*

　In the morning, Makoto woke up in his own bed in his room.
　Room 101 of the 'Golden Sheep' pavilion, to be exact, but it would be safe to say it was his own room.

''Well I'm getting used to this life.

　I sit up by myself.
　You may think you're well rested in an unfamiliar environment, but the fatigue from the day before doesn't linger.

I'm not sure if it's because I'm young again. It was bad, wasn't it?

　Every year, I used to shudder at the time of the physical examinations.
　And yet, I didn't try to change my lifestyle.
　Whether it was suffering from chronic headaches, suffering from gout in the summer, or wallowing in the pain of ureteral stones.
　I don't know if I could have lived in my former world like that and still lived to retire.
　He was unable to find a new job and died in the street.
　Some may laugh at him for being overly optimistic, but for Makoto, this is a real fear.
　He has seen many people who have fallen and are unable to crawl out of bed.
　No, Mako shook her head.
　I'm sure he didn't have a sense of reality because he didn't change his indolence even though he knew what kind of consequences were waiting for him.

''Well I have to earn money to make the slow life happen.

　Mako stared at the pillow and picked at her bangs.

'It's okay, right?'

　Little by little, my hair is thinning, my scalp is visible in the alabaster, and finally - finally - my hair is thinning.
　This must be a fear, too.
　But is it really fear?
　Are we optimistic that we're going to be okay?

''Well you're taking better care of your health than you were before, aren't you?　I don't smoke, and Sherry won't let me drink alcohol.

　I'll be fine, Makoto told himself as he got up from the bed.
　He changed into the clothes on the desk and left the room.

'Good morning mister,'
Good morning.

　As usual, I return the greeting to Shelly, who called out to me in the middle of the stairs.
　As usual, I take my assigned seat - at the end of the counter.
　Normally, I'd be served cold lemon water - but I'm not.

''........''
What?

　Shelley was silently looking at Makoto - or more accurately, at his head.
　'Perhaps,' she said, her heart beating faster.

''Hmm~ excuse me for a moment.''
Oh, yeah.

　Shelley leaned back from the counter.

''I knew it.''
Yeah, right?
You're getting to be a regular sleeper.

　Mako let out a breath of relief.

'What's wrong?'
No, no, I thought that was pretty clear.
I have these eyes, but I can see the bong.

　Shelly sat up and pointed to her eyes with her index finger.

'I don't want a reaction, so stop with the self-deprecating stuff.
I'm not trying to be self-deprecating, though.

　Shelley laughed, troubled, and sat up.

'Where is everyone?'
He's already gone.

　Sherry said with a sigh and put her glass on the counter.

'You're all up early,'
Your husband is slow.
I'm sorry to say this, but it's hard to get up early.

　After all, I seem to have the quality of being useless unless I am forced to do so.

Well, maybe that's fine with your husband.
'Either you want me to get up early or you don't.
You need to show me a little bit of wrong.
The wrong place to be.

　I'm suddenly reminded of Liv's words.

'After all, it's better to be reasonably messy and reasonably dependable?'
That's right. I don't want my husband to be able to do everything by himself.
Is that about right?
I'm still the proprietor of the inn.

　Then Shelly put her hand on her chest.

'Hard to tangle with again,'
What's so hard to get involved in?
''I think there's a line that needs to be drawn, but when you're speaking as a store owner.

　There's a bitterness to it, as if the person you thought was your best friend didn't think of you as your best friend.

What was I supposed to say?
She's not your girlfriend, I knew it.
You are her boyfriend?

　Shelley's eyes widened, as if she was really surprised.

'No, you're my girlfriend, right?'
Oh, yeah, you're a sweetheart, sweetheart.

　Mako said as if praying, and Shelly replied, her cheeks flushed with vermilion.

'Why are you so embarrassed?'
'I'm embarrassed when he says it. I told her over and over again that her husband is a man of the highest order.
That's good to hear.

　Mako was thinking about taking responsibility, but Shelly didn't want to.

