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Volume 6 Chapter 129

Luna and Ryuuka’s Training Plan

「Starting today, Luna will be a member of the Elnor family」
Luna and I emerged from the bonus room, finding Tina and others gathered in the nearby room.
Luke, Ryushin, and Ryuka were out exploring, leaving only the Elnor family members present, to whom I made this announcement upon arriving.
Even though the bonus room did not have any visible exit, there was one wall which we could walk through.
Luna had been a bit nervous, so I held her hand as we made our way through. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, and we reunited with Tina and the others.
The bonus room seems to exist in a separate realm from the dungeon, making it impossible for me to detect Tina and the others’ magical power from within.
Thus, it was a relief to find them safe when we got out.
Surprisingly, my announcement about Luna joining the Elnor family was met with quick acceptance from everyone.
Apparently Tina had anticipated this and discussed it with everyone beforehand.
While everyone warmly welcomed Luna, I noticed a less excited Rifa. Most likely she was concerned about the sleeping arrangements at night. With the increase in our numbers, we will have to come up with a plan to accommodate everyone, it goes without saying.
By the way, I still haven’t asked Luna if she was a reincarnator or not, as I believe it is better for her to share that information when she feels comfortable doing so.
The discussion then shifted to dividing the household chores in my mansion, lasting for about twenty minutes. Since I wasn’t usually involved in housework, I was left out of the conversation.
However, if they were to ask, I would gladly help with anything. I once made the mistake of cleaning the living room without permission, which upset Rifa since it was her turn that day. She told me she would be happier if I praised her efforts instead of trying to help with the housework. Ever since, I refrained from interfering and made a point to offer words of appreciation whenever I saw someone working diligently.
I wondered if it was the right approach, but seeing everyone’s happiness, I considered it a good thing.
Before long, Luke and the others returned from their exploration.
「We’re back. Ah! Haruto and Luna, I’m glad you both returned safely」
「Welcome back, Luke. Apologies for keeping you waiting. So, did you find anything on the second floor?」
「Nothing at all. Most of the treasure chests were empty」
「Yeah, it was rather disappointing」
It appeared that after Tina and her company had cleared the floor, a lot of the items had not been replenished. In that case, if there is nothing of interest there, it is best to continue our journey.
「I apologize for the wait guys. Well then, let’s move forward」
「「「Ooooh!」」」
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After smoothly progressing through the floors, we reached the seventh floor of the dungeon.
Most of the monsters on this floor were above level 50, with some nearing level 70.
This dungeon was specifically designed to challenge transferred and reincarnated heroes who level up quickly. Regular adventurers would need to proceed cautiously and focus on leveling up before attempting to conquer it.
However, our group is far from ordinary.
Everyone had surpassed level 50, with many reaching level 100. As a result, we were able to navigate the seventh floor with relative ease.
Would this be a good place to start?
I’m talking about a particular plan in mind.
The— 『Luna Training Plan』.
Some time ago, Yoko’s level had skyrocketed due to Shiro accidentally granting her excessive magical power, resulting in her surpassing level 150.
Currently, Yoko’s level even exceeds Luke’s.
Furthermore, as a reward for their hard work during the school festival, I had bestowed a significant amount of magical power upon Mai and Mei—
Consequently, the two of them had surpassed level 200, evolving into beings that surpassed even the Elemental Kings like Ifrit and Undine.
Ordinarily, as one’s level increases, the total amount of magical power also grows. However, Yoko was a nine-tailed fox, a demon, and Mai and Mei were spirits. As members of these unique races, they could level up by acquiring a substantial amount of magical power.
As for Meldi, she diligently trained every day, focusing on leveling up in dungeons under Ifrus Magic Academy. Within just one year, she had reached level 90.
Achieving such a feat single-handedly is no small accomplishment….. But she is from a combative race.
Rifa, being a member of the Elven royal family, had surpassed level 80 from her early days of leveling up in the kingdom’s dungeon as a child.
Thus, everyone in our Elnor family, except for Luna and me, had surpassed level 80.
Today, Luna just joined our family with her level at 53.
As a Support Mage, it is challenging for her to level up since she rarely engages in solo combat. Nevertheless, level 53 is not necessarily weak, considering that a veteran adventurer of C-rank stood at around level 60. One could argue that her level was more than sufficient.
However, when viewed within the context of the Elnor family, Luna’s level stood out as comparatively lower.
I want to protect my family, each…… And every one of them.
Of course, I will protect them no matter the circumstances when I was by their side, even if I have to rush to their aid from a distance.
However, there might be instances where I might not reach them in time.
On such occasions, I desired for everyone in my family to possess at least a minimum level of power.
Hence, the 『Luna Training Plan』.
「Luna, Ryuka, hold onto these」
I said, handing Luna and Ryuka shimmering blue stones.
「Party Stones? ……Why are you giving us these?」

The items I had given them were called 『Party Stones』. These stones allowed for the distribution of experience points obtained from defeating monsters among party members. By holding them together, the experience points would be shared.
In this world, there isn’t a formal party system like in games. Forming a party doesn’t result in it being displayed on a status board or anything like that. These Party Stones can help us level up together, even for non-combatants members like Luna.
「I thought we could defeat the monsters on the seventh floor and raise Luna and Ryuka’s levels together」
「Is…… Is that okay?」
「I already have a Party Stone with Ryushin……」
「If you don’t mind, join our party. It would be more efficient this way」
In truth, my main intention was to help Luna level up. It felt somewhat wrong to assist Luna, a non-combatant, without aiding Ryuuka, who had a healing-based occupation.
「Um…… It might not be very efficient to form a party with me, Haruto-san」
「I share the same sentiment. I should stay with Ryuushin……」
Ryuuka voiced her doubts.
Their hesitation was not unwarranted. In this world, when forming a party, higher-leveled individuals received a larger share of experience points.
For instance, if two adventurers, one level 10 and the other level 20, teamed up to defeat a monster, the level 20 adventurer would obtain approximately twice the experience points compared to the level 10 adventurer.
The reason Luna and Ryuuka were not enthusiastic about forming a party with me was that they were unaware of my level being 1.