome.

The body length is about a little over 20 meters, which is quite small compared to other creatures inhabiting this hill (surprisingly, this is a fact), but anyway, their numbers are large. Moreover, their actions are organized and very persistent. Since they somewhat resemble hunting dogs, Yu arbitrarily named them Yellow Hounds. In the past few weeks, they had been attacked and repelled nearly ten times already. One day like that. Asha walking on the hill was practicing saying her name in a low voice.

"A-sa. A-, sa. A-saa." She seemed almost able to say it well, but it was frustrating that she couldn't say it easily. She tries a little harder.

"A-, sha. A-sya. A-sha. A-sha." Suddenly, she felt like the pronunciation fit perfectly. She tries muttering her own name again as if to confirm.

"Asha." She became very happy.

"Said it! Yu, said it!" In high spirits, she pulls Yu's sleeve vigorously gui-gui. Actually, Yu heard everything, but dared to pretend not to know anything and asked.

"What did you say?" She pointed at herself and smiled niko-niko.

"Asha!"

"Ooh-! You learned to say it properly!"

"Yeah! Asha, said it!" When Yu patted her saying"Good girl, good girl," Asha relaxed her mouth nihera and was being patted happily. From the side, the boy was watching the situation with a slightly expectant face.

"Asha. What is my name?"

"Etta!" Laughing kyakkya, Asha answered immediately. The boy, Esta, drops his shoulders dejectedly. He almost felt slightly inferior, thinking only me after all, but the girl brought her mouth close to his ear and,"E-S-Ta." To Esta who gasped, Asha smiles niko. She had been practicing properly. Together with her own name. Esta leaned back as if struck by lightning. He was just deeply moved jiin. With a face likely to bring tears to his eyes,"I believed in you all alooong!"

Esta pulled Asha close and rubbed her head with all his might washa-washa. Asha also rubbed her head against him and was being rubbed comfortably.

"Asha!"

"Esta!"

"Asha!"

"Esta!" Eventually, calling each other's names, holding hands, they started spinning around happily run-run. They are really close. While Yu is watching thinking it's heartwarming. Eventually, the two appealed to Yu with staring eyes jii. Guessing that they meant for him to participate too, when he approached, the two nodded un-un."" Asha!"" "Asha.""" Esta!"" "Esta.""" Yu!"" "Yu.""" Asha!"" "Asha." Calling each other's names with three people, spinning around in a circle. Just a play of that. What is this.

While thinking so, Yu felt not bad because the two looked very happy. It was another day. The battle with the Yellow Hounds persistently targeting the three Yu's group was finally about to enter the climax. Yellow Hounds have always killed any giant beast if it was targeted prey. However, they were repelled many times by Yu's group, who were mere beans to them. Having their pride hurt, they launched an all-out attack led by the pack boss.

If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. With Yu protecting the rear at the end, both Esta and Asha were running away screaming happily kyaa-kyaa waa-waa. Both of them have already had their physical abilities raised by Yu's 《Mind Linker》 and Qi Reinforcement. Since the two are open-hearted to Yu and also cooperate willingly to open themselves, the effect was also very high.

The effect of 《Mind Linker》 depends significantly on the number of people and, above all, how much each person communicates their heart with Yu. The maximum effect is applied to Yu himself, the user, and although the multiplier is slightly inferior, an enhancement effect combining the three people is applied to Esta and Asha according to the intimacy. With this, even if there is an overwhelming difference in original ability, if they cooperate with Yu, they can move without lagging behind much.

Generally, for a powerhouse like a FabL, locals of each world look like weak beings like dust. No matter how one tries to smooth it over, they actually become "burdens," but Yu's way of using power minimizes creating "burdens." It is a gentle way of using power devised by Yu, who tries to interact with locals as equals to the end. While running, Yu thrust his hand backward and took a stance. 《Qi Severing Palm》 From the palm, an invisible wave just like a shockwave is generated.

By using not only life energy but also the power of the World of Heart combined as Qi, it is possible to fly Qi without distance restrictions. Since the power of Esta and Asha is added, the power was also perfect. The wave hit several chasing beasts directly and knocked all of them unconscious. Yu fired 《Qi Severing Palm》 in rapid succession. Every time he fired one, many giant bodies were mowed down, but overcoming them, the pack approached one after another.