'Are you ready to move on to the next stage?'
I don't know.

　Shelly raised her eyebrows in annoyance.

'And I'm not lying about my desire to continue this relationship.
I'm not exactly comfortable with it.
Really?

　Shelley gave me a quizzical look.

'What can I say, I'm in the mood to settle down. Well, I didn't have time to think about that in the past.'
Your husband's been through a lot for such a young man.
You're still four years old.
I've heard it a few times, but it's not easy to believe.
I know. I can't believe it either.

　The real me is dying in the park, and I wonder if this is a terminal dream.
　I sometimes feel that way.

'Why did your young husband still feel uncomfortable when he was much younger?
'I may have told you this too, but when I was younger I was in debt. I couldn't afford to think about the future.
That's a tough one.
Well, you know.

　Mako picked up her glass and brought it to her mouth.

'I don't care what you said when you were younger, your husband is in too much of a hurry now.
Really?
Yeah, I've been with a lot of people and...

　Shelley touched her lips thoughtfully.

'I suppose it's not too late to build a harem, though.
You're assuming the harem.
That's all you need to know.

　Shelley said with a sigh.

'Which one of us needs to be prepared?'
Of course I did.

　'You don't understand,' he said, as if to say.

'Don't you normally build a harem?
He can't do it.

　Shelley assured him.

'Is that what you want?'
He's a nobleman.
"It's about the honorary knight.

　Mako let out a sigh, feeling disgusted.
　If he thought it was a position in name only, it had substance.

''We got screwed, didn't we~''
'No lord would ever try to surround himself with someone as strong as your husband.
That sounds like a soft touch.
That's what I said.

　Shelley's tone of voice is one of dismay.

'By the way, am I famous?'
What the hell is this all about?
'No, you said he was strong like your husband.　So, I... I mean, I just thought my team was famous for that.
I've heard a few rumors.
So you're pretty famous.

　I'm sure she's famous because the gossip reaches Shelly's ears.

''..........so happy.
You'll be a lot easier to work with once you're known.
That's why you're so lax on the side.
Really?
'You don't think my lord is deliberately spreading rumours?
Well I think I'm being cautious.

　That said, it's not uncommon to see mistakes even if you think it's perfect for you, when someone else looks at it or reviews it after some time.

'But would you go that far for that?'
'It doesn't sound like the sort of thing you'd expect from someone who's been enclosed. Well, part of me is relieved that Lady Christine is firm and secure.
That's right, my lord.
If you didn't like it, you should have complained.
I'm an honorary knight with an ulterior motive.

　Makoto took a drink of lemon water and put his empty glass on the counter.

''What can I say, I feel like you've seen through to the part of me that can't say no.''
My husband's a softie, you know.
I don't mean to be that good-natured, do I?
I'm more than enough of a goody-goody. You're going to rescue me after what I did.
'Well I figured if I'm going to feel bad either way, I'd rather Shelly be safe.

　Mako poked her cheekbones and turned away.
　Shelly giggled, wondering what was so funny.

''Is your change of heart due to me becoming a nobleman?''
A nobleman's opinion of you will make you give up a lot of things.
Resignation.

　Well, if Shelley was dreaming of a normal married life - which was very likely - then he had made her give up.

'Yes, it's giving up. Even if her husband changed his mind and dumped her, she would give up if she thought it was just a freak of nature for a nobleman.
Don't be such a sucker. I'm gonna take the blame for this one, okay?
'If I wasn't willing to take responsibility, I would have hit you with a corner of the tray.

　Shelly picked up the tray and gave it a light shake.
　It's quite a brilliant swing.

'I thought you didn't want to pull my leg?'
'That's for me to say, not for your husband to say.
It's complicated, but it's not.
Yes, it's that simple.

　There's a difference between a clerk, a shopkeeper saying the customer is God and a customer saying he is God.

''Well I'm just curious about something.
What is it?
Isn't that convincing or just giving up?
'I'm still aware that I'm old,'
He's young enough for my taste.
That's a tough one to answer.
I'm just a kid.

