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『Title: Hamun’s Stats are Good, So Why are They Saying Not to Use Her?』
Content: Wait!
Actually, I know without being told.
You’re just trying to use the cute Anthropomorphic little Female Character among yourselves, right? lol
sorry i know
-: wow u know…
-: You got me… Now that I’ve been caught, what can I do?
I have no choice but to allow our own cute Anthropomorphic little Female Character Hamun to be put in the squad.
-: Ah, damn it, I really only wanted to know about her.
-: This must be how indie musicians feel when they go major…
-: But are you really going to use her?
-: Seems like they already did?
-: That guy…
-: How magnificent is the back of a Man who moves forward knowing he will fall?
-: I can’t resist an Anthropomorphic Female Character.
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『Title: Kekekekekeke Hamun, She’s Really Crazy, Right?』
Content: This visual and this performance? Seriously, it doesn’t make sense.
Just look at her grinding everything ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
『Picture』
-: Uh, uh, what are you doing grinding that?
-: They really all got ground up （the Party Members）.
-: But they were happy for a little while, right?
If so, it’s okay.
-『Author』 : This
-『Author』 : Guy
-『Author』 : Is
-『Author』 : A
-『Author』 : Tank
-『Author』 : Guys
-『Author』 : Ah
-: Why are you cursing…?
-: You agreed to the terms and conditions;;
-: She even finished the whole song by herself, playing the drum and gong before we could say anything.
-『Author』 : No
-『Author』 : Seriously, when I think about it, it’s absurd.
-『Author』 : Why did you make it possible to recruit a character who’s going to die anyway into the Party?
-『Author』 : She’s even really cute and has good performance.
-『Author』 : There’s a limit to how much you can give and then take away.
-: What are you talking about?
-: Seriously, if you’re not going to take it back, why make it good?
Who is it for?
-『Author』 : Usually… don’t you make games for the users…?
-: What…? Games are… made for people…?
To give people joy and happiness…?
-: Ugh, my head…
-: Then what is the Game I’m playing right now…?
-『Author』 : No, but seriously.
-『Author』 : Isn’t this too harsh?
-『Author』 : If you’ve done this much, you could save her…
-: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s so funny that the Party is full of Astrologers.
-: Ah, but what was Hamun again?
-: You know.
The one with the Symbol marked by a special Evil Spirit.
-: Ah, that disgusting Swarm of Insects?
-: Yeah, it’s chasing her around, waiting for her to gain weight.
-『Author』 : Seriously;;;
What did our Hamun do wrong to deserve this?
-: Some Beasts suffer for the crime of being born delicious.
-『Author』 : She’s not a Beast, she’s Anthropomorphic, damn it.
-: She was born with high Spirit Energy and is seducing Evil Spirits.
Her Guardian Saint is trash?
She deserves to suffer, right?
-: But Hamun’s Guardian Saint isn’t that weak, is it?
-: She’s the best output of the tribe who beat up several Demon Beasts and Demons.
But the Maggot Bro is too damn strong.
-: You can still save her if you get Hamun neutered.
-『Author』 : What’s neutering again, damn it?
-: If you get rid of the Astrology power,
Evil Spirits won’t be able to interfere anymore.
-『Author』 : Oh, really?
-: But
If you remove the Astrology Trait, the Stats will be reset, so she’ll be basically a Civilian.
-『Author』 : She’s cute, so it’s okay.
-: But then one day, she’ll suddenly leave the Party because she thinks she’s just a hindrance.
-『Author』 : Augh;
But at least she won’t die, so it’s okay.
-: But then one day, you’ll discover what looks like a familiar Anthropomorphic corpse.
-『Author』 : Augh, you son of a bitch.
-『Author』 : I’d rather hold a knife to her neck and catch the Maggot.
Tell me the strategy.
-: Literally;
You have to gather the Guardian Saint Avengers.
That’s actually a kind of Horde created by a lot of Evil Spirits gathering.
You need to bring several world-class Guardian Saints.
