Chapter 24

I'll do my best today too ('ω')!

I hope you enjoy it.

"This is part of the 'Memo of Enlightenment.'"

"The 'Memo of Enlightenment'?"

"It's a magical tool used to uncover hidden abilities. It's quite valuable."

Moreover, it's in pretty good condition.

If I repair it and fill in the missing parts, it might be possible to restore it as the 'Memo of Enlightenment.'

It's a bit of a difficult task, but this is where my skills as an alchemist come into play.

"Why would an Orc have something like that?"

"Maybe he looted a treasure chest or took it from someone... Where did he get it from in the first place?"

"It was crumpled up in the bag the biggest Orc was carrying!"

Orcs are a combat race that enjoys plundering.

They often carry loot from dungeons and victims.

This part of the 'Memo of Enlightenment' was likely obtained in such a manner.

"Can it be sold for a good price?"

"As it is, it's worth very little. Selling it would be a waste... I'll repair it. If it works out, someone can use it."

The 'Memo of Enlightenment' is usually not sold on the market.

It's typically consumed by the party that obtains it.

For adventurers, whose bodies are their capital, the awakening of a talent that can permanently enhance their abilities is invaluable, so very few people would exchange it for money.

"What happens when you use it?"

"It's said to help a person's talent bloom. For example, a 'Second Vocation' might manifest, or they might gain a new skill, or suddenly remember a spell."

I think it's a magical tool that provides insight.

It brings to the surface something within you that you haven't noticed before... something like that.

"Marina should use it, then."

"Yeah, I think that's a good idea."

"Really? Maybe her 'Second Vocation' will awaken."

Indeed, Marina doesn't have a 'Second Vocation.'

It could be that she was born with only one, or maybe she just hasn't had the right trigger.

In my case, I discovered my 'Alchemist' vocation when I tried to mix a potion.

By the way, none of the 'Thunderpike' members had a 'Second Vocation.'

They didn't seem to care about it, and when I awakened as an alchemist, I was even called 'an incompetent who can't rely on a single vocation,' which was a bit hurtful.

I think having multiple options is useful for an adventurer.

Well, everyone has their own way of thinking.

I won't force it on Marina.

"Is it okay for me to use it?"

"Well, let's think about it after the repair is done. Personally, I'm not sure if a 'Second Vocation' will awaken or not."

"Hmm... You're right. But the temple people said that my talents might be concentrated in being a 'Swordmage' because it's rare."

"That's one way to look at it. Even if it's not a 'Second Vocation,' maybe some hidden talent will be discovered."

Marina tilted her head slightly at my words, then her face lit up.

"A wife!?"

"Is that a talent...?"

It's a bit questionable, but the possibilities are endless.

"Let's go, shall we?"

As I said this, I sprinkled a homemade holy water on the Orc's corpse that was pushed to the side.

If it were to become an undead due to the dungeon's magic, it would be troublesome.

"Let's take a break at the landing as planned. We need to fully recover our magic power."

"Right. My magic power is a bit low too."

I think it's impressive that I didn't get out of breath using the fourth-tier magic 'Fireball.'

Jamie had a hard time even with third-tier magic.

I waved my finger to send 'Continuous Magic Recovery' to Rain and headed for the stairs.

The stairs of this 'Aeon Ruins Dungeon' have a small landing in the middle, which is relatively safe according to the 'Dungeon Rules.'

If the dungeon were in an unstable state, it would be a different story.

At the landing, I paused 'Gopro-kun.'

I had already mentioned that we would stop the stream during breaks, and we all need a moment to relax.

"Check for damage. I used one magic scroll. My magic power is fine."

"I'm fine too! I'm energetic!"

"I used five arrows. I still have twenty left."

"My magic power is a bit low. I can fully recover during the break."

There's no major damage.

The Orc was a bit strong for this area, but it probably moved in from outside and settled here.

They tend to settle down wherever they please...

"By the way, Yuki, have you been harassed since then?"

"Yeah, about Besio Salas. No, everything's fine."

– Besio Salas.

An E-rank adventurer who was wandering around trying to join Marina's party.

A bit of a strange guy who tried to intimidate me.

Actually, I ran into him once after that... and, as planned, I made him leave.

I used 'Gopro-kun' to capture the scene, so his adventurer registration should have been canceled by now.

His adventurer credibility was so low that even a little intimidation was enough to get him canceled.

I still don't understand how he could act so arrogantly with that level of skill and credibility.

"I told the Adventurer's Guild, so they should have taken action."

"Yeah, I haven't seen him around lately."

"Feels good."

Rain particularly disliked Besio...

"Also, the 'Thunderpike' members... they were looking at Yuki suspiciously."

"Yeah, they've been like that for a long time. It's not worth worrying about."

After that, we all had a good venting session over drinks, and we all know the story.

I didn't expect to be forced to drink until they were all passed out, though.

"Don't worry, I have no intention of going back. I'm aiming for my dream in Clover."

"Right. I'm not worried about that. But I sometimes hear about harassment from former party members... that's what worries me."

Marina's eyebrows furrowed.

"Don't worry, I won't let harassment bother me. I have you guys now."

I smiled confidently, and the three of them returned my smile, a bit embarrassed.

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