Chapter 1
Jiri, Jiri, the sound of scraping the soil was heard everywhere.
surrounded by light green walls. This was known as a
Inside this place, I held my
Four legs, two thin and sharp forearm, plus two huge eyeballs. Its entire body was
of ants.
roughly the same size as me. Also it used its thin waist as support when it lifted its
Floor’s
The name originates from the hard shell that wrapped around its whole body, as
in the dust. The skin that was covering the body was as solid as a armor. You can
really isn’t a joke if you were directly hit by its shelled attack.
suddenly breaking out caused people to dread it.
Constant attacks, until the other’s defense completely shattered, then taking the
pattern of the Killer Ants.
become their prey, because it was different than the monsters that could be easily
“Gigiiii”
grinding its teeth.
it doesn’t actually make a noise, it seems that it will secrete a hormone that we
This tactic matches very well with its hard shell. Although to us Adventurers, it is
No matter what, to defeat it, you must rely on a swift attack. Of course, killing it in
Separated by a few steps away, the Killer Ant and I stared at each other.
The one that moved first was me. No matter what, counterattacking and attack
So my side was the one that provoked the battle. I issued a cry and rushed and
The enemy’s claw depicted a white arc in the air. It was approaching from the left
My side was faster. With an attack speed that was superior to the Killer Ant, I cut
“Giii!?”
I rotated around to the right side of the Killer Ant, which had lost its weapon.
prepare for the next instant.
the hard shells. It was the normal method to attack the soft flesh inside the gap.
difficult, at least in theory it was.
Aiming at the head of the Killer Ant, that lost its arm, and revealed a defenseless
“——“
At first, there was only the feeling. Then as the blade did not meet any resistance
Sannnnn, accompanied by a nice sound,the dagger slid through the Killer Ant’s
neck. The Monster’s head that was spinning in the air, carried a expression as if it
Following it, the body that seemed to notice that it lost its head, also fell to the
“……Ah, not bad!”
the
already familiar with my hand.
Killer Ant’s hard shell like it was butter.
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“~♪”
the Magic Stone of the monsters I killed.
childhood days. During all my previous birthdays, I would get a picture book about
that, at that time, I would read the book very precariously. In the beginning, I did
But now when I was using this dagger, I would not be afraid and my heart
(Thank you, Kami-sama……)
I smiled cheerfully and thankfully.
weapon, and also to not disappoint Kami-sama’s expectations.
to continue my exploration of the 7th floor.
“You really are courageous huh~?”
Bell could not help but let out a scream. In contrast to Eina’s
now frowning in front of him.
headquarters while admiring the very existence of the dagger he obtained from
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had increased to the 7th floor. The instant he mentioned this, Bell felt that he
“I HAVE SAID TO YOU! WHY DO YOU STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND
ACTUALLY RAN OFF TO THE 7th FLOOR!? EVEN IF YOU’RE AN
“Soooorrrrryyyyy!?”
stared at him and Bell was forced to enter a state where he was being stared at like
The reason behind Eina’s anger was just as she had said, that Bell did not care
was the act of Adventurers going on an
“A week ago, who was the person who nearly died against a Minotaur!?”
“Then why do you still have this behavior of continuing to go down floors! You
“S…Sorry…….!” Bell said this while holding back his tears. From Eina’s
could only turn into a demon and shout at him.
enter the floors below the 5th floor.
difficulty will also increase. Using Bell entering the 7th floor as an example, the
than the situation of meeting a group of Kobolds. A person would be completely
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your happy attitude and deeply engrave the terror of the dungeon inside your
Huh, Bell issued off an unpromising sound.
already been engraved on every inch of his skin.
guidance, saying “Yes, please give it to me” and sincerely embracing it was
“P…Please wait a minute!? About that, I, from that time have also grown a lot
“Your ability is obviously still at H, what kind of growth are you talking
“R…Really! My
Eina suddenly stopped her actions. Her eyes froze in a stiff manner.
her face quickly showed disbelief.
“It’s true, It’s true! I don’t know if it was because of my recent good fortune or
“……Really?”
Although her time of becoming Bell’s adviser was still short, but she could still
According to Eina’s observation, Bell just now did not lie.
“……Is it really an E?”
After a while, Eina reached out a hand towards Bell.
C, D, E…… At the same time, she leaked out a “Wuahhhh” sound. She tried again.
