r18novel Chapter 221 The Suppression of the Snow Spirit, The Winter General Incident
Chapter 221 The Suppression of the Snow Spirit, The Winter General Incident
Chapter 221 The Suppression of the Snow Spirit, The Winter General Incident
"Let's go and defeat the Snow Spirit!"
On a winter day by the fire, Broly returned from the Adventurers' Guild and proposed an outing.
"Huh, so suddenly?"
The women were somewhat surprised.
"I heard from the guild that defeating the Snow Spirit will hasten the arrival of spring, and I want spring to come quickly."
Broly reveals his reasons for wanting to defeat the Snow Spirit.
"Isn't the saying that defeating the Snow Spirit will hasten spring's arrival just a rumor?"
It was too cold, and even Darkness didn't want to go out.
"No, this is not just a rumor. Seasonal changes and magic are closely related. Snow spirits are fairies that are formed when magic gathers on the snow in winter. If enough snow spirits are defeated, it might actually cause the climate in some areas to warm up earlier."
As the Ice Witch, Wiz has a deeper understanding of ice-related magic and explains to everyone that the rumor that defeating the Snow Spirit can bring spring earlier has a theoretical basis.
"So it's true."
Youyou's eyes widened, while Huihui's ears perked up.
"It's true in theory, but the number of snow spirits that need to be hunted to change the climate is too large, so few people would actually go out to hunt snow spirits in the dead of winter."
"What's with the Snow Spirit hunt quest that's posted on the guild task panel?"
Darkness couldn't help but ask.
"Those kinds of requests are usually hung up by people who hope that spring will come sooner, just like how some people hang a teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll that brings sunshine) in front of their window on rainy days to pray that the weather will clear up. They are just symbolic acts of hoping that something will come true."
Beside her, Aqua added that she spent her days mingling in homes, markets, and guilds, and her understanding of this world was far greater than when she first arrived.
"Shall we go and defeat the Snow Spirit?"
Youyou asked, and to be honest, when the weather was cold, she also wanted to stay in the warm house and didn't want to go out.
"Broly, since none of your future wives want to go out and fight the Snow Spirits with you, why don't I go with you instead!"
But Huihui, who was standing on the other side, suddenly spoke up.
"what?"
Youyou was somewhat surprised by her enthusiasm, then heard Wiz say from beside her, "Miss Huihui is hoping spring will come quickly so she can start looking for a job soon, right?"
"That's right, that's exactly it. Do you have any objections?"
"I don't have any objections, but I am a little worried about your personal safety."
"Ha, I've seen snow spirits before. They're just tiny snow dumplings; you could melt them with the warmth of your palm. What danger could there be in defeating them?"
Huihui was somewhat puzzled.
"The danger of defeating the Snow Spirits lies not in defeating the Snow Spirits themselves, but in the possibility that defeating too many Snow Spirits may attract the Ice and Snow Monsters behind the Snow Spirits."
"What is that?"
"Legend has it that it is a special monster that roams in the snow and ice, a super vengeful spirit composed of countless souls of various lives frozen to death in the snow and ice. Its strength is unfathomable. Many adventurers who did not believe in it and went to hunt the snow spirit in the dead of winter have perished in the snow and ice..."
Wiz spoke earnestly about the legend of the snow spirit, causing Huihui to break out in a cold sweat even in the warm room; the girl was somewhat frightened.
"Of course, these are just legends, and no one has verified the authenticity of this information."
Upon hearing this, Huihui breathed a sigh of relief.
"However, this could also be because those who tried to verify it have all died."
But the lich lady's next words immediately made Huihui's face solemn again.
"Although it's a legend, there's no smoke without fire when it comes to legends. Just to be safe, Broly, I think you shouldn't go out to fight the Snow Spirit."
After a series of failed job searches in Axel and enduring Aqua's various provocations and torments in the annex, Huihui has grown somewhat and has learned to avoid risks that she cannot handle.
"Oh dear, could this be the reason why the parasite living in our house is afraid and wants to continue parasitizing us openly?"
At that moment, Aqua leaned over and said in a sarcastic tone.
"Aqua, I'm not afraid at all. This is for Broly's safety."
Huihui gritted her teeth and retorted.
"My lovely disciple is very powerful. Even if there are terrifying monsters behind the Snow Spirit, he can deal with them easily. You don't need to worry about his safety."
Aqua said confidently, and then said to Broly, "Broly, since Master agreed to go and hunt down the Snow Spirits, I also want to go and capture some Snow Spirits."
As for the person who's afraid, if they don't want spring to come quickly and they need to find a job, they don't have to go; it won't make a difference if you're one more person.
Aqua's words had a double meaning, and with her final decision, everyone in the mansion eventually joined the expedition.