　Shelley is not going to be happy when a child tells her she's young - or most adults are not going to be happy about it.

'You were aware, weren't you?'
Just in case. I can't remember the last time I looked like that.
Is that so?
Do I look like I've got something to gain?
'It's the way it looks. Most people would be caught off guard.
Sherry?
If your husband had been a little more mature, I would have been wary.

　Shelley's lips twitched in a sultry way.

'Well that's why you crawled on the child at night.
I wanted to have some closure with my feelings at the time, and I thought it would be easier to give you a little more credit.

　Shelly turned away and smiled.
　She probably thought it was a wicked smile herself.

'I figured out the age thing, though. 'What are you giving up?'
Being compared to a young girl.
I'm sorry, does that bother you?
Of course.
Well, that's just the way it is, isn't it?

　Even Makoto doesn't want to be compared to other men.

That's why I want to take it easy for a while.
Was it Alan's fault?
I think we're close.

　I asked, wondering if I was being too insensitive, and Shelly let out a sigh and scratched her frayed hair.

'I know it's uncomfortable, but I wish you'd keep in step.
All right.

　It's a bit of a bummer that he called me selfish.
　Maybe it's because I feel like I'm in a terminal dream, I was a little impatient.

''By the way, what are you going to do today?''
I'm thinking of doing Shelly a service.
Stop in the middle of the day, please.

　God!　And Shelly put her hands on her hips to show that she was angry.

'Well I'm thinking of going to church.
So you're early today.

　Sherry turned her back on Makoto and said.

'You'll have to tell me about those things when the adventure is over, won't you?

　He said in a whispered tone of voice.

*

　It was a good idea to wear a coat, Makoto thought as he walked down the main street.
　A cold wind blew occasionally, but there were many people walking down the main street.
　I tend to walk around the city early in the morning or later in the evening, so it's a bit of a breath of fresh air.
　Maybe when it gets a little warmer, I'll be able to stroll around aimlessly.
　I laugh, though, saying that and doing nothing else.
　I didn't do anything in my former world, thinking that maybe it would be nice to take a walk or go see the flowers.
　When it was the holidays, I was instantly too lazy to go outside.

'Mako-sama!

　I looked up when my name was called and Laura ran up to me.
　She was dressed in a uniform-like outfit even though she was off, and she carried a sword from her waist.

''Good morning,''
Good morning.

　It's almost noon now, but maybe we've been educated that the greeting at any time of day is 'Good morning.

Are you going to church now?'
'Yeah, I thought I'd get some new skills. Laura.....

　Mako takes the time to look from the top of her head to her toes.
　She is sometimes ridiculed for her licking gaze, but Laura is unfazed.

'Is something wrong?'
No, I thought you were coming home from shopping.
It's a magic trick.

　Then Laura turned her face to the side.
　Her silver earrings with flowers shone.

'Heh, they're so small.'
'I was wondering if it should be a ring, but I had to wear a basket,'
Well, I guess so.

　It's not an ornament, it's a practical item.
　You have to figure out how to combine it with your equipment.

Does it work with magic?
'........Yes, I've acquired the magic enhancement skill so I can use healing.

　Laura turned to me and replied.

'You didn't get new equipment?'
"That armor and shield were a gift from His Majesty the King when my great-grandfather was knighted.

　Laura laughed in annoyance.

'Is it really that old?'
I'm adjusting it to fit me, so it's not exactly the same as it was then.
...for sure.

　Mako looks at Laura's chest.
　They're small compared to Sherry and Liv, but they'll need to be adjusted.

'If you're a nobleman, do you take care of that?
Well it's not so much the aristocracy as it is the state of my family's kitchen.

　Laura narrowed her shoulders in embarrassment.

'There's a lot going on in the aristocracy too, isn't there?'
Yes, it's a lot of things.

　Laura said with a sigh.