Eina was confused. Bell was not lying. Although he wasn’t lying, but his ability
Eina’s disbelief about his abilities being E was not groundless. With a time span of
deeply related to whether if that person was powerful or not. And generally most
had good skills.
matter what, that was too fast.
adventurer, then Eina may be persuaded, but the person in front of her was
“Wuahhhhh”, Eina, who continued to have a tangled expression. She was
Bell, who was being stared at on the other side, also did not say a word. It was as if
“……About this, Bell-kun”
“The
Eina, with a serious expression, said this. Bell could not help but raise his voice.
“Ah, it isn’t that I don’t believe in you? Only that……”
Yes, only that……Bell’s Goddess Hestia probably wouldn’t have given him
Could it be that, there was any mistakes when conveying the information.
this sign, E, absolutely defies common knowledge for Eina.
Bell’s words.
The guild, which places the Adventurers under their jurisdiction, also developed
report their Lv and rankings since it acts as an indicator to judge their strength. But
Among this, there are people who have rare
become tomorrow’s enemy. It was natural to not reveal your own weaknesses and
“I will make a promise with you. From now on, I will not mention it to
responsibility. I swear to you that I’ll absolutely obey this.”
“Yes, although only a little. The abilities within
specialized in comprehensive Theology.
“If I can’t use these pair of eyes to confirm it, I, no matter how long, will not allow
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“I will not look at Magic and the Skill windows, okay? Please!”
fine……I understand”
Considering she had taken care of him in various cases, he placed absolute trust in
“About this, then……Do I begin to strip?”
confirm it again! You’re also making me feel embarrassed!”
with sufficient space. Bell held back his embarrassment and quickly changed into
In that short amount of time, Eina stared at the black
quickly coughed a few times to fix her arrayed head.
Text>.
Lv. 1
Endurance: H 199
Agility: D 521
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Although she had already accepted that there was a 50% chance that it was
Aside from
was to dodge and create confusion, and then find an opportunity to strike once and
However, seeing that
(Unbelievable……)
inside her body has broken. Then gradually, a sudden chill blew through her back.
concerning the Adventurers entering the dungeon. Eina finally understood how
Bell’s
This possibility instantly flashed through her mind.
ability. If it was from a skill, Eina almost regretted while thinking about it……But,
(……If it was only a glance)
side of the center of the back.
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impulse. Not only Eina, if there was a treasure chest with the lid opened,
Due to her curiosity, Eina looked at the Magic and Skill window.
She can’t read it.
contents of the Magic and Skill window.
just in case. She played a trick in the area where it would not affect Bell’s abilities,
Text>’s system and essence. It was too difficult for her to understand these twisted,
could be said that it was her unique method of writing.
“About this, Eina-san……you’re not finished yet?”
Listening to Bell’s shy voice, Eina’s ears also beeped once, and she recovered. She
Bell, who was quickly wearing his clothes, and issued an apology inside her heart.
Looking at his status, she couldn’t stop Bell from enter the 7th floor. Although it
trouble going alone as long as they are prepared.
“……”
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clothes, Eina impolitely glued her eyes and stared at him. Bell could not help but
Actually, Eina did not stare at Bell’s body as if she wanted to lick his entire body.
cheap, armor.
“Ah, yes?”
“……Huh?”
Then after a day.
shape facing the Main Street. And stood there by myself.
Yes, meet……
Even though he knew something like that couldn’t happen, he couldn’t help but
Yesterday, Eina-san gave an invitation of buying my armor together.
equipment, which is that my current armor is too unreliable. That person really
Yes, that must be it. There is no other meaning. It is only the intimate kindness
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Based on the form, it may seem to match.
front of the plaza’s statue at 10 am.
“Hey~, B~ell~kun~!”
Then the agreed upon time finally came.
became bigger in my field of vision.
buy new armor?”
——Towards being alone together with Eina-san, this matter somehow made me
This point cannot be clearly mentioned to her. This type of me, really is still
I, with an expression of not being able to calm down, looked left and right.
together with Bell-kun, but somehow I felt very excited”
always wear the guild uniform. However, today she was wearing a cute, white
removed the glasses she usually wear for her eyes.
but now Eina-san felt like she suddenly had an adult-like atmosphere. How could I
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I excitedly stared at Eina-san and was captivated.
actually so excited now, is it me that feels a bit strange?”
Seeing me denying it in a panic, Eina- san smiled. Uwahhhh, Uwahhhh……
Adventurers was also very high.
“Cough, cough. Do you have anything you want to say, Bell-kun?”
She looked down at me from above with a mischievous eyes that looks like they
Uwahhh, Uwaaaa
“Hey! I’m only 19 years old!”
Eina used her slender white arms to mercilessly clasp down on my neck.
my cheeks were headed towards Eina-san’s chest……
“N…no, please forgive meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!?”
but cry out.
