Chapter 65

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While trying to post up to a nice point, it had become an extended post.

In the midst of cherry blossoms dancing in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of the promise written there.

But then, I was also dealing with monsters.

Two Rush Fungi had attacked from behind.

The Oni Warrior tried to rush in, but I held them back and went first.

I threw the other one and rolled it over, and had Jericho pin it down.

Let me show you how it's done.

First, the meaningless, obscene umbrella part, I grab the edge and peel it off the body.

Next, I thrust a hand strike into a suitable spot on the head.

Is your hand properly inside?

With both hands, I insert them into the spot where I thrust and tear it open from side to side.

It doesn't require much force, but if it's hard to tear, using your feet is good.

Once it's torn, it's completely neutralized.

That's it.

I demonstrated it right in front of the Oni Warrior.

Let's try it.

Let's do it with the Rush Fungus at Jericho's feet.

Oh!

It tore open boldly from the start.

Did you get it?

If we could have a conversation, it would have gone something like this.

Even if we can't understand the words, our intentions are communicated.

That's what I want to believe.

We reached a spacious area where no monsters appeared.

There was another party, but they seemed to be leaving the room in our place.

We could also have a private conversation with 'Whisper,' but it still feels off.

It's much better to talk normally.

"How about it?"

"I picked it up!"

"I couldn't."

"This one didn't work either."

"I couldn't pick it up."

It seems only Saki managed to do it.

"Wood Magic is now obtainable. The required bonus points are 5."

"It seems a bit heavy."

"It's like Light Magic and Dark Magic."

"Do you want to obtain it?"

"But Keith has it and knows the spells."

"I have a plan. Log cultivation."

"Ah!"

"Will it work on mushrooms?"

"No, even if it doesn't work, if it can support farmers, it's meaningful! I'll obtain it!"

The machine-gun talk between Feina and Saki started and was quickly resolved.

By the way, I haven't used it yet, but there is a spell to force plants to grow.

Indeed, it would be a spell that producers, no, farmers would drool over.

"Let's get back to the topic."

"Why could only I pick it up?"

"There must be a condition that Saki meets and the other three don't."

From there, Feina and the others started their discussion.

But it doesn't seem like they'll reach a conclusion.

They can't find the condition.

After comparing the Intelligence and Spirit values, which are status points related to magic, it seems quite suspicious.

Among the four, Saki's values are on the lower side.

As a matter of etiquette, I, who am not part of the party, don't know the exact values, but it seems Helga has the highest.

The most likely candidate was negated.

Then, what other conditions are there?

The number of times a spell is used?

I don't think they would make it that complicated.

Various opinions were raised, but no conclusion was reached.

"If we keep this up, we'll just stagnate. Let's try again."

It seems they settled on that.

If we try again, we might be able to pick it up.

Everyone seemed to have that hope.

That's how they decided to move forward.

The next three Branch Golems were easily defeated by Adel and Irina's party.

The next batch of Fungi was seven, but my party wiped them out without any issues.

Feina and the others seemed quite taken aback.

It might be because Jericho, me, the Oni Warrior, and the Oni Guardian tore the mushrooms apart.

Adel and Irina were fine, though.

Feina and the others' party took on the next four Branch Golems.

Of course, they used spells in succession.

They wiped them out without any issues, but the result wasn't good.

You could tell from their expressions.

We reached another spacious area where no monsters appeared.

"It didn't work."

"It's frustrating not knowing what the key condition is."

"There's not enough data, so it can't be helped."

I understand Feina, Saki, and Fay's frustration.

What should we do?

I've been taken care of by them in various ways.

Let me help out.

"Should we compare my status and skill list data as well?"

"Eh?"

"Is that okay?"

It's common courtesy not to share status and skill compositions even among party members, especially when joining a party.

Even with familiar party members, wanting to know their status and skill compositions is a breach of etiquette.

This game is designed that way.

After all, the game operators recognize player killers.

To avoid unnecessary trouble and protect oneself, it's a line that's drawn.

I learned this through casual conversations.

From my position, since I'm basically playing solo, even if I take the risk, it only affects me.

It's a carefree situation.

"That wouldn't be fair."

"Should we exchange our statuses as well?"

"No, I appreciate your offer, but that's fine."

Feina and Saki fell silent.

They know the risk of unnecessary prying.

Indeed, there are times when not knowing or not revealing something guarantees one's safety.

"Anyway, it's just my status from a few days ago, so it's fine."