-『Author』 : This is the one you meet while doing Hamun’s Destiny Quest.
The Rank 7 Shaman Yoan, her Guardian Saint seems really strong.
-: Yeah, a Hero who left their name in history.
Roughly, if you have about four Guardian Saints of that level, you can stop it.
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“Ah.”
High Shaman Yoan.
The Tension left her body, and she slumped down as if her strings had been cut.
“Lady Yoan! Are you alright!?”
Warrior Durakta, Yoan’s Escort.
He hurriedly approached Yoan and tried to support her with his thick hands.
“Get away!”
“…!”
However, Yoan repels Durakta with an explosive cry.
“If you touch me now, its Energy may rub off on you.”
“I’m fine!”
“No. It’s not something you can handle.”
It’s not something we can handle.
Yoan muttered with a serious face, looking at Hamun, who had fallen to the floor.
Last night.
Yoan, who was camping near Roera’s Party, read the stars before going to bed as usual, divining her future.
In the meantime.
She discovered a Light Beam emitting an unusually bright light at a close Distance from herself.
An Astrologer reading the stars and their Comrades.
And, she saw an Existence watching them in the Darkness where the starlight did not reach.
Yoan’s original purpose was to give a light Warning to the clumsy Astrologer as a small Favor.
She was also considering giving direct help and incurring debt depending on the Situation.
After seeing the stars and facing them directly.
It seemed that the Hero Roera and their Comrades were worth it.
But.
This was unexpected.
To think that the Existence targeting this young Astrologer was such a powerful and Evil being.
The deep Darkness she had seen.
To think that it was only a very small part of the whole.
“Just what are you dragging around…”
Yoan shuddered, feeling the Trace of ‘it’ that had been consuming her until just before.
It was clearly an Existence that deviated from the norm.
The expression Disaster would be a perfect fit.
No matter how excellent an Shaman is-
No matter how noble a Guardian Saint is-
In front of it, they would be nothing more than a Beast in front of a landslide.
At this point, Yoan had two questions.
What on earth is it?
And why did it suddenly retreat?
“Hamun! Are you okay!? Wake up!”
Perhaps, the Answer lies with the Anthropomorphic Girl named Hamun.
The Anthropomorphic Girl, surrounded by her Comrades, having lost consciousness.
She approached Hamun and carefully checked her condition.
“Mental exhaustion.”
“Mental exhaustion…?”
“Due to the Evil Spirit’s attack just now, her Mental Strength has been exhausted. If you only consider that, there is no problem with her life.”
Ugh!
Rotna, who was listening to Yoan’s story, let out a deep sigh of relief.
“So, she’s just tired and passed out? That’s a relief!”
“A relief…”
Yoan repeated the words meaningfully.
Then, the Expression of Roera’s Party, including Rotna, Distorts with Anxiety.
“What is it again? What’s the problem again? Wasn’t it all over?”
“…”
Yoan silently took out a Crystal Ball from her luggage.
And, she covered her face and the Crystal Ball with a cloth at the same time.
The Crystal Ball emits light in the Darkness created in that way.
It shows the stars to the Astrologer.
A moment later.
Yoan, who had finished the Observation, said to them.
“‘It’ is still lingering near that Woman. Writhing in Humiliation and excitement. It will take action again soon.”
“Does that mean that the Situation just now will unfold once again?”
“No.”
Yoan shook her head at Gelard’s Statement.
“A more serious Situation than just now will unfold. Darkness is seething. ‘It’ will try to completely devour that Woman this time.”
“What on earth is ‘it’ referring to?”
Yoan pondered Roera’s question for a while and then said.
“It is a kind of Horde.”
“Horde?”
“A single huge Horde created by the gathering of countless Evil Spirits. I have encountered countless Evil Spirits so far, but I have never seen anything like that.”
“…”
The Mysterious Atmosphere that Yoan creates as an Shaman and Astrologer.
Her Statement contained a strange power.
Perhaps that’s why the seriousness she feels is conveyed as it is.
