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Chapter 56: To the Shopping Mall
Chapter 56: To the Shopping Mall
Now then
Before entering the shopping mall, I retrieve the scrapped cars and boulders that were used during the battle. Unlike water, these weapons can be used multiple times. I should collect them properly.
Naturally, I didnt forget about the high orcs magic stone and weapon either. It seems like Ichinose-san left without laying a hand on them.
its huge.
Just by picking up the high orcs magic stone, it is clear that it is different from the ones from before. Its size is around that of a fist. Once placed inside the item box, it is displayed as The Magic Stone of Rufen.
Rufen?
I thought it will be displayed as The Magic Stone of an Orc, but apparently it is not so.
Rufen was it the high orcs name? Now that I think about it, I remember hearing that word when I was on the verge of fainting.
Named Monsters.
In games, its basically a given that monsters with names are exceptionally powerful. When looked at from such an angle, the high orcs monstrous abilities become understandable. Even so, as someone who was almost chased to death, it feels unreasonable.
Before anything, I should get going.
Thinking can be done later. After all, it isnt known when monsters will come knocking again. The flock of Shadow Wolves also worries me.
I should enter the mall quickly.
Otto.
It might be due to the fatigue, but my legs get tangled.
Wan!
Along with the bark, Momo comes over to support me with Shadow. What a good girl. I feel healed. When I pet her to express my gratitude, she narrows her eyes as if to show how comfortable it is.
Furu Furu.
Aka, who is currently mimicking as my clothing, also seems worried.
Im fine. Now, lets go.
After being cheered up by Momo and Aka, I enter the shopping mall with them.
.This is awful.
As one would expect, it is quite disastrous inside the shopping mall. Not only are the walls and floors destroyed, the majority of the goods are scattered across the floor. Furthermore, with the lack of electricity, it is very dim and ominous.
Monsters arent present I guess.
There arent any reactions from Enemy Detection and Bad Feeling
It seems like all the orcs that the high-orc was leading have marched to the Home Center. To be honest, its a relief. In this fatigued state, I want to avoid battles as much as possible. Nonetheless, I should be wary of mimics. They can get past skills like Sense of Danger and Enemy Detection.
While paying close attention to the surroundings, I wander around in the stores, eventually bearing witness to a mountain of corpses. They must be people who werent able to escape in time. They are gathered and piled up casually in one location. Among them were the dead bodies of the JSDF.
I pass by the mountain while bearing indescribable emotions.
During the past three days, I got used to being around dead bodies. The increase in Stress Resistance must have played some part in this. Rather, without the skill, it wouldnt be possible to avoid being traumatized.
Getting used to it is not a pleasant feeling
Just looking at the corpse is bad enough. I wonder how stressful it would be if I end up killing someone one day. I dont want to imagine it.
I walk pass the mountain of corpses and enter a store.
For the time being, somewhere around here should do, right?
Wan
I sit on a bench that is facing an entrance that is different from the one that I entered from. From here, I can escape quickly even if an accident occurs. I want to look around the store and restock some supplies, but there is something that is more urgent. It is the confirmation of my status.
Because I fainted, I wasnt able to finish listening to the Heavenly Voice. As such, I want to confirm how exactly my status has changed.
If Im not wrong, I should have leveled up three times. After defeating the high orc, I gained three levels. Should I think of it as gaining three levels after defeating one monster, or should I think of it as only gaining three levels after experiencing a life-and-death situation?
For now, I open the status screen.
Kudou Kazuto
Level 16
HP: 40/130
MP: 16/16
Strength: 98
Endurance: 94
Agility: 254
Dexterity: 223
Magic: 0
Magic Resistance: 0
SP: 63
JP: 36
Professions
Assassin LV9
Hunter LV6
Unique Skills
Precocious
Skills:
Silent Movement LV5, Night Vision LV3, Critical Aim LV3, Attention Cutoff LV6, Appraisal Interruption LV3, Enemy Detection LV7, Telephoto LV3, Agility Reinforcement LV7, Dexterity Reinforcement LV4, Observation LV9, Listening Ear LV4, Body Strengthening LV9, Swordsmanship LV4, Stress Resistance LV6, Fear Resistance LV8, Poison Resistance LV1, Paralysis Resistance LV2, Virus Resistance LV1, Heat Resistance LV1, Aberration Resistance LV1, HP Auto Recovery LV1, Hostility Sensing LV6, Crisis Sensing LV9, Latency LV2 , Getaway LV4, Defense Instinct LV1, Item Box LV10, Mail LV2, Concentration LV3
Party Members
Momo
Assassin dog Lv3
Aka
Red slime LV9
As expected, I gained 60 SP and 30 JP. Momo and Aka also gained levels. Overall, my status shows considerable growth. Strength and Endurance should reach three digits soon. Also, my HP is at a dangerous level. As I thought, it seems like my body didnt fully recover yet. I should rest properly afterwards.
More than anything, however, there is something under the Unique Skills category that piques my interest. This part under Precocious.
What the hell is this? I dont remember seeing this before the battle with the high orc. While it should be a skill since its under the category of Unique Skills
I try to click on it. Nothing happens. When I try to increase its level by spending SP, there is no reaction.
What does this mean?
Thinking back at the events, I do faintly recall the Heavenly Voice mentioning something akin to a Subjugation Bonus before I fell unconscious. Did I acquire this skill at that moment? Then why cant I see it? Its definitely different from the skills Ive acquired thus far.
Its making me curious but I cant do anything about it. Previously, I was able to guess the effects of skills and occupations through the texts presented, but there is nowhere to go in this case. Since I dont have a method to investigate, Ill put the subject on hold for the time being.
As usual, lets allocate the SP and JP as needed. In particular, with todays incidents, Assassin occupation can be raised to LV 10. If it is like how it was with Spy, more advanced occupations would be released.
Without waiting, I consume 10 JP in order to raise the level of Assassin. Now, what will happen? I wait for the Heavenly Voice with a pounding heart.
{ The Assassins Level has reached the upper limit.}
{ Senior Jobs and Derived Jobs are now available for selection.}
{ The Third Occupation is now available.}
{Advanced Occupation Killer has been released.}
{ Advanced Occupation Executioner has been released.}
{ Advanced Occupation Ninja has been released.}
{ Certain conditions have been satisfied >
{ Derived Occupation Hidden Weapons User has been released >
{ Derived Occupation Fugitive has been released >
{ Derived Occupation Carrier has been released >
{ Derived Occupation Shadow Master has been released >
Once again, more advanced occupations and derived occupations have been presented.
Which one should I select?