× × ×
“Ah, really? I would have thought that Eina-san was quite popular……Especially
“Fufu, you’re such a sweet talker, Bell-kun. But it’s the truth. After all, ever since I
Today was a bright and clear sunny day.
really, the blue skies was almost dazzling clear. I followed Eina-san from the North
walked, and I felt more relaxed physically and mentally.
filled with people everywhere. The shops, no matter how big or small, had
were in high spirits.
(while I was treated as a servant), but she would just wave graciously to counter it.
happiness and entered a state where he felt like his entire body had lost its strength.
will reach the dungeon.”
that I’m being mean? Ah, forget it, I’ll tell you”
known as the Main District’s Main Streets. They were: North, North-East, East,
oath. Overlooking the roads from the sky, it will look like four thick lines
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above the dungeon.
overwhelming presence of the skyscraper facility while I quietly waited for Einasan
“The place we are heading to…….is actually the dungeon.”
“To be more precise, it is the skyscraper above the dungeon.”
skyscraper facility in front of my eyes.
was to observe and manage the dungeon.
“Inside Babel……Doesn’t it only have Adventurer’s Public Facilities such as
“You really don’t know anything……Forget it, you’ve only been an Adventurer
today, I’ll teach some useful information to you, okay?”
instill Dungeon knowledge into me from before. To be honest, looking at Einasan’s
I prayed that it would not develop into the situation back then, and I began to
“First of all, the guild-owned Babel, is just like what Bell-kun just said. It has the
is also a simple canteen, treatment facility and even a gold exchange, you know?”
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probably wait a long time in line if you head there……Now, I’ll continue
also rents out spaces, and many businessmen would rent these areas to sell their
I can understand her intentions slightly. In other words, we’re heading to Babel in
“Because it was constructed directly above the dungeon, these shops are all
“Y…Yes.”
hanging from my waist.
“Ah, it is a popular
one…but I only know that much……”
leased out area of the
Looking at me, who issued the most tragic cry today, Eina-san gave off a smile that
How did something like this happen? Just when I wanted to inquire further, she
“W…We’re here……”
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surrounded Babel. One can see the green plants and the various forms of fountains
While they were heading here, there were many residents in the streets that were
almost all of them are Adventurers carrying large-sized swords, spears and other
amount of people, this place did not give off a crowded feeling.
Familia>. That’s only something for the rich!”
“Please don’t joke around. I’ve been sweating like mad now!?”
she didn’t care. Her brisk pace shows no signs of slowing down.
“Okay, let’s go! If you’re a man, then don’t squirm around here trying to stop!”
thing I could do was let Eina-san pull me forward.
I did since I was small, was warm and gave off a slightly itchy feeling. My mind
However, after getting mixed in the crowd, the active male Adventurers around
This time, my face turned to blue, but thanks to that, it also helped me calm down.
Since we’re heading to the top-class Blacksmith
Towards me, who was a male, but still squirmed around telling her to stop, she
I determinedly gave up, and carried the determination of being killed, trembled and
“Errrr, I don’t know……”
levels up. These abilities are more specialized than the
According to Eina, the
this ability.
this, we also know that their faction’s fighting power should also be quite high.
ancient works have all become antiques, there are still some that are being
add attributes to weapons since they have the power of the
“Attributes……”
they can place a skill from the Adventurer’s Status into the weapon as well. Just
Indeed, I unconsciously nodded.
“Among them, there are also weapons that can create phenomenons like
“EH!?”
effects to magic are called
I couldn’t help but swallow. Although Eina-san was speaking casually, what she
that can defeat hundreds of veteran warriors——which is Magic.
of breaking apart once it reaches its limits. Although it doesn’t need
It really is a costly weapon that is thrown away after being used, Eina-san gave off
From her expression, I could tell that there are very few people that uses Magic
Adventurer, who wants stability in order to fight in an ever-changing dungeon, a
No matter what, it is possible to encounter accidents anywhere and at any time.
else is there?”
I might have the opportunity to use this knowledge eventually, no, I absolutely will
“Ah~, to Adventurers, the typical abilities are
“
“Yes. Speaking of this, it is to activate Gods’ 18
Bell-kun?”
“It seems to be a very old story. A member of a certain faction with this
effect is to directly give eternal life.”
“Fufu, indeed. But the main point of this story is at the end……The Sage joyfully
the stone to the God. But in front of the Sage’s eyes, the god threw it to the floor
“……”
soul, and that God seemed to laugh continuously.”