'But the kitchen situation has improved, hasn't it?'
''Yes, thanks to Mako-sama. However, as an adventurer, I was successful, but as a nobleman...
Is it as good as gone?
You're not the downfall. The downfall is!

　Laura turned red in the face and countered, but since Christine was giving her time off, she was as good as fired.
　She felt the same way, which is why she accepted the last payoff.

'Do you have any plans to go back to Christine?
If you have a child to carry on the genius of Lord Mako, you will always be back.
Embellish your words a bit more.
Will you marry me?
...or is it just a decoration?

　Mako let out a sigh.

'Why are you letting out a sigh?'
I'm not sure.

　When I first met her, I had the impression that she was a clever beauty, but I couldn't help but wonder how she had gotten to be like this.

''Do you really like me?''
'Of course. I've been in love with you since the first time we met.
Scared you, didn't he?
I don't remember.

　I remember getting a frightened look from her, but Laura denied it.

'What do you think of me, Mako-sama?'
I don't hate you.
That means you like it?
Well, if anything,
So it's a double entendre.

　It's different and goofy.
　No, it's normal.
　Perhaps Yuka was usually the barrier.

'I'm thinking of taking it to the next level, too.
I hope you can keep up with my pace.
I'm afraid not.

　Laura said once and for all.

'Why?'
"I feel that we won't be able to move forward forever if we keep up with Makoto-sama's pace. If the enemy takes control of the game, we will never win.

　I see, and I swallow the words as they come up to my throat.

'As a friend of mine says, love is a battle.
I don't take it that aggressively.
'I agree, but since I'm a married man, I suppose you have a point.
You must be a passionate person.
No, I'm more of a quiet type.

　I thought he had a romantic brain, but I didn't expect him to be a shady guy.
　I think she's going to say something like, "A soldier is a technicality.

'Does your husband look happy?'
You look happy.
I hope you're happy.

　He doesn't seem happy, perhaps because of the pause before answering, but preconceptions are not good.

'Is Mako-sama negative about marriage?'
It's not like that.
Is it still heavy?
Well a little bit at the mention of children.
I'm a nobleman, after all.
'No, I know it's a nobleman's duty. Laura and Christine want a child to inherit my talents, don't they?
Yes, well, yes.
I'm not sure I'd want my child to be treated like a tool.
'With all due respect, sir, duty and right are two sides of the same coin.
I know that, but it's just a feeling.

　Mako scratched her head.

'And I won't treat you like a tool. I will love you well. Is this not enough?
I mean, no.

　Hmmm, Mako groaned.

Okay.
Just so you know, it's not like I don't like you.
I know. Love is a battle I mean, that's what it is.

　Laura said, putting her hand on her chest.
　I wonder if she realized she was looking at her breasts.

'Now, if you'll excuse me,'

　Laura bowed her head lightly and walked away.

*

Oh, it's Fene.

　Makoto stopped when he noticed Fene in the cafeteria.
　His brother - Redd is also with him.

''........Speaking of which....

　It reminds me of the rule that the only time an apprentice priest can have contact with an outsider is during a spirit festival.
　Perhaps the two of them are meeting in secret.
　It might be a bad idea to talk to them.
　It's good to go through with it here.

''Ah!　Hey, bro!　Brother~!
Fene.

　He stands up and looks at Fene, who is bouncing around.
　Redd bows his head with a pecker.

''Brother, I'm going to tea with you!
....

　I'm a little confused as to whether it's okay.
　But if I ignore it here, it could cause a big fuss.
　Fene is going to come after you while crying.
　It can't be helped, Makoto let out a sigh and headed down to Fene's group.

''Yo........yo.
'Good morning, brother!　Go ahead, please!
Oh, yeah.

　At Fene's urging, Makoto sat down in a chair.

'Mako-san, my sister has always been a great help to me.
We're in your debt.
Oh, brother.

　I thought I returned it to Redd, who hung his head deeply, but it was Fene who responded.
　She is looking at me with moist eyes.

''What?''
I'm just happy that my brother appreciates me.
I'm counting on everyone to be there for me.

