Chapter 88: For Everyone's Sake, Even the Succubus Can Transform Into A Hero!
The tree spirit isn't very fast - just a little faster than Miss Short-legged Knight.
Because of this, once the elite hunting team in Creek Town successfully locates the tree spirit and shares its location, the tree spirit won't be able to escape.
However, we can't underestimate it.
If we let the tree spirit escape due to delays, it would probably be the day the monsters attack.
If that happens, the enraged tree spirit will surely ravage Creek Town with even more violent methods.
Loria tried to put herself in its shoes.
If she were the tree spirit, even though she hadn't done anything recently, she would have been falsely accused of using tree vines and branches to attack several male humans and chased by all the adventurers in Creek Town.
First, it's definitely important to get angry.
After getting angry, the next thing to think about is revenge.
"You want to spread rumors, right?"
When Creek Town was in ruins, they planned to capture the leading rumor-spreading female knight and hang her in the air with vines and branches, tightly wrapping around her until it became difficult for her to breathe.
And then...
Cunning female knight, since you enjoy spreading rumors so much, I'll make you experience the rumors you spread about me all over again!
With the strength of the tree spirit and its excessively long stamina bar, poking holes in the female knight will be quite easy.
Just thinking about that scene makes Loria's legs tremble uncontrollably.
Her behind will definitely be in a worse state than the members of the investigation team, and it may even be more than just her behind.
Hateful.
This is really too scary!
"For Creek Town, and for myself, this tree spirit must die this time, we cannot let him escape!"
Loria stood up, holding a shield in her left hand and gripping a sword in her right hand, full of righteousness, without a trace of a succubus.
She looked seriously at the adventurer who ran in from outside to deliver a message.
"Now, it's our turn to take the stage!"
The desire to kill is surging.
"Yay!"
Beside her, Miss Plump Sheep excitedly jumped up, her big, round, pointed purple magic hat almost flew off.
Adventure, this is the big adventure she has been eagerly waiting for!
Although this time she is not the main character, it doesn't matter. The adventure king also needs to accumulate experience before becoming the adventure king.
Under the guidance of the old knight Loria, she will splendidly achieve a breakthrough from 0 to 1 in this simulation!
In the short term, Miss Plump Sheep's goal is to first make a little reputation, and then become an adventurer like Loria, full of righteousness.
This is not difficult because Loria the knight is right beside her, and she can feel Loria's influence at any time.
Dad said that the environment changes people, and she can definitely become like Loria the knight.
"Let's go."
As the most mature and steady Guildmaster Adeline stood up, the other adventurers no longer hesitated.
One, two, three...
The elite team that went to defeat the tree spirit this time consisted of nine people.
It is quite difficult to find nine D-level adventurers in a small place like Creek Town.
Moreover, the combination of these nine adventurers is quite reasonable.
One warrior powered by shame, one knight with a small round shield, three swordsmen, two magicians, one healing sorcerer, and one assassin.
Except for the shame-powered female warrior who seems a bit unnecessary, the combination of the others can be considered top-notch in the current adventure world.
But the shame-powered female warrior may look weird, but those who have actually used her say she is good!
"If you don't believe me, go ask guildmaster! The kind of woman who would fight even when she's exhausted and then defeat her opponents... "
Uh?
Seems like there's not much difference?
No, the first-generation Shame-Powered Female Warrior wins by draining her opponent's energy, she...
"Can I be the shield in front, like the first-generation Shame-Powered Female Warrior?"
Loria felt proud.
She mentioned a shield, not a "meat" shield. Clearly, the delicate first-generation Shame-Powered Female Warrior doesn't have that ability.
"For Creek Town!"
Loria walked out of the room, raising her sword high, and others followed suit.
"For Creek Town!"
As they reached the street, cheers erupted immediately.
"Go, go!"
"To seek revenge for the investigation team!"
"To kill the monsters that harm humanity!"
The cheers roared like thunder, and their smiles merged into a joyful river, as if they were heroes facing death.
Actually, saying it like that is not entirely wrong.
Nobody believed that they could easily defeat the tree spirit.
People had witnessed the immense power of the tree spirit, otherwise countless adventurers would have already gone to challenge it.
In this mission, all the adventurers who participated were risking their lives.
On the other side stood a terrifying monster, once defeated, there would be no coming back, but everyone still went.
Not everyone could predict the future like Loria.
"We are, everyone here is, heroes don't necessarily have to save the world, saving their own hometown people is also a hero."
In the conquering squad, the boy with round glasses was writing something in his notebook while speaking.
"What are you writing?" Loria asked curiously.
"I'm writing my current feelings and the situation around me. My dream is to become a novelist when I grow old and publish my adventure stories. The title will be 'Vick's Wonderful Adventures'."
Vick, the boy with glasses, continued to write without stopping.
