Tsuki Ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
Chapter 90: Gossip - Mio, Cooking and Heroes (2)

Then, Hibiki and the others were looking for weapons and were heading to Tsige?”

"Yes. Our initial plan was to use the golden highway and teleportation until reaching Tsige, but we have some circumstances and have used ships and inconspicuous routes for transportation until here ”

On the highway with people, 5 people were walking.

The sun was still high and with few people on this highway, one could tell that it was rarely used.

This is the shortest route connecting the Quran to Tsige. On both sides there are a number of mountains, forests, lakes. In order to meet the demand and practice their skills, the adventurers living in Tsige went to those places.

It had been 2 days since Mio and Hibiki met.

Mio still does not know that Hibiki is another world, she is taught various knowledge about how to cook seafood by Hibiki. And Mio also visits many restaurants and goes through her days eating things that she first tasted. He is currently accompanying Hibiki to his destination Tsige on Hibiki's advice and so they are now walking down the highway like this.

Hibiki has not revealed to Mio his birthplace and that he is a hero. Making love to Mio who wants to remake food, she talks about the knowledge she has about food in the previous world.

The Limia group of heroes went undercover while being wary of their surroundings just in case, but due to the death of one of their comrades, they were tired in spirit so as to notice that the conversation with Mio was a good diversion, all but the person himself, secretly agreeing with Mio accompanied them.

"I'm sorry to interrupt in the middle of your conversation, but can you give me a little bit of your time?"

As Mio and Hibiki begin to talk about cooking, the walking witch, Wudi, cuts off the conversation. Because from a few days of accompanying them, she knew that when the two of them started talking about cooking, they did not finish it for a long time. He thinks it's better to digest first the things to ask and the questions they have. Decision's right.

What is Wudi? (Hibiki)

“Shortly. Today I want to ask about drop-lid simmering-desu kara ”(Mio)

“Of course, Mio-dono. It may be a late question but, what are you really? A cook, an adventurer or a merchant? Even though you are shopping enough in the Quran, you are holding nothing. You don't have a car either. I have never heard of a spell that one person can use to store that much stuff ”(Wudi)

Mio was not so used to be called a cook. It was also true to be treated as a merchant and adventurer. It's like throwing away the world and living a long retirement, like a rich princess secluding herself in her room. He exuded an aura that he was unfamiliar with this world.

Even so, he traveled alone like this and had traveled from Tsige to the Koran and he accompanied them on the way home. For Wudi there is something not right. He's got a bad feeling.

“... I am a person who is currently interested in cooking and I have registered as an adventurer. Also, I am part of the company. If you ask me who I am, that is my only answer ”(Mio)

“... What a jumbled personal history. You said you were an adventurer but, you didn't form a party with anyone? "

That was Bredda. Even though he agreed to travel together with Mio, he was cautious of her. He did not think that the demon race had expanded its influence up to this point, but even so, as long as he traveled while protecting the hero, his approach was not wrong.

“Yes, because the level does not match or anything like that. Actually I wanted to party with Waka-sama, but because there are too many differences and because he is now very far away. The person closest to my level is someone named Tomoe-san who is in the same company as me, but it is not at the level where we can form a party so, thas right. I was originally Waka-sama's bodyguard, so I might be a bodyguard as well "(Mio)

Without any malicious intent or anything like that, Mio answered Bredda's question uninterestedly. Depending on his point of view, this could also be considered ignorance.

Actually, he really wasn't partying with anyone. The person he wanted to party with, Makoto, was at level 1, and even the closest person, Tomoe, was already above level 1,300. Mio who was at the level of 1,500, was unable to party with anyone, so how else.

“It may be rough but, what is the level of Mio-dono?”

"sorry. Waka-sama has nailed to me that I cannot tell others of my level for no reason, so I cannot answer. Instead, I won't ask for your level, so please forgive me "(Mio)

“Hai, Wudi, and also Bredda! This is not an interrogation, so let's do it in a more pleasant mood! We did a quick step on the shortest route, but even so, he was still the one traveling with us! ” (Hibiki)

Hating the fact that the atmosphere was getting worse, Hibiki reprimanded her two friends.

Both apologized and obediently backed off. It was not their intention to make the mood go bad.

