Middle-Aged Man Isekai Summoning - Chapter 43
The Lake
Our subjugation had become much easier compared to the beginning. That was because the wolves summoned by Iris handled almost all of the scouting and surprise attacks on the monster beasts. It reached a point where we barely had to do anything.
(As expected of the wolf-samas. Even if they bite me a few times, I'll forgive them!)
While admiring the wolves' hard work, I expressed my gratitude to them in my heart. Meanwhile, Gisele-san, who had moved up front at some point, was gazing at the wolves with shining eyes.
"This is amazing. We'd even love to have wolves like those..."
"No way! Those kids are our top battle force!"
When I refused immediately, Gisele-san gave a slight bitter smile and nodded. Then, out of curiosity, I asked her:
"By the way, is everything okay behind us?"
"Fue!? Ah, y-yes... I thought it was safe because those wolves were there. But it's a bit strange..."
"What's strange?"
"Actually, Kobolds are gentle monster beasts unless humans attack them. Normally, they reside deep near the center of the forest, so they rarely appear near the entrance."
(Eh, so we were killing gentle monster beasts until now? That makes me feel like a mass murderer, which sucks...)
As I suffered from subtle guilt, Gisele-san thoughtfully added an explanation.
"Kobolds are gentle, but as their living space gets closer to humans, they become aggressive toward them. Therefore, once they cross a certain line, standard procedure is to drive them back. So please consider today's subjugation as legitimate self-defense."
"I understand. Thank you for your consideration."
Convinced by Gisele-san's explanation, I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders.
(So this is another world... I feel the cultural difference. Besides, Gisele-san is a really sweet person❤️)
"Ah! The line I mentioned earlier is around here. From here on, subjugating Kobolds is prohibited even if you find them, so please be careful."
As Gisele-san spoke, she pointed to a natural boundary line stretching ahead.
"Understood!"
We tightened our focus, but even after subjugating became forbidden, Iris's wolves were still hugely active. They found Kobolds right away and showed us safe detour routes. Thanks to them, we proceeded smoothly toward the lake.
[The Lake]
When we reached the vicinity of the lake, the clear water surface reflected the sunlight, shining brightly. However, beside that beautiful scenery, a different kind of "battle"—unrelated to monster subjugation—was taking place.
"Iris-san! Could you please spare just one of them for me!? I'm begging you!"
"No!"
"Please, somehow! I'm begging you!"
"No!"
Gisele-san was earnestly begging for one of Iris's summoned wolves, while Iris was rejecting her with all her might. Watching their exchange, Aria and I gave bitter smiles and gently chided Gisele-san.
"Gisele-dono, since Iris-dono dislikes it, please give up around here."
"That's right! As expected, we can't hand over the wolves."
At our words, Gisele-san slumped her shoulders, but made one final request.
"I understand... Then at least let me fluff that fur later!"
(I totally understand that feeling. By the way, I haven't been allowed to fluff them even once...)
Proceeding while having such exchanges, the full view of the lake finally came into sight.
"Is it this lake?"
"Yes, it's here."
"I see... Wait, isn't it huge!? We're investigating this!?"
Looking at the vast lake, I involuntarily blurted out in surprise. The lake was much wider than expected, surrounded by lush greenery, and the transparent water surface sparkled as it reflected the sun's rays. At that beautiful sight, Iris ran off excitedly.
"Pretty!"
"It's truly a beautiful place..."
Aria also let out a voice of admiration.
"Gisele-san, is something wrong?"
"No, I'm just curious about the presence that took up residence in this lake. Let's look for any traces."
"Yes!"
At Gisele-san's words, we braced ourselves and began carefully searching the area surrounding the lake.
(10 Minutes Later)
After walking for a while, Aria seemed to have found something.
"Dai-dono, please look at this!"
Where Aria pointed, a large groove was carved into the ground. The surrounding grass and bushes were crushed, leaving a trail as if a giant object had crawled through. The winding track radiated a strange atmosphere that stirred anxiety just by looking at it.
"This is...? What kind of trail is this?"
"This trail... belongs to a monster beast. And a considerably huge one at that..."
Gisele-san answered with a grim expression.
