47 44 Searching for the belly is also part of work (1/2)

Tanaka Jiro, 28 years old, single

Her Suela Hendelberg

Memory Tris

Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time)

Magical aptitude 8 (general class)

Post Warriors

Killing each other.

We are living in a fantasy world that is far removed from our daily lives, but it's only because we're fighting against opponents we don't recognize as human.

Instructor Kio and Instructor Fusio are humanoid but hardly human, and the opponents we've encountered in the dungeon are not even human, to say nothing of those we've encountered so far.

A person from your previous training? I've cut down demons that aren't quite human, but are almost human, and now I'm going to have to deal with a real person.

You'll have to be prepared to deal with a real person.

Besides, even if this information is inconclusive, it would be a bad idea to keep it quiet.

Thorough reporting is basic.

Even if the information is unconfirmed, you should still talk to them about it.

But ......

Am I being tested?

The cockroach man in front of you, Zee, is a stinker, both in terms of first and second impressions.

You don't have to think about whether it was intentional or not, but you certainly can't take their words for granted.

In addition, the supervisor's words, the incident has been resolved without relying on Suela or the supervisor.

Is the Superintendent aware of the killings?

Or were you just unaware and the timing was right?

If you're going to take action on faith, the sooner the better.

But if your goal is to impede my movement with misinformation. No, I'm starting to get lost in thought.

Any specifics?

”I don't know?　Gosh!

”Can I hit you?

”You can't say that after you hit me!　It's even a piece of metal!

”Be thankful you're not a blade.

It's not my fault that I punched this guy, who insinuated that he was just trying to draw out information to improve it, and that he had come to me as a prankster.

I feel as if I've been hit in the sandbag as I evaluate him through the mineral tree.

That's unbelievable.

”No, no, no, it's true.

Your presence

”That way!

I suppose so.

I'm joking, but if I don't skip it, my thoughts will run wild.

You take out a cigarette and put it in your mouth and light it.

This is an action I'm used to doing with one hand.

I can do it with my eyes closed and the sensation of it seeping into my lungs helps me calm my thoughts.

Now what to do, I'm curious about these two's behavior for a prank.

Most importantly, the cockroach man known as Zee has not denied his words.

That's what I'm worried about.

”Whew.

I'm worried about it, but I can't help it, and then I let out a cloud of purple smoke.

When I finally took a breath and thought about what to do now, I heard a voice that sounded dumbfounded and didn't understand the situation.

”What are you doing?

”...... is that with the demon, right?

I don't know if this is a good time or not, but Fire Clear and her friends are coming.

When I came in, I had pulled out the mineral tree and was stalking a man who looked like a cockroach, and in the back of the room was a demon sitting from the perspective of fire-clearing. It is natural to hear that, and in Nanase's case, G, which all women detest, is personified in front of her and hides behind her.

”We just had a little trouble, but it's no trouble at work. And if you guys are done with your business, go home.

Feeling the air of closure in time up, you put down the mineral tree and switch your thinking.

I don't have enough information.

We may be running out of time, but it would not be wise to move blindly.

I have no choice but to obtain as much backstory as I can while performing my duties.

It's a pain that our corroborating memory is back home, so we'll have to go another route for her to tell us our little stories and gossip.

In the meantime, let's get to work.

”Hmm, I'll have a look around.

Then I'll be there.

Go home, you guys!

You really wonder if they want to get in the way.

I mean, don't they have a job?

I'm not sure what it would be like to sit in a space where someone you just fought and nearly killed if they were a normal human being. ...... These guys weren't human in the least.

I'm not sure if the demons and G are normal, but it makes me sad.

It's a good thing that you're already in the way ...... and if you're already in the way, that's just fine, just be your own person.

”Hmm, a kumite partner?

”No, Mr. Wado, I told you to be your own man, didn't I?

Let's work the guy anyway.

I was just getting a little creaky from a punching match.

Onion's tougher than humans or Zee's less likely to die in a hurry.

I don't care which. At any rate...equip this one for Nanase.

”...... will be a tray?

Shield. Why do I have to get a serving plank?　I told you yesterday.

”But there's nothing to grab on this one, is there?

For now, I handed Nanase two shields that I had put aside, but Nanase didn't seem to understand what they were.

Or, more accurately, she couldn't be sure.

I point to the iron disk-shaped plate and explain, ”It's called a floating shield.

It's what's called a floating shield. You register your magic and decide who to use it on. All you have to do is channel the magic and you'll float.

Taking a sip of smoke and spitting out the smoke in the direction of the day after that.

Let out a small surprised voice and Nanase compares the two floating shields.

Originally, only one shield was needed, but this shield is a twin.

It's also small in area, so it's more like a small shield than a shield.

But it's also less likely to obstruct your view.

Now try to float it. Let the magic flow through the shield.

”Yes, yes

When Nanase puts her hand on the floating shield, which takes precedence over ease of use, magic power is slowly poured into it, and when a circuit-like pattern appears, the shield slowly rises to the surface.

Ah.

But soon its shine fades and a rattling sound resounds on the floor.

As you can see, it will fall off if you don't keep it flowing. I've heard that the one with the magic stone can accumulate magic power like a battery and keep floating, but it doesn't, so we have to keep the magic flowing.

Originally the floating shield was said to have several functions enclosed in the magic stone and equipped in the center.

But this one doesn't have them.

It just has the minimal function of floating and moving.

If you give them a better one, it won't be good for training and it will save you money, killing two birds with one stone, and that's based on a ratio of about three to seven, but I don't have to tell you that.

Now, if you add one more element to this, Nanase's training will be fine.

”Fire-clear, you're running.

”Huh?

Just run until I say so. You have too much energy to run around. You're catching on too fast. So Nanase, quickly keep her afloat and practice your defense.

I'm going to tell you to get on with it, but it doesn't seem to be convincing to fire clear.

In the first place, did this guy forget that he was breathing heavily and was one step away from annihilation when he first checked?

This job is all about physical strength and stamina and the ability to take action.

After all, even a wizard has to be able to run a full marathon in no time.

And I'm not going to waste my time observing.

I'll save your time and get going.

Finally, fire-clearing finally runs out slowly as he tells the dog to get rid of it.

To be honest...you don't seem to have any motivation.

Well, okay. Can you make Nanase float?

”Yes, what do we do with this?

”Hmm?　Prevent

”Huh?

After several tests of the fist, clenching and unclenching, I hear a hard sound through the fist, stepping in and out.

Naturally, my arm can feel the vibration, but it doesn't hurt.

What?

”Whoa, whoa, don't stand still, let's start with the jab.

No warning, no explanation.

The first blow was deliberately aimed at the floating shield, the second was a real shot.

The beings in the dungeon don't bother to warn you or do anything kind. You might as well say they were kind for taking the first one off.

It's a lightly nibbled step, but it's something.

You keep the rhythm while making circular motions with Nanase at the center, one fist after the other.

Wait a minute...

”Right, left, left, left, hey, don't follow with your eyes only, use the other five senses. Use the other five senses, don't follow with your eyes only.

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

You are still unfamiliar with the movement, but it's not going to be useful in a real battle.

If it were true, such a light punch would be powerful enough to KO just one of the punks, but it's no use if you're struggling with an attack that's only going to knock out a goblin.

You have to be able to handle my attacks with the mineral tree at least.