It is believed that there are three to five rabbit kangaroos that we plan to take down this time.
　We don't know how many rabbit kangaroos there are in the forest, and that's why we're using this number.
　We don't know how many rabbit kangaroos there are in the forest, because from what we know so far, at most, rabbit kangaroos only live in groups of about five.

　The first step is to find the rabbit kangaroo in the forest.
　That's the first step in the test to become an E rank adventurer.
　Even with my visual enhancement, it's still difficult to find them from above because they're blocked by trees.

　Of course, I can see them if they are reflected in the trees, but so far I haven't found them.
　Therefore, the only way to find the demon was to follow the footprints.

''But what kind of footprints does a rabbit kangaroo have?''
Well, it looks like a footprint, like this.

　I handed a sheet of paper to Mr. Warrior.
　.........Mr. Linial wasn't artistic until he drew the footprints, either.
　Everyone looks at the paper I gave to Mr. Warrior.

'....Did you do your research?　'Great!'
'Well, I'd never seen the other demon before. Did the others do any research beforehand?

　I check, and everyone looks at each other and then shakes their heads.
　Warrior-san smiles and crosses her arms.

"Because a senior adventurer told me to!　Being an adventurer, it's all about haphazard!　Don't be a pussycat who finds out in advance!　I say!

　...a softy?
　I pointed to myself as if I were sad, and Mr. Sheikh stared at Mr. Warrior.

'So you're saying that Warrior thinks Lelius is a softy?
Wow, Warrior, that's disgusting.

　Mr. Racine takes advantage of Mr. Sheikh's joking way of saying it.
　Mr. Warrior shook his head as if he was astonished.

'No, no, no!

　After enjoying watching Ms. Warrior's panicked denial, I decided to share the information I had gathered.
　The reason the others hadn't looked up the information was because they were confident.
　........I honestly envy them for being able to have that.

　As expected of me, I didn't have that much confidence.

It's like the rabbit kangaroo is a demon that's good at footwork. So please be careful when you fight.
Footwork, well that's going to be a little difficult.

　Ms. Warrior said in a muttered voice.
　Mr. Sheikh nodded his head.

''Does that mean he's a pretty quick demon?
It seems. It seems to escape when its strength is reduced, so you have to take it down in order not to let it escape. I've heard that some people have failed their requests by letting them escape with it.

　Mr. Linial was jokingly talking about it, but it wasn't a laughing matter.
　Mr. Racine also frowned as he imagined the situation.

''It would be bad if that happened. Don't let him get away, Chiyu, make sure you use your skills to keep him in check, right?
I know, I know, I know!

　Mr. Racine laughs at Mr. Chiyu, who is in trouble.
　It's probably because he trusts her that Mr. Racine said that to Mr. Chiyu.

''Well, there's Mr. Ciyu over here. I'm sure we can chase after him somewhat.''
'Yeah. Well, it would be best if the Warriors could finish him off with a blow to keep him from escaping, wouldn't it?
'Oh!　I got it!

　Bam-shin, Mr. Warrior tapped his chest.
　I wonder if this is how the information is shared.
　Oh, I forgot one thing.

''In case there's a rabbit kangaroo with magic ore on its body, we should run away.
'What?　What's that?
"I heard that the rabbit kangaroo that ate the magical ore is as strong as another monster. Well, it depends on the type of magic ore they ate.
...Wow, are you going to eat that stuff that's lying around?
''It seems not. To begin with, there are demons like that, so as long as you're careful from the beginning, it won't be a problem.
I see. I see.

　However, that's not likely to happen, Linial also told us.
　As we made our way through the forest, we finally spotted an unfamiliar set of tracks.

'This is a rabbit kangaroo, isn't it?'
That's probably true.
That means they're close, right?　

　Everyone nodded at Warrior-san's words.
　I use my visual enhancements as well, but I'm also alerted to my surroundings.
　I see the tracks of a rabbit kangaroo, and they grow in number as they become more and more numerous.

　As we were walking to follow its tracks, we stopped.
　We found a rabbit kangaroo.
　There were four of them.

　All of them are large, and all of them seem to be about the same size as us.
　All of them were large, about the same size as us, it seemed, and their legs were big enough to be visible from a distance.
　However, their front legs are not used much, or maybe they've regressed a lot.

　As I thought, Linial-san is right, you have to be careful with your footwork.

''Mr. Warrior, what do you want to do?''
"...let's start with Chiyu's skills first. After that, I'll go in!

　That was the basis of the battle so far.
　I'm sure there's no mistaking Mr. Warrior's idea.

"So you want us to rush in and take advantage of the gap that this creates?

　Sheikh and Racine hold their respective weapons.
　So, it won't be a problem.

I'll just wait and see what happens, cover you and keep an eye out for the perimeter.
Wow, wow, I'll cover you with my skills...!

　We waited for Chiyu-san to get ready when each of us had decided on a move.
　And as Chiyu-san unleashed her skills, we started to move.

　As the first attack, Chiyu-san's skill pounced.　
　I threw two knives in response.
　The knives stabbed into different demons than Chiyu-san's skill aimed at.

　The rabbit kangaroos that received these attacks seemed to have noticed the presence of the attacker and shouted loudly.
　Before the rabbit kangaroos can move, Warrior-san swings her axe around.
　The rabbit kangaroos dodged the big one.
　As expected, they are fast.

　You can easily imagine the extraordinary strength of the rabbit kangaroos' legs by looking at their thick and toned legs.
　However, Warlia-san's attack was only a diversion.
　The rabbit kangaroos dodged Mr. Warrior's blow. The rabbit kangaroos dodged Mr. Warrior's blow, and Mr. Sheikh approached their gaping backs and drew his knife.

　The rabbit kangaroos turn their attention to the further attackers. But the rabbit kangaroo is the one who swung his spear at the rabbit kangaroo, and then Mr. Racine's spear was swung out.
　The number of enemies is four.
　I also stepped forward to attract one of them and swung my sword out. I slashed its legs without resistance.
　This is a blow to keep them from escaping. The blood slowly poured out of the rabbit kangaroo's leg, though it did not fall now.

　I tried to force my leg, but my foot didn't seem to be able to hold on.
　I thrust my sword into the chest of the rabbit kangaroo I was dealing with and finished it off.
　I quickly turned my gaze to it.
　Shall I head to cover Warrior-san, who was being toyed with by the leg power?

I'm going to charge in, Mr. Warrior. Please give me a blow while I'm born.
Oh!

　I'll be the bait to take advantage of Mr. Warrior's power.
　With a small swing of my sword, I gather the Rabbit Kangaroo's attention to me.
　As I aimed, the Rabbit Kangaroo looked at me.

　My attack only grazed the rabbit kangaroo's body.
　I'm not sure I'm going to be able to get away with it.

　I was only a decoy.
　I retreated and the rabbit kangaroo chased after me.
　Then, Warrior-san rushed in from the side.

''Whoa!''

　At the same time as he howled, Mr. Warrior swung his axe down.
　The rabbit kangaroo belatedly looked in that direction, but in the next moment, it was prey to Mr. Warrior's blow.
　

　Realizing their disadvantage, the rabbit kangaroos turned their backs to escape.
　However, both Sifu and Racine must have been aiming for their legs.
　They didn't make a good start, and their weapons caught the two of them before they could get away.

　If we joined them, it didn't take long to subdue the rabbit kangaroos.

　Is it a scream?
　One of the rabbit kangaroos howled high-pitchedly, but it was only a scream of desperation.