Chapter 53

This story is a work of fiction.

The characters, organizations, and names are all fictional and have no connection to any real entities.

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051＿Job Evolution

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The boss on the 7th floor is a white lizard. It's larger than the lizards we've faced before, probably around 5 meters in size.

Light Lizard Level 35. A lizard of light. The breath it spits seems to be a laser of light. A color laser!?

"Let's proceed as usual. Rose, I'm counting on you."

Rose nods in agreement.

"Alright, let's go!"

"「「「「「Yes!」」」」」"

"「Yes, sir!」"

"「Firestorm!」"

The battle begins with Anneleise's magic. Each of us fulfills our roles.

Gundalban uses Anger Lock to fix the Light Lizard's aggression, while Rosalina and the soldiers attack with all their might.

I activate Saint Cross. This is an attack magic I can use now that my proficiency in holy magic has reached (Intermediate).

The light cross is absorbed by the Light Lizard and then explodes. I was worried if the light cross attack would be effective against the light-attribute Light Lizard, but it seems to work because of the holy attribute.

The Light Lizard opens its mouth and begins to prepare its breath attack.

Thorns emerge from the empty air and wrap around the Light Lizard's face, piercing through its fine scales and causing blood to drip.

Rose has leveled up to Level 29, so the thorns' power has increased significantly.

With its mouth sealed by thorns, the Light Lizard, unable to breathe fire, thrashes around using its massive body. In a sense, it's a full-body attack.

The petrification from Gargoyle Buster doesn't activate. Either it doesn't work on bosses, or the boss is resistant to it.

As a boss, the Light Lizard has high DEF, MDEF, and HP. It looks like we're having a tough time, but we can fight without much danger because Gundalban is stable.

"Don't lose focus, we're halfway there."

I manage the HP of the Light Lizard and Gundalban, healing Gundalban while using Saint Attack and Saint Cross to chip away at the Light Lizard.

Not only the front-line fighters, but the rear-guard, Anneleise and I, are also working hard.

Anneleise's magic deals the most damage. I'm also attacking with magic, but I'm giving orders and managing Gundalban's HP, so my damage isn't as high.

"Roar, Violent Attack!"

The skill Violent Attack, which I learned at Level 30 as a Strong-Armed Knight, increases my ATK value the more I take damage.

At Gundalban's current level, if he takes 15 hits, his ATK value will be higher than a triple power attack.

Jojok, Burs, Rin, and Solidia also activate their skills.

"「Rush!」"

Rosalina also activates Iron Fist, Kick, and Rush, and charges in.

"Just a little more."

"「Booster. Multi Magic. Mana Strike. Firestorm!」"

Booster is a skill that doubles the power of magic, which I learned at Level 25.

Multi Magic allows the simultaneous casting of two spells, which I learned at Level 30.

Casting two spells simultaneously and doubling their power, a flashy spell engulfs the Light Lizard.

The Light Lizard, in agony, stands on its hind legs and collapses with a thud. It seems to have been defeated as it disappears.

"Is anyone hurt?"

"No problem."

If anyone is bleeding, their HP will continue to decrease. After confirming that no one is injured, I thank everyone again.

"Master, I found this."

"A spear?"

The blade of the spear glows. It might be useful as a light source in the dimly lit dungeon.

After a detailed appraisal, it turns out to be a Light Lance, a normal drop from the Light Lizard.

"「Ah!?」"

As I read the details of the Light Lance, Jojok and Rin exclaim. I notice they are faintly glowing.

"Is this... a racial evolution?"

It's similar to when Rosalina evolved, but the amount of light is less.

The light quickly fades, and their appearances remain unchanged. Thinking about it, when I became a High Human, I didn't glow, and my appearance didn't change.

Perhaps the evolution effect varies by race?

"「It seems our jobs have evolved.」"

Jojok says in a deep voice.

"「I think mine has evolved too.」"

Rin's voice is high, typical of a girl.

However, it seems that our jobs, rather than our races, have evolved. Let's see...

Wow, it's true. Our jobs have evolved.

Jojok has evolved from a Swordsman to a Swordmaster, and Rin has evolved from a Spearman to a Spear Saint.

