The third day of the attack.

The fourth layer.

Save point "Fountain of Recovery".



Now, on the third day of the dungeon, Prine-chan, a level 5 mage genius, is going to show us her magic. Applause!

Blah, blah, blah, blah!

Lynn introduces Prine. I am standing next to her, and three mages of the same age are sitting in front of us, clapping their hands. I don't recognize any of their faces, probably because we were born in different months and places. But everyone's eyes were shining with anticipation.

Level 5 on the third day is amazing. By the way, ...... is so cute .......'
I mean, wasn't Pyro Ray magic learned at level 7? I mean, was there a girl that cute at my age? I didn't know that...''
'You really are a genius. I wonder what kind of skills he has. Even though she's so cute, ...... she gives two things: ......'

Her eyes were shining even in an evil color.
On the other hand, Prine, who is prone to nervousness, is frightened under everyone's gaze.

'Hawa ...... hawa ...... hawa ......'.

But this is a chance to give him confidence. I think the reason why he is not making the best use of his sense, skills, and abilities is because he lacks confidence.

'Ra-kun ......!

Prine looks at me with teary eyes. I encourage her as usual.

You can do it. Just shoot like you always do.
'But, oh, ...... what a ...... thing to do while being watched like this.'
'Don't worry about it. Let's go shopping again when you're done.

I'll have to buy a sleep-resistance charm.

Really? ............ Okay. I'll do my best. I can do it. I can. I will one day ......'

Prine grips his short stick.
Pointing the tip over the lake,

'---- demon particles, cleave! Pyro Ray!

Magic was unleashed. A beam of red flame extends straight out into the lake--isn't that a little too far down? --

Dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

It landed on the surface of the lake and caused a loud explosion. A steam explosion. Whoa, whoa, whoa.

A huge column of water, so big you could see it from above, pours down on the shore.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

We are being showered by the fountain of recovery.

'..................'
'Hawaaaa! I'm sorry!
'Ha ha ha ha ha ha! That's great, that's great, that's great! You're good, Prine!
''''Amazing!

Prine is apologizing incessantly, but Lynn and the others seem very satisfied. Well, that's good.

The magic fire won't burn the forest, but it will blow up the fountain. That's all I needed to remember today.



'I have something good to show you in return.

When we had finished our greetings and were about to leave, Mr. Lin said so.

''Good things?''
'You were just doing deep breathing and belly breathing, weren't you? That's how I remembered.'
'Huh.'
'Martial artist's breathing technique--'Gong Qi Breathing Technique'. When you can do this, the power of your martial arts will increase.

Bujutsu] is a martial artist's skill for combat. It is the martial artist's version of the art of war.

'Is there such a breathing technique?
'Look, let me borrow your stomach for a minute.

Lynn puts her hand on my lower abdomen. Prine is looking at me anxiously.

'You can use the "Guard" technique, can't you?
'Yeah, well, I didn't think ...... was a thing.'
'Okay, let's go. --Yes, guard!

--Tekkai!

He does as he's told and launches his war techniques.
It temporarily boosts your defense, perfect for a vanguard.

At the same time,

Kung Chi Palm!

Boom!

A tremendous heat and shock hit my lower abdomen as I stood guard. My body floated lightly.

A "thump?

It doesn't hurt. But thanks to the iron wall "guard," it didn't damage me. But the impact is .......

This is the Art of War. It's a qigong technique that deals heavy damage to the enemy at the cost of HP. I was holding back, and you're on guard, so I don't think you'll take any damage. And now your stomach is burning. Breathe into it. And exhale slowly.
'ha, yes'.

Soooooooo .......

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.............



Hmm? Hmm?

I'm starting to feel warm. It feels like heat is swirling around under my belly.
'Oh, wow, that's great. You've already got the hang of it. Yes, that's the Gong Qi Breathing Technique. You should learn it. It helps you recover from fatigue, and if you can't do it, you won't be able to pass martial artist level 10.
'Gong qi breathing ...... means, um, I'm a warrior. ......'
'You can change your job within a week if you use the secret technique. You'll lose experience, though. You should become a martial artist with that!
'No, I don't want to. I'll use ...... one day when I change jobs.''
Ha-ha-ha. Changing careers. That's nice, like a rookie. I have a dream!

