Chapter 458

Bear-san, Sensing The Signs Of The Serpent’s Resurrection

We finished checking the fifth seal. Considering the distance between each seal, the serpent is gigantic.

Might as well think that it has the size to match a Kraken.

“Now then, Mumuroot, is it possible to temporarily strengthen the seal?” (Kagali)

Kagali-san asks Mumuroot-san who had finished checking all the seals.

“If we can set up a magic circle and have the magic stones needed for it, we can temporarily strengthen it. But as I said earlier, I don’t know how much time we can buy.” (Mumuroot)

“Fufu, if we can extend it even by one or two, we’ll be happy. I simply hope it won’t be zero.” (Kagali)

Certainly, at zero, the possibility of defeating it will be on the lower side. But if we can gain even a little time to seal it, the chances of defeating it will increase.

“I’d like to go back to the village and make some preparations if you don’t mind.” (Mumuroot)

I pulled out a bear gate and opened the door to the elven village.

“I’m off, then.” (Mumuroot)

“I’m counting on you.” (Kagali)

“I will also help grandpa.” (Ruimin)

As Ruimin tried to follow Mumuroot-san, Sakura called out to her.

“Ruimin-san. I’m glad to meet you. Will you come again?” (Sakura)

Ruimin glanced at me.

“Sure, why not. After dealing with the giant snake, I’ll bring Ruimin here again.” (Yuna)

Sakura looked happy at my words.

“Ruimin. I’ll close the door after you pa.s.s through. Call me when you’re ready.” (Yuna)

“I understand.” (Ruimin)

Ruimin entered the bear gate with Mumuroot-san leading the way. Ruimin gave a slight wave to Sakura, who waved back. After confirming that the two of them were done giving farewells, I closed the door and put away the bear gate.

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“It’s a really mysterious door.” (Shin.o.bu)

“Indeed, if I could open that door, I would not hesitate to do so”. (Kagali)

“I’m the only one who can open it.” (Yuna)

To be precise, it can only be opened by my bear puppet.

“Why don’t you just leave it open then?” (Shin.o.bu)

“I can’t leave it open because it consumes magical power.” (Yuna)

“Well, all this must be quite draining on your magical power.” (Kagali)

“Too bad.” (Shin.o.bu)

Well, in reality, it’s not a significant drain on my magical power, but I really can’t leave it open indefinitely.

“Well, then, let’s get into action, shall we? Shin.o.bu. You take Sakura and head back. Report to Suou about this. Go!” (Kagali)

“Roger. But what about the content of the report? I’ll explain to His Majesty the King that Mumroot-san will set up a reinforced barrier, right? But the door that can take you anywhere is a secret, right? I can’t explain why or how Mumroot-san got here. If I tell him about the door, I’ll die.” (Shin.o.bu)

“Oh yeah, that’s right.” (Kagali)

Kagali-san looks at the place where the bear gate was earlier.

Certainly, if Mumroot-san is going to set up reinforced barriers, she will have to report to the king. When will we fight? What should we do with our forces? We cannot decide how the fight will go by ourselves.

It’s a major battle for the whole country.

The only question is how much of an a.s.set they will be in the fight against the giant snake.

As far as I’m concerned, I don’t mind as long as they’re going to be an a.s.set, but if they’re going to be a liability, they might as well not be there.

I don’t want to see people die in front of me. But that doesn’t mean I will let them fight by themselves.

In the worst-case scenario, they might really have to lead it by ship and move away from the country. Maybe they will go to an uncharted island where no one lives.

“For the time being, let’s just pretend that Mumroot came by accident.” (Kagali)

Kagali-san said something acceptable as if she had become too tired to think.

As a matter of fact, it’s hard to explain Mumroot-san’s presence because of the contract magic.

“That bear girl must have come to this country by chance as well. There’s nothing wrong with a coincidence of that magnitude. Or tell them that he wanted to see his beautiful lover for the first time in hundreds of years.” (Kagali)

Sure, Kagali-san is beautiful, but it’s pretty impressive that she can say that for herself. I’m sure she’s been told this many times by many people. Well, it’s a story of a world far from me.

I compared my chests with Kagali-san’s.

As expected, men do like big b.r.e.a.s.t.s after all.

“Then, if you are asked, Kagali-sama, please give a proper explanation.” (Shin.o.bu)

“For now, just tell Suou about Mumuroot. If you tell him it’s from me, we can do anything. I know about 100 or 200 of his weaknesses, so don’t worry.” (Kagali)

That sounds rea.s.suring, doesn’t it?

And about 100 or 200 of your weaknesses, King, you’re too vulnerable.

But if she knew the king since he was a little boy, that much might not be surprising.

Leaving such anxiety behind, Shin.o.bu and Sakura had to leave.

“I’ll send you back then.” (Yuna)

We came here on Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear. I have to take them back.

“I’m sorry for the trouble.” (Sakura)

There’s still some time before Mumuroot-san returns. I won’t be late to return to the island after getting contacted by them.

“I’ll send Sakura off then, but I’ll be right back.” (Yuna)

“You’re a mysterious girl, really. On top of it, you’re dressed so strangely.” (Kagali)

“Kagali-san is also dressed like a fox, so we both know what to wear.” (Yuna)

“I am a real fox!” (Kagali)

Her ears perked up.

“Ku~u ~ n”

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear squealed as if trying to compete with her.

“I don’t believe you’re real bears either!” (Kagali)

Laughter broke out from the surroundings.

No one would look at Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear and think they’re not bears, right?

