In the western region of Arthur, there are grassy and snowy plains, dense coniferous forests, etc.

Various anthropomorphs, orcs, trolls, and giants, all hostile to humans, also inhabit that area.

The city of Kuwan is right in front of the trail leading to the western region, the so-called "Monster Road".

Kuwang is a military city. It is guarded by soldiers so that non-humans in the west cannot enter the territory of the humans, the central region.

Kang'ou, Aso, the youngest writer went to Kuwang first. From there, they crossed the Monster Road.

After a while ...

"Right there. ”

Con'ou pointed to a small quarry in the distance.

It was covered with a simple house, fenced with sharpened wood.

That's Ingrid Outpost.

"What do you mean by Ingret?" asked Aso.

"You know what a troll is, right?"

"Yes. ”

Trolls have green skin, long arms, flexible bodies, large noses, and long teeth sticking out of their mouths.

They are hostile to humans and are known for their combat skills.

"The western trolls are part of a large tribe. That tribe is called Ingrid. ”

"Are we going to fight the trolls, then?"

"Yes, that's right. ”

The Ingrid Outpost was built on the Monster Highway to monitor any possible large-scale human invasion.

"Trolls, um..."

Aso's eyes twinkled with anticipation.

"Stay next to me. You can't underestimate them. ”

Aso isn't a non-techn, so Conou doesn't have to go out of his way to protect her.

However, the trolls they face are skilled warriors. For someone like her who hasn't reached level 100 yet, they're formidable opponents.

This time, he plans to protect the troll as much as possible while fighting her.

"Okay. ”

Aso nodded.

Soon after, Conou's party arrived at the gate of the outpost.

"Here. ”

The author passed the contract, which will reduce his capabilities by 30%.

Rustle.

Conou immediately signed the contract.

He can only use 70% of his strength, but it doesn't matter.

"I also have my new weapon. ”

Conou fiddled with a gladiator's dagger hanging from his belt.

"Remember to turn on Movie Mode. I will wait for you here, "the author says.

"Movie," Kang Ou and Aso shouted at the same time.

"Let's go, shall we?"

"Okay. ”

The two of them walked towards the entrance.

"Good luck. ”

The writer sent the two of them away.

[Enter the Space-Time Crossing, Ingrid Outpost.] ]

"This is the enemy!"

As soon as they entered, three trolls rushed over.

The trolls wielded javelins, half the length of ordinary spears, and oval shields. They also have a sun tattoo in the center of their chest.

Congou and Aso drew their weapons.

"Those are troll warriors. Fighting them is like you're fighting another person, not a monster. ”

"Okay. ”

Kuhang!

Conou used Baramut's roar. Come out, Tiger Energy!

"I will always be glorious," Aso whispered, raising her sword straight.

The sword glowed, illuminating her body.

She made a knight's oath that increased her attack and defense.

A troll warrior approached.

The troll, with its largest fangs, stabbed its javelin at Conou.

"Die!"

"No thanks!"

Cono swung sideways, smashing his spear wide.

The other troll immediately brandished a javelin and shot at Conou. Then, Aso, who was right next to him, joined in.

Jingling!

Her sword collides with the troll's javelin.

"It's my turn. ”

Kang Ou attacked, Aso defended.

Wow.

His black blade slashed through the air.

"Block it!" one of the trolls shouted, raising his shield.

The other trolls also raised their tower shields.

Jingling!

Even though his sword only grazed the top of their shield, the troll could still feel the power behind it.

"He's strong!"

"Focus. ”

After that, the three trolls began to move more systematically.

Two people attack, one person defends. It's not easy to find a blind spot.

Conou and Aso fight against three trolls.

After they exchanged each other a few times, the fighting stopped for the time being.

"Of course they're different from monsters," Aso said as he observed the trolls.

"Right?"

"Yes. It felt like I was fighting an experienced fighter. ”

Conou's eyes sparkled.

"It's time to wrap things up. ”

It looks like Aso is used to fighting trolls, so it's time to fight them for real.

"Let's go. ”

"Okay. ”

Cono rushed at the trolls.

"They're coming!"

The two trolls stabbed their spears at Conou.

Cono moved his body left and right, avoiding the spear and preparing to attack.

The lone monster that didn't attack raised its shield.

"Huapu!"

Kang Ou clenched the sword in both hands and swung it vigorously, his hands tense.

Whack!

He hit the center of the tower shield.

"Ahh ”

The troll and his shield fell to the ground.

The other two trolls' eyes widened and trembled. They were clearly panicking.

Conou then followed up with another attack.

His target raised his shield, but he pushed it away.

Then, Aso rushed in and attacked the troll lying on its ass.

Glorious blow!

Rustle.

Her sword slashed through the disoriented troll.

Feathers fly into the air!

At the same time, the troll felt a chill. Aso's necklace activates its effect.

And then...

