SSS-Class Gacha Hunter Chapter 78

#78

Episode 78

Test of prowess (4)

As it got dark, Do and Tinia took a rest. Actually, I had no intention of doing anything during the exam period, but Tinia was against it.

“human. I know full well that you are strong. However, those who run too hard always fall first. I’ve seen a lot of guys like that over the years. “Rest is not a place to fall behind, but a stepping stone to move forward.”

“hmm… That’s right. “It just so happens that there are two of us.”

The importance of rest was fully recognized. However, he did not have the courage to sleep alone in the wild battle royale, so he tried to keep moving. Of course, now that there was a variable called Tinia, there was no reason to do that. You can take turns taking breaks.

“good. “Then let’s find a suitable place.”

“I found a suitable place before meeting you. Let me guide you. Follow me. human.”

Tinia spoke in a somewhat boastful manner. Then she took the lead and began to stride forward.

Some time has passed.

“They are all here. It’s here.”

The place Tinia guided us to was a cave halfway up the mountain. There were thick bushes around, making it a perfect hiding place. She opened her mouth with a hint of admiration.

“Is this good? “I’m glad I found this place.”

“Do not ignore the years I have lived. Hundreds of years since I was born as a wolf. “It’s easy to find an oyster or two.”

“Oh oh. Wild persimmon. cool.”

Jeong Do and Tinia approached the cave entrance. And then Jeong Do frowned slightly.

“Is this too narrow?”

I didn’t notice it from a distance, but when I got closer, the entrance was very narrow. It was barely big enough for an adult man to fit in while lying face down. Of course, it was wide enough for me to fit in, but the problem was Tinia. She is a wolf of considerable size. At first glance, it seemed like it would be difficult for her to get in.

“Don’t worry about that. “We have already confirmed that the entrance is a little narrow, but the inside is very spacious.”

“That entrance is the problem. I couldn’t go in in the first place, but even though it was spacious inside… ”

No, wait a minute. It’s spacious inside? How did you know that?

“Have you tried going in yourself?”

“Of course. “I don’t know what kind of danger there might be in the cave, but I would have brought you here without checking.”

“… how?”

Jeong-do looked at the entrance of the cave and then at Tinia with a questioning expression, and only then did Tinia realize what Jeong-do was worried about. She smiled slightly.

“I see what you mean. How did you get into this narrow place with this body? “I’ll show you now.”

After saying that, Tinia closed her eyes for a moment. And after a while, a faint light shimmered throughout her body. And by the time that faint light completely covered Tinia’s body.

Faaah!

Tinia’s gigantic figure disappeared with a short sound. And instead, another being stood there.

“How is it? human. “If you look like this, you’ll be able to get in.”

The voice that was heard was a bit higher-pitched and clearer than Tinia’s usual voice. Yet, the voice is full of confidence. The voice was much closer to human than usual.

“… “Hyung.”

I was so shocked that I ended up hiccuping. A woman appeared before her eyes.

Height similar to degree. It was very big for a woman.

Her black hair, down to her waist, was like ebony.

The towering nose and red lips were fascinating.

The slightly raised corners of her eyes seemed to tell of her personality.

And solid abs that seem to prove they were trained in the wild.

Yes, abs.

This is an element that is generally not explained when describing a woman’s appearance. Because you usually don’t see it.

However, Tinia, who transformed into a woman, was naked!

Jeongdo said, turning his head back so quickly that a strange sound came from his throat.

“Why are you naked!”

“You sound strange. I was naked just now. “Do the wolves where you live wear clothes?”

“On our side, wolves don’t transform into humans!”

In fact, Tinia’s transformation into a human woman itself was not a major twist. Of course it was surprising.

The last time I checked, I checked the <Polymorph> skill. I expected that he would have the ability to transform.

Still, I never thought it would look so wild(?) like this. Also, why is your body so nice? It makes no sense for such a size to fit such a well-toned body…

<… Master?>

Ixia’s voice, filled with disgust, was heard. It was only unfair that she was only reacting like a normal man.

Tinia said, not caring at all whether she was overcome with all kinds of emotions at the moment or not.

“Don’t worry about the little things. “Now we are in a war.”

“That’s true, but… .”

To a certain extent, the inner strength(?) was not high enough to dismiss a naked woman as something trivial. Jeongdo hurriedly changed his mind.

“Go in first. “I’ll take a look around and come back.”

“hmm? Ah, I see. Are you going to stand guard?”

“okay. Even if you rest, you should make sure that the enemies around you are gone before resting.”

In fact, it was his own agony that he wanted to disappear. Go away, your troubles. Jeong Do went on guard after confirming that Tinia was walking towards the cave.

* * * * * *

‘There’s no trace of anyone passing by.’

We searched mainly places where people could pass by, but we couldn’t find any traces.

‘Well, if you think about it, it’s natural.’

There was no way that all the participants fell in the center of the island, and their party eliminated four of the contestants who fell in the center. It was natural that there were few people.

‘But I can’t let down my guard.’

At least they started setting up traps on roads where people could pass by. He said it was a trap, but it was not a trap intended to kill. There was no way that a strong person who would participate here in the first place would be hit by an hastily built trap.

Therefore, the trap that Jeong Do set up was very simple. In fact, it was embarrassing to even call it a trap.