The woman, dressed in winter protective gear, came with Broly to the depths of the snowfield outside Axel.
Snow spirits are easier to find in places covered in heavy snow where few people venture.
Not long after arriving deep in the snowfield, Aqua, carrying an insect-catching net, found snow spirits hiding in a patch of snow. They looked like white glutinous rice balls and were very cute.
"Gotcha!"
Aqua simply swung her net and caught a snow spirit that was trying to fly away. She then took out a glass bottle she had brought and stuffed the caught snow spirit into the bottle.
"Pour milk and sugar into this and stir. Depending on the stirring technique, you can get a magical milk smoothie or a magical milk ice cream. Broly, when we get back, Master will make you one of these delicious treats~"
As Aqua, holding a bottle of snow essence, said this, in a sense, she is a goddess who knows how to eat and can cook for herself.
They have an exceptional talent for enjoying life, but their only drawback is that they tend to be rather lazy when there is no external pressure.
However, when under pressure or wanting to put pressure on someone, Aqua becomes much more normal, and now she looks at Huihui with a somewhat provocative gaze.
Huihui was a little angry, but there was nothing she could do. Food temptation was something she couldn't handle because she didn't know how to cook, and Broly was particularly susceptible to this trick.
"Hmph, don't forget he wants spring to come sooner, and to make spring come sooner, we need to defeat more snow spirits, which requires my explosive magic."
"What's the use of an explosion spell that can only fire one shot?!"
Aqua started to mock.
"Who said I could only fire one? I can fire two now!"
Thanks to her frequent part-time work as a demolition expert at the Axel quarry, Huihui's magical powers have grown.
However, the claim that she can fire two burst spells is a lie. If she were to actually use two burst spells, she would faint from exhaustion of her magic.
Broly took the net that Aqua had given him when he came out, and looked at the little snow sprite floating in front of him, unaware of the danger.
After thinking for a moment, he opened his mouth and, with Connor's guidance, swallowed the little snow spirit directly. It didn't have any special taste, just a cool and refreshing feeling. The texture was rather dense, like a soft marshmallow, and a cool magical energy rushed into his body, but it was quickly digested.
Broly tasted it carefully, but didn't find it delicious.
"Explosion!"
Over there, under Aqua's verbal provocation, Huihui took out her wand and unleashed an explosion spell on the spot where the snow spirits were gathered.
She wanted to prove herself by helping to defeat monsters, to prove that she was definitely more useful than Aqua.
With a loud bang, the snow deep in the snowfield was blown away, and dozens of snow spirits were melted away together.
"See that? With just one strike, I defeated so many snow spirits."
Huihui used her staff to support her body, suppressing the urge to fall, and then provocatively said to Aqua.
"Miss Parasite is quite formidable, but let's see how you handle the monsters that will appear next."
After the explosion, the previously windless environment began to pick up, and a blizzard suddenly moved in from a distance.
"They're here! It's the monster behind the Snow Spirit!"
Wiz took out his staff, and so did Yoyo.
A short while later, a humanoid monster resembling an ice-armored warrior appeared amidst the raging blizzard.
"So, General Winter really does exist~"
Darkness drew her sword, a hint of anticipation on her face.
"But this doesn't seem to be an undead, does it?"
"They are not undead, but rather special monsters that are materialized by magic fairies after people's perceptions are captured and certain conditions are met. They are materialized by a large number of snow spirits in winter."
Aqua knew more about these rumors, and the origin of the ice monster in front of her was probably caused by a reincarnated person she had been reincarnated from before.
First, a legend is created, then the legend is spread. Once the people in this world accept the legend, the magic of this world will react and actually create some special monsters.
In fact, the principle behind the birth of indigenous gods is similar, except that it requires a long period of accumulation of knowledge and magic power until a divine status is formed.
"Well, Miss Parasite, as the person who has eliminated the most snow spirits, you are now completely targeted by that Winter General."
"Now it's time to unleash your second burst spell and take care of that ice monster, provided you actually still have the ability to unleash a second burst spell!"
Huihui: "..."
He looked to Youyou for help.
"Miss Aqua, now is not the time to talk about this."
Not wanting Huihui to get into trouble, Youyou tried to persuade the sarcastic Aqua.
On the other side, General Dong moved quickly, rushing towards Huihui.
"Don't worry, I'll protect you!"
Darkness, with three parts determination and seven parts joy on her face, unleashed her taunt.
General Dong, who was charging towards Huihui, suddenly turned a corner.
The sounds of swords clashing quickly rang out, but it wasn't that Darkness easily withstood General Winter's attack; rather, it was General Winter who, with his incredibly swift swordsmanship, suppressed Darkness.
(End of this chapter)