A dagger flew through the air and pierced the troll's shoulder. Conou threw a gladiator's dagger.

Baez!

The dagger emits sparks that distort the troll's expression.

After that, Aso used another skill.

Damn thrust!

When the opponent is stunned for a moment, it is too easy to target the vital area.

Bang!

It exploded in huge orange shards.

Conou swung his sword in a large arc, pushing away the two trolls and striking the third.

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

Kang Oh instantly cut the troll into three pieces.

That marked the end of it.

[You have defeated a Troll Warrior.] ]

Conou immediately turned around and rushed towards the two remaining trolls.

The trolls think of Conou as an angry tiger.

After that, they couldn't stand it for a long time.

Not only are they reduced in number, but they don't have enough skills to deal with the power of the demonic sword, and the daggers that fly at them at the right time.

This is how the first battle between Koo and Aso ends. Then, they went further into the outpost.

The Ingrid Outpost has three two-story buildings. The others are one-story wooden buildings.

The three named monsters, which are the mission objectives of Conou and Aso, inhabit these two floors.

Just now...

A man called a troll, older than everyone else, with intricate tattoos on his face, had just fallen off the ground.

[You defeated the Troll Warrior, Duka.] ]

Dukka, the troll warrior, is no different from the other troll warriors they've fought so far. It's only slightly stronger than the others.

As a result, they were able to take it off easily.

"One down. ”

Now there are only two named monsters left.

Kang Ou and Aso came out of the wooden building on the second floor and walked towards the next one.

"This is the enemy!"

A troll warrior suddenly appears. Another troll accompanies it with both hands wielding a wavy blade dagger.

"Beware of daggers. It is a troll assassin with a dagger covered in a layer of powerful toxin. ”

"Okay. ”

As soon as she answered, the battle began.

When the Assassin moved to Aso's side, the warrior charged.

"Let's take care of this guy first. ”

Cono was worried about the assassins, but decided to take out the warriors first.

Slash!

He drew a white line in the air.

Troll warriors use shields to protect themselves.

Bang!

The troll was repulsed.

Conou kicked away from the floor, standing close and private.

Wow.

Then he struck again!

Con O's cut the warrior's forearm, causing it to be shattered by patches of light.

In that moment ...

Aso, who had been spying on the Assassins, shouted, "Opa!"

The assassins are moving.

Its target is Aso.

Conor kicked the troll warrior out of the way and turned around.

The assassin, now in front of her, wielded a black liquid-coated dagger.

Aso defended herself with her sword.

The Assassin's dagger struck the top of her sword.

Scream.

Its wavy blade made it sound like it was rubbing against her sword.

In that moment ...

Conor flew into the air and aimed at the assassin's throat.

Flake!

The assassin quickly swung the dagger, causing it to deflect.

"Haha!"

Con'ou staggered down, and the Assassin retreated.

"I'll take care of this guy, you go and fight the warriors!"

"Okay!"

Aso rushed at the warriors. Conou then began to fight the Assassins in earnest.

The Assassin pointed his poison-coated dagger at Conou in an attempt to intimidate him. It reminded him of a small scorpion pointing at him with its tail.

However, Conou was not afraid at all. The Demon Swordsman is a highly resistant class to poison. Not only that, but his skill at dodging is unmatched, but he also has super instincts.

Prosperity!

Cono kicked the floor and rushed over.

The Assassins rushed at him as well.

Rustle!

Swords crossed.

Con'ou's magic sword was heavier, but the assassin had two daggers.

He pushed the dagger away, but the Assassin then used another dagger to aim for the vital part.

Conou leaned back. The dagger was aimed at his Adam's apple and only hit the air.

He smelled smoke. It could be the smell of toxins.

"Aha!"

Con Ou strikes back. However, instead of swinging his sword, he wielded it casually!

Take the bait!

He made a split-second decision, feeling that his fist was more effective than his sword in this situation.

He made the right decision.

Whack!

He slammed the Assassin's jaw, forcing it to retreat.

And then...

He swung his sword diagonally.

Slash!

The white line left a long wound in the Assassin's chest.

"Ahh

The assassin quickly covered the wound with his arm and retreated.

"Where do you think you're going!?"

Conou quickly drew a dagger and threw it while chasing the Assassin.

The dagger spins in the air like a windmill!

The assassin quickly dodged the dagger. However, Cono caught up with the Assassin and appeared in front of him.

It gave up its defenses and wielded a double-edged sword.

That's not a good decision.

Conou hit first.

Whack!

He hit the wound, causing its chest to explode open with red shards.

And so it ended.

The rest is death.

"Whew. ”

He briefly held his breath. Then, he rushed towards Aso, who barely blocked the troll warrior's attack, and he was done.

The Assassins continued to appear after that.

While defending Aso, Cono calmly defeated the Assassins.

Finally, they reached the second two-story building.