The Adventures of Clara

Nagara Waterfall

In the lush forest, a wild boar was running merrily. Its body is three meters long, has a very hard skin to the point that it is difficult to slash sharp weapons, and has two sharp fangs protruding from the corner of its muzzle. Once the trees are uprooted.

The area around here is not too far from human territory so there are not many predatory animals that are more ferocious. No doubt this size wild boar became the ruler of the surrounding area. At most he was only competing with the fox family of many tails.

The pig lord was running around arrogantly ignoring the surroundings, arrogantly believing him to be the ruler of the forest.

And as a gift of his apathy, he fell into a deep hole. I don't know when there's been a hole here.

He was very confused, not knowing what was going on. He tried to escape. Naas, his actions actually further tighten the rope throughout his body. He did not give up, but all his efforts were wasted.

Then, suddenly, there was rain. The sky felt sorry for the poor pig lord.

Um ... Wait, this isn't rain water! These. It's oil!

Of course the pig lord did not know. But he felt a bad feeling. This feeling he had not felt for a long time.

As if to prove his premonition a fire descended from the sky, along with the oil created a blazing fire which roasted him alive.

"!"

He's struggling getting louder. A shriek of pain came out of his mouth. Then a laugh came from the top of the hole, as if mocking all his efforts.

The pig lord squeezed every drop of his power to escape death. Fortunately, the ropes that bound him were cut off by the fire. After he was released he immediately jumped from within the hole.

The pig lord glanced towards the source of the laughter. There stood a sweet and beautiful girl looking down on her. The pig lord was furious. With a fiery body he ran at full speed.

His speed was even faster than that of a horse. From this close distance there was no way the beautiful girl could escape. The pig lord could already imagine his enemy becoming minced meat. It was as if he was saying, "Feel my vengeance!"

But, unfortunately, wild animals are still animals.

"!"

The pig's master's gaze turned. He doesn't understand what's going on. He tried to move his giant body but could not. Finally he understood, he had already entered into the same trap, twice.

"Aahaha!"

The enemy is ahead. Only a little more could he destroy it. But ... But this distance feels like endless.

The fireball roasted itself. Once, twice, three times. Eventually the pig ran out of energy. He stopped thrashing. For the last time the pig lord looked up, towards his extraordinarily sweet enemy again the nettle ....

"Oi, stop that annoying monologue of yours."

"Aw!"

A fed up Rhino pranks the sweet girl. He did not think that this girl could still play around while fighting.

That sweet and beautiful girl, who else if not Clara.

He stuck out his tongue, then moved closer to Pedro who was processing the results of their hunt.

Pedro slaughtered the giant pig hunted very well. In an instant he had already sorted every part of the body into several parts.

"As an adventurer you should be able to process your hunted body." Pedro began to explain. "For example, almost all parts of the body of this pig can be sold. The meat can also be made. There are limits you can carry yourself. So just take as necessary or the most valuable part. Right now I'm just going to take the most delicious body parts to eat, while the rest I bury."

Clara nodded excitedly.

Their group had been walking for hours in the forest. According to estimates it is time for lunch. This is used as a learning to make the best use of nature, ranging from identifying types of plants to setting traps and hunting.

"Remember there are many monster carcasses that must be processed properly if not, will cause disaster. If possible, the rest of the carcass is burned or buried. Oh yeah, be careful if you use fire in the forest, don't let the fire."

They rest not far from the Sanzai River. The river flows from a mountain range in the north and ends into the sea.

Nagara Waterfall enters the Sanzai River. According to Lial their destination is not far from here.

To be honest, the trip this time was actually quite easy. Maybe because the goal is not too far into the forest. Along the way they were only intercepted by the fox family once and it was easily overcome. Perhaps also because of Pedro's guidance, they avoided troublesome enemies.

Today's lunch is a roasted pig by chief Pedro. The cuisine is arguably delicious considering the meat is only given salt.

The cuisine of the dream man is different.

After the meal Clara started asking some adventure-related questions.

"Is it usually this easy to explore the area around here?" Ask Clara.

"Hey, look at this. Just exploring for a while this boy has grown a head," shouted Rhino.

"You who. Clara ga nanya you, ya~."

"Hm, yeah like that. The Empire built fortifications here and there. The soldiers who served there cleaned the area periodically," Lial replied.

"But stay alert. Even a boar is strong enough to crush your body. Moreover, many powerful monsters roamed around at night. So it is not recommended to ride at night," he continued

"Oho. The boar is only E-rank, right? But it's creepy to get hit by the ramming."

"That's right. For someone of your level, Dik Clara, fighting a D-rank is challenging enough. Good adventurers always know the limits."

"Ready!"

Beres-bustling after hunting turned out to be quite troublesome. Especially if you have to dig up the soil. Clara seems to have to learn some earth magic before adventuring on her own.

