Freezing Nation, Eastern Hill “Let me go! W-What are you touching?! Stop it!” I was held in a tight grip by one person while the others, with expressionless faces, restrained my limbs completely. Even without their interference, I was already unable to move at all. I felt a hand crawling up my thigh, and something … Counter Stop – Chapter 164
Kingdom of Freezing – Town Square – Tavern: Snow Slayer The interior of the castle wasn’t as cold as I had expected. To be precise, I should call it the indoor area, but since the castle seems to completely envelop the town below, I refer to it all as the castle. Unlike the Kingdom of … Counter Stop – Chapter 163
◆ Above the Garnis Continent ◆ The Garnis Continent. The northernmost land in the world, known for its frigid temperatures. That was about all I understood. The Great Garnis Glacier located here is said to be a treacherous area with a Danger Level exceeding 100, where no one has ever reached the depths. And deep … Counter Stop – Chapter 162
◆ ？？？ ◆ “Where is this…?” As my consciousness awakened, I found myself surrounded by nothingness. It was an indescribable space, unified in a bright, sky-like white. My body floated in this void, and while I could flail my limbs somewhat freely, it felt akin to swimming underwater—there was a certain lack of control. I quickly grew … Counter Stop – Chapter 161
◆ Royal Capital Mizkal – Basement of a House ◆ “Gyah! L-Let go! Shin is on our side!” “What’s this about being on the same side after you’ve been chummy with those guys?” Pansard had a firm grip on Shin’s neck, ready to slam him against the wall. Naturally, Shin thrashed and struggled, but it … Counter Stop – Chapter 160
◆ Mizkal Castle – King’s Chamber ◆ “I can’t believe you can keep up with me! As expected of the Hero!” “It’s not that I’m fast; you’re just slow.” 【Pansard’s attack! Aleid deftly dodged!】 No, he’s actually pretty fast. Honestly, I didn’t expect this much. My initial plan was to easily twist him up, free … Counter Stop – Chapter 159
Garden of Beasts “Wait up!!!” “You’re too fast!” No one said I couldn’t run away. And no one told me not to carry Kurinka on my back. Shaking off something like that would be easy. But the way it jumped through the forest, kicking off trees, showed that it was a rather agile monster. If … Counter Stop – Chapter 158
◆ Garden of Beasts, Southern Sky ◆ “Wow, are all those tiny swarms of bugs actually monsters?” “Yeah, it seems Kiki was telling the truth. Let’s take them down quickly!” From a distance, they looked like insects flitting around in the light. Just their presence over the continent visible on the horizon was enough to … Counter Stop – Chapter 157
◆ Avangarde Castle, King’s Chamber ◆ “…And that concludes my report. To be frank, this isn’t a situation where we can just charge in.” Kiki, an A-Rank Adventurer with a playful tone, stood before the King and Prime Minister Belmund, along with a multitude of courtiers and guards. I had met her once before near … Counter Stop – Chapter 156
◆ Avangarde Castle – Royal Dining Hall ◆ A long table draped with a white tablecloth, large enough to seat dozens. In the center, there were the quintessential candles and vases, just as Kurinka had said; this was a place I would never have the chance to visit in my lifetime if it weren’t for … Counter Stop – Chapter 155