Chapter 21

"Hyaah!"

At Ruche's attack, the Patchwork Bear fell apart.

【You gained 43 Experience Points.】

The Experience Points came through without a hitch.

I used 〈Shadowstep〉 to immobilize the monster and deflect its attacks, while Ruche steadily dealt damage with her 〈Iron-Piercer〉 knife.

We were getting used to this routine.

"I did it! Elymas-san, I went from 【Lv: 16】 to 【Lv: 19】!"

Ruche's Level was rising steadily.

Once she reached 【Lv: 21】, we could start our main objective: hunting the Moneybags Larna.

"All right, just one more monster... Any old one will do..."...