Chapter 7

"Ah, what a nice day!"

"It's a bit hot, though."

"We're going to earn a lot today."

"Okay."

The newly formed party, now in their third day, left the house, looking up at the cloudless blue sky.

Yesterday, they fought two more battles, obtaining a total of six magic stones. They made 120,000 zeni by selling them. It wasn't bad earnings. Honestly, the odds were ridiculously in their favor. It was a bit unexpected.

Speaking of unexpected things, there was another: their levels didn't go up. They had defeated 13 goblins yesterday, and nearly 30 in total so far. If they were a warrior or a thief, their levels would have definitely increased.

Well, it's said that special and rare classes require more experience than general classes, so it can't be helped...

While lamenting their continued misfortune, they considered the day's plans. According to the original plan, they were going to hunt goblins again today, but they had saved more money than expected.

"Alright, let's get some weapons."

Saying this, they stopped by the weapon shop before heading to the area.

Today, the three of them were walking in the wilderness area.

"Weapons, weapons, my weapons~~♪"

Number 1 was singing a silly song. He was in high spirits about getting weapons.

Well, he had been charging in bare-handed until now, so I guess he wanted to sing. I let it slide.

By the way, he had a small axe slung over his shoulder, which he bought from the weapon shop.

Even though it was small, it was still an axe. It was heavy, so when I tried to put it in the subspace box, he said, "This is my weapon, I'll carry it." I told him it wasn't his weapon, but he wouldn't listen. I had no choice but to let him carry it.

"Come on, goblins, show yourselves~! My tomahawk is about to spew fire~~♪"

Two goblins appeared, probably because of that silly song. Personally, I wasn't ready to fight yet.

"Alright, they're here! Let's go, partner!"

"Hold on, leave the partner behind."

"What! That's ridiculous! Why did I buy the axe then?!"

"I don't have time to explain now, but I didn't buy it for Number 1. Just give it to me."

When I said that, he reluctantly handed me the axe. Well, since he's my clone, he has to follow my orders, but he looked extremely dissatisfied.

I ignored it, sent him to charge, and retreated into the subspace box.

Sitting in a chair, I watched the battle, and FuruFuru spoke to me.

"Isn't Number 1 a bit pitiful?"

"Even if you say that, I never intended to make this his weapon. I'll prepare his weapon later."

"Is that so? But since Number 1 is your clone, shouldn't you share the same thoughts?"

"True, I thought so too. We copy appearance, physical abilities, and knowledge, but there are differences in thoughts and personality. Why is that?"

"Huh? Don't you know yourself?"

"I don't know. There's no data to research. I went to the occupational library, but the latest information on Infinite Mages is from nearly 100 years ago."

"Ahaha, that's pretty amazing, isn't it?"

While we were talking, Number 1 was defeated.

I reset and started over. My magic power decreased by one point.

"Ultimately, I'm disposable~. There's nothing in my hands~♪"

Number 1 reappeared with an extremely annoying song. The pitch was completely off. Moreover, FuruFuru looked at him with pity, which was really annoying...

"Hey, Number 1."

"What is it?"

"Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not buying you a weapon. I'm going to make one. This axe is for gathering materials. Got it? Not a pre-made weapon from the shop, but something we'll craft in the area. That's the essence of being an adventurer. Let's quickly defeat the goblins and gather the materials."

"Whoa! Let's go!"

Number 1 charged out with unprecedented enthusiasm.

"......He's so simple."

FuruFuru said, looking as if she had worried for nothing.

"Yeah..."

I nodded with a complex feeling. It's embarrassing when the copy is like that.

Soon, Number 1 defeated the goblins.