The Crystal Deer is famous for its crystal-like antlers, but otherwise looks and acts like an ordinary deer. ♝♦ ♦♦

But don't just treat its horns as pretty decorations.

As we all know, crystal is not a conductor, has high density and hardness, and is naturally immune to magic of all attributes...except for high-level magic.

"Therefore, Huihui is not allowed to use magic in this mission, do you understand?" Xiaolin nodded at the head of the little exploding loli who was eager to try.

"cut."

Huihui clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction.

She always wants to use explosive magic to blow up hard objects, as if constantly proving that her magic is the strongest.

However, this time the mission is to collect deer antlers, so if they are blown up, the mission will naturally fail.

"Higher-level magic isn't working, and explosion magic can't be used, so this time we'll be fighting in close combat, with the main goal being to capture and kill. Is that okay?"

"Received!" X4

Then Kobayashi began to assign tasks.

Similar to the previous arrangement, Darkness focused on defense to prevent the Crystal Deer from escaping, Krillin cooperated with Darkness to shoulder the burden of capturing and killing it, Aqua cast buffs and resurrection magic for everyone, and Sato Kazuma, who lacked attack power, protected Megumin who could not use magic.

A more reasonable arrangement.

"Having said that, why not set a trap?" Sato Kazuma prefers to sit back and wait, and the reason he does this is also related to his personality.

“It takes too long, and the investment is not proportional to the gains.”

But more importantly.

"Come on, there are so many of us, and we're just a deer immune to magic. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to sit there and wait for days?"

"really."

Sato Kazuma nodded and said with a smile, "Well, no matter what, we still have Kobayashi-senpai here, so it should be fine.

But Liu Zi asked curiously: "Master Xiaolin, why don't you use me?"

"What?"

"Using my words, it only takes one second to complete the task. It's such a convenient and quick method. There's no need for Master Kobayashi to take any risks at all."

“Because I want to grow.”

Kobayashi explained that refusing would save time and effort.

"If I keep going like this, I'll probably become a loser who wants to live as easily as possible while looking down on life. In the end, I'll become a hopeless man who only drinks and doesn't work, complaining, 'It's not me, it's the world's fault,' and then throwing bottles at you, Ryushi, telling you to go out and make money."

"What, what, where is such a man?!"

Darkness came over suddenly after hearing this, her cheeks flushed and she was panting, looking impatient.

Frightened Kobayashi pushed the perverted knight's face away from her, preventing her from getting close to him.

Good job!

You really are stubborn!

Who will be the one to destroy it next?!

After pushing the perverted knight away, Xiaolin instructed Liu Zi, saying, "To sum up, for the sake of the team's growth, Liu Zi, please don't take action, okay?"

"Yes, if Master Kobayashi says so."

Liu Zi agreed in a low voice, but her eyes darkened and she said venomously, "Sir Kobayashi, if you were in danger, just scream like a girl and I, as your servant, would definitely come to your rescue. Isn't it good to be a useless person who only relies on me?"

Wow……

Does she have a hidden yandere and sharp tongue?

Feeling that it would be inappropriate to continue talking, Kobayashi wisely changed the subject.

"Ahem, prepare to fight!"

"Oh!" X4

Everyone began to prepare.

Look, there is a lone crystal deer on the plain. It is rarely seen at this time of year and is a very rare monster.

Just remove the corners and you can eat it. The meat is tender, chewy and elastic, and the experience points you gain are 5 times that of cabbage!

"Using antlers must be awesome! I'm on it!"

Before Kobayashi could give any orders, Darkness rushed forward with a flushed face.

"Wait... idiot!"

Sato Kazuma tried to hold her back, but failed. This was a common practice, and Kobayashi was used to it.

"Sato-kun, I'm counting on you for backup."

After saying that, he also rushed forward.

The crystal deer is much harder to deal with than imagined. Not only is it strong but it is also very agile. The most annoying thing is that the horns on its head are very large and hard, and they can block every attack.

In addition, Darkness was always thinking about competing in strength, which invisibly caused trouble and burden to Krillin, resulting in a stalemate between the two sides.

