Chapter 9

I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. I managed to write a certain amount, but I had a cold.

"Hmm~ It's about time to head back... Kokuou is waiting for me too..."

I took a deep breath and put the three-meter-tall pig-faced monster, the orc, into my dimensional storage, then paused to catch my breath. I had wandered through the forest for about two hours, repeatedly slaying any monsters that appeared.

I retraced my steps along the path marked on the trees and headed toward the forest's exit. It took less than half an hour before the exit came into view. Stepping out of the dim forest, I stretched my back and basked in the sunlight, then turned my gaze toward Kokuou.

When Kokuou saw me, he looked a bit pleased. However, at Kokuou's feet were scattered a considerable number of monster corpses.

"...Kokuou... so many monsters came here..."

Kokuou, with a proud expression as if to say, "How about that?", kicked an empty bucket that had contained water toward me. I chuckled, used a living magic spell to fill the bucket with water, and placed it near Kokuou. Kokuou drank the water with a satisfied look on his face.

"Well, well, still, monsters are coming all the way to the entrance."

While stroking Kokuou's neck as he drank, I looked around. However, there was no sign of any monsters.

"Should I deal with these as well..."

I began cutting off the proof parts from the monsters that had been squashed like they had been hit by a dump truck. The number of goblin ears I cut off exceeded thirty. After finishing the processing, I used a living magic spell to set fire to the pile of monster corpses.

While watching the burning monster corpses, I took a bite out of a piece of bread I pulled from my dimensional storage. Since I had already slain a sufficient number of monsters and intended to return, I checked my status.

**Status**

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【Name】Touya Kisaragi

【Race】Human

【Gender】Male

【Age】16

【Occupation】Healer

【Title】Summoned One

【Level】35

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

【Skills】Swordsmanship

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"Wow!!!"

I couldn't help but exclaim in surprise at the level increase beyond my expectations. At level 30, one is equivalent to a B-rank adventurer in the guild. I couldn't help but smile, reminiscent of my days of playing obsessively.

"With this, if I work hard, I can reach level 100 soon..."

While looking at the ring that doubles experience, I began to think about my future life.

"First, I have money, and there's an inn where Kokuou and I can stay, so there shouldn't be any problems... I might as well raise my adventurer rank a bit. Then, I need information about the surrounding countries. I should get a map..."

I organized the tasks I needed to do in my head. Kokuou, who seemed satisfied, playfully nipped at my head, so I decided to head back to town.

Kokuou's back had no saddle. I clung on as he galloped at a speed that was unbelievable for a regular horse, thinking about getting a saddle made. At the town entrance, I dismounted Kokuou and walked in with him, showing my guild card. If you have a citizen card or a guild card, entering the town is generally free. I remembered that I didn't have anything the first time, but I headed to the adventurer guild.

When I opened the door and entered the guild, the attention of everyone in the room briefly focused on me before quickly dispersing. There were a few receptionists at the counter, but since Mirea was there, I joined her line. After a few minutes, it was my turn, and I stood in front of Mirea, who looked up and smiled at me.

"Mr. Touya, welcome back. Are you here to take on a quest? Or to turn in a delivery...?"

"I'm here to turn in a delivery. And... I have a lot..."

I said with a slight smile, and she led me to a private room as if she understood.

"Considering what happened last time, you'll stand out. So... how many this time?"

"Goblin ears... about 200... and about 10 orcs. And wolves—"

"Wait a minute!!"

Mirea stopped me with a hand.

"How many did you slay in just one day? That's too much! And... you did it alone, right??"

I just nodded repeatedly as Mirea spoke excitedly.

"Please, stay within reasonable limits. And are you really a healer!? I thought you were a berserker. Really..."

"Mirea... is 'berserker' a real job class??"

I asked Mirea, recalling my main character from my old account.

"It's said in legends. After mastering a warrior, there's something beyond... even though level 100 is supposed to be the limit, there's something beyond that, right...?"

I couldn't help but smile at Mirea, who tilted her head.

(With this ring, it might be possible... First, I need to reach level 100 and change my job.)

"Got it. Thanks, that's helpful. So, where should I put the monster materials...?"

"Oh, right. I'll show you the dissection area. By the way, you're empty-handed today, right? Are they outside?"

Since she would be helping me in the future and was considerate, I took out a bag of goblin ears from my dimensional storage.

"?!... Mr. Touya, you have a dimensional storage. That makes sense. But... it's better not to show it in front of others. It's a rare skill, and adventurers would want it desperately. Many people would want it in their party. If they find out..."

"That would be a problem! I want to be alone for a while. Plus, I have things to investigate, so I won't be hunting every day."

I couldn't let my obsessive playing be seen by others. Moreover, I didn't think I could fulfill my role as a healer.

While thinking about this, I followed Mirea to the dissection area.

The area was as large as a gym, and a few people were working on dissection. Mirea called out to someone who seemed to be in charge.

"Mr. Darrock, we have some materials to bring in. Where should we put them?"

Darrock, a human in his late thirties, was a bit overweight and sturdy, wearing an apron.

"Hey, Mirea. Just put them on that table. Is the one bringing them in that kid?"

Following the instructions, I took out the monster materials from my dimensional storage one by one. There were about ten orcs and over thirty wolves. At that point, I was stopped.

"Wait! We can't process that many at once! Bring them in another day. Since you have a dimensional storage, the materials won't spoil."

By the time I was stopped, a small mountain had already formed, and the other workers who were doing dissection had stopped to watch.

"Let's stop here for now... I'll bring more when the time is right. I don't plan to hunt for a while."

"If you bring this much every time, we won't be able to do other work. Still, kid, you're higher rank than you look..."

Darrock, who was impressed, was told by Mirea from the side, "Actually, he's still E-rank," and his eyes widened.

"Looks like we have a good new recruit?"

He grinned and patted my back hard. Then he told me that the appraisal would be done tomorrow, and I returned to the reception room with Mirea.

"Mr. Touya, please come back in the afternoon tomorrow. The appraisal should be done by then. And... I think your rank will be upgraded. It would be unbalanced if you stayed E-rank."

"Got it... I'll leave it to you. I'll come back tomorrow."

Leaving the private room, I headed to the inn with Kokuou. On the way, I bought some skewers and nibbled on them as we walked the ten-minute distance to the inn.

"I'm back."

"Ah, Mr. Touya, welcome back..."

However, her expression was dark. When I asked if something had happened, I got an unexpected answer.

"Well, you see... actually... another guest's horse was frightened by Kokuou, and we received a complaint. So... I'm sorry, but we can only let you stay until tomorrow..."

Tired from hunting, I was told that I would be homeless from tomorrow.

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Thank you for always reading.

I finally managed to update. The noble reincarnation story also recently completed the signed book and will be on sale from next week.

There have been significant revisions, so I would be grateful if you could pick it up if you're interested.