Chapter 72

Learning is not a unique skill, but rather a confirmed skill.

However, it is extremely rare, with only a few cases reported in the past.

"There's no information on the website I'm looking at."

"Is it the official website of the Dungeon Bureau? The site I'm looking at is a member site operated by the GDC Group, so the amount of information is different."

What is that, it's unfair.

Could it be that even the PD generation I've been keeping quiet about is written there?

I'll check it out later, but for now, let's focus on Learning.

It allows you to memorize and use the skills of monsters by consuming mana.

The types of skills you can learn and the number you can memorize increase as your proficiency level rises.

"Learning. At first, it's very difficult to use. There are almost no useful skills to learn. However, if you master it, it can become one of the strongest skills, surpassing even my clones and Milk's potion magic."

"Strongest? That means—"

"Yes, even if we take the Ghost's ability to float in the air, be immune to physical attacks, and pass through walls, don't you think that's impressive just to hear about it?"

—!?

That is impressive.

It might be difficult to learn, but it's impressive.

I didn't know that the Ghost's abilities to float, pass through attacks, and walk through walls were skills!?

"As you go deeper into the layers, there are monsters that can use magic, reflect attacks, and absorb mana, and even dragons that can breathe fire."

"Even monsters that can cast curses—like the one that cursed Dad—using curse magic, there's a high possibility that Ayame can also dispel curses, so if she can use it, Dad's curse might—"

"It might be a bit of a stretch, but that's the idea. Eventually, it will become a great power. For us, who aim to be the best in the world, it's a necessary skill. Good job, Ayame!"

"But all I did was memorize pi."

No, I tried too, but I couldn't memorize more than 10 digits.

I really think Ayame did a great job.

"Right. Next Saturday, let's all go to the dungeon in Kyoto. There's a skill I want Ayame to learn."

"Okay, I'll do my best!"

"The dungeon in Kyoto is Fushimi Inari, right? I don't think I've been there before."

"Since it's Fushimi Inari, we can go via Nishinomiya Temple—"

"Everyone, do your best. I'll support you from Osaka."

"Maya, do your best with Pokémon. You don't have to come to the office while you're playing Pokémon. Just send me progress reports by email. I'll lend you a smartphone for communication and to browse strategy sites."

"Umm, I didn't expect my first job after getting hired to be Pokémon, really."

Ms. Mizuno said with a slightly troubled look.

By the way, although the information site of the Dungeon Bureau doesn't list it, I saw a list of confirmed skills from Hime, but there was no information about the PD generation skill.

After returning home, I went to Danpon's PD with Kuro and gave him the souvenirs.

Before I could explain, Danpon ate them.

"This is delicious! What kind of food is this?"

"It's takoyaki."

My mother asked me to buy some when I went to Umeda, so I bought about thirty pieces.

We can freeze the leftovers and eat them anytime. In our family, we decided to buy ten pieces per person.

I thought about buying ten pieces for Danpon too, but since there's no microwave here, I only bought enough for him to eat now, and I'm glad he was happy.

Well, Danpon did act on his own, but thanks to him, the government hasn't said anything unnecessary.

"Do you want to eat some, Kuro? Do you want to share with Shiro? I don't think it's good for puppies to eat takoyaki, so no."

The squid is fine, but the sauce is out of the question.

I think it contains onions.

"Let's eat churros with Shiro later."

Both of them love churros.

I thought they would be satisfied with that, but Kuro made another request.

"Huh? You want to go to the dungeon with us? No, we're going to the dungeon in Kyoto, but Fushimi Inari doesn't allow pets."

I checked.

Apparently, it used to be introduced as a path where you could bring pets, but it has been completely banned since 2022. Even in a carrier, it's not allowed.

"Let's work hard together in PD, Kuro."

As I stroked Kuro's belly, Danpon said,

"Huh? Taiya, you're going to Fushimi Inari? I want to go and meet my friends."

Danpon.

Is he in the pet category? Or the stuffed animal category?

I think opinions are divided on this.

"Can you leave here?"

"I can't leave."

"You want me to create a PD nearby."

He probably wants to exchange Pokémon with Danpon in Kyoto PD.

I agreed readily.

He's been living an inconvenient life, unable to leave here.

It's fine to let him do this.

"At that time, I want Taiya to meet his friends too."

"Huh? Sure."

In PD, time doesn't pass much, so it's fine.

I should bring some souvenirs for Danpon's friends.

I need to buy some souvenirs.

Now, it's time for the main event.

I lined up a lot of D-cans.

"You're lining up a lot today."

"Yeah, my companions have gotten stronger. I need to get stronger too. I call it the 'Great Operation to Learn Skills by Opening All the D-cans I've Been Slacking Off on at Once.'"

"That's a terrible name."

Sorry.

It's fine, the name of the operation doesn't matter.

Kuro, don't look at me with that exasperated expression.

You agreed to it, didn't you?

So, I went to Fushimi Inari yesterday.

I thought pets were allowed in my memory, but I didn't realize they were banned until I got there.

Kuro, I'm sorry! You'll have to stay home!

I need to rewrite the plot!