“W-w-what is it?! Kieeeh?!” Although Mirian was a little lacking, she wasn’t a complete idiot. She had erased her presence as soon as she realized that she had been left behind. Those capable of seeing her were few and far between, but she had come to develop the natural defense mechanism of a ‘loser,’ or rather, the ‘weak,’ after being suppressed by the swamp monster for a long time. However, someone had seen her even though she had erased her presence. They even called out to her.

“K-kieh?”

Mirian attempted to flee as soon as she heard the voice, as it was the best choice of action when under a threat. However, for some reason, she couldn’t even move an inch. The man hidden under the gray hood was emanating an unusual energy. She was certain that he wasn’t an ordinary man by any means. No, in the first place, it was impossible for just anyone to be leisurely wandering around a mountain filled to the brim with monsters.

The unusual power emitting from the man was binding Mirian and preventing her from moving. The loser’s brilliance only shone during moments of crisis like these. She immediately came to the most suitable, tactical decision that was appropriate for the current situation.

“Oh, my! Esteemed sir! I do not know who you may be, but this little one is just an incompetent, tasteless, insignificant spirit. If this little one has encroached upon your esteemed self’s territory unknowingly, I will leave immedi...