Monster of the Burning Land

Slash—!

“Kieeeek!”

With a chilling severing sound, the Monster’s body split in two. The group of Lizardmen that had been pestering the Extermination Squad was quickly dealt with.

Indeed, the claim of many Monsters was no exaggeration; as soon as we entered, we were greeted by swarms of them.

Though it was a region burning on all sides, Life Forms still managed to live there. I had no idea how they found food.

The types of Monsters were quite varied: Lizardmen wreathed in Flame, scorpions spewing fire from their tails, giant snakes with superheated fangs, and more. Each one was threatening, but the People gathered here were no pushovers. Thanks to them, the Monsters themselves weren't a major problem yet.

Even Neria was actively participating.

“...Pierce.”

Thwack—!

At her single word, the Monster in front was impaled. One of the Adventurers who saw it praised Neria...