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Chapter 38: The Night Before Departure

 

An inn, a tavern, a weapon and armor store, a general store, and a branch of the Adventurer’s Guild have been established in the beastfolk village in the past month and a half. Adventurers and merchants have gathered from towns other than Recuria.

Along with that, humans have also begun living in the village alongside the beastfolk. So far there have been no major problems and the village is running smoothly.

As for the state of the dungeon, we were able to significantly increase the number of dungeon points generated, and we created up to 25 floors.

Furthermore, thanks to being able to summon a new S-rank dungeon boss called Hydra, even the S-rank party [Silver Sand Wind], who managed to break through the Cow-oni and Horse-oni duo, judged it to be too difficult and dangerous to conquer and returned.

Plainvelt dungeon has teleportation circles set up before and after dangerous floors to exit the dungeon. The ability to safely return seems to be one of the factors that attracts adventurers.

Regarding the strength of Black Thunder, each member has been preparing for Alto Kingdom’s clan ranking battle. As for me, I was managing the dungeon and expanding the beastfolk village, so my level has only gone up by 1. I had simply been trying to learn how to use my new longsword by trial-and-error.

However, Kinu, Shinku, and Drake actively accepted guild quests and raised their levels significantly.

Drake completed quests not only as a trio, but also solo, raising his adventurer rank to A. Although his level had increased significantly to 49, it only changed his stats. He didn’t acquire any skills. However, he explored how to fight in human form, and seems to have acquired a fighting style that one-sidedly tramples enemies on the ground with a fighting method centered on flight.

As for Shinku, she reached level 50 and evolved. Surprisingly, she had evolved into an oni-type monster named [Princess Hannya].

(TL Note: “Hannya” is a “A demon mask with two horns and a wide ripped mouth. It represents a woman’s anger and jealousy. A horned demoness.”)

Her stats excelled in both offensive and defensive power. Not only has her defensive skills improved, but she has also learned medium-range magic.

It seems that she fulfilled her role as a tank when fighting as a trio. She has the potential to grow significantly depending on the future.

Finally, Kinu has also reached level 50 and evolved into a [Golden Fox]. There were many stat improvements, skill changes, acquisitions, and even more magic firepower.

But what was surprising was that her fighting style had changed drastically. Up until now, she always acted as a fixed artillery for long-distance high-power magic attacks, but now she can shoot magic while moving and can also engage in close-range combat using her new melee magic called Flame Blade.

Tomorrow, we will finally leave for the royal capital Alrain. Once we leave, we won’t be able to return for more than a month. Therefore, I decided to talk to everyone during dinner.

「At last, the time for you all to depart has come! The aide and I will manage the village, so don’t worry about us and do your best!」Barbaru.

「I’m sure the village will be fine in your care, Barbaru. If anything happens, please contact me via telepathy. Regarding the dungeon, I’ll leave everything to Ars and Irs.」

「Understood.」Ars and Irs.

「Also, there is something I want to try with the dungeon function. Though, it seemed like it would take a while, so I’ll do it after we return. Look forward to that.」

「I feel like you’re going to do something outlandish again. But you’ve been successful with it so far, so I’m looking forward to it.」Ars.

「I will try to accumulate as many dungeon points as possible!」Irs.

「I’m counting on you. Now let’s talk about the ranking battle! Well, even if I say that, this year’s rules haven’t been announced yet, so there’s no countermeasure we can create yet. I’m thinking of preparing some equipment at Miralda or somewhere…」

「Oh! Regarding that, Irs, Barbaru, and I have something we want to give you four.」Ars.

「Hmm?」

「You are all going to fight, so we thought the equipment should be as good as possible and prepared a few items!

First of all, Drake-kun and Shinku-san will wear the same kimono as Aun-san and Kinu-san. I didn’t know their preference, so I prepared something that matched their image and had mobility and defense.」Barbaru.

「Oh! Truth is, I actually yearned for something similar! Thank you!」Drake.

「Ah…to match with…Aun-sama and Kinu-sama! It’s too great an honor!」

≪Dragon Kimono Set: Defense 15. An article created with the motif of the legendary creature “Dragon” passed down in the Wano Kingdom.≫

≪Underworld Set: Defense 15. An article created in the image of a female “Shinigami” who appears on the brink of death in Wano Kingdom.≫

「The four of us look really good together!」

「Next is Kinu. I heard you changed your fighting style, but you don’t have a weapon, do you? Thus I prepared twin swords that are easy to handle and have high attack power! You’ll have to figure out how to use it on your own.」Ars.

