Chapter 042: Level up and new old men (1/2)
Chapter 042: Level up and new old men
Translator: Tseirp
“Damn, I won’t be able to fall asleep … or that would have happened if not for this excellent pillow-sama.”
Yesterday, I was feeling thrilled for the first time in a long time because I might havea chance to level up today so I was afraid that I would not be able to catch some sleep.
Nevertheless the Angel’s Pillow is really a cheat item. It invited me to a pleasant sleep and before I knew it, it was morning.
“Well I say it’s morning but it is still quite dim outside.”
After finishing my daily routine of fundamental magic training, instead of going to the dining hall, I took out food from my magic bag and ate in my room.
Catherine-san told me that these were from the obachans from the dining hall, because they said that I might get into trouble with other church residents if I wait in line for my meal in the dining hall.
The church wiki, Catherine-san and Lumina-san, also nagged and warned me about other matters but it would make the meal unappetizing thinking about those so I shook my head and concentrated on the obachans’ cooking.
“All done. Shall I depart?”
I entered the labyrinth dressed in full gear.
“Huh? There are no zombies in the first floor?”
I tried searching around for a bit but there wasn’t any of those monsters that crawls towards you. I couldn’t find any so I had no choice but to proceed to the next floor.
As usual, the labyrinth was illuminated as I advanced without getting lost. At last in the 3rd floor, I discovered zombies and skeletons … and I chose to use purification magic.
“Ha~ It’s terrifying.”
When push comes to shove, I still felt the adrenaline pumping during combat, but the knowledge that this was not an illusion … didn’t shake my spirit and cause me to go into shock. Although, I still felt overwhelmingly strong feelings of fear towards the monsters and I thought back to the time when I was clearing the labyrinth.
“To think that I cleared this in the past … Aren’t I amazing? … No, not good. I’ve heard that one will get old quicker if they cling on to their past glory. The director also said that doing so will make you less hard working.”
As I advanced while thinking about my past life, I suddenly remembered about something important.
” … Ah, status.”
I silently recited status open in my mind and confirmed my status.
All my parameters certainly rose.
Name: Luciel LV: 2 (1↑)
Job: Healer IX HP: 860 (20↑)
Holy Dragon Knight I MP: 570 (20↑)
Age: 18 ST: 600 (20↑)
STR: 144 (2↑) INT: 162 (4↑)
VIT: 167 (4↑) MGI: 186 (4↑)
DEX: 141 (4↑) RMG: 178 (4↑)
AGI: 133 (4↑) SP: 2 (2↑)
” … It is certain that they increased. HP, MP and SP each rose by 20, the remaining parameters all rose by 4 each. (TL: STR only rose by 2 but maybe the author calculated wrongly and intended to increase it by 4). SP increased to 2, if I remember correctly the God of Destiny’s blessing increases my SP acquisition but its only by +1? Rather than that, normally I would only get 1 SP from a single level up?”
I looked at the ceiling as I questioned the God of Destiny, but of course there wasn’t any reply so I decided to cherish the SP I have and save them up. Then, my rehabilitation to be able to fight with monsters using weapons began.
I used my shield to block the slow attack from the undead, as I channelled magical power into my Holy silver sword and slashed them. I was remarkably nervous for such a simple action.
“Broad-shisho, I had been acting conceit all this time. I was a real idiot to dual-wield when I did not have the foundation for it. Even if it’s like a lion hunting a rabbit, I will do my best. I will devote myself to not underestimate the opponent from now on.”
The monsters that appeared remained low in numbers until I finally reached the 10th floor boss room.
“Okay. I’ve reached level 5. Let’s go back.”
Even though it should only be around noon time since I entered the labyrinth, I was already exhausted from the immense tension on my mental spirit. I don’t think that I would be defeated even if I went into the boss room but I will work hard at my own pace. I’ve decided.
Furthermore, I intend to go through more rehabilitation before I enter the 10th floor boss room, or else I might end up panicking like I did when I first entered it.
Reflecting back to that time, I felt ashamed of my recklessness. Along my way back from the labyrinth, I defeated more monsters and my level rose to 6.
“The accumulated 10 SP can be used to increase my skill or status but what should I do?”
Currently the skills that I want are Detect Enemy, Detect Presence, Stealth, Conceal Magic, Conceal Presence/Magical Power, following that I would also like to get Great Luck-sensei’s brother Absolute Luck-dono, but I would not have enough SP to get that even if I reach level 45.
What awaited me as I exited the labyrinth while muttering, was Catherine-san with a resigned look in her eyes, and a small muscular daruma doll-san and a lanky fox beastman.
“Luciel-kun, it is fine for you to enter the labyrinth on your own but don’t you know you have the obligation to report your intention to do so?”
“Ah, sorry. I was too excited …”