“Fufu, let’s go then.” (Yuna)

“I’ll take you halfway.” (Kagali)

Sakura and Shin.o.bu ride on Hugging Bear, while Kagari and I ride on Swaying Bear.

“It’s quite a nice ride, isn’t it?” (Kagali)

`Ku~u ~ n’

“What?” (Kagali)

“It’s a given, you know.” (Yuna)

“You’re a cheeky bear, you know that? Well you’re fluffy, I’ll give you that, but you can’t beat my tail.” (Kagali)

`Ku~u ~ n’

“What did you say?” (Kagali)

`Ku~u ~ n’

“Mine is better than yours!” (Kagali)

`Ku~u ~ n’

We headed along the coast while listening to Swaying Bear and Kagali-san arguing.

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When the coast came into view, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear raised their heads and cried, “ku~u ~~~ n”!

“What is it!?” (Sakura)

Sakura, who’s riding Hugging Bear, was surprised. I saw the reaction of Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear’s reaction and immediately used my detection skills.

Volgla.s.s?

My detection skills caught a Volgla.s.s flying around. There’s even a reaction of a wyvern, although it’s still further away.

It’s like when I was on Targui. How many wyverns were there in this world?

And more than just Wyvern’s reaction, I was surprised by another thing on the display.

What’s that?

The reaction of the giant snake is blinking slowly with ‘Chika… Chika… Chika’ sound. It continuously appears and disappears on the display.

Was it because the seal was about to break? Or was the seal already broken?

Which one is it?

I don’t have the information to make a decision right now, and I don’t have the time to think about it.

“Swaying Bear-sama, Hugging Bear-sama, what’s wrong?” (Sakura)

“Monsters are approaching” (Yuna)

“What did you say?” (Kagali)

They aren’t coming towards us, but I get the feeling that they are gathering somewhere.

“This direction is…….” (Yuna)

The place where the giant snake is sealed?

I look in the direction where the monsters are gathering. It’s definitely the place where the giant snake is sealed.

“Kagali-san, just to confirm. At that time, when the giant snake appeared, did other monsters gather there?” (Yuna)

“Oh yeah, I’m sure, other monsters showed up, too. It was as if they were drawn to the serpent. The serpent was eating the monsters that came to it.” (Kagali)

Could it be that it’s attracting monsters as its meal?

“What’s the matter?” (Kagali)

“Monsters are gathering in the area where the giant snake’s seal is.” (Yuna)

“What did you say!?” (Kagali)

And not just in one place.

I have a bad feeling about this.

We should head out to defeat the monsters right now.

But I can’t just leave Sakura here.

I could ask Hugging Bear to carry them to the other side, but if they were to be attacked at sea, it would be too dangerous to fight back while carrying them.

Needless to say, the other safest place right now is at the other side of the bear gate.

“Sakura, use the door to get to Ruimin.” (Yuna)

I once again brought out the bear gate and opened the door to the elven village.

“Yuna-sama?” (Sakura)

Sakura was puzzled by the suddenness of the situation.

“I’ll get back to you once the monsters are defeated and it’s safe to proceed. Just get in for now.” (Yuna)

I pushed Sakura into the bear gate.

“What about you Shin.o.bu?” (Yuna)

“I’ll help you too. Based on what you said, Yuna, you’re heading to the sealed area, right? Then you should have as many hands as possible.” (Shin.o.bu)

Only Sakura was able to go beyond the bear gate.

“I’ll send Ruimin to pick you up, so don’t move from there.” (Yuna)

“I, I understand. Please be careful, everyone.” (Sakura)

Sakura also knew that she would be a liability here, so she didn’t say anything stupid, like staying.

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I closed the door, took out my bearphone, and called Ruimin. I could hear her voice immediately.

‘Yuna-san?’ (Ruimin)

“Ruimin, I sent Sakura over there. Go pick her up.” (Yuna)

‘What happened?’ (Ruimin)

“Monsters have gathered. I sent Sakura over there to keep her safe until we can defeat those things.” (Yuna)

‘Monsters!?’ (Ruimin)

“Perhaps it’s a sign that the seal is about to be broken, so have Mumuroot-san hurry up with the preparations.” (Yuna)

‘I understand.’ (Ruimin)

I hung up the bearphone call.

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“So, bear girl. Do you know what’s going on with the monsters?” (Kagali)

“They seem to be gathering near the first seal we went to.” (Yuna)

Some are gathering at other locations, but that’s where the most concentration is.

“Then we’d better get moving.” (Kagali)

Kagali-san and I rode out on the Swaying Bear, and Shin.o.bu rode out on the Hugging Bear.

“d.a.m.n it, just when I thought Mumuroot was going to come and take care of things, the monsters started gathering.” (Kagali)

“But thanks to Yuna’s detection, we were able to spot the monsters immediately. We were able to get Sakura-sama to a safe place. All we have to do is prevent the monsters from attacking. If we do that, Mumroot-san will strengthen the seal for us.” (Shin.o.bu)

“Yes, you’re right. All we have to do is defeat the monsters as quickly as possible.” (Kagali)

Our goal is to defeat the monsters.

Then, have Mumroot-san reinforce the seal, and then all that’s left would be defeating the heads of the giant snake one by one.

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Author’s Note:

And with that, the Great Serpent Arc is coming to an end.

Reservations for 9 volumes of books (scheduled to be released on March 30) are now available for pre-order.

The covers are Yuna and Ruimin. 029 sensei’s drawing of Ruimin is very cute.

I also wrote four SS for the bonus content.

Please wait a little longer for the contents.

I’ll let you know as soon as I decide where to distribute them.

The next post will be 3-4 days later.

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