A few seconds later, I realized that the ones affected by the aura pressure weren't only the monsters—every human within a radius of a thousand meters was affected as well.
From ordinary people, knights, and soldiers to elite adventurers, they all lost consciousness instantly, unable to withstand the pressure of the aura.
What should I do?
Suddenly, the thought of using magic crossed my mind—to wipe out the remaining monsters.
Imagine, imagine, imagine.
Magic manifests through the user's imagination.
The more refined the user's imagination, the stronger and better the magic produced.
This time, I imagined a one-meter-long sword of light with unrivaled sharpness.
In an instant, thousands of light swords appeared out of nowhere and rained down upon all the surrounding monsters.
The monsters' hysterical screams echoed continuously, lasting for several seconds before gradually fading away until they disappeared completely.
"If the royal mages saw an attack like this, they'd go insane," I muttered softly with a satisfied smile.
Honestly, I never expected to be able to use magic so easily—especially high-tier magic I had never seen before, like light swords.
Maybe, just as Shizuku said, I really do have extraordinary talent, especially when it comes to magic.
Once again, I surveyed the surrounding area, making sure no monsters remained before hurriedly returning to the forest.
…..
Thud!
A burly man nearly two meters tall dropped to his knees, cold sweat pouring down his body.
The full armor covering him was already half-destroyed, and the cloth draped over his back was soaked with monster blood and the blood of fallen warriors.
His expression was stiff; his lips twitched several times as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out.
He remained frozen in place, staring at the Forest of a Thousand Monsters.
"Ugh…"
A soldier finally opened his eyes.
Remembering that he was still on the battlefield, he immediately stood up and cautiously scanned his surroundings.
When he noticed the towering, muscular man, his body tensed, and words slipped out of his mouth unconsciously.
"Lord Vanatus, what has frightened you so badly?"
Indeed, Vanatus was staring at the Forest of a Thousand Monsters in sheer terror.
The face that was usually calm and resolute now looked nervous—almost cowardly.
In the eyes of the soldiers, Vanatus was a supreme existence, far above adventurers and knights.
Seeing such a revered figure like this would shock anyone into silence.
"Monsters… there are terrifying monsters in the Forest of a Thousand Monsters…"
Vanatus's voice was quiet, but the fear in it was unmistakable.
Even though the soldier hadn't seen the monsters himself, he felt fear creeping into his heart as well.
…..
When I returned, Shizuku had already finished developing the teleportation magic.
"Master Krai, what was that just now?"
"Ugh, so you felt it too."
I smiled awkwardly in response to Shizuku's question.
"Your aura was extremely clear, Master. There was no way I wouldn't feel it."
"…That's true. I lost control of my emotions when I saw so many humans being killed by monsters."
"I understand."
As expected of Shizuku, she grasped the situation immediately after hearing only part of the story.
If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have understood so easily.
"But Master, what about the humans there?"
"That…"
"Did Master Krai just leave them behind?"
I gave a bitter smile and nodded.
"I didn't want to hurt them with my aura, so I hurried away after defeating all the monsters."
"Master Krai, if left untreated, many of those humans will die—or at the very least, go insane."
Thump, thump!
"Shizuku, what should I do? I don't want that to happen!"
I panicked, staring at Shizuku with my body trembling.
"Ahem! Leave this matter to me—but I'd like to request a reward from Master Krai."
"I'll do anything as long as you can help me!"
A meaningful grin appeared on Shizuku's perfectly beautiful face.
"Very well. Leave the rest to me."
Shizuku confidently set off to take care of the humans who had fainted from the aura pressure.
Thud!
I collapsed onto a rock, breathing heavily.
"Even with power like this… my heart is still human. Thank goodness."
It took about half an hour before Shizuku returned.
The moment I sensed her aura, I stood up to greet her—but instead, I found myself captivated by her appearance.
Shizuku was wearing a black-and-white maid outfit—very modest, yet undeniably sexy.
Her large breasts stood out prominently, as if they were about to spill out of her clothes.
Noticing my gaze, different from usual, Shizuku showed a satisfied grin.
"Master Krai, how do I look? Does it suit me?"
Gulp!
"It suits you very well, but where did you get that outfit?"
I couldn't avert my eyes, especially because her chest was far too eye-catching.
"I saved a human woman wearing clothes like this earlier. It seems she uses it to serve men in the adult entertainment district. She said this outfit is very effective at attracting attention and satisfying men's desires."
"I see… it really suits you."
I said this while turning my face away, unable to endure her charm any longer.
"Hehehe, it seems Master Krai likes it too. In that case, this outfit will officially become my everyday wear."
"Ahem! I appreciate the thought, but you should wear whatever you find most comfortable. With your perfect beauty, any outfit would look enchanting on you."
Shizuku pondered for a moment and then nodded.
"Thank you for your concern, Master Krai. As a note, this outfit was created with magic—there's no other clothing more comfortable than this."
"I understand."
Suddenly, Shizuku smiled mischievously, stepped beside me, and hugged my arm, pressing it between her breasts.
Gulp!
My throat instantly went dry, my body temperature rising from the stimulation of Shizuku's chest.
"Master Krai, would you like to do it while I'm wearing a maid outfit?"
It was an incredibly tempting offer. If not for the open surroundings, I would have accepted without hesitation.
"Ahem! Let's save it for tonight. For now, let's head to the eastern continent."
"…Very well."
Was it just my imagination, or did Shizuku look extremely disappointed by my refusal?
Damn it! She's adorable even when she's disappointed!
And for the record, I didn't refuse—I just said we'd save it for tonight.
As if she heard my thoughts, Shizuku immediately became cheerful again as she activated the teleportation magic.
By the way, Shizuku was still hugging my arm between her breasts.
Because it felt warm and comfortable, I closed my eyes and quietly enjoyed it to the fullest.
"Master Krai, since this is my first time using teleportation magic, it will take longer, and there's a chance we'll appear in a random location."
"Huh?! Why didn't you say that earlier?!"
"I didn't think it was necessary. Even if we appear somewhere random, we'll still be on the eastern continent."
"In that case, it's fine. Let's just hope we don't land in a dangerous place like the Forest of a Thousand Monsters."
"Don't worry! I'll annihilate any monsters that attack us with my absolute power!"
Squish!
Shizuku replied enthusiastically while pressing her breasts even harder against my arm.
I should have advised her, but since it felt so good and comfortable, I decided to let her do as she pleased.
A magic circle appeared beneath our feet. The next moment, our bodies were absorbed by it, starting from our toes up to the tips of our hair.
…..
Kingdom of Helmut, royal audience hall.
"A monster capable of using magic and slaughtering countless other monsters—can this report truly be trusted?"
Voum Helmut stared skeptically at the messenger.
"Your Majesty, General Vanatus himself reported this to me. He also advised that the kingdom evacuate the border regions for the safety of the people."
Bang!
Voum Helmut slammed his hand against the table.
"What nonsense?! Evacuate the border regions? Absolutely impossible! Even organizing an evacuation already infuriates me!"
"…"
"Tell Vanatus this! It's his duty—along with the soldiers and knights—to maintain security throughout the kingdom. I want this issue resolved immediately, and the border cities must return to normal at once. End of discussion!"
"…Yes, I will relay your words to General Vanatus."
… .. .
To be continued…