CHAPTER 27: SIBLINGS TRY OUT NEW WEAPONS AND SKILLS

“So, we’re in the dungeon, but I’m not sure how to use it. Hmm? Haru. By the way, did we get a new skill card in the battle with the earth dragon?” (Kei)

“Hmm? Yeah, we did. We also got two cards each from the small fries in the forest. I said I’d look into it later, but I never did. I’ll take a look. I’ll start.” (Haru)

　After transferring from the Transition Room to the entrance of the 15th layer, Haru uses her skill and tells me the information verbally since there is no paper.

　Name: Haruka

　Proficiency: Magic / Craft

　Magic Attribute: Fissure (Explosion) (Electric)

　Level: 52

　Strength: 60

　Magic Capacity: 123

　Skill: Analysis

　Magic: (Bomb), (Time Bomb), (Impact), Number, (Plasma), Fissure, Separation, Barrier

　Passive: Magic Recovery / Detection / Crafting / Magic Manipulation

“Oh, your level has risen quite a bit. What’s new is Separation, Barrier, and Magic Manipulation.” (Kei)

　Maybe the reason Haru was manipulating magic outside had something to do with [Magic Manipulation]. Then the magic after that? I can imagine [Barrier], but I don’t know what [Separation] is. Perhaps [Separation] is magic under the [Fissure] attribute.

“That’s right. I’m sure you’ll be able to figure it out soon.” (Haru)

　Haru turned to me, so I gave her permission to eliminate the resistance. If I don’t do this, I will reject the analysis.

　Name: Touka

　Proficiency: Enchant/ Alchemy

　Magic Attribute: None (Curse)

　Level: 52

　Strength: 73

　Magic Capacity: 109

　Skill: Stealth/ Positioning

　Magic: Speed, Power, Guard, Bind, Chain, Slow, Loss

　Passive: Perception / Acceleration / Alchemy

　I listen to Haru read out the results of her analysis and see what skills I’ve gained.

“My new skills are [Positioning], [Slow], and [Loss].” (Kei)

“I have no idea what the effect of the others except [Slow]. Is this your first debuff?” (Haru)

“Come to think of it, yes. And then there’s the sword’s [Strong Slash].” (Kei)

　I remove the sword from the sheath and lightly swung it. Nothing.

“Strong Slash.” (Kei)

　I tried swinging it while chanting again, but nothing happened. Speaking of other things I haven’t tried. Usually, I use skills somehow because the activation method is not chanting.

“Hmm, magical power?”

　Even if I can’t control it as precisely as Haru, it’s easy enough to send it somewhere. I make my magical power flow through my hand and toward the sword. I then think using [Strong Slash]. Correction on slash.

　As soon as I swung it towards the sky, the sword glowed red and I heard another cutting sound that followed the sound of the sword cutting through the air. Perhaps this was the correction.

“It’s a success. Then, can we go now?” (Haru)

“Yeah, we should probably go. For now, let’s experiment with skills and magic without killing them right away.” (Kei)

“Okay.” (Haru)

　Haru touched the door and it opened automatically. There is a Minotaur sitting on the rock inside.

“Will it sit there all the time until we come in?” (Kei)

“It’s possible that the monster was created when we touched the door. Oh, it started moving. [Separation].” (Haru)

　She thrust out the Tonfa at the minotaur that reached for its weapon and she then casts magic. Then something happened to the hand stretched out by the minotaur,

　No, magic happened. Then a black light and hits the minotaur’s hand. That’s what think I saw.

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“Grrrrawwwwr!” (Minotaur)

　Suddenly, it stopped reaching for its weapon and held the hand that was hit by the magic. You can see the hand that was hit by the magic for a moment through a gap in the held hand. Indeed, this would certainly be a [Separation].

　The surface of the minotaur’s arm became shriveled. With this, the skin looked like it was about to be peeled off.

“Is it like shaving off the vitality of the area hit?” (Kei)

“How about. [Positioning], Hmmm, what is this? Ah. Haru. This magic is quite strong.” (Kei)

　This time, the Minotaur firmly picks up the weapon with its other arm, lifts it above its head, and swings it down.

　The sword glowed, and a torrent of power flies from as it did from before. At that time, the sword stopped being a threat.

“[Barrier]. Oh, if you use your skills while using [Magic Manipulation], you can change the shape of the barrier.”

　The magical barrier created by Haru was facing diagonally toward the minotaur. The movement of the minotaur was easily blocked.

“Hmm. I’m done. Next is brother.” (Haru)

“OK. [Slow] [Loss].” (Kei)

　I cast two spells on the minotaur and it moves in a charging stance.

