Level-up Maniac, Level up in Modern Dungeons - Episode 49

April 3rd.

　Today, as usual, I came to Shinjuku Dungeon.

　but–,

“Hmm… I can’t believe I’ve been slacking off on leveling up… uaaaah!!”

　As I descended to the first floor of the dungeon, I scratched my head in frustration.

　That is to say, it was yesterday that, for the first time since I became an explorer, I took a break from dungeon exploring.

　It was on April 1st that Kanzaki and the others attacked him in the Monster Room.

　I woke up in the morning of April 2nd at the Yakuza’s house with all my bones and internal organs completely shattered and pulverized.

　After that, I left the Yakuza bro’s house and went back home, but since it was still barely morning at that point, I naturally planned to go into the dungeon in the afternoon.

　However, my mother, who was at home, scolded me, so I didn’t have time for that.

　After all, he stayed out overnight without permission and didn’t answer the phone.

　Actually, to be precise, while I was sleeping, Mito-san answered my mom’s phone call and explained the situation briefly (while hiding the truth). I had hit it off with Yakuzaniki, a senior explorer, and ended up staying at his house or something. Mito-san introduced herself as Yakuzaniki’s partner, and answered the phone for me when I forgot to contact him and fell asleep, or something.

　So when I got home, my mother questioned me about a lot of things.

　You sure weren’t drinking alcohol! You sure weren’t doing anything dangerous!

　And since the sermon ended close to dinner time, I didn’t go into the dungeon that day.

　I found my mother’s lectures more tiring (mentally) than leveling up in the dungeons.

　Well, I wasn’t doing anything dangerous, so I have nothing to feel guilty about.

　yeah?

　Monster room? No, that’s not dangerous.

　Being attacked by Kanzaki and the others? No, I ended up defeating them unscathed.

　You say that something bad happened because of his title, and he was nearly killed by the Yakuza?

　No, no, I’m fine, now, and that Yakuza guy was just helping me out.

　However, even though it can’t be helped, I was shocked that I couldn’t level up yesterday. You see, I couldn’t log in to the social game I’m really addicted to for a whole day, and my stamina is overflowing, and it feels like a waste.

　It’s similar to that feeling.

　–Anyway.

　Today marks the start of another round of leveling. Let’s change our mood.

　By the way, I’m solo today. Or rather, I’ll be solo for a while from now on.

　Actually, it was Hinata-san, but for the next few days she won’t be able to go into the dungeon because she has to persuade her parents and go through the process of withdrawing from university.

　Also, even if I started working as a full-fledged explorer, I was told that it would probably be impossible for me to dive every day like I did.

　Well, I have no intention of forcing them to explore without rest, so that’s fine.

　I’ll just be alternating between exploring with Hinata and solo exploring. Considering leveling up, I’d be happy if Hinata would accompany me as much as possible.

　So, this is my plan for leveling up from now on, but before I explain it, let me first have you check your status.

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[Name] Takeo Samejima

[Level] 『20』

　Experience points to the next level: 213480

《HP》101/101 (10up!)

《MP》24/24 (6up!)

Strength: 56 (5 up!)

Sturdy: 45 (5 up!)

Intelligence: 6

《Spirit》18 (6up!)

《Agility》51 (6up!)

Dexterity 51 (6 up!)

[STP] 『0』

[SP] 『4』

[Skills] 《Damage Increase Lv. Max, when equipped with swords》 《Madness Lv. 1》 《Goblin Slayer Lv. 1》 《Fighting Spirit Lv. Max》 《Bl00d Vengeance Lv. 1》 《Sword Spirit Lv. 1》 《Provoke Lv. 1》 《■■■■■■■ Lv. 1》

[Title]《Battle Maniac》《Goblin Slayer》《■■■■■》

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　There’s something a little unnatural about this, but did you notice?

　That’s right, the increase in ability scores doesn’t add up to the calculations.

　When I reached level 20, I had 25 status points left that I hadn’t allocated. However, the total number of status points that had increased was 28.

　When I woke up this morning and checked, my Strength, Agility, and Dexterity had all increased by one each.

　Still, I know the reason.

　This isn’t because I’ve allocated status points, and it doesn’t depend on status points; it’s probably because my base ability values ​​have increased.

　Since I became an explorer, I’ve been fighting and running every day, so it’s no wonder my physical abilities have improved a bit.

　However, the original limit for human ability scores is said to be around 20, so there is a limit to how much one can train their raw ability scores. It is far less efficient than leveling up, so if it does go up, it should be considered lucky.

　Oh, by the way, the reason I raised my 《Spirit》 is because I’ll need MP to fight on the 5th floor and beyond. I’m not aiming for 200 《Spirit》 because some Yakuza bro told me to.

　Well, that’s enough about the ability scores… the important thing is about the skill points I haven’t allocated yet.

　Since there is one skill I plan to acquire soon, I need to leave one point aside.

　That said, there is no set way in which other points can be used.

　My original plan was to take 《Seeker》 and level up, then acquire derived skills, but I ended up getting several skills I hadn’t anticipated before becoming an Explorer.

　I especially feel that Goblin Slayer has great potential…!!

　If you compare the skill descriptions of Goblin Slayer and Last Murder, which you saw before they were sealed away, you’ll understand why.

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【skill】

Goblin Slayer Level 1: Damage dealt to goblins is increased by 2.4 times. In addition, when fighting goblins, all ability values ​​except HP and MP are increased by 10%.

《Last Murder Lv.1》—Damage dealt to humans is 4.0 times higher. When fighting humans, all ability values ​​except HP and MP increase by 100%. Also, experience points gained from humans are 2.4 times higher.

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　…They look similar.

　The skill effects are similar.

　Maybe there’s an even higher level skill called “Goblin Slayer” and if you increase the skill level, it eventually becomes something like “Last Murder”?

　In that case, I wonder if the “side effects” or “price” would be the same, but even if they were, it wouldn’t be a problem. Most likely, my heart would just be filled with murderous intent towards Mr. Goblin.

　That kind of thing happens quite often when you’re in a dungeon.

　So, to be honest, I’m fascinated by it.

　But the problem is that it only works on goblins. There are many other skills I’d like to put points into.

　………….

　Well, I guess it’s too much to worry about now.

　The level should solve everything.

　So that’s why I started to move.

　He runs from the first floor to the fourth floor, then travels the shortest distance to the monster room at the back of the fourth floor.

　Ignore all the monsters along the way.

　Maybe it was because my status had increased, or maybe it was because I wasn’t carrying Hinata-san today, or maybe it was both.

　The travel time was shortened to just two hours.

　Even though Hinata isn’t here to help out as a healer, I’ll still be going around the monster rooms today with energy!!