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I stand up.

'Let's get out in the open. You'll show me, won't you?
'Aah! You cheeky little shit! You're going to beat the shit out of this many people?
'You're the one who's trying to get me in trouble. I'm going to deal with you.
'Kak! We don't give a shit about beating each other with our bare hands!
'Duel? You're going to do this until you see blood, aren't you?
'This is why rookies are ......! That's not it. Hey, you!
''''Oh!

The bar patrons moved in unison. What the hell, are they all in on it?
I am on the lookout to protect Prine. But they don't surround us. Instead, they move the tables and open up the center of the restaurant.

A round table is placed in that space with a thump.

No way.

This is what an adventurer's game is all about: ......!

With a thud, Mohawk slams his elbow down on the table. Then he glared at me and shouted in a voice that echoed throughout the restaurant

The way of life of a man--arm wrestling!

Arm wrestling!

'YEAAAAAAAAHH!
'Get him, Rodriguez!
Let's give this cocky rookie the adventurer's baptism!

Inside the restaurant.
What, what, are you in a groove like this?

'Come on, rookie! I'll show you who's better!
'That again. ....... And what happens if you lose?'
'It's obvious, isn't it?

Violence, money, or women?

'Get down on your knees and apologize!
'...... seriously?'

I hate this. I can get away with a lot of other things. It's a subtle, unavoidable request. Pride.

'I can't help it. ......

Me approaching the table. I put my elbow on the table and shake the Mohawk's hand.
The other man is a giant. I'm a fifteen-year-old kid. It must seem like a huge difference in size.
But we are adventurers. We are adventurers whose job level affects us.
Appearances are unreliable.
I'm sure he knows this, but Mohawk looks at my thin arms and smiles confidently.

'It's time to quit, right?
'f*ck you.'

A vein appears in Mohawk's head. Wow, that's funny.

Good luck, Mr. Ra!

Unexpectedly, Prine cheered. I was thinking that she must be frozen, poor thing, sorry, but when I looked over, I saw a familiar face behind her.

I looked at her and saw a familiar face behind her.

The one who winked at me was Lynn, a martial artist I had met at the 4th level during the day. He was watching over Prine. Thank goodness.

A judge in a tuxedo and bow tie came out of nowhere and sat down at the table. I looked at them alternately.

'Lady?'

A fist that tightens.
I sucked in a breath.

Go!

Let's go! Do it! Hey! Kill him! Right there! Take him down!

The whole store is filled with angry shouts. At the center of it all,

'Nuh ...... kuh ......!

Mohawk was getting impatient.
My arms wouldn't move at all.

'What's the matter? You're going to tell me, aren't you?
'Hey, f*ck you, ......!
'There you go!

Boo-hoo!

Goshiri.

Mohawk slams his arm down on the table as hard as he can. There was a slight twisting sound.

Gooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Mohawk on his knees, holding his shoulder.

I raise my right arm high.

I win!



''Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!



There was a tremendous commotion in the store. I was congratulated by people from all walks of life, slapping me on the shoulder, back, and head. But..,

'Wait a minute!

A loud voice seized them.

You're not going to be happy just because you beat Ryan!
'He is the weakest of my Four Brothers ......'


'Next time you'll be dealing with Rick Rodriguez here!

A Mohawk stands in the way.
A man named Rick comes to the table.

Oh, ...... what a pain in the ass. .......

'I'm not going to be like Ryan, okay?
'Honestly, I can't tell you guys apart.

The ref makes the call.

'Ready, go!

'Ei'.

Ba-shhhh.

'Geeaaaahhhh!

'Rick-o!

Mohawk sprawling on his right elbow. Did I hit him a little too hard?

'd*mn it, next time it'll be me, Ruben, against you!

Go!

Bashhhh.

'Geeaaaahhh!

'Luuuuubbeen!

Having sunk the three Mohicans, I turn my attention to the remaining one.

'Are you going to do it too?

'd*mn, I'm going to have to go to ......!'

The last Mohawk, in a hurry, changed his standing posture. He adjusted his posture, his toes slightly inward. He closed his eyes and put his hands on his lower belly.

