The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 207



208 – Deterioration

If I were to compare my fighting style, it would be closer to a crossbow or sniper rifle. Preparation is slow, but the power of one shot is powerful. Although it shows great power in one-on-one matches, it also has the same drawback of having difficulty when dealing with large numbers of people. Why are you suddenly saying this… This is because I was unable to overcome the second ordeal this time.

While retrieving the spear, he was crushed to death by a monster. Even if you push the corpse and use space magic to change its position and drag the time… In the end, I was unable to withstand the attack of the monster that was charging at me with all its might, risking her death and aiming to knock me over.

The room where the second trial took place was a little larger than the room where Rakunta was fought, but the ceiling was low. If you jump with all your might, your head will touch the ceiling. There was a time when I grew a beanstalk without much thought, but the ceiling collapsed, further narrowing my scope of activity, and I was trampled to death by an oncoming monster.

If there were no space restrictions, it would have been possible to grow a beanstalk and unilaterally snipe using space magic from a high position. You could have made a cover using beanstalks to block the monster’s simple rush.

In order for a weapon called a spear to show its minimum power, a necessary distance was required. However, in the second trial, the monsters came endlessly, so the split second of retrieving the spear became an opportunity. It was very difficult to take advantage of that gap and deal with monsters approaching from all directions.

I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to think of a new way to fight against multiple people, or to find a new seed to use in the second trial. If things continued like this, he felt that there would be no change even if he challenged himself for 100 days.

The triathlon is over, but I have a lot of work to do. From Lily’s work, helping with Modest’s work, studying Patulga’s magic book, helping the members grow, building happy memories with Luna, and even going on a date with Navier once a month. In addition, we had to check the variables that had arisen thanks to Roel becoming a transcendent faster than expected.

As I came out of the closet, wondering if there was a better way to overcome the ordeal, I saw the members gathered at the table. Judging by the way Aria quickly moves her hands and stuffs snacks into her mouth, it looks like a snack party was held. Unlike Aria, who was eating hungrily, Luna, who was moving her hands calmly, saw me coming out of her closet and smiled happily.

“Welcome, Aria brought a lot of snacks and was sharing them. Eat roast too.”

At Luna’s words, Aria shifted her gaze to me and narrowed her eyes. Perhaps sensing a sense of crisis as her mouth expanded, Aria increased the speed of her picking up the snacks. She even goes so far as to snatch the snack that Kane was holding to eat.

“hey! “That’s what I was trying to eat!”

When Kane shouted with an aggrieved look on his face, holding out the small crumbs left in his hand, Aria said sarcastically, stuffing her cheeks full of snacks like a hamster.

“Yes, you have to put it in your mouth to admit it! If you’re going to take it, take it! Ah~~~!”

Kane turned his head in surprise at the sight of Aria opening her mouth and showing the contents she was chewing.

… Yes, eat a lot and grow brightly. I walked over to Luna’s side with a small sigh as I saw the affectionate sight of the two of them dusting each other’s faces with the cookie crumbs on their hands.

Seeing Luna looking at Kane and Aria with a happy smile, I sat next to them and ate some snacks. Then she talked to Luna for a while. From what happened with Rakar today to being blocked in the second trial.

Luna listened to my story while eating snacks, and when I heard that I was stuck in my second ordeal and was wondering if there was a good way, she even thought hard about it with me. She actually said something that was very helpful.

“… “Then how about changing your weapon?”

Luna suggested in a cautious voice. She asked, scratching her head as it was something she had never thought of.

“Weapons… ?”

“huh. Because the current Chang said that dealing with one person is an advantage. I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to use a weapon that has the advantage of dealing with multiple people… “You also used a pickaxe during the annihilation battle, right?”

At Luna’s words, I nodded and stroked my chin. It’s persuasive. But changing weapons is not easy. As I am not talented, the difference in skill level would be huge.

So, how about changing the type of window? The Spear of Destruction has a not wide blade, so it is a spear specialized for stabbing. If you use a spear with a wide blade, it will be easier to deal with large numbers of people. As I was thinking that, something flashed in my mind. I was thrilled at the thought that I had found the answer.

Because I prioritized the mid-to-late boss, the Church, I momentarily forgot about the enemy I had to face last. The setting is that there are more characters who use spears from the Demon Lord’s side than from the church. The ‘Spear of Shadow’ that one of the executives will use is on the east side of the continent where Luna’s family is located. It is sealed somewhere in the Valley of Death. If I could get my hands on it, I would kill two birds with one stone by finding a solution to dealing with the majority and at the same time lowering the power of the Demon King’s army.

I unconsciously kissed Luna on the cheek in my joy at having my blocked heart cleared. Luna, flustered, froze in the same position as when she had been picking up the snack, and Kane and Aria, who had been fighting hard just a moment ago, looked at me and Luna with proud, pleased gazes.

“Ross and Luna are all grown up~ Now we have to get married!”

Kane responded to Aria’s words with a sly expression.

“As expected, he is a man I recognize. “Hot as a barbecue.”

“Eh~? The analogy is so weird. “I’d say it’s as sweet as chocolate!”

“Yeah, no. It’s not weird at all. Spicy barbecue goes well with it~”

“You idiot Kane! “Ross is super sweet chocolate!!!”

Fortunately, I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw Kane and Aria returning to their fight. Luna’s ears were bright red as she lowered her head, probably because she felt embarrassed because she was kissed in front of her teammates.