"For such a giant monster beast to reside in this lake... Let's hurry back to town. It's extremely dangerous for something like this to appear!"
"Understood. Let's head back quickly!"
We left the spot and began preparing to rush back to town. Amid the lingering tension, the moment a bad premonition shot through my chest, the surroundings fell eerie and quiet, and I sensed something lurking nearby.
"What's wrong? Let's hurry back to town."
"Ah... yeah."
Suppressing my anxiety, I nodded. It was at that moment. A low, growling sound echoed from the direction of the lake. It was like the earth itself was groaning. Goosebumps broke out across my entire body.
"Is this... a monster beast's voice?!"
Gisele-san looked around warily.
"This sound... it's a fairly large creature. Let's quickly get away from the lake!"
The instant Gisele-san spoke with urgency in her voice, it suddenly attacked.
"Gisele-san!"
"Kyaa!"
"Iris-dono!"
"Mm!"
Instantly activating my skill [Premature Ejaculation], I shielded Gisele-san, while Aria deployed a huge shield to embrace Iris and take a defensive stance. However, the impact was tremendous, blowing us away.
"GuhAAAAHHH!"
When protecting Gisele-san, I slammed my back hard against the ground. Although Aria blocked it with her shield, she was pushed back several meters by the fierce momentum.
"Ugh..."
While my consciousness was hazy, we saw the entity that had attacked us. Staring at its giant figure, we raised voices of shock.
"Wh-What is this!? This monster beast!"
It possessed an extremely long body, advancing while undulating flexibly like flowing liquid. Its entire body was covered in deep blue, dotted with white spots like constellations. It was a giant snake that radiated a fantastical yet overwhelming pressure, as if stars from the night sky had descended upon the ground.
Seeing the snake, Gisele-san trembled in clear terror and answered:
"W-Why is a Shield Serpent in a place like this!?"
"Gisele-san, what is a Shield Serpent!?"
"Monster beasts are ranked from top to bottom as S, A, B, C, D, and E! That thing has skin that nullifies magic, so it can only be defeated with physical attacks! Because of that, it's registered as B-rank, but defeating it requires a knight order of a hundred people! Let's hurry and run—Ouch!"
Gisele-san clutched her leg, her face grimacing.
"Did you hurt somewhere?"
"My leg... I think I sprained it, I can't run anymore. Leave me and run quickly!"
"There's no way I can do that! Damn it, where are Iris and the others?"
As I looked around, Aria's voice reached me.
"Dai-dono!"
"Mm!"
"Are you two unhurt!?"
"Yes, we're okay!"
Aria and Iris ran over, and I let out a breath of relief for a moment.
"Alright, I'll carry Gisele-san and run. Aria, Iris, cover us while we escape together!"
I picked up Gisele-san and prepared to leave at full speed. However, spotted by the Shield Serpent, the creature spat out a high-pressure, water-like breath from its mouth. We desperately tried to dodge, but just when I thought we wouldn't make it in time, Aria stepped forward instantly and blocked it with her shield.
"Aaargh! Dai-dono, it's impossible for everyone to escape... I will draw its attention, so everyone please run quickly!"
"There's no way we can do that!"
"It's fine! Rather, please don't get in the way! I really don't want to use this, but... 'Gather, Blue Light! Blue Coral Garden!'"
As Aria shouted, her armor glowed blue, and countless stones and corals appeared, entangling the Shield Serpent to bind its movements.
"Dai-dono, my armor's ability seems able to restrain it! Escape while you can!"
"Escaping is impossible! Wait, I'll think of a way to defeat it right away!"
"Iris, Gisele-san, let's hide in the shade a bit further away!"
"Mm!"
"Understood!"
We ducked into the shade of trees a short distance away. Meanwhile, the Shield Serpent shattered the coral restraints one after another and resumed moving. This time, it launched countless magical energy spheres from its mouth, flying straight toward Aria.
"Kuh...!"
Aria immediately deployed [Magic Shield] to defend. However, the impact was strong, causing her body to stumble back slightly. Parrying the attacks, Aria stared down the Shield Serpent, entering a stalemate.
(What should I do? Aria's armor alone won't hold... But even if I help, can we win without a plan...?)
Suppressing my panic, I tried to figure out a breakthrough.