　Although Makoto and Yuka are outstanding in terms of combat ability, other abilities - such as information gathering ability - are superior to Fene and the others.

''..........everyone, right?''

　Fene's lips twitched in a sultry way.
　Should I have said that I'm counting on you?
　I had no choice but to talk to Redo.

''........I thought the Priestess Apprentice was not allowed to have contact with the outside world?''
Except when I'm out on church business.
'I take it the church has a business trip.

　I only thought I was going to be in the church all the time because I was an apprentice priest.

What's the purpose of the trip?
It's an investigation of the ruins. There is a ruin to the southeast of the city dedicated to a star, and it is said that undead have been appearing there recently.
It's more of an investigation of the undead than an archaeological site.
Yes.

　Redd gives him a wry look.

'Are you okay?'
I'll have a skilled adventurer to guard you. Besides, I've been given a miracle of healing to help with this.

　Redd proudly puffed out his chest.
　'Honestly, it looks like you're putting up a death flag.

'Do we apply too?'
Are you sure?
I think that's going to be difficult.

　Fene turned his face to me in a happy manner, but Redd raised his eyebrows with difficulty.

'Why?'
''Black Flame is a top-notch adventurer, but I'd say he's too competent, and I think there's a lot of problems with using those people on the cheap.
I'm not setting a dollar figure, though.

　Mako scratched her head.
　However, he also thought it was a plausible opinion.
　If a top-notch adventurer was taking on work cheaply, then other adventurers would be taking on work even cheaper.

''What do you think, Fene?''
I'm sure there will be people who will try to cut the price.
Well, you didn't make it.

　I could make a lot of money from Christine's request, but the reputation of high client fees doesn't always work positively.

'I don't think you need to worry about that, do you?
I don't want to make enemies for nothing.
I don't mind it too much.
That's my nature.

　I think we're reasonably competent, but I'm not so smug as to think we can handle anything.

'Wait, are we really that famous?'
Yes, I can hear about your exploits.
I don't think he's that active.
My brother has no idea how great he is.

　Fene let out a small sigh.
　Her ears and tail hung down too.

'My sister is a member of the Black Flame and I'm proud of her too.
I'm not that useful to you.

　Fene was humbled, but his cheeks were flushed.
　He wasn't full of pride for his brother to be proud of him.

''I too will do my best to live up to my sister's name.
I see.

　Maybe the feeling of not wanting to take advantage of Fene's help is at work behind the words that using a top-notch adventurer on the cheap is a problem.
　You should use whatever you can, but on the other hand, you can also understand the desire to test your abilities.
　I feel proud of what I've won by myself, even if it was just a cheap apartment I rented, for example.
　That's what I'm talking about.

Go for it.
Yes, I'll do my best.

　Mako laughed and stood up.

*

...it's a busy day.

　Makoto entered the church and let out these impressions.
　There were many adventurers in the waiting room and a long line of people waiting in the reception area.
　Beyond that - the hall was deserted as usual.

'Yo, Makoto!

　I looked at the direction the voice came from and saw Liv sitting on the couch.
　It was probably a weapon, a stick-like object wrapped in cloth, propped up on his shoulder.

''Well keep your voice down a bit more.
Who cares about that?
Have you already acquired the skills?
He got his skills first thing in the morning, and he's done his shopping.

　Look, Ribb pulls off his coat.
　There was a corset of metal armor.
　It's not the right size or it looks tight in the chest.

''Are you ... okay?''
I just made my belt too tight, that's all.
Good.
Why do you think Mako is so relieved?

　Mako let out a breath of relief and Liv plunged in.

'No, nah,'

　I glanced at my chest.
　I didn't want to wear armor that wasn't the right size, and I didn't want my chest to be out of shape.

'Nah, I kind of get what you're saying, man.
Good, good.
That's it?　Next time you want me to pin it to your chest?
No.
Is that so?
Yes,

　There's a difference between not wanting your chest to be misshapen and wanting it between your breasts.

