Chapter 165 - The Pink Bunny Makes Her Entrance!
Hypno opened his Status Window and confirmed the NEW! marker flashing right next to the magic tab.
He opened the magic tab and checked the unacquired spells. There it was—the exact one he wanted right now.
Earth Wave: Shakes the ground. Adjust range and intensity based on magic consumption.
Required Points: 1000
Just from the name, it's gotta be an AOE spell. But it says adjustable, so should be fine.
Hypno immediately spent the points to acquire the spell. For insurance before unleashing this wide-range magic, he dumped 100 points into mana, bringing it to 153. With everything ready, he called out to Meimung.
"Meimung, mind hanging back with those two for a bit? Gonna use a pretty big spell."
"Sure thing~ Got it, oppa!"
Meimung did as Hypno asked, putting some distance between herself, Wintineas, and Clarice.
Confirming the three had backed off, Hypno channeled mana into his Cheonma's Orb and began casting. He extended his mana toward the ground, set the shake radius, and activated the spell.
Earth Wave
The ground rippled with a surge. Not a deafening earthquake roar, but the earth itself undulating like a fluid wave, churning and rolling around Hypno like ocean swells.
"Whoa..."
"Whoa! What the heck is that?! Meimung's super surprised!"
"Mmph! (Show-off much?)"
The ground kept rippling and shaking. Then, moments later—
BOOMCRASHGRUMBLE!
A worm-like monster with jagged teeth lining its maw burst through the soil.
"Success."
Whoa, that's disgustingly gross.
Not the tough, earthy-brown-skinned type from games—this was a massive, slime-slicked earthworm caked in mud, a proper Earthworm. Hypno grimaced.
"Amazing, oppa! Thanks! Now leave the rest to Meimung☆ Wind~ Bounding!"
Wind gathered around Meimung's legs. Dust swirled in the gusts, and she kicked off the wind cushion, launching herself at the giant Earthworm with gusto.
Whoosh! The air sliced as she rocketed forward, spinning her right arm before thrusting her fist at the beast.
"Mung-mung~ Punch☆!"
THWACK!
-GRRROOOOAR!
For a punch with such a cute name, the impact boomed like thunder. The Earthworm reeled with a deep groan.
"..."
Hypno, with his stat-boosted dynamic vision, looked up at Meimung and thought, Now that's a killer view.
From below, her plump, jiggly ass and the faint outline through her panties were pure art. He'd already pegged her character type, so her quirky skill names didn't faze him.
"This ain't over! Continuous~."
Vmmm... Three blue chakra-like rings materialized around her gauntlets.
"Mung-mung...... Punch☆!"
She conjured another wind cushion mid-air, kicked off to gain distance, then summoned more for a new angle, barreling back at the Earthworm from multiple directions. Not just linear combos—she adjusted trajectories on the fly, pummeling it relentlessly.
THUDTHUDTHUDTHUDTHUDTHUD!
-GRROOOOAR!
The Earthworm couldn't even resist, taking the beating helplessly.
Oho, she's pretty damn strong. Average C-rank adventurer level? Nah, she's the village rep, so probably top-tier for her rank.
Despite her adorable outfit and speech, Meimung packed real skill. After a full minute of nonstop punches, she leaped high.
"Finisher~~~~."
She kicked the air downward, spinning half a turn and extending her leg straight at the Earthworm.
"Meimung~~ KIIIICK☆"
Rider kick, huh.
SPLAT!
Her full-force kick pierced right through the Earthworm's body.
Thud!
"Waaah~! I pierced it clean through~~!"
Meimung grimaced at the green blood splattered on her clothes as she passed through.
"Power control...... messed up......"
Shoulders slumped, head down.
-Grooo...
The dying Earthworm's body tilted toward her.
Oh shit, that's dangerous.
Hypno bolted to save her. But then—
"Icicle Needle."
Wintineas conjured long ice spikes from the ground, impaling the corpse and halting its fall toward Meimung.
"Nice one, Winti!"
"Uh...... Hm!"
"Huh? Oh, you helped Meimung? Thanks~☆"
Meimung, mid-sniffle, looked around, grasped the situation, and waved enthusiastically at Wintineas and Hypno in thanks.
She could've dodged before it fully collapsed anyway, but the fact they tried to save her warmed her heart.
Standing up, she gazed at the ice-skewered Earthworm.
"Hehe! Evil monster who tormented people—exterminated☆"
"You okay?"
Hypno approached the green-blood-soaked Meimung first.
As he neared, she thrust her arms out to stop him.
"Ahh! D-don't come closer right now~! Meimung smells from the blood and isn't cute anymore!"
"Heh heh heh, no worries. Power Clean."
Her body and clothes gleamed spotless under the spell.
"Huh? Whoaaa! Amazing!"
Meimung's eyes sparkled as she admired herself, beaming at Hypno.