Their levels have been carried over, and their abilities have significantly improved. They have also gained new skills, enhancing their combat power.

To make it easier to understand, let's compare everyone's abilities.

＜Jojok, Swordmaster Level 32＞

HP=201

MP=102

STR=37

VIT=30

AGI=28

INT=17

MIN=17

DEX=25

ATK=111

DEF=90

MATK=51

MDEF=51

＜Burs, Swordsman Level 32＞

HP=159

MP=96

STR=28

VIT=25

AGI=24

INT=16

MIN=16

DEX=21

ATK=84

DEF=75

MATK=48

MDEF=48

＜Rin, Spear Saint Level 32＞

HP=177

MP=105

STR=33

VIT=26

AGI=30

INT=17

MIN=18

DEX=25

ATK=99

DEF=78

MATK=51

MDEF=54

＜Solidia, Spearman Level 32＞

HP=147

MP=111

STR=26

VIT=23

AGI=24

INT=19

MIN=18

DEX=20

ATK=78

DEF=69

MATK=57

MDEF=54

These are the differences in abilities without equipment and skills, but Gundalban's abilities are even higher.

＜Gundalban, Strong-Armed Knight Level 32＞

HP=285

MP=141

STR=47

VIT=48

AGI=24

INT=12

MIN=35

DEX=24

ATK=141

DEF=144

MATK=36

MDEF=105

Gundalban evolved to a Strong-Armed Knight when he was in his teens as a knight, so his abilities are higher than Jojok's and Rin's.

The mechanism of job evolution is not well understood, and even a detailed appraisal doesn't reveal the details.

Additionally, when Rosalina changed from a villager to a Battle Master, her level was reset, but when a job evolves, the level is carried over.

After this exploration, Anneleise and Rosalina have reached Level 32. I am at Level 30 as an Enchanter, and the Reincarnated Hero remains at Level 26.

Since we were in the middle of a boss battle, it was a good time to leave the dungeon and head to the Explorer's Guild. The town's security has improved a bit recently as there are no more thieves wandering around.

"Please cash these in."

At the guild counter, I present the dropped items.

E-rank magic stones of fire, water, wind, and earth are each worth 25,000 grils. 47 stones total 1,175,000 grils.

Rare drops include 2 Fire Treasure Stones, 2 Wind Treasure Stones, 1 Water Treasure Stone, and 1 Earth Treasure Stone. Each Treasure Stone is worth 250,000 grils, totaling 1,500,000 grils.

In total, 2,675,000 grils.

The Light Lance dropped from the Light Lizard boss, which I plan to use, is not sold but kept.

However, earning the equivalent of 26,750,000 yen in one day is quite something. Divided equally among 8 people, it's over 3,340,000 yen each. The 7th floor is a profitable hunting ground. Moreover, the magic stones and Treasure Stones are not very large, making them easy to carry.

I realize I haven't been sharing the earnings with everyone. When I tried to distribute them equally, Anneleise stopped me.

"Master's idea is wonderful, but everyone, including Gundalban, has a contract to receive a monthly salary. A little extra danger pay when entering the dungeon is enough."

She gently advised against equal distribution, explaining that Gundalban and the others are subordinates, not comrades.

So, it was decided to give Gundalban 5% and the soldiers 3% as danger pay.

"「How about 3% for Anneleise and Rosalina too?」"

"「Slaves do not receive salaries.」"

"「Oh, I see...」"

She firmly refuses. Anneleise, who usually smiles and supports me, is strict in such matters.

"「Then, this is pocket money.」"

"「...I am grateful for Master's kindness.」"

"「Thank you, sir!」"

I feel uncomfortable taking over 80% of the income. I want to distribute it a bit more.

The magic stones have a dull color representing their attributes, while the Treasure Stones are beautifully colored like gems. Apparently, the wealthy use them as jewelry, and they are quite expensive.

The magic stones are about the size of a thumb, and the Treasure Stones are about the size of a pinky. Despite their size, the magic power contained in the Treasure Stones is significantly greater.

I might make a ring with one and give it to Anneleise. I think she would look good with any color of Treasure Stone.

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