After we finish having breakfast, we take it easy, and I hear the sound that signals I have a new message.
I open it, and see it’s from Shuu.
‘Hey. I figured you were back at this point. It was just as interesting as you said. So interesting in fact, that I watched the videos on the beginner dungeon and Heart Dungeon twice! I was so thrilled, thank you!
As I watched them, I was thinking about how you went to the points where they spawn one after the other. Just to check, the first rare monster always spawns in the designated areas even if you hunt them somewhere else, right? Then what about rare II? It just crossed my mind.
If you’ve already checked that, forget it. Thanks for the fun time. I hope I see you in the dungeon again.’
“Ah…”
After I finish reading it, I feel an impact.
“That’s right…!”
I was only thinking about the movement of the smoke with the first rare monsters, but half of them spawn in the center. Normally, people would pull them from there as they fight, so even if we meet the conditions for a rare II spawn, unless it’s something that spawns on the spot like a Shell Knight, the smoke might move somewhere else and then spawn.
Ah, I messed up. I kept fighting in the same spot and never investigated that…!
“I should’ve fought Boss Wolves and King Goblins away from safe areas where they spawn… I feel like an idiot for not noticing until someone pointed it out.”
“What is the matter, Shouta?”
All of a sudden, Maki is sitting next to me, with an enchanting smile. Ever since we got back… No, even during the vacation, I’ve felt that her actions all started to have this tinge of seductiveness.
It’s probably that she was always cute and beautiful, but I see it even more now that my mind is more turned in that direction.
“What is it?”
“Ah, it’s nothing. I just got a message from Shuu. Look.”
I let Maki see it, and feel Aki approaching from behind.
“Aki, your threats don’t work.”
“Che. You noticed already? You’re growing too fast. I can’t even make fun.”
“I need to be able to at least feel the presence of people I care about.”
“…Nihi.”
Up until yesterday, we were on vacation for four days and three nights.
They didn’t tell me what we were doing or where we were going, and it turned out we were going to a hot spring ryokan. Apparently one of their main goals was to heal my heart and soul, and this hot spring had a bunch of great beneficial effects lined up.
And well, despite the other goals, one of them was training. Since we were close to a martial arts main temple that serves both the Saotome and Houjouin families, we visited and I asked for some training. It only lasted a few days, but it feels like it will stick. After all, I have the Perception Strengthening, Physical Strengthening Lv2, Martial Arts Lv9, Grappling LV2, Swordsmanship Lv5, Spear Techniques Lv8, and Archery Lv2 skills, and they worked wonders for me. I absorbed the basics very quickly.
On the last day, I closed my eyes and learned a technique that was all acrobatic, but was about dodging attacks by presence alone without using Foresight. I think I have it pretty much figured out, and while I haven’t been to the dungeon yet to try it on monsters, I can definitely sense the girls when they’re nearby.
“Shouta, you didn’t notice me just now, did you?”
“Uu!? Well I was thinking…”
“You still need more training. Apply yourself.”
“Yes…”
Well, I can’t quit this habit of getting lost in thought, so I end up losing sight of their presences a lot.
As I ponder that, Aki grabs the smartphone and scratches her cheek.
“Ah, that’s true. In the footage we revealed, the only time monsters spawned on the spot were on the second floor of the Heart Dungeon. All the monsters in the beginner dungeon spawn after moving.”
“If we take the rare monsters outside, they might come back to spawn the next one. That might mean not having to be so careful with Stone Golems. Well, we’ll check that another time. I want to take down the powered up version of Stone Golems too.”
“Sorry Shouta, I never thought of that.”
“Don’t worry. I’m more frustrated that I didn’t think about it myself.”
“Fufu, it’s just like you.”
“Is it?”
“It is.”
“I see.”
We all smile. The last few days, I spent training in the dojo, and the last few nights were very exciting, but it was a nice and peaceful time. And we’re finishing it off with the welcome party by the Houjouin family.
I wonder what awaits me there.
“Ah, come to think of it…”
“We have a formal outfit for you.”
“Really? Thanks.”
I’m not the only one that’s growing. Maki is also starting to read my mind like Aira.
Join my patreon to support me and read ahead.
Martial Arts Lc9 -> Martial Arts Lv9
Thanks for the treat.