I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 25: The Super Common Hero Summoning 22

Episode 25: The Super Common Hero Summoning 22

Glenn led us to a lake.

At first glance, it looked like a beautiful lake nestled within the woods, but Ricott-san’s expression remained tense.

Slimy Insects… What kind of monster could it be? I’m seriously getting curious now.

“Well then, Ricott.”

“…W-What is it?”

“Today, our main goal is to raise Maki’s level, but I have another objective as well. That is, for you to overcome your fear of the Slimy Insects.”

“Slimy!? …Glenn, so you knew all along that this was their habitat!”

Yeah, he knew. I mean, it looks like they’re in the forest on the other side of the lake.

“I believe it’s natural for everyone to have strengths and weaknesses. But those should be based on things like career paths or weapon choices. If you’re avoiding something just because it grosses you out, well, that’s not really ideal for a soldier.”

“…I know that.”

Excuse me, but while you’re talking, I can see an incredibly grotesque Slimy Insect approaching us along the lakeside…

“I’ve heard it’s considered disgraceful for a soldier to have a monster they’re afraid of. Am I wrong?”

“…You’re not wrong! I’ve been trying to overcome it! But… But when I see those things, my body just starts trembling!”

Um, Ricott-san hasn’t noticed because her back is to the lake. But Glenn, you can see it, right?

“Today, thanks to the opportunity Maki gave us, you can’t afford to run away. After all, we’ve got someone to protect, don’t we?”

“Ugh! …Glenn, you set me up, didn’t you!?”

No, that’s because my life is on the line here! And I didn’t hear anything about this either!

“Now is the time for Ricott to overcome the Slimy Insects!”

“It’s not going to go the way you think—”

“KIIIIIIISHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!”

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

…Yup, seeing it up close really emphasizes just how grotesque it is.

It has six legs and a spider-like appearance, with a semi-transparent, watery blue membrane covering its body.

When it spreads its legs, it’s about three meters wide, and it moves close to the ground. But its body stands about a meter tall.

…Is this thing really weaker than the Bullfang?

“Take this! No, stay away!”

“Ricott, you won’t be able to defeat it like that!”

“Shut up, Glenn!”

Wait, before we even get to that, didn’t we come here to help me level up? If Ricott-san kills it, I won’t get the experience points!

“…Kishaa?”

“…Huh?”

“W-Why is it looking at me! It’s so gross!”

“Come on, Ricott!”

This Slimy Insect… isn’t it kind of docile?

I don’t know much about them, but it’s tilting its head as if confused by the sword being swung in front of it.

Maybe I can actually take this thing down?

“Y-You bastard!!”

“Do it, Ricott!”

“Wait, I need the experience points!”

“Kiiisshaaa!!”

Ricott stepped in, resolved, and brought her straight sword down in a mighty swing.

Glenn clenched his fist tightly, cheering her on.

I just wanted to stop her so I could kill the passive Slimy Insect myself.

SLASH!

But my wish didn’t come true, and Ricott-san’s sword cleaved off the Slimy Insect’s head with a single stroke.

As its severed head fell to the ground with a thud, Glenn was the only one who ran off from the scene at full speed.

“Uh, Glenn?”

“Maki, get away! You too, Ricott!”

“Huft… huft…“

Ah, she’s too worked up to even hear him.

I approached Ricott-san to tap her on the shoulder, but—

“Whoa! …What’s this? The ground’s slippery?”

“…This is bad!”

“What’s bad, Ricott-sa—AAAAAAGH!!”

“NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

The watery blue membrane that had covered the Slimy Insect’s body suddenly expanded and spread out.

So that’s why it’s called a ‘Slimy’ Insect, because its membrane is all slimy and sticky!

“I can’t stop slippingggggg..….——!!”

“You’re going to pay for thisssss……——!!”

And so, Ricott-san and I were swept away by the sticky goo, separating us from Glenn.