Chapter 64: Run Away From the Killer Hornet!

Original: Chapter 64: Run Away From the Killer Hornet!

Run! Run! Run! Uooooooooh!

I’m still being chased by 30 Killer Hornets. They’re beyond persistent.

“Seriously, nobody likes clingy people! Though, they’re not people, they’re bees!”

I kept running and running, even while doing a solo comedy routine.

Oh, a group of somewhat dazed-looking rodent Monsters are blocking my path. They were standing on two legs, gathered in a group of about three, chatting like humans…

“Excuse me!”

I said, shoving them aside to clear a path. I’m really sorry, but it’s a life-or-death emergency, so I had no choice.

Two seconds after I shoved the Monsters aside, I heard a Monster scream that sounded like “Gyoeeeh!” It seems even Monsters consider Killer Hornets a threat. I hope they weren’t stung.

I entered a Trail, came out into a wide Area, then entered another Trail and came out into another wide Area.

“Wow, an amazing Flower Field.”

My vision was filled with a Flower Field. Various flowers were in full bloom. There were also many Fluffblooms blooming.

“S-sorry!”

I plunged into the Flower Field. I feel bad for trampling them, but the Killer Hornets are still stubbornly chasing me, so I can’t help it.

“Whoa, there’s a girl dashing like crazy.”

“Looks like we might get a panty shot.”

“Damn, she might be my type.”

There were three well-built guys saying things like that.

I might be running so hard that my underwear is showing, but I can’t believe they’re thinking about that when they see me in a life-or-death situation. Are they stupid?

“I’m gonna go talk to her.”

“Eh? Don’t you have another girl you’re seriously after?”

“What a scumbag. Hahaha.”

A guy wearing Armor and a bandana on his head started walking towards me.

But I completely ignored him. I dashed into the next Trail.

“Hey, cutie, wait up!”

Another guy shouted.

“Hey, idiot! Look behind you!”

“Huh? Behind me? No way, seriously?”

“Hey, what are you doing trying to fight with a Weapon! The rule in the Red Zone is to run the instant you see those bees! You’ll die!”

“Ugyaaaaaaah! It hurts!”

“Hey, let’s go help him!”

“Are you stupid? Are you really going to help him? A swarm of bees is Recommended Conquest Level 100+. They’ve claimed many victims! The rule is to run if you’re targeted! In the Dungeon, everyone is responsible for themselves! It’s all his fault! Let’s get out of here!”

“Gyaaaaaaaah! I’m gonna die! Hey, why are you running away! I’ll haunt you!”

“Idiot! Don’t come over here!”

Are they stupid? Are they stupid? They couldn’t assess the situation because they saw me running for my life? Getting stung by bees because they were distracted by a girl? That’s unbelievable for an Adventurer.

I ran without looking back.

“Phew… phew… hah… hah… I think I finally lost them… I wonder if that guy is okay… I hope he has an Antidote…”

Should I somehow meet up with him from another route and give him a Potion…? If he can recover his Stamina, he might be able to make it back to the Plaza without an Antidote.

No, the situation wasn’t that forgiving. A loud buzzing sound was approaching. The Killer Hornets had entered the Trail I was in.

“Coming this far is just malicious stalking!”

I feel like their numbers have decreased a bit, but I can’t handle this many. So, I have no choice but to run.

I just kept running and running and running… I have to survive… I absolutely have to survive… For the sake of the rodents and the Flower Field that sacrificed themselves to keep me alive.

Anyway, I ran and ran and ran. I kept running and running until I couldn’t hear the Killer Hornets’ buzzing anymore.

“Ah… ah… I’m… so… ti…red…”

I’ve never run this hard, not even at the sports day when I was a kid. My adrenaline is pumping like crazy. My legs are swollen and heavy.

I think I ended up running for about 15 minutes. I entered a normal zone from the Red Zone, and I ran quite a bit from there too.

I passed by other Adventurers a few times, but no one helped me. They were all people who sensed the danger and ran away as fast as they could. Well, I guess that’s understandable. I’d run away immediately if I were in the same situation.

“Phew… that was close… I’ll definitely be careful of bees from now on…”

I walked back to the Plaza.

Ugh, my legs are heavy… Should I drink a Potion? It’s going to be tough to walk home in this state.

“Oh, I found some Medicinal Herbs at just the right time.”

I was able to replenish my Materials, so I guess it’s okay to drink a Potion.

I think there will be some Slimes on the way back to the Plaza. I should be able to replenish my Mana Gemstone too, so I’ll drink a Potion.

I took out an Empty Bottle from my Item Space and started drinking the Potion.

“Glug, glug, glug, ahhh, it works. Feels good.”

I was drinking while walking, so I couldn’t drink it properly, and quite a bit of the Potion spilled from the corner of my mouth.

The Potion dripped from my chin onto the bare skin inside my Tracksuit. The cold sensation of the Potion mercilessly soaked my breasts and stomach.

“Oh, it might be see-through…? No, I’m safe. It’s a Tracksuit, so it won’t be see-through that easily.”

That was close. I’m not wearing a bra, so it would have been a disaster if it had been see-through.

“Phew, that was delicious.”

I returned the Empty Bottle to my Item Space.

Hmm? Something feels missing? I feel like there are fewer Bottles than there should be.

“Oh, that’s right. I left it with the beautiful upperclassman.”

What should I do? I don’t have the energy to go back and get it. But it’s a valuable Item, so I want it back soon.

I stopped walking. I’m really worried. I don’t want to go back on the path where the Killer Hornets are. Can I somehow detour and go to the upperclassman’s place? But wait, I thought you weren’t supposed to give Dungeon Bottles to other people…

『Chiyusaki Sayuki, regarding the Bottle you entrusted to another person earlier』

“Oh, a message popped up.”

『Due to the strong wishes of the other party, they would like to express their gratitude and return it to you directly when you come to the Dungeon tomorrow. Do you agree?』

The options 『Yes』 and 『No』 appeared in front of me.

“Then, no.”

I want to make a new Potion soon. I want the Bottle back in my hands as soon as possible.

However, the 『No』 option quickly dodged away, and the 『Yes』 option moved to the tip of my finger.

“What the!”

I pressed 『Yes』.

『You should cherish your first kiss』

“Seriously! Are you still bringing up that joke!”

I thought it was quite a nasty system.

『I hope you can become good friends』

Mind your own business.