Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka - Volume 04

by Fujino Omori

. had a different special characteristic compared to the Basic Ability, or rather it was the fruition of a specific career ability and it could be strengthened.

  “If that’s the case, then could it be that there are multiple Development Abilities to choose?”

  “Yes. Although I have already discussed it with Kami-sama, I felt that it is still better to carefully select it with Eina-san’s opinion as a reference……”

  So that’s what it was. Eina nodded her head.

  Whether or not a Development Ability would be discovered was affected by the accumulated repeatedly. The abilities that are developed is related to the actions of the person who received the .

  If there was not a great deal of , then even if they , a Development Ability would not be discovered. On the contrary, as long as there were that met the conditions, then it is possible to discover numerous candidates for the ability. Although every could only acquire one ability, discovering it was unrestricted.

  Development Ability will be shown in the only through .

  So, strictly speaking, Bell has not reached Lv. 2 yet.

  It was the hesitation period of selecting an ability. Waiting until the last ability was updated and letting Hestia personally replace the entire . In other words, currently it was in the so-called holding back state.

  “How many abilities can you choose?”

  “3. However, there was an ability that is not that clear……”

  Yes, yes, Eina nodded her head while she recorded Bell’s Development Ability onto the parchment.

  The first one was the that defends against the major symptoms of . Although it was not flashy, but it was viewed as a treasure by Adventurers, who were disturbed by a variety of abnormal status in the Dungeon. Adventurers, who were often subjected to the poison powder on the Dungeon Upper Floors would often earn this ability at a relatively early stage.

  The next one was that is specially used to deal with Monsters. As long as they have faced the same type of Monster once and earned , their abilities would be strengthened. It was extremely harsh to find it as it had the condition of being only found at Lv.2 , and defeating a large amount of Monsters in a short period of time. was viewed as a valuable ability. It was needless to say it for Adventurers, it was even an extremely popular ability between the Gods.

  Then, the third one was……

  “……?”

  “Yes……”

  Eina stopped writing with her quill and continued to blink.

  This is because she, who was well-versed in the knowledge of due to her work, has never heard of this ability.

  The effects could still be vaguely perceived. That it literally means .

  The problem is what kinds of forms would be used to show that Luck would become better.

  “About that, what did Goddess Hestia say?”

  “She said that she was a little perplexed……”

  There was no helping it, this was natural. Eina said this phrase in her heart.

  Up till now, the discovered intelligence about had been validated and analyzed from a long time ago when the Gods had descended to the Lower World.

  Even the Gods themselves, who awakened the , would not be able to discern the abilities that were developed by the children with . Aside from the initial basic abilities, all of the was based on the . In other words, it was a thing to reveal the possibilities of the people from the Lower World. Therefore, this is why the Gods cherish and watch over their child like a parent. Only this fact, even to the noble Gods, was still an unknown world.

  Because of this, whenever the Gods hear the words rare skill and the like, they will be elated to the extent of dancing with joy. To most Gods, is an irreplaceable .

  You’ve got me, Eina frankly thought this.

  It was an ability that was never recorded by the guild and was never heard of before.

  That is a genuine .

  Probably, Bell was the first person to discover this Development Ability.

  If it was only or , Eina may be able to place her own opinions together and make a recommendation, but towards something completely unknown, Eina could not say out her own speculations.

  “Ah, but……”

  Bell sighed as if he wandered back from the forest of thinking, then he seemed to recall something and said.

  “Although it was only Kami-sama’s intuition……It may be something like , that was what Kami-sama said.”

  No matter what kind of Goddess they are, a God’s insight is not to be underestimated. If this is what Hestia guessed after looking at Bell’s ability, then perhaps it would be closer to the core of it.

  “Divine Protection”……In other words, an extraordinary talisman that unknowingly activates it effect. Perhaps it is borrowing the God’s Power to protect the target.

  Although this was only the range of speculation, but once she thought of it like this, Eina felt that was extremely necessary for it to be kept.

  Sighing, Fu, Eina suddenly stopped thinking. In short, she should not report to the higher ups. It was in consideration for Bell to not stand out even further.

  “Yes, perhaps it is like what she said. If we were to look for other possibilities that have been said to be , from an Adventurer’s perspective……Maybe it would be easier for Drop Loot……?

  “Ah, I see.”

  “However, it feels that it gives off a bit too much advantage. Sorry, if it’s me, I don’t think I can help.”

  “T…There is no such thing!”

  Bell waved his hand in front of his chest.

  While Eina felt apologetic for not being able to help, Eina decided to ask Bell what intends to do.

  “Bell-kun and Hestia prefer which one?”

  “Kami-sama advised me to select . Just like this, she clenched her fists and said “This ability is absolutely necessary for you!”.”

  Because looking at you, it feels that you are always in danger, Eina stared at the boy in front of her and thought.

