The dungeon has been parasitized

Chapter 73 The Narrow Bridge of Communication

This is a fish-man... right?

Although Yanami had told Klein what fishmen were, she had never actually seen one, and was still not quite sure when she saw one in person.

It looks like a fish, but it has gills and walks on land. It's a really strange creature.

Facing the spearhead aimed at her, Yanami gripped her wand tightly. They weren't far apart, so both were tense.

However, the advantage lies with Yanami, as the fish-man is standing on Klein's vines.

The other party is an intelligent being, and may be able to communicate... so it's best not to act rashly.

"Um... hello?"

Splash!

Before the other party could respond, another fishman broke through the water and jumped onto the shore.

Upon seeing Yanami, the other party paused for a moment before approaching the fishman from before.

The merman was holding a magic wand. He leaned close to the other merman and whispered something, but Yanami couldn't hear it.

"..."

Klein... Although you said to go to the safe house if there's danger, they seem to have come from underwater?!

What should I do?! Klein, help me!

And so, staring at each other with wide eyes, they remained locked in a stalemate for a while, before Yanami tried to communicate with them again.

"Um, I meant no harm... What are you here for?"

One of the fishmen tilted his head, as if he didn't understand.

Ah... they probably don't understand human language, right? Looks like I'll have to use telepathy.

One of the fishmen seemed about to speak, but was stopped by another fishman who patted him on the shoulder.

"Lulala waluka, kala nuo ya kala nuo." ("Humans are not trustworthy; hold them off until others arrive.")

They openly communicated in Merfolk, but unfortunately, Yanami's abilities allowed her to understand the languages ​​of other races, such as the language of the Wind Demon Wolves, and then replicate their magic.

The relationship between fish-men and humans is not good, and are they stalling for time while waiting for other reinforcements to arrive?

"Lulala kala, kala yao la wa lu kala." ("She's all alone, there's no need to be so cautious.")

They began to talk in front of Yanami, while keeping a careful eye on her.

They probably didn't expect me to understand, did they?

If it were Klein... he would definitely not reveal this for now, and listen to what they want to do.

The merman with the spear was about to step forward, but the magician merman grabbed his arm.

"Baka! Noruka na nokawofu na?" (Idiot! Didn't you see the wolf behind her?)

Behind Yanami was a shadow wolf, its form blurred in the darkness. Yanami had kept it there on standby, just in case.

They found out...

"Ka na nouruka, kala ma la waruka, siru kana wara kana, nouruka nourakana." ("When the others arrive, this stronghold must be taken. The wounded must be moved here. There can be no mistakes.")

"Kawaii, waka nara." ("Sorry, I understand.")

A base to house the wounded?

Are they seeking refuge?

Although Yanami felt that they might have ill intentions, she still planned to communicate with them first. If they could avoid fighting, that would be better.

Perhaps, like the Rat-like people, we can even forge a friendly trading relationship.

With that thought in mind, Yanami used telepathy to communicate with them.

"Hello, I mean no harm."

The two fishmen were startled at the same time, then looked at Yanami in fear. Yanami waved to them.

"I am talking to you in my mind, and I can understand what you are saying."

The two fishmen's expressions first showed surprise, then turned serious.

They exchanged a glance, and the merman with the wand leaned over to the other merman and whispered a few words, which Yanami couldn't hear.

The merman hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. The spear-wielding merman stepped forward and spoke to Yanami.

"Can you understand our language?"

Yanami nodded.

"This is my ability. I have no intention of fighting you, but you have suddenly intruded into my territory."

Yanami paused, her expression becoming slightly more serious, before continuing.

"May I ask, what is the purpose of your visit here?"

"us……"

The fishman hesitated slightly as he spoke, pondering for a moment.

"We didn't expect that humans lived here; this was just an abandoned cave before."

"Yes, but this is my territory now... Where are you from? What do you want?"

"We come from the lake on the other side of the pool. Our territory has been attacked by monsters, so we came here to take refuge."

On the other side of the pool... is Klein over there?

The monster attack likely refers to the demonic tide, and it seems the demonic tide's influence is growing.

"If we could, we wouldn't want to fight either; we've already been tormented enough by the monsters."

As he spoke, the merman with the spear pointed the spear tip at the ground first, while placing one hand behind his back to show his attitude.

"Me too, I hope we can communicate well and avoid conflict."

Yanami smiled and put down her wand to show her attitude.

"So, what is your purpose?"

"We need a place to take refuge."

As he spoke, the fishman slowly walked forward, observing the situation of the plantation, while Yanami cautiously took two steps back.

"However, this place is too small."

"Too small?"

"Yes, our tribe has many people and needs a larger place, so..."

He continued walking forward, but instead of heading towards Yanami, he detoured towards the entrance of the plantation cave.

"We don't intend to occupy your cave; we just hope to take refuge in the forest. In other words, we will be passing through your cave and may disturb you."

In other words, did they want their people to be able to go into the forest through plantations?

"I wonder if you would allow me to?"

"Um……"

Yanami pondered. Klein wasn't here; she should have asked Klein's opinion on this...

However, it would be best to agree first, right?

"No problem, I'd be happy to help you."

Looking at the merman with the spear, he was quite close to Yanami, but facing the entrance to the plantation.

"May I see the forest?"

He turned around and politely asked Yanami.

"Of course, but the forest is in a rather bad state right now..."

"Oops?"

The merman bypassed Yanami and headed towards the entrance of the plantation cave.

"Yes, there was a big fire in the forest, so..."

"Forest fires, that's really bad."

He glanced at the forest from a distance from the cave entrance, then shook his head.

"Oh dear, this is really unexpected, so..."

Yanami's heart skipped a beat as she sensed hostility.

The merman suddenly turned around and raised the spear in its hand.

"Let's do it!"

The fishman shouted at another fishman and hurled a glowing spear at Yanami!

Meanwhile, the merman's wand by the pool was also shimmering.

One was in the pool, the other at the cave entrance; their escape route was blocked.