A young girl in a village without protection - Chapter 65

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse

After hearing the story, Selesina decided to go to the rock snake.

She really wanted to visit the injured Eric, Roger, and Reo to check up on them but right now it was more important to go to Gatz and the others that were fighting the rock snake and check how they were doing.

Reo, Eric, and Roger were being treated at the soldier station in the village but there was no danger to their life.

‘But how do we defeat the rock snake……………’

Selesina could use her bow but that wasn’t really powerful. The only thing that could damage those strong scales of rock would be the strong power of a spirit with the spirit ball.

‘Ah, I had given the spirit balls to Mr. Anton earlier. Maybe Mr. Gatz has taken that with him to subjugate the rock snake.’

With that, there was a possibility that even the rock snake would be defeated instantly. Even the guards were aware of the power of the spirit ball.

Selesina quickly went to Anton who was with some of the guards.

“Lady Selesin!”

“Mr. Anton, what happened to the guards? Did they take the spirit ball with them?”

“……………Gatz took the spirit ball of water with him. Many of the guards are injured.”

After Reo and the others that discovered the rock snake returned to the village, Gatz went to fight the rock snake with 5 of the guards.

However, 2 of the guards were injured and had to return.

‘I’m a little relieved to know that he took the spirit ball of water along with him………………but there are still so many people injured.’

Their opponent was not a straight forward easy to defeat opponent.

“Right now their treatment is nearly over. Since we’re in this kind of a situation, I wanted 2 of the guards to stay back and protect the village while 3 go to help Gatz.”

“Understood…………………………Please take care of the village. I also have a spirit ball with me so I think I can be of some help.”

Anton paled at Selesina’s words.

“Absolutely not! There is no need for you to go to such a dangerous place Lady Selesina! Gatz would also never want something like that!!”

Going to where the rock snake is could result in a potentially serious injury. That’s why Anton protested so strongly. It wouldn’t do if Selesina were to get injured.

‘………..It’s true that I don’t have an escort knight.’

Even if she had one it would probably be surprising for her to go to such a dangerous place………

She understood Anton’s and Anna’s worries, who tried to stop her back at the mansion.

‘I have to hire an escort knight as well.’

There were so many things that she still needed to do.

“However, I’ll be going for now. I’ll try not to go to the frontline.”

When Selesina said that, the guards waiting at the back took a step forward and kneeled down with a determined look in their eyes.

“We will definitely protect you Lady Selesina!”

“Please leave it to us!!”

“We’ll fight the monster!”

Anton sighed when he saw that the guards had decided to along with her to support Gatz. Anton understood that right now there was no time to argue.

“…………….I understand. However, absolutely do not get close to the monster.”

“Yes. Please take care of the village……….while I’m away.”

“Leave it to me.”

Selesina, Hisui, Toi, and the 3 guards went to where the rock snake had appeared.

Gatz and the other guards were battling the rock snake.

‘So that’s the rick snake……………!’

It was large. About 2 meters in length and quite some distance away but the intimidation reached all the way to where she was standing. The rock snake was a lot stronger than the Trent fairy that she defeated earlier.

The rock snake was definitely attacked but it had escaped any grievous injuries.

[Shaaa—-!]

“Uwahh”

“Ughh………………!!”

‘Our side is a lot weaker.’

“Please go and support Mr. Gatz!”

“YES!!”

After Selesina called out to them from behind, 3 guards rushed to help Gatz.

All of them were wielding their swords vigorously and they hit the rock hard scales of the rock snake.

‘As expected, it’s tough to hurt the rock snake with swords……………..’

“Mr. Gatz!”

“Eh, Lady Selesina!?”

“Do you have the spirit ball!? If you have that, even the hard scales of the rock snake would be hurt!!”

Gatz had been concentrating on the fight and he thought that only the guards had come to support him but he was shocked when he saw Selesina and Hisui in front of the carriage.

He immediately realized when Selesina spoke and took out the spirit ball.

“There wasn’t any opening for me to throw it till now…………. but if it’s now, then maybe I can!”

The rock snake had been attacking furiously so they had been on full defense so there was no chance to throw the spirit ball. Since the guards were now supporting Gatz and attacking the rock snake, Gatz could now prepare and get close enough to hit the rock snake.

“Rock snake, I’m your opponent!”

One of the guards shouted to distract the rock snake.  The rock snake immediately turned his attention to the guard. He waved his stiff tail and went to attack the guard.

‘That’s dangerous……………!!’

Selesina let out a scream and held her breath.

The guard went ahead and swung his sword and managed to connect with the snake but he bounced off the snake and was thrown back.

However, they couldn’t stop with their attack since Gatz needed time to come close and hit the snake.

As expected of the guards dispatched by Earl Saltimal, they were perfectly coordinated. Selesina was impressed.

‘With this, the snake might be defeated easily.’

While the guards were holding the snake back, Gatz came to an appropriate distance.

“…………..Yosh, I’ll throw the spirit ball! Once I give the signal, run!”

“YES!”

The soldiers replied to Gatz’s voice.

Gatz watched the rock snake and firmly held on to the spirit ball. He was watching since he wanted to aim at the rock snake’s torso and not its tail.

Selesina and Hisui quietly watched over the situation.

“—-NOW!!”

Gatz shouted and the soldiers jumped away from the rock snake. There was a  clear opening to the rock snake’s torso since the tail was at the back.

‘Yosh, we got it!!’

Selesina made a victorious pose in her mind since she felt convinced of victory.

The spirit ball thrown by Gatz was flying straight at the rock snake. Anyone would have thought that this was a confirmed victory.

[Shaaaaaa!!]

The threatened rock snake immediately lashed out its tongue. 

Hitting the spirit ball with its tongue, the rock snake deflected it to the sky where it exploded.

Since the ball had exploded in the sky, the rock snake hadn’t sustained any severe injuries.

The rock snake then proceeded to attack the guards as he looked at Gatz. The previous attack was the strongest until now.

“No way!”

Selesina was nervous. She had thought that the snake would have been defeated by this.

‘It’s alright since I still have a spirit ball with me.’

However, Gatz couldn’t even hit him……………..would she be able to? Selesina was anxious.

Cold sweat drenched Selesina’s back but this wasn’t the time to be lost.

She gripped the spirit ball tightly and looked at the rock snake.

[Shaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

“—————-!”

Selesina’s legs felt weak at the snake’s strength.

“Lady Sele, let’s leave this to them and move back a little.”

“Hisui…………….”

Selesina slowly shook her head at Hisui who had worriedly called out to her. She would definitely regret it if the villagers were injured because of her not throwing the ball.

She felt the power in her trembling legs and looked ahead.

“It’s only natural for me to protect the villagers…………..!!”

She responded clearly and threw the spirit ball but—–since she didn’t have enough power in her arms, the ball was thrown forward with weak strength. It would definitely fall just a few feet ahead of her.

‘This will never reach the snake………..!!’

Gatz had only brought along 1 spirit ball with him so if Selesina couldn’t hit the snake with the one she just threw, it would all be over.

————–What could she do?

While she was despairing in her heart, she heard a strong voice.

[Woof!!]

“————Toi!?”

Toi kicked off the ground and jumped high. He kicked the ball with is tail and aimed it at the rock snake.

There was a large sound and the spirit ball hit the snake squarely in its torso. The ball exploded and water splashed all over.

[Shaaaaa!?]

The rock snake shattered and fell. It was a huge success thanks to Toi’s who hit the ball with his tail unexpectedly.
All the people present there noticed Toi’s unexpected actions.

[Woof]

Toi looked at Selesina with the face that said ‘Praise me’.