Author: Yume Neiji

When I arrived at the third miniature garden, the same forest as before is spreading. According to the map, there seems to be something here, but I can’t understand what’s here because I can’t read the letters.

As soon as I go further, I soon find something unusual.

Hundreds of mushrooms grow on the trunk of a dead tree that has fallen to the ground. It looks like brown mushrooms, but I can see that some have grown into fairly large ones.

Again, I feel doubtful.

As for the environment where microorganisms cannot reproduce, how can mold and moss reproduce?

Mushrooms are a type of mold and are made up of small pieces called mycelium. I think it violates the rules of the dungeon that I thought of.

“Can I say that plants are an exception?”

Nonetheless, I try to determine whether or not I can eat the mushrooms. Actually, it doesn’t matter as long as it becomes food.

【Appraisal Result: Cure Mushroom: A mushroom that grows naturally on dead trees. The healing effect is excellent, and if it is a minor injury, it will heal in a few seconds. It is known for being very delicious, and depending on the size it can be traded at high prices. Another name is Life Extending Mushrooms】

I have my rucksack taken out, I harvest the cure mushroom until my rucksack’s bulging. If I have such a useful mushroom, why not pick it up? And if it sells at a high price, it could be used for negotiations when meeting people. I’m happy when I find a good place.

Since then, I encounter Kobolds and big lizards, but I cut everything down and continue on.

Many mushrooms seem to grow naturally in this miniature garden, and in addition to Cure Mushroom, I’m able to harvest many mushrooms such as shitake mushrooms (shiitake mushrooms) and maitake mushrooms (Maitake mushroom). (TLYN Note: maitake written in katakanaマイターケ vs. kanji舞茸)

However, one question still remains.

In the Appraisal, “Mithril Sword” is displayed, while vegetables and mushrooms are not displayed in its equivalent Earth name. I think of it and made a hypothesis. The sword has the same recognition on earth. On the other hand, vegetables and mushrooms are just similar in appearance, but has high possibility of being another thing.

Hasai, who I think as chinese cabbage, is not really noted as chinese cabbage, the perceptions cannot be the same. I think that the appraisal is displayed with subtle difference.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

Un, it wasn’t a big deal when I realized it. I move on to the next miniature garden. According to the map, the 21st floor consists of four miniature gardens. So the next miniature garden is also the last one. As I expected, I once again arrive at a forest when I exited the passage. While paying attention to monsters, I proceed to the center of the miniature garden.

The map had a note in the center of the garden.

I am expecting that there would be good things like vegetable gardens and balm trees, but the thing that appeared before me is beyond my expectation. A round stage with a diameter of about 10 meters made of white stone is lined with pillars like a Greek temple. At the center was a black stone plate.

“A building? Stone monument? W-What is this…..”

As I approach the stage, I gently put my foot on it. There is no particular change, so I step inside the structure, I walk to the stone slab I am curious about.

“I don’t know what’s written…”

On the black stone plate, the letters were engraved in about three lines. Is it the grave of the former resident? However, it may be rude because I do not know if I he is really dead or not.

I touch the stone plate gently then words came to my mind.

【Tanaka-sama cannot be moved because there is no transfer destination at the moment. Please go to the ground once or find some transfer point.】

“Transfer point? What is that?”

I touch the stone plate again, but the same word is displayed and I’m struck with a NO. I can judge from the words that I can move from here, but for that, I need to go to the ground or go find some transfer point.

Speaking of which, I remember having moved magically when playing famous RPG games. With a swish, I fly to a town I’ve been to. I think it’s the same as that. I’m sure it is!

I get excited and took a deep breath.

“Once I can use this, I’m sure I’ll be able to come back to the hideout right away. I found a good one. Long live dungeon!.”

I make a small leap and expresses my joy.

“Ah- right!, I’ll also look at the floor below.”

I muttered out and I begin to explore the miniature garden, but for some reason I can’t find the stairs –even though the map certainly has 22nd floor. I tilted my head. Looking at the map many times reveals that there are no stairs in the 21st floor. However, the map shows up to thirty levels. It’s strange.

When I check the nineteenth floor, I find out the reason and everything is now clear. There are writing on some part of the wall in the nineteenth floor and there is a room in the back where I met the Orc. The place I live in is a hidden area. No wonder I didn’t meet any person.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

“It’s too early to get depressed. With my current strength, I might be able to conquer the nineteenth floor. I should be able to win against the brown wolves now.”