Roera, who received the seriousness as it was, asked.
“Is it targeting Hamun?”
“That’s right.”
“Why?”
“It is a predator, and that Woman is prey. That’s all there is to the story.”
“What should I do to save Hamun from it?”
“The surest way is to erase the stars.”
“Erase the stars?”
“Yes. If that Woman completely gives up the power she has as an Astrologer, it will no longer have a Reason to chase her.”
“…Damn it, that’s too cruel.”
Rotna muttered.
Hamun.
The Reason why that young Anthropomorphic Girl was able to become a member of the Hero Party was none other than the special Talent she possessed as an Astrologer.
That goes for Rotna and Gelard as well.
They were special Existences with special Talents.
Therefore, they are allowed to be by the side of the Hero, who is a more special Existence than anyone else.
Now Yoan was advising them to give up that specialness.
Rotna and Gelard thought about it from their own perspectives.
To give up the power of the sword （Magic） completely in order to live?
No way.
I’d rather choose death.
Hamun’s thoughts wouldn’t be much different either.
That’s why they wanted to protect Hamun.
“Is there another way…”
At that time.
Roera’s Gaze chases after a certain thought.
She recalled the Situation that had happened before and said.
“Just now, it seemed to have retreated suddenly. Did I see it right?”
“…That’s right. Unless I saw it wrong too.”
“What is it? What made it retreat?”
Yoan reached out her hand towards Hamun.
She feels the Trace left on the young Astrologer’s body.
“…!”
Then.
Yoan’s Eyes, as sharp as those of a bird of prey, widened.
“Something. Is watching this Woman.”
“Something?”
“Yes. An Existence with a very high Rank.”
“Is that the Guardian Saint you were talking about?”
“…”
Yoan neither affirmed nor denied it.
Because even she could not accurately gauge that Existence.
“What, what! So in the end, it ran away because it was scared of the kid’s Guardian Saint? That Evil Spirit? Then everything’s solved!?”
Rotna’s simple Situation summary.
Everyone’s Gaze turned to Yoan.
She checked Hamun’s condition again and opened her mouth.
“Unfortunately. The Woman has not fully accepted the Guardian Saint. And the Evil Spirit knows that fact as well.”
Yoan stood up and said.
“Before the Woman wakes up, the Evil Spirit will launch another attack.”
“Damn it! Kid! That’s what she said! Wake up quickly!”
“It’s no use. The Woman is not in a state where she can control her Mind right now.”
Yoan turned her back after saying those words.
“Can’t we ask for help?”
Roera said to her back.
“…Durakta.”
“Yes, Lady Yoan.”
“We will have to get help from our Comrades. Prepare for that.”
Amazement appeared on the Expression of the bear-like Man.
“Is it worth that much?”
“Yes.”
“…I understand.”
The Man began to unpack his luggage and decorate the surroundings.
He erected pillars with stakes and drew pictures with Sorcery meaning on the floor with Beast’s blood.
“…Could it be that she was planning to help us from the beginning?”
Gelard was surprised.
Rotna whispered excitedly next to him.
“I didn’t like her calling Hamun ‘Woman’ all the time, but she seems like a good person after all!”
“I don’t think it’s that simple.”
The Sorcery Ritual that the Man is preparing is gradually taking shape.
The scale.
And, Yoan’s determined Expression.
It was the face of someone who was willing to die.
To risk death for Hamun, a complete stranger she had never met before?
It was definitely not a normal thing.
“May I ask what you mean to do?”
To Roera’s question, Yoan looked at Hamun without the slightest Hesitation.
“It is to receive Interest.”
“Interest?”
“Yes. You never know. If I protect that Woman, I might be able to win the Favor of the Existence that is watching her. Who knows.”
“…”
Roera’s Party was convinced, but on the other hand, they felt Doubt.
Hamun’s Guardian Saint.
What kind of Existence is it that even such a powerful Shaman is willing to risk her life to win their Favor?
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“Myeong-i. How is it? Is it resolved well?”
