The Abysmal Territory

[32]

“We’re lucky to find some rabbit, maybe hunting those wolves made the balance in this forest return,” Teiko said.

“Did you not realize that we just replaced them as the highest predator in this forest?” Saki said.

“I’m aware of that, but unlike them, we only hunt for as long as we need and not as long as we want,” Teiko replied.

“Teiko, you’re the one that defeated the wolves that were chasing after me? You’re amazing!” Akeiko said.

“Actually, I just defeated the underlings of the alpha wolf and I was miserably defeated by the alpha wolf. In the end, Saki helped me and killed the alpha wolf in an instant,” Teiko replied.

“Really, so Saki is very powerful?” Akeiko asked.

“Akeiko-nee, this is just a secret between the three of us, okay? I’m actually a Demigod so defeating such a creature is easy for me,” Saki replied.

“What?! So Demigod really exists, trying to escape those wolves is really scary and you just defeat it instantly, there is no way that you would not believe that you’re really a demigod,” Akeiko said.

“Well, you escape from them and that also means you’re also powerful yourself,” Saki said.

“They use fire magic which I’m really good at so I have many ways to counter them and escape from their attacks. But what you did is really amazing,” Akeiko said.

Teiko laughs. He said, “It’s amazing that someone as small as her is a demigod, right? Anyway, the food is ready so we can have our meal. We should have done this after we walked up,” Teiko said.

“You just want to see Akeiko walk with her torn-out clothes,” Saki teased Teiko.

“I mean, before I use the Creation Magic. Again, I’m not that p*****t!” Teiko exclaimed.

They all laughed and started eating the food that was cooked in front of them.

“Wow, it’s very delicious! You’re good at cooking considering that you’re also good at fighting. How did you become good at both with only how many years you've lived?” Akeiko asked.

“I’m the one cooking for my sister after our parents left us, my mom always teaches me when my dad is out defending our town from monsters and thieves,” Teiko replied.

“What you’re family doing now?” Akeiko asked.

Teiko told Akeiko about the story of him and his village.

“I see, so we’re almost in the same situation. You lost your family to goblins. This is really a sad situation but at least your friends and your little sister are still with you,” Akeiko said.

“Yes, I’m still grateful for what's left for me,” Teiko said.

She’s smiling but I can see her sadness through her eyes. Teiko thought.

“Hey, Teiko-nii! Since we’re just eating, why don’t you try your own dimensional storage?” Saki said.

Teiko brought out his dimensional bracelet.

“So, I already watched how Akeiko was able to look for the things inside the inventory but I’m not sure how to store things in it,” Teiko said.

“I also wanted to learn about that and also to know how my things end up inside my inventory without me realizing it,” Akeiko added.

“Okay, you can do it with or without chanting the words, ‘Dimensional Storage’. But saying so will make it easier for you, so for now, just chant it and slowly work yourselves until you just have to subconsciously store things through it,” Saki explained.

“I see then let me try to store this stick in my inventory,” Teiko proclaimed.

《Dimensional Storage》

“Okay? Nothing happened?” Teiko said.

Saki laughed out loud. She said, “Of course that would happen, you also need to imagine that you’re putting something in or out of the storage. Just think that there is a drawer in front of you.”

After the explanation, Teiko and Akeiko manage to learn everything about dimensional storage.

“So the reason that I accidentally put my garment in my inventory is because I thought about putting it somewhere safe and my bracelet is also in the same pocket making me subconsciously put it inside the dimensional storage,” Akeiko said.

“That may be the case, so let’s just forget about that thing. Alright, Teiko-nii?” Saki said.

“Oh, yeah, yeah. I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Teiko said.

“Okay, good,” Saki said.

They decided to travel for some hours and decided to have their camp to spend the rest of the night. As morning came, they decided to know more about the ability of each other.

“Here’s the thing, in this journey, I wouldn’t let Saki help us when it comes to fighting since I wanted to learn and having someone as strong as her fighting would make every battle seem easy even if it is not. I’ll just let her help when the situation arises,” Teiko said.

“Since I don’t have that kind of power, you’re okay that I’ll be fighting together with you,” Akeiko said.

“We’re still not sure about that, so I want to witness what kind of power you got,” Teiko said.

“So you want to fight with me?” Akeiko asked.

“That’s the only way to access your power myself, don’t worry, I’ll have Saki stop us if either one of us would be on the verge of taking any lethal damage,” Teiko said.

“I understand, it’s an honor to fight you, Teiko,” Akeiko said.

“Yup! But let’s go to an open field, I don’t want to start a forest fire here since you had said that your main magic is fire,” Teiko said.

The three of them packed their baggage and went to an open field.

“Okay, I don’t understand why we have to come to this but the rule is if either one of you surrender or are on the verge of taking lethal damage, that person loses. I have absolute authority in this match and every decision I make will be final,” Saki said.

“I’m not sure about the first thing you said, but I’m pretty sure you're excited about being in that position,” Teiko said.

“Okay, please don’t hold back even if you’re facing a girl in the battle,” Akeiko said.

“Don’t worry, I’m a kind person but I’m not a gentleman when it comes to battle,” Teiko said.

“Enough with talking, the battle starts now,” Saki announced.