Their number and tenacity were simply tremendous, and eventually, the three were surrounded closely by the beasts superior in simple speed. Even in this case, it is possible for Yu to break through at one point using 《Qi Severing Palm》 or break through using magic, but due to the mediocre Magic Tolerance, it doesn't go as far as defeating them all at once. They will be surrounded again soon. Judging that this would get them nowhere, Yu called out to the two.

"Esta, Asha. I'll borrow more power. Cooperate with me." The two who answered willingly concentrate their feelings to lend power to Yu. Just by that, power actually wells up in Yu. It's a test. Shall I try it in this actual battle? Yu dared not to transform into a woman suitable for group battles but remained a man, thrusting his left hand forward in an open state. While keeping the arm extended, he moves it as if drawing a large circle, drawing a trajectory horizontally.

Although it looks like a trivial movement at a glance, in reality, he was concentrating Qi in his palm and creating a mass of powerful energy in the air following the traced trajectory. The aim is perfectly aligned with the beasts in all directions who seem likely to launch an all-out attack at any moment.

"Get down, both of you." At the timing when Esta and Asha got down quickly by telepathy, the beasts running out of patience pounced on the three. Yu was aiming for exactly that moment. The moment when it is most difficult for the opponent to avoid an attack. That is the moment when the opponent's consciousness is directed to attacking. Yu pulled his arm once and clenched his fist powerfully. Putting in spirit, he thrusts his hand forward again with a shout. The Qi deployed around was released all at once.

《Qi Severing Shockwave》 Invisible shockwaves fly in all directions. The impact exploded simultaneously on the Yellow Hounds pouncing fiercely. Their giant bodies arched backward in impossible directions in the air, and as if blown by the wind, they were blown away in the exact opposite direction to the one they were heading. With that momentum, they crashed into the beasts waiting behind, and hundreds more were blown away as collateral damage.

It was only a few moments in time, but after that, the situation had changed completely. The beasts lying down in heaps as if friendly. In the center of the circle they were supposed to be surrounding with overwhelming superiority, the two children lying down bravely and Yu standing on two legs alone remained. In the posture with his palm thrust out, Yu was satisfied with the certain response of the new technique.

"Alright. With this, I can handle groups even as a man now." He lowers his arm slowly. Esta and Asha, who were lying down with their eyes closed, stood up and raised voices of admiration seeing the surrounding situation. Then, only one from the back walked up towards Yu with fighting spirit directed at him. A body a size larger than others and oozing dignity. The pack's gaze is poured on him. There was no mistake.

"Are you the pack boss?" The boss was caught in Yu's attack and was already wounded. In contrast, Yu is almost unharmed. The victory or defeat is almost visible, but Yu understood that this battle would not end unless he defeated this opponent in front of him. For the boss too, there is pride and stubbornness that cannot be yielded as the leader of the pack. It was a line neither could cross. Yu stepped forward as if to protect Esta and Asha. The boss also steps forward further.

While the others surrounded the circle and watched, Yu and the boss glared at each other and confronted. There is no useless prologue in a wild battle. Yu concentrates Qi in his left fist. The wounded boss accumulates power in his legs. The one who made the move first was the boss. Thrusting his fangs, he approaches to kill Yu. In contrast, Yu was calm. Seeing through the beast's fangs at the very last moment, he dodges. He slipped into the pocket of the opponent full of openings.

To knock him down directly so that it is clearly visible to anyone's eyes. Yu kicked the ground and jumped up, delivering a powerful uppercut to the boss's jaw. The beast that took the blow head-on raised a scream-like cry and danced high in the sky. Spinning like a corkscrew many times in the air. Him slamming into the ground from his back with a painful sound, and Yu making a peace sign towards Esta and Asha happened together.

"Will you clear the way for us?" Yu calls out to the pack. Yu thought there would be no one to interfere anymore, but here an unexpected reaction for him occurred. Far from interfering, the Yellow Hounds lay down obediently like dogs. Moreover, they are even wagging their tails, aren't they?

"Huh. What happened suddenly?" To Yu who was bewildered by the excessive transformation, Ah, Esta realized.

"Could it be, Yu became the new boss?"

"Eh. Is there such a thing?" Actually, it seems so. Faced with the pack waiting for the new boss's command bravely, Yu was troubled about what to do. There, Asha, who had been thinking about something for a while, came up with a good idea. Pointing at the beast with an excited mood, she said.