On the route from Tsige to the Koran that Tomoe and Mio planned to traverse had a number of hyuman and demi-human settlements, a detour that took several days. Instead, the road they were walking on was a slightly steep one and was certainly the shortest route, where adults could use magic to help them pass through it in a single day. Besides not being able to pass by train, there are opportunities to meet mamono, but if you are an adventurer, this route is an option. Considering the Chiya girl who had a questionable amount of stamina, this route would take at least 2 days to reach Tsige.

“Hibiki, thank you. By the way, this is something I thought about after the level talk, but Hibiki and the others are quite strong-desu yo ne? ” (Mio)

"... Well, I think we can do a good fight" (Hibiki)

Bredda held back her growing anger and Hibiki answered Mio's question. The reply had mixed emotions and Hibiki's party face became a little blurry.

“So... I don't usually do this, but I accompany you while being careful of the surroundings. And it looks like there's something unusual heading for us-desu. Is it okay to leave it to you? Or do you want me to help you? ” (Mio)

“Do not joke. I don't feel anything ”(Wudi)

"Yes, I don't feel anything either ..." (Chiya)

Wudi and Chiya denied Mio's remarks. The two witches had hostile perception spells that they developed in turn. Saying something like that, Chiya who was resting, expanded her spell again but within effective distance there was no reaction.

“It's being expanded a bit wide so I can understand why. No need to try to understand it. Look, there it is "(Mio)

Mio showed in the distant mountains.

"What's that?"

"Wind blow hard?"

There, many trees danced in the sky. And the forest seemed to shake.

His voice had not arrived yet, but clearly something abnormal was going on. And the abnormality increased his speed as he headed towards Hibiki and the others.

“Now do you understand-desu ka? So, what are you gonna do? ” (Mio)

“Mio-san, do you know what it is?!” (Hibiki)

“You can see that.... from this distance? Isn't that impossible... ”(Wudi).

“I'm not so sure but..Maybe a mammono type insect that mutated in the desert and has crossed the mountains. It happens from time to time-desu ”(Mio)

Mio ignored Wudi and answered Hibiki's question.

“Seek a mamono from the desert ?!”

Bredda was clearly agitated. Although they were thinking of trying the desert after setting up their equipment in Tsige, they did not expect they would meet a mamono before reaching the city.

As they spoke, from within the forest, the mamono did not change direction and continued to attack them.

It will soon come into contact with the perception spell of the hero party.

"This is?!"

“Very strong! And also big! ”

“What will we do Hibiki ?!”

“... Mio-san. Something headed here ... is it stronger than the black disaster spider? " (Hibiki)

“Eh, spider?” (Mio)

“Yes, hungry spider monsters. Don't you know about that? ” (Hibiki)

“I know about it but.. Well, if you ask me which one is stronger, I must say the spider is stronger-desu ne. But is there a need to compare them? ” (Mio)

For Mio, the spider or in other words herself, had never fought seriously until meeting Makoto. That is, what was the point of comparing forces when it was not even obvious?

Even so, there was no doubt that if he were to compare himself before the pact (eliminate hunger) and fight with his true strength, there was no doubt he would win against the thing that attacked them. That's why he answered Hibiki like that.

That's not wrong. But the difference between the spider that Mio reckons with and the spider that Hibiki uses as a measure, is what will make Hibiki make the wrong decision.

“That means we've had enough. Everyone, we will fight so, be prepared! " (Hibiki)

Hibiki drew his sword. Matching this, the other three prepared their fighting horses.

(Ara, did they really do it? Although it is clearly stronger. These people, are they the type who died an early death upon entering the desert? That's disturbing-wa ne. Well, if Hibiki seems to be in danger, I just have to save her so there's no real problem-desu wa ne) (Mio)

"I saw. Then I hope you're lucky. If you think it's getting worse, say okay? ” (Mio)

Practically at the same time as Mio said, a strong wind blew around her. He leaped gently and sat on a tree branch some distance away while resting his chin on one hand.

There, something that had 4 legs protruding from its belly, propped up its body and from its top were two giant characteristic scythes in place of its arms.

“Balusts... praying mantis?” (Hibiki)

Exactly right. As Hibiki had said, there was a giant monster there that was probably based on a praying mantis. It is over 3 meters high.

Without a single moment…

It carried out an act that clearly said that the purpose of the praying mantis was not the party of the hero. He swiped with his giant scythe that spread obstacles and headed to the party of heroes.

(Female)

Looking at the horizontal friction of the scythe cutting off the surrounding leaves in an instant, Mio noticed something.

