Chapter 12
Episode 16: The Skills of a Veteran Adventurer
When we had to undertake gathering quests in the forest, we arranged to accompany Roy-san on his hunting trips.
The materials we needed to gather in the forest were purple moss and illusion mushrooms, both necessary for antidotes.
We needed to go to the forest at least twice a week to gather them, and Roy-san suggested,
「Since I go there every week anyway, would you like to come along?」
The other materials could be gathered in the plains, so we would go there when Roy-san wasn’t heading to the forest.
Today was the day we accompanied Roy-san on his hunt in the forest♪
Unlike gathering quests in the plains, gathering in the forest came with the danger of encountering monsters.
This time, instead of light clothing, I wore a leather chest plate, gauntlets, and greaves as Roy-san had instructed.
Of course, the equipment cost money.
But since it was essential for protecting my life, I couldn’t skimp on it.
I saw it as an investment and spent 75 silver coins to purchase it.
If we could continue receiving the special gathering requests, we would quickly earn back the cost of the equipment, right?
Led by Roy-san, we headed from the plains to the forest.
Although he usually worked solo, Roy-san’s wife, Yuri-san, accompanied us today because it was our first time in the forest.
「Selen, once we enter the forest, we’ll be in monster territory. I’ll keep an eye out, but be prepared for potential attacks.」
I nodded in response.
「Understood. I’ll stay alert.」
After Roy-san gave us his warnings about the forest, we finally stepped into it.
Unlike the plains, the forest ground was uneven and difficult to walk on, so we moved forward carefully.
Suddenly, I felt a shiver run down my spine.
「Roy-san… I sense a large presence from the front right. I hope it’s just my imagination…」
「Oh? Did you sense something?」
「Yes… It felt like a chill down my back…」
「Sharp intuition. That presence is an orc.」
So this is what it means to sense a presence.
If I get used to this feeling, I might be able to identify monsters like Roy-san does.
I need to sharpen my senses even more!
「The orc is approaching. This time, I’ll take it down, so observe its movements.」
「「Yes!」」
Following Roy-san’s lead, we approached the orc and soon spotted the large, pig-like monster.
The orc was about 2.5 meters tall and seemed slower than I expected.
Roy-san, with swift footwork, appeared to charge at the orc head-on but then suddenly sidestepped out of its sight.
The orc, confused by the disappearing figure, looked around in surprise.
Roy-san, now behind the orc, stabbed it through the right ear with his short sword, the blade piercing its head and killing it instantly.
The orc collapsed, and Roy-san retrieved his sword, shaking off the blood before sheathing it.
「As you saw, orcs are slow. You can use either physical or magical attacks. The key is to strike first; if you can take it down with the initial blow, it makes things much easier.」
「「Yes!」」
The precise advice from a veteran adventurer was the perfect example for beginners like us.
While we have the chance to accompany Roy-san, we need to learn as much as we can and aim to improve our skills as adventurers!
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Episode 17: Selen’s Power
Seeing Roy-san’s exceptional skills as an adventurer, I was genuinely impressed.
「Roy-san, you were so cool♪ If Gai-san and I work really hard, can we become cool adventurers like you?」
「Uh, uh, Selen, it’s kind of embarrassing when you say that… But if you work hard, you can definitely become great adventurers!」
When I complimented Roy-san, he blushed a little but assured us that if we put in the effort, we could become adventurers like him.
Gai and I exchanged glances and then encouraged each other.
「Let’s do our best!」
After that, Roy-san explained which parts of the defeated orc we needed as proof of the hunt.
「The heart contains a magic stone, which serves as proof of the orc’s defeat. Additionally, the meat is edible, and the testicles can be used as alchemical ingredients.」
The magic stone in the orc’s heart is the proof of defeat.
The testicles can be bought by alchemists and apothecaries, and the meat is valuable, but since the orc is so large, we can’t take everything back.
I used my magical bag to store portions for the residents and landlord of the longhouse.
Seeing this, Roy-san was surprised and spoke up.
「What, Selen, do you have a magic bag? In that case, I’d like to ask for your help in hunting orcs in the forest about three times a week.」
「Dad, three times a week might be a bit much. Although I’d love to have delicious orc dishes every day.」
「Well, we need to prioritize gathering the necessary materials for the special request. Anyway, let’s check how effective Selen’s magic is against orcs. In a party of two, using magic to deal damage before engaging might be the best strategy.」
After Roy-san finished speaking, we proceeded deeper into the forest while gathering the necessary purple moss and illusion mushrooms.
When I sensed a large presence to our left, I informed Roy-san.
「Roy-san, I sense something to the left, about 30 meters away. Is it an orc?」
「Wow, you have excellent senses. Let’s get closer and see if your magic can reach it.」
「Yes!」
We moved silently and got within five meters of the orc’s back.
I imagined a water spear and cast my magic towards the orc.
「Pierce through, 〚Water Spear〛!」
『Whoosh』
「Buh-moo…」
The water spear struck the orc’s head, drilling through with high-speed rotation.