'Soooooo haaaaaa ......!

Inhale shallowly and exhale deeply. A pale light appeared around Mohawk's body. The light swirls around and converges in Mohawk's hands - around his lower belly.

--Is this the Gong Qi Breathing Technique?

'--Hah!

Boom, boom, boom!

Mohawk exhaled with energy, and to his surprise, his muscles expanded and became even more muscular. Mohawk's muscles are now dharma!

I'm going to make you regret taking a martial artist seriously.

Oh, Leonardo, he used his breathing technique! Crap! That's not fair! But Mohawk ignored them. But Mohawk ignores them. He smiles wickedly.

Hmm.

I looked to the side.

Lynn nodded his head. I guess that means I can use it, too.
In front of Lynn-san, Prine was waving her hands up and down and nodding. She seemed to be cheering him up.

I nodded back at them.

I tried to catch my breath.

'Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ......!

My body is enveloped in a pale light. I wonder if it's an aura. It's like my life force is shining through. I don't know.

My muscles don't rise. But I can feel the power gathering in my tanden. I'm up about two. I had a feeling. Breathing is great.

So much power! Mohawk pulled his body back and shuddered.

'Hey, you ...... where did you get that ......!
'Well, you know.

With a thud, he puts his elbows on the table.

You used it first. Don't complain, okay?
'Hey, you ......!

The referee makes the final call.
'Ready ......

Zuggah!

My right fist smashed the table and knocked Mohawk's arm to the floor, then punched a hole through the floor.

I hit him with my right fist, which smashed his arm through the floor, and then punched a hole through the floor.

Oh, Mohawk's arm is bent in a strange direction.
Oh well. He's got potions.

I raise my right hand high again.



I'm the one! It's Rana Prata!



''Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

An ovation sweeps through the restaurant. A chorus of people calling my name begins.

''Rana! Rana! Rana! Rana! Rana! Rana! Rana! Rana!

Yeah.
I stood out.
I'm sorry.

"Ra, you're so cool!

Prine comes flying in for a hug. She catches it and spins with the same momentum. It would look like I'm dancing again, but I can't help it.

'That was really cool, Ra-kun!
Ha ha, thanks.

Mr. Lynn,

'You're still amazing, Rana! I mean, haven't you gotten stronger since we met earlier? Is it my imagination?


'Are you sure you're not imagining things ......?'
'Hmmm?'

At that moment, the Mohicans who had been lying on the floor stood up.

'Did you say Rana Prata!
'Yes, but what?'

I thought I was being flirted with,


''''I'm sorry! ''''


They all got down on their jumping knees on the spot and apologized.

I'm so impressed by your strength!
Strength is the justice of a martial artist!
'Arm wrestling is the pride of a Han!
You're our Four Brothers' brother!

Yeah ...... so annoying .......

'No, don't bother with that ......'
'Anytime you need anything, just let me know, big brother!

After that, despite my repeated refusals, my words did not reach them.

I don't know about you, but I have a new apprentice.





Dungeon attack, Day 4.

The fourth layer.

Save point "Fountain of Recovery".

We are here to collect Eltra ore.



In front of the fountain, holding a guide stone in your hand,

--Mapping, mapping, mapping.

Mapping, mapping," and the map will appear in your brain.

The location of the ore seems to be at ......, just down the road.

Circle the map provided.

'Prine, it's around here.
'Yes! I'll follow you!
'And while we're at it, let's collect the treasure chests.
Gold and silver treasures galore!

You always seem to have so much fun, Prine.
I'll follow her example.

We go into the forest and get a treasure chest hidden in the grass, being careful not to irritate the mushrooms. It's quite big. About the size of a coffin.

I open it right then and there...

I said to myself, 'In times like this, my thievery skills come in handy ...... and'.
Good luck, Mr. Ra!

The initial equipment during the sheaf era, a wire is taken out of the toolbox and used to open the lock.

Click.

Open the lid a little and check for traps--no.

The lid is completely opened.

The sun is shining through the trees just in time to illuminate the treasure chest. A glittering object is seen bouncing off the sunlight.

'This is ......!
Oh, ......!

With bated breath, we looked inside.

What was inside?