Chapter 13

Feeling the pleasant sunlight, I wake up.

Looking around upon waking, I see a luxurious room.

"It wasn't a dream after all..."

Realizing that I have rented the mansion, I get dressed and leave the room, descending the stairs to head towards the dining room. Although there is food stored in the dimensional storage, I wanted to eat something I made myself, but I haven't tried the kitchen yet. I take a bite of the bread from the dimensional storage. It tastes better than anything in this world. The bread I ate at the inn was good, but this is even better. However, the item list shows only 92 pieces left.

If I keep eating the bread from the item list, it will run out in a few days. I want to avoid that.

"If I keep eating like this, it will run out soon... I need to manage and try to eat the food here. I'll save this as emergency rations."

Suddenly, I notice something and turn to see Felis standing silently.

"Felis, good morning."

When I greet Felis with a smile, I feel her cheeks relax slightly. She nods slightly and disappears.

After finishing my meal, I put on my robe and prepare to go to the guild. This time, I plan to go deep into the forest to level up.

"Felis, are you there?"

Shouting in the empty hall, a white mist appears before me, and Felis materializes.

I smile and tell her that I'm going on a quest.

"It might take a few days. I plan to go deep into the forest. I'll leave the management to you during that time."

When I say this, I feel Felis's face show a slightly sad expression.

It's a very subtle change, and I might have missed it if I hadn't paid attention.

"Don't worry, I'm stronger than I look. I'll definitely come back!"

When I say this with a smile, Felis's expression relaxes slightly.

I leave the mansion, lock it, and head to the guild. Since Kyoyu stands out in the city, I plan to take it out of the dimensional storage after leaving the city.

Upon arriving at the adventurer's guild, I check the request board in the hall.

The requests are posted by rank, and since I quickly reached E-rank, I can now take on D-rank requests.

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Request: Rank D

Content: Orc extermination

Collection: Right ear of the orc

Reward: 100,000 gil for 3 kills

Deadline: None (ongoing request)

Location: Western Forest

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"Orcs... Just right for leveling up. I'll take this one."

After confirming the request, I check other requests for monsters that appear in the same area.

The monsters that appear include orcs, goblins, and wolves, and occasionally C-rank or higher bear-type monsters.

I don't mind because I can store the materials from the monsters in the dimensional storage. If I bring back a whole monster, the meat can be sold, increasing the purchase amount.

Leaving the guild, I head towards the west gate. After showing my card to the guards and leaving, I walk a short distance to a secluded spot and take Kyoyu out of the dimensional storage.

Kyoyu, who had been stored for a day, seems a bit grumpy and starts hitting my head with its tail.

"Alright, alright. Sorry, sorry. You can stay in the stable when we get to the mansion. I just want to go to the Western Forest for now."

Mounting Kyoyu, we start running and cover the distance that would take an hour by carriage in no time.

After about 10 minutes, I arrive at the forest.

"Thanks, Kyoyu."

Dismounting Kyoyu and petting its neck, it seems to enjoy it—then bites my head again.

Wiping my head, I announce that we're entering the forest, and Kyoyu follows me today.

When I ask if it wants to return to the dimensional storage, it shakes its head, so it follows me.

As soon as we enter the forest, several goblins appear.

"Kyoyu, it's goblins. Be careful."

As soon as I call out, Kyoyu charges and tramples the goblins.

The four goblins die instantly without me doing anything.

"......"

However, I feel a surge of energy.

I open my status.

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【Name】Touya Kisaichi

【Race】Human

【Gender】Male

【Age】16

【Occupation】Healer

【Title】Summoned One

【Level】36

【Special Skills】Divine Eye, All Attribute Magic Usable, All Skills Obtainable

【Skills】Swordsmanship

【Familiar】Black Obsidian Horse

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"Huh... My level has increased. It didn't before... Could it be..."

Thinking about the difference since then, the answer comes quickly. It's only because I registered Kyoyu as my familiar.

"Kyoyu's kills give me experience points..."

I can't help but smile.

"Alright, Kyoyu. Let's level up!"

"Neigh"

Kyoyu responds to my words.

Shouldering my two-handed sword, I head deep into the forest with high spirits.