Chapter 80

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**Rara (0)**

- Gender: Female

- Skill Points: 0 → 8

- Evaluation: Dual Blade Demon

- Blessing: Underground Treasure Guardian God <Ptah>

- **Vitality**

- Stamina 1

- Natural Recovery 0

- **Strength**

- Strength 3

- **Agility**

- Burst 1

- Dexterity 2

- **Technical**

- Weapon Proficiency

- Throwing 3

- Dual Throwing 1 → 2

- **Intuition**

- Detection 1

- **Special**

- Treasure Vault 2

- Blessing MAX

Rara's skill points increased to 8 due to defeating a rare species in the monster parade and reaching the 15th floor.

"Rara, I want to allocate your skill points. Is it okay if I do it?"

*Do as you please?* Rara waved a leaf indifferently.

Though she feigned disinterest, she wasn't truly uninterested. The way the leaf swayed conveyed a sense of trust, indicating that she believed Seiki would handle it well.

In that case, I'll leave it to you. Seiki simulated the allocation in his mind and executed it.

**Rara (1)**

- Gender: Female

- Skill Points: 8 → 0

- Evaluation: Dual Blade Demon → Dual Blade Emperor

- Blessing: Underground Treasure Guardian God <Ptah>

- **Vitality**

- Stamina 1

- Natural Recovery 0

- **Strength**

- Strength 3 → 5

- **Agility**

- Burst 1 → 2

- Dexterity 2 → 3

- **Technical**

- Weapon Proficiency

- Throwing 3 → 5

- Dual Throwing 2 → 4

- **Intuition**

- Detection 1

- **Special**

- Treasure Vault 2

- Blessing MAX

Rara was fully specialized in attack.

Attack is the best defense. By enhancing her attack, she would be able to more safely deflect the attacks of monsters, thereby significantly increasing her survival rate.

This time, Seiki didn't hold back at all. If he had, the risk of a total party wipe would have been much higher.

Next is Esta, but what should I do...? Seiki placed his hand on his chin and stared at the board.

**Esta (0)**

- Gender: Male

- Skill Points: 2 → 7

- Evaluation: Hard Shell Bug

- Blessing: Evil-Averting God (Divine Bug)

- **Vitality**

- Stamina 0

- Natural Recovery 1

- Disease Resistance 0

- **Strength**

- Strength 2

- Damage Reduction 5

- **Agility**

- Burst 4

- Dexterity 1

- **Technical**

- Weapon Proficiency

- Shell 5

- **Intuition**

- Detection 1

- **Special**

- Weapon Destruction 3

- Blessing MAX

From Esta's movements so far, Seiki knew that Esta was not suited for attack.

Therefore, it would be inefficient to try to turn him into an attack type from his current state. There was only one option left.

"I'm sorry, but I'm going to specialize Esta in defense."

Esta, who understood that he couldn't attack, nodded with his antennae, looking a bit sad.

**Esta (0)**

- Gender: Male

- Skill Points: 7 → 0

- Evaluation: Hard Shell Bug → Hard Shell Emperor

- Blessing: Evil-Averting God (Divine Bug)

- **Vitality**

- Stamina 0 → 1

- Natural Recovery 1

- Disease Resistance 0 → 1

- **Strength**

- Strength 2 → 3

- Damage Reduction 5 → 7

- **Agility**

- Burst 4

- Dexterity 1

- **Technical**

- Weapon Proficiency

- Shell 5 → 7

- **Intuition**

- Detection 1

- **Special**

- Weapon Destruction 3

- Blessing MAX

Seiki allocated points to disease resistance based on his intuition.

Esta was able to escape from the slimy eel, unlike Suzune. This was probably due to the effect of disease resistance.

The black-purple mass was unknown, but its color suggested a debuff.

So, Seiki allocated one point to disease resistance, though it was a gamble whether it would be effective.

Even if it was effective, it might only protect Esta from debuffs. Whether it was worth using a skill point was questionable.

After allocating points to Rara and Esta, Seiki displayed his own skill tree.

**Seiki Sora (27)**

- Gender: Male

- Skill Points: 9 → 11

- Evaluation: Mimic Swordmaster → Mimic Sword King

- Blessing: God Slayer <Majed>

- **Vitality**

- Stamina 3

- Natural Recovery 2

- **Strength**

- Strength 4

- **Agility**

- Burst 4

- Dexterity 4

- **Technical**

- Weapon Proficiency

- One-Handed Sword 4 → 5

- Throwing 2

- Light Armor 3 → 4

- Kicking 2

- Stealth 3

- Mimicry 3

- **Intuition**

- Detection 3 → 4

- Weakness Analysis 1

- **Special**

- Growth Acceleration MAX

- Tame 2

- Blessing MAX

Seiki's movements had improved significantly since his match with Shizukana. This was reflected in the skill increases.

Additionally, his detection skill had improved due to continuous use. As a result, the fatigue from monitoring had decreased.

What should I do...? Seiki thought hard.

Rara and Esta had used all their skill points. If Seiki used all his points as well, he would be unable to respond to unexpected situations.

It would be better to have some buffer. Keeping points for himself might seem a bit sneaky, but the future is uncertain. It would be better to be as flexible as possible.

