I'm the Only Totem in Another World - Chapter 138

Chapter 138: Night Stalker Demon （2）

━ Five people.

There’s no way five Paladins were born in one cave at the same time. Is a small group of survivors living in the cave? It could be a family.

Well, it doesn’t matter. Five people aren’t a very threatening number to Rake. She may not have area-of-effect skills like Princess Dina, but she’s almost the strongest in one-on-one combat.

The centaur demon only managed to hold its own because of Karon’s support and the zombie’s characteristic of not feeling pain and moving even with severed limbs. Originally, it wouldn’t have been a match for Rake. It would take something like the Stingray Demon that attacked the Tribal Federation Headquarters to make her feel threatened.

In terms of Paladins, I think it would be around level 8~9. Maybe not at low levels, but from level 5 and above, a 1 level difference is huge.

Abraham, a level 7 user, died to the Dark Cloud Demon without being able to do anything, but Princess Dina, who was level 8 at the time, was able to put up some resistance.

Karon, who landed a few blows on the Dark Cloud Demon… Was he around level 10? Maybe he was even stronger than a max level Paladin.

Anyway, even if there are five Paladins level 7 or higher inside the cave who are hostile to us, I can win with my support.

Of course, there’s no such force in the current situation except for Dina’s Special Forces.

After a brief calculation, I decided to go in. Rake entered the cave, silencing her footsteps like an assassin.

As she went a little further, she heard voices.

“That’s not it. A real man should be able to subdue his opponent without fighting.”

“Didn’t you say to always strike first in a fight? Don’t avoid a fight that comes your way, always strike first. 12th Form Bang Bang Victory!”

It’s the voices of a boy and a young man. The boy is speaking formally, so they’re not brothers… Maybe an uncle or something?

“It’s not Bang Bang, it’s First Strike. There may be situations where you can’t strike first. For example, let’s say your enemy is a pretty girl you like. Could you punch her in the face as soon as you see her?”

“Does being pretty matter? Winning the fight is more important! I’d hit her right away! Like this, bam!”

“Even if her chest is this big?”

“Even if her chest is this big!”

“What if her butt is this big?”

“How can anyone have a butt that big?”

What the hell is this guy saying to a kid? Where are his guardians?

“That’s because you’re still young… Never mind. Anyway, being prepared for any situation is the true heart of a Paladin, the Mind of Emptiness. Watch closely and follow me.”

“Yes!”

“When fighting someone you can’t strike first, preemptive intimidation is essential. Watch my stance carefully.”

But why First Strike? The natives here don’t know that word. One of them must be possessed.

“Step one foot slightly forward, put your weight on the ball of your foot, but bend your upper body slightly and elastically. Put your hands on your knees and stare straight ahead. That’s it.”

“Wow…! So this is the Paladin’s 20th Form Preemptive Intimidation!”

“That’s right.”

This conversation seems familiar. I think I saw it on the community forum… Ah.

I know who they are.

━ They are not enemies. There is no need to be wary.

They are not dangerous, so you can speak. My voice echoed through the cave.

“Eek!”

“Ugh!”

Startled cries came from the back of the cave. Rake walked towards them without panicking.

She found a boy and a young man in armor, staring at her in surprise. The young man must be the Paladin.

“S-someone has intruded!”

The young man shouted, his face filled with fear. He looks weaker than Noah.

“Who are you!”

“Evan!”

Hearing the commotion, a middle-aged man and woman, and a young girl came running with weapons.

“A-attack!”

Meanwhile, the boy took that strange pose, the 20th Form Preemptive Intimidation or whatever it was. How is that intimidating? It’s just asking to be flicked on the forehead.

As Rake, who wasn’t even holding a weapon, and the five tense people had a brief standoff…

“Paladin Uncle! First Strike Victory! First Strike Victory!”

The boy, who seemed to think the intimidation didn’t work, quickly released his pose and looked at the Paladin.

“What are you talking about, kid? Stop. No, please stop. I am a Paladin.”

The young Paladin gulped and stepped forward.

He must have felt intimidated by Rake, who was standing straight and staring at him with a blank expression, a truly strong posture, because his hand holding the sword was trembling slightly.

I know this guy’s name, or rather, his nickname. I accessed the community forum.

[I Trusted the Monkey Man but: Real-time Holy Knight fucked, for real

（Picture of Rake in a dark cave, her yellow eyes glowing）

A fucking strong-looking woman invaded the cave, dammit…

Just from looking at her height, physique, and atmosphere, she’s an alpha male, no, an alpha female.

