Stephanie was a little upset at being stepped forward by Tsutomu, but she quickly returned to a straight face, as if she was still angry that she was being lumped in with Lorena and Eunice. And even turned a vicious upward glance at Sova's tazzy look, but unlike earlier, Tsutomu didn't even mean it.


''A wild rabbit who only thinks of that god's dungeon as a playground. I can still understand that one. But what do you want me to exchange opinions with that inadequate vixen style that can't even be reflected in the single digits?
'Eunice would certainly be below in terms of tiers of attainment, but I don't think the opinion itself is that far off the mark. They've even developed a dango raise.

More of a compliment than a compliment. Eunice conceived of a technology that I couldn't even think of, and gave it shape. I don't like his cocky personality, but I do respect his development skills.


　Tsutomu continued to speak excitedly, not caring about Stephanie, whose eyes were bleary and no wonder she could go on a killing spree right now.


'Lorena's running healer is interesting too. That's Lorena's monopoly for now, but other people who don't like flying heels are practicing, so eventually a second or third running healer will be born. When that happens, Lorena will be stronger as the research on running healers standing around gets better. Corina is such a good example of how people come to die. And yet, she has the mental strength to continue being a healer even after being ripped apart by a wild PT. I can only see that as a stretch!　There are plenty of other healers that I can see. Kisaragi, Nordt, Milway.... More and more new, frontline healers are starting to stand out. It doesn't get any better than this!　The healer's standings are going to keep evolving!


　The end of "Live Dungeon! The development of a healer in this world that resembled it was just like a dream because he had been struggling alone in the The more people they had, the more new ideas they had, and they developed in proportion to their numbers.

　In the last days of "Live Dungeon!", when I studied the healer's standing in detail by myself and created new battle methods and techniques, I didn't even get a response. Compared to this place is like heaven. Just looking at the divine platform is interesting, and many of them enjoy diving into dungeons. And Tsutomu has learned how to get around from all the healers and has built a white mage to fit this world.


'It's true that if Stephanie and I exchanged ideas alone, I think we'd be able to make some progress in our stand-off considerations. But if we are alone, our ideas will eventually come to a standstill. And if that happens, what will Stephanie do?　If you're just following in my footsteps, you're just going to end up being backwards-compatible. I don't feel that Stephanie has any ambition to surpass me.
'Oh....'


　For Tsutomu, "Live Dungeon! I was exposed to the strategy wikis, the culmination of the knowledge that tens of thousands of healers thought up and created in their heyday, and actually accumulated knowledge by discussing it in voice chat. Since then, I've experienced being a healer over hundreds of thousands of times while actually applying that knowledge.

　His passion for healers is stronger than anyone else's, and he's motivated to dive into dungeons without sleeping for three days and three nights. And like Stephanie, Tsutomu is a 'live dungeon! There was also a past of abandoning everything but.

　The amount of effort Stephanie has put into even her insanity is certainly amazing, but that alone was enough to make "Live Dungeon!" played by hundreds of thousands of people. You can't beat Tsutomu, who stayed in the top tier of the


''Ugh...''


　With that backed confidence and Tsutomu's words, currently recognized as a top healer, it was hard to argue with anyone who would listen. Besides, Stephanie could sense the madness that exuded from Tsutomu, the madness that had left everything behind. Stephanie was crushed by the power of even that sickening feeling, and she crouched down with her hand over her mouth.

　'Live Dungeon!', similar to Tsutomu's insanity, which she hadn't seen before. thoughts. And after being directly denied by Tsutomu, who was fanatical about it, Stephanie was trapped to the point where she couldn't breathe.


''Huh...!　Fugghhhh...!


　He continues to hyperventilate in his uncoordinated thoughts, and gradually a voice like a dying ravenous animal begins to escape from his suppressed mouth. Her eyes widen to the point that they almost pop out, and snot and blood begin to drip from between her fingers.

　As those around her grew wary of Stephanie's condition, Tsutomu crouched down and looked into her face.


'But Stephanie won't end up being my backwards companion.


　Seeing Stephanie's face, which looked like it did when she couldn't win against the hierarchical master by one more step or when she was going crazy after making a fatal mistake, Tsutomu took out a towel from his magic bag. He then gently put it to his face and wiped the blood that was flowing out, chanting the heel and healing the wound.

　With that act of recovery and gently whispered words, Stephanie just stared at Tsutomu, who smiled and said that with a face that seemed to come back to life.