(That's. It was a variation that was weakened and possessed by the wind spirit. From its size, it is most likely to eat a lot after that. So, plagued by food, he crossed the mountains. Usually so is the case where an emergency request is made in Tsige and becomes noisy) (Mio)

Mio was in a place beyond her attack range and observed the praying mantis calmly.

He had made a request in the desert and had the experience of protecting the adventurers he accompanied so he knew how to act in this situation.

To be honest, taking into account the encouragement Tsige received due to Tomoe and Mio, Hibiki's group came third in Mio's eyes. He did not know about their level, but given their survival abilities and instant decision-making, they were just one of the parties that had some skills and had somehow not been buried.

Bredda! (Hibiki)

"Rober!" (Bredda)

With Hibiki's voice, Bredda took a step forward and stopped the scythe's attack with a wide and distorted sword.

(Heh ~, it's a defense that's done pretty well. But I have seen their weapons and I have to say, they have pretty bad equipment ... Uh ?!) (Mio)

Surprise Mio.

That reason is Bredda. Mio instantly understood that her sword was already not in a state where it could be used properly, but perhaps because Bredda still did not understand that, he was preparing himself to receive another scythe that entered with his sword.

Moreover, it seemed that he did not notice the difference in the nature of the attack at all.

Seeing how low their observation skills were, Mio clicked her tongue. It seemed like he was exaggerating Hibiki and the others and was left disappointed.

“Stupid! Avoid that! " (Mio)

With no other choice, Mio warned him.

“Eh?”

From the look of Bredda, it seemed like he was not paying any heed to Mio's words. The reason he let those words slip was because Hibiki was eyeing a counterattack.

Flash.

Bredda made a second attack from the praying mantis.

But the result will not be the same as the last time.

Bredda's sword split in half and endlessly cut off his left shoulder which was protected by metal like paper.

The young man in heavy armor coughed up fresh blood and fell face up.

His eyes were not filled with despair, but shock. How sad that view is.

But he's not dead yet. The healing light of Chiya who was responsible for the recovery enveloped Bredda. Aaria Wudi did not stop and the battle had just begun, or at least that was how it should be.

“Bredda !! M-Mio-san, I'm sorry but please! ” (Hibiki)

Like those.

Riots broke out through Wudi and Chiya.

Mio was also surprised by the unexpected words. It is true that Bredda was seriously injured, but he was still able to keep fighting. Or rather, if he did not wake up, it was certain that everyone would die.

For him to turn his thoughts into running because of this, it was too fast.

Of course, it was impossible for Mio to know this, but that was because Naval's death had been a severe trauma in Hibiki. On the outside it seemed like he had already forgotten about it, but in reality it was far from it.

In fact, Hibiki's slight escape into the previous world had something to do with the cooking discussion she had with Mio.

Normal Hibiki, after seeing Mio's ability on the beach, he would answer her question while asking her to fight with him. However, he answered all of Mio's questions and only talked about cooking. Because of the peaceful conversation, he must have subconsciously felt peace of mind.

For the mamono, the state of society is not at all his business.

Mio, while thinking about the unexpected request for reinforcements as early as this time, moved at high speed around where Bredda fell.

“Hibiki, you have let me down. How depressing. If you are weak, understand that you are weak and avoid danger. It's distracting-desu. Two people there, I leave the knight's care to you "(Mio)

Hibiki's shoulders shook violently.

“Yes geez. For a mere insect to think that he was allowed to destroy the forest. How will you compensate if with this the number of mushrooms and fruits is lower? ” (Mio)

Hitting his fangs and making an annoying sound, the mamono showed no signs of answering Mio's question.

He stopped the scythe swung with his folding fan, no, not only that, he rejected it.

“Wa!”

“Eh ?!”

"Off" (Mio)

He swiped his folding fan horizontally. He did not even notice whose voice it was.

Mio easily cut the praying mantis in half along with the forest behind her.

The mamono that have an upper beak imitate the hyuman and the lower one of the insects have separated.

“Completed. With this you can even get raw materials from it right? " (Mio)

“…”

To have no words should refer to a situation like this. The praying mantis was without a doubt a strong one with a clear presence and he defeated it like if he was taking care of criminals on the road.

Although he did not sweat at all in battle, Mio fanned his face with an open folding fan.

