"Hiss!"
Cold light flashed in the dense forest wreathed in thin mist.
The tough, stubborn branches of the shrubs thrashed violently. Mixed with bits of grass and shredded leaves, pale sap splashed out.
Also from Rock Hammer Blacksmith Shop, two rather weighty, high-quality One-handed Hammers hung at her waist, knocking against the armor on her thighs with dull thuds as her body moved.
"Green Blood" Adeline walked at the very front of the party, both hands gripping a machete meant for clearing paths as she hacked and sawed through the bushes and thorns blocking everyone's way like roadblocks.
Her own strength was close to that of a Professional, and the direction of her class was clearly a close-combat one like "Warrior" or "Barbarian." Her physical qualities were excellent.
After most of the day, she had only worked up a little sweat and was breathing slightly harder. She did not find it especially strenuous.
By contrast, Abi, who followed behind her with a shield in his left hand and a sword in his right, maintaining a state of vigilance the entire way, was thoroughly worn out.
Even though Adeline had already cleared away eighty percent of the obstacles along the road, this newcomer who had only recently entered the trade had still consumed a great deal of stamina because of the extremely high-pressure, dangerous environment of Thin Mist Forest, as well as the heavy equipment and supplies on his body.
They had not even encountered a single battle, yet a small half of his combat strength was already gone.
Still, he could be considered to have some professional quality. No matter how exhausted he was, he did not utter a word, only carrying out his duty in the team and holding his shield for Adeline, who was clearing the path ahead,