Episode 13: Because I'm a Healer

 

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After advancing about two kilometers, we finally spotted some monsters.

 

While the monsters at the foot of the mountain are easy enough for even F-rank beginner adventurers to defeat, the ones around here are said to be dangerous unless you're at least an E-rank adventurer.

 

However, adventurer ranks are just guidelines. The key is whether or not you can defeat the monsters.

 

Alright then. In front of us, about ten meters ahead, is the black wolf we were looking for.

 

"Finally found one. I'll support you from behind. Milia, I'm counting on you to attack."

 

"Yes!"

 

Milia responded and dashed towards the 'Black Wolf,' swiftly slicing through with her sword.

 

Then—

 

*Zaaan!*

 

The 'Black Wolf's head was severed, and the subjugation was over in an instant.

 

As expected, this level of monster didn't require my intervention.

 

Milia quickly checked her temporary guild card.

 

"I did it! It says 1/1!"

 

"Well done."

 

"Are we going back after this?"

 

"No... not yet. Although we don't get paid for defeating monsters without a request, we can still sell the materials. Let's bring some back."

 

"Understood! I'll go after the next monster!"

 

Milia seemed to be in high spirits, enjoying the sword fighting.

 

Milia was always beautiful, but her smiling face was the best among all the heroines.

 

*Zan! Zan! Zan!*

 

After defeating monsters one after another, Milia returned to me.

 

"This sword is amazing! It cuts through them so easily, it's fun!"

 

"Didn't you use a better sword back when you were a hero?"

 

"Yes, but new swords are always fun. It's not about the price."

 

"Is that so...?"

 

Maybe it's like cars or motorcycles? They might have a charm even if they're not the fastest or most high-performance?

 

"Alright, I'm going again! I found an area with a few monsters grouped together!"

 

Saying that, Milia ran off.

 

—Then it happened.

 

"By the way, when should we collect the materials from the defeated monsters—Wait, Rain!?"

 

Milia, who had turned around about five meters away, was looking at me with a shocked expression.

 

"Hm?"

 

"Rain, behind you! There's a monster!"

 

I turned around and saw a 'Wild Rabbit'—a filthy-looking rabbit monster lunging at me from behind.

 

It must have quickly approached while Milia was distracted.

 

At this distance, Milia wouldn't make it in time to attack...

 

Well, there's no helping it.

 

I pointed my left hand at the 'Wild Rabbit.'

 

Then, using all elemental attributes—fire, water, earth, wind, light, and darkness—I released a magical sphere, 'Elemental Ball.'

 

The glowing white magical sphere collided with the 'Wild Rabbit'—

 

*Boom!*

 

With a deafening roar, it exploded violently.

 

The 'Wild Rabbit' was obliterated, not even leaving ashes behind.

 

Moreover, the ground was gouged out, leaving a barren path where the magic had passed.

 

"Whoa! Rain, you can use offensive magic too!? And it's super powerful! What's going on!?"

 

"Well... this much is something any healer can do."