"That ground-shake spell earlier, and now this Power Clean! Oppa must be an incredible mage! Meimung's super surprised☆"
"Heh heh heh, yeah, I'm pretty great."
"But why are you still D-rank?"
"Been an adventurer for less than two months."
"Whoaaa, really?! Like a hidden master?"
"You could say that."
"Incredible!"
Meimung bounced with praise, her breasts jiggling happily—pure bliss for Hypno's eyes.
"Hyp...... no."
Wintineas and Clarice approached.
"Ah! Thanks again for the spell!"
Meimung thanked Wintineas once more.
"Yeah...... But Hypno. What about...... this?"
Wintineas pointed at the ice-skewered Earthworm corpse.
"If we leave it...... it'll block the road."
The spot was right by a wagon path.
"Hmm, yeah, gotta clear it, huh?"
"Ahem! Leave it to Meimung!"
She spun her arms, grinning.
"One Mung-mung Punch and it'll be off the road☆"
"Won't that splatter more blood?"
"Ah! Right! Hmm~."
Meimung fretted over her clothes.
But leaving it will trouble people!
"It's fine!"
She prioritized others over her outfit.
"Clothes can be washed! Or...... oppa! Could you do that spell one more time?"
"Sure, anytime. But there's a way better way than punching. Heh heh heh."
"Better way?"
"Just watch. Earth Wave."
Earth Wave
The ground ahead rippled, crackling as the ice shattered. Thud! The corpse tumbled off the road on the waves. Mana withdrawn, the earth flattened seamlessly.
"All clean now."
"Whoaaaa! Oppa, you're seriously amazing!"
Clap clap clap clap! Meimung applauded wildly.
"Heh heh heh, yeah, I'm something else."
"Yeah...... Hypno's amazing...... too."
Wintineas beamed, happy her beloved got the praise.
"Mmph! Mmph!"
Hey, asshole! Untie me already!
Clarice just flailed in protest.
Leaving the Earthworm corpse behind, Hypno arrived in Awis with the three girls.
"Whoa! Oppa, incredible! Carrying two people and sprinting that fast—you're no ordinary martial artist, huh?!"
"Heh heh heh, I'm a jacked hybrid mage, Meimung. This is a piece of cake."
"Seriously amazing! Meimung~ totally respects you☆"
Hypno dashed to Awis at full speed, carrying Wintineas and Clarice as usual. Meimung kept pace nimbly beside him, showering nonstop praise that put him in an excellent mood.
"What're you up to now, oppa?"
"Gotta book an inn first. Then hit the adventurer guild."
"Gotcha~. Oh, oppa, got money to spare?"
"Plenty."
"Yay! Perfect! Meimung'll show you the inn I'm staying at. It's a bit pricey, but the facilities are top-notch—even Meimung approves☆"
"Sounds good. What about you, Winti?"
"Anywhere...... fine."
"Alright, Meimung, lead the way."
"Yessir~☆ Follow me!"
Meimung bounced ahead lightly, guiding them.
"Hey, Meimung. Looking cute as ever today."
"Hi, Meimung!"
"Meimung, back from another quest?"
"Hiii everyone~☆ Did some good deeds today too!"
"Good girl! Fresh carrots here—take some!"
"Whoa~☆ Thanks!"
Street vendors and passersby greeted Meimung warmly, handing over snacks. She waved brightly, accepted, and strolled on naturally.
"You're popular."
"Hehe~☆ 'Cause Meimung's everyone's idol!"
"Idol?"
"Yeah, idols are the songstresses from the nation of music, Musicalia! Pretty, cute, super popular—perfect for Meimung, right?"
Oh ho. So 'idol' comes from another country’s job...... A job? Hmm, with Clarice's clothes and all, this world's culture level varies, huh?
"Yeah, totally idol vibes."
Like a bitch idol from an eroge.
"Hee hee hee~ Right? Meimung's thrilled☆ Oh, want some carrot?"
"Raw's a bit..."
"Raw's delicious though."
Crunch. Meimung chomped the vendor's carrot casually. Hypno figured beastkin traits were in full effect.
They reached Meimung's inn, and Hypno booked rooms right away. Pricier than his usual spots, as promised, but the cleanliness and amenities blew everything else away—like cheap studio vs. luxury suite. Glass shower walls, three bedrooms, huge building—more apartment complex than inn.
Hypno, Wintineas, and even Clarice loved it.
"Thanks for the rec, Meimung."
"No biggie~. Oh yeah, I only got your name, Hypno-oppa! What's your names, unnies~?"
"Mmph!"
"Ah, you can speak for names."
"Clarice."
"Whoa! Unnie listens to oppa so well!"
"Like I'd listen 'cause I wanna!"
"I'm...... Wintineas."
"Winti...... neas?"
Meimung tilted her head at the name, then her eyes widened.
"Aaaah~! Meimung's rival!"