My Unique Skill [Gacha] Will Save the World - Episode 144: Astonishment

Episode 144: Astonishment

“—[Ice Bullet]!”

The destination Rindou and the others headed toward was a star-2 gate. Although a star-1 gate would have sufficed, Kenji had instructed them to tackle a two-star one. This was because, with high-ranking players like Rindou, Kyousuke, and Ayane accompanying Kyouka, they wanted to leave the star-1 gates available for solo players.

That said, in the star-2 gate, it was Kyouka who took center stage in combat. The others simply watched her fight from a distance. However, as they observed Kyouka’s battles, Kyousuke and Ayane began to think there was no need for them to oversee her at all.

“…Kyouka-chan is incredibly strong.”

“…Um, isn’t she stronger than me?”

“I sparred with her in the training room before. And honestly, I thought I was going to lose.”

““…What? Seriously?””

Hearing that even Rindou nearly lost, Kyousuke and Ayane were stunned.

“I managed to win this time. But if Kyouka continues gaining real combat experience, she’ll probably surpass me eventually.”

“Well, considering she’s a dual-skill wielder and can already use her abilities that proficiently, it’s no surprise.”

“The Amachi siblings are ridiculously talented!”

Before long, Kyouka easily defeated the boss monster of the star-2 gate.

“It’s over!”

“Yeah, we’re coming.”

While Rindou and the others were present, Kyouka had handled all the fighting on her own. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she soloed the star-2 gate.

“Good work, Kyouka.”

“Ehehe, how was it?”

“You were amazing, Kyouka-chan!”

“Really incredible. I don’t think there’s anything we need to critique.”

Receiving such unreserved praise from Ayane and Kyousuke, Kyouka smiled happily. Though she was slightly embarrassed.

“Well then, let’s look for the core.”

“Okay!”

When Rindou urged them onward, they quickly found the dungeon core.

“It looks like it’s the kind you destroy this time.”

“Well, it is a two-star, after all.”

“But for a two-star boss, the drop item seems pretty rare.”

As they discussed the gate, Kyouka held the rare drop item. She spoke with slight surprise.

“A Magic Potion. It’s an item that permanently increases the ‘magic’ stat.”

“That’s perfect for you, Kyouka-chan, since you use magic!”

“But isn’t my magic stat already pretty high?”

“It’s said that your status values are determined based on your granted skill. Since you use magic, it’s only natural that your magic stat is high.”

Kyouka had wondered if increasing an already high stat was necessary. But Rindou elaborated further.

“Magic-based skills, of course, consume magic when used. This time, the monsters in the two-star door were weak. But the more stars a gate has, the more unreasonable the challenges you’ll face. Monsters become stronger, their numbers overwhelming, and some locations even seal your skills.”

“Th-that sounds tough…”

“That’s why it’s better to raise your stats safely whenever you can.”

“…Okay, I understand.”

Rindou felt he might have exaggerated a bit. But he figured it was better to explain thoroughly now than for Kyouka to face such challenges unprepared.

“That’s right, Kyouka-chan. Without Rindou-kun, I might’ve been crushed under a horde of monsters!”

“Same here, Kyouka-chan! There was this super-strong boss monster. And if Rindou-san hadn’t been there, I’d have been in serious trouble!”

“Wow! …Onii-chan, you’re amazing!”

However, Rindou couldn’t help but feel the need to protest their exaggerated praise.

“Hold on, you two. That’s way over the top.”

“But if you hadn’t been there, I would’ve died in the beginner’s gate, you know?”

“Exactly! I almost died in the six-star Colosseum, you know?”

“Still, it wasn’t like we succeeded just because of me.”

Rindou genuinely meant what he said, but Kyousuke and Ayane sighed at his response.

“You just don’t get it, Rindou-kun.”

“Exactly. Rindou-san just doesn’t understand.”

“Why are you two agreeing on this?”

“Hehe, Kyousuke-san and Ayane-san really depend on you, Onii-chan! That makes me happy!”

Seeing Kyouka’s delighted expression, Rindou found himself unable to argue further.

“If Kyouka-chan is happy, there’s no point in denying it, right?”

“Besides, we’re only telling the truth, so there’s no need for denial.”

“………..You two are unbelievable.”

Enjoying such casual conversations, Rindou and the others completed the star-2 gate and teleported back to the surface.