160 Path
Very lengthy
"By the end of the first day, everyone has learned everything from Soldier's Martial Arts to Dragon King's Martial Arts. Bravo, excellent! "
At night, in the banquet hall of the inn. I clapped my hands and praised everyone in front of me.
The plan was to have those who could not complete the course today learn it by the end of tomorrow, when the schedule was left open as a backup day, but that did not seem to be necessary. As a result, the camp was sufficient for a day trip.
"Therefore, tomorrow will be used as a day off! "
When I declared, everyone there rejoiced. I can sort of see why that is. I guess everyone here is a "workaholic". The way I feel, maybe everyone will go to the dungeon tomorrow.
By the way, I'm moving my schedule up a day to learn 【Spearmanship】. As I recall, Yukari told me that when she asked for prospective participants, there was only one person who wanted to join. So tomorrow, I'll spend the whole day hunting monsters with that person.
"Then let's eat."
Once I finished briefly giving the necessary information, it was time for the delightful banquet. The oyster rice at this inn was just delicious. The atmosphere was also a great way to enhance the flavor of the food. Even though the level of Firstest's cooks had been gradually improving, they were still no match for the quintessential professionals.
Now, let's put our hands together and enjoy the me――
"GAHAHAHAHA! "
……At this point, I heard loud laughter coming from the next room.
Perhaps because the banquet hall was partitioned off by sliding doors, there was no soundproofing of any kind in this room. As a result, I could hear the loud voices of the group of guests next door from a while ago. This was because, unlike last time, this was not a private party.
I thought it was noisy, but I put up with it, thinking this was a common occurrence. But that stupid laugh was annoying as hell……
"Shall I go and warn them? "
"No, thank you. Besides, they call a banquet a boisterous event."
Cubero politely offered to help, but I declined.
Let's endure it one bit longer, I thought. With that in mind, I said, "Itadakimasu," and picked up the plump oyster that sat atop the oyster rice with chopsticks and gently brought it to my mouth――
"GAH, HAHAHAHA! "
――And then, it fell down.
"…………"
Giri. My back teeth made an involuntary grinding sound.
"I'll be going! Second-dono, you stay here and be quiet! Be a big boy!! "
Silvia stood up, saying the same thing a second time.
Oh, yeah, right. If I get in there, there's bound to be a big panic. Watch out, watch out, I lost my cool there for a second……
"Hooray! I'll give it to you! One more! Take it off, take it off! "
Immediately after. At the same time as the voice of a middle-aged drunken man, a loud "bang! " sound was heard as if something had been thrown against the partitioned sliding door.
"I'll give you some too! 10,000 CL! "
"Good, take it off, take it off! I've got the money! "
Next, a loud noise, which could no longer be called a racket, echoed through the banquet hall, accompanied by loud voices and vibrations.
"………………"
Pop. I heard something inside my head snap.
"Second-dono! I implore you! I beg of you! "
"S-Second-sama! Please! Please be calm! "
"Let go of me! I can't keep silent!! "
Silvia and Cubero hugged my legs and tried desperately to stop me, but I was not going to stop anymore because of it…… I'm going to charge into the next banquet hall with them in tow.
"What are you doing?! Everyone, stop him! "
"Ahhhh! Second-sama! Your back is oh・so・strong."
"Uooo, ahhh! I-I got t-to t-t-touch Ma-Master's hand……!! "
"Excuse me! I'll grab him by the left hand! "
With a single word from Cubero, Lilly, Elle, and even Akaneko joined in.
Fools! If you really wanted to stop me, you should have used your skills……!
"W-What!? "
Silvia was surprised when she saw me start to move with the five of them attached to my entire body.
"That's a hell of a picture……"
Renko, who was alone on the sidelines, muttered in dismay.
Certainly. The fact that I am carrying the large Lilly on my back must have a particularly large impact here.
"――Ora! ! "
I shoved my way to the partition and blew through the sliding door with a headbutt.
" "
The drunken old men, suddenly quiet, turned to us with stunned looks on their faces.
Beside them were half-naked ladies. Money was scattered all over the place. Apparently, they had called up for female companions and were paying them money to strip for them.
And at the end of the room, a waitress with a troubled look on her face. It sounds like she was taking all the caution she could. After all, this is a good inn.
"Uh……Ah!? "
After three seconds, they noticed. The man in the top seat, dressed in a suit, looks at me with an astonished expression on his face, "Why is Second Firstest here!? " He had an astonished look on his face.
"Kyaa!? ", "No way! ", "Second Triple Crown! ? ", "Why is he here!? "
The ladies were also surprised, covering their exposed breasts with their arms.
Why? Because you guys are too loud.
"Who's the boss?"
I tried my best to speak calmly.
Then, the older man in the top seat raised his hand as if afraid.
"Tell me your name."
"Th-This is Earl Chilima O'Moon."
For some reason, the man next to him answered.
"I didn't ask you. It was to you."
"I am pleased to meet you, Your Excellency Second. My name is Chilima. I never expected to encounter His Excellency in such a place――"
Pointing my finger at him and urging him on, Chilima continued his words to greet me with some fright, and then I interrupted him......
"Okay, fine."
I turned on my heel without a second thought.
This is a method I learned from Windfield. With these kinds of people, you only ask for their names. That is what works best, she said. That's a very typical method of hers.
"I'm sorry I broke the sliding door."
I apologized to the waitress, handed over the repair and inconvenience fee on the spot, and returned to my seat.
