Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

She firmly believed that since it was transfer magic that brought her to this world, she could definitely go back through transfer magic.

……

……

The demonic tree, almost four meters tall, bared its fangs and claws in front of me.

Even from a distance, I could see the rough texture on the surface of the magic tree. I didn't know where its eyes were, but it seemed to be able to sense me. The moment I approached, it waved its branches and attacked.

The magic tree moves very slowly, but the speed at which it swings its branches cannot be underestimated.

I kept my nerves tense, moving forward and dodging branches.

According to Orsted, when dodging attacks in battle, one should try to use small movements, as this is the best way to conserve energy...especially for someone like me who has no fighting spirit.

"Ron!"

Orsted's voice came from behind.

"Don't dodge, try to block the attack with the Water God Style."

"..."

That's so easy to say.

I tried this once.

I used the Water God Style's techniques to block the demonic tree's attack, and although I successfully parried it, the immense force from its branches made my hands numb. This was to be expected, considering its enormous size...

But it's almost enough.

Seeing the distance getting closer.

I quickened my pace and no longer chose to dodge the attack from the demon tree from the front. Instead, I tried my best to block it.

The sword in his hand collided with the magic wood, and there was actually a sound of metal clashing.

I decisively let go of the sword.

As I gave up my weapon, I lunged forward, rolled, stood up and jumped!

The moment I approached the magic tree, I pulled out the short sword with the [Armor Breaking] effect from my waist, gathered all the strength in my body, and slashed at the torso of the magic tree.

"Chong-"

The demonic wood that would normally make one's arms numb was now incredibly easy to cut.

Just for a moment.

The magic tree was cut in half.

The upper body, waving the branches, fell to the ground and soon lost the ability to move.

See this scene.

I sheathed the armor-piercing sword, slumped to the ground, and gasped for breath.

The battle is over.

……

Half a month ago, Qixing and I followed Orsted into the Demon Continent.

According to the description in the novel, the number and strength of monsters in the Demon Continent have reached an exaggerated level. In the wilderness, you will be attacked by monsters several times just by walking a short distance.

In fact, it is far more exaggerated than this.

During the journey, Orsted was fighting almost all the time.

Although every battle was a crushing victory.

However, the size and number of the attacking monsters were not comparable to those in other areas. To put it simply, this place was like a monster's nest...that feeling.

Qixing hates the Demon Continent.

The monsters here are not tasty and the water is not drinkable.

Demons can be seen everywhere.

Just walking on the road makes you nervous, guarding against attacks from monsters that may appear out of nowhere.

Actually, I feel the same way.

But in addition to disgust, another emotion slowly rose.

Since I started learning swordsmanship.

Nearly two years have passed.

Suigami flow, Sword God flow, and Hokugami flow.

I have reached the intermediate level in these three mainstream swordsmanship styles.

This wasn't because I was naturally gifted, but rather because of Orsted's excellent teaching. If I couldn't reach this level after two years of daily training under such a master, I'd be considered a complete failure.

However, the battles so far have been with either the petty thieves or Orsted.

The former is something I can easily handle with my strength.

the latter……

I couldn't tell how much water Orstead had released.

Although Orsted said that my strength is close to the level of an advanced swordsman, I still feel a little unsure.

therefore.

I offered to try to fight the monster.

After all, whether it is a game or reality, PVE is an important part that cannot be ignored.

……

……

The result of the battle is as above.

After nightfall.

We sat around the fire and rested.

Orsted has set up a magic barrier around the area to prevent monsters from approaching, so there is no need to worry about being attacked by monsters at night.

I sat by the campfire, staring at the burning fire in a daze.

Inside the campfire are my spoils of war for the day.

The remains of the demon tree.

Demonwood is the most common type of monster, regardless of region. People in the Demon Continent kill monsters for firewood, which is what I'm doing now.

To be precise, this magic tree is a variant, the stone magic tree.

It's harder than ordinary magic wood...

It is also because of this that the armor-piercing sword can exert a stronger effect.

In the end, I won.

He used the Water God Style to block, the Northern God Style to dodge the attack, and then used the Sword God Style's skills to launch a fatal blow, using all his strength to win the battle.

however……

"Hey."

Qixing patted my shoulder and sat next to me.

"What's wrong with you? Didn't you win? Why are you still looking so sad, as if you've suffered a setback?"

"…Should I be happy?"

Looking at the magic wood burning in the bonfire, I couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Before the battle began, Orsted believed I was capable of dealing with this demonic tree, and I didn't think I would lose. But from the very beginning, I didn't expect it to be so difficult to win.

After all, it all comes down to...

This is just firewood.

The people on the Demonic Continent cannot survive unless they defeat the Demonic Tree. Although the Demonic Tree I am dealing with is a mutant, how much stronger can it be than an ordinary Demonic Tree?

and……

The Demonic Wood was the first monster Rudeus faced after arriving in the Demon Continent.

There are no tactics.

Just a random rock cannonball can kill the monster instantly.

But I have to use all my strength.

Even if there is no armor-piercing sword, it will take more effort to solve the problem.

gap.

The gap is like a chasm.

How old is Rudeus now?

Probably not even twelve years old.

But he can kill monsters like these as easily as cutting melons and vegetables, but I can hardly deal with even one of them.

This cruel reality once again made me realize a fact - as an ordinary person without magic power, it is extremely difficult to survive in this world.

Looking at my gloomy face, Qixing pursed her lips.

He seemed to hesitate for a moment.

She said tentatively:

"Actually, you don't need to worry too much about it. Didn't Orsted say that being at the intermediate level of the third-rate sect is enough to handle many situations? It's considered one of the better adventurers, and it's more than enough to protect yourself."

"...It's not enough."

not enough.

It's simply not enough.

To reach the intermediate level of the third school is indeed to surpass eighty percent of the people in this world.

But the other way around.

Faced with the remaining 20%, are we just going to surrender?

In that case, what's the point of talking about the unknown mission?

How can I, as a senior, protect the girl next to me?

Thinking this, I added a piece of magic wood debris to the campfire.

The flickering light of the burning bonfire illuminated Qixing's clear eyes, and I suddenly turned my head to look at her.

The moment our eyes met, I looked into her eyes that reflected the light of the bonfire, and I also looked at my figure reflected in her eyes. The desire to become stronger burned more and more vigorously like the leaping bonfire, burning me with unbearable pain all over my body.

Travel: 13. Determination

Maybe it's because my eyes are too hot.

A rare blush appeared on Qixing's face.

It seems like I haven't seen Qixing blush for a long time.

After all, think about it carefully.

We have been traveling together since we came into this world, and now it is the second year.

As the saying goes, distance makes beauty.

If there is no distance between people, it is easy to ignore the good side of each other, and then unknowingly, gradually get used to the existence of the other person of the opposite sex.

Qixing and I are in this kind of relationship now.

So I was really flattered to see Qixing's shy expression after such a long time.