'Are your skills on schedule?'
Yeah, one more point and I would have gotten the skill.

　Liv said a bit huskily.
　She didn't say that she had acquired magic resistance and state resistance, probably because she was wary of her surroundings.

'Weapons?'
Cage and leg armor, your new weapon.

　Liv lightly raised her hands and stomped her feet.
　On her arms, she wore a basket hand that covered her fingers from base to elbow, and on her feet, she wore a leg armor that covered her toes to slightly above her knees.

''........Appraisal.''

　I muttered to myself, thinking it was useless, and a window appeared in my basket that said muscle strengthening.

''A magic item?''
Oh, you know what I mean?

　Liv leaned forward and laughed like a child showing off her favorite toy.

'I used the appraisal, you know.
What's that, a skill?
You can't tell by looking at it.

　Liv's lips twitched in a huff, and Makoto chuckled.
　That said, I can see that the price is going to be high.

'Makes up for the shortcomings, right?'
'We made up for our weaknesses with skills and increased our strengths with items.
You sound like a little kid with that kind of logic.
It's okay. It's fine.

　Liv said disgustedly.

'You're lumpy for a piece of armor,'
Really?

　Mako pointed out, and Liv looked away slightly.
　Maybe he has it in mind to use it as a weapon and not just as armor.
　Next time you're hand-to-hand, you'd better be wary of your elbows and knees.

'So what's that wrapped in cloth?'
Well, that's my new weapon.
By the looks of it, another pole hammer?
What do you mean "again"?
So, it's another weapon?
No, it's a pole hammer.

　Liv's lips quirked up in a huff of indignation.

'But it's not just a pole hammer. It's made of mithril alloy and can attack disembodied undead, and it can unleash magic three times a day!

　Isn't that amazing, Liv laughed.
　I wanted to laugh, sulk, and poke fun at him as if he were a child, but I didn't mind if I thought that kind of childishness was part of Liv's charm.

'I thought the Bison Horns weren't very good at magic?
The weapons themselves have the ability to absorb and stock up on surrounding magic.
Hmmm, that's great.
It's amazing.

　Liv said, disgusted.
　Maybe it's not the fact that Makoto isn't envious or surprised, but the fact that he can't share his "wow" with you that's not interesting.
　That's a common trait among hobbyists.

"You think about a lot of things, don't you?
I'm always thinking.
Yeah.

　Mako nodded honestly.
　Fene may treat him like a brainiac, but Liv had no place for greatness, despite the fact that he was a well-known mercenary.

'What about that pole hammer you've been using?　Are you going to trade it in?
I'm not leaving. I have a lot of feelings for that one.
You're a mercenary with a lot of things to offer.
'I know what you're saying, but not everyone thinks of weapons as expendable.
Well, yeah.

　Some mercenaries may consider weapons to be expendable, and some may be attached to them.
　Some mercenaries might carry their experience and keep their old weapons on hand.
　The point is that it's different for each person.

''Speaking of which, do they sell equipment-based magic items to Rogers Trading Company?
They're expensive, but they're all the same. Why would you ask that?
He didn't say it was there.

　I wasn't recommended a magic item of the type to equip when it was mine or Fujica's.
　No, would Fujika's equipment be treated as a magic item?

''I thought Mako has the jobs of a martial artist and a spirit magician, right?
Yeah, just in case.
Isn't that the reason?
It's true that magic items are hard to sell to someone who can do magic.

　It would mean that he recommended equipment that seemed to be highly versatile.

''........magic item?''
Oh, you want some now, Makoto?
It's a bit romantic, isn't it?
You know what I'm talking about.

　Liv bared her teeth and smiled.

'No, I've been wanting one for a while now. Anyway, it's expensive.
Is it really that expensive?
We need at least 10,000 A to get this thing going.
So you're talking about 30,000 A total.
There's no way I'm buying that kind of cheap shit.

　Ha, Liv laughed.
　'At this rate, you're going to spend about 100,000 A.

