Chapter 68

Even though it was just a temporary arrangement, after completing Marina's party application, we tried to head to the inn, but when we asked about its location, we found out that the second and third floors of the Adventurer's Guild were the inn, so we immediately secured two twin rooms there.

We gathered in one of the rooms and finally decided to listen to Marina's story.

Whether to return the mask or not, it was a tough decision, but since it didn't seem like we could have a proper conversation with Marina in her current state, I decided to return the mask.

Marina put on the mask and said,

"Really, you treated my mask, which is like my life, so carelessly."

With her eyes hidden, Marina, or rather, Marina, seemed more confident.

"I want to hear your story. When did you come to this world, Marina?"

"I descended to this land before the fourth season had passed."

"Do you mean a year ago?"

"That's right."

Marina nodded contentedly.

She must be happy that people understand her better because of the way she speaks.

After coming to this world, Marina decided to live as a street performer, but due to her shy and stage-fright-prone personality, she didn't do well and ended up penniless. She was picked up by a slave trader and bought by Canon.

"Have you ever fought monsters?"

"With my power, there's no need to fight monsters."

"Well, street performers aren't really combat-oriented, are they?"

"I told you, I'm a great magician. If you don't believe me, do you want to see my ultra-magic again?"

"…No, I'll set up a stage for you another time. For now, since we're in the same party, can I see your status?"

"…No."

"Status Open, Marina."

"I said no. Besides, you won't be able to check my status even if you say that."

Huh? I really can't see Marina's status.

Oh, right. Even though she's called Marina in this form, her real name is Marina.

"Status Open, Marina."

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Name: Marina

Race: Human

Class: Street Performer Lv29

HP: 79/79

MP: 32/32

Physical Attack: 41

Physical Defense: 39

Magic Attack: 54

Magic Defense: 49

Speed: 80

Luck: 10【+20】

Equipment: Witch Costume, Ordinary Black Mask

Skills: 【Street Performance XI】【Dexterity UP (Large)】【Escape from Rope】

Titles: 【Labyrinth Explorer V】【Beloved by Brushes】

Available Classes: Commoner Lv1, Loafer Lv1, Musician Lv1, Gambler Lv1, Dancer Lv1, Singer Lv1

Blessing: Class 【Street Performer】 Unlocked

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Wait a minute, hold on.

The status is fine. It's understandable that her stats are much lower than Hal's, who is a low-level character.

The problem is the equipment.

What's with the witch costume? Is it just a costume? I'm surprised that the concept of cosplay exists in this world.

Moreover, the mask is just an ordinary mask, not a magical item or anything. She must have convinced herself that it cured her stage fright, and as a result, she became a fake middle-schooler character.

Having so many classes is probably due to the benefit of unlocking the Street Performer class, but few of them are really useful.

Despite having the skill Dexterity UP (Large), she lives a very clumsy life.

Speaking of skills, Street Performance? What kinds of street performances can she do? It's pitiful that the only proper skill she has besides Dexterity UP is Escape from Rope.

She has a staff, but since she doesn't have the skill to equip it, it's not even listed in her equipment.

But what caught my attention the most was,

"What's the title 'Beloved by Brushes'?"

"Yes. It's a title given only to those who are most loved by the goddess in the labyrinth."

Has she forgotten that she was treated the worst by the goddess, which led to her current state?

"So, what's the deal?"

"If you get a brush five times in a row, not only does the brush disappear from the dungeon bonus, but your luck value also increases by 20. It's a very tempting title."

"Did you clear the dungeon five times and get a brush each time?"

For adventurers who frequently explore dungeons, it must be a relief not to have to worry about getting a brush anymore. Normally.

"The probability of getting a brush is about 1/4 for someone with a luck value of 10, so the probability of getting a brush five times in a row is less than 1/1000."

Caro explained how rare the title was.

Yeah, it's a title I'll never get in my lifetime.

But, she hasn't fought any monsters even though she's cleared the dungeon.

Does that mean Canon fought alone? Or did she hire a guard?

I think it's the latter, but if it's the former, she must be quite strong. I didn't check her class, thinking she was just a merchant, but now I'm curious.

"Do you know any way to contact Japan?"

"No. I've been here for a year, and I rarely think about going back to Japan now. Since there are no strong enemies there, there's no place for my magic."

She was about to say she doesn't have any friends in Japan. That's a sad thing to say.

"Master, do you really want to return to the country called Japan?"

Hal asked with a hint of sadness, despite not showing much change in expression, probably because we've been together for a long time.

"No, I left my sister behind there. I just want to let her know that I'm safe. I can't go back to Japan now."

I'm probably declared dead in that world.

If I went back now, they'd think a ghost appeared.

Sending a letter to Mili would be creepy too, as it would be from a dead person.

For now, we decided to end the discussion and have some free time.

Caro went to town to gather information.

The town, unlike the bridge, is officially part of Dycat's territory, so the security is better than on the bridge.

She said it's safe to go alone, so I let her go by herself.

I also went to town to do some shopping, but I had already bought most of what I needed on the bridge earlier.

"By the way, Dycat is known for its blacksmithing. Should I buy a set of blacksmithing tools?"

"…Master, what are blacksmithing tools?"

"Huh? Like a portable furnace, shears, gloves, hammer, and so on."

"If you have the blacksmithing skill, you don't need tools. Like alchemy, the materials transform into a sword. It takes time, though."

"Really!?"

Amazing, this world.

Well, it takes time, but still.

"The time and quality of items made by blacksmiths depend on physical attack and dexterity. I think you can make weapons several times faster than a regular blacksmith, Master."

"That's a relief. My physical attack is high, and I have the Dexterity UP (Minor) skill, so I should be fine."

"Hmm, you seem confident in your strength. I remember you easily dealt with those troublemakers earlier. Well, even if it's just a temporary arrangement, you are my master, so you should have that much power… huh… um, the mask… please return the mask."

I was a bit irritated, so I took the mask and held it above her head. Marina, who is shorter than me, stretched out her arms with teary eyes, but she couldn't reach it.

Hmm, looking at this Marina, I feel a bit sadistic.

"…I'm envious."

I thought I heard Hal mutter something while watching us, but it was probably just my imagination.