There were no particular changes to my status. Perhaps I haven't met some condition, or maybe it needs to be used on someone else or a monster...
“Ayane”
“Yes, I am Ayane, sir!”
She ran over and sat down next to me, her tail wagging.
“...Um, can you show me your status?”
“Of course! Please take a good look!”
“...”
Still as pushy as ever...
“'Appraisal'”
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Name: Ayane Hojo
Age: 18
Level: 50
Strength: 60 (+6)
Dexterity: 113 (+11)
Toughness: 60 (+6)
Agility: 112 (+11)
Magic Power: 376 (+35)
Intelligence: 475 (+44)
Luck: 10
Equipment: Gem Staff, Hyper-Protector Built-in New Style Haute Couture
Skills: Appraisal Lv3, Appraisal Interference Lv3, Leadership, Fire Magic Lv3, Wind Magic Lv2, Healing Magic Lv2, Wisdom of Magic
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The 'Leadership' skill seems to round up fractions. The increase in Magic Power and Intelligence feels good.
But what has changed...?
Oh.
“Ayane is 18 years old, huh?”
“Yes! ...Oh, did I tell you that?”
“...I saw it with 'Appraisal Lv6'”
There’s no need to hide my rapid growth anymore.
Actually, being able to see age is a bit disappointing for a level 6 skill.
“Well, that’s how it is. You’re quite the one, sir.”
Her sparkling smile filled with admiration made me suddenly want to pet her head. Since it might hurt with the gauntlet on, I took it off and petted her.
“Huh. D-Dear sir?”
She seemed embarrassed, but I continued petting her.
I don’t mind being approached by such a cute girl. At first, I felt guilty towards Aki and Maki and tried to avoid it, but they quickly gave up on pushing her away and even accepted her, citing my safety as a reason.
It all comes down to my feelings...
“Ayane, were you close to the two of them?”
“To the seniors? Yes, I became an adventurer, but due to family connections, I knew them before school. I was very well taken care of by them both in and out of school. Actually, I even tried to become their exclusive supporter. But I was gently turned down by both my mother and Aunt Miki.”
“I see.”
So, they were old family friends, almost like childhood friends.
“Being a receptionist is a calling for those who find joy in supporting and serving others. Among them, I felt a particularly strong desire from the seniors. The fact that the person they served so diligently and the one I had my eye on turned out to be the same person felt like destiny!”
“Is that so?”
“You’re not moved by that!?”
She expressed her shock with her whole body, not just her face.
Her overreaction is entertaining to watch.
“Did you not want to be a receptionist? You seem like you would go all out too.”
“Yes! I will serve you with all my heart!”
“Ah, thanks.”
“I wanted to find a partner to share my life with, not just wait for one to come. That’s why I became an adventurer. Fortunately, Aila helped me, so being an adventurer wasn’t too hard.”
“...”
“Are you satisfied?”
“Yes, it was helpful.”
When I started petting her again, Ayane closed her eyes and accepted it.
“Well, let’s end the break. Let’s resume hunting.”
“Yes, sir.”
“We’ll hunt 200 to 300 more goblins today. After that, if we have time, we’ll explore the entire second floor before returning.”
I also want to check out the wolves.
“Yes, sir!”
“Understood.”
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After that, we stayed in the same spot and defeated the fifth 'Hobgoblin' of the day, or the fourth after the break, but the 'General Goblin' did not appear.
This is to confirm whether completing all areas is a mandatory condition.
Then, for the sixth time today, or the fifth after the break, the rare monster in the lower right corner of the map.
The one that appeared was a regular 'Hobgoblin,' and after defeating it, the 'General Goblin' appeared. I defeated it as well.
【Level Up】
【Level increased from 5 to 18】
【Level Up】
【Level increased from 18 to 22】
【Level Up】
【Level increased from 22 to 42】
From the fact that no enhanced form appeared, two things became clear. First, the interruption in the first floor affects it. Second, completing all spawn points is mandatory.
It seems that completing all areas consecutively is necessary for the enhanced form to appear. If it doesn’t appear next time... there might be other conditions, or I might have missed a spawn point, or it might be because I added an extra one.
For now, let’s focus on this 'Super Strength II.' This makes it 3/3. Time to power it up to 'Super Strength III.'
Next, 'Leadership.'
“Aila, 'Leadership' please.”
“Thank you, sir.”
“It’s fine, it’s fine. I’ll get stronger, so don’t worry.”
“I’ll repay you with my body.”
I couldn’t help but look at Aila’s voluptuous body, but I gathered my rationality to dispel any impure thoughts.
“...Phew. Don’t say things like Ayane, okay?”
“I intended to repay you with my work... but if you wish it, sir.”
“No, it’s fine!”
I refocused and checked the other drops.
This time, the 'Mithril' equipment is... not gloves, but heavy gauntlets. I’ll naturally equip them and give the gauntlets I’m currently wearing to Aila. Will the next one be greaves?
Feeling the effects of 'Leadership,' I sat down and spun the “10-Draw Gacha.”
‘Jingle, jingle, jingle!’
The results were 1 green, 1 purple, 4 red, and 4 blue.
‘R Strength +12’
‘R Dexterity +12’ x2
‘R Magic Power +12’
‘SR Dexterity +25’
‘SR Magic Power +28’
‘SR Intelligence +28’
‘SR Toughness +16, Agility +16’
‘SSR Skill: Precognition’
‘UR Martial Skill: Crimson Blade’
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Name: Shota Tenchi
Age: 21
Level: 2
Strength: 477 (+392) (+80)
Dexterity: 454 (+373) (+76)
Toughness: 502 (+413) (+84)
Agility: 503 (+414) (+84)
Magic Power: 441 (+364) (+74)
Intelligence: 476 (+393) (+80)
Luck: 964
Skills: Level Gacha, Appraisal Lv6, Appraisal Interference Lv6, Automatic Mapping (2/3), Eagle Eye, Adamantine Exterior II, Body Super Enhancement Lv1, Super Strength III, Adamantine Strength II, Swift II, Adamantine Wall II, Leadership, Precognition (2/3), Dual Wield, Martial Arts Lv2, Swordsmanship Lv2, Assassination Lv1, Throwing Lv4, Elemental Magic Lv1, Magic Power Recovery Lv2, Magic Power Transfer, Skill Compression
Martial Skills: Crimson Blade
Trophies: Golden Bug
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Martial Skills!? What’s that?
I don’t really understand, but it sounds cool.
“Aila”
“Yes, sir.”
“Do you know about martial skills?”
“Yes. They are special skills that are said to appear before those who have mastered a specific weapon. I have learned four skills with daggers.”
“What about the method of appearance?”
“They can appear from treasure chests or when you defeat special monsters. The orb of the martial skill is only visible to the person, so you can only find it in the dungeon.”
“I see...”
So, there’s a qualification to use it.
In this case, the qualifications might be 'Swordsmanship,' 'Martial Arts,' and... 'Elemental Magic'?
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