By the way, the myths that I mentioned here, refers to my Kami-sama who would
I, for the very first time, felt that I was lucky that my encounter with a God was
“The philosopher’s stone seemed to be something that was created accidentally. If
again who was able to utilize the
“Maximum……? The Development Ability also have proficiencies just like the
“Unnn, it doesn’t have proficiencies with numbers like Basic Abilities. It only has
to the next rank, that it can’t even be compared to a Basic Ability.”
That must be an incredible ability……this was what I thought about what Einasan
After all, it was an area that I have no experience with, so I could only have such
While we were talking, we had already reached the door in front of Babel.
walls and hole occurred in multiple areas circling the tower. It was a design that
people or where they were coming from. Passing through the door, the white and
The entrance to the dungeon was underneath this place.
“Go up. After all, the vacant spaces that Babel provides starts at the 4th floor.”
On the 3rd floor, I explored using my upper body to discover the location of the
suddenly cut off as Eina-san grabbed onto my hand and pulled me to the center
We got on top of one of the several circular pedestals here. The wall was a
obvious feeling.
wall……The pedestal left the ground and began to float.
“!?”
Looks like this glass-like object was a elevator to move between floors…….It
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The stones looked like they were transforming the Magic Power inside
was informed by Eina-san that these Magic Stones have to be replaced every once
After a while, we reached the 4th floor of Babel.
others since it’s rare for us to come here. Bell-kun, you also want to look
After glancing around, there were shops that sell weapon and armor everywhere. I
question.
the end, every shops belongs to the
North-West Main Street.
shop was …… 8 Million Varisu.
The store right next to me had a display window. I looked carefully at the price of
(30 Milllion Varisu!?)
looking at me with a wry smile.
Today I brought the dagger that was created by Hephaestus. Kami-sama also said it
“Welcome~! This customer, may I ask what you want to buy today?”
by an employee with a bright, cheerful voice.
well-trained and beautiful business smile. Her cute black twin tails would often
Underneath the red apron, that looks like the uniform, she had a petite figure with
“……What are you doing, Kami-sama”
Kami-sama’s smile stiffened.
this place to work……!
can go to has increased, our Familia isn’t that short of money anymore”
obediently go home……! You coming here is too early!”
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hour!?”
“Okay, let’s go home together!? After all, Kami-sama is a God. I can’t let you
“No, leave me alone, leave me alone Bell-kun! Sometimes Gods also have things
“What exactly do you mean, that Kami-sama also have times when she has
I was using both my hands to grab onto her right wrist, but Kami-sama turned her
In the end, what on earth happened that made Kami-sama so stubborn……!
such a scene. However, it was not the time to worry about such things.
“Yes!?”
Watawata, she panicked and ran off into the store’s interior. The petite figure and
“Kami-sama~……”
Facing me, who issued a resigned sigh, Eina-san did not know whether to give out
Then I remembered that I didn’t come alone today, so I cooled off slightly and
……Currently, I should temporarily forget about Kami-sama……
“Letting you see such an embarrassing scene, I’m really sorry……”
I nodded while walking together with Eina-san, who had a wry smile. Our
This time, we also rode on the Magic Stone Elevator, and slowly rose to the upper
“Okay, we’re here.”
Opening the manual door of the elevator that stopped, I looked around. It was a
Sword, Spear, Axe, Hammer, Dagger, Bow, Shield, Armor and other defensive
out like tiles in the wide space of the floor. Also, I don’t know why, but the
Thinking that all the people here must be first-class Adventurers, I suddenly
“Like the high-class brand
To me, who was ill at ease, could not say anything right now. I could only admit it.
“Actually there is no such thing. Forget it, it is best if you saw it instead! Follow
Eina-san took me and entered the shop with the most customers. It was a shop that
Continuously moving into the interior of the shop, Eina-san stopped in front of the
spearhead pointing at the ceiling, was lined up one by one.
Anyways, it must be terribly expensive. Thinking about this, I looked at the
“H…Huh……?”
“Fufu, shocked right?”
I, who was stunned, inquired this to Eina-san who had a good mood.
Blacksmith
inside the shop to sell”
completely……”
creations to sell. And those creations will have to first pass through a management
by an Adventurer where it can then be purchased. This way, the direct evaluation
praise or the harshest assessment. To them, it is to propel and help motivate them
Although it was a little surprising, I quickly understood. Instead of locking
practice, why not allow the wide world to stimulate them. This way,
“Doing it like this causes no harm to the shop. By creating this system, it
In the group of rookie Adventurers, there may be a top-class adventurer fledgling
become an honored customer that will purchase top-class equipment. So the key
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few customers and wait for these individuals to mature and become the upper layer.
could an Adventurer produce, no one knows.
form a new bond. During this period, they will continue to build and deepen their
What on earth does this mean? I used my eyes to inquire.
after the rookie Adventurers purchases their products, they will remember the
these Blacksmiths weren’t discovered a management team or the Blacksmiths were
the Adventurers. Although the two won’t match perfectly, only the Adventurers
that were poured into these creations.”
