Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 103

(EP-103.2) Eyes #4

103 – Piercing Eyes #4

From Stage 3, skeletons in armor started appearing.

Hence the name “Skeleton Knights”.

Of course, unlike the shiny plates of real human knights, the skeletons’ was crude armor made by adding leather to metal pieces. However, there was a big difference between wearing this thing and not.

─Paimon-!

━Gueueuk!

Because of the armor, it became even more challenging to destroy them. However, once you did defeat them, they’d drop loot like herbs and bandages. It was actually enjoyable.

While picking up the dropped coins and herbs, I asked Mirna.

“Why are the Skeleton Knights carrying herbs?”

“It’s Narmi’s idea. She said it’ll be more fun if there’s loot.”

“I see...”

The bright and cheerful Narmi flashed through my mind. Speaking of, I wonder what she was doing right now.

“So, what is Lady Narmi doing now?”

“... Why are you curious about that?”

I was just asking casually, but Mirna’s attitude suddenly changed like a sharp hedgehog. We were talking fine just now, so this was awkward.

Did I ask something I shouldn’t ask?

“I didn’t mean any harm. I’m sorry if it was a rude question.”

“.......”

I sincerely apologized, but Mirna was still upset and looked at me with suspicion.

Now the atmosphere was really getting awkward...

As I was hesitating, Mirna sighed and said.

“How many more times can you use your strange magic?”

With her question, I felt my remaining capacity.

My total magic power was around 200 and Paimon consumed around 10, plus I’d already used it 12 times.

“About five more times.”

Technically, there was still 8 left in the tank, but 5 should be the ideal number where I could use it stably.

However, Mirna asked in confusion.

“Five times?”

“Is it too little?”

“No, we’re going to take a break anyway. There’s a rest area near here.”

“A rest area?”

“It’s a place where the dead don’t approach.”

Mirna proceeded to lead me somewhere.

Then she suddenly started touching the stone wall. She must have been trying to press a button, since something soon clicked as a door revealed itself.

“There was a hidden door.”

It was like a secret room about the size of a studio apartment. Inside were lit torches, dry logs and wooden boxes.

Giiik-.

Inside a box, there were necessities like a blanket made to be stored for a long time. This place felt like a shelter.

Joljoljoljol-.

I could also see clean flowing water from the sink-like fountain.

“Is the water safe to drink?”

“Yes. It can also help with the healing a little.”

Slurp-.