After saying that, I pulled out the data I had recorded before.

First, the data after obtaining Ice Magic.

**Protagonist: Keith**

**Race: Human, Male, Race Level 7**

**Class: Summoner (Summoner) Level 6**

**Remaining Bonus Points: 8**

**Status:**

- Dexterity: 15

- Agility: 15

- Intelligence: 20

- Strength: 15

- Vitality: 15

- Spirit: 20

**Set Skills:**

- Staff: Level 6

- Strike: Level 3

- Kick: Level 3

- Joint Techniques: Level 4

- Throwing Techniques: Level 3

- Evasion: Level 3

- Guard: Level 3

- Summoning Magic: Level 7

- Light Magic: Level 3

- Wind Magic: Level 4

- Earth Magic: Level 3

- Water Magic: Level 4

- Fire Magic: Level 3

- Dark Magic: Level 3

- Ice Magic: Level 1

- Alchemy: Level 4

- Pharmacist: Level 3

- Glassworking: Level 3

- Carpentry: Level 2

- Coordination: Level 6

- Appraisal: Level 5

- Identification: Level 6

- Insight: Level 1

- Cold Resistance: Level 3

- Grappling: Level 5

- Horsemanship: Level 5

- Precision: Level 5

- Jumping: Level 1

- Heat Resistance: Level 3

- Climbing: Level 3

- Dual Wielding: Level 2

- Mental Fortitude: Level 1

**Titles:**

- Disciple of the Old Summoner, Proof of the Forest Guardian, Seeker of Moderation

And then, after obtaining Lightning Magic, Wood Magic, and High-Speed Incantation.

**Protagonist: Keith**

**Race: Human, Male, Race Level 7**

**Class: Summoner (Summoner) Level 6**

**Remaining Bonus Points: 3**

**Status:**

- Dexterity: 15

- Agility: 15

- Intelligence: 20

- Strength: 15

- Vitality: 15

- Spirit: 20

**Set Skills:**

- Staff: Level 6

- Strike: Level 4

- Kick: Level 4

- Joint Techniques: Level 4

- Throwing Techniques: Level 3

- Evasion: Level 3

- Guard: Level 3

- Summoning Magic: Level 7

- Light Magic: Level 3

- Wind Magic: Level 4

- Earth Magic: Level 4

- Water Magic: Level 4

- Fire Magic: Level 3

- Dark Magic: Level 3

- Ice Magic: Level 1

- Lightning Magic: Level 1

- Wood Magic: Level 1

- Alchemy: Level 4

- Pharmacist: Level 3

- Glassworking: Level 3

- Carpentry: Level 3

- Coordination: Level 6

- Appraisal: Level 5

- Identification: Level 6

- Insight: Level 1

- Cold Resistance: Level 3

- Grappling: Level 5

- Horsemanship: Level 5

- Precision: Level 6

- Jumping: Level 1

- Heat Resistance: Level 3

- Climbing: Level 3

- Dual Wielding: Level 2

- Mental Fortitude: Level 2

- High-Speed Incantation: Level 1

**Titles:**

- Disciple of the Old Summoner, Proof of the Forest Guardian, Seeker of Moderation, Spell Catalog

I sent the message to Feina.

I can say for sure.

The more data, the better.

For a while, the conversation stopped.

Party members can share virtual windows.

Each of them must be analyzing the data in their own way.

Laughter could be heard.

It was Fay.

"Once you get this thorough, you can only laugh."

"Too many skills!"

"Half of them are production skills."

"What about High-Speed Incantation and the Spell Catalog title? What's going on?"

"That's true, but figuring out the conditions for new spells is more important now!"

Reina's shout seemed to represent everyone's opinion.

"I think I understand what's happening."

"Is the punchline that you've taken every magic skill available?"

It was Irina or Adel.

After all, they've seen me use spells.

Even if they saw my status and skill list, it wouldn't be surprising.

"Want to see?"

"I'm interested, but..."

"I'll pass."

When Adel sought agreement from Irina, she was rejected.

Adel, who seemed somewhat dissatisfied, should learn to compose her expression a bit.

Feina and the others are comparing the numbers with a desperate look.

"There are no common status points."

"Really, none."

"What about skills?"

Silence continued.

Saki casually asked me a question.

"Keith, you have Dual Wielding, right?"

"Yes, I could obtain it at some point."

"You have a lot of production skills, but was Coordination there from the start?"

"I think it was there from the start."

Saki fell into thought.