　Then the body of the minotaur glowed and magic was applied. In the first place, there are many inconveniences in using enchantment spells on the opponent. The range is shorter than attack magic. The distance between me and the minotaur is still about 10 meters, and normally my magic would not reach.

“By using [Positioning], I can activate it at long distances. However, the power is reduced.” (Kei)

　The footsteps of the minotaur as it approached is heavy. Because that is the effect of [Slow] and [Loss].

“Oh, it’s for loss of attack power. I see, I see.” (Kei)

　The ax swung down towards me was doesn’t have strength behind it. It’s not just the effect of [Slow]. Even if they are slowed, the power generated by their status will still give them a decent amount of power even if they swing it slowly. If so, the effect of [Loss] is a decrease in attack power. Or it disperses it. Perhaps that is the reason for the loss of the attack power.

“Well, that’s about it.” (Kei)

　Both of us had finished experimenting with our new magic and skills, so we moved on to the last experiment.

　I dodge the ax swung by the minotaur by shifting my body a little, and I put my hand on the sword and released magic power.

“This is your end.” (Kei)

　It was an unbelievable sight, I swung the sword at the minotaur’s neck, but it stopped moving halfway up the neck, and then, with correction activating, the head was suddenly lopped off.

“With the correction, it produced twice the attack power?” (Haru)

“Maybe. When I slash it, there is no correction. It’s actually repeating the slash twice at the same place at almost the same time.” (Kei)

“Hmm. By the way, we forgot about two things. I didn’t use my Tonfa. We also didn’t use magic circles with the magic, so the magic is weak.” (Haru)

“Oh, well, that’s for tomorrow. Let’s experiment with the magic circle tomorrow morning.” (Kei)

“It can’t be helped.” (Haru)

　Hearing Haru’s reluctant voice, we pick up the dropped item and put it in the item pouch. Of course, I took the meat.

　I was in a good mood but Haru, who was a little sullen, returned home in a hurry.

“Brother, [Alchemy] for the clothes and shoes.” (Haru)

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　That was what Haru said shortly after returning. Well, that’s fine. She said that there would be no problem if the food is delayed by a few minutes, so I started using [Alchemy].

　First of all, clothes and trousers. We didn’t buy anything else new, so I thought I’d use the Mid-level Wolf Fur we got in the Forest.

“Tthe Black Wolf is probably stronger than the Mid-level Wolf.” (Kei)

“Do you think so? It’s true that the black wolf has a higher attack power and a harder skin.” (Haru)

“Well, I guess we’ll deal with the clothes tomorrow. Shall we have dinner and go to bed?” (Haru)

“Yeah. *yawn*. I’m tired from moving through the crowds today.” (Kei)

　Haru also yawns and answered, “It can’t be helped.” I wanted to eat Minotaur Beef to heal my tiredness, but sleep seems to be better.

　I cut the Minotaur beef into small blocks and lightly fry it. After eating it, I went for a shorter run than usual and went to sleep.

　And the next day.

“50 animals—Let’s go.” (Kei)

　They were diligently hunting for Black Wolves. The Black Wolf is the boss of the tenth level, and the Hero Party hasn’t even been able to see it yet.

“ I’m going. I’ll be back. And It’s done.” (Kei)

　It was no longer an enemy for us who can easily defeat the Minotaur on the 15th floor. We don’t even have to use magic anymore.

　As soon as the door started to open, Haru, crossed the door like a cat, rushing straight into the Black Wolf and she accelerated further just before closing near the Black Wolf. Haru then strikes the Black Wolf’s legs, chest, and then destroys its skull. It’s a completely different level of violence.

　However, thanks to this, each battle is over in about 10 seconds. Despite the fact that we’ve been going around for a while now, it’s only been a little over an hour since we entered the dungeon.

　Once again, we hopped on the magic circle to return to the 10th level entrance and opened the door, I went in first and proceeded straight to the Black Wolf, similar to Haru, but the Black Wolf was slow to react. My ability to avoid being noticed has grown considerably.

　I stopped under the face of the Black Wolf, grasped the handle of the sword tightly, and lightly jump up. Twisting my body as I leaped and drew the sword in the same way as a “drawing-cut”. [T/N: Think about the attacks a lot of samurais in anime do. They usually leap forward then slash as they draw their sword. Ike in Smash Bros and Zero in Mega Man X games use this move. I think Google-sensei has more examples for this.]

　The Black Wolf’s neck is easily sliced, and although the neck has not completely fallen off due to its thickness, the blood vessels and bones are cut off, it was so quick it instantly turned into mist.

“Drops are normal. Let’s go for the next one.” (Kei)

　This is how we continue our outrageous hunt for the Black Wolf.