I love time travel the most!

She admired Kobayashi's unconventional fighting style, and her eyes were filled with a mysterious gleam when she looked at him.

Xiaolin jumped and fell repeatedly on the tree, bending the resilient coconut tree until the tip touched the sand, maximizing its elasticity.

Adjusting its direction and using the tension of the rebound, it transformed into a black shadow, accompanied by a loud whooshing sound, like an arrow, shooting towards the distant giant!

The giant tried to stop him, but his slow movements made it impossible, and he could only watch as Kobayashi charged towards him.

A sword pierced his chest.

He stirred it around a few more times to make sure he could take him down.

Without a driver, the giant simply fell backward, kicking up a thick cloud of smoke.

Easily.

It's much easier to deal with than the doctor, after all, it's just a failed product with only instincts.

But it's not over yet!

After defeating one giant, another giant appeared!

Just as Kobayashi was about to make a move, he saw Esdeath easily defeat him with a single [Heavenly Obstruction Star]... no, it was [Hailstorm Leap Strike].

I see. I took Tatsumi's script.

So does that mean they can go back as long as the purple light array reopens tonight?

With that in mind, Kobayashi waited patiently.

however--

One day passed, two days passed, three days passed...

and many more!

Why isn't the light array activated? This isn't what was promised!

Chapter 77 Who formed the Paladin group?

"The light array isn't activated."

"……Yes."

"It's already late at night."

"……Yes."

"This is different from what you agreed on before, Kobayashi."

"……sorry."

Esdeath's three fatal questions left Kobayashi utterly ashamed. He recalled how confidently he had told her during the day that the light array would open soon, but the two of them waited until late at night without seeing any sign of it opening.

Xiaolin was getting a little frantic.

What was that idiot scum thinking? Did he not want to live anymore?

If the minister knew that he had tricked Esdeath with this trick, he would definitely rip off his idiotic head filled with yellow waste and kick it like a ball!

“Puhehe——”

Esdeath suddenly chuckled softly, like a blooming magnolia, her face beaming with joy.

This is the first time I've ever seen her smile like that.

"Sorry, sorry, I suddenly burst out laughing."

Seeing the puzzled look in Kobayashi's eyes, Esdeath explained, "Kobayashi, you've always seemed so calm and confident, which makes people trust and rely on you without even realizing it. But seeing you so flustered and embarrassed because things didn't go as planned made me laugh out loud for some reason."

She added, "If I made you feel uncomfortable, I apologize."

"Hehehe, whatever makes you happy."

What could Kobayashi say?

Perhaps this is what's meant by "gap moe" (a cute contrast between a strong and vulnerable side), just like how the assertive Esdeath also has a feminine side, giving people a refreshing and novel feeling.

"Okay, what's the next step?"

"There are two options. One is to wait, and the other is to find dangerous flying species. However, before that, we need to explore the island thoroughly to prevent any hidden dangers."

"Exactly what I thought."

Esdeath's thoughts were the same as Kobayashi's.

There are no boats or roads around the island they are currently on, and these are the only two ways to leave; there is no other way.

Thinking of those flip-flops that allowed her to walk on the sea, Xiaolin suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart.

No, I must buy it when I get back!

“Well then, to conserve our energy, let’s go to sleep now,” Esdeath suddenly said to him. “We’ll sleep together tonight.”

"Huh? Why?"

“The nights on the island are very cold, so the two of us need to huddle together for warmth, otherwise we will easily catch a cold.”

You are a liar!

You, a master of ice skating, are telling me you're afraid of the cold?!

But Esdeath still used him as a body pillow.

What could he do? After all, he didn't have the strength to fight back, so he could only obediently let Esdeath pose him however she wanted.

However, he also got a soft and comfortable fleshy pillow, so he didn't lose out.

next day

After waking up, the two had breakfast in coconuts before starting to explore the entire island.

Using his [Far Vision] ability, Xiaolin could roughly see that the island wasn't very large, surrounded by cliffs on three sides, and there were no landing points except for the beach where they had initially been.

At their speed, the search was completed in just half a day.

Throughout the process, Kobayashi used his [Perception] skill to survey his surroundings and prevent any sudden danger.

But after walking around and returning to the beach, nothing happened.

"It seems there are no other dangerous species."

"Maybe."

Now, apart from him and Esdeath, there is no trace of human presence on the island.

Only pre-arranged plans can be activated.

While waiting for the light array, it also captures incoming and outgoing dangerous flying species.

Both of these methods rely heavily on luck. If you're lucky, you can get back immediately, but if you're unlucky, it might take ten days to half a month.

Kobayashi glanced at the Adventurer Card and saw that the Luck section said "Low," then pursed his lips and put the card away.

"There's no other way, I'll just treat it as a vacation."

Esdeath stretched and said to Kobayashi, "We've been working ever since we founded the Hunters. It would be a waste not to take a break."

"This is the only thing we can do now."

Kobayashi sighed and said, "Then please play by yourself for now, Captain. I'll go prepare some food and wood."

Bear Grylls once said that the most important things for survival in the wild are water and food.

Fortunately, the two were on an island with abundant resources, so a little preparation should be enough.

"and many more."

Esdeath grabbed his wrist and said, "We'll do these things together later. Let's enjoy ourselves for now."

"Eh--"

Kobayashi looked slightly disgusted.

"Don't look like that. Okay, let's go have a water fight!" Esdeath grabbed Kobayashi's hand and ran excitedly towards the sea.

Kobayashi called out from behind, "Clothes! Take your clothes off first!"

After taking off the outer clothes.

Esdeath suddenly said, "You have a nice figure, quite muscular."

"Really?" Kobayashi looked down as well.

"Hmm, he looks a bit thin, but he's surprisingly muscular when he takes off his clothes."

"It's probably the result of continuous exercise."

In his prime, Kobayashi was just like any other person, but ever since he started following Darkness's training plan, his body has become increasingly robust.

Of course, it's still far from being comparable to that freakish knight.

...Oh no, I suddenly miss them.

"watch out!"

Esdeath suddenly splashed water all over Kobayashi's face and scolded him, "It's very rude to think about other things while playing."

"I'm so sorry...!"

Kobayashi retaliated without hesitation, soaking her hair and upper body.

Because it was underwear, it was slightly transparent, and the hazy beauty made Xiaolin bow slightly.

"I didn't expect you, Kobayashi, to be so decisive in taking action."

"I know a man who claims to be a gender equality advocate, but he can use flying kicks on women without hesitation... I actually admire him quite a bit."

"You mean to say that even I am the same?"

"Even the captain is the same."

For some reason, the atmosphere between the two became serious. They stared intently at each other's weaknesses, their arms hanging down, ready to strike at any moment.

suddenly!

"Take this! Take this! Take this!"