No, she was staring at something intently.

"I have a hypothesis."

"What is it?"

"The status point being judged isn't Intelligence or Spirit, but Dexterity."

"Eh?"

"Both Saki and Keith have low Dexterity, while Fay, Helga, and Shinohara have higher Dexterity."

"I think there's a correction. I think it's Coordination."

"Eh?"

"The hint is that both Keith and I can obtain Dual Wielding."

"Eh? Eh?"

"There have been discussions about Dexterity being the judgment criterion."

Feina also seemed to be thinking about something.

"Continue."

"I thought players who can obtain it have a lot of Dexterity in production skills, but I don't have maxed Dexterity."

"But if you could obtain it, it means the support skill helped?"

"Yes."

"Does that mean Fay, Helga, and Shinohara can't obtain new magic unless they get Coordination?"

"I don't think so."

"Why not?"

"Keith's status. And the level of Coordination."

"Eh?"

"This is a complete guess. For example, in the case of Wood Magic, Water Magic Level 4, Earth Magic Level 4, and the sum of Dexterity and Coordination Level is 20."

"Why Dexterity?"

"Maybe it's not just about skillfully using two types of magic, but also about fusing them?"

The conversation paused.

It seems there are no contradictions in the conditions.

"Plus the condition Saki mentioned earlier, using two types of spells in succession. There are no contradictions."

"Then, do players without Coordination need to level up their race and max out Dexterity?"

"Excuse me."

I can offer my opinion.

It might work.

I turned to Fay.

"Fay, when you make the highest quality glass bottles, which spells do you use?"

"Of course, Resist Fire and Physical Enchantment Aqua."

She hesitated.

"Physical Enchantment Aqua! Is it possible to obtain it in a state where Dexterity is temporarily increased?"

"Fay, can you exceed Dexterity 20 with Physical Enchantment Aqua?"

"It's fine! I'm just one point short!"

Feina turned to Helga and Shinohara.

"I might be a bit short."

"I can do it."

Everyone's gazes intertwined.

It's worth a try.

Then, let's give it a shot.

The next to appear were three Branch Golems.

Before the battle, I cast Physical Enchantment Aqua on Fay, Helga, and Shinohara.

The battle went on, and the frontliners took damage, but they managed to defeat them.

How about it?

"Bingo!"

"Lightning Magic is now obtainable!"

"I can too! Ice Magic is now obtainable! With spell correction, I can just make it to Dexterity 20!"

"By the way, Dual Wielding is also obtainable."

"Even though I'm an archer, I can obtain it."

"Me too."

Wow.

It seems all three can obtain it.

Helga obtained Lightning Magic, Shinohara obtained Ice Magic.

Fay, being a fire and water magic user, is in completely uncharted territory.

"Fay, what can you obtain?"

"It says 'Scorch Magic.'"

"Can you obtain it?"

"I can. I'll obtain and activate it, so please wait a moment."

Wow.

A new magic system and its spells are making their debut.

"Here it is."

"I'll send the data to Keith, Adel, and Irina."

"Leave it to me."

Feina quickly sent the message.

What spells are there?

- Steam Mist (Scorch Magic): Makes a certain area difficult to see with steam.

- Acid Touch (Scorch Magic): Causes an oxidation reaction by waving or touching an object. Damage is determined.

- Reduction Touch (Scorch Magic): Causes a reduction reaction by waving or touching an object. Damage is determined.

Wow.

How should I interpret this?

Is it a magic that uses liquids with heat or chemical reactions?

"Oxidation reactions are good. They might be useful for making colored glass."

Fay looks happy.

New spells are exciting.

"Is it certain?"

"By the way, monsters are coming."

Monsters appeared in front of us.

We shouldn't stop to talk here.

"I'll take care of it."

This achieved the main purpose of coming here.

Now it's time for hunting.

**Your experience has increased! [Dark Magic] has leveled up!**

While tearing the mushrooms, the effect of Noctovision had worn off.

While recasting it during the battle, Dark Magic leveled up.

I hadn't leveled it up in a long time.

We continued the battle and moved forward.

We are on the route to clear this dungeon.

Since we're here, we might as well keep moving forward.

The monsters here are convenient to fight.

They are strong, but mostly power fighters, making them easy to handle.

The boss also has this tendency.

We took a short break in the next spacious area where no monsters appeared.

We finally had a chance to sit down and post on the bulletin board.

I didn't participate and left it to Feina and the others.

"By the way