Shin Sang Legend
Melissa

Not long after, the sun appeared.

Sunlight descended from the horizon, illuminating the world. It made the Mangir mountains seem as if they had a golden veil covering them. It was a beautiful sight.

However, in its beauty, there were countless dangers.

The demonic beasts here would begin to activate around this time, creating a number of ferocious roars that resounded throughout the mountains.

However, Vivian's entourage finally smoothly reached their destination without any problems.

“Alright, we're almost there.”

Vivian who was at the very front stopped and told her teammates behind her.

This made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

“Finally here huh?”

Melika almost cried as she gasped for fatigue.

“Are you okay? Melika?”

Lumia helped lift Melika up with a worried expression.

“You have to train your body a little, Melika.”

Diere calmly spoke as he stood behind the two girls like he was acting as a rearguard.

“But, I'm a witch.” Melika directly puffed her cheeks.

Due to the need to reach their destination before the demonic beasts became active, during their journey, Vivian's group underwent a grueling march of strength.

Under such a situation, putting aside everyone else, Melika was panting heavily, and she could barely move.

Based on the information Vivian had given earlier, this elf girl was a pure witch. When she leveled up, her magic power increase was the greatest, but her physical stats did not seem to be much different from normal girls.

Just…

‘You really can't judge a book by its cover’

Shin who was at the very back of the party turned his gaze towards Lumia who was anxiously holding Melika.

Although he looked timid and weak, but not only was he able to follow everyone, he could even bring someone without being out of breath.

Shin would not be surprised if Vivian and Diere showed such abilities.

After all, it was clear from the view that they both had quite high levels. Plus, they are not witches like Melika. The impression they had given Shin all along was that they were strong women, so such a thing was only natural.

But Lumia's behavior couldn't be compared to the two. From the day before, he seemed like a weak and timid follower. If he's not hanging on Diere's side, he's hanging on Melika's side. She was like having the inscription “I'm weak, please don't bully me” on her face, but she ended up giving an unexpected show, which made Shin feel like she was making a wrong judgment.

Of course, Shin also felt Melika's own behavior was somewhat surprising

“Is there no magic that can strengthen one's own body?”

Shin hesitantly asked such a thing.

It was one thing to ask, but Shin never really expected a response from Melika. He just wanted Vivian to give him an explanation.

After all, Vivian was the only person in this party who did not stay away from her.

However, something contrary to Shin's expectations happened.

“Body reinforcement belongs to the supporting magic type. I never learned the skill [Magic – Support], so I can't use it at all.” Melika spoke while still upset, “What I mastered was fire and ice magic, so I only learned the skill [Magic – Fire] and [Magic – Ice], respectively, and I never learned supporting magic.”

Those words made silence envelop the surroundings.

Shin froze. His face showed his surprise.

Vivian, Diere, and Lumia also stopped and looked at Melika in surprise.

“T-No... That.. i...”.

Melika only said a few words in panic.

Seeing that, Shin scratched his face and gave a slightly embarrassed smile along with a few words.

“Thanks for the explanation.” Shin basically gave Melika a way out.

“K-thank you.”

Melika's face began to turn red.

The originally calm atmosphere started to turn a little strange.

Just a moment later Vivian broke this strange atmosphere.

“Let's collect the springs first.” Vivian spoke to Melika as if she found something funny, “Melika, may I ask you to do it?”

“Y-Yes!”

Melika immediately rushed over as if releasing a burden.

“T-wait! Melika! Beware of demonic beasts!”

Lumia chased after him in a hurry.

Diere followed as if wanting to protect Lumia and Melika.

Shin and Vivian were left alone.

Vivian spoke in a seductive tone, “Melika is quite cute right?”

“Imut?” Shin immediately rolled his eyes at Vivian, “That's just one explanation, what does that have to do with cuteness?”

Shin almost made an oath and damaged his character as an honest and obedient person.

“Isn't that okay?” Vivian did not notice Shin's sudden change in words. He just talks as if he is talking to himself, “At least, this lets you know that they don't really dislike you as you think.”

“Maybe so.” Shin muttered, “But, it's only Melika, right?”

There's Diere and Lumia. One was cold and reserved, the other shy and fearful. Did they not issue any signs of wanting to know Shin?

“Is that so?” Vivian spoke eerily, “Perhaps, there is someone else who has lowered his guard against you, and you do not know about it all?”

With those words, Vivian left Shin and started walking towards her friends.

“Other people?” Shin was completely confused.

Wh who?

Why don't I know?

It's not like I'm doing anything special, is it?

Isn't this one of the developments of the “invisible conquest”?

Shin acted as if he was trying to explain himself.

“What are you doing? Come!”

Just then, Vivian's voice came from the front.

“I'll come!”

Shin immediately calmed down and ran.