As I understand that, I can’t stay calm. I quickly return the way I came in and go back to the hideout.

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“Erna, don’t lose the luggage okay? I’m hiring you for that purpose.”

 “I-I know.”

I illuminate the surroundings with light magic and reply to my companions. On my back is a rucksack filled to the brim and a heavy iron sword purchased for self-defense is on my waist.

I’m Erna Frederia, 19 years old. I’m a young elf. My parents are mages, super-famous people who are well-known not only in the elf country but also in other countries. They tend to think that as their daughter, I also inherited that talent, but I can affirm that it is not the case.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

There seems to be a lot of magical power in me, but for some reason I can only use it at the degree of a beginner level. Even the attribute has two attributes, fire and light, but I have to say, it’s nothing but an unused treasure.

My fellow mages remembers the intermediate and advanced levels and got a job at an aristocratic mansion or royal palace. Not only that, they have good-looking boyfriend and ridicules me as I’m single. If I tried to use the advanced magic of fire, I would burn everything. I had no job, so I became an adventurer like the rest.

Adventurers basically fight against demon beasts and monsters to make a living, but the magic stones that are sometimes obtained are also used as a source of income. After that, I usually spend my life on quests requested by the guild. But the case is a bit different now because there is a dungeon near the town where I live.

Dungeon exists all over the world, it’s a nest of ferocious magical beasts and monsters. It is famous for its abundant collection of magic stones and minerals and the occasional unexpected treasure.

Not only that. Many researchers and interested people want to know the dungeon simply because they don’t know who created it, for what purpose and when. So those who reach the bottom are promised with honor and money for giving information to scholars.

Having reached the bottom of the dungeon is not without exception. Some dungeons have already been traversed, and nowadays there is a competition over who goes through which dungeon first.

The worst dungeon among them is said to be “Mohed’s Great Dungeon” located here. The reason is that the monsters inside are too strong.

Even though it is only one layer, it’s incredibly wide, the magical beasts and monsters that emerge are also powerful. It is famous for being the labyrinth that is the most difficult to traverse, as the dungeon around here is so vague.

It was after coming to Mohed’s Great Dungeon that I realized that my fellow adventurer party are people that confused courage with recklessness. I can’t use much magic, so I’m just carrying luggage, but when I look at it from the side, the more scared they become, the more risk they choose, and the more I want to cry. I don’t want to die yet.

 “Hey, isn’t it suspicious around here?”

“”Yeah, there seem to be many missing people in the nineteenth floor, and maybe a very dangerous magical beast or monster is lurking.”

A male adventurer and a female mage are having a conversation. This is a party of five people including me. I mean, I’m not an official companion. It’s the first time I signed a contract as a baggage carrier.

I’m an elf, so I’m more powerful and quicker than a human female, and I can use even a little magic, so looking at it I’m a bit useful. And lastly, I have exceptional hearing.

This party is an intermediate adventurer, and since it is already nineteen levels, I can see their high level ability. At the same time, my fear develops. If this four people dies, I cannot live.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

So…. let’s go home today? That’s what I’m asking in my mind, I also have a very bad feeling…

“Okay, so today we’ll camp after going to the 20th floor.”

“Eh!? But the rucksack’s already full…”

I protest to the party leader’s proposal.

“You just have to carry your luggage silently. Isn’t there still an empty rucksack? I can only see two or three rucksacks on your back. Well, if you’re going to be my woman, we can go back.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

The man who’s the leader looks at me with a grinning face. Every time there is something to discuss, I feel nauseous because he wants me to be his woman.

From the beginning, I didn’t like the leader, I even thought of refusing to carry their luggage but I thought that it might be okay since there is a woman in the group, it was my mistake accepting the contract.

The mage woman doesn’t mind me whatever I do, while the other two men shows no interest in me and flirting with each other.

Ah, un… it’s a thing between men. (TLYN: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )

Anyway, I ignore the leader who’s showing his liking to me.  I’m fed up with the fact that the leader is urging me to become his woman. I prefer grown-up and calm person than this greedy man, so I’m not interested in him. I refuse!

So I reply to the leader as usual.

“We have to get to know each other a little more, I can’t date you… I’m sorry”

“Kuh… well, it’s okay. You’ll soon be in love with my coolness.”

