'Ugh I really can't do this. Let's go home.

Hey, you just arrived, sir. What's going on?

Doesn't Nolle ever get sick or anything?

　From the cave to the north, they now came to the forest to the west. The monster in the vicinity of the forest was a green caterpillar that was over a meter long. I can't stop getting goosebumps just looking at it, perhaps because of its black patterns. There are dozens of them wandering around.
　Oh no, I don't want to deal with this thing. If you attack it, you'll be sure to have a flood of bodily fluids pouring out of it.

Hmm?　Is it disgusting?　I think it's adorable.

Oh, yeah. You're a great guy. I got a lot of respect for you.

　I knew it wasn't normal sensibility, but I didn't expect it to go this far. I feel like Noll has become a distant presence.

'I'm not sure I agree with you, but.......what do you think?

'Hmmm, let's take a look at the status anyway.

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Species:Caterpillar
　Level: 40
　HP: 15,000
　MP:0
　Attack Power:300
　Defensive Power:100
　Agility:5
　Magic Resistance:0
　No inherent ability
　Skill Skill
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　It's not particularly strong, but if you're going to hunt range, no. And there's even a nasty skill called sticky thread.

''It might be too subtle here, too. His agility is too low, so it's going to take him a long time to catch it. And it's high HP.

Mmm, I guess we'll have to give up hunting here then, won't we?

Let's just check out the rare species for now.

Yes, sir!

　I decided that this place was not suitable for fishing range hunting and decided to just check for rare species and drop items.
　After getting support from Estelle, Nol went flying out with great vigor and tore through the caterpillars with a buzzard.
　'I said they were cute and all, but the way he takes them down without any hesitation makes me shudder.

''You said they were cute, but you easily took them down...''

Yeah, like a clean sword.

　Estelle and I joined in and finished taking down the caterpillars that were in the vicinity of the forest. I hoped that every time I stuck a crowbar in my body, I didn't get a shiver down my spine. I'm definitely not going to be hunting here anymore.
　The item I dropped was a cocoon. It was a bit creepy after seeing the caterpillar, but when I touched it to retrieve it, it felt nice to the touch. It looks like it could be used to make clothes in this world.
　After the collection, all we have to do is wait for the rare species to spring up.
　And a few minutes of waiting. A five-meter-long black caterpillar emerged from the depths of the forest, chipping away at the trees. There were fluffy hairs growing here and there on its body.

'Whoa!　I can't do it, I can't do it, it's too dangerous.

You are exaggerating already, aren't you, Okura-dono? "You are making a big deal of it, aren't you, Okura-dono? Those dull eyes, that soft body. See?　Isn't it adorable?

　She speaks softly to me.
　What is this guy talking about? It's disgusting in every way!　

Esther will understand, won't she?

Hmm.....

'What, Esther?　Isn't that funny?　Okura-dono, Esther, I want you to answer me!

　Esther, who was next to be talked to, looks away from her face with a bit of a smile.
　She seems to have finally realized that she's the one who's abnormal, but it would be a hassle if she touched it, so let's just let it pass.
　For now, let's check the status of this creepy caterpillar.

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Digger Race: Caterpillar
　Level: 60
　HP: 56,000
　MP:0
　Attack Power:400
　Defensive Power:300
　Agility:5
　Magic Resistance:10
　Unique Ability HP absorption
　Skill Self-destruction
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　High HP. And he has some nasty stuff like HP absorption and such. Also, you have a self-destruct.
　There was a GC that had a self-destruct, but it was a nasty skill that exploded after you defeated it and caused damage.

'Well, let's hunt that rare species for now. Estelle, are you ready?

Yeah, I'm fine, my brother.

'It's a natural omission!　Please don't ignore the two of you~

　I ignored the Nol screaming behind me and decided to deal with the Digger coming towards me.

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　With Digger safely dealt with, we're on our way to the next hunting ground to the east.
　That guy ended up being dealt with by Esther's magic. I didn't want to touch that fluffy hair, so I burned his entire body with fire magic.
　In the end, it self-destructed and died, scattering an acidic-looking liquid and sending up smoke.
　I don't want to deal with a normal person like that. The drop item was a cocoon that was bigger than a normal caterpillar.

''Mmm........''

Now, don't get caught up in the moment. We're going to get our asses kicked, okay?

Just kidding. Okay?

　She's still rooted to the fact that she went through it earlier. She's on the back of the carpet, her index finger together and snuggling in front of her chest.

''So the two of you thought that demon was adorable?''

....

　I looked at Esther beside me. Then we nodded to each other and decided to remain silent.
　Everyone has their own hobbies. It's not good to deny them, and I think it's safest to avoid touching them.

''Uh, yeah. We've arrived at the next hunting ground anyway. Get down with caution~

'Ah!　You did not listen to me!　Mmmm...

　We arrive at our destination and I decide to cut the conversation short.
　Noll grabs me by both shoulders and looks into my face, but I'm through. He's saying something like still next to my ear the whole time. Our faces are close.

'This place is kind of creepy,'

Well, is that the monster in here?

　I ignore her sticking to the side for a moment and check out the hunting grounds.
　Countless long and narrow stones are stuck in the ground, and there is no greenery at all, a somehow lonely landscape. It looks like a graveyard.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the market.
　Ah, that couldn't be........

''Cah!　Ghost, there's a ghost!