This guy is a total wimp, he lowers his head just from seeing a bully girl lol

I’m trying to talk it out with her, but what should I do?

This damn kid is yelling at me to hurry up and kill her;; I’m going crazy]

Right, I Trusted the Monkey Man but.

And he’s a fast typer. He already took a picture and posted it? It feels like it’s only been 2~3 minutes since we met.

Many people must have seen it right away, because there are already quite a few comments.

━ Comments –

[3Reps500: Holy shit, she’s so pretty]

[One Piece: Why are her eyes like that? Isn’t she a cultist?]

[Morning Tent Erection Knight: ?!?!?! Why is she here?]

[Dinosaur Punch: Oh my… What do we do? She looks like she can really fight.]

[Goollreu: Beg for your life.]

[Close-Range Spy: That weapon is called a curved sword, it’s mainly used by barbarians.]

ㄴ [Close-Range Spy: Wait, holy shit, looking closely, that’s the Meteor Sword, reshaped! Sanz, is that you again?]

[Seonggiseonggisa: Wow! Scary unni! If we fight, we might lose~!]

[Not a Netkama: Why is that bitch there?]

Close-Range Spy figured out that I obtained the Hidden Piece. It’s funny to see Hanna and Siu panicking.

It doesn’t matter if Rake’s appearance is revealed on the community forum. Now that I’ve revealed the location of the Tribal Federation Headquarters, there’s nothing left to hide.

As long as my identity remains a secret. I’m the Tribal Federation’s top ace and joker card.

“I don’t know what you want, but let’s slowly resolve this through dialogue…”

━ He posted on the community forum.

“H-how did you…!”

“The toy is talking!”

Monkey Man… Let’s just call him Monkey for short. Anyway, he and the boy’s jaws dropped in surprise.

Now this is real intimidation.

━ I am Malak, the God of Wind and Rain. I lead the Tribal Federation with the goal of saving the world. And…

I recited the lines I’ve said dozens of times to different people in different places. It comes out naturally now. I might have said it hundreds of times, not just dozens.

Well, the conclusion is the same.

━ If you become my followers, I will ensure you live a humane life. If you wish, you can leave the cave and go straight to the Tribal Federation.

I also briefly explained my ‘Follower Summoning’ blessing. They seemed to understand when I called it a divine power.

Now, what will you do, Monkey? Will you come too?

From what I’ve seen on the community forum, Monkey might be a bit of a fool, but he’s not a bad person. The fact that he took good care of a kid is proof enough that he’s a decent human being.

I would have given up halfway because it’s too bothersome. He’s eccentric, but maybe I should acknowledge his patience and perseverance.

The boy’s parents seemed to be half-convinced and wanted to go. However, they were being very cautious, waiting for Monkey to speak.

To truly sway their hearts, Monkey needs to speak… But this guy is just watching silently.

“…”

I can almost hear his brain working. Is he really about to ask the community forum what to do?

━ I do not like it when people post information about me and my followers on the community forum without my permission.

This time, I spoke a little more firmly. I didn’t want to reveal to the community users that I was a totem.

“Paladin. Were you about to do something foolish? Malak-nim’s anger is my anger, so choose wisely.”

Rake stepped in nicely.

“Ah…”

Monkey flinched and lowered his gaze. Well, Rake in front of him is probably more frightening than a god or totem or whatever.

━ Paladin. Have you not indirectly encountered the Tribal Federation on the community forum?

Let’s gently persuade him at this point.

“…I understand. I will join the Tribal Federation with these people.”

Monkey, who had been pondering, nodded.

Good. I’ve gained another Paladin. Even a low-level Paladin is a good asset, so I can get help when searching for the Night Stalker Demon.

I’m planning to use the Follower Summoning blessing when morning comes. There are many procedures to go through when arriving at the Tribal Federation, and doing it late at night would be inconvenient for many people.

To maintain my human-friendly god concept, it’s best to send them in the morning.

I was about to ask Monkey and his family about the high-ranking demon living in this area.

[Close-Range Spy: You… Were you a black-haired, golden-eyed, beautiful warrior girl?]

[Close-Range Spy: I see… I like you.]

[Close-Range Spy: As a magnanimous person, I will forgive you for messing with me until now.]

I got a personal message from a crazy guy.

Did he think I would be like, ‘Whoa~! Thank you so much, cool Close-Range Spy oppa~!’?

I just ignored him.