≪Twin Sword Mizuchi: Attack Power 6. Extremely light and easy to handle. Twin swords that specialize in consecutive attacks.≫

「I am happy. Thank you… I’ll practice until I can master it.」

「Finally, it’s Aun’s turn! Honestly, I was really perplexed by this, but I decided to go with… this ring. Try appraising it.」Irs.

≪Magic Resistance Ring: A ring that nullifies sleep, poison, paralysis, and confusion from outside.≫

「Wait! Is this real!? This is the thing I need the most right now! Thank you, I’ll take care of it!」

「I’m glad everyone is happy with their gifts!」Barbaru.

「The departure is tomorrow! Everyone should rest properly so that you won’t be late, okay?」Ars.

「Yeah. I’ll explain the travel schedule while walking tomorrow, so get a good rest today.」

It was pleasant eating and talking with friends, but in preparation for the long journey starting tomorrow, I ended the meeting within 1 hour.

Status

【Name】Doumeki Aun

【Race】Heavenly Rakshasa

【Condition】

【Level】51

【Attribute】Thunder/Darkness

【HP】5300/5300

【MP】1160/1160

【STR】120

【VIT】55

【DEX】20

【INT】119

【AGI】120

【LUK】35

【Title】Labyrinth Ruler II

【Skill】

・Iron Stomach

・Pain tolerance

・Martial Arts (Lv.3)

・Gluttony

・Expert Appraisal

・Max Thunderclap

・Lightning Ball

・Thunder Drum

・Air Dance

・The Roaring Lightning King

・Lightning Binding Cage

・Lightning Spear

・Detection

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Equipment

・Shiranuemaru

・Red Ogre’s Iron Club

・Earrings of Concealment

・Magic Resistance Ring

・Kimono set of King Akura

・Black Combat Boots

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Status

【Name】Kinu

【Race】Golden Fox

【Condition】

【Level】50

【Attribute】Fire/Light

【HP】5000/5000

【MP】1400/1400

【STR】20

【VIT】62

【DEX】20

【INT】140

【AGI】72

【LUK】13

【Title】Subordinate

【Skill】

・Healing

・Sagacity → Light and Fire Life (change): INT and AGI increased by 150% for 5 minutes. Add fire attribute to attacks (MP consumption 70)

・Flame Lance

・Fire Wall → Flame Wall (change): Increased power, expanded area of effect (MP consumption 60)

・ Fire Storm → Flame Storm (Change): Increased power, expanded area of effect (MP consumption 60)

・Flame Burst

・Flame Blade: Fire attribute melee magic attack (MP consumption 40)

・Fox fire

・Humanization

・Cure

・Danger Detection

・Psychological Vision: Can read the rough emotions of others

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Equipment

・Twin Sword Mizuchi

・Concealment Ring

・Yukata Dress

・Floral Clogs

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Status

【Name】Shinku

【Race】Princess Hannya

【Condition】-

【Level】50

【Attribute】Earth/Water

【HP】8000/8000

【MP】550/550

【STR】73

【VIT】120

【DEX】38

【INT】55

【AGI】22

【LUK】10

【Title】Subordinate

【Skill】

・ Robust → Bravery (change): STR and VIT increase by 150% for 5 minutes. Adds earth attribute to attack (MP consumption 70)

・Guard Impact

・ Earth Wall → Iron Wall (change): Earth attribute defense magic (MP consumption 60)

・Earth Bullet → Iron Bullet (change): Earth attribute attack magic (MP consumption 40)

・Earth Bind: Vibrates the ground and blocks the movement of everyone on the ground within range (MP consumption 80)

・Water Ball: Water attribute attack magic (MP consumption 20)

・Water Whip: Water attribute attack magic (MP consumption 20)

・Humanization

・Interracial Language Understanding

・Provocation

・Cooking

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Equipment

・Halberd

・Concealment Necklace

・Orc Guard Great Shield

・Underworld Set

・Lace-up Long Boots (Black)

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Status

【Name】Drake Belesti

【Race】Dragonewt

【Condition】

【Level】49

【Attribute】Wind

【HP】4600/4600

【MP】400/400

【STR】84

【VIT】62

【DEX】46

【INT】48

【AGI】63

【LUK】10

【Title】Subordinate

【Skill】

・Wind Cloak

・Wind Pressure

・Wind Cutter

・Cyclone

・Dragonization

・Flight

・Sword Skill (Lv.3)

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Equipment

・Silver LongSword

・Concealment Necklace

・Dragon Kimono Set

・Dragonewt Boots

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