I’m sure the leader is a non-popular person. I guessed it with woman’s instinct.

“Hey! Don’t argue about the luggage, hold your sword! An enemy’s coming!”

As the mage woman holds her cane, a giant appears slowly from the corner of the passage. Sloppy flabby belly with brown skin… Sharp canines are protruding from the mouth to the nose resembling a pig’s snout. The supposed to be white part of the eye is yellowish, and the gaze that looks at us feel likes a starving beast.

It’s an orc! I trembled all over.

“This is bad! Why is there an orc in such a place?”

“Rather than that, attack! Buy time for me, I’ll be shooting magic!”

I hid myself in the corner, away from the four. Orcs are feared from their gigantic figure. The fat is thick and it is difficult to attack, and once you’re taken its hit, the strength is so strong that you cannot win. The scariest part is that it likes to eat human women.

Sometimes woman are committed to give birth to its children, it is one of the magical beasts that women hates the most. Though I am truly scared in my heart, but I am still supporting the four people.

I don’t want to die yet and I can’t go to heaven as a virgin!

I’m planning to marry a nice man, build a warm family and have two cute children. So I want the four of them to win.

“Kyahhhhhhhhhhhhh!”

When I heard the scream, I peek through the wall, the orc gripped the leader and rip him apart. The allies wield their swords hard, but they couldn’t even cut the orc’s body.

“Eat this! Rock Bullet!”

The middle-class earth magic released by the mage flies a rock about 1 m. When the rock hit the orc directly, it’s blown off a few meters. With the impact of the magical attack, the leader is freed from the orcs grasp but his blood just spreads on the floor.

He is already dead.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

“Gugaaaaahhhh!”

When the orc stood up, it scream madly. It start running, grab another male adventurer and tear him off. The mage stands by the rain of blood and the organs.

“R-Run away now! Run away quickly!”

When I call on the Mage, she finally begins to escape. But it is already too late. Hitting and killing another male adventurer, the orc quickly catch the Mage who start to move. The orc begin laughing when the Mage is in his hand.

I’m so scared that I leave the luggage behind and run away. I could judge that it’s dangerous being in here, but there is no way for me to live wherever I may go.

This is the 19th floor of the Mohed’s Great Dungeon. The possibility of returning to the ground on my own is near zero.

“I-I’m too tired……”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

I sat on the floor and leaned my back against the wall. Mother and father appeared in the back of my mind and my tears spill out.

Please forgive me for the misfortune I give you. Gradually, I fell asleep and closed my eyelids.Translated by Yume Neiji

If possible, I want to be killed while sleeping. After that last wish come to mind, my consciousness went into darkness.Please read at my site.

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After I arrived at the disposal site, I start collecting some of the most notable things from the corpses.

I feel that weapons and armor will be money later on. And of course, these mysterious jewels. What’s interesting is that most people carry this red gem. I think it is used as a tool for setting fire, but I’m not sure how to use it.

Hmm, can it be used without a magic circle?

I climb up on the corpses, my eyes fixed to the ceiling. As I thought, that circular hole in the ceiling had metal thorns in them, and a black cloth is caught there. Guessing from the shape, I think it’s a kind of clothes but I can’t judge what it really looks like from this distance.

Un, I’m curious after all.

I can’t truly judge as it’s too far from here, it might be better to drop it and see it up close. I climb to the top of the mountain of corpses and took out the bow on my back. When I pull the string, a wind arrow appears and hits the black cloth exactly as I intended.

―But the arrow disappeared.

“Ah?… I hit it right?”

I shoot the arrow again, but when it hits the black cloth, the arrow disappears. I ponder at the mysterious event.

“Is the magic disabled….?”

I can’t believe the answer I came up with. To drop the cloth, I start throwing empty bottles on it.

“Fall! Fall!”

Is the black cloth that thick?, the bottle bounces off and it would not fall. This time I decided to throw a small shield. I threw it about three times and finally hit it. The black cloth slips off slightly from the thorns.

A little more.

“Mu…I’ll attack with all my might. Take thiiiiss!”

After spinning and throwing the shield like a Frisbee, the black cloth finally fell into my hands.^{This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site}

“What the… robe, huh. I know it will be like this.”

The cloth turns out to be a robe. It is made of jet black cloth and feels very comfortable to touch. At a glance, it’s a high-grade material, but I didn’t think it would be useful in fighting the variant –I thought so, but my intuition whispers that this is a good thing.

