Chapter 27

"Getting two 'Shining Lanna's Decorative Swords' is a big deal... If we can sell them well, we can get thirty million gold from these alone. Since the amount is so high, we need to find a place that will buy them at a slightly higher price."

Given the value, there's a significant risk of drawing attention or being targeted, which makes it difficult. We also need to be careful not to involve Lucie, so we should thoroughly discuss and think about this.

"Thirty million... three hundred thousand times ten..."

Lucie still seemed to find it hard to believe, muttering those words repeatedly.

However, searching for a wealthy Lanna is taking a lot of time. It will be difficult to find another one today.

If we leave it alone, the wealthy Lanna might die, or someone might defeat the 'Master of Dreams' here and eliminate the 'Dream Hole.' However, we shouldn't rush into things unnecessarily. If we lose our lives, it will all be for nothing.

Moreover, with our level, we have the option to hunt in a 'Dream Hole' that spawns stronger monsters. In this world, 'Skill Books' are highly valuable, so selling them in the black market could be an interesting way to make money.

I opened my 'Status' and rechecked my current level.

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【Elma Edvane】

Class: Heavy Knight

Lv: 33

HP: 68/82

MP: 14/34

Attack: 22+5

Defense: 51+5

Magic: 26

Speed: 26

【Equipment】

'Low-Rank Soldier's Sword' 'Mad Ghost's Shield'

'Iron Armor'

【Special Skills】

None

【Normal Skills】

'Wall Return' 'Disarm' 'Parry'

'Body Strike' 'Shadow Step'

【Titles】

'Immovable One' 'E-Rank Adventurer'

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My 'Status' has come a long way. I was promoted to E-Rank Adventurer as an exception, but I'm now at a level where I can fight as a D-Rank Adventurer in the city of Rondalme.

And... what to do with the skill tree.

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【Skill Tree】

[Remaining Skill Points: 12]

'Pledge of Heavy Armor' [20/100]

'Defense Boost' [0/50]

'Basic Swordsmanship' [5/50]

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I want to keep some skill points for when 'Smoldering Frenzied Fang' arrives... However, to fully utilize 'Smoldering Frenzied Fang,' I need to develop 'Pledge of Heavy Armor' as well. If so, it's not bad to develop 'Pledge of Heavy Armor' now.

However, 'Basic Swordsmanship' is not bad either. 'Body Strike' is useful, and 'Defense Boost' will definitely be removed to make room for 'Smoldering Frenzied Fang.' Developing 'Basic Swordsmanship' to get '【Attack: +5】 when equipped with a sword' is not bad. It will be a big help in the early stages of a heavy knight, and '【Attack: +5】' will still be valuable later. It's a compromise, but a stable choice worth considering.

"Depending on the situation... For now, I'll keep them."

Skills can be a powerful advantage when the situation calls for it. Getting the attack boost from 'Basic Swordsmanship' won't give an explosive advantage, but it will provide stable strength.

'Smoldering Frenzied Fang' will probably be available when I'm at a higher level. So, there's no need to hoard skill points so desperately now.

If a situation arises where I need to strengthen my defense, I'll develop 'Pledge of Heavy Armor.' If I need to strengthen my offense, I'll develop 'Basic Swordsmanship.' If neither is particularly necessary, I can keep the points for 'Smoldering Frenzied Fang.' The best scenario is to avoid a situation where rapid strengthening is needed, but as an adventurer, you never know what will happen.

"I'm currently at [Lv: 31] with [10] skill points left... What should I do with them? Should I allocate them to something? Elma, Elma, can you look at my 'Status' skill tree again? I'm really scared to do it myself..."

"I've said before, 'Status' isn't something you should show to others..."

"I've shown it before, so it's fine now. It's okay! I'm grateful to Elma for helping me level up, so even if I'm used up and thrown away like a rag, I won't hold a grudge!"

Lucie made a fist and said something outrageous with a good expression.

"If it comes to that, it might be mentally tougher not to hold a grudge..."

Well, I already know the state of Lucie's skill tree, so it's not a new thing. I've already interfered with her status point allocation, so it's only right to confirm and give appropriate advice to avoid mistakes.

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【Skill Tree】

[Remaining Skill Points: 10]

'Fool's Acrobatics' [10/100]

'Great Luck' [15/70]

'Attack Boost' [0/50]

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It's a tough decision. To become stronger in the end, Lucie needs to develop 'Fool's Acrobatics' and 'Great Luck' while aiming for efficient leveling. However, to do this, she needs to understand suitable 'Dream Holes' and combat strategies and share them with her companions.

In that sense, 'Attack Boost' is also an option for stable combat despite the lack of knowledge. This world is not a game. It's not necessary to take unnecessary risks to level up and hunt lower-level monsters for stability. In a game, the goal is to become as strong as possible, but in this world, it's not always the case.

"It depends on what Lucie wants... and what she wants to become. If you want to aim higher, it's better to save the points and allocate them to 'Great Luck' when you become an E-Rank Adventurer and the point allocation limit is removed. However, if you want more stable combat power at your current level, you should allocate points to 'Attack Boost.'"

"Ah, I see... That's a tough decision... I want to aim for the top as an adventurer, but I lack confidence... But, Elma, you're probably aiming higher, right? So, as a companion, I should too!"

"You should make your own decision rather than following others. There's no need to rush. We can discuss it further when we return to the city."

Status boost skills may not make you the strongest in the end, but they provide stability. If Lucie allocates all her current skill points to 'Attack Boost,' it will compensate for the Jester's lack of attack power. With her natural speed and tricky skills, and her luck, she won't lack for money or party members.

I would be happy if she decided to aim higher with me, but it's not a decision to be made on a whim.

I started walking towards the exit of the 'Angel's Toy Box,' but Lucie stopped halfway.

"What's wrong?"

"...Elma, didn't you hear something like a baby's cry? Was it just me?"

"A baby's cry...?"

I didn't hear it, but I had a hunch. The baby's cry in the 'Angel's Toy Box' is from the 'Master of Dreams.' However, the 'Master of Dreams' usually doesn't move from the depths of the 'Dream Hole,' so it's hard to imagine the sound reaching this far.

"Could it be the 'Wandering King'!"