Monstrosity Spirit.
She had been standing still in place ever since she received Lisir’s power and performed the blessing.
Her Gaze, which had been staring blankly into the air, turned to Lisir.
-A Variable has occurred!
“Variable?”
-Because the Astrologer, the target of the blessing, lost consciousness, she was unable to fully accept the blessing!
“Oh no. Then what happens?”
-The pest targeting the Astrologer has realized this fact and is constantly looking for an Opportunity!
The Monstrosity Spirit approached Lisir and rubbed his hand.
-If you want to help that Astrologer, it seems that Master will inevitably have to intervene directly! To dare to bother Master!!! There is no more Value in listening! Abandon those insignificant Worms!
“They’re my Younger sister and Comrades.”
-…! That’s what the Monstrosity Woman said!
“…”
Swish.
Swish.
The Spirit’s Gaze moved busily between the gray-white fireball and Lisir.
As if feeling wronged.
-The root of it all is still there! Master! Do not listen to the words of that wicked thing! That Dangaleon! Dares to offer Master this with Disrespect! Please, step forward and save those poor things…!!!
“I understand… Just tell me what Myeong-i is saying. What do I need to do to intervene directly?”
-First of all, Master needs to understand the power of Astrology, but-
“Oh no.”
Lisir felt at a loss.
In this urgent Situation, when will I have time to leisurely learn Astrology again?
-Fortunately, it seems that there is no need to worry about that! Master already understands the power of Astrology!
“?”
Lisir tilted his head.
I understood Astrology?
Klana, who had been watching the Situation with great Interest, said.
-There is no need to be confused.
“Ah, Klana. Do you have any idea?”
-In the process just now, you must have learned Astrology without even realizing it.
-Yes, as expected of my Master!!! That’s it! That is what I call a Surge!!!
“…What is a Surge?”
Lisir felt a slight dizziness and began to follow the Spirit’s instructions.
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Roera’s Party and Yoan.
They were now standing on the Rune Array completed by Durakta.
Yoan stood in the center of the Rune Array.
She looked at Roera and said.
“The Evil Spirit’s offensive will resume soon.”
Endure the offensive and buy time.
Until Hamun regains consciousness and her Guardian Saint can intervene.
“That will be our goal. If you understand, I will perform the Ritual immediately.”
“Uh…!”
Rotna staggered and struggled to maintain her balance.
The World surrounding them is turned upside down.
“Where is this━”
Soon.
They were standing in a field located in a high altitude area.
A Mysterious Wind blowing from all directions gently wrapped around them.
And-
A leaping leopard.
A charging bull.
A galloping mare.
Beasts that appeared from somewhere filled the space one by one.
Soon, the appearance of the Beasts changed and they transformed into one Anthropomorphic.
They were Shamans with equal Rank to Yoan-
They were reinforcements that Yoan had called to fight against the Evil Spirit.
“Everyone’s here.”
Yoan muttered.
At that moment.
Clang!
The sky, which had already been dyed with dark clouds, unleashed thunder.
It cut through the Atmosphere and fell between them.
“That’s…”
Yoan’s Guardian Saint.
The Soul of that great Warrior had revealed itself before them.
The Guardian Saints of the other Shamans also revealed themselves one by one in front of them.
Roera’s Party recognized it at a glance.
That they were all great Heroes who had left a huge mark on history.
There was no time to admire them.
“…Oh my god, what is all that.”
Rotna muttered, looking at the horizon of the field.
That which resembled a black tidal wave-
Was the Evil Spirit’s Horde.
The Combat had begun.
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“What the hell!”
Huff!
Huff!
Rotna spat out with heavy Breath.
“Is this ever going to end!?”
Her arm, holding the Shield and standing at the front, was trembling.
How long has it been since the Evil Spirit’s Invasion began?
They repeated defeating countless Evil Spirits.
Nevertheless.
The offensive still showed no signs of stopping.
In an instant, Roera’s brow furrowed as she looked beyond the horizon.
The Evil Spirit was filling that place completely.
