NOVEL WEB Chapter 106 - The effects of Mii-chan's shampoo are tremendous.
106 The effects of Mii-chan’s shampoo are tremendous.
Before me, the remains of goblins and insect-type monsters are scattered around.
Before I could be surprised, this is actually lucky. Mii-chan, please start storing them.
“Mii.”
Pretending to look around with Mii-chan, I gather the bodies randomly and have her store them.
“This is bad, Nero-kun.”
“What’s wrong?”
“It seems this is a battleground between goblins and other monsters.”
“Moreover, it seems they were fighting not long ago.”
It’s already getting close to evening since we moved from the first camping spot. In about an hour, the sun will start to set. We found a goblin settlement about an hour ago. They’re probably fighting with the goblins from that settlement.
“Camping right in the middle of the conflict… Or should we move at night?”
“Let’s camp.”
“Are you serious?”
“I have measures against insect-type monsters. I’m also interested in the conflict with the goblins.”
So, we start looking for a campsite. We didn’t find a cave, but we did find a place where a giant tree has fallen and its base has become hollow. We surround it with fallen trees and other debris.
“Everyone, it’s bath time. Perro, turn into a cat too.”
With Yuri-san and Aniya-san helping, it was finished quickly. The men are sprinkling the used washing water around. Why? It’s to repel insects with Mii-chan’s shampoo. This was proven effective on Brocken Mountain.
When the women asked for water to wipe their bodies, I put water into a large bucket and warmed it. I also dissolved some of Mii-chan’s shampoo in a smaller bucket and left it there. Even a light wipe should feel good. After that, I was asked to step outside. It wasn’t necessary, but I did.
Outside, I prepared warm water in buckets for the men and wiped their bodies. Soaking a towel in the shampoo water and wiping their bodies felt nice and had a refreshing, faint green apple scent. Lou-san also said this level of scent is acceptable.
I carefully sprinkled the used water around.
“Is this really going to work?”
“Insect-type monsters won’t come near. It’s been proven.”
“I’ve heard of some specific monsters disliking certain smells, but I’ve never heard of such a medicine.”
Well, of course not. It’s a godly effect. So, let’s proceed with this setting in my world.
“It’s a secret medicine from my grandmother.”
“Speaking of which, Nero-kun, your grandmother was an apothecary, right?”
“She said she lacked talent, but even this medicine alone could make a fortune. How about teaming up with me?”
Miranda-san is scary. Her eyes are like a lecher’s.
Mii-chan’s cat products are too dangerous to be made public. That’s a no.
It’s getting dark. Since we’re inside the hollow, we can’t start a fire. We light the lamp and make sure no light leaks outside.
For dinner, since we can’t use fire, I distribute boiled pasta with meat sauce to everyone.
“Nero, this is delicious, meow!”
“Mii.”
“Argh,”
“Sera and Lu-kun are having trouble eating the pasta, so I cut it into smaller pieces for them. Mii-chan seems satisfied with her cat food.”
“Mii.”
“Sorry about always having to rely on you.”
“Originally, we should be preparing the food ourselves…”
“But with the meals you provide, we’d be embarrassed to serve our own cooking.”
“It’s definitely not something you’d expect for camping food.”
Not only the women but also the men are nodding in agreement. I’m extremely pleased that they’re enjoying it.
“By the way, the insects are really staying away.”
“I can feel their gazes.”
“They’re definitely keeping an eye on us.”
“It’s better if they don’t come close.”
For the night, Perro, Sera, and I, along with the cat beastman Lou-san, Tim, and Aniya, will rest early. We’ll go check things out if there’s a clash between the goblins and insect-type monsters. Mii-chan and Lu-kun are staying behind, being pampered by the women who are left behind.
I wonder how long I’ve been asleep? Kevin, the leader of the Darkfang, wakes me up.
“It seems it’s starting.”
“Got it.”
Perro and Sera are already up. I prepare, making sure my equipment is in order and taking both guns just in case.
Among us, I’m the only one without a stealth skill, so I’ll follow everyone’s instructions.
“That’s amazing.”
“There’s an enormous number.”
“More importantly, they’re completely avoiding us.”
Right now, we’re behind the insect-type monsters. An enormous number of monsters are gathering, but it seems the battle has already started at the forefront.
Ants and spiders are the main ones, but there are also centipedes and G-monsters (mantises) visible. It looks like there’s a commanding monster directing them, and they’re not just fighting blindly.
After leaving a few monsters behind, the rest of the army starts to move. It seems like a full-scale assault. The remaining monsters must be the main force. I’m curious about the front line.
“This is bad. The goblins are trying to flank us.”
“Seriously… is it a diversion?”
“Goblins don’t have that kind of intelligence…”
“Even if goblins don’t, higher-ranked monsters do. It’s troublesome…”
I see goblins trying to flank behind the insect-type monsters. They seem to be aiming to get between us and the insect-type monsters. We should support them.
“It wouldn’t be interesting if the insect-type monsters lose here. I’ll provide support.”
“Support? What are you going to do?”
“Well, just watch.”
I set up my rifle under the moonlight. Since the goblins are gathered in a group, even if I miss a bit, I should hit one of them.
Whoosh!
The goblins start making a racket. I keep firing multiple shots. Honestly, I’m not confident if I’m hitting them.
The goblins’ screams are heard several times, and it seems the insect-type monsters’ leader has noticed the goblins. The threat of a surprise attack is now gone.
“What is that, Nero!”
“It’s a secret weapon.”
“All shots hit, but only one was fatal.”
“That’s sufficient. The goal was to alert the insect-type monsters.”
“That’s fine, but… this is a bad situation.”
The goblins are coming towards us… It seems they’ve been counterattacked by the insect-type monsters, but why are they coming this way? They should be on the opposite side of their territory!
“Isn’t there nothing we can do?”
“Mii…”