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 183: An Unexpected Survival Life 50

Episode 183: An Unexpected Survival Life 50  

Panicking slightly, I glanced at the display screen and scrolled up. Finally, the text confirming the Lich’s defeat appeared.  

……And it was dead. Its cloak could be used as material—hopefully, we could retrieve it later.  

For now, I turned my focus to the two remaining beasts.  

Arata was holding his ground against the Dullahan.  

It looked like their fight would remain at a stalemate for a while. So the best course of action was to take down the Death Bear during this time.  

With that decided, I not only sent Haku to the front lines but also directed Madoka and Sensei to unleash their magic.  

The Death Bear’s neck wound had reopened after the Lich’s defeat. It was now gushing bl00d freely again. Left unchecked, it would likely bleed out on its own.  

However, everyone knew that a beast at death’s door was at its most dangerous. Trusting the Appraisal skill’s guidance, I gave commands without letting my guard down.  

Madoka’s Saint Arrow and Sensei’s Thunder Needle pierced the Death Bear’s body.  

As it staggered, Haku charged at full force. It was now using wind magic to transform itself into a blade of wind.  

“GraaaaaAAAAAAHH!”  

Haku accelerated beyond my ability to follow with my eyes. By the time I realized what had happened, it had already landed behind the Death Bear and turned to face it.  

A moment later, the massive beast’s body shifted unnaturally—its upper and lower halves sliding apart. With a wet thud, they fell onto the growing pool of bl00d below.  

“…..That was a total victory.”  

Smiling wryly, I watched Haku claim its victory before turning my attention to Arata and the Dullahan.  

Arata’s body was lightly smeared with bl00d, but he had managed to avoid any fatal wounds. He was deflecting attacks by the skin of his teeth.  

Still, if asked who was landing more blows, the Dullahan had a slight edge.  

Indeed, Arata was slowly being pushed back as he fought.  

“Maki-sama! Shouldn’t we assist him?”  

Ryan-san, having finished with the Orthrus, called out with concern. But I shook my head.  

This time, the Appraisal skill displayed something different from usual.  

“He’ll be fine. Arata can handle this on his own… No, he *must* handle it.”  

The Appraisal skill revealed two possible outcomes for defeating the Dullahan.  

One was if Arata defeated it alone. The other was if he received help.  

The latter option was more certain, but it carried a high chance of capping Arata’s growth.  

Arata had attained the profession of Sword Saint. For someone like him, defeating a stronger opponent solo would build confidence that could trigger explosive growth in the future.  

“Arata! Can you do it alone?”  

“Leave it to me! Mihiro and the others, take care of the main target coming from behind!”  

“—!!”  

As if understanding our exchange, the Dullahan unleashed an even more intense wave of killing intent. It surged outward, oppressive and suffocating.  

An average person might have been frozen in place by it. But no one here was average.  

Especially Arata, who stood directly in the face of that killing intent. Rather than faltering, he moved even faster. His strikes were hitting harder than ever before.  

Although he had been on the defensive, Arata had somehow dug in and was now standing his ground. They were trading blows evenly.  

“Those who were fighting the Orthrus, stay here. If Arata really looks like he’s in danger, attack the Dullahan without hesitation.”  

To be honest, Arata’s chances of defeating the Dullahan were fifty-fifty.  

The fruit effects would only last for five minutes. And once they wore off, he might be overwhelmed instantly.  

Arata had to win this fight himself—but if it seemed truly dangerous, I wanted others to step in.  

I knew I was contradicting myself. This might hinder Arata’s growth.  

But nothing was worth more than his life, so I couldn’t choose differently.  

“Understood. However, I will observe the battle closely until the very last moment.”  

“……Ryan-san.”  

“Don’t worry. I’m certain Arata-sama will prevail.”  

“…Thank you. Madoka, Haku, Gregori, Sunny! Let’s go!”  

“I’m coming too!”  

Calling out to my companions—one human and three beasts—I began to move. Yuria raised her voice, declaring she would join us as well. 

“No, you’re staying here—”

“No way! I’m coming too! Even if you say no, I’ll just follow you anyway!”

“…Seriously?”

“Let her go, Maki-san.”

“Please, take care, Kondō-sama.”

“Exactly, Mihiro.”

“Take her with you, Maki-sama.”

“……….Even Vil-san and the others?”

Well, whether Yuria stayed or left wouldn’t change the situation here much.

In fact, having her along might give us an edge in the fight against the final beast.

That said, it wasn’t necessarily the best option.

“You might get hurt, you know? It could even be serious…”

“I’m prepared for that! Besides, I’m the one who insisted on coming this far. I will make myself useful!”

“………Then wouldn’t it be better for you to stay here?”

“Enough! I’m coming with you!”

“…Sigh. Fine, have it your way.”

The ones heading into battle against the final beast were me, Madoka, Yuria, Sunny, Haku, and Gregori.

“Oh, right. Sensei!”

“What is it, Mihiro-kun?”

“I’m leaving the command of magic here in your hands, okay?”

“Hehe, understood.”

…….She seems to get it.

But honestly, could it be that Sensei secretly likes light novels?

Leaving that thought unanswered, we hurried deeper into the forest.