Chapter 13: Arc 1, - 13: Into the Woods
Awaiting nightfall, the three of them split up to scout out the area around the park.
While the entrance was welcoming with benches, a fountain and even swings for children, the newly propped up tent hid most of the atmosphere further in.
Behind it, the shrubs being whacked and slashed could be heard. "You really showed that bush," Fumeko commented seeing Jotou swinging her sword.
The blonde sighed, "I need to practice at some point. The better I get at this thing, the easier we take down a velatos; conclusion, me whacking this bush equals more armite for us."
"Well, then don't let me stop you," Fumeko crossed her arms while the two waited for Hotaru's return, "Just make sure you hit it this time."
Jotou came back out from her 'stance', copied from other members using swords in the guild, "At least I do something. You're literally a screaming beacon for the velatos to follow.
To put it simply, a damsel in distress," Jotou put a hand on her forehead, mimicking a fainting princess. "At least Hotaru can heal us while you're being bait."
"Oh, so now I'm useless?" Fumeko furrowed her brows.
"I didn't say that. I'm just saying we should accept that we're both pretty pathetic in combat and that Hotaru is kinda the only stabilizer in our group," their hair began swaying and leaves began rustling.
"I'm still a really good detective—the best even."
"Maybe. I know I'd be pretty useless and clueless if you didn't talk to me that day. Now, I'm just clueless.