Published at 26th of December 2025 7:40 am

Chapter 481: My Equipment Isnt Cheap Enough to Raise Worries About Whether Im Okay.

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More importantly, Ed, what job are you two taking next?

Next? Were thinking of taking on an Armadillo extermination.

Armadillo, huh. Youve chosen a troublesome one.

Jigu made a slightly sour face at my answer. Armadillos were demonic beasts about one meter long, resembling large rats, with multiple shells harder than iron covering their bodies. For a swordsman like Jigu, theyre terribly incompatible opponents.

Heheheh. Sorry Jigu-san, but Armadillos are my specialty! Alright Ed, Ill help if you give me half the reward.

In contrast to Jigu, Taruho said with a nasty grin. Taruhos weapon was a large battle hammer, a powerful blunt weapon. Armadillos have high resistance to piercing and slashing attacks, but were relatively weak to blunt attacks, so Taruhos offer would normally be a good proposal though half the reward was out of the question but now its different.

Nah, Tia and I are fine on our own, so your turn will never come.

Huh? What are you saying, Ed? Its an Armadillo, you know? Theres no way you can cut it with your sword!

Ah, but Tia-sans magic is different, right? If she can use fire magic, they can defeat them quite easily. Armadillos are weak to heat too.

Tch, so Ed is just Tia-chans extra? Taking naps while letting a woman earn money, what a cushy position, huh?

Alright Taruho, Ill take you up on that fight. Come outside, Ill flatten you in seconds.

Hey, Ed! Dont say such things!

Taruho, you too. Even among friends, there should be manners.

Tia poked my forehead with her index finger as I got worked up. Taruho got his head smacked by Jigu, but setting that aside, Jigu continued speaking to me.

But Taruho has a point. You cant handle an Armadillo with a sword, right? Or is that sword youve been using recently so incredibly sharp?

Well, yes. This sword is indeed amazing, but

On my waist, instead of the cheap iron sword I had been using until now, was the [Dawnbreaker]. This sword forged by Master Dalton was undoubtedly a supreme masterpiece.

A sword that can cut through an Armadillos shell, thats amazing. Hey senpai, can I take a look at it?

Hm? Su

At Lukas pleading words, I was about to say Sure and hand over the sword at my waist but my movement stopped just as I touched the sword. Whats this? It should be no big deal to show my sword to a junior, but?

Hey Luka, stop it. Even among comrades, you shouldnt casually borrow weapons.

Eh, its fine, isnt it! Right, senpai?

Ah Sorry, this is kind of an important thing to me.

Riding on Jigus words, I took my hand off the sword. I feel like Ive unexpectedly realized my own stinginess, but well, Im not that great a man to begin with, so this is probably normal.

Boo. Ah, then why dont we all go Armadillo hunting together? And how about the person who loses the most treats everyone to a drink? That way, we can see senpai fighting, and the work will go smoothly too, dont you think?

Oh, thats good! Whats this, Luka, you occasionally have good ideas!

Taruho, who probably thought he had the most advantage, jumped on Lukas suggestion.

Im fine with it too. Im pretty good with Armadillos.

Bran also agreed, but Jigu looked stern in contrast.

I

Whats wrong, Jigu-san? Afraid of losing?

Shut up, Taruho! Besides, Luka has the worst compatibility, right? Are you okay with that?

I dont mind. After all, were doing this because I want to see senpais swordsmanship. What do you think, senpai

Well, Im fine with it What about you, Tia?

Me? I dont mind. Competing with everyone sounds fun!

Then its decided!

With everyone present agreeing, it was informally decided that we would all go Armadillo hunting together. Of course, we couldnt start right away, so the next morning, we gathered and headed to the grasslands, our destination. Once there, Jigu, representing everyone, began to explain again.

So, were going to have an Armadillo hunting competition now! Since its like a game among friends, I wont say anything complicated. Just dont steal someone elses prey unless its clearly dangerous or they ask for help, thats about it. The winner will be decided by the number of extermination parts, and the loser has to treat everyone to drinks! Any questions?

Jigu-san, we can exchange the extermination parts individually, but what about the actual quest reward?

Hm? Of course, the one who defeats the most takes it all. Well, unless that person is a total jerk, theyll probably use that money to treat everyone to drinks instead of the rookie who loses, right?

Ugh

Jigu said with a grin, looking at Taruho, who was thought to have the most advantage. Taruho made an unpleasant face but didnt say anything to deny it. Hes not a bad guy after all, despite what he says. In fact, if Luka, who earns the least, comes in last, hell probably pay while complaining.

By the way, if I or Jigu lose, I think Taruho will not only refuse to pay but also point and laugh while ordering the most expensive drink. Thats what makes Taruho, Taruho.

Well then, let the competition begin!

Yeah!!!

With Jigus signal, we started to spread out slightly across the grassland as we advanced. After a short while, we could see several Armadillos walking leisurely, clad in dull-colored armor.

That ones mine! Here I go!

Taruho rushed enthusiastically towards one of the Armadillos. The Armadillo, noticing the enemys presence, curled up into a defensive posture, but

Take this!

Clang!

Kyuu!?

Hit by the large hammer, the Armadillos body dented. As the stunned Armadillo uncurled its body, Taruhos follow-up attack exploded on its exposed head, easily taking its life.

There, one down!

Alright, then me too! Fat melts from the burning belly, love blooms from the budding flower! At the end of a fight even dogs wont eat, cling sticky and clingy! [Burning Stake Love Labrador Emblaze]!

As Bran finished his chant, a dark red liquid spurted from the wooden staff in his hand. It began to burn fiercely the moment it adhered to the Armadillos body, and no matter how much it rolled, the fire wouldnt go out.

As always, Brans magic is nasty Inextinguishable fire that sticks to you, I definitely wouldnt want to be hit by that myself.

Well, in exchange, the range is less than half of normal magic.

Bran said, patting his belly full of fat and mana, to Taruho who was smiling wryly. Bran, a magician who can only fight at medium to close range and somehow loses mana when he loses weight, was a difficult force to handle, but when he fits into the right mold, his ability is genuine as you can see.

Wow, thats amazing magic. Then Ill There!

Glancing at Bran, Tia also casually activated some kind of magic. The Armadillo suddenly shuddered, and blood began to seep out from under its feet.

Huh? Tia, what did you do?

I created a stone spear under its belly. It seems that the shell only protects the outside after all.

Ah, I see. Thats certainly effective.

It probably wouldnt work on an Armadillo thats curled up defensively, but if it can be taken down with a surprise attack, its sufficient. Hmm, everyones really thinking and fighting properly.

Hey Ed, its about time you showed us something good!

Shut up, Taruho, I know! Alright, Ill take that one.

Responding to Taruho, who was taunting me leisurely since he had already taken down one, I set my sights on a nearby Armadillo. Perhaps sensing my killing intent, the Armadillo I targeted curled up on the spot and charged towards me at consderable speed.

Idiot, thats dangerous, Ed!

Its fine.

A direct hit could dent a rock, but since it cant turn quickly, its an easy attack to avoid. However, I stood still waiting for it

There!

Pigii!?

The strike easily bisected the iron ball carrying death.

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