At least as far as I’m concerned, I still have some attachment to the dagger and
“And, if it was created specifically for someone, then it will contain more feelings,
had told me.”
I would have never dreamed that this person would actually do such a childish act.
“About that, exactly 10 000 Varisu.”
“Well then, if I had to say, it might be tricky to fit a whole set of armor with that
there might be something from a rookie Blacksmiths, and we may find an
Compared to me, it looks like Eina-san was more energetic. I, who had slightly
Eina-san’s suggested that it might be more efficient if we split up to search,
armor and shield.
(Wow……Although these were the creations from the lowest ranked Blacksmith,
It was most fitting to describe this as a Forest of Armor.
standing on the floor, manifested its dignity. Among those, there were also lifesized
if I were to wear it.
simple, yet robust. It was also decorated with a gorgeous shine. There really is all
Whether it was male or female, everybody was selecting the armor that fits them.
(What should I do. It feels that I’m becoming quite excited……?)
sped up. I headed to the interior of the shop. Suddenly, I widened my eyes.
seemed to be a box of defensive gear that was stacked up like a small mountain.
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up like a mountain of garbage, but they also gave off a feeling. Besides this box,
that the
already incomplete.
Close to the bottom of the box was a label: 5700, 6400, 3900……Although the
The armor that I looked at before was already 15000 Varisu. Even the guild’s light
not wrong. This was a price level that I can buy.
body and I shouldn’t be stingy with it.
Walking along the arranged boxes, I suddenly stopped.
Silver white. It was not bright red nor was it a dull black. On the surface, it had a
figure. However, it struck a chord with me.
Although the knee guard and breastplate area was small, it feels like it will fit me.
looked like a very disorderly armor.
goods could not compare with this. Then I knocked on it. Although I don’t know
The size looks just right as well.
“……”
Of course it might be because it was the first time I saw such an item.
Lifting up the breastplate, I carefully looked. Then I suddenly turned it around——
the back of the breastplate.
(Welf Crosso……)
I forcibly turned my consciousness away from the armor to the name of the creator.
was the first time I experienced it after hearing about it.
Looking at the price recorded on the box……Eh, 9900 Varisu.
“Hey—, Bell-kun! I saw something good! It was a leather armor! Although it is
it……Huh, Bell-kun also found something he likes?”
crouched down……Unnnn Uhhhh, she revealed a expression as if she was
Looking at the selling method of it being placed in boxes, it is easy to give off an
“……Did you decide to purchase that?”
“Yes. I want this.”
you decided it so quickly”
Looking at me, who had a apologetic expression, Eina-san could only say “Well,
“After all, Bell-kun will be the one that uses it. From my perspective, I can only
body……but if you decided to purchase this, I won’t oppose it.”
I said a word of thanks while holding the box and stood up.
I really spent a considerable amount.
Eina-san had disappeared again. I carried my backpack that had the light armor
Where did she head off to/ I racked my head and searched. Suddenly, I found her.
from the shop.
“……Eh?”
Its shape mimics the cover for the hands, its length was also from the wrist to the
The color was also the same as Eina-san’s jade-like eyes.
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“Ahhhh!? No, I can’t have it! P…Please return it immediately!”
“N…No, only……that I feel bad about it”
will simply feel ill at ease for receiving a precious item from a female.
“I hope you can accept it. This is not for me, but for you.”
“To be honest, it is not surprising for an Adventurer to die at any time. No matter
lives. I have seen too many Adventurers not coming back”
“……I hope that you will not suddenly disappear, Bell-kun. Or are you still unable
Eina-san smiled shyly, and stared at me.
“Is it not possible?”
And tried hard to use my bangs to cover my slightly reddened face.
“……And, Bell-kun, didn’t you say that you love me?”
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Eina-san’s cheeks were also slightly dyed red.
and on a whim……”
meaning, I also understood?”
“Perhaps you do not understand. I also slightly wish to become your strength. I do
you accept it now?”
I touched my nose that was squeezed by Eina-san, then I nodded with my reddened
“Thank you……”
It feels that the chest that was holding the jade-colored armor also has something
× × ×
The sky was gradually being dyed into a dark red color. The time should be
After we finished buying our things, I walked Eina-san back home. Then I began
I ran and left the West Main Street and entered an alley that was formed by
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The Wallenstein in my head used a cold glare to stare at me. Of course this was
I didn’t wa