  By now, she did not really want to know how this ability was found.

  After being stared at by Eina’s gaze, Bell completely did not understand and was suppressed by the other’s pressure.

  “……Then, Bell-kun, what about you?”

  “I…felt that is more cool……No, it should be that I cannot ignore that one……”

  “Fufu. Ah, I think I probably understand what you are trying to express. Then?”

  “Y…Yes. However, there is also no way to ignore the that Kami-sama recommended as well……”

  Although Bell’s attitude seems to be ambiguous, Eina generally understand what he was thinking.

  Based on its effects, is indeed a powerful ability. Adventurers have to experience the scariness of the Dungeon every day. If they have the chance, they should first pick this ability.

  On the other hand, has never appeared in the past. To say it plainly, it was something that was unknown. However, having a sensitive response to the words, Rare Ability, is only human. If it was something that nobody ever had before, then there was no need to continue mentioning it.

  With the premise of excluding which is possible to be earned in the future, Bell’s heart is probably favoring more.

  If he was to speak truthfully, he should want both of them.

  Although it was impossible, his feelings could be understood. Eina could not help but reveal a wry smile.

  “I have said this before many times, in the end, the one who decides is Bell-kun, so you should not be led by my feelings. So, I can only help give you the consideration me
thod with selection as a premise.”

  “O…Okay.”

  After waiting for Bell to sit down, Eina began to talk.

  “I believe it is easiest to decide based on your perspective of your goals.”

  “Goals?”

  “Yes, if you want to solidly raid the Dungeon, this ability would indeed be an irreplaceable strength for Bell-kun. If Bell-kun wants to diligently move forward, then I would advise you to select this one.”

  Eina temporarily stopped speaking and looked into the depths of the crimson pupils.

  “However, if Bell-kun’s goals are above this, if they are in a distance far far away……When you are walking on this path, perhaps there will be a time when strength is unneeded and you would need to pull you forward.”

  “……”

  “So, may be the ability that is necessary for you. This is what I believe.”

  In this moment, silence enveloped the both of them.

  After Bell slightly widened his eyes, his gaze fell down onto his own hands.

  Seeing the scene of Bell clenching his fists, Eina felt that he seemed to have made a decision.

  “No matter which ability you select, there are no mistakes. So Bell-kun can confidently make his own choice. The ability that is chosen will certainly be the one necessary for you right now.”

  “……Yes, thank you very much.”

  Bell raised his chin and nodded with a fresh expression.

  Watching the boy that has already become a Lv.2, yet was still the same as before, constantly being troubled and hesitating as he obtains an answer.

  Eina thought happily. It will be better if I take care of him for a while longer.

  × × ×

  “I’m back, Kami-sama!”

  I opened the door of the hidden room inside the church, which acts as our headquarters.

  I greeted out loudly and Kami-sama, who was lying on the sofa and reading a book, lifted her face and let out a slight smile.

  Using footsteps like hopping to come over here, she welcomed me back home.

  “Welcome back, Bell-kun. Then, did you already decide which ability?”

  “Yes, I want to choose .”

  After listening to Eina-san’s words, I finally decided.

  Not to maintain the current status quo, but deciding to continue moving forward.

  Although I do not know whether this ability is necessary for me, but I decided to believe and accept Eina-san’s recommendations based on my intuition.

  Looking at me, who found the answer, Kami-sama gently narrowed her eyes and muttered “Is it”.

  “Then, without further ado, let’s quickly perform your .”

  Facing Kami-sama, who was in front of me and looking over here, I revealed a nervous expression and agreed.

  The two of us moved to the fixed position of Kami-sama’s bed and began the update.

  “Bell-kun finally reached Lv.2……Although normally they would say this, but in your situation, I don’t even have time to be deeply moved.”

  “I…Is it like this?”

  “Ahah. When you first entered my , your expression filled with happiness after returning with a victory against a Goblin, it just seems like something that happened yesterday and is fresh in my memories. It is really an incredible feeling……”

  Although Kami-sama opened up a conversation with her usual attitude, I could only produce vague responses such as “Er, ah ah” or “Y…Yes”.

  I will become a Lv. 2.

  The creaking sounds that passed through my body from the bed were extremely noisy. My body, which was lying down on the bed, felt like it was floating. Even though I was reluctant, I still knew that I was feeling elated like a fool.

  Even though Lv.2 was only just a passing point.

  My brain did not work and was completely blank. On the contrary, my body below my neck was dyed red due to the surging flow of heat coming up.

  I was neither looking forward or anxious. Only that the sound of my heartbeat kept flowing back and forth……Suddenly, that moment has arrived.

  Kami-sama stopped the movements of her hands.

  “!”

  “……It’s over.”

  At the same time Kami-sama came down from my back, I also straightened my upper body.

