Chapter 41:
Level Up In The Dungeon
We're on the 2nd floor of the goblin dungeon.
After walking around and finding a good T-junction, I decided to do a fixed-point hunt there. It was time for me to put on my Bug King mask and get into battle mode.
"Ruu-chan, I hope you don't get sick again. If you get sick, tell me as soon as possible."
"Yeah, thanks, Shizuka-chan."
Nina-san is concerned about Ruu, who went into a terrible state of shock last time. But I'm sure she'll be fine. Ruu did go into a terrible state of shock, but she soon recovered and defeat the goblins until she reached level 4.
If there had been an interval after the shock, it might have remained a trauma. However, her hard work has avoided this. Ruu may appear timid at first glance, but she's a very strong girl at heart. Especially when her desperation mode is activated, even Serai-san can't handle her.
"Ruu, let's do our best!"
"Yeah, Ma-chi!"
But those two are now holding hands. Yes, it looks like the reconciliation went well.
And here comes the goblin.
It notices us at the corner of the aisle and approaches us. It's still grinning and looking as hateful as ever. It flashed a rusty knife in its hand as if to say, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, I have a knife.".
As was the case on the 1st floor, these guys must be fearless and stupid. They don't understand the difference in power between them and us. They seem to be people who don't understand unless they get hurt.
(Hmmm, but this is my first time fighting an enemy with a weapon.)
For some reason, my refrigerator dungeon is full of pests. So it's hard to find decent fantasy monsters. So I had never fought an enemy with a weapon before.
(I might be good enough to play the role of a ruffian. (Okay, let's test my expert footwork here.)
[(Sss….pitter-patter)]
I imitated the stance of a kenpo expert and stood still.
"Gya? …Ggah! Ggah ggah ggah!"
The goblin, perhaps thinking I was stupid for not having such a weapon, snapped and attacked me.
[Sss…sss…kyuma! (Boki-pegyo!)]
The master's footwork effortlessly avoided the goblin's attack, and he pressed and folded his right hand holding the weapon and delivered a palm strike that dislodged the core and dislodged the goblin's chin. The goblin couldn't catch the core, because if it caught the core, it would also break the neck bone, causing the goblin to die.
""Wow~!""
"Pretty~!"
The three of them were impressed by my expert footwork.
That's right. The footwork of a master is beautiful. The movement must be "Sssu…ss…kyuma! It has to be "Sss….sss….kyuma!" If it is "kyu-ba!", it's too much force and power in the body. My movement will get blurred. If it is "Kyuzaa!" the upper body moves before the feet finish moving, so the transmission of power and balance isn't good.
Therefore, the movement must be "Sss…sss…kyuuza! is the only way.
"Look, Serai-san. I'm ready."
"Ah, yes! Please leave it to me! I will slaughter the goblins with the Katsuo-kun bat I inherited from master! (Gosh! Gasp! Gasp! (Gasp!)
Oh, no, I told you I was only lending you the bat. Why are you acting like you're taking it from me?
"Coach, I want to do the same thing you just did. I want you to teach me what you just said."
Nina-san, being the greedy Nina-san that she is, looked at the [Master's Footwork] and asked to be taught in a cat-like voice.
"Yeah~, Shizuka-chan, that's so unfair. I think I'm the first one who wanted to ask him to teach me the coach's technique."
Don't start talking about girlfriend privileges there, Ruu. It would complicate the conversation.
"No, no, of course, I will teach everyone properly. But there's an order in which I'm going to teach you. First, let's learn to attack properly."
"""Yes~"""
Phew, they calmed down for the time being.
The [Master's Footwork] is a super counter technique that simultaneously evades, defends, and attacks in a single motion. Therefore, they can't perform well unless they have memorized all the moves of evasion, defense, and attack. And the order in which it is easy to learn the moves is the exact opposite of the attack, defense, and evasion.
Therefore, for the girls who are still learning to attack, [Master's Footwork] is still too much for them to handle. However, if they clear the conditions one by one and devote themselves to it, they will eventually be able to use [Master's Footwork].
……….
The hunt continues smoothly. I neutralize the goblin, and the 3 college girls kill the goblin.
"Ay! (Bogh!) (Gasp!) (Gasp!) (Boom!) "Aaah!" (Gasp!) (Boom…) (Boom…) (Boom!)"
"You're a dead man! (Boom! (Boom!)"
"(Boom! (Thud!) …smh..! (Boom!) (Gasp! )"..! (Gasp! (Gah!)"
There are 3 different ways to beat the goblin. I'm scared of Ruu, who keeps swinging the bat silently. What can I say? I feel like it's a serious killing intent.
And the hunt is going well.
[(glancing…glancing)]
[(glimpse… glimpse… glimpse …… glimpse)]
[zi~~~]]
The gazes peeking out from 3 directions are annoying.
When I turned my eyes to see if a goblin had come, it was another human being hiding in the dungeon. That has happened many times already.
(Hmmm, we're a party with a lot of women. [If something happens, I'll come in and help you…] Maybe people are concerned about us…"
If so, I can't be wicked. As someone who usually dives dungeons solo. I can't help but be concerned about the stares of those around me.
"Wow, I'm getting a lot of stares from other people today. It's bothering me."
Ah, so Nina-san noticed it after all.
"Ah~…maybe it's my fault. Sorry, everyone."
Is it Serai's fault that people around her are looking at her? What on earth is that again?
"I work at the Parade, right? And some of the customers saw me diving into the dungeon. They've asked me to dive with them, but I've been turning them down so that customers who know my face have been coming to see what kind of party I've been diving with."
"Oh, I see."
"Ma-chi~ you're so irresistible!"
"Give me a break, Shizu knows I had a hard time with the party, right?"
"Yeah, well, it sounded like you were bragging about your popularity."
Yeah, that's what I thought too.
"But that's what it sounded like. He doesn't seem to do any real harm, so I guess I'll have to let it go, even though it bothers me. If he comes near, I'll talk to him, and we'll continue hunting."
"""Yes~"""
Thus, we continued the hunt, and Serai-san reached level 7. Ruu and Nina moved up 2 levels to level 6.
"Crikey! +6! +I've gone up +6, Master!"
"Oh, Ma-chi-chan! Don't hug the coach!"
"Hey, Serai, how did Ruu and Nina do?"
"We have good numbers, too, Coach!
"I also had a lot of +5! It's already more than double the number I had when I was at level 1!
"Oh, everyone's doing great. The increase in numbers was quite good this time."
Looking at the expressions on their faces, the girls were energetic.
Their bodies must have been energized by the life energy they absorbed from the monsters. Their skin tone has improved, and their beauty level seems to have increased significantly.
"This is amazing. Everyone will want to dive into the dungeon!"
"Right! It's just like I said!"
"You were right, Ma-chi-chan, but the most amazing thing is thanks to the coach.
"Yeah, you're right. I glanced at other people's battles, but none defeated goblins as easily as Coach did.
"I was the first one to spot Ezuki-san, Master! My eyesight was also quite good, wasn't it?"
"Yes, yes. I have to admit, Manchu can't get over it. This is good, right?"
"What? What a mess!
"Okay, let's call it a day and go to the super public bath and have a grand old time!"
Oh!
Serai-san, Nina-san, and Ruu cheerfully pump their fists in the air. After seeing their cheerful faces, my heart feels refreshed today.