Actually, I've already changed jobs.

I tried the Gong Qi Breathing Method again. Oh, I feel like I'm gathering power. Maybe it's just my imagination.

Once you get the hang of it, you can use it again and again. The martial arts were just to teach you how to do it.
'I didn't know that.
I thought I was going to get screwed.
'If you ever become a martial artist, come to me. If you become a martial artist, come to me and I'll show you where the best hunting spots are and where to find the best weapons and armor.

With that, Lynn and her party returned to the forest. They were going to pick mushrooms. They call their friends, so I guess it's a good way to earn experience.

Then we should go back too.
Yes!

Prine, a little more confident now that she has shot her magic in front of everyone, raises her hand cheerfully.

We need to go back to the guild shopping arcade and buy some weapons and amulets.





So we came to the arms shop.

'If it's a sword that can withstand [war techniques] of warrior level 10 or higher,...... then this is the only one I can get. ......'

The shopkeeper, with a sullen expression on his face, showed me a very expensive and magnificent sword.

I can't buy it with the money I have.

Wait a minute.

Is being a warrior such an expensive job?

What do other warriors do? Well... At level 10, most people seem to be making their own original weapons by processing dungeon weapons and drop items.

Is that OK with you as a store?

Ha-ha-ha. Our store is useful for customers who don't use [war techniques] or use it as a spare weapon sub arm .

I see.

Yes. This is a short sword, isn't it? You are using it as a spare? Then I will give you another one. It's a service.'

Nice place. I'll be back.

Thank you very much.





I left the armory.
I was at a loss.

'Well, I'm at a loss.
'What are we going to do? Mr. Ra. Do you want to try without warfare skills?''
'I'm sure I can do it. It's boring and I don't feel comfortable with it.
'You're all about fun, aren't you, Ra?
Mary's life is the most important thing.
'I know that, but...'
'I don't know what to do. ......'

At any rate, I walk to buy a talisman.
He sees a blacksmith.

'A drop item. ......'

I think I'm forgetting something," I thought, and was about to walk past the blacksmith shop when..,

BANG!

'Shut up, you old bastard! I'm never coming back!

The door was thrown open with a mighty bang, and a young woman jumped out from inside. She is beautiful, but her mischievous tone ruins her.

But more importantly... her ears.

Pointed ears.

She looked at us.

'An, what's the matter with you guys? You have business in my workshop?
'Oh, no, no, ......'.
Don't do it, don't do it, you rotten blacksmith. You'll bend the sword.

Isn't that your parents' home ......?

I was stunned. A beautiful elf? The "Mere Old Man" looked as if he had just had a flash of inspiration,

'Well, if that's the case, I'll hit it for you! Follow me!
''What?''
''You have business with the blacksmith, don't you?''
'Um, ......'

I don't know, something's bugging me. Ears...... elves...... orcs...... goblins.......

Ah!

Prine and I shouted at the same time. Pointing at each other,

'Hobgoblin hatchet!


'Get that thing processed!

What the heck, you've got the material. Then leave it to me!

And a beautiful elf? takes both of our hands and quickly walks away.

'No, we're ......'.
I'm telling you, if you ask a regular blacksmith to do the work, he'll charge you this much.

The price he gave me was an order of magnitude more than the price of the sword I had seen at the arms shop earlier.
Really?

But if you let me do it, it's free.
'It's too suspicious. ......'
'I'm in training. I can't take your money. Don't worry. I'm good.

I'll say it myself: .......

'Oops. I'm Elena. Elena Baltacha. I'm an apprentice blacksmith with 30 years of training. Nice to meet you.

I don't understand your background.

I'm 16 years old.
'...... 30 years of training?
'I'm 16. Shut up.'

I don't know what to do. I want to go home.