How are the levels, Mister Taro?

You're at level 199. One more to go and you'll be on level 200.

I appreciate you telling me, but are you sure?

'And it doesn't seem like it's something I have to hide from Larabell-san. More importantly, I'd like to try and see if I can beat the Sand Scorpion soon.

I think it's best to wait until level 200, just in case.



　It's been about two weeks since I accompanied Larabelle and Mew to defeat the sand beast.
　My level had risen by more than seventy since I came here.
　A very fast pace.......in fact, I don't even know that.
　This is because people in this world don't like to tell others their level.
　Apparently it's been that way since ancient times, but if someone else knows your level and you're far lower than the other person, you have to stand downwind of that person until your level is higher.
　I once heard a theory from Major Sander that this was a vestige of the days when high level people tended to look down on lower level people.

　Come to think of it, Major Thunder never asked me what level I was at either.

　Knowing the fact that the more people who were leveled for money, the more dignified and rotten they were, the more dignified and rotten they were, the more likely they were to remain that way even now.
　That's why I think the practice of levels being something to hide remains.

　Lalabell-san has a 'level search', so if you say there is no point in hiding it, that's all that matters.

'By the way, I'm level five hundred and thirty-seven.

High!

　Miu Miu told me what my level was.
　Now that he knew my level, did he think it was mutual?
　I liked that about her.

'We've been slaying sand beasts since we were very young. We've picked up the pace more since we came here. I was recognized for my high hunter's qualities from a young age, and because of my appearance, the other noblemen's children said to me, 'It's unseemly to call me home. I would go out and hunt sand beasts all the time because they would say, 'You're infecting us with Dobbs'.

....

　When I hear such a story, I can't stand it.
　Moreover, it's even more painful because they talk with a pretty smile.

''Since I got to know Lalabelle-sama, though, I don't miss her.

My brother says, 'Dobbs don't play with humans, you should be playing with ugly sand beasts as well. Hunting sand beasts is like a daily habit for us. We have a lot of extra time on our hands when we come here.

....

　I really don't need to say any more because I'm already in tears.

''I'm glad to hear that Taro-san's level of performance has improved so well.

It's all thanks to Mr. Lalabelle and Ms. Mew.

　From the way I've grown up so far, it seems I'm not that good of a fighter.
　If that's the case, there's no better way to survive in this world than to be at a high level.
　I could only feel grateful to the two people who were helping me for free.

''Ah, I just reached level two hundred.

　I checked my palm and saw that the level had risen to two hundred.

''Is level two hundred honestly high?''

'Yes. People in this world don't like to publish their levels, but there are only times when they do find out their levels.

'When you die, the levels float in the palm of your hand. Everyone can see the levels at this time.

　When you're alive, only you can see the level indicator, and when you die, everyone else can see it.
　When that person dies, you can finally see the level of the hunter who made an awesome achievement.

''At level two hundred, you're often a high level hunter.

Of course there are individual differences. There are some nobles who are completely weak even if they are raised to level 200.

　The majority of people who are weak even at level two hundred are said to be rich people hiring strong hunters to level them up.
　It's no wonder normal weak people can't raise their level to that level on their own.

''Then I'll get the Sand Scorpion as soon as possible tomorrow........Huh?　Did you see a new skill display under 'Interdimensional Warehouse'?

　I looked at my palm again and the letters gradually emerged.
　I'm the only one who seems to be able to see them.
　And, for some reason, it's a Japanese display, so maybe this is also a characteristic of the 'changer'.

'You have multiple skills? That's great. So does Lalabell-sama, but I only have one.''

　Instead, though, Mew is strong enough to massacre sand beasts with water-based magic.

''('Online shopping'?)　(What kind of skill is that?)

　At first I was expecting cool magic or the ability to handle weapons with brilliance or something like that, but when I looked closer, I saw that it was labeled 'online shopping'.
　No matter how I think about it, I don't think it's a skill that would give me an advantage as a hunter.

'(What kind of ability is that?)　What what........

　As if to answer my question, the details of 'online shopping' popped up in my brain.

"(You can jump to each online shop from the designated screen and purchase the items displayed there. As soon as you make a purchase, you will receive it. Payment is only made by 'Eidolc' electronic money. Eh?　(Electronic money?)

　I don't think there is any such thing as electronic money in this world....
　The only thing that looks like it is that you can take money in and out of the church.
　And even then, you can't shop at a store without using cash.

''Taro-dono, what's wrong?''

'It's a skill that can't be used in combat. I'll verify it when I get back to the Oasis.

''I see. Even if you can't use it in battle, many people can't learn a special skill no matter how much they level up. I don't think you need to be so pessimistic.

'Yes. There's only one me.

I'm not depressed.

　Anyway, let's verify this speciality as soon as possible, and once that's confirmed, let's ask Larabell and Mew for their opinions.

''Then, shall we go back?''

Yeah.

I'm also hungry.

　With my level at two hundred, and having learned a new skill, 'Internet Shopping', I was returning to the oasis after finishing the defeat of the sand beast without incident on this day as well.
　Well, even so, I still wasn't fighting as usual.