“I’m sorry, Luna. I was so happy that I didn’t even realize it… .”

I apologized in a low voice, wondering if I would attract Aria and Kane’s attention again. Luna, who remained silent for a moment, wiggled her fingers and, unable to cool her flushed face, raised her head and she looked at me.

“… It’s okay, it’s okay. “Because we made it public that we were dating.”

After saying that, Luna pursed her lips for a moment and then added in a low voice.

“Well, Jo, I’m a little shy when there are other people around… .”

He definitely looks embarrassed. I nodded at her and secretly held Luna’s hand under the table. Luna shrugged her shoulders slightly, looked at Aria and Kane, and gently stroked her palm.

“From now on, I’ll take permission when there are other people around.”

Luna answered my words with a pretty smile.

“huh… ! “Thank you for paying attention to what I have to say.”

No matter how you think about it, it’s really cute. From reactions to appearances. Talking is also really pretty. She is the most adorable girl in the academy. That’s the reason why playfulness arises. After all, I am an immature male.

I smiled sinisterly and placed my mouth next to Luna’s ear. And asked in a sly voice.

“Do I have to ask for permission even when the two of us are together?”

Luna, embarrassed, shrugged her shoulders and looked at me. When Luna saw the smile on my lips, she slightly bit her lip and looked angry, but she was so cute that it seemed like she was just being cute.

Luna said, slightly sticking out her lips.

“Even if you ask me to take over, in the end Ross will do whatever he wants… .”

Since I had a record, I pretended not to hear and avoided eye contact. In the end, I had no choice but to surrender when I saw Luna biting her lip and looking at me blankly, as if telling me to answer quickly and not avoid eye contact.

“… sorry.”

In response to my apology, Luna put her mouth to my ear like I did.

“are you okay… . “Actually, I wanted it too.”

Realizing that Luna’s playful smile had struck me back, I could only scratch my head with an idiotic expression on my face. It’s not a bad feeling. Rather, I feel in love. I can almost feel my heart pounding. Since it was something Luna wouldn’t normally say, it made her even more attractive.

I sighed as I saw Aria and Kane still fighting over barbecue and chocolate. If it weren’t for just the two of you… . Without realizing it, I stuck out my tongue and moistened my lips.

“Luna, maybe on the rooftop… “No, no.”

I belatedly swallowed the words that came out without me knowing. Luckily, Luna didn’t seem to understand what I meant, so she just tilted her head cutely.

This is all Roel’s fault for always talking about how good the Academy rooftop is for lovers. I don’t want to hear that I don’t have a younger brother as good as my older brother. Let’s be patient.

***

I had dinner at a restaurant with my teammates and went out. Today’s destination was Modest. I was thinking of asking Estelle to search where the Shadow Window was.

As Amber was away, a person wearing an unfamiliar animal mask guided Estelle. Upon entering her room, she was greeted by Estelle, wearing a black cat mask as always, with a familiar grumble, sitting at a desk full of papers.

“What, why did you come without an appointment?”

I answered slyly.

“Is this such an obvious lie that I want to see it?”

As I was looking at Estelle suddenly looking around, wondering what to do, I hurriedly got to the point when I saw her picking up a dagger that was placed on top of a document.

“I came to ask you a favor!”

Estelle put the half-out dagger back with a loud thud and pointed to the chair in front of her with a wink.

As I quickly sat down on the chair, Estelle looked at me blankly and asked.

“You lied to me.”

Not only was I telling a lie or two, but I couldn’t answer quickly. I furrowed my eyebrows and said as if I was displeased.

“… Are you looking at it?”`

“No, I’m saying that because the cave where you found Patulga’s magic book doesn’t exist.”

“… ?”

For a moment, I didn’t understand Estelle’s words. I belatedly realized what he was saying and massaged my eyebrows. Estelle apparently wanted to investigate where she found Patulga’s magic book, and asked various questions. But the cave doesn’t exist… ? Of course, it was almost like a crypt, but it was definitely a space that existed. The proof is the magic book of Fatulga obtained there.

“I said I wanted to investigate where Estelle got Patulga, so why would I take the risk of lying?”

“That’s right, that’s why I don’t understand. “No matter how hard I search, there’s not even a trace.”

“Isn’t it possible that the supports disappeared because the magic book was taken out, causing the cave to collapse later? Or it could be that we couldn’t find any traces because it was just a small crypt.”

At my opinion, Estelle waved her finger as if she was pitiful.

“Of course, I thought about that and researched it. There were no collapsed caves or crypts in the mountains around the village of Destin. I’m sure. “Because we have formed a competent investigation team in that direction.”

Estelle’s confident voice made me scratch my head and stop thinking. Even if what Estelle said is true, I was just speaking from what I remembered. Although I feel uncomfortable that the place where Patulga’s magic book was located has disappeared, it is not a problem that can be solved right now. In the end, this was all I had to say.

I said in a shameless voice.

“I don’t know, so please do me a favor. That’s good. I think it would be a good idea to just move on to the competent investigation team… .”

I trailed off due to the cold feeling I felt while speaking. The moment we made eye contact, goosebumps appeared on her forearms. She fell from her chair and dodged Estelle’s dagger.

“Just die!!!”

Are berserkers popular these days? ? I feel like there are more people around me who are losing their temper.