“Yoan! How long do we have to hold out!”
Gelard, who was wiping away sweat while blocking the Evil Spirits’ approach with a wall of Flame, said.
“…”
Instead of answering, Yoan looked at Hamun, who was being protected by them in the center of the Rune Array, with a desperate Expression.
The Evil Spirit’s power exceeded her expectations,
And the Situation was more Despairing than expected.
A Situation where every moment counts.
When Hamun wakes up-
It would not be an exaggeration to say that their Fate depended on when her Guardian Saint intervened.
-Kuaaaaaaak!!!
At that time, a Scream was heard from one axis forming their front line.
A great Hero.
The Guardian Saint of an Astrologer was surrounded by Evil Spirits.
The Evil Spirits followed their appearance exactly and attacked the Guardian Saint.
Biting, scratching, spitting, tearing, digging-
It was like a Swarm of Insects surrounding a Beast’s corpse.
The slowly bleeding Guardian Saint’s form was gradually disappearing.
The front line collapses.
“Lady Yoan, no more…!”
Durakta, who was protecting Yoan by her side, shouted.
Desperate shouts were heard from all directions.
It was then.
“Ah.”
The small body of the Anthropomorphic Girl trembled slightly.
“…!”
Accordingly, the bodies of others also trembled slightly.
Hope pulsed.
“Uwaaaaaaak!!!”
Durakta Roared and rushed into the Evil Spirits.
Roera’s Party and the Shamans also began to drive out the Evil Spirits by mobilizing all their remaining power.
Just a little more.
If they endure just a little more-
It was at that moment that the light of Hope was about to fill their faces.
-Kyaaaaaaaaaaaak!!!
The most intense Resonance ever.
The Screams of countless Evil Spirits combined to tear through the World.
The sound came from beyond the horizon.
Self. Fear. Hesitation.
The Presence of the Evil Spirits, who had been rushing forward as if all of that had been removed, subsided in an instant.
As if they had realized the Emotion of Fear.
They turned their heads and bodies and looked beyond the horizon.
“…What is it?”
Rotna follows the Gaze.
“…Oh my god.”
She unknowingly released the power in her Shield-wielding hand.
“What is that again…?”
A huge Sandstorm that would swallow the entire World and more.
It suddenly rose from beyond the horizon and was approaching them.
How overbearing was its Presence-
The number of Evil Spirits swept away by the Sandstorm in a short period of time was greater than the number of Evil Spirits they had defeated so far.
It didn’t even end there.
Pillars of Flame connecting the ground and the sky swirled and devoured the Evil Spirits greedily.
The slowly rising Swamp of Blood swallowed the Evil Spirits.
A vast Swarm of Insects that made the Evil Spirit’s Horde look pathetic covered them.
Each one was a Catastrophe that seemed to declare Ruin to the World.
Such Disasters were ignoring the Evil Spirits and approaching them at a rapid pace.
“What on earth… did we summon…?”
Yoan muttered blankly.
“Ah…”
Someone’s lament.
Thud.
The sound of Weapons falling to the floor.
Complete Despair dominated them.
Like that.
It was the moment they gave up everything.
“Roera!”
“…?”
A Voice and Expression that welcomed the World.
Roera doubted her Eyes.
“…Lisir?”
He was already standing next to her.
Roera’s mind, which had already turned white due to the Situation.
Her shout, which had not gone through thought, came out of her mouth.
“You, why are you here!!! You can’t be here…!”
Why is he here?
What am I saying right now?
I couldn’t know anything.
Everything was a mess.
In the meantime-
One thing was certain.
Lisir.
He was also in danger if he stayed here.
“I don’t know how you got here, but━ get out of here quickly!!!”
Roera said, repeatedly glancing at the approaching Disaster.
Lisir smiled lightly at Roera’s appearance.
“It’s okay. Even though they look like that, they’re good kids.”
Good kids.
Disaster.
“Huh?”
Did I understand that correctly?
The cynical Hero had a dumbfounded face.
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