  I maintained a folded knee posture while sitting on the bed and slowly glanced down at my arms.

  Under Kami-sama’s gaze, who was next to me, my hands constantly repeated the actions of opening and clenching my fists.

  “……It seems that nothing special has changed.”

  “Did you think that “Power is surging through……!”……or something similar would happen?”

  Looking at Kami-sama, who was laughing after making a performance of power surging through, I felt “How realistic” and perhaps a bit of disappointment while I honestly nodded my head.

  After the ended, there was no significant changes in my body.

  My body becoming light or the world through my eyes has changed. There was completely none of that feeling. Compared to the me a few minutes ago, there was no sense of leveling up to Lv. 2 gushing out.

  It wasn’t to the extent that I was disappointed……but there was still a frustrated feeling due to failing to meet with my expectations.

  “Because it does not directly change the structure of a body, if you were looking forward to some drastic changes, then I am sorry”

  “Ah, no, that type……”

  “Fufu, however? rising up is genuine. Your has already increased to a higher rank. It should be easier if I say you are getting closer to the Gods, right? It is just that Bell-kun still hasn’t recognized it yet, but once you turn on your switch, you should be able to make movements that are incomparable to before.”

  With a strange smile, Kami-sama said this. And like usual, she translated and recorded the into a common language (Koine).

  After , the basic abilities and proficiencies are reset to its initial values. It will begin once again from I0. However, the accumulated values in the abilities will not disappear. It seems that it will be act as potential values (Extra Point) and will be reflected in the . Gods seem to call this as .

  Because I already knew about the fact that my would turn to its initial values after leveling up, there was no meaning on translating it to a common language (Koine) and letting me see……Did Kami-sama want to let me personally confirm it?

  I slightly tilted my head and stood up from the bed. Following, I placed my hand into the spare shirt as my original shirt had become tattered in the fight against the Minotaur.

  When my head came out of the shirt, I exchanged glance with Kami-sama, who has finished writing down the .

  “Although I wondered whether or not I should give you a surprise, I should still say it first.”

  “?”

  A happy Kami-sama smiled and spoke as she passed the report over.

  Then after I received the paper, Kami-sama continued to speak “It’s good news, Bell-kun”. Is there something that happened? ——Without letting me inquire, Kami-sama announced the answer.

  “A Skill!”

  “Huh?”

  “Your second—— No! ……Uuu, you see, it is that one. Your long-awaited skill has appeared!”

  Between Kami-sama and I, a few seconds of silence appeared.

  I slowly listened to Kami-sama’s words. Then at the instant I understood the meaning of those words, I fiercely turned my gaze down to the report. With literally bloodshot eyes, I scanned the notes of Kami-sama.

  Then,

  Bell Cranel

  Lv. 2

  Strength: I0 Endurance: I0 Dexterity: I0 Agility: I0 Magic: I0 Luck : I

 

  [Fire Bolt]

  Speed-cast Magic.

 

  [Hero’s Wish (Argonaut)]

  The right to cha
rge for an active action.

  I widened my eyes.

  The window was filled up.

  I panicked and looked in front. Kami-sama’s petite face had an elderly smile, there must be a suspicious gaze being thrown from over here. It seems to illustrate the fact that there was no mistake.

  I could not help but smile. My face was quickly filled with expressions of joy and I entered my most excited state of today.

  There was no need to mention about the muscles on my cheek. Even I, who was looking at the report, knew that my eyes were currently sparkling and glowing. Then, I suddenly noticed one thing.

  ……[Hero’s Wish]?

  Temporarily putting aside the fact that I learned a skill, I escaped from my state of being overjoyed and noticed the name of the skill.

  Looking at such an exaggerated name, from the corner of my excited mind, it cooled down at an alarming rate.

  (……Wait a minute)

  My smile rapidly faded away.

  There was no need to mention . Based on the people who received a , their nature and aspirations would impact the and would be demonstrated through and .

  The name must be the same. Probably, it reflected the psychological behavior of me.

  In other words, the instant that the name [Hero’s Wish] was carved onto my back (Status)……the fact that I still had a delusion of at this age was completely revealed……

  After my ears instantly turned red, I lifted my face from the report with rigid movements.

  In front of me was the figure of Kami-sama giving me a very warm gaze——

  “——U…UWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!?”

  Facing Kami-sama, who has a disorganized smile, overlooking at this side, I suddenly cried out.

  Throwing the report into the air, I turned around and used both hands to cover my ears as I fell down to a crouching position with my back to Kami-sama.

  UWAHH, UWAHHHHHHH ——!

  It was revealed! The fact that I still aspire to be a hero in the legends even when I am this old was known by Kami-sama!?

  It hurts! It was almost the same degree of discomposure that I have when I am in front of Aizu-san. I could not help but have my shame overflowing through my entire body. The unimaginable burning feeling caused me to be burned severely.