For the time being, I decided to try Appraisal on it.

【Appraisal Failure: ****: ********】

I was a little surprised.

Like the cane in the hideout, this robe doesn’t seem to be identifiable at this time. I think I should put the robe on first.

【The former owner is already dead. Do you want to own this robe? YES / NO】

Words popped inside my head and I’m urged to choose YES or NO. This was my first time experiencing this. Obviously, it’s not a normal robe.

Nervously, I choose YES.

Curiosity outweighed my fear. At that moment, a wave of light runs through the robe. I may have obtained something outrageous!

“Well anyway, let’s end today’s garbage looting here…”

I pack the collected items in my backpack and return to the hideout.

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“I should also use magic.”

I nodded at the gems placed on the table.

The gems are in red, blue, yellow, green and orange, there are five colors and considering the gems on the stove, they should be used as tools.

However, although I have obtained rings and necklaces, I can see that they are a little different from those gems. At first glance, the red gem looks just like ruby, but when I look inside, the particles of light are shining. Such a thing cannot be a jewel.

No evidence of light particles was found on precious metal gem. If so, these can be judged as special stones that are very similar to gems.

I use a pen to copy the magic circle drawn on the stove onto paper. The pen, ink, and paper are in this hideout, so I use them. The former resident may have liked writing.

Next, I placed a yellow stone in the center of the magic circle and held my palm up.

Come on, my magical power. Mhmmmm.

…………

There is no reaction. I thought that if the stone is placed on the magic circle, it would activate but… Am I missing something?

As I think about it and touched the magic circle, the yellow stone emitted electricity.

“Is it activated by touching the magic circle? Is my finger used as the activation key?”

I touch it again, electricity is really emitting from the stone. Recalling how the stove works, I did press something like a button to light the fire. If so, it’s better to assume that some power is flowing from the button that activates the magic circle. I decided to call the mysterious power “magical power”.

By the way, the next question is that no magic-like thing has been found in the collected items in the backpack. I think a magic circle is needed to activate the stones, but that assumption is still doubtful.

Just because I cannot use it as such didn’t mean it’s the case. It would make more sense to think that the power of stone could be used in this world even without using magic circles. This may be related to the fact that my attribute is “No Attribute”.

Going back to the topic, I wonder if these stones could be useful in fighting the variant. Fire and electricity are quite effective in attacking. My chance of winning increases if I can attack before it uses magic.

From there, I decided to embed a yellow stone in the handle of the sword. The handle of the Mithril sword has a round hole, which could be a powerful weapon if fitted with the stone. When I hit the stone with a hard object, it suddenly breaks.

When the size is set to a suitable size, I fit it into the handle of the sword and draw a magic circle around it. It’s a wooden handle, so all I have to do is engrave it with a knife. Five hours had passed by the time the handmade magic sword is finally completed.

“Will it work? Should I try if it works?”

I hold the sword and touch the magic circle with my fingers.

Bzzzzzzzzzzzzt, electricity is emitting from the blade, and a unique sound is created in the room. As long as I keep touching the magic circle, the electricity seems to last, so it should be usable for continuous attacks.

“With this, it looks like I can have my revenge, Kukuku.”

I grasp the sword and grin.

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“Now then, it’s about time to eat some balm fruits.”

Arriving at the first miniature garden, I take out the fruits that look just like oranges from the backpack.

I think I can win even if I’m not the current me but pride is dangerous –that has led to the lack of caution in the last battle. While chewing on the balm fruit, I obtain super-sense.

“Hmm… My senses seem to be sharper than yesterday… I can even hear the sound of the adjacent garden.”

It seems that the changes on my body were not only on the muscles side but the five senses have been raised too. This should increase my winning rate.

Upon arriving at the second miniature garden, I immediately pulled out my sword. There is only one but something different is aiming for me.

“Grrrrrrr…”

What emerged from the forest is the tiger that I had defeated previously. It’s the perfect partner to see how much I grew up.

Immediately after activating Pressure Point skill, four red dots were displayed on the tiger. Last time it was around the abdomen and buttocks, but in addition to that, dots appeared at the base of the back and front legs.

