*Chapter 7: “New Threats, No Clothes, and No Dignity”
Opening Scene:
Yuki is still standing there, covered in slime, barely able to process everything that just happened. She's completely naked, surrounded by gawking villagers, nobles trying not to stare too much, and her so-called teammates who are awkwardly looking away but obviously still stealing glances.
The elegant woman rushes forward and drapes a robe over her, though it's thin, silky, and barely does anything to hide her curves.
Yuki (gritting her teeth):
"Thanks. Not like it makes a huge difference at this point."
Lance (turning away, awkwardly rubbing the back of his head):
"Uh… you did great, Yuki. That was… really impressive."
Kiel (still flustered):
"Y-Yeah, totally. You, um… fought really well."
Yuki groans. She's beyond done with this situation. But before she can even process how humiliated she is, the ground shakes again.
BOOM!
A massive explosion erupts from the forest beyond the village, sending a wave of fire and smoke into the sky. The nobles scream, the villagers panic, and Yuki… just sighs.
Yuki (exhausted):
"Oh, come on."
The elegant woman turns to them, her face pale.
Elegant Woman (panicking):
"Another attack?! But from what?!"
Lance immediately grips his sword, his expression serious.
Lance (firmly):
"We need to check it out. If it's another monster, we have to stop it before the village gets destroyed."
Kiel (nodding hesitantly):
"Agreed. But, um… should we… maybe get Yuki some proper armor first?"
Yuki (deadpan):
"Oh, now you're worried about that?"
Before anyone can say anything else, a figure emerges from the smoke—a man in dark armor, his eyes glowing a deep red. He's tall, intimidating, and definitely not friendly.
The Mysterious Enemy Appears:
The man steps forward, his heavy boots crushing the dirt beneath him. The energy radiating from his body is intense, making the air around him shimmer with raw power.
Mysterious Man (smirking):
"Well, well. That was quite the show."
Yuki tenses. She doesn't like the way this guy is looking at her—like he's sizing her up for something other than just a fight.
Yuki (crossing her arms over her barely covered chest):
"Yeah? Enjoying the free entertainment, are you?"
The man chuckles, his eyes gleaming with amusement.
Mysterious Man:
"Oh, very much so. But I didn't come here just to watch… I came for you."
Everyone goes dead silent.
Yuki (stiffening):
"…Excuse me?"
The man raises his hand, and suddenly, dark energy crackles around him.
Mysterious Man:
"The girl who fought the slime. The one who keeps ending up… exposed in battle. I've heard about you, 'Fan Service Hero'."
Yuki's entire body goes red.
Yuki (horrified, shouting):
"THAT'S NOT MY NAME!"
The villagers murmur among themselves, clearly not disagreeing with the title.
Villager #1 (whispering):
"I mean… she is always losing her clothes."
Villager #2 (nodding):
"Yeah, even the monsters seem to target her outfit first."
Yuki (growling, glaring at them):
"I CAN HEAR YOU."
The mysterious man laughs, clearly enjoying her frustration.
Mysterious Man:
"You amuse me, hero. But enough talk—I came to see just how strong you really are."
And with that, he lunges forward at an insane speed, his sword glowing with dark energy.
The Fight Begins:
Yuki barely has time to react as the man swings at her. She jumps back, avoiding the slash, but the sudden movement causes her thin robe to slip off one shoulder.
Yuki (furious, adjusting the robe while dodging attacks):
"Could you stop trying to kill me for one second?!"
Lance and Kiel try to step in, but the mysterious man blocks them effortlessly, knocking them back with a blast of energy.
Lance (gritting his teeth):
"Tch! He's strong!"
Kiel (stumbling back):
"Be careful, Yuki!"
Yuki grips her sword tightly, her frustration fueling her movements. She charges at the man, swinging hard—but he dodges with ease, his eyes locked onto her with way too much amusement.
Mysterious Man (mocking):
"You're faster than I expected. But let's see how well you fight when you're even more… vulnerable."
Before she can react, he lifts his hand and sends a wave of energy crashing into her. The impact throws her backward—and rips her robe clean off in the process.
Yuki (mid-air, realizing what just happened):
"Oh, COME ON—!"
She crashes into the ground completely naked, her sword barely clattering beside her.
Villagers (staring in shock):
"..."
Lance & Kiel (both turning red and looking away instantly):
"..."
Mysterious Man (grinning, tilting his head):
"Hah. That was way easier than I thought."
Yuki screams in frustration, grabbing her sword and charging at him, fully intending to beat him into the dirt regardless of her state of undress.
Yuki (yelling):
"I DON'T CARE ANYMORE—YOU'RE DEAD!"
Cliffhanger:
Just as Yuki swings her sword, the scene cuts to black—leaving the outcome unknown.