Vol 1 Chapter 11 (1/2)

First Love

After we returned fro, I unsteadily helped sell the materials we collected and started off in the direction of the guild

Generally, the guild doesn’t handle monster materials

To be more specific, the sic Stones, were all the guild es

They were a valuable… energy source, as well as the guild’s given right

Adventurers sell ic stones to the guild for profit The guild earns profit fro those stones

Of course, there was quite a bit of interest in ic stones

The guild’s ement of them has led to explosive profits on their part

Even so, that was so irrelevant to most normal merchants

There was no reason for theainst the massive systeuild

At some point, I foundfor my turn in line

Having been hit by blood spurts, Zelphy-san was currently using the bath adjacent to the guild

I was lined up alongside Novem, and she spoke to me in a worried manner

“Lyle-saht? Your face is still pale”

“I’m fine I’ve mostly recovered from before, and we’ll return as soon as we finish the paperwork…”

I pushed myself so as not to worry her, but that only turned into worry e returned

『As I thought, you’re built too frail』

I heard the First Generation’s voice He sounded happy at my beaten state

(No, please understand this is you guys’ fault)

To a happy First, the Seventh spoke

『And as it who’s face was colored bright red up until now?』

『N-not me!』

『It’s impossible for you! Because you said that with a serious pose, you’vememory for yourself』

An irin popped up in my head

But I’d like it if you would take my Mana into consideration a little bit more

“Lyle-saain, your complexion is… let’s take a rest tomorrow You’ve pushed yourself too far today I’ll notify Zelphy-san, so…”

“Yeah, sorry about that…”

Should I not be angry at ic up as soon as it started recovering?

“Next in line… wait, Lyle-kun!? Your face is pale!”

I even caused Hawkins-san to worry for my sake

“I-I’m fine”

“No, that’s not the face of a fine person… good grief, just what is that Zelphy-san doing?”

After Hawkins-san quickly finished the paperwork, we returned for the day, and I immediately laid myself down

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The day after ation became a break day

While going outside to confront monsters hones an adventurer’s competence, it was important to intersperse breaks

Like us, those who just fight o out every day, and occasionally take a day of rest

When you were just fighting slier otherwise

This tioblins, so the revenue wasn’t bad, but my poor physical shape made our break set in stone

We returned to our rented house, and Novem nursed me

“As I thought, the fatigue fro else Next time, let’s increase our comrades, and reduce the burden on you, Lyle-sama”

I wanted to say Nove me overly excessive care, but there was a reason I couldn’t That was that the ancestors were of the same opinion

We were up against seven goblins, but ic was able to perform an almost clean sweep

But that was only because we had an excellent vanguard known as Zelphy-san

She covered us immediately and didn’t let any of them draw closer It was because she drew all the attacks that I was able to use ic

The old-looking sofa in the living room was quite bruised on the surface and its contents were visible

I sat down and stared absentmindedly at the fire-less fireplace

No, I was lost in thought

(If we’re looking for a coh that’s subject to change based on what role I’m put on)

Our current state was one where it would be fine no matter what sort of ally we recruited

It would be fine if they were ranged, and even if all three of us fought on the frontlines, ould have a stable formation

“Zelphy-san said three as a minimum”

“That’s right If you want to be picky, then there wouldn’t be an end to it, but if we get another person, we should be fine for a while”

“Power in numbers, is it?”

As I said that, the Fifth Generation butted in It was a rare occurrence

Today, I hadn’t heard it once, but it seems it was the Fifth’s day today

『Those words are true, but I think the current Lyle needs to understand the concept of appropriate numbers』

(Appropriate numbers?)

『assee force is i it? Are they all necessary personnel? Hoill you develop your forces fros to consider Personal capability, personality, characteristics, circuardless of the scale』

I looked at Novem

She had left the living roo tea

In a small voice, I conversed with the Fifth

“What sort of personnel selection do you think we should exercise?”

『Just think of what’s necessary for you now But, proficient people are in high deet exactly who you hope for to join your party』

(As I thought, this is hard)

“Would it be better to make a temporary alliance and learn about the other person first?”

『Shouldn’t you ask that Zelphy adventurer for kno like that? None of us have any knowledge of being adventurers』

“Yeah, that’s right…”

(The kno of an adventurer… The First and Second are usually quite reliable, though)

The First and Second Generations who rushed forward to reclaie for the Walt House were in a similar position

They weren’t adventurers, but they had some similar accomplishments

The Second said it, but apparently the First has a useful Skill pertaining to matters like these

I mean, the Second’s skill was one that only displayed its effect when used alongside other Skills

At present, the skill I’ was the First’s alone, apparently

“The quickest route would just be to get the First Generation to help ht?”

『Correct It was a simple, but helpful Skill I was also taken care of by it, so I know On top of being easy to use, along with the Second Generation’s skill, your battle potential rises in an instant』

The First Generation’s Skill was, to put it shortly, 『Ability Elevation』

Its Skill Name was 『Full Over』

It quite simply rose one’s ability to overwhelm an enemy

Sily handy The House Heads of history all found some use for it or another

『That all depends on theh』

After beco a Jewel, the Skills themselves awakened to wills

Those were the past Heads’ memories and hearts The Ancestors were the Skills themselves

Meaning if they didn’t recognize me, I wouldn’t be able to use them

『My Skill will be quite a load on you It’s not because I hate you, but for the current you, it will be nothing but a burden at present If you steadily increase your Mana, the possibility exists, though…』

“The problem’s that I don’t kno to do that I heard it naturally increases as you grow older”

The way to increase ic But there was no way of saying whether that method was actually effective or not

I’ll bet there was so, Mana should increase alongside your growth

I’ve also heard superstitions that through defeating roell

But I remember there was never anyone around me who could confirm the truth of the matter

『If you identify your own Skill, there’ll probably be another way out there Well, isn’t it fine to just be patient for now?』