After that, the group of neighboring guests left the place one after another as if it were a wake.
And so the peaceful evening meal time returned. I'm so very happy.
Incidentally, early the next morning, the Firstest's residence received a very polite letter of apology from Earl O'Moon as well as a box of pastries. Apparently, the effect was outstanding.
"Master. I look forward to working with you today."
9:00 AM. While waiting in the living room for the other participant of the one-day monster hunting tour to learn 【Spearmanship】, there appeared Champani, a young maid with elegant wavy, fluffy blonde hair.
Upon closer inspection, one can see that her makeup was perfect, her hair was flawlessly set, her maid's outfit was sparklingly arranged, and there was a faint scent of flowers in the air. She's full of spirit!
"Yeah, nice to meet you…… Huh? "
During the greeting, I suddenly recalled something.
"Weren't you into Swordsmanship? "
"You remembered me!? I'm so touched! "
When I pointed this out, Champani clasped her hands together in front of her chest and made a small jump with a delighted expression on her face.
"I am very good at thrusting. But with the rapier, I often had trouble with its lack of reach, so I decided to take this opportunity to switch to Spearmanship."
"Is that so? That's a good decision."
They think for themselves and set their own policies to develop their strengths. It's evidence that they think carefully about their own development. You're quite the ambitious girl.
When I praised her, Champani said, "I'm so happy!" and hopped up and down again with joy. This girl is cute.
"Well, today's destination is the slime forest."
"Slime forest? "
I asked Anko to transfer and summon us to the 『Slime Forest』 on the outskirts of the Royal Capital. It is a hunting ground for beginners.
Champani asked, "Why come to such a place now? " wondering about the location.
"This forest is actually quite deep. In two senses."
"I see! You mean in both structure and nature, right? "
"Huh? Yeah. That's correct."
That phrase, you sound kind of smart.
As Champani said, this forest goes deeper and deeper. It is a place that should never be underestimated, for beyond that point, monsters may appear that beginners may not be able to stand against.
In other words, it is a forest of great depth, with a facade for beginners in the shallower areas and for intermediate to advanced users in the deeper areas.
Rather than dungeons where the strength of the monsters that appear is roughly constant, this type of place can respond to various requirements, from weak to strong monsters, depending on the purpose. This is the most suitable place for this intensive training for 【Spearmanship】skill acquisition.
"Well then, let's start with Knight Spearmanship."
Soldier and Lance have already been learned from the skill books in the Royal Great Library.
In one day today, we will learn everything from Knight to Dragon King. No worries, learning the 【Spearmanship】 skill is not that difficult (personal opinion).
"Very well, Master! "
Champani's spirited reply opened our day of slime hunting.
"Okay, now it's time for Rook Spearmanship. For this one, we need to split up."
After a few hours of concentrated, fast-paced completion of the acquisition requirements, the next step was already to learn Rook.
"Split up? "
"Yeah. Anyway, we have a lot of work to do. Use the counterattack of Gold Spearmanship to hunt down two hundred slimes in the shallows."
"Gold's counterattack? Okay, I understand."
The condition for learning 《Rook Spearmanship》is to "defeat two hundred monsters in a row by using the counterattack effect of 《Gold Spearmanship》". The secret is that it is a series of two hundred consecutive ones. If there is even one other attack done or received in between, the previous number of times will be reset.
However, it is not so difficult to activate the counterattack effect of the skill 《Gold Spearmanship》, since the condition for activating is to be "attacked during the activation time". Even 《Gold Spearmanship》 at the 16th class has a preparation time of 2.6 seconds and an activation time of 3.2 seconds. If the preparations begin in time with the slime's preliminary movements of attack, it becomes as easy to perform as it was to get Midgarsdormr.
"Do you want to compete?"
"Seems like you read my mind! "
So, I spiced up the tedious learning process a little bit.
"Let's go! "
"Yes! "
A few minutes later, I realized something.
There are so many people in the slime forest.
"……Maybe."
Suddenly it occurred to him to sneak up behind the people who had come into the forest to see who they were.
"Ah, I knew it."
My prediction was right on the mark.
The identity of the visitors was that of the students of the 『Royal Magic Academy』.
They hold a training camp several times a year in this slime forest. I knew about this event because I had participated in it once when I was a foreign student since I had too much free time. This just happened to coincide with our mastering schedule, apparently.
Well, now what do we do?
As novices, they are not likely to come deep into the forest, even during the recon exercise that is part of the training camp course.
All we have left is learning Dragon Horse and Dragon King. These will be done deep in the forest, so there is not a problem, but the Rook mastering we are currently doing is best done in the shallows. If this is the case, it is extremely likely that we will run into students from the Royal Magic Academy.
……Is a turmoil inevitable? I'm afraid it would interfere with training.
Then let's change the plan. I will give priority to learning 《Dragon Horse Spearmanship》, which can be learned without Rook and Spearmanship, and then go home early today and learn 《Rook Spearmanship》 and 《Dragon King Spearmanship》 at a later date.
"Champani is…… Over there?"
I proceeded through the forest, avoiding any sign of people, to meet up with her.
"Huh!? It's Panni! "
"Eh, you're kidding! Oh, really, it's Panni! "
"Wow, she hasn't changed. Or rather, a maid's gown? Why? "
"Ah, it's you girls……"
I spotted Champani and approached her to call out to her―― and then three girls appeared who called out to her before I did.
I immediately hid myself behind a tree and looked at the girls.
The girls spoke in familiar tones to Champani and soