NOVEL NEXT Chapter 106.2
Chapter 106.2. Snow Fairy
[The next guest, huh? It would be nice if they offered a bit of a challenge.]
Frokis chuckled as Konoha clung tightly to the snow bike, which Shizuku was diligently riding alongside.
[Ignoring Frokis-chan and heading straight to the boss’s room? Good courage. It’s not a bad choice. But do you think you can pass through?]
Frokis turned half of her body, bringing her fist forward in an interesting expression. She approached the snow bike to pass through with a sharp step.
“Hush!”
Expressing a breath, she tried to slam her fist onto the snow bike, but…
[Accelerator]
I accelerated, standing in the way and swinging my dagger. Frokis lowered her extended fist, gracefully jumping to the side.
“Your opponent is me. Let’s dance a bit, Frokis-chan.”
Leaning forward for a follow-up attack, Shizuku swung her dagger continuously. The swooshing sound of the wind and glimmers of silver sparkled. Frokis shifted her feet and swayed her body to avoid the attacks.
[Hmm? Trying to stop me? But you should know you can’t stop Frokis-chan’s power.]
[Accelerator]
Ignoring me, Frokis attempted to chase Konoha on the snow bike. She passed me, leaving an afterimage, but I leaped away like a bounce.
[You… isn’t using your partner as bait a bit cruel?]
“If you attacked from behind with such an opening, it would have been easy to finish. Is it okay? The little rabbit runs away from the wolf-like this?”
[I wouldn’t want to take your hit from behind. It seems like your attack has the power to defeat Frokis-chan.]
Saying that Frokis pointed her finger, charged with aura, at me. Sighing at the situation, I rotated my dagger and adjusted my grip.
“Your sharp combat instincts haven’t changed. If unexpected attacks don’t work, there’s something I’d like to discuss. Now, I have a question.”
Exhaling a breath, I looked at Frokis and opened her mouth.
“Please tell me your name, date of birth, and what you’re good at.”
[Are you conducting some interviews? My name is Frokis. I’m Frokis, the snow monster. I have been told to protect this dungeon by someone. As for my date of birth. Just a moment ago? My specialty is hand-to-hand combat.]
“Heh… Is there a reason you’re in this dungeon, and who gave you orders? Do you know?”
In a somewhat questioning tone, Shizuku continued the conversation, and Froxie tilted her head, seeming bewildered. It appeared she was beginning to find her situation mysterious.
[Hmm… I don’t know, but I’ve been told to protect it for now.]
“Well then, unless you stop that snow bike, you’ll turn into bubbles and disappear like a mermaid. So, turn your back to me and chase after it. Don’t worry; I won’t do anything.”
I directed her gaze toward the receding snow bike. If that happened, I could defeat Frokis. I said it with a faint expectation.
Shaking her head and raising the corners of her mouth, Froxie didn’t move. It seemed she had no intention of pursuing it.
[Somehow, Frokis-chan thinks it’s fine even like this. There’s not that much sense of duty. Fighting with you seems more interesting.]
“Heh… That was unexpected. It was mentioned as one of the possible scenarios, but well, it can’t be helped.”
Looking at Frokis, who assumed an interesting expression and readied herself, I sharpened my eyes like a predatory beast, radiating a deep light.
“I can’t bear to see you as an enemy. Goodbye, Frokis-chan. I had forgotten about you, and now I’ll forget you again.”
[You speak as if you know Frokis-chan. Who are you?]
“Commending the soul that doesn’t forget the ‘noja’ character, let me enlighten you. I’m Amano Shizuku, the partner of the savior destined to save this world.”
[Hmm, then Shizuku it is! Enjoy this battle with Frokis-chan!]
Froxie tightened the icy floor, raised her fist, and charged forward. Shizuku, facing her, smiled and held 2 daggers in her hands.
“You probably won’t enjoy it. I’ll remind you of my power right away.”
To intercept, I swung my dagger in a horizontal arc. Frokis, in a forward-leaning posture, dodged my attack by lowering her head even further. Rolling her body in mid-air, I delivered a spinning back kick.
[Moon Kick]
[Hard Skin]
Enhancing my body’s strength, I kicked with a high kick. Our legs intersected, deflecting each other. I quickly regained my posture, twisted my body, and launched a right kick like an arrow.
Frokis, rotating sideways while dodging Shizuku’s kick, threw a punch, but Shizuku pulled back her right leg, elegantly twirled like a ballet dancer, and swung her daggers to cut sharply.
[You’re good!]
“Is that so? The dance has only just begun.”
In response to Frokis’s seemingly enjoyable laughter, I replied with a calm and cold gaze.
We continued our battle, swinging my dagger, throwing punches, and launching kicks, engaging in a dance-like fight. However, neither of us suffered fatal damage, indicating a balanced confrontation.
Just when it seemed the battle would go on forever, Frokis quickly distanced herself.
[You’re strong! Unlike the others who rely on skills. But let’s get serious now!]
“I would like to say ‘of course’… but your next words imply that Frokis-chan will show off her skills first, right?”
[Huh? Do you catch on quickly? With Froxie-chan’s skill, the fight will be over soon.]
“Well, I can more or less predict it. And the outcome. You won’t be a match for me. The future is already decided.”
With composure, Shizuku spoke as Froxie converted her mana into aura.