"Asha, ride!" Esta also agreed with that proposal.

"Sounds fun!" Yu also nodded in a mood of well, why not. Incidentally, he had a flash of inspiration.

"Since it's a special occasion, let's have the ex-boss give us a ride." Administering treatment, Yu called out to the ex-boss.

"I want to get through this hill, will you guide us?" Using his ability, he speaks to the ex-boss's heart. It was with the thought that at least the nuance would be conveyed even if the opponent is a beast. The ex-boss groaned quietly. Meaning no problem. Swayed on the backs of the Yellow Hounds, the three proceeded lightly. The sight of henchmen beasts following the ex-boss carrying the three in droves like a feudal lord's procession was quite spectacular.

Esta felt a little like he became important and was immersed in a triumphant mood.

"Faaast!" Asha's eyes were sparkling, and she was happy seeing the grassy plain, which wasn't particularly different, flowing by. Yu also threw his body tired from the battle onto the beast's back and relaxed his cheeks at the fluffy fur's feel. After a while, Yu asked the ex-boss secretly.

"By the way, have you ever seen creatures like us other than us?" However, the ex-boss did not show affirmation to this question. Yu's expression clouds. Originally, it is a world where such huge beasts are swarming. Esta and Asha might have been able to survive miraculously only because that crystal-like wall acted as a barrier. We might not be able to expect other survivors much, Yu looked back calmly on the journey so far and had no choice but to think so.

"Hey. Esta. Asha." Yu honestly conveyed his concerns. The dangerous journey will continue. There might be a danger of losing lives. Wouldn't it be better to return to the forest and spend time just the two of them? However, the two stubbornly did not nod. Esta said with serious eyes.

"You see, I want to see more of the world."

"Want to see the world, huh."

"Yeah. Without Yu, I think I could never have come to such a place. Right now, it's very fun. So, Yu. Take us to more various places!"

"But, maybe, there might be no other survivors anymore. Is that still okay?"

"If there aren't any, then so be it. Asha is here too. I'm not alone anymore."

"Yeah. Asha, together!" Seeing the dignified eyes and determination of the two, Yu strengthened his resolve again. If the two desire the journey. As far as we can go, I will support them with all my might. Then, Esta asked Yu with a slightly brooding face.

"Also, Yu. I want you to teach me various things. I want to become strong like Yu." He also had his own determination. He felt a little pathetic about himself who was always protected and weaker than Asha. Seeing today's fighting style, his smoldering heart was ignited. Yu accepted his feelings, thought seriously, and then answered.

"Understood. I'll teach you. But you know. What I teach you is not just power to defeat opponents."

"Why?"

"What you really need is the power to protect yourself and Asha. Wisdom to live. Even after I'm gone." Giving him half-baked fighting power would rather create danger on this planet swarming with large creatures. Rather than that, he wanted him to acquire the power to distinguish dangerous things and survive toughly. That was Yu's thought. Situations where you have to clash head-on with an opponent you can't beat and win by force are actually rare.

Rather than that, there are much more ways to do things to avoid clashing head-on, and to do everything possible not to lose even if you clash, and that is more important. When I have to leave this world in the future, isn't it my role to fulfill in this world to make sure the two can live safely after that? Yu thought so.

"Yeah. That's right." Esta thought well about the meaning of what was said and nodded honestly. Staring into Yu's eyes, he guessed that it was an answer thinking seriously about him. Esta admired the strength to defeat huge beasts like Yu, but he felt in his skin through his life so far that what is really important is not such power.

"Umm. Asha is..."

"Asha, like, travel!" To Asha who enjoys the journey from the bottom of her heart, Yu smiled, thinking there was no need to ask anything. Movement from then on became remarkably easier. They were sent by riding on the beasts' backs until the sun went down, and returned to the hut to rest at night. When they teleported to the hill again the next day, the obedient Yellow Hounds came immediately. A few days later, the three escaped the Hill of Giant Beasts. Beyond the hill exceeds the beasts' range of action.

Yu entrusted the command to the ex-boss "temporarily" (since it made a face like I will follow you for life), and reminded it to listen to what Esta and Asha say even when he is not there. To the beasts seeing them off sadly, Asha continued to wave her hand saying bye-bye. And what was waiting beyond the hill was a pure white sandy beach and a clear blue sea. Finally, Yu's group reached the end of the land.