While the ice totem can extend up to approximately one kilometer in length, the distance to that small town is definitely not that short.

Finally, on my 14th summoning of the ice totem, a voice came from afar.

"Stop! What are you guys up to?"

Looking in the direction of the voice, a youth... no, a girl with a bow and arrow was charging towards us on horseback.

With short blue hair and a braid, and a neutral voice, at first I thought it was a boy until I saw the gender next to the name... turns out it's a girl.

When she rode up to us and stopped her horse, Miss Mary leisurely spoke.

"Well, it's just to make sure we don't get lost with magic."

"Huh?"

Looking carefully at our outfits, she couldn't help but gulp.

"Mages and knights... students from Gray Academy and Duoge Academy... oh, sorry, I had thought someone was intentionally damaging the forest..."

"Even if someone is intentionally damaging the forest, rushing over like this will only get you killed."

Aliyah looked at the girl before us with an idiotic expression.

I felt like she had that same expression when she looked at me.

It must be my imagination.

"But... I can't shake the feeling..."

"Alright, alright."

I interrupted.

Listening further would just be idiotic theories.

"Are you from the village called Musta?"

"Yes."

"...A hunter?"

"Huh? How did you know?"

"Um... judging from your equipment."

I won't say it's because I saw your title.

Marl

Female, 15 years old

Hunter LV8

Kind · Straightforward · Villager from Musta · Novice Hunter · The Careless

"Oh, yes, I am a hunter from Musta..."

"Perfect, we're actually planning to stay in Musta for a night. Can you lead the way?"

"Of course! But... our village may be a bit unsafe recently... oh no, the village chief told me not to tell travelers, otherwise no one would come."

This person is just an idiot.

"Pfft..."

Aliyah burst out laughing uncontrollably.

"Cough, alright, we understand the situation. Please lead the way."

"Is it really alright... ah, no, okay, please follow me."

"Fir, she said it's unsafe..."

"That's exactly why we should go, don't forget who we are."

Side Quest: Eliminate the Demon Wolf

Target: Magical Black Wolf King

Quest Reward: Wolf's Heart - Black

Special Completion Condition: Understand the reason for wolf demonization

Special Completion Condition Reward: Acquire Wolf Transformation Gene

"This..."

Taishi Xi, Aliyah, and Miss Mary beside me stopped and started tapping on the air.

Hey, hey, can't you hang the menu in front of you? It wouldn't look so strange... at least.

But this wolf transformation gene... is this a mistake? I can already ghostize and rageize, adding wolfization on top of that... it definitely would become something very strange.

Oh well, if they're interested...

Just as I turned my head, I saw all three of them with green gleams in their eyes!

How terrifying! Do you really want it that badly?

"Marl over there!"

Aliyah shouted loudly.

"Yes!"

Marl was startled and shivered uncontrollably.

"Quit dawdling! Show us the way!"

"Ah, okay..."

The four of us rushed out together, feeling like we had just heard about a half-price sale.

Too terrifying!

In a short while, the group had run quite a distance away.

"Brother, aren't we going to chase after them?"

"No hurry, anyway... the effect is about the same."

I said calmly, then looked at Loyce next to me...

This guy had been staring at Oyado without moving the entire time.

...

"Well, we should just go after them."

Is there anyone normal in our team other than me?