'Aita!　Hey, Okura-dono!　I don't want you to hug me all of a sudden!

　I screamed and jumped on Noll, who was beside me, hugging him and falling with him.
　A ghost, a ghost. Seriously, did they exist in this world? I don't like ghosts and stuff.

'What's wrong with your brother?'

No, because it's a ghost.　Aren't you guys scared?

Are you afraid of ghosts now?

...and that too.

Ugh, I hope you won't jump at me if you can accept it so quickly.

Sorry, my bad, you were in the right place at the right time.

　If you think about it, there are demons and stuff, so it's not surprising that there are ghosts.
　Besides, if it's a ghost from this world, we can probably defeat it.
　Anyway, let's check the status of this guy too.

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Species:Ghost
　Level: 40
　HP: 10,000
　MP:500
　Attack power: 250
　Defensive Power:100
　Agility:50
　Magic Resistance:60
　No inherent ability
　Skills: Psychokinesis
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　This one is also incompatible with it, as it has a decent amount of HP and 60 magic resistance, which is not as efficient as the northern cave.
　The telekinesis is not very effective in attacking from a distance.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. The magic resistance is too high.

Does that mean we will be hunting in the caves to the north?

'Well I'm afraid so, Noll, I'm really sorry, but can you do that for me?

Phew, you can count on me, sir.

　In the end, it seems to be an efficient no-no except for the first cave in the north. I'm only going to come hunting for a change of pace once in a while.
　I really appreciate the fact that Noll has decided to take on the fishing role. I'll have to thank him next time.

　That's why I decided to just check on the rare species here too and leave for the day.
　For some reason, the ghosts of this world seem to be able to attack with physics, and the crowbar stabbed through it. Rather, they disappear from the part of the body that was hit by the attack.
　When the entire body was annihilated, a white ball about the size of a marble was dropped. Is this this this guy's drop item?

　Annihilate the ghosts, collect the drop items and wait for the rare species.
　After a while, the light gathers and the ghosts begin to spring up. And mixed in with them, a 2 meter long skeleton wearing black armor appeared. In its hands, it holds a large sword and shield with a blue tint.

''Is that the rare species here?''

It's a fine bone, sir. He must have been quite handy during his lifetime.

I mean, he's a demon, so he must have been one in the beginning, right?

　Yeah, I don't think he's alive. Let's just check this guy out.

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Death Knight Race: Skeleton
　Level: 60
　HP: 30,000
　MP:100
　Attack Power: 2000
　Defensive Power:500
　Agility:30
　Magic Resistance:90
　Unique Abilities Strong Spirit
　Skills Solitary Struggle
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　Ugh, I don't want to deal with this. I'm pretty sure Strong Spirit was an ability that leaves 1 HP remaining no matter what kind of attack you get hit by.
　The skill Solitary Struggle is a skill that cuts all damage by 50% if there are no allies around. This guy isn't good for fishing hunting at all.

''Hmm, yeah. Estelle, can you catch a Death Knight and a Ghost each?　That should stop the ghosts from moving.

Okay, I'm on it.

Nole blocked Esther as soon as she caught a Death Knight and came near it.
Yes, sir!

　If I tried to hunt as it was, I'd have to deal with several ghosts around the Death Knight, so I'd have to deal with multiple of them. So I decided to fix one ghost nearby so that I wouldn't trigger a solitary battle and take it down.

　Estelle attacks two of them with magic and guides them. Then, as we get closer, before the ghosts attack, she stops them with the magic that made me immobile yesterday.
　Quickly, Noor leaps in front of the Death Knight and slashes it, halving its speed of action. This is the golden pattern.
　Then, as usual, Noor and I beat the Death Knight to a pulp, and after about a minute or so, the Death Knight becomes a light particle and a drop item. I'm starting to feel sorry for the demon the way it's defeated.
　The only thing I dropped was the armor that became human-sized.
　Mmm, that sword and shield was about to fall too. Is it a rare drop?

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Huh, I can't believe it's getting late.

I think that's a good way to go around in the evening after all this in one day.

I'm starving, too.

In the meantime, just let me go to the Society of Adventurers to see if I can get proof of defeat.

　The sky was already turning dusk when we finished visiting all the hunting grounds.
　I have a feeling that all the hunting grounds around here are mentally demanding, except for the eagle warriors.
　In order to receive the rewards for the monsters we defeated today, let's go to the Adventurer's Association and return to the inn. Tomorrow, we'll start hunting in the northern cave.

''Excuse me, I'd like you to see the proof of demon's defeat.

Oh, Okura-san, is it? Well then, please show me the proof of defeat.

　I entered the association and went to the reception desk to prove my defeat. The person who helped me is a big-breasted Widge girl. I can't help but want to glance over and check it out.
　As soon as I left the drop items at the special place in the reception area, Widge-chan looked somewhat surprised.

'Oh, Okura-san!　What's going on here?　Stinger's shell, Digger's cocoon, and Death Knight's armor. All of them are demon things that can only be hunted by a higher B-ranked adventurer!

Uh, I just hunted it while I was trying things out.

''Defeating this demon by treating it as an afterthought.......it's true that you beat Dius-sama.

　Uh, yeah. That's right. They were all eagle warrior chief class demons.
　More importantly, are they divided into higher ranks within B-rank?
　I'm going to start hunting a lot of Stingers tomorrow, but I'm getting a little scared of how they'll react when I bring in the defeat certificate.