v2c17 (1/2)
Chapter 17 – The big does or doesn’t contain the small
When I went to the training field at the Guild, Sati was once again surrounded by instructors.
Today they increased to 5 people. Even Sergeant-dono was there.
“Ooh, if it isn’t Masaru! This girl is a prodigy! Nah, she is a once-in-a-hundred-years prodigy for sure!”
This pattern again. I thought of telling Sati before I left her here to hold back during training, but thinking that she probably can’t do something like that, I decided to let the matter take its own course. Well, it should be fine with her being a prodigy.
“She evolved yet again after overcoming a real battle, that must be it. Even if she is of the beast race, this fast an improvement. She has an amazing talent.”
“Hnnn, is that so. You are amazing, Sati.”
She is showered with high praises. As expected of Archery Level 5.
“Yes, Masaru-sama!”
Sati is honestly happy about it.
“But her tools are unacceptable. So is the bow, but you should buy a better sword and armor too. I would give her my old sword, but the size really doesn’t fit.”
“Fufufu. I’ve been thinking the same and prepared a bow. Here, this is it.”
“Wha-!?” “You b.a.s.t.a.r.d, getting ahead by yourself!” “You sneaky-!”
Like that the instructors are quarreling. I take look at the bow that has been handed to me. I don’t really know much about bows, but this looks like a high quality item with exquisite craftsmans.h.i.+p. I hand it to Sati.
“Can we really take such a good item?”
“But of course. I’ve already retired, you know. That bow should also be happy to be used by a master of Sati-chan’s level.”
“Good for you, huh, Sati.”
“Yes. Thank you very much, Instructor-dono!”
“Uuhm, what about the training after this? There is still quite a bit of time till noon.”
“Of course we keep at it. This was just a small break.”
“Then Masaru, I’ve something to talk to you about, if you have the time.”
“Yes, Sergeant-dono. Well then, Sati, do your best a bit longer.”
“Yes, Masaru-sama.”
“By something to talk about…..”
“Mm. You didn’t really show up lately at the Guild, right? The adventurers that you healed during the harpies’ attack came by to say their thanks.”
“Is that so.”
I get a flashback of the adventurers that died with their backs to the wall. But at the same time I remember what Priest-sama and the soldier guarding the gate said.
“–Sergeant-dono.”
“What is it?”
“I’ve been afraid. I’ve heard that four people died during that attack. I was thinking that if the Templar Knight Order didn’t come, then me and Sati would also be amongst them. If I did things better, then maybe no one would’ve had to die……”
“I’ve also seen the way you and Sati fought there. It was plenty good work for newbie adventurers.”
“But, could I have done something else, I’m thinking about this all the time.”
“Don’t get full of yourself! Even if you can use some magic, you are still wet behind the ears. You spout that s.h.i.+t after you manage to land a hit on me even once.”
“Sergeant-dono……”
“The adventurers who died were most likely also prepared for it. If not, they would’ve ran away after seeing the flock of those harpies. You also chose to fight after seeing that, right?”
“Yes.”
“Your efforts were more than enough. Maybe it wasn’t the most optimal, but it’s the result of you doing your very best. You were afraid? You’ve fought till the end without running away. Isn’t that enough? Also, being a bit timid allows you to live longer as an adventurer.”
“Yes, Sergeant-dono.”
“You had a terrible expression when you came to receive the reward, but now it become somewhat more pa.s.sable. Did your mood improve after a week of sleeping in bed?”
“Yes. I got better after I told someone.”
“Good. Then, about the adventurers that wanted to thank you.”
“Right. I will make sure to show up every morning at the Guild, so at that time.”
“Got it. I will tell them.”
“Sergeant-dono?”
“What is it?”
“Can I ask you for a bout?”
“Very well. I’ll instruct you.”
I’m thinking that I could have fought better when I was attack by the harpies. At that time my magic was interrupted, so I panicked a bit. If I had fought calmly, then I would’ve been able to hold out until the Templar Knight Order arrived. And Sati wouldn’t have gotten hurt either. I need more experience instead of just relying on Skills.
After that, I was beaten to a pulp by Sergeant-dono of course. Just because I can use Recovery Magic, he really doesn’t go easy.
After training, we stopped by the usual arms shop to buy equipment for Sati. The short sword and the cheap leather armor turned inadequate for Sati who got stronger.
The armor is from the same material as mine. The sword also, when I let her choose it herself, she choose one that’s made out of the same black steel as mine, just somewhat smaller. Apparently it will take a few days for the size and mobility focused adjustments and the holes for the ears and tail to finish. With that the reward for the harpy battle is mostly gone.
After that we had lunch at the Dragon’s Breath restaurant after a long while.
I check the Skills during lunch. There are still some Points remaining.
If I a.s.sume that we will be going into the forest soon, then detection type Skills will be needed. I’ve been debating raising Swordsmans.h.i.+p, but I raised Aural Detection to Level 4. With the remaining 2, I raised s.h.i.+eld to Level 2. She became able to do quite a bit of cooking, but I wonder when will her Skill advance to Level 2. Of course I won’t use Points for those kinds of Skills.
Skill Points 0P
Cooking Level 1 , Housework Level 1
Aural Detection Level 4 , Olfactory Detection Level 2 , St.u.r.dy , Hawk Eyes
Evasion Level 2 , s.h.i.+eld Level 2 , Swordsmans.h.i.+p Level 3 , Archery Level 5
After that my Skills are next. My level went up by one during the harpy battle, so I can use 10 P.
At first the Skills were listed in the order I picked them up, but after their number increased I complained in the Journal that they are hard to view, then the next day it became ordered by type. It’s good that the response is fast, but I think it should’ve been this way from the beginning.
First I raised s.h.i.+eld and Evasion to Level 3. For the harpy battle Swordsmans.h.i.+p Level 4 was most likely enough. What isn’t enough should be my defensive ability. With the remaining 4 P, I raised Sense Presence to Level 4. Combined with Sati’s Aural Detection Level 4, there shouldn’t be a case where we get the initiative taken from us even in the forest.
Skill Points 25P
Skill Reset , Rasgrad World Standard Language , Clock
Cooking Level 2 , Covert Action Level 3 , Stealthy Steps Level 2 , Sense Presence Level 4
Stamina Recovery Enhancement , Willpower , Body Enhancement Level 2
s.h.i.+eld Level 3 , Evasion Level 3 , Hand-to-hand combat Level 1
Archery Level 1 , Spearmans.h.i.+p Level 1 , Throwing Skills Level 2 , Swordsmans.h.i.+p Level 4
Mana Perception Level 1 , High-speed Chanting Level 5 , Common Magic , Everyday Magic
Recovery Magic Level 4 , Fire Magic Level 4 , Water Magic Level 3 , Wind Magic Level 3 , Earth Magic Level 3
【Water Magic Level 3】(1) Water Ball (2) Water Whip , Water Bullet (3) Water Wall , Ice and Snow