【Status】 Name:  Shinichi Tanaka Age:  17 years old (56 years old) Race:  Homeless Occupation:  Homeless Magic attribute:  No Attribute Magic:  None Skills: Appraisal (Intermediate), Pressure Point (Intermediate) ↑, Swordsmanship (Beginner), Archery (Beginner)

My Pressure Points skill has risen to the intermediate level. I regret it, I should have checked my status properly. However, if the intermediate level has four red dots, I wonder what will happen to the advanced level.

Likewise, will there be six red dots?

“Gauuun!”^{This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site}

The frightening tiger jumps in. The movement is slow –like it’s in a slow motion, it seems that I can defeat it without aiming for the red dot. I dodge the attack and slice the sword to the tiger’s neck.

“-uuuun!?”

After the slow motion was over, the beheaded tiger rotated once then fall to the ground. The frightening tiger was dealt in one blow.

I get closer and deal one final blow, I decided to return to the first garden. I want to defeat the variant quickly, but that is not a reason to miss the tiger’s flesh. When I arrive at the garden where the vegetable garden is located, I begin to dismantle it. Since it is second time, I am able to remove the fur neatly with good workmanship.

The blue and black stripes are of a nice shade. I cut the meat into pieces and wrap each in a large leaf. By the way, the tiger on earth doesn’t look so good but this blue tiger is different. It’s close to beef and it’s super delicious.

So unlike with the Kobold yesterday, I didn’t feel like leaving it. The rest will not rot. The fact that it does not spoil means that raw meat can be stored. Then it is possible to make preserved meat. I’m really looking forward to it.

After dismembering, I pack the meat in the backpack and set off once more. When I returned to the second miniature garden, I rush forward without being nervous in the forest.

For some reason, the beasts in the miniature garden go away from me like that of a spider’s offspring scattering.

The Kobold’s case yesterday may have changed the sort of hierarchy in this miniature garden. Upon arriving at the center of the miniature garden, with the same appearance as yesterday, the balm stood towering.

I climb immediately and harvest few balm fruits. I can’t let go of such a good fruit. I’m now addicted to this balm fruit.

“Gauuuuuurrrrrr!”

When I looked for the sound, the variant is walking from the forest. It’s time for revenge. Immediately after jumping off the branch, I pull out my sword, I will provoke him.

“Oi Doggy, I’m a different person today! If you’re going to run away, now is your chance, what would you do?”

The variant growls loudly, it fires a fireball from its right hand.

I’ve been waiting for it so I easily avoided the fireball, the explosion digs down the ground and create a small crater. It kept shooting fireballs in a row. Perhaps it learned that I’m vulnerable to magic so the variant persistently shoots at a long distance.

If it still hits, it doesn’t make sense.

While avoiding it with quick movements, I also calculate the trajectory and the impact point of the next fireball, then gradually, I approach the variant. Once it gets within the attack range of my  sword, it’s my win.

However, I completely fall into his scheme. The number of fireballs that had been released one by one has increased to two. Although I barely avoided two, three fireballs are now fired. Avoiding it at the last minute, the next fireball had already aimed at the direction of my escape route.

Apparently, it was also reading a few steps ahead, taking into account the things I avoided. It’s checkmate! A fireball directly hits me who could not escape.

“Guaaaaa!”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site.

I cried out. I thought it would explode and I’ll take damage as I did last time.

…….There is no pain.

“I-It didn’t explode?”

When I look at my body, I can’t see any marks of magical attacks. The variant also wonder on what had happened.

“Gauurrr!”

The next fireball was released when I was careless. I decided to see what would happen this time. The fireball disappeared a few cm before me.

“Ah? It disappeared?”

When I tilt my head, the variant also tilted its neck. Then I remember that I was so eager to get a black robe. It is probably because of this black robe that the fireball didn’t hit at that time. Perhaps it is a special robe with the ability to extinguish or spread magic.

Now that I know the reason, I won’t hesitate anymore. I start running with a deep smile.

The variant fires fireball many times, but it disappears just before it hits me.

Closing in on the variant, its sharp claws swing down, but I can completely see its movement. The next time it try to grab me, I touch the magic circle on the sword handle with my finger.

(Bzzzzzzzzzzzt)

The electricity burst out, the function is working without problems.

“This is my thanks for yesterday!”

I cut off the variant from its shoulder, the blade stops around its chest. However, the electric shock that emanates from the blade makes the variant convulse and paralyzes it.

