Ambush

(Natashia)

(AHHHHHHH~!) (Natashia)

The monster appeared behind the two girls with a blood-streaked face.

I almost had a heart attack!

“Don’t panic! I was about to go wash this off!” (Ravenger)

Alexia’s siblings woke up from their cries.

“?” (Tifa)

“...What’s going on?” (Timo)

“Uh, I better get going.” (Ravenger)

The monster ran towards the waterfall.

“...Sister, are we going to continue now?” (Tifa)

“...*coughs* Y-Yeah. Let’s pack up.” (Alexia)

“Sister, who is that girl over there?” (Timo)

The little boy points in my direction.

“She’s Natashia. She lives around here.” (Alexia)

I wrote on my book.

[Hello. I am Natashia.]

“Hello!” (Timo)

The little boy waved at me. I waved back.

“You should return home before your parents worry about you.” (Celeste)

A loud shrill echoes throughout the forest.

Oh no…

This is bad.

Noticing my worried face, Celeste questioned me.

“What’s wrong, Natashia? You look really worried.” (Celeste)

I scribbled down on my book.

[My clan found out I’m missing. They are very strong-headed and will strike first and ask questions later. You have to leave now!]

“...If that’s the case, Alexia, Celeste, leave first. I’ll help Natashia return to her clan.” (Ravenger)

“!!!” (Everyone)

“Ravenger, stop appearing all of a sudden!” (Alexia)

“What do you mean help Natashia return to her clan?” (Celeste)

“...Pack up and leave first. I’ll be back as soon as possible.” (Ravenger)

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(Ravenger)

I crept up towards the girls from the lake.

[My clan found out I’m missing. They are very strong-headed and will strike first and ask questions later. You have to leave now!]

“...!” (Ravenger)

...Seems like this assassins clan has a large amount of pride.

The girl wanted to prove to her clan that she was competent. If they find her wounded, they would probably lock her up.

Just like her back then…

...I won’t let this happen again.

“...If that’s the case, Alexia, Celeste, leave first. I’ll help Natashia return to her clan.” (Ravenger)

“!!!” (Everyone)

“Ravenger, stop appearing all of a sudden!” (Alexia)

Hehehe… This might be a bad habit.

“What do you mean help Natashia return to her clan?” (Celeste)

“...Pack up and leave first. I’ll be back as soon as possible.” (Ravenger)

“But-” (Celeste)

“No buts.” (Ravenger)

I retorted coldly.

“...” (Everyone)

“...I’ll finish packing up. Celeste, you get ready too.” (Alexia)

“...” (Celeste)

After a while the party left.

“...” (Natashia)

“...I heard about your clan. I’ll help you to get your father to acknowledge you.” (Ravenger)

[Why?]

“...You don’t have to know. All you need to do is do the final blow, but don’t kill me.” (Ravenger)

[...I understand.]

“...Good. I’ll fight against your clan, but I won’t kill them. Let’s go.” (Ravenger)

Glenna, I won’t let you down again.

Leading the girl into the forest, we ran through the undergrowth until we came upon a large clearing.

“...” (Ravenger)

They’re here.

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(Natashia)

I don’t understand.

Why would this monster do this?

We’ve only just met a few hours ago.

…

The whistle.

My clan. Their close.

“Get down and act injured.” (Ravenger)

I follow his instructions and got down.

“Emotion Change - Calm”

Figures leaped out from the shadows and surround the monster.

“Foul beast, how dare you kidnap our tender Princess! You shall pay for your crimes!” (Assassin)

Tender? Tender!? So thats how you all see me as!?

...but why use the word tender?

“...Come at me.” (Ravenger)

“Tsk, you can talk? Nevermind that, I’ll make you take back your words!” (Assassin)

The leader of the group launched a frontal attack.

Ravenger swiftly side-stepped and swatted him like a fly.

The assassin flew at a tree headfirst, receiving a concussion blow.

“Wha- Everyone, attack!” (Assassin)

“Yah!!” (Assassins)

“Tsk, I’ll have to go on the offensive.” (Ravenger)

Unsheathing two crystal blades, the monster deflected frontal knife blows and used his tail to knock out one assassin at a time.

The assassins changed tactics, using their Backstab skill to damage the monster.

The monster grunted as multiple knives were punctured into his skin.

“Emotion Change - Irritation”

The monster’s evasion speed suddenly shot up.

It detected most of the assassins’ Backstab and countered with a swipe of his blade.

(T-This is amazing!) (Natashia)

I started to admire this monster more.

His strokes were quick and smooth, and his reflexes were better than the assassins.

Soon, the monster defeated the assassins.

“...Let’s go.” (Ravenger)

I got up and followed him, eager to see his next fight.

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(Ravenger)

God, it stings.

The assassins were like irritating little flies, dancing around me.

If I didn’t change emotions, I would be in deep trouble.

Well, better get going.

“...Let’s go.” (Ravenger)

The girl quickly got up, ready to move.

She has this weird look in her eyes… and its giving me the chills.

Girls are scary, no matter which life you live in.

I pushed through the undergrowth, checking for the scent of any hidden assassins.

My goal is to find the assassins’ base.

If I managed to stay alive, I will negotiate with the girl’s father.

I plan to recruit this little girl.

I see a lot of potential in her, and it will be easier to gather information in the future.

Since I have a really good guess that monsters are not welcomed in the city.

“Stop.” (Ravenger)

Shit, there’s a stronger presence here.

“You! How dare you kidnap my daughter!” (???)

...I’m guessing its her dad.

...I can’t sense anyone in the vicinity. Is this the strength of a top notch assassin?

“Ugh!” (Ravenger)

What the hell!?

I stagger from the weight of the blow.

A man appears in front of me.

His aura is strong… Will I be able to defeat him?

“Release my daughter, you beast!” (???)

I look towards the girl. She looks like she is trying to tell me something.

“...I’ll be fine. Stay down.” (Ravenger)

I whispered to her.

The girl nods.

“What did you say to her!?” (???)

“...Nothing.” (Ravenger)

“Stop lying! You must have some sort of brainwashing ability… I’ll defeat you and set my daughter free!” (???)

“...” (Ravenger)

Drawing my blades, I thrust at the girl’s father.

The man disappears before I could strike.

“Emotion Change - Fear”

My senses sharpen tremendously.

“In front of me!?” (Ravenger)

I received a kick to my snout and stagger backwards.

“Tsk, you can sense me? I’ll have to take extra precautions against you.” (???)

“...I won’t lose!” (Ravenger)

I dived forward, hoping to give my enemy at least a scratch.

Sadly, I missed. The man counterattacked and sliced my back.

Flinching, I continued to bear the searing pain on my back.

... That’s it. I won’t hold back anymore.

“Emotion Change - Anger”

-Do you want to activate ‘Killing Instinct’?-

“No.”

“What trick do you have up your sleeves this type, monster?” (???)

As my vision turns red, black lines appear in front of nothing. That must be where he is.

Dropping my blades, I sliced at his shoulder with my claw.

“Gah! S-Shit! How did you know!?” (???)

“It’s over!” (Ravenger)

Picking up my blade, I struck the man in the head with the hilt in one swift motion.

“Ugh… Remember this monster… The leader of the clan… My wife will come after you… And she will retrieve our daughter back!” (???)

“...” (Ravenger)

You’re not the strongest?

Well damn.

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