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 247: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 45

Episode 247: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 45 

Akagi was blown backward, bending her body into a crescent shape. 

Yuria’s current Strength exceeded 1000. It gave her the power to take down even magical beasts from the Forest of Demons in a single blow, depending on the individual. 

However, Akagi’s Endurance far surpassed Yuria’s Strength. 

“…Ohhh, that really hurts, doesn’t it~?” 

“…No way, that didn’t work?” 

“What are you talking about~? I said it hurts, didn’t I~?” 

“Being able to shrug that off with just some pain… that’s Akagi for you.” 

“Huh~? Why aren’t you surprised? Everyone else so far has been shocked when they realized their attacks didn’t do any damage~?” 

That’s understandable. 

Even with the best Appraisers, it’s hard to imagine anyone succeeding in analyzing Akagi’s level-75 Status. 

Most people attack her, assuming they’re stronger. And when they realize their attacks don’t work, they’re taken aback. It then leaves an opening for Akagi to deliver a devastating counterattack. 

With the greatsword swung by Akagi’s strength, anything less than an exceptionally sturdy shield or armor would be cleaved in two. 

“Hmmm… you guys are acting kinda weird~?” 

But Akagi seemed to have noticed something strange about our actions. 

It was only natural. Even if the Shriden Kingdom were investigating Akagi’s entry into the Adelreed Kingdom, this level of precise tracking of her movements was odd. 

“Mitsurugi and… Kondō, right~? That over there is Sensei, and… huh~? Yachiyo is here too! Hey there, Yachiyo!” 

Wha— She’s waving at someone in the enemy ranks? This girl is seriously so carefree. 

“Huh~? Why aren’t you waving back~?” 

“Of course not! You’re our enemy, aren’t you?” 

“Enemy~? …Ohhh, right, I guess that’s true~.” 

“Akagi, are you messing around?” 

“Ahaha~! No way! After all—this is a fight to the death~?” 

When Akagi said that, the atmosphere became so suffocating that it felt like the air itself had grown heavier. 

“Ahaha! I love those expressions! Makes me excited to send you flying~!” 

Wearing a wicked grin, she charged straight at us. 

Like a gale, Akagi rushed forward so swiftly that neither Arata nor Yuria could react in time. 

However, Akagi didn’t attack the two of them. Instead, she passed between them and headed straight for us in the rear. 

“Wind Reverse!” 

“Earth Wall!” 

Sensei summoned a gust of wind to hinder Akagi’s movement. And during that time, Madoka rapidly formed walls of earth. 

But Akagi only slowed slightly. When she stepped forward, the ground sank beneath her feet, propelling her further. 

The Earth Walls shattered with a thunderous roar. And Akagi broke through the rubble, heading straight for us. 

“First, I’ll smash you—Sensei!” 

“Akagi-san!” 

Akagi’s reared fist was swirling with enormous magical energy. She was clearly planning to take Sensei out with a single, powerful blow. 

“Sensei! Pour half your magic into the magic tool for defense!” 

“Understood!” 

At my command, Sensei interrupted her spell and channeled her magic into a defensive magic tool. 

Akagi’s punch landed at that moment. It unleashed an ear-splitting roar and sent shockwaves rippling through the surroundings. 

Dust rose into the air as the winds grazed my skin, leaving shallow cuts. 

Based on the Appraisal results, this should be enough to block it. But is Sensei really okay? 

“…Huh~? This again~?” 

“Haah, haah, haah, haah!” 

Beyond the defensive barrier, Sensei and Akagi locked eyes. 

“…Huh~? What are you doing here~?” 

Apparently, Akagi could hear my voice. She shifted her sharp gaze away from Sensei and fixed it on me. 

“…Haah~? So you’re the cause of all this, Mihiro~?” 

“…Haha, who knows?” 

Alright, looks like it’s Akagi’s turn to come after me in earnest now!