Seeing an opportunity, I pull out the sword and drop a sharp slash into its neck. The head fly in the air and tumble on the ground. The body also makes a heavy thud and falls to the ground.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

“I woooooonnnn!”

I raise my hands and immerse myself in the afterglow of victory. Then I hug the balm tree.

“With this the balm tree is mine. Kufufufu, I can now harvest with peace of mind.”

The reason why I am so particular about the variant is because of this balm tree. Partly, it is also because I hate losing but ultimately, the main reason is to get this balm fruit.

As I expected, those Kobolds must have monopolized the balm tree. That’s why it got an overreaction when I came here. The Kobolds are not here either since I annihilated them.

“Well then, what should I have for lunch?”

After switching my mood, I draw a magic circle on the ground with tree branches. I placed a red stone in the center and surrounded it with ordinary stones. I put the frying pan on the stone while touching the magic circle with my finger, and the fire emitted from the red stone.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site.

Since the firepower is weak, adding a few red stones increased the firepower. Putting a tiger meat in a frying pan gives off a fragrant scent. When it is cooked, it is sandwiched between the bread and I chew on it.

Since my young body has a high amount of exercise, it is easy to get hungry. I eat while putting the variant’s carcass aside, probably because I have a good appetite.

“…Hnn?”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site.

When I look at the mutated corpse, it is swallowed like it sinks into the mud. I finally witnessed a decisive moment. The questions I have been thinking about since I saw the dump site can be finally solved.

The dungeon itself collects the corpses and moves them to the dump site. When it has weathered and turned into powder, it will be carried somewhere else. Even a little bit, I was able to clarify how the mechanism of the dungeon works.

“It’s as if it’s a living creature… I want to quickly meet other people, I want to hear more about this dungeon.” After finishing the meal, I pack up my backpack and left for a new miniature garden.

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After I practiced using the bow for about an hour, I suddenly start hitting the target. I’d like to say it is natural since I had practiced, but I felt awkward because of the sudden changes.

“Speaking of that, I didn’t look at my status yet. Maybe there are some changes.”

When I thought so and opened my status, new skills were certainly added.

【Status】 Name:  Shinichi Tanaka Age:  17 years old (56 years old) Race:  Homeless Occupation:  Homeless Magic attribute:  No Attribute Magic:  None Skills: Appraisal (Intermediate), Pressure Point (Beginner), Swordsmanship (Beginner) New, Archery (Beginner) New

Swordsmanship and Archery have been added.

It seems that the result of the training I made is reflected in the skill. If so, it can be speculated that the arrow suddenly started to hit because the correction from the archery skill activated.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site.

“Skills are convenient. Does it mean that I can acquire skills just by training it? It’s kind of like a game, isn’t this exciting?”

When I slashed the sword for a test, my movement is definitely going up. If I didn’t pay attention to it, I wouldn’t even notice that my body is undergoing skill correction. My curiosity grows as I try my skills.

No, it’s not good. I have decided to take the safest road possible. If I lose to my curiosity and die, I’ll be losing everything.

……….But I need to find new ingredients.

That’s right, I have to take an adventure to secure food. I’ve decided. I’ll go on an adventure.

When I think about it, I always have a lucky day as I went out carrying a backpack and holding the sword. I head to the second miniature garden where the tiger came out. Beyond that, there would surely be some unknown ingredients hidden.

When I look like this, I’m a genuine gourmet.

When I arrived at the miniature garden, there were still traces of blood left in the place where I fought the tiger. As I hear the sounds of many beasts inside the forest, my skin is slightly tingling.

I don’t feel as scared as yesterday though, probably because my body became stronger. Perhaps even my spirit is getting stronger. I hold my sword and sharpen my nerves. I feel something is approaching.

“Gauuuuuurrrrrr”

A figure appeared from the grass. The silhouette is human. However, it is abnormally hairy and has sharp claws on its limbs. Its head had a dog-like face, and its tusks were wet with saliva.

My impression is a human like brown dog. I use Appraisal immediately.

【Appraisal Result: Kobold: A demon beast with a dog-like head. It has the shape of a person but does not understand human language, and its character is said to be extremely ferocious. You need to be vigilant around you as they act as a group】

I pay attention to Kobold in front of me while I look around. Certainly, I feel that something is going to happen. I didn’t expect it to be a battle with a large group, but mysteriously, I could afford it.

“Gauuuuuurrrrrr!”

