Side Chapter: The Prideful Demon Lord That Fell In Love and the Broken Summoned Hero (XXIV).
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Third Floor.
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A group of goblins rushed toward them, brandishing rusty swords and wooden clubs.
"GOBLINS! HARUKI, YOU TAKE THE-"
THWACK! THWACK! THWACK!
By the time Haruki finished drawing his weapon, every goblin was already lying on the ground.
Avery stood in the middle of the corridor, casually shaking her hand. "Wow. These guys really need to work on their reaction speed. I guess being in combat in a warzone really shaped me differently."
Haruki slowly lowered his weapon.
"...You're so strong.."
"Huh? Sorry! I'll leave you some next time!"
There wouldn't be a next time.
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Fifth Floor.
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A swarm of poisonous slimes blocked their path.
Haruki carefully examined the creatures, searching for their weaknesses.
"Avery-san, these slimes might be resistant to physical attacks. We should probably determine-"
SPLASH!
