NOVEL NEXT Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Hospitality Leveling
Chapter 38: Hospitality Leveling
I quickly researched the nearby dungeons at the Charlois Adventurer’s Guild, bought a map, and made my way to the dungeon.
“It’s my first time in a dungeon. How exciting!”
“Hey, Carol, you’ve always been a tomboy.”
Why are you, or rather, both of you following me? Well, I understand. I don’t know the lay of the land, so you guided me to the guild. I get that. But a dungeon isn’t a place for a honeymoon.
“More importantly, both of you, if I determine it’s dangerous, I’m going back. Okay?”
Having attended the Noble Academy in the capital and acquired basic self-defense skills through dungeon training, Professor Kabaneru was now in full escort mode.
Name: Clement Kabaneru
Race: Human
Title: Marol Territory Academy Instructor
Level: 5
HP: 50
MP: 250
POW: 5
INT: 25
AGI: 5
DEX: 15
Attribute: Earth
Skills:
+Landscape Lv2
+Gravel Stone Bullet Lv1
Equipment:
E Oak Staff
E Robe
E Boots
Status Points Remaining: 0
Skill Points Remaining: 10
However, his stats were geared toward a pure backline role. Honestly, he was nothing more than a burden. On the other hand, Carol,
Name: Carol Kabaneru
Race: Human
Title: Kabaneru Baronet’s Daughter
Level: 17
HP: 510
MP: 510
POW: 51
INT: 51
AGI: 34
DEX: 34
Attribute: Water
Skills:
+Staff Techniques Lv3
+Healing Heal Lv3
+Water Ball Lv2
Equipment:
E Morning Star
E Leather Armor
E Cape
E Boots
Status Points Remaining: 0
Skill Points Remaining: 20
She was a genuine punch-healer. With balanced stats and a secure feeling of stability, along with a dangerous weapon for hunting, despite saying, “It’s my first time in a dungeon,” could that really be true?
By the way, my current status looks like this:
Name: Alexi Appel
Race: Human
Title: Appel Trading House Heir
Level: 82
HP: 2,000
MP: 3,000
POW: 200
INT: 300
AGI: 120
DEX: 200
Attribute: Earth
Skills:
+Gravel Stone Bullet Lv4
Lv1 Gravel Stone Bullet
Lv2 Scattergun Shotgun
Lv3 Stone Rifle
Lv4 Stone Blast
+Golem Creation LvMax
Lv1 Mud Golem
Lv2 Clay Golem
Lv3 Brick Golem
Lv4 Stone Golem
Lv5 Golem Soldier
Lv6 Golem Horse
Lv7 Golem Knight
Lv8 Golem Carriage
Lv9 Single Rider Golem
Lv10 Multi-Rider Golem
+Spear Techniques Lv1
Lv1 Heavy Strike
(Landscape)
(Rock Wall)
(Body Enhancement)
Equipment:
E Short Spear
E Breastplate
E Leather Boots
E Cape
Status Points Remaining: 0
Skill Points Remaining: 160
“If I have free time, I repeatedly level up in an unpopular dungeon and finally achieved my long-awaited Golem creation on my own. My adventurer level is approaching the peak of my first playthrough. However, Golem Creation skills at levels 9 and 10 are for rideable types. Excited, I allocated skill points, but the ride was uncomfortable and not useful at all. The continuous MP consumption for maintaining the Golem is overwhelming, so it’s a complete waste. I won’t take it in the next loop. Well, there’s some romance in it, though.
I earned quite a bit of money. I also have magical tools made with the long-awaited Holy Silver Mithril alloy circuit. But if both of them are coming along, I can’t just casually reveal them. Let the real lovers enjoy their time in the mansion peacefully.
Anyway, now that I’ve grasped the location, starting tomorrow, I’ll go solo. Today, let’s focus on entertaining them quietly. I’ve sealed my proud magical tools, and I’m using borrowed items, a short spear, and breastplate from the Baron’s house. With Professor Kabaneru pretending to be a reliable adult, and Carol appearing in front, let’s go.
“Amazing, Alexi-san! I never expected you to be this strong!”
Carol follows excitedly. This is a jungle-type dungeon. In November, a group of Murder Bears, the killer bears that attacked Camille-senpai, appears here, making it an intermediate-level dungeon. I originally wanted to use the magic stones I saved up to create high-powered magical tools, but in front of the two-person gallery, I quietly fight with a spear.
Carol seems to be perfectly matched with the monsters here. She easily defeats them one on one. On the other hand, poor Kabaneru-sensei has nothing going for him. He’s a bit dejected in the back. Oh well.
“Sensei, Sting Bees will appear ahead. Finish casting Shotgun and get ready.”
“Eh, but I haven’t learned Shotgun yet.”
I can see it with Appraisal. His level has long surpassed 10, and he has already mastered Shotgun. I urge him to cast without hesitation, stepping into the bushes.
“Sensei, now!”
“W-Wait, Shotgun!”
As expected of Professor Kabaneru, specialized in INT. A considerable number of bullets fly, hitting all three bees. With the Killer attribute and a Critical, the bees transform into coins and needles, falling down.
“Clement-sama, wonderful!”
“Did I do it? Haha…”
Excited sensei and Carol, who hugs him at this crucial moment. Oh well, get along. I’ll pick up the coins.
This dungeon has a large area per floor. I wanted to dive deeper because it wasn’t satisfying, but since the sprout-like Kabaneru-sensei went down, we’re closing up on the first basement floor for today. Well, starting with an intermediate dungeon might have been tough for beginners. A little reflection. But the two of them flirting behind me was a fact that irritated me. I have no regrets.
At the dinner that night, Carol excitedly shared about dungeon conquest.
“It’s amazing, Alexi-san! He defeated multiple Murder Bears all by himself.”
“Oh, you’re such a skilled person.”
The eyes of the Viscount and Baron gleamed. Please, stop it. I don’t want to stand out.
“M-More importantly, look at Professor Kabaneru’s Shotgun!”
“Yes! Clement-sama raised his staff like this, and the bees were gone in an instant.”
“Stop it, Carol. I didn’t do anything good today.”
“Oh, Clement-sama. It was so amazing.”
“Carol, I’m not your brother anymore; I’m your husband.”
“Young couples are so passionate. Hahaha.”
Blushing two people. Cheering old men. A heartwarming dinner. Me, eating alone. It was a tasteless dinner.
And then the next day.
“Now, let’s go enthusiastically again today!”
“Carol, don’t do anything reckless.”
How did it end up like this?