''........What, why?''
'Because Stephanie also incorporated the bun raise developed by Eunice, who I hate, right?　That's something I could never have done if they were really just looking at me and going after me.


　If Stephanie was really only looking out for herself, she would have just followed that instruction manual for healers without worrying about what was going on around her. So there is no way she would have learned the bun raise that was Eunice's idea. But she actually practiced and learned the bun raise and used it to break through to Farenrich.


'This is going to be speculation, but maybe Stephanie was trying to get past me?


　She certainly respected herself, though. There are many things that are very similar to you as far as the sixty-fifth level is concerned, and you did exactly what was written in the instruction manual.

　But Stephanie must have wondered something about herself who was only following in her footsteps since then. It is true that Tsutomu was the mentor who taught her how to be a healer, and after that she was able to use him as a reference for her to get around. But at this point in time, is he really worthy of respect from the bottom of his heart?　Wouldn't I really be able to cross over now?　Isn't it true what the newspaper article says, that he is no longer a mentor who has done his job?

　As those questions arose, Stephanie began to look beyond Tsutomu and the instruction manual. She also mastered the dango raises that Eunice had invented with her pride, and she also became aware of Lorena, who was aiming to break through the same hierarchy.


''Oh, no...that's not true!　I only care about Tsutomu-sama!


　But Tsutomu, who had questioned his position as a teacher, had broken through the ninety levels for the first time. That victory, which even attracted a dramatic reversal, brought Stephanie back to the path of blind faith once again. Tsutomu's guess was that this was the result of that rocking back so hard.

　And as he looked down at Stephanie, who was clinging to him desperately with a look on her face as if she were making excuses for her affair, Tsutomu remembered his early days.


(And I was like that too, back in the days of obscurity.)


　From the beginning, Tsutomu has also been a part of "Live Dungeon! It's not that the healers of When I saw a healer from a popular godown, I got hooked and tried to imitate him. And when I actually tried it, I found various areas that could be improved, so I fixed them, and before I knew it, I had overtaken the one who imitated me.

　It wasn't quite as good as Stephanie's, but I certainly respected and passed a lot of healers. And since he knew that the objects he respected were gradually fading from his consciousness, he guessed that Stephanie would be the same way.


'No, that's okay. Because that's how I've grown over someone else, too. Besides, Stephanie's doing really well.
Oh, uh..... Oh, no, no way........


　When she said that while wiping Stephanie's hands, which were stained with snot and blood, with a towel, she instantly sounded deflated. Tsutomu continued to speak while lightly adjusting Stephanie's messy peach hair with his hand.


''It must have been a struggle to practice the techniques that the vixen-fashion developed. But Stephanie made even that a thing. Besides, the ninety levels were only shown once, and it seems like she was referring to my moves, so it must have been a struggle, right?
'Yes, sir!　That was a lot, a lot of work....
'I really appreciate Stephanie's hard work. I think she works just as hard as I did in the past, and she has talent. But if you're just following in my footsteps, you'll never get over it.
'No!　There's no way I'm going to surpass Master Tsutomu!


　Tsutomu grabbed Stephanie's shoulder as if to tell her to calm down, as she came at him with a biting retort. Then Stephanie, who was grabbed by the shoulder, stiffened up and looked at me like a little animal.


'But I want Stephanie to have that kind of spirit again. Of course it's not possible right now, and I don't intend to go over it so easily either. But with Stephanie, it's possible. So you can go after me, but don't limit your horizons. Just like when I beat Farrenlich, I'm going to absorb skills not only from me, but from the people around me.
Oh, no......... I am.....
'Stephanie can do it. I can vouch for that.
Oh....


　Tsutomu assured her with a hearty smile and patted Stephanie's head encouragingly. 'Live dungeon!' After being touched by Tsutomu's emotions, which could be pure when it came to matters concerning, she couldn't help herself anymore.


''I........I.........''
Hey, you okay?
..........


　Then Stephanie, who was completely short-circuited by a combination of being stroked on the head, whirled her eyes around and fell straight back. Tsutomu watched her lose consciousness with a curious look on his face, then turned a confirming glance to Luke. But Luke and Sova just froze their faces and didn't react, and instead, Drusia, who had recently joined the army, walked up to them.


''May I leave the queen in your care?''
"...Oh, yes. It's nice to meet you.
Now, if you'll excuse me. My queen recognizes you.
My queen...?


　Dorsia, who had just held Stephanie in a princess hug after she had fainted, headed towards Luke and the others after giving a respectful bow. Tsutomu also headed down to Daryl, who looked stunned while tilting his head at her words and actions.