The kobold in front of me launched an attack. It swings its arm down to pierce me with its sharp claws, but I feel that its movement is slow. When I avoided the first strike, another arm is swinging down as if to chase. Watching the timing, I waved my sword.

“Kyaun!!”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site.

The Kobold’s left arm flies in the air and fresh blood splatters. Seeing an opportunity, I kicked the Kobold’s belly, it flew a few meters and hit a tree. I only kicked it lightly but it’s amazing how powerful it is.

“Gauuuuuurrrrrr!”

Another Kobold jumps out from behind the grass. Perhaps it was a signal, several Kobolds jumped out of the woods.

“I knew you guys were there!”

Turning around, I sweep my sword sideways, cutting the Kobolds in the rear, while doing that I make sure to avoid the claws of the Kobolds’ jumping around. After I killed the last one with my sword, I confirmed the enemy I had defeated.

“A total of six? I can’t believe that I beat them.”

Kobold corpses scattered on the ground. There are six of them, including the Kobold who died when it crashed into the tree. I might just be lucky, it would have been impossible.

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“I don’t feel any guilt. My swordsmanship skill may have corrected my spirit too.”

As I wipe the blood on the sword with a cloth, I stay alert to my surrounding. It seems safe for the time being. As I observe the Kobold’s corpse, I shake my head.

“Dog’s meat is useless. It’s human-like, on top of that it’s a dog so of course I can’t eat it.”

I left the Kobold’s corpses alone, I proceed to enter the woods ahead. Since I understand how to fight, I can see what’s ahead. It feels good to turn back a little later.

There are also some notes on the map, this miniature garden may also have a legacy of the former resident. I’m really wondering on what kind of fellow he is.

As I went through the forest, there were many plants that were different from the one in the previous garden. It’s scary because some of them are poisonous and some attack. I’m terrified on what would have happened without the Appraisal skill.

When I reach the center of the miniature garden, I discovered a large tree. The leaves are red and the thick trunk conveys strong life force. The roots were stretched up as the height rose from the ground, and the moss growing on the ground seemed to enhance its dignity.

I watch the majestic appearance for a while.

“It’s quite a big tree. Is this tree about 1000 years old?”

When I approach the tree, I find something like a fruit between the branches. Fruits the size of apples are everywhere.

【Appraisal Result: Balm fruit: The fruit of the balm tree. It is excellent in nourishment and tonic, has an effect of sharpening the five senses. Duration is about half a day. 】

I smiled. I am surprised to find such good food. I jump at a tree and climb up like a cockroach. I have always been good at climbing trees.

Seated on a suitable branch, I tear off a balm fruit. It looks completely like an orange. Peeling the thin orange peel, an orange flesh reveals from inside.

As expected, the contents are also that of an orange. I divide it in half and eat one bite. The sweetness and sourness spread, the unique flavor of orange spreads. It’s light, and the fruit juice overflows every time I chew. If I enter a Kotatsu and eat while watching TV, it will be the most delicious fruit.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site.

It is orange after all!

I retorted in my mind yet my hands and mouth didn’t stop. I finish eating it in no time, a strange feeling then rise in me.

The sound and smell rushed like flood, and I feel that my field of vision suddenly expanded. I feel that my skin become sensitive and I could even notice my pores. My sense of taste…. the aftertaste of the balm fruit is delicious.

More importantly, my senses of hearing, smell, sight, and touch increased. I can feel the breathing of every living creature, as if my consciousness is spread in the miniature garden.

Should it be called super-sense? Anyway, I can see that this new world can only be said to be amazing.

“It might be okay to go to the next miniature garden. It’s better to proceed with the exploration while this is in effect.”

I hesitated jumping off from the tree branch.

“Should I get two more?”

I tear off two balm fruits, this time I jump off the branch. It’s time to resume my adventure.

―However, Kobolds appeared from the surrounding forest the moment I landed. Moreover, the number is as large as twenty.

“Gauuuuuurrrrrr!”

The Kobolds roared. It looks like they are already ready for war. I hold my sword and cut off the jumping one.

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The remaining Kobolds start attacking me at once. While avoiding the Kobolds flooding like an ant who found their prey, I do a sword attack while barely avoiding each attack.

The scenery slowed down like slow motion and time was lengthened. The heightened sensation captures even the enemies behind me, sign of the moment of attack is clearly transmitted. But there are too many. It is troublesome because when I cut off its arm, it will stand up and attack again.