**Seiki Sora (27)**

- Gender: Male

- Skill Points: 11 → 4

- Evaluation: Mimic Sword King

- Blessing: God Slayer <Majed>

- **Vitality**

- Stamina 3 → 5

- Natural Recovery 2

- **Strength**

- Strength 4 → 5

- **Agility**

- Burst 4 → 5

- Dexterity 4 → 5

- **Technical**

- Weapon Proficiency

- One-Handed Sword 5

- Throwing 2

- Light Armor 4 → 5

- Kicking 2

- Stealth 3

- Mimicry 3

- **Intuition**

- Detection 4 → 5

- Weakness Analysis 1

- **Special**

- Growth Acceleration MAX

- Tame 2

- Blessing MAX

He raised his main skills to level 5.

Even though he was less prone to fatigue, monitoring was still very draining. He wanted to be in the best possible condition when something happened. He raised his stamina and detection to level 5.

The remaining points were a buffer. Even with points left over, he might not be able to handle unexpected situations.

"…I want to get used to the new abilities as soon as possible."

Raising skills significantly changed his body's sensations. If his senses changed, he might lose control like a car skidding on an icy road. No matter how much power he gained, if he couldn't handle it, accidents would happen.

So, Seiki wanted to stop monitoring and practice. But he was the only one who could monitor.

If a rare species moved while he was away, all their efforts would be in vain.

Considering the worst-case scenario, Seiki couldn't move from his position. He might not be able to get used to his new abilities by the time "that moment" came.

"Shouldn't you take a break soon?"

Hiren, who was moving between Seiki and Suzune, suggested this.

It had been three days since monitoring began. Seiki had been hiding near the gate the entire time.

Naturally, he hadn't gotten much sleep. But for Seiki, it wasn't particularly painful. Compared to working for three days and nights without sleep in the past, monitoring was almost like a break.

With his heightened senses, he could quickly awaken if his detection skill reacted, even if half his mind was asleep. He wasn't in the best condition, but he wasn't as bad as if he had been up for three days straight.

The deer was still hitting the werewolves with the black-purple mass. There was no sign of a stampede.

Considering the future, it might be better to return to the surface and rest for a while...

"Mr. Sora's request... It seems only one person accepted it."

Seiki's spirits, which had risen at the news, quickly fell.

There was an adventurer who accepted the request. But would one more person really improve the situation?

Moreover, if an adventurer came to K-town, it would take a considerable amount of time to reach the 15th floor. The dungeon in the garage had not yet been visited by many adventurers from other towns, so the gate couldn't be used.

If the boss started moving before then...

Thinking about it, Seiki's mood sank.

His inability to quickly change his mindset was a result of the continuous lack of sleep.

"…By the way, it seems the Shinjuku Station recovery operation is starting."

Hiren's bright voice lifted the heavy atmosphere slightly.

"Is that so? It's finally starting."

"Yes. Masatsugu, Bacon, and other top-ranked adventurers have gathered."

"Then it will surely succeed."

Masatsugu, Bacon, and other top-ranked adventurers had gathered. No matter how strong the mid-level monsters in the dungeon were, they wouldn't be able to stop the advance of Japan's strongest group.

Hiren's good news made Seiki's heart warm a little. His comrades were working hard in Shinjuku. He couldn't afford to fall behind.

"…Alright."

Seiki stood up and carefully stretched his muscles, which had become stiff from staying in the same position for a long time.

After stretching, he quickly drank the stamina drink he had ordered.

The thick liquid slowly descended his esophagus and entered his stomach. Immediately, his entire body tingled pleasantly, and his fatigue disappeared at an incredible speed.

"…It's quite effective."

Seiki's face twitched at the effect. He had ordered this drink from Suzune based on a memory from a previous visit to a shop.

The shop had a pop-up that said, "May restore stamina when drunk." Indeed, his stamina had been restored. But...

Seiki looked at the empty bottle and thought, Is this good for my body?

He hoped it wouldn't become addictive or have dangerous side effects later. The effect was too strong, making him nervous.

If he had this, he might have been made to work 365 days a year. *It's okay because my body is fine, right?* He shuddered at the thought.

"I'm glad this wasn't available before the first stampede."

Seiki sighed in relief.

While checking his condition, Seiki's detection skill detected an unusual movement from a rare species.

"―!"

Seiki immediately braced himself.

He placed his hand on his dagger and crouched low. Hiren quickly responded to Seiki's tension, lowering her stance and gripping her staff with both hands.

Seiki focused his eyes on the deer, which had been moving slowly toward them, unlike before when it only attacked werewolves.

Was it just walking, or had it noticed them? Seiki pondered.

But,

"―!"

A clear wave of malice hit Seiki from the deer. The intense malice almost overwhelmed him, but he broke free with determination.

"Hiren, go upstairs immediately! Tell Suzune that the rare species is moving!"

"Ha…"

Hiren, who couldn't resist the malice, gasped.

"Quickly!"

He shouted at her, drew his sword, and stepped forward to draw the boss's attention.

The deer's presence was so overwhelming that it seemed capable of toying with and killing them without letting them escape.

Hiren, freed from the malice, moved away from Seiki and headed toward the gate. At the same time, the deer started running.

It didn't intend to let them escape.

Seiki steeled himself. At least give Hiren time to escape...

He faced the rapidly approaching deer with his dagger.

But,

"―!?"

Suddenly, something entangled his feet, distracting him. In that moment, the deer spat out a black-purple mass from its mouth.

"―Cough!"

Seiki couldn't even dodge.

The black-purple mass collided with his abdomen.

Who accepted the request from the masked person! (Monotone reading)