"Is the knight okay?" (Mio)

“Ah, um, yes. I think somehow we'll be able to close the wound "

"I saw. Then there's no need to help, right? Hibiki, help in unpacking "(Mio)

“Mio-san !!” (Hibiki)

Hibiki's sad words did not arrive in time.

With no time to retreat, Mio's back was cut off.

Losing her posture, Mio stepped forward several times. There was no scream.

Flapping its wings at a speed that the eyes could not catch well, it made its body float.

“Mio...san?” (Hibiki)

“... Hey, Hibiki” (Mio)

The tone directed at Hibiki was clearly low. It is very different than the time on the beach.

If Makoto saw this, she would raise her hand as a sign of surrender. That was how dangerous Mio's anger was right now.

The praying mantis whose body was split, had gone crazy and kept slashing at Mio's back. But Mio showed no signs of being affected. Of course, there was no blood and unlike the cruelty of the attack, it was quite peaceful.

“Is my kimono loose?” (Mio)

“... Uhm”

"It's tattered, Mio-oneechan"

"... I understand" (Mio)

Replacing Hibiki who had difficulty saying it, Chiya explained the situation. Mio put a folding fan on her chest. He took a deep breath and exhaled.

And then he turned around and faced the praying mantis. There, the domains of the two giant scythes were on a rampage.

And again…

Mio thrust out both of her arms without hesitation.

“You... don't see !!” (Mio)

Grabbing the left scythe with one hand, he tied the other scythe with darkness emanating from his right palm.

Thinking that the darkness had entered the arms of the praying mantis, the arms wrapped in tight muscles had been instantly sliced into thousands of pieces and fell to the ground. Hibiki and the others took a breath. Mamono screamed painfully.

But Mio didn't stop there.

With his right hand open, he firmly grabbed the remaining scythe held with his left hand.

And then, with a cry of Chiya in the background…

He cut it into thousands of pieces.

With the slender arms of a girl.

He did that to a mamono that was praised for its strong body.

To the arrogant arm that had a scythe.

Once again, an inhuman scream echoed around the surroundings.

Losing his lower body and both arms…

Mamono was already aware of his own death. But even so, he was still trying to survive and with his flying ability still remaining, he tried to escape from the fight.

However, that is not possible either.

Mio's right hand was still holding onto Mamono's arm. His left arm was cut into thousands of pieces and thrown away, but his right hand was still holding his arm.

Increasing the strength of his flaps, the praying mantis that had lost its original shape, created a strong wind as it tried to escape.

"Shut up!" (Mio)

The gigantic body was thrown into the air in an unwanted form. Mio raised it with one hand. And just like that, he smashed it to the ground. The ground that received the body of the mammono showed a gap.

"How dare you do that to the kimono that Waka-sama praised !!" (Mio)

The lower body that lay helplessly and the upper body that was crushed, was wrapped by the darkness at the same time.

Even though it was a darkness created by magic, part of it made you think it was a living being. The writhing darkness began to expand and envelop the gigantic body, and after that, it slowly shrank.

In time, the darkness disappeared in the air. There's nothing left.

“... Ah.. Because I kept my guard down. Can the kimono be repaired? ” (Mio)

Turning into a troubled face that even people would think was not the same person, Mio looked at the state of her back. However, Hibiki and the others were speechless, and were simply overwhelmed by beings who were on different levels.

"not good. As expected, this is not the time to return casually ”(Mio)

Mio seemed to be thinking of something.

(Mu, mind transmission? Is he talking to someone?)

Wudi who had left Bredda's treatment to Chiya, went to where Hibiki was and while confirming her condition, went to, he noticed that Mio's contemplating gaze was because she was talking to someone and he was attracted to her.

In time, Mio faced towards the three.

“I have decided to hurry and return to Tsige. I can't just leave you so, please forgive me "(Mio)

Darkness enveloped all three.

The sound of falling helplessly echoed.

Mio who had eliminated the consciousness of Hibiki and the others, confirmed their state and once again connected the transmission of thoughts.

(Tomoe, I've brought everyone down. I'm counting on you to take us to Tsige-desu wa) (Mio)

(I'm not a taxi-ja ga na) (Tomoe)

(Taxi? A word I still don't know. Didn't I already say that this has something to do with my learning about Japanese food?) (Mio)

(Ah, that's what you do-ja na. Well, if it's about that, I'll work together. Is Tsige's gate okay?) (Tomos)

(Yes) (Mio)

At the place where the fierce fight had occurred, a number of presences disappeared.