“This is endless!”

I activated the Pressure Point skill. Red dots displayed around the Kobold’s abdomen and thighs. I thrust my sword to the red dot without hesitation, the Kobold agonizes in pain and rolls to the ground.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com). Please read at my site.

This may be good.

I also pulled out the knife, while passing each other, I pierced the red dots of the Kobolds. This skill is not for slicing, it does not work unless I hit the red dot. I just pierced the red dot. When all Kobolds were immobilized, I finished them with the sword.

“Fu―, it’s finally over…”

I killed everything and sat down at the root of the balm tree. When I checked the surrounding area, there were twenty Kobold bodies lying on the ground.

My confidence begin to boil. I became stronger. I also have plenty of physical strength left. Any enemy now―

“Grrrrrrrrrrrrr”

A beast emerged from the forest.

Its appearance is just like Kobold, but its physique is about 1.5 times larger, and the fur color is different, it’s that of reddish-brown. I recognize it as a creature that is Kobold but not really a Kobold.

【Appraisal Result: Kobold Variant: A special individual in which Kobold has mutated for some reason.】

I tried the appraisal, and it seems that it was a Kobold born by mutation. The face feels more like a wolf than a dog. I stand up and grasp the sword. The other side seems to be angry that its friends were killed.

It feels like it won’t let me go. Then I can only fight.

“Gauuuuuurrrrrr!”

The variant started running little by little, it opens its big mouth and approaches me. It must be to bite my neck all at once. To keep it in check, I swing my sword, the variant quickly jumped back.

Apparently, it is wary of weapons. It’s not just a Kobold, its intelligence is different.

After that, it moves around me in circle. While looking for a chance to attack, only the menacing growl is incessant. It feels like I’m on the hunted side and I don’t like it.

 “That’s enough. I’m coming!”

I was able to get rid of my numbness and rushed out at once. The movement isn’t much different from a Kobold so I’ll cut it off and finish this. With that thought in mind, I raised my sword yet the variant stood still with his right palm facing me.

“Gauuuuuurrrrrr!”

A fireball about 30 cm in diameter appeared from the palm of its hand and was released at high speed.

“Aggee!?”

I feel something heavy and hot hit my belly, an explosion sound echoed out and I’m blown backwards. With such momentum, I hit my back against a tree. Severe pain strikes my abdomen and back.

“Uggghhh”

I tried to stand up with my sword as a cane, and the variant had already raised its arm in front of me. I avoided it at once, the tree behind me was quickly smashed.

It’s bad, really damn bad! If I did not escape, I could have died!

I squeezed all my strength and ran away.

From behind, the variant is chasing at a tremendous speed, but the distance does not shrink as I have more leg power.

I desperately run at the exit of the garden, when I arrive, I sprinted through the passage and escape to the garden where the vegetable garden is located.

At this time there was no one else here. After all, monsters can’t come in here. However, I could not feel relieved and decided to return to the hideout.

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When I returned to the hideout, I fell asleep – it was because of the fatigue and damage acquired in the battle.

“Uh…”

When I wake up, I notice a feeling of strangeness. There is no pain. The severe pain that was supposed to be present since I suffered from the mysterious attack and hit my back was gone. On the contrary, my body is full of strength and can be said to be in good shape.

I take off my clothes and stand in front of the mirror, I can see that my body has changed. The muscles were getting firmer and stronger. It is as hard as iron and at the same time it hasn’t lost flexibility. Not only that, my body was compressed so as to give a rather slim impression.

I can even see the notion that my body is evolving so that it can make powerful attacks quickly. Even the burns on my abdomen disappeared neatly, as if nothing had happened.

When I remember the variant, I felt regret. That must have been magic. The cause of my defeat was because I have forgotten the existence of magic.

Really, I jumped into the bosom of the enemy and retreated. Naturally, it’s my lose. Though after that, I escaped and survived.

“I’ll have my revenge. I’ll let that know how much I hate to lose.”

However, I wonder how to confront the opponent who uses magic. If I attack head on, I will be shot with magic. However, it’s a good idea to go for it. I have to manage the magic somehow. Of course, I can keep avoiding it but no matter how many lives I have, it won’t be enough.

 “For the time being, should I go to the disposal site? I might find something good there…”

I carry my backpack and leave the hidden room.

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