Jeongdo took paint out of his inventory, picked a color similar to the surrounding scenery, and applied it to the tree trunks and bushes.

And that was the end.

There is only one thing to aim for.

The purpose was to find out which direction the person passing by was heading.

If someone had passed by the paint, the paint would have spread, so you could track it by looking at the direction in which it spread. Of course, it would have been a complete disaster if I had proceeded without paint, but it didn’t require much effort.

Jeongdo took a large circle around the area, placed the paint in a place where people could pass by, and returned to the cave.

“Are you here? “You worked hard.”

At the cave we returned to, Tinia welcomed us.

“Uh, you look… .”

Whether I should say it was fortunate or unfortunate, she had returned to her wolf form. She was lying down resting, and when he checked her condition, she stretched and stood up, stretching out her front paws.

“There is no need to take on human form unless it is a narrow space. I’m comfortable with this look too. The human form has a slightly odd sense of balance. “I plan to keep it like this as much as possible.”

“okay. “Please, I beg you.”

Spending the night with a naked beauty in this narrow place is definitely not rest. Rather, it will only make you more tired.

“Then, from now on, I will be on guard… “Oh, I told you not to pet me!”

“Healing time before bed.”

“What are you talking about! “Don’t say anything you don’t understand!”

Jeong Do took advantage of the fact that Tinia could not resist him and stroked him to his heart’s content, and Tinia truly regretted making the contract.

* * * * * *

next day.

Jeong Do and Tinia left the cave early in the morning. Then I moved to the place where the paint was laid out. He thought to himself that the probability of someone passing by was low, so he went out to check without much expectation.

“This is it.”

“It was a great success.”

I found traces of paint smearing at one point. I activated the minimap and started comparing the direction of the spread.

“Is it a river?”

The direction indicated by the paint was the direction of the river that runs through the center of the island. It was unclear whether the being who passed by knew the location of the river and went there or if the river happened to be in the direction they were going. But one thing was certain.

Life gathers around the river.

Unless you are one of the exceptions who has a full bottle of water in your inventory, everyone needs to get water. The smell of water that could be felt from afar would attract many beings, and the next hunting ground for the Jeongdo party was decided. Jeongdo told Tinia the next direction of progress.

“It’s a river… “There will definitely be a lot of people gathering.”

However, contrary to her positive words, her expression was not good.

“You don’t look good? “Is there anything that’s holding you back?”

“Rather than being caught… I just don’t like the fighting place. The river has long been a resting place to soothe the weary. “It’s a bit inconvenient to cause conflict in a place like that.”

“ah.”

I felt like I knew what he was talking about. I have heard that even in the grasslands of Africa, there is no conflict near oases. It’s probably like an unwritten law unique to animals.

“Very good! “Let’s attack all the monsters and animals that may be off guard!”

“… She knew how to say that. human. joy. I also have no intention of hesitating in a place like this just because it is uncomfortable. Let’s go.”

Tinia began to walk ahead, as if she was ashamed of even saying such a thought.

How much time has passed?

“human. “I started to smell water.”

Jeongdo checked the mini map at Tinia’s words. Although it was still quite far from the river, Tinia’s sense of smell caught the smell of water even from afar. Jeongdo nodded his head with slight admiration.

“okay. There may be animal types among the other participants, so let’s move secretly from now on. “If we find someone, it’s an immediate surprise attack.”

“i get it.”

With those words, the conversation between the two stopped. The sound of rustling grass seemed to be particularly loud every time I moved. The two slowly, but little by little, approached the river.

‘I’m nervous.’

The river began to come into view from afar. As we got closer to the river, the tension felt in the forest increased. I concentrated all my attention.

Slowly again.

And then he secretly headed towards the river. And the moment the river came clearly into view, I couldn’t help but scream inwardly.

‘oh my god.’

There was a building next to the river.

shop.

A space where you can pay for floating stones and receive various buffs and items. And it is possible to turn the tide with special items that are sold only once in each store. Naturally, it is a space that is bound to become a target for everyone.

‘Who on earth designed the map!’

To set up a store in a place where people flock like a river!

It was inciting a blatant melee. And the designer’s intention was fully successful.

Sararak.

It is not the sound of the trees rustling due to the wind. An artificial sound created by someone.

It is certainly. There was someone in the forest around the river. And it wasn’t just one or two people.

Everyone was waiting for someone to come out to the river. And the moment someone appears, a melee will begin.

gulp.

It was a time when everyone could not go to the store and was just watching.

Rumbling.

A huge roar rang out and the entire island began to shake. I was so nervous that I was so shocked that my heart almost jumped out, but I managed not to make a sound.

‘What’s going on!’

The shaking was amazing. The shaking that accompanies an earthquake, as if the ground is collapsing. Wait, the ground is collapsing?

‘Right!’

A forced battle system that collapses from the outskirts of the island over time! After all, it has started now.

And the loud noise caused by the collapse became a fuse.

Taaat!

A small figure jumped out of the bushes and began quickly approaching the store.

‘Goblin?!’

The goblin approached the store with great agility. And half a beat later, other participants also came running out of the forest.

fault! Taaat!

A total of five shadows started running toward the store, and several long-distance attacks targeting the five people began to fly.

The melee that the planners had intended and was concerned about had just begun.

2nd day of exam start.

There are currently 18 surviving participants.