[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World

[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 294: The Hunt

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While quietly enjoying her lunch, Tania meticulously watched every move Noelle made.


It's been a second break, and Tania always pays attention to what Noelle is doing, because she's interested.


Currently, Noelle was quickly gluing together several wooden planks using the morning, and at the same time also used telekinesis to control a saw that was busy cutting the board.


It was only the second break, but Tania had not seen Noelle even though she was resting.


After getting to the mainland, Noelle immediately started her work, while Tania enjoyed a peaceful lunch.


At first Tania thought that Noelle was not resting because she could do nothing. Tania already knew that Noelle would not eat because of her tongue, and she also did not need to eat, considering that vampires can continue to do activities even without the nutritional intake of food. Of course, the condition is that they must have a sufficient supply of blood.


While watching Noelle, Tania occasionally stole a glance at the map beside her.


There were many markers on that map, and some were written very clearly, signifying some new monster nest that had yet to be recorded.


Noelle and Tania intend to sell this information to the guild, and earn some extra money.


"What are you doing? "


Out of curiosity, Tania finally asked. She herself did not expect a serious answer, so she would not be disappointed at anything Noelle said.


"Building the house."


" ………."


The answer is too direct, making it strange to hear. Tania was confused. Why is he building a house? From what Tania saw, Noelle's financial condition was pretty good, so she should be able to buy a house by herself, without bothering to build one.


Noelle seemed to understand what Tania was thinking, and she didn't think much of it.


He's used to it. Just like when Cryll asked him about the same thing. Noelle's answer would also be the same as back then.


"I have my own preferences if it has to do with permanent residence. And I also believe that other people will not be able to make a house that suits my wishes."


In short it was only because he could not entrust this task to others.


The house he had always occupied with Olivia and the others was also the result of his own efforts. Olivia is a little helpful, but most of the work is only done by a Noelle.


"Hmm~"


With the piece of bread still in her mouth, Tania looked at Noelle while holding her chin with both palms.


Thus, both of them only focus on their respective affairs. Noelle was busy finishing her house, while Tania was busy watching her in silence.


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Tania hurriedly put on her shoes, and jumped down even though the carpet had yet to fully land on the ground.


After his feet reached the surface, he immediately smiled in satisfaction and began to stretch his fairly stiff body.


Finally, after roughly two days of travel, they finally arrived at the Cold Forest.


On the last day of their journey, they rested only once in the morning, and continued their journey until they arrived in the afternoon.


Noelle also got off the carpet, and did the same as Tania. Then, he stuffed all of his travel gear into the spatial warehouse.


"I want to relax for a moment, but …."


Closing her eyes, Noelle began to increase the detection range to find the existence of living around.


The result was many responses, but none of them were Spirit Hunters. Most come from creatures Noelle is familiar with, such as small animals and some tame monsters that live in cold habitats.


As the name suggests, this forest is really cold, although it is actually still autumn.


Noelle had no problem with that, but she could see Tania shivering a little at the end of her gaze. The girl might not be used to this kind of temperature, whereas Noelle had a resistance capable of withstanding extreme temperatures. Moreover, he had gotten used to it because he was often faced with Olivia's ice magic.


Noelle ruffled her spatial warehouse, and took out a sparkling gold earring from there. He then handed it to Tania.


"Can you wear earrings? "


The earrings that Noelle gave were magic tools that were able to control the body temperature of the wearer. Noelle bought the device because she thought it was pretty good, but never got a chance to use it. Finally here, he could see that the tool was working.


For a moment, Tania was confused. She shook her head a few times, and showed her ears to Noelle.


There are absolutely no piercing marks. Which means, Tania has never worn earrings.


"What can I do. I'll help you wear it" Noelle said as she shook her head.


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As the name suggests, the Cold Forest is really cold.


Just breathing alone was enough to produce white steam from their mouths. Moreover, both Tania and Noelle began to have difficulty breathing due to the thinness of oxygen in this place.


Even so, the two continued on their way; skirting the forest, and being wary of any monsters observing them from a distance.


There was a time when some monsters started to be aggressive, and attacked them without hesitation. But of course, both of them had no trouble at all.


Monsters living in cold habitats like this place tend to be defensive in nature. They will only watch, and will only move when their sense of danger is at its peak.


