'We're here: ......'

Fourth layer, a lake in the forest.

A picturesque scene spread out before my eyes.

This is the save point.

With Prine on my back, I kneel by the lake and look at the surface.

The water is very clear. I scoop it up with my hand and take a sip. It tastes good.

A pleasant coolness permeates from my mouth to my throat and into my body. Fatigue disappears from my body, and I feel a rush of strength in my body.

'--ohoh ......?

The first time I experienced such pleasure, I couldn't help but let out an involuntary squeal. I feel so great, so light.

According to the guild-supplied map, this is the Fountain of Recovery. I wondered if it was a fountain and not a lake, but that's not important. Anyway, wounds are healed, fatigue disappears, poison is cleansed, strength is restored, and power overflows.

In a word, in guild-like fashion, "HP is fully restored.

The status is called up in the brain.



Name: Rana Prata
Human: Lv?
Warrior: Lv?

H P: 136
M P: 0
Attack Power: ? +2 (broken longsword)
Defense: ? +12 (initial, full set of armor)
Speed: ?
Skill: Lockpicking Lv 20, Detecting Lv 20, Tracking Lv 20 Lv20,Mapping Lv10,Covert Lv3,Treasure Hunting Lv3,Swordsmanship Lv1 0,Iron Wall Guard ,Charge,Attack, New Seninage.
Skills: [Breathing], can inhale and exhale.


HP is up. Level and other status values? That would of course mean that they have leveled up. Go back to the guild and get the status sheet and you will see what it says.

What's this new fighting technique, "Zeninage" ......? There's something disturbing about it. .......

Well, not now.

I find some soft grass and a comfortable place to sleep and lay Prine down. The little mage is sleeping peacefully and happily.

'......heh,heh,heh,heh,heh,heh,heh,heh,heh,heh,......'.

I don't know what I'm dreaming about.

But I can't bear to wake him up when he's sleeping so comfortably. Let's let him sleep for a while.

There are no monsters to be detected. Of course not. This is a safe save point.

But it seems there are other adventurers. A group of four men can be seen in the distance, resting by the lake as well. It must be a party. I'll be on the lookout for them, but I suppose I needn't worry so much.

'......Kuh'.

He stands up and stretches. On the edge of a lake in the woods. The air is good. Take lots of breaths.

As I repeat the deep breaths, I feel myself becoming clean.

Speaking of which, ......

I'm going to do something that just occurred to me. As you let air into your lungs, inflate your stomach at the same time, and as you exhale, contract your stomach at the same time. Repeat slowly for ten seconds at a time.

There is nothing special about it. It's just belly breathing. I am not sure how effective it is in raising the level, but I remembered that the guild leader told me to try different breathing exercises. I haven't done it since my singing class in primary school, but yeah, it feels pretty good.

When I soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...,

'Hey, good job!

A woman's voice came from behind me. I looked over and saw that the four people over there were now three. It seems that only one person from the party has come this way.

She is a woman in her early twenties. She is wearing a martial arts uniform. Her posture is perfect. She looks very strong.
She turns and greets me.

'Good evening.
'Martial artist Lin Mingmao. Level 15.

He quickly held out his hand. It took me a second to realize that he wanted me to shake his hand.

I'm Rana Prata, a warrior.
''What's your level?''
'Uh, uh, five?'
'Ha-ha, what's that? Look at the status.
I think he's leveled up. I'm sorry.
Congratulations. When did you come to the fourth level? How old were you before you came here?'
'I came here before noon. I was 5 then.
'Then you're level 6 now. If you come here before noon on this floor, you can only get up to level 1 no matter what you do.

I see. That's how you judge it.

'You're a rookie, aren't you? How many days?'


'It's the third day'.
'Heh! That's great, you've already reached the fourth level in three days. You're also very high level.
'Thank you very much.'
Do you have a guild card?'
Sorry.'
'No choice. I don't mean to be rude, but you should have it. It's good for your credit.
'Yes, I understand.

I thought, "He's a very teachable guy. He's not the same type as Diego.
I don't feel bad. In fact, I appreciate it.

'Didn't the ghost mushrooms bite you? They're a nuisance because they put you to sleep. Well, they're not very aggressive, and they only bite on the arms and legs, so the pain wakes you up quickly. When I was a rookie, I had mushroom teeth marks all over my body, haha. Oh, did you just imagine that?

He talks a lot.

'Fortunately, I only slept with my partner.
'I see. Were you wearing an amulet?
No. Do you have one?'
Of course there is. Hair ornaments that increase sleep resistance. They sell them in the guild's shopping arcade.

Oh, my God. I'll go buy some later.

'What about the party? Just the girl over there?'

Lynn looks at Prine, who is sleeping.

Yes. A pair of us.
'That's even more impressive. They must have both had really good skills. Or maybe they're just plain high. Then you're doing great.
''Huh.''
Sorry, sorry, sorry. When I see a rookie, I just want to lecture him, because of my profession.
'Well, is that what martial artists do?'
Haha, that's not what I meant. I coach rookies for a fee. I came to the fourth layer today to train them.

Lynn points with his thumb at the other three resting by the lake.
Hmm, is that ......? Those three .......

'You are all mages, right ......?
'That's right. We take care of you regardless of your job. In the beginning, all we have to teach is the basics, so it doesn't matter if it's not the same job.
''I see.''
They made their debut this year, so maybe they are the same age as you. Well, they're only level 2 or 3. I'm trying to get them all to learn at least "Ice Pickle" by the end of this week.

It's the magic that Prine used to defeat the Red Toad.

'Do you guys want to go with me? I can't form a party, so I'll give you a discount.
Ha-ha-ha, no, we're .......'
'Oh, yeah. Too bad. It's good to have strong guys like you in our age group to inspire us. I'm sure that girl over there is very strong too, right?
'I'm just a kid compared to your level 15 martial artist.
'Level 5 on the third day is a genius, my friend. It would be nice if you could show us some magic.
'Is it magic? ......'

I looked at Prine, who seemed to have just woken up and was looking around.

Good morning, Prine.
Oh, Ra-kun, good morning. Oh, I'm ......! I have to shoot magic! --Cleave, demon particles! Pyro Ray!

Thud.

Oh, shit! Where the hell are you shooting at?
'Whaaa! I made a mistake, I'm sorry!

A flash of light over the lake.
The three mages on the other side looked back at us in shock.

Hmmm...

Lynn is thinking about something. He puts his hands together with a "Pan" and worships us.

Can you show us one more time? In front of them.'