【 】

Aqua cheered loudly from the side, while Sato Kazuma looked very angry.

"That perverted knight, why is she always so obsessed with a show of strength? Doesn't she know she's in the way? Left, move to the left, make room for attack! Ah, how can she be so stupid! It's pissing me off!"

He has the attitude of a big-talking king who is incompetent but still gives orders from the sidelines.

At this time, another crystal deer appeared in the field of vision.

It seemed to be a scout sent by the herd to find its lost companions, and it became visibly agitated when it saw the crystal deer on the plains.

"Huh? Why is there another one?"

Sato Kazuma thought something was wrong.

One deer is already a problem, and another one would definitely change the situation.

No, I need help!

Sato Kazuma thought of Kobayashi's instructions. He gritted his teeth and said to Huihui, "I'm going to help. Huihui and you, Aqua, if you see something bad happening, run away!"

"Okay, Kazuma, just go ahead and die without worry." Huihui nodded in agreement.

Sato Kazuma was speechless for a moment: "...You mean a decisive victory?"

"No, I'm going to die."

"How much do you distrust me?"

Sato Kazuma wanted to get angry, but he didn't have time to mess around with her now.

Take out the dagger and use the stealth skill to rush towards another crystal deer.

His goal was not to kill but to tie it down. As long as Kobayashi and the others dealt with the other deer, there would be no problem with this deer.

However, he misjudged the speed of both sides.

The crystal deer can run at a speed of 90 km/h, which is as fast as a small car speeding on the highway, and it can run for several hours without getting tired.

"Not good, not good, not good! I'm going to die, ...!"

When their eyes met, Sato Kazuma knew that he would never be able to outrun the Crystal Deer. He didn't expect that his attempt to help would end up causing more trouble.

Sato Kazuma tried his best to run forward, even using elementary wind magic to speed up, his face flushed red as he used all his strength.

But he still couldn't outrun the Crystal Deer.

Looking at the deer antlers approaching him, Sato Kazuma felt that his anus was in danger.

If he doesn't seek help, he will probably die of pleasure!

In every sense!

"Where are my teammates? Where are my teammates? Hurry up and save them!"

Sato Kazuma screamed for help at the top of his lungs. The scene was in chaos for a while. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was being chased for the throne in the Central Plains.

Xiaolin didn't hear it because he was concentrating on dealing with the combination of Darkness and Crystal Deer.

He didn't know when Darkness had become a nemesis of the monsters, leaving him with no idea where to start.

And Aqua couldn't help.

“There’s no other way, I’ll have to take action.” Huihui swung the cloak behind her, her eyes turning red. “Let me, the strongest explosion magician, help you!”

Then she began to chant a spell.

"Surrounding me are the unruly spirits, the flesh and blood of the abyss roaring wildly!

Now, be part of the red wave!

Pierce it!

——Explosion!!!”

boom!

Nuclear bomb cleans the ground!

The crystal deer that was chasing Sato Kazuma was suddenly blown into the sky, and Sato Kazuma, who was close to it, naturally could not escape the fate of being blown up.

Going to heaven together.

…

Afterwards, Kobayashi apologized to Sato Kazuma.

"Sorry, it was my oversight. I didn't realize there was another crystal deer."

"It's okay, it's okay, as long as the mission is completed."

Sato Kazuma, who was successfully resurrected by Aqua, waved his hand to show that he didn't care.

Although the result was a bit disappointing, he completed the task excellently and was still a little proud of himself.

"Then please accept this."

"……dagger?"

Placing before him was the reward for this mission, the Shadow Dagger.

Xiao Lin nodded and said, "Originally, I prepared this dagger for you because of your recent hard work, but now it feels like compensation. I'm sorry for my negligence."

"Senior Kobayashi..."

It was clearly him who overestimated the difference in strength between the two sides, but Senior Kobayashi still took the blame on himself.

Sato Kazuma was deeply moved.

If I were a girl, I would definitely marry him!

Kobayashi on the opposite side rubbed his arms unconsciously, always feeling that there was a malicious force staring at him that made him uncomfortable.