Noelle and Tania walk down a dry path, decorated with flowers and ice needles that appear on specific tree branches. Technically, it was a beautiful sight, but the moment Noelle touched it, a chill instantly spread and made her finger numb.


"Seriously, you really shouldn't judge by appearance" Noelle murmured as she watched the hundreds of similar ice flowers that were on various trees.


Beside her, walking quietly without being affected by curiosity, Tania looked around.


"Many rumors say that this forest was dry, but it started to become the Cold Forest it is today since the Queen of Bengal cursed it."


"Lady queen? "


His curiosity was piqued, causing Noelle to want to not immediately ask. In response, Tania nodded.


"I don't know much about it myself. Rumors about the Bengis Queen already existed even before me …."


Tania did not continue her words, which proved that it was an uncomfortable thing to explain.


Whatever Tania wanted to say before, Noelle didn't care enough, but still she wanted to know about it.


In addition, the information regarding the Queen of Bengis is also quite interesting.


Most rumors are mere rumors, without any certainty in accordance with reality. However, there are some occasions where rumors start because of something that has indeed happened in the past. In this case, its occurrence was most likely related to the beginning of the creation of the Cold Forest.


Indeed, it must be admitted, the temperature and cold levels in this place were completely abnormal, even for somewhere that was around the aerial mountains.


The cold intensity he produced was also enough to remind Noelle there was Olivia's ability to manipulate ice.


(It is possible that this Cold Forest is controlled by someone, but .. I am not sure.)


After all, from the very beginning, what was the business of thinking about this? Just fulfilling the curiosity, of course.


While her head was filled with various thoughts, Noelle had first manifested both of her swords, and swung them diagonally forward.


Instantly, the dozens of ice thorns that came charging at the two of them disappeared without a remnant.


Tania had also manifested her scythe, but the attack had ended. The source of the attack had also vanished, as Noelle had already killed him first.


『It's quite convenient. He could serve as a radar and a monster exterminator. You don't have to do anything as a result.』


In response to Navi's words, Tania felt confused. In the end, he did not know what to say because his feelings were so mixed up at the moment.


After continuing to walk for an unknown amount of time, the two finally arrived at a section of the mountain slope.


There were many caves that Noelle could see from her place, and she unhesitatingly went straight into one of them.


"Bingo."


The cave he had just entered had many pieces of crystal strewn on the floor. Moreover, its temperature that was much colder than outside of this felt extremely unnatural.


"Discover it in the first try? "


Tania jumped up and entered the cave, instantly standing beside her.


"Just the nest. Well, at least with this we don't have to bother anymore."


He already had a plan, and Tania immediately understood it.


"Are you going to set a trap? "


"No. Using traps would be too risky. I don't want to accidentally break his heart because of a trap. Besides, I also don't know the kind of traps that are effective for holding him."


Noelle did not mind if she had to use traps. However, as he had already said, he did not want to damage his heart by accident due to the effects of the trap.


"Then ... do you intend to wait until he shows up? "


At Tania's question, Noelle nodded.


Indeed, that was what Noelle had planned. For him, this would be more effective since he could come face to face with a Spirit Hunter. That way, he would not have to worry about accidentally damaging his heart.


Because as Tania had said; the heart of the Spirit Hunter was extremely fragile. So Noelle wanted to cut the risk as much as possible to get it without a scratch.


"Need help? "


Tania offers something quite tempting, but unfortunately Noelle is not so interested.


Actually, he didn't need any help with this at all. He brought Tania just because he needed a guide. More than that, he can do it himself.


Noelle was shaking. "I want to be on guard. Maybe Francelis will question me later, and as much as possible I can't give a dubious answer."


If Francelis asked if she was getting help or not, then Noelle would immediately answer no. However, if in reality she was helped by Tania, Noelle was worried that Francelis would find her lie.


That way, Tania's recommendation would be useless.


Noelle didn't want to imagine it, but Francelis should have a tool or someone who could detect the lies of others, just like the interrogator who questioned Noelle while still working as the Lunatic Order first.


Tania understood his point, and simply nodded without any change to his expression. He then looked back at the crystal pieces scattered in the Spirit Hunter nest.


"Spirit Hunter isn't a nocturnal creature, so they're supposed to be back in the nest tonight."


"That's good information" Noelle said, nodding sincerely.


The two then smashed their respective fists, and smiled faintly.


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