Re: Turning
Loot
Shinnichi sat in front of the stairs leading to the 96th floor. A bonfire made of wood and cloth burned before him. Some pieces of monster meat were being burned on it. Monster oil glittered above the light of the flames, giving a tantalizing sight.
Shinnichi bit the flesh of Filbrum. “I think I'm used to it. It still feels disgusting,” grunts. Swallowed the meat with the unwillingness of a boy to swallow the medicine.
After defeating the floor boss, a decent break was urgently needed. Especially at the end of a dungeon like this. Only five more floors before he reached the last floor.
Shinnichi again dipped his fur into a bottle full of blood. Scratch the paper and draw his latest map. It has now been extended to 12 pages. And despite the use of blood, Emphiria's book still has a distinctive fragrant aroma. Smells like a spring, Shinnichi doesn't know exactly either.
“I still don't understand.” Schwarz sounded confused. Something Shinnichi rarely hears. “How did the Methanasian fruit explode? Your throw is not so strong, The fruit also does not hit anything hard.”
“Oh, I used [White Magic] to install the Mana ball in the fruits and then used activation differentiation. Next you can see for yourself.” Shinnichi pointed towards the remains of the Blob Trapper.
“Using basic level magic to defeat Floor Boss, really ingenious,” praise Schwarz.
Shinnichi almost misspelled the map. “S-Schwarz? You're not well?” shinnichi asked, shivering in horror
“I just praise you, is something wrong?” Schwarz sounded annoyed.
“Well, I thought you'd say something like ‘Hoh, using low magic? Surprisingly, I can crush it with one breath. Hohohoho,’ or such.” Shinnichi mimics Schwarz's voice. I want to sound as chuuni as possible.
“A-I don't talk like that!”
“Resist the Dark Dragon Emperor.” Shinnichi again taunted Schwarz.
“....” Schwarz could not deny that. He chose to ignore it.
“Heh.” Shinnichi snorted arrogantly. Victory again. Even though he himself felt a little regret for ridiculing him.
Shinnichi closed the book of Emphiria and turned his gaze towards the fire. His shadow fluttered following the flames. Listening to the soothing sound of fire, he began to drink the crystal water of Emphiria. Restores freshness to his tired body.
He raised his left hand, his hand still normal. There was a new wound under his wrist. The incision he received from the Blob Trapper hook. The crystal water of Emphiria may be capable of healing wounds. However, scars seem to be more difficult to remove.
“[Appraisal]” muttered. He hadn't checked it in a long time. A transparent window appeared before him.
『 Name: Kurobane Shinnichi
Level 58
Race: Half - Demonic Dragon
Class : [None]
Stats
Agi :503(+5)
Heck :398(+3)
Int :698(+7)
Vit : 456(+4)
Skill
[Appraisal lvl.5] [Self-Magic Manipulation lvl.1] [White Magic lvl.6] [Dark Magic lvl.5] [Soul Eyes] [Draconic Wrath] [Language Comprehension]
Title
[Other World Traveler] [The Dreamer] [Observer] [Heir of Schwarz]』
“PFFTTT!! Uhuk! Uhuk!” Shinnichi spouted water while choking. “ This is my status??”
“You were surprised just because of this? You geeky boy.” now replace Schwarz who mocked him.
“Yes, I mean. Isn't this weird?! My int almost touched the 700??”
“Your main weapon is magic. Of course your Int will grow rapidly. You also prefer to run around like a mouse, so your Agi is also on the rise. Your vit is good too. Only Atk is less. Your attack is indeed quite weak relative to your other stat,” comments Schwarz. He continued. “A person's status is affected by the actions of the owner. If you use magic often, your Int will increase and so on.”
“Wait. So, stat is not only influenced by class but also actions?” tanyakanya.
“What question is it? Sure oes. The class just adds a little extra. Not absoluteness. If so, a person who has no class like you will continue to be weak. Not only that, people who continue to practice will also lose.”
Shinnichi hears Schwarz's explanation. He didn't know this before. He thought that back in the palace he did not have the potential to raise his stat.
“Past in the palace, I kept practicing every day. But, why didn't my stat get any more drastic like this?”
“Let me guess. You train without direct experience, right?”
Shinnichi was a little confused. Without direct experience? What does that mean?
Schwarz understood that Shinnichi's silence meant ignorance. He sighed. “Direct experience. Meaning against monsters or direct opponents.”
“Ah, no...” Shinnichi shook his head. Schwarz's guess is on target. “I only attacked targets.”
“.... You are stupid, aren't you? Status will only increase if you are in battle. So, no matter how long you attack that target, even a month, a year, a century, your status will not increase much.”
That fact struck Shinnichi like lightning. It fell to the ground. “Ja-so, originally I only need to hunt monsters to raise my status? “
“Simplely and although it will take a long time, yes.”
“.....”
“.....”
Shinnichi stood up and walked towards the wall. He touched the wall and took a deep breath. Then, banging his head with all his might.
“O-oi, kau sudah kehilangan akalmu?”
“I hope so.” Shinnichi lowered his head. Blood flowed from his forehead. “I was stupid turns out.”
Schwarz sighed. “Everyone has their own faults. No matter how strong or great the person is.The choice is not how you feel or how long you regret it, but how you learn from it and do not repeat it again. Yeah, but you're stupid, yeah."
“.... You're right.” Shinnichi answered a few moments later. He regretted his past for too long. He must look to the future. Focus on her ultimate goal; save Fiona. “Thank you, Schwarz. You're wise sometimes.”
“What does that mean!? Oi!?”
