I sat down on the spot and decided to start the timer and keep watch.
From the feel of it, it would take at least 10 minutes. ...I wonder if Aila knows.
"Good work, master."
"Yeah, good work, Aila. Hey, Aila, do you know how long it takes for this to disappear?"
"Yes, I believe it's about 12 minutes."
Sure enough, once you exceed level 30, the time it takes to disappear starts to increase more gradually.
"If that's the case, I'll have some free time. ...Should I do a few pulls now?"
I don't have to do a gacha pull right now. There's no deep reason for wanting to do it.
However, we'll likely encounter battles while moving from this village to a safe area. If that happens, it would be a waste of experience points. The difference in experience points needed for leveling up between level 58 and level 18 is huge when fighting the monsters here.
So, it's better to lower my level. I decided to think this way, not really understanding the mysterious sense of urgency.
"Aila, I'm going to review my skills. Can I leave the minions to you if they spawn?"
"Of course."
"Can you give me the skill orbs from this hunt?"
"Here you go."
The skill orbs Aila lined up were as follows:
- 'Great Strength' x4
- 'Agility' x4
- 'Archery Lv1' x1
- 'Healing Magic Lv1' x1
- 'Fire Magic Lv1' x1
- 'Iron Wall' x3
- 'Leadership' x0
Despite the number of kills not being that high, the 'Great Strength,' 'Agility,' and 'Iron Wall' skills dropped quite well compared to the Hill Wolves.
Perhaps the drop rate in this dungeon is higher. The individual levels are also high, and they attack in large groups. There might be a bonus for that.
On the other hand, the drops for the Lv skills and 'Leadership' seem to be poor, possibly due to how easily the stats can increase.
For now, I compressed the 'Great Strength' orbs into 'Great Strength II' and obtained it. I compressed the 'Agility' orbs into 'Agility II' and stored it. I need two more to get 'Agility III.'
I obtained the 'Archery Lv1,' 'Healing Magic Lv1,' and 'Fire Magic Lv1' as they were. However, because I already have 'Elemental Magic,' the 'Fire Magic Lv1' didn't register on my list.
Finally, I used three 'Iron Wall' orbs in a row to get 'Iron Wall (2/3).'
I want to test each skill, but time is precious right now.
I continued to leave the vigilance to Aila and activated the 'Level Gacha.'
*Clatter, clatter, clatter!*
The results were: 1 green, 2 purple, 5 red, and 2 blue.
- R: Strength +12
- R: Intelligence +12
- SR: Strength +25 x2
- SR: Dexterity +25
- SR: Magic +16, Intelligence +16
- SR: Skill: Throwing Lv1
- SSR: Skill: Precognition
- SSR: Item: Ring of Stun Resistance
- UR: Skill: Elemental Magic Lv1
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Name: Shota Tenchi
Age: 21
Level: 18
Strength: 642 (+562) (+59)
Dexterity: 533 (+463) (+49)
Stamina: 579 (+505) (+53)
Agility: 580 (+506) (+53)
Magic: 543 (+474) (+50)
Intelligence: 530 (+462) (+49)
Luck: 1236
Skills: Level Gacha, True Appraisal Lv1, Appraisal Disguise Lv1, Auto Mapping II, Eagle Eye, Adamantine Exterior II, Body Super Enhancement Lv2, Great Strength II, Herculean Strength III, Adamantine Strength II, Agility III, Swift II, Iron Wall (2/3), Adamantine Wall II, Leadership, Precognition II, Dual Wield, Body Techniques Lv2, Swordsmanship Lv3, Archery Lv1, Assassination Techniques Lv1, Throwing Lv5, Elemental Magic Lv2, Healing Magic Lv1, Magic Recovery Lv2, Magic Transfer, Skill Compression
Martial Skills: Crimson Blade
Trophies: Hobgoblin, Golden Bug
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I couldn't reacquire 'Fire Magic Lv1,' but getting 'Elemental Magic Lv1' from the gacha is a relief. Level 1 was too limited in the types of spells I could use.
Reimagining the magic, I can now create walls of various elements.
Fire wall, water wall, wind wall, earth wall. ...In terms of usage, it might be useful for dividing a group of goblins. I'll try it out in the next minion battle.
Next, 'Precognition' became 'Precognition II.' This is a big deal. I've been saved by this skill many times even at its base level. I can expect a significant improvement with 'II.'
Finally, an item finally appeared.
I was looking forward to what would come, but I didn't expect an equipment item. Moreover, looking at its effect, it seems to be the one I just got hit by??
It's a bit late, but on the other hand, having experienced it once makes me appreciate it more. I need to check how effective this resistance is. ...For now, I'll put it on my index finger.
Looking closely at the ring, a lion's relief was carved into it. Yeah, it looks cool.
Oh, right.
"Aila, can you see this ring?"
"...Yes, I can see it. You have such an ornate accessory?"
"No... This is a secret, so maybe another time."
"Understood."
Gacha items have a physical form.
Well, it's about time the timer hits 10 minutes...
I stood up and checked my surroundings. Aila has been continuously clearing out the minions, so the safety of this village is maintained. I usually get nervous at this time, wondering if the next one will appear, but right now, I have a bad feeling.
Is this another 'intuition'? I struggled with the first rare monster. I don't want this hunch to be right...
As if mocking my thoughts, smoke began to gather in front of me.
It seems they're not letting me go easily.
"Aila, the next one is coming!"
I drew my sword and waited for the moment.
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