Chapter 217: First Protector!

As soon as the fat rabbit fell, the system chimed in.

[Congratulations On Your Victory!]

[Quest: Free the Fairy!]

Was there really a need for the quest part? He glanced at the little creature inside. She was staring at him, her green eyes shining and her wings flapping in happiness.

"My herooo!" Her cute voice resounded, her green hair bobbing up in down as she inspected him from head to toe. "So handsome!!!"

Now she was suddenly acting like any fairy her age, even excitingly clapping. She sure looked different than her previously calm appearance.

"Sure, whatever. Anyway, what's up with all the dead flowers?" It looked even worse than the instance version he had seen in his previous life.

"It's horrible! Something very, very bad happened! Everyone went crazy! First, it was the rabbits, but then the protectors! And then, and then, they waaa!" She loudly sobbed.

"Crazy? How do we fix this mess?" The protectors were magical creations supposed to protect this place. Any malfunction could have dire consequences.

"T-that we need ingredients from the protectors. Then we should be able to create an elixir to save everyone and—"

"Mini-Bosses? Alright, let's go!" Jack nodded as he grabbed the cage.

The tiny fairy couldn't help but jerk in shock as they left. What about comforting or freeing her?! Didn't humans love to save cute girls? She shyly looked his way.

"M-mister hero, I think the key to the cage is on that bad bunny's body and—"

"Don't care. Anyway, no need to worry. You'll be totally safe in there. Ah, except if you needlessly attract monsters. Then you're 100% dead." He shrugged.

What?! There was no trace of compassion at all in his voice! He could have as well been talking to a rock! Wasn't she cute?! How was he still so cold toward her?!

Jack chuckled as he noticed the flabbergasted fairy. Now she sure as hell would have to watch her mouth! Well, if she wanted to live at least.

The fairy suddenly shuddered. Was this man a sadist?! What the hell?! How was she supposed to cope with that?! What if he wanted to tear her beautiful body apart?!

He kept silently walking while she kept twisting in her cage.

"Woo?" (Puzzled!)

Moon Moon was curiously staring at this tiny creature. She was so small that she could fit in its paws easily. Also, her wings and pointy ears sure were strange!

But it quickly focused on their mission as they started fighting again. Killing bunnies required all its attention!

It followed its master as they navigated the area, avoiding the larger groups and progressing while killing the stragglers. Then they reached a new area, an empty one.

"Monsters instantly disappearing universally means a tough fight ahead," Jack whispered, with the fairy gulping.

Then they arrived at a large clearing with only a gorgeous red flower in the middle. But this time, Moon Moon quickly used its nose and found the issue.

"Woo!" (It's right there!)

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It pointed toward the Invisible Deer with its small paw. The sneaky creature was standing right above the flower! As for how to beat it...Jack wasn't sure. They'd have to improvise.

"Alright, let's do this." He led the way.

The four courageously headed toward the Boss. The fairy couldn't believe her eyes. They were going to fight it head-on?! Human, wolf, chicken, rat..what kind of team was that?!

"Boys, it's time for barbecue!" Jack happily threw fire at the creature.

Honestly, he wasn't sure if they could defeat this thing. After all, he knew that his ghoulish touch wouldn't kill a Boss even after many stacks.

They would have to slowly lower its HP by working as a team! That's when its name tag flashed for a fraction of a second.

< Trickster Savage Invisible Deer Lv 20 ???>

"Holy shit! Be careful, everyone: it's a trickster! It may use illusion magic!" Jack warned as the creature went on the offensive.

The basic attack pattern of the creature was the same as its regular counterpart, but it was obviously smarter. With every charge, it would adapt its trajectory!

"Woo!" (Annoyed!)

The little wolf had observed its master's movements earlier and now perfectly reproduced the dodges! Sadly, the creature was so fast that there was no counterattack chance!

But even with its high specs, they somehow managed to cope with it. This actually worried Jack as it meant the danger was yet to come.

After a few minutes of intense fire/acid throwing and slashing/pecking/biting, the burning, invisible creature suddenly stopped in the middle of the clearing.

— Bellow! —

Along with its cry, the entire world went dark!— At least for the two living beings.

"Woo?!" (Panicking!)

This little wolf yelped in fright. How was it supposed to help its master now?! But then his steady voice resounded, reassuring it.

"Concentrate on what you hear and smell. This blindness is nothing more than a game. Now, show me what you got!"

"Woo!!!!!" (Burning with heavenly fighting spirit!)

Jack gave a wry smile hearing his revitalized companion. A player would have probably still been frozen in shock, yet it was already pouncing on the Boss.

As for the undead, they were still acting the very same.

#Demonic Energy Eyes OP!

They managed to survive and soon recovered their sight as they kept battling non-stop. All until it stopped once more.

This time it was quite the opposite. Instead of not seeing, they were seeing it all! The Boss gave a victorious snort, knowing this would take them down— or so it thought.

"Woo!!" (Excited!)

Moon Moon's vision was glowing all over. At this moment, it didn't even twitch since it wasn't its first time. This was just like at that fun party!!

The burning Boss suddenly gasped in shock as they didn't hesitate one bit. They had already defeated the spell, how?!

It could only defend itself, trying to destroy the puny creatures that had dared to challenge it. But, how the heck were they so slippery?!

It kept taking more and more damage until came the time for its last big attack! Now they would 100% die!

This time it blinded one of them, made the other see countless colors, and finally used its trump card: it made the enemy see him as their loved one!

It happily went to crush the wolf. This one was bound to be especially vulnerable as its mind would be weaker, hehehe!

"Woo?" (Puzzled!)

The little one was confused. Why did this new guy look like its master? Was he trying to fool it? How ridiculous! As if it would fall for such an obvious trick!

Moon Moon attacked the impostor without a second thought, and the Boss never saw it coming. After all, the link between master and pet wasn't exactly common knowledge.

The party finally towered over their defeated opponent, enjoying their sweet prizes.

— Acquired Red Daisies! —

— Acquired Fairy Dust! —

— Acquired Deer Antler! —

Red Daisies —> Quest Item

Fairy dust had the most basic illusion magic effect. It made people pay less attention to the user, but only out of combat. Still pretty useful overall!

[ Congratulations On Slaying the Boss! ]

[ Acquired Invisible Deer Hooves!]

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Rare Invisible Deer Hooves

Rank E

Level 20

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[Armor Rating] 5

[Armor Type] Leather

[Durability] Good

[Attribute] +4 AGI

[Trait] + Bonus Speed IF Unseen

[Active] Lower Body Invisibility (1/day)

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Jack glanced at the boots while sighing. #SOON!

"Great job, hero! Can you please release me now? Pretty please!!" The fairy was chiming in now that the danger was gone.

"Naw, you can stay in the cage for now. Anyway, where are we going now?" Jack inquired.

"T-that, toward the next guardian: he's as big as a house!" She exclaimed while extending her small arms as much as she could..

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[A/N] Hype! Feb Mass Release Time! ??

Partying can come in handy at times! Right?!