Mob Yandere

[Part 4/4]

I chose the best path. Fortunately, the monster that had come to the village seemed focused on the body covered with straw mats. It was snorting like a breath while digging under the mat. After a while, I heard the sound of muscles tearing and bones breaking... it's eating!!

(Damn it, the smell is reaching me!!?)

With the log between us, the distance was about ten steps. The mixed stench of rotting flesh, sulfur, beast, and other foul odors assaulted my nostrils, making me shiver. Fear and nausea churned inside me, but I fought to keep them in check. I gripped my spear tightly.

I must endure. I have to stay calm. No sudden movements. No noise. Don't attack. The opponent is a monster. There's no way I can win. Even a simple bear is dangerous. If it's a youkai, whether it's a child or lowly, it's not something I can handle. So, hold on...!!

"Phew...!! Haa...!!"

Quietly, quietly, take a deep breath. Suppress the pounding of my heart that feels like it's going to burst. I peek out from behind the log. It seems to be focused on its meal. It hasn't noticed me....

(Once it's full, it'll go home...!!)

I shout in my mind. I wish. I pray. It hasn't been long since the monster appeared, but it feels like I've been hiding for ages. My heart races with fear and tension, and beads of sweat start to form on my forehead. I worry that the smell of sweat will give me away, and tears start to overflow.