Loria nodded her head.
She couldn't do it, her storytelling ability was too poor, she was only good at reading books.
However, the thought of being written in a book herself made her excited.
If later people were to read this adventure journal and see her bravely fighting against the tree spirit, how would they describe her?
"Great righteous knight Loria?"
Hmph.
Right, objective, and handsome.
As Loria walked along, she saw Vita coming out from the side.
Just like in the simulation, Vita applied to join the expedition team, and everyone welcomed her except for a slight frown from guildmaster.
Loria quickly reached out and pulled guildmaster's hand.
With Vita joining them, their mission to conquer the tree spirit would be easier.
Not only that, but she had other ideas too.
It can be confirmed that the reason Vita came was because she received orders from her superiors. The Hidden Leader wanted her to intentionally let the tree spirit escape.
But in reality, Vita didn''t do this, and for Hidden Leader, it was undoubtedly a betrayal.
Loria doesn''t believe that there will be no rift between Vita and Hidden Leader after this.
With a rift, she could take advantage of the opportunity and make Vita realize her goodness and join her side.
If Vita refuses to join, then there won't be this good opportunity.
Go ahead.
The punishment team increased to ten people.
While on the road, everyone discussed a way to deal with the tree spirit.
The tree spirit is quite powerful, so it is necessary to plan well.
Currently, the tactics that everyone has come up with is for Loria and the little round shield knight to stand in the front while the others attack from the side.
But the purpose of the attack is not to directly kill the tree spirit, that's not realistic.
"We want to weaken him and try to inflict more new wounds on him."
Loria's suggestion was unanimously agreed upon.
Dealing with this bulky creature, a battle of attrition is the most suitable.
"But this will really test your abilities."
The guildmaster's face was filled with worry.
Loria waved her hand, "It's okay, patience is my strongest suit."
She had already endured situations like this countless times in front of guildmaster, not to mention her rich experience, at least she can withstand crucial moments.
The group moved forward with great momentum.
In the afternoon, a little after four o'clock.
In a valley, Loria and her friends successfully found the tree spirit.
After being discovered, the tree spirit realized it had no chance of hiding, so it immediately called all the monster minions it controlled with tree sap.
"These darn humans, bothering me for no reason. Since they're in such a hurry to die, don't blame me for being rude!"
The tree spirit let out a deep roar.
His voice had a bit of an electronic sound, with an echoing effect.
Upon discovering Loria and her friends' whereabouts, the tree spirit immediately became enraged. The green leafy crown of the tree shook, and the gray-brown vines flew around.
"Kill them!"
With that command, without any extra words, the monsters surged forward like a tide.
When Loria looked quickly, she saw at least more than a hundred monsters, and she immediately got excited.
It's good to have many monsters.
If there aren't many, how can she absorb their energy to increase her endurance?
The only problem is that most of these monsters are especially ugly, and it's unknown if it's because the tree spirit has unique tastes or because most of the monster girls live near Creek Town and he is afraid to come looking for trouble.
Loria even saw a very small tentacle monster among the monsters, it was red, sticky, and slippery, and even the magical girls said it was hard to describe.
But as a female knight, she was very excited.
"A tentacle monster, right?"
Hmph.
If she remembers correctly, tentacle monsters also have a long health bar, and their movement speed is usually not very fast, they are like a walking health pack.
Look, I will suck you dry!
"Follow the plan!"
The brave and righteous Miss Knight swung her sword and dashed into the pile of monsters.
Spiral sword!
Her graceful figure spun around as she had changed into a simplified version of a cat-girl suit. She looked like a red flame.
This flame was extremely terrifying. The monsters at the front would be sent flying as soon as they were touched.
Soon, a huge gap was torn open in the middle of the monster pile. Loria spun and jumped straight into it.
However, because the power of the spiral sword was too intense, the monsters that were sent flying would soon get up again. They angrily shouted and surrounded Loria from all sides.
"Charge, Loria!"
Many adventurers stood nervously on the hill, tightly gripping their fists, their palms full of sweat.
This battle is extremely important.
If the tree spirit wins, the remaining adventurers in Creek Town will definitely not be a match for the tree spirit. Even if they run to Claren City for help, it will be too late.
Distant water cannot put out a nearby fire.
"Yukihime, watch for the right moment!"
The guildmaster looked serious, Loria had already gone in, she had to catch up immediately, she couldn't let Loria get hurt.
"Yes!"
Miss Plump Sheep's gaze kept wavering between guildmaster and Loria.
Loria alone attracted the attention of most of the monsters, while guildmaster, along with the others, closed in on the tree spirit.
As a fixed turret type magician, she had a heavy burden.
"I can do it, I can definitely do it this time!"
Miss Plump Sheep raised the sky-blue wand in her hand.
Even though she studied water magic, she could still destroy the big tree with water magic!
