CH 31

Chapter 31 – Gruen Goblin Attack

“Big Brother, this goblin is a ‘Gruen Goblin’. The power of the ‘morning star’ it holds is formidable. If you don’t dodge it, you’ll die.”

During the warning, the weapon came towards me. Wait, a morning star? Is that really the weapon it’s using?

I fought back with Gale Tulle.

I successfully caught and deflected the morning star. That was close, it almost hit me in the face. My face was almost crushed.

“By the way, why are there monsters appearing in the hot springs?”

“That one jumped over the partition. It’s a nimble and cunning one.”

Ah, I see. In that case, I assume its level is also high. If I rashly attack it, I will surely receive a counterattack.

While I was observing the enemy’s movements, the Gruen Goblin suddenly went berserk and destroyed the partition. Nooooo…! The partition I worked so hard to make has been destroyed…!!!”

“You, you green demon!”

“Oh… Big Brother, wouldn’t it be better to have mixed bathing in the hot spring after all?”

“S-shut up!”

I had enough. I can’t let any more danger come to my house. I’ll defeat it before that happens. I tightly grasped Gale Tulle and attempted to launch an attack, but ――

“Rasty-sa~a ~ n, I came to take a bath in the hot springs again~!”

“S-Skor! Don’t come here!! There are monsters…”

It was too late.

The Gruen Goblin grinned and ran towards Skor. And then it pounced. Darn it, it’s trying to tear her clothes apart… Don’t screw with me!

I won’t let it do that!!

I don’t even have time to throw stones.

In that case, there’s no choice but this.

“Throw Gale Tulle!”

“Oraaa!” I shouted as I threw “Gale Tulle” with all my might. It spun rapidly and pierced through the back of the Gruen Goblin in an instant.

“BOGYAAAHHHHH…”

With a disgusting death cry, the Gruen Goblin turned into dust. And dropped an item. It was a “blunt weapon (unidentified)”. No matter how I look at it, it’s the Morning Star from earlier!

“Phew, your clothes didn’t get torn. Are you okay, Skor?”

“…Rasty-san. Uaaaah, I was so scared…”

I held onto Skor as she clung to me and sobbed uncontrollably. It seemed like she was really scared to cry like a child.

“I see, there are also surprise attacks by monsters. I took this situation seriously and thought that I should fortify the area around the house.

It might not be the time to be making cooking utensils. But we need to balance our life and defense. Let’s do it that way for now.

“Poor Skor”

Havamar patted Skor’s head. Right, she was almost attacked too. However, her face looks considerably calm or rather composed.

“Havamar, sorry to ask, but I’ll leave Skor to you. I’m going to set up the ‘Thorn Barricade’ all night. I won’t be able to sleep peacefully without it.”

“I understand. I’ll help you later. And Skor will be carried by big brother. I will stay on guard.”

“? Why me?”

“Ha~a… Big brother, you really don’t understand a maiden’s heart.”

I didn’t what she was talking about, but that’s okay. Skor is an important companion. I’ll send her to her room.”