The Golden Experience Point [Part 1]

Chapter 136: "Volcano Expedition"

"Boss, I've been waiting for you."

I targeted Hakuma and [Summoned] myself to the volcano. Although it was described as a volcano, the surroundings were a forest. The temperature was indeed high, but it didn't quite fit the image of a volcanic area.

Comparing the simplified map on social media and the maps from the Hiers Kingdom and Aural Kingdom, the latitude of this area would be slightly south of the Aural Capital.

"It's hot in this forest. Hakuma might not be used to it. [Summon]."

I called out to Kerry and the others, reassuring them. Hakuma smiled and shook his head.

The resistance to heat obtained when reincarnating into a Sköll seems quite high. The Sköll is a mythical creature said to chase the sun across the sky. It's likely due to not being suitable for heat.

A similar resistance was also obtained by Ginka after reincarnating into a Hati. So, in this game world, Hati may be interpreted as one who runs before the sun, not as one who chases the moon. Then it is possible that Maṇagarm exists separately as an entity that specifically chases the moon.

Usually, young people with few friends are knowledgeable about Norse mythology. Rare is no exception.

"Well then, shall we go? Though I'm not sure which way to go."

"Was Yoroizaka-san alright, Boss?"

"I was wondering what to do. I had Yoroizaka sitting on its haunches in the royal capital as the first form of the 'calamity'. Besides, I thought it wouldn't be a problem if you guys were here. I'm counting on you, Kerry."

Kerry nodded with a composed expression. However, her ears twitched, and her tail swayed. It's cute, but perhaps Rare's wings appear the same way to others. This is a clear case of learning from others' actions. Rare silently thanked Kerry.

"Boss, for now, the volcano is that way."

Ginka indicated the direction with her nose. All that can be seen are trees, but if Ginka says so, it must be true.

Ginka led the way, followed by Kerry and Riley. In the middle were Rare, then Remy and Marion, and at the rear was Hakuma.

However, in the forest, Ginka and Hakuma were too large. It's quite convenient that this formation can pass through the path. When thinking about it, there were traces of trees being knocked down. This means that, like the shallow layer of the Liebe Great Forest, Hakuma forcibly created a beast path. Since they have already leveled this path and are walking leisurely, there seems to be little need for caution in the surroundings.

"There were monsters attacking us. We not only defeated them but also found their leader's lair and killed them. There's the leader's den just ahead from that side path."

There is definitely a branch road that is rougher than the animal trail we are walking on now, and that looks like it has only been traveled a few times.

Ginka stopped and asked with the eyes what to do.

"...The original goal is to control the area around this volcano. If the monsters that Hakuma has already defeated are the bosses of this area, then the job is already done. However..."

"No, that's not the case. It was the undead that ate that one up. I'm sure it's a setup for the "Event", as they call it."

Is it safe to eat the undead? Well, it might have been a skeleton. Rare knows that dogs like to chew on bones. So, it might be a good idea to bring wolf-type creatures to Blanc's territory. Since Hakuma is an adult, it should be fine, but if you bring the little ones, they might use the Spartoi as toys.