“If it takes too long to find a big one, then we could only settle with whatever we get.” (Roma)

“Yes, but I don’t want to give up as much as possible. For Orion-san’s sake…” (Litty)

“He’s a bit reckless with his orders, isn’t he? It’s typical of a rich person to be so concerned about a luxury item.” (Roma)

“He’s in such a hurry to please his grandchildren. I’m sure he’s a nice guy.” (Litty)

Current situation reminded Litty of the previous branch leader of the Summoner Guild. Some people were outrageous enough to sacrifice even their own relatives for their benefit, while others were like Orion.

Choosing between both extremes, Litty was determined to at least do her best for the latter.

“Ah! That big tree looks good.” (Litty)

“That’s… we might attract a Rank 2 equivalent Heracles…. I’m a little worried.” (Roma)

A large tree, probably several hundred years old, was in front of Litty and Roma. Looking up, they saw a normal Heracles clinging to the top of the tree.

After cutting a large gash to the tree, they hid and waited for a big Heracles to appear, hoping to find it before the sun went down. Litty was anxious about finding one, but she kept her composure.

Then, at one point, they heard a loud rustling of wings.

“Is that…?”

“Oh, here it comes.”

Just as that huge Heracles appeared, other beetles who were consuming the sap dropping off the tree immediately withdrew.

The huge Heracles clung to the tree as soon as it reached it. Its tall horns scraped off thick branches, demonstrating its strength and power.

“Roma-san, I’ll initiate the attack. I’m going to drop it from the tree, so please aim at that moment.” (Litty)

“Don’t tell me you’re going to shake the tree to drop it?” (Roma)

“No, I’m going to do it this way.” (Litty)

Litty moved in a 3-dimensional motion, kicking smaller trees that surrounded the giant tree, aiming for the Heracles clinging on it. Roma was again amazed at her physical abilities, but this was not the time to marvel.

Litty struck the Heracles’ legs with her Parrying Cleave, detaching it from the tree. As Heracles was about to fall, it attempted to open its wings and fly.

But Litty was obviously not going to let that happen. She jumped from the giant tree to another tree in a triangle leap, and then reached right above the Heracles.

“Shell Splitter!”

She pulled out her axe and swung it down hard, hitting the base of its open wings. Litty thought she had hit a vital spot, but was surprised to see how hard it was.

Thrown into the air, Litty had no choice but to free fall.

“Litty!” (Roma)

“It’s landing!” (Litty)

After declaring this, Litty broke her fall by rolling as she landed to cushion the impact. Following her, the damaged Heracles staggered as it landed on the ground.

Litty, not wanting to miss it, tried to make a follow-up attack, but the Heracles was not to be outdone by her move. It swung with its horns in Litty’s direction.

“Look out!” (Roma)

Just as Roma pulled Litty back using her hand, the giant horns that missed their target easily pierced the ground, launching debris as if a huge cannonball landed.

And as if trying to show off its power to the two who thought its horns might have ended up being stuck, the Heracles easily lifted a chunk of the ground that clung to its horn.

Dirt was swept up after it pulled its horn, blocking the vision of the two as it prepared a quick charge.

“I’ll hold it down!” (Litty)

Litty, seeing no way knowing where the attack would come in, pulled out her shield and axe to intercept. As the giant horn popped out of the dirt, blocking their vision, Litty caught it with her shield and axe, catching the force with her entire body as she slid through the ground, trying to disperse the force pushing her.

“Left, aim at the base of the wing!” (Litty)

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