'It's nice, isn't it? New equipment makes you feel great.
Well, yeah.

　The image of his former colleague passed through Makoto's mind.
　He was delighted that he had bought an expensive watch.

'By the way, why are you in the church?　You've done your thing, haven't you?
I was just gathering information.
Drinking?
...as the case may be.

　Liv scratched her head as if she was in a bad mood.

'We're going to the swarm dungeon again tomorrow, so add or subtract. Well, I think you know what I mean.'
Chet, I can't drink deeply if you're talking like that.
That's what I'm saying.

　Mako laughed as she looked at Liv, whose lips twitched.

'Who do you drink with--'
Oh, Liv!　You've kept me waiting!

　A voice that sounded like it was heard somewhere else echoed in the waiting room, and Makoto slowly turned around.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find it.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. I'm sure you'll be able to find it.
Long time.
I heard. I heard you got a request from the Lord. I knew I was looking at the right thing.
Well yes.

　Mako answered after a short pause.
　Frank's eyes are knotty, but there's no point in saying that.

'Are you working on that one?'
Yeah, he's escorting a survey team.
Were the ruins dedicated to a star?
What, you know about this?

　Frank said disappointedly.

'I asked the guy who was chosen to be part of the survey team.
What about the black flames?
Not this time.
Okay.

　Frank exhaled as if relieved.

'Nah, I'm relieved,'
I am not relieved.

　Liv said mischievously, and Frank said back, miffed.
　'Well,' said Liv, standing up.

'Well, we'll be going.
Have fun.
I'll have fun in moderation.

　Liv grinned.



Welcome, messengers of the seven evil ones.

　When Makoto went to the altar, the priest greeted him with the same glazed smile as usual.

'What can I do for you today?'
I'm getting a new skill.
I understand.

　The priest clasped his hands in front of his chest and opened them, revealing a window.
　I don't remember all the skills, but they don't seem to have changed since the last time I saw them.

'The rest--'
That's 30 points.
How do you know that?
That's what I do.

　The priest chuckled.
　I've never paid attention to her before, but she seems to have a lot of secrets.

'Which skills do you intend to acquire?'
I'm going to complete the resistance system. So, slash, blow, stab, fire, water, earth, wind, spirit, poison, paralysis, confusion and fear.

　When questioned by the priest, Makoto read out the skills.

'Slash resistance, strike resistance, stab resistance, fire resistance, water resistance, earth resistance, wind resistance, poison resistance, paralysis resistance, confusion resistance, and fear resistance are each 2 points, and mental resistance is 10 points.'
That means....
That brings the total to 32 points, so we are two points short.

　The priest replied faster than Mako could do the math in his head.

''I shouldn't have taken an appraisal if this is the case. Ahh, can't you just give the skills you acquire back to the points?''
I can't.

　The priest's tone didn't change from his usual tone, but he was determined and determined.

''.........Then, in the direction of not acquiring fire resistance.
Are you sure?
Yeah, we can make up for it in our gear.

　The coat made of fire-rat leather is equipped with fire resistance, so it shouldn't be a problem.
　If it's going to take damage, we'll strengthen it with more items.

''........Then.....''

　The priest muttered, and the color of the skills in the window changed.

'Just to be sure, I'm getting slash resistance, blow resistance, stab resistance, water resistance, earth resistance, wind resistance, mental resistance, poison resistance, paralysis resistance, confusion resistance, and fear resistance, correct?'
Yes, please.
I understand.

　The priest clapped his hands together in front of his chest as Mako checked the window and nodded.
　He expected to hear the angel's voice, but he didn't hear anything.

'You have spent 30 points to acquire Slash Resistance, Blow Resistance, Stab Resistance, Water Resistance, Earth Resistance, Wind Resistance, Spirit Resistance, Poison Resistance, Paralysis Resistance, Confusion Resistance, and Fear Resistance. That leaves you with 0 points left.
Aren't you the one in charge of announcements?
Service.

　The priest smiled a childish smile.