The deeper they enter the trees become more lush. It gets harder to walk because the tendrils and roots of the tree get in the way. Pedro was far ahead doing reconnaissance and opening the way. Lial was in front of Clara while Rhino was behind her.

Just follow this stream and we'll get to our destination. That's what Lial said.

But to be honest, this trip was anti-climactic. With all sorts of stories about how dangerous the northern regions were, Clara thought they would fight monsters continuously. But ... Yeah, nevermind. This is good too.

"By the way, what level has Lial's martial ability reached?"

Most humans can only reach an advanced level. So Lial can be said to be amazing. According to Raph, to achieve above the advanced level of hard work alone is not fertilizer. Talent and a little luck are in need.

"Well, I myself have already reached the level of enlightenment," exhibited Lial.

Most humans can only reach an advanced level. According to Raph, to achieve above the advanced level of hard work alone is not enough. Talent and a little luck are in need. So Lial can be said to be extraordinary to reach the level of enlightenment at his age.

Without question, Clara is still on the ground level.

"Hm? If Pedro was on earth."

"God ...."

Clara marveled. He looked at Pedro with glowing eyes. Then the girl gave her eyes to Rhino.

"Rhinos?"

The man seemed very reluctant to answer. But at Clara's insistence she finally said, "I'm just advanced ... Oi, stop. Don't look at me like the poor dog that his master threw away."

"Ya~'s advanced level is already amazing. Rhino is still not very old. Yup. Don't be sad, ya~, Rhino."

"Kuh!"

Clara's sympathetic expression felt like a rain of spears to her listeners.

In the mind Rhino had thought of various ways to reply to the beautiful girl. After all Rhino is a narrow-minded man.

"I told you to stop that monologue!"

"Yes, yeah. Don't be lazy to practice, ok? Clara knew Rhino could do it."

"Hum."

They walked for about two more hours before finally reaching their destination.

"Well ...!"

Behind these dense trees revealed a stream of water that fell from one stone to another until finally gathered into a lake. The water is so clear that from the point where Clara stands clearly visible fish that swim casually at the bottom.

Staring from the top of the cliff, Clara was at a loss for words. This place is beautiful. If only this place was not in the northern region would have been crowded with tourists.

"Beautiful, right?" ask Lial, proud.

"Yes!"

"This place is often used as a vacation spot for adventurers. Because it is near the city of Denia, there are also no strong enemies in the surrounding area," explained Lial.

The group walked towards the lake. The track is steep so extra attention is needed.

They turned a little and entered a small hole through which only one person could pass. The hole is quite hidden and very easy to ignore.

Clara scanned the area in the hole and seemed to realize something.

"Eh? This is ya~ ruins?"

The shape of the surrounding rocks is impossible to form naturally. In addition, the walls are very old and filled with moss.

"Yup. No one knows who made it. There is a theory that ancient nobles made this place as a relaxation area. There are also those who argue this place was built by the dwarves because of their design and also their typical manufacturing materials," explained Lial.

At the end of the hall, finally, they arrived.

A lake with clear water. Surrounded by high cliffs and water falling from above. In the middle of the lake was a small island and on it stood a wooden hut.

Filial ran forward, turned around, then spread out his hands. With a big smile he said,

"Mr and mistress. Welcome to Nagara Waterfall!"

..."...."...

A few hours earlier.

In a room at the north gate, Mayor Darton was enjoying his lunch. With Greyhorn's departure somehow he was relieved.

Preparation is done, bait is released, the rest is just waiting.

"Miss, how about a break first," bargained Darton, friendly.

The miss in question was none other than the captain of the judgment unit, O'hime. This woman was assigned to control herself. I don't know what's on the Greyhorn Delta's mind to assign someone to escort a war veteran. There may be a purpose behind it. Who knows.

"Ready. That's not necessary, sir!"

O'hime even went undercover as one of his aides.

Although a little uncomfortable, this can still be borne.

Suddenly, the other adjutant entered without knocking on the door, looking extremely hurried.

"Sir! There's someone in front of the gate. You should see it immediately!"

The guy?

Wh who?

Many questions filled his head, but Darton immediately set off towards the destination.

There stood an adventurer dressed with a rogue face and black hair.

This man ... Wait, isn't he Rhino!

He should be with Rhino and the others. Why is he here? Is the plan canceled?

"Sir Mayor, sorry to interrupt your time" said Rhino, riled up.

"It's okay. Tell me, what's the reason you wanted to see me?" Although the restless heart on the surface of Darton still put a calm face.

But, he could no longer calm down when he heard Rhino's next words.

"That, sir, have you ever seen a little girl in a white robe today?"

"... Huh!"

That day, Mayor Darton once again issued a military mandate on the grounds of unknown. To be sure, a large amount of military force had already been deployed that day.