Shinnichi laughed a little. He lifted his head, staring at the wall he had just hit. Cracks spread like spider webs. “Hmm?” Shinnichi realized something behind the wall .
He took a few steps back. Using Dominator, he blew up the wall. Showing a box behind it. It looks ancient, but still retains an aura of luxury.
“No,” he replied, as if shrugging his shoulders. “Usually Floor Bosses only provide experience. And maybe a weapon if they have one. But, I have never seen a treasure within the Dungeon. However, the treasure room I see it often.”
“So, there is a treasure room huh?” Shinichi took the crate. Big enough for a young man like him. With a Vit that exceeded 450, he could lift it quite easily.
There's no key. Shinnichi kicked the crate. Crews! Box's open.
“Dundundu~n.” Shinnichi muttered that unique tone. Although the wrong order.
He looked at the contents. Inside is a pair of Vembraces, a brown tunic and pants, leather boots, purple robes and a dragon ornament mask. Next to the clothes, there was a pair of red rings, and a small pouch filled with coins.
Shinncihi took out a tunic from the chest. Match his body size. And seeing that his white shirt is dirty and full of joy, Shinnichi really needs new clothes.
“Any,” Shinnichi murmur. Astonished because the gifts given according to their conditions. On a whim, he activated [Appraissal].
『 Item Name: Tunic
Description: Ordinary tunic. Made of high quality wool fabric.It feels comfortable and easy to move.』
『 Item Name: Mythril Vembrace
Description: Hand protection made of magic iron, Mithril. Light and strong, able to protect the wearer without sacrificing speed.
Skill : [Lesser Magic Nullification] 』
『 Item Name: Ring of Space
Description: A magic ring made of Orichalcum. Made with ancient magic.
Skill : [Storage] 』
『 Item Name: Dark Dragon Robe
Description: The Arcana Cloak made from the skin of the Dark Dragon Emperor, Schwarz.
Skill: [Appraisal Cancellation] [Heat Resistance] [Cold Resistance] [Magic Resistance] [Projectile Resistance] [???] 』
『 Item Name: Dark Dragon Mask
Description: The mask made from the skull of the Dark Dragon Emperor, Schwarz.
Skill: [Poison Resistance] [Heat Resistance] [Cold Resistance] [Magic Resistance] [Intimidation Buff] [???] 』
“....”
“....”
“... This tunic material is quite comfortable.Good to wear.”
“Wait, wait, wait. Didn't you ignore something important?”
“Er... Effect is good.”
“NOT! WHY ARE THEY MADE USING MY BODY!?”
Shinnichi did not answer. Hearing someone scream in the head is not a pleasant experience. He just shrugged his shoulders.
“Your sister may?”
“.... Sister damn.” Schwarz cursed his own brother. “Using people's bodies at will. He's crazy huh?”
Shinnichi ignored Schwarz, not wanting to be exposed to karma. He took off his clothes and changed the clothes in the box. It is true, according to its size. If it was Schwarz's brother who made this, then he was watching them.
Is this a reward for defeating the floor boss? inner Shinnichi. He wears the magic ring on his left hand. He had already seen the skill that this ring possessed.
“[Storage],” said. Immediately, a square-shaped black window appeared before him. “Oh, I know this.”
Shinnichi dropped his pouch into that window. The bag went inside easily. Magic to store objects in another dimension. He often reads things like that.
Cliche, thought Shinnichi. But, this was a fantasy world, what did he expect? He was sure that if he had searched properly, a magic sword called Excalibur would have been in Zelfria.
Shinnichi also wore that dark purple and black robe. Trying to cover his head with a hood. It felt strange, he dropped it off. Then, he put the two vambraces on his arm. Light, hardly heavy.
Then, for the mask, Shinnichi swallowed his saliva. It's hard to admit, but he thinks the mask is cool. It is similar to the jaw of a dragon. It's ivory white, and feels full of mana. His chuuni soul trembled looking at him.
Shinnichi brought the mask closer to his face. Like --or indeed— magic, the mask itself is attached. Covering the bottom of his face. He wanted to see himself in front of the mirror while posing.
Shinnichi shook his head. He took off the mask and put it into the [Storage].
“You didn't wear it?” ask Schwarz, curious.
“Maybe later,” replied Shinnichi. Half lying. “I don't need it yet.”
“Then, stay this small pouch.” Shinnichi threw the bag. The sound of coins could be heard. Shinnichi unbinds her.
Gold and silver colored coins filled the bag. However, Shinnichi was not too surprised. At this point, money was useless to him. He threw it into the [Storage] with the other objects.
An idea pops into Shinnichi's head.
“I'd better go back for your bones, Schwaz. Your claws must be good if they're made with weapons.”
“Do not, oi. My body is not material!” The protest of the Dragon echoed in his head.
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Shinnichi tightened his vambrace. Get ready to continue his adventure, dive deeper into the Dungeon. Only seven floors left. Seven more floors, and he can get out of here.
Shinnichi stared at the stairs that went down. It was dark, as if the mouth of a monster was ready to catch it. Countless and unimaginable dangers lurked around every corner.
Shinnichi closed his eyes. Imagine what the goal is; the smiles of Fiona, Yonaka, and Izumi. The smile she had to look back at. Therefore, he must not die here. He has to get out of here.
Shinnichi opened his eyes. Showing a firm look. It is far from her old self. The weak man was no longer visible. It changes, it has to change.
Burning determination within his soul, Shinnichi takes a step forward. On the 96th floor, Shinnichi arrives.
(Kurobane Shinnichi's. Art by Wiwedhandsome)