"Gisele-san, do you know any weaknesses?"
"I don't know any! More than that, I'll act as the rear guard, so please hurry and run with Aria-san!"
"There's no way I can do that! Give me any information you have so we can live! No, think!"
Gisele-san was shocked, dropping her face and going silent. Ignoring that, I observed the Shield Serpent's entire body.
(It has a mystical body, but since it's a living creature, it must have a heart. If I pierce that... but I don't know where it is...)
At that moment, I spoke to Iris.
"Iris, do you have a monster beast that can tell the body structure of an opponent? I want to know the location of its heart!"
"I do!"
"Really!? Can you summon it right now?"
"I can! But... it takes a lot of time!"
Just as Iris said, finding the location of the heart required time. Hearing that, Gisele-san's face turned grim, and she denied it in a frantic tone:
"You're trying to pierce its heart!? Piercing its skin and bones is impossible! Normal weapons will never get through! It's impossible without Mithril, which has the highest hardness!"
"...Mithril?"
At that moment, Iris pointed at my spear.
"This is... Mithril..."
" "Eh!?" "
Both Gisele-san and I were stunned, our eyes widening instinctively.
(No way... seriously?)
Taking the spear, Gisele-san observed it thoroughly as if confirming its material.
"Lend it to me for a second... It's true...! Amazing, this is made of Mithril! It's an ultra-precious material rarely obtained even by royalty or elite knights of the kingdom!"
(Lady Chris... I'm sorry for giving you the nickname Stalker Panty Prince... You gave me such a high-class weapon!)
With her hands holding the spear trembling, Gisele-san turned around and spoke to me with certainty in her eyes.
"With this spear, we might be able to pierce the Shield Serpent's heart...!"
"Is that true?"
"Yes... However, assuming you'll take it down in a single blow, you must strike accurately..."
"Understood. Then, I don't know if it'll work, but here's the plan."
Grasping the spear again, I conveyed the plan I came up with to Gisele-san and Iris.
Iris calls a monster beast to locate the Shield Serpent's heart.
Send the found heart position to me via the skill [Mind Share].
Aria restrains it again.
I use the skill [Premature Ejaculation] to approach quickly and pierce the heart.
(Yeah, if even one step fails, it's over, and there's no guarantee of success or backup. This is closer to a gamble than a plan... but right now, this is all we have. Worst case, I'll be the only casualty!)
"Alright, Iris, let's start!"
"Mm! Come!"
Iris replied energetically and summoned a bat-type monster beast.
"Iris, how long will it take?"
"Dai's break time!"
(About the time I masturbated earlier... then that's perfect. To use [Premature Ejaculation], I need to ejaculate one more time anyway!)
Turning my back to Iris, I headed toward the bushes.
"Got it. I'll take a short break!"
"Mm! ...Huh?"
"Wait, why right now!? ...Ah! Don't tell me—"
While Iris replied cheerfully at first, she tilted her head with a puzzled expression at the end. Gisele-san also directed a "What are you thinking?" gaze at me, but without looking back, I hurried into the bushes.
Entering the bushes, I pulled out my penis and immediately started masturbating. However, because I had just ejaculated earlier and due to anxiety, it wouldn't easily get big.
"Oh crap... What do I do..."
As I was at my wit's end, Gisele-san approached with a red face.
"Dai-san..."
"Eh! ...Gisele-san! Wh-Why are you here! Ah! Th-This is important for the battle, it's definitely not a dirty thing! Please believe me!"
When I hurriedly tried to step closer to explain, Gisele-san grabbed my arm.
"I understand. It's the effect of the physical capability skill you used when saving me earlier, right...?"
"Yes, that's right. I'll finish right away, so please wait a bit away..."
"Dai-san, if you're okay with me... um... I'll help you///"
"Eh?"
With a red face, Gisele-san stared at my crotch. She released my arm and knelt down.
"B-But... your lover..."
"This isn't a situation to say that! We have to go quickly and save Aria-san and Iris-san! Besides, with my injury, this is about the only thing I can do right now...!"
Gisele-san gently wrapped her hand around my meat rod, looked up at me with a smile, and spoke:
"Please take care of me❤️Ochinpo-san❤️❤️❤️❤️"
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