The orc collapsed on the spot…
Did I really take it down in one hit?
Roy-san was astonished that my magic had defeated the orc with a single strike.
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Episode 18: A Prodigy of Magic
I defeated the orc with a single blow from my water spear…
Seeing this, Roy-san was astonished and spoke up.
「I can’t believe the power of your magic… Selen, you might be a prodigy of magic.」
「A prodigy of magic? Does that mean I’m loved by magic?」
「It’s a possibility.」
After collecting the magic stone and materials from the orc, we continued deeper into the forest.
For the next orc we encountered, I weakened it with a less powerful spell, and Gai finished it off.
This teamwork allowed us to efficiently defeat the orcs.
As I sensed the presence of more monsters, we continued to defeat them together.
We managed to gather a substantial amount of 【Purple Moss】 and 【Illusion Mushrooms】, as well as encountering many monsters.
We ended up defeating 10 orcs and 6 forest wolves!
The forest wolf’s magic stone served as proof of defeat, and its fur and fangs were valuable materials.
The fur, in particular, was in high demand and fetched a good price, which made me very happy♪
Looking at the forest wolf’s fur, I wondered if I could make a fur coat for my mom and decided to ask Roy-san about it.
「Roy-san, if I take this fur to a tailor, could they make a coat out of it?」
「Yes, if you bring in the materials and pay for the tailoring, it should be fine.」
「Really! Then I can have a fur coat made as a present for Mom♪」
It would cost money, but the thought of making a present for my mom from the fur of the monster I defeated made me happy.
Roy-san noticed my excitement and spoke to me with a smile.
「Haha, Selen, you really love your mother, don’t you? Gai, you should take a leaf out of her book!」
「Shut up!」
「Alright, that’s enough for today. Let’s head to the adventurer’s guild, complete the quest, and then have a barbecue party with orc meat!」
「Agreed♪」
We finished our material gathering and monster hunting with Roy-san’s help.
At the adventurer’s guild, we delivered the materials for the special request and sold the parts of the orcs and wolves that we didn’t need.
We received 2 gold coins and 70 silver coins as our reward, which Gai-san and I split evenly before heading back to the longhouse.
After that, we invited our neighbors over and enjoyed a barbecue party with orc meat, having a great time♪
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Episode 19: Selen’s Achievements
Another six months have passed.
My party with Gai-san, 【Light of Hope】, has been thriving.
We’ve received designated gathering requests not only from the 【Falke Shop】 but also from the 【Red Beard Hall】, ensuring a steady income as adventurers.
The results of my daily gacha pulls over the past six months are as follows:
〘Alchemy〙 Rank S
〘Enchantment〙 Rank S
〘Mithril Ore 500g〙 Rank A × 5
〘Orichalcum 500g〙 Rank S
〘Magic Hat〙 Rank A
〘Crystal Ring〙 Rank A
〘10 Gold Coins〙 Rank A × 5
*Only Rank A and above are listed*
Alchemy: A skill that allows the creation and synthesis of various items. Alchemy includes medical alchemy, decorative alchemy, and magical alchemy. The higher the skill level, the higher the success rate.
Enchantment: A skill that allows various effects, such as attributes, to be added to accessories. As the skill level increases, the effectiveness of the enchantments also increases.
Magic Hat: A piece of magical armor that increases magic attack and magic defense by 25%.
Crystal Ring: A ring with a heat resistance effect, completely nullifying all heat effects.
I’ve managed to pull some excellent items♪
What’s amazing isn’t just my luck with the daily gacha; my stats have significantly improved as well♪
【Name】Selen, 6 years old
【Occupation】Magic Warrior
【Lv】 15
【Health】 115
【Magic Power】 660
【Defense】90
【Agility】 120
【Intelligence】320
【Luck】80
〘Daily Gacha〙〘Appraisal Eye〙
〘Life Magic〙〘Presence Detection Lv4〙
〘Space Magic〙〘Barrier Magic〙
〘Alchemy Lv1〙〘Enchantment Lv1〙
〘Water Magic Lv5〙〘Wind Magic Lv2〙
〘Fire Magic Lv2〙〘Earth Magic Lv2〙
〘Fan TechniqueLv4〙〘Spear TechniqueLv1〙
〘Sewing Lv5〙〘Cooking Lv5〙
〘Disguise〙〘Pharmacist〙
〘Familiar Contract Magic Lv1〙
As you can see, my stats have grown impressively♪
Although my primary combat style is magic, I’ve also significantly improved in close-quarters combat using a fan, making me worthy of the title Magic Warrior.
Regarding my magic power, it seems I rival the court magicians’ upper ranks in the kingdom, comparable to a court mage.
And tomorrow, I turn seven!
Yes, that’s right!
The anniversary gacha opportunity has arrived♪
It’s a guaranteed Rank A or above gacha, so I’m already excited, knowing I’ll get something great〜(laughs).
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