Capítulo 14: Gluttonous Yeti

Walking in the footsteps of Midnight Aegis, it takes us about two hours. Since Wort Island is not that large, we're likely approaching the center soon.

"Lord Elysion, are you okay...?"

My fiancee's voice came from to which I hurriedly held my panting and replied, "Yes."

Covered in armor from head to toe, it must be heavy and hot, but she showed a cooler expression than me, and her steps were light. 'Clearly, our physical capabilities are on different levels.'

"So, how much longer until we reach where that magical creature is?" Just as I ask the tiny cat hushes then replies.

"Ssh! It's... it's just ahead, meow."

Midnight Aegis skillfully puts its front paw to its mouth, urging us to be quiet. From its heightened vigilance, we can deduce two things.

One is that the magical creature is so dangerous that any slight alert might immediately put us in jeopardy. The other is that if we remain quiet, it might not detect us... in other words, its detection abilities might not be that advanced.

"And... it's right ahead, meow."

Stopping in the shadow of the grass, Midnight Aegis abruptly changes its demeanor from the previous atmosphere, revealing a stern expression. Also... it seems to be trembling.

"Which one...?"

Pushing through the grass and peering ahead I attempt to recognize the beast ahead...

'What? Why didn't I think of this when Midnight Aegis was around?'

A massive magical creature, with a grotesque and bloated build, its skin the complete opposite of snow-white, resembling a sow in its repulsiveness... No, it was once a divine beast, a messenger of the gods, now reduced to this state.

—Raid Boss, 'Gluttonous Yeti.'

In 'Engage Hundred times' limited-time event, Gluttonous Yeti was a raid boss that captured Midnight Aegis domain and posed as a major opponent for the players.

In the regular RPG part, players cooperate to defeat the suddenly appearing raid boss, Gluttonous Yeti, during the Midnight Aegis subjugation.

The obtained subjugation points determine the ranking, and players with the most points can acquire the SSR weapon 'Slaughter Blade and Yeti's Butchery.'

"This seems... impossible, doesn't it?"

I muttered, feeling a chill down my spine. Raid boss levels in 'Enhaza' increase with the subjugation count. Initially, even solo players or weak parties could defeat it, but that is a game and this is reality. I can't gauge the Yeti's strength before us.

"Everyone, right now..."

I turned around, intending to suggest a retreat.

"Mother-sama... wait for me..."

"Eh!? Hey!? Wait, don't go…" I tried to stop the little cat but it was already too late.

Midnight Aegis, forgetting its usual 'nya,' roared or more like fiercely whimpered with a face filled with hatred, leaping forward.

'Was that part of its character? A surprising fact and useless information.'

"Bugo...?" In return, the undead giant carefreely brought its attention to the little fellow.

"Today... today, I will stop your breath! I will take revenge for my mother! Nyyaaaa!"

With great enthusiasm, Midnight Aegis jumped in front of Yeti, trying to intimidate the opponent with it's small body.

"Lord Elysion, I suggest that the Lady and you to retreat immediately."

Mir, appearing behind me unnoticed, her usual mocking tone hidden, quietly informed me. She must have calmly analyzed Yeti's strength before making this judgment.

In other words, the current Yeti is considerably high level. At least, it's challenging even if Serena and Mir fight together.

"..."

With her sapphire eyes, Serena stared at me, as if asking me what to do next.

"My strong ally is with me! So, I will definitely win—!?"

"Buhahahaha! Shut up, you fool!"

Hearing that, Midnight Aegis, realizing we aren't behind it, turns around.

Confused, it realizes we're not there, and in that moment, Yeti strikes it with its front paw, sending it rolling on the ground.

The little cat had no time to retort with a witty remark... but Mir grabbed my shoulder and shook her head.

In other words, abandon Midnight Aegis.

During this exchange, Yeti, looking at the moaning Midnight Aegis on the ground, laughs grotesquely, like an ugly sow.

Now... honestly, by abandoning Midnight Aegis, it would be difficult to obtain the 'Shield of Midnight Aegis,' and my training plan would likely undergo significant changes when entering the 'Enhaza' main story.

However, changing the combat style won't be so challenging since I haven't even started with the basics of shield.

So...

—Gaaan!

'Shit, fuck this!'

"Buhii?"

"Get your filthy feet off! You swine bastard!"

I shake off Mir's hand, jump out of the tall grass and charge towards Yeti, who is caught off guard by my sudden attack. With swift and precise movements, I strike him with the iron shield I had been holding, delivering a solid blow to his knee. I shout at him with a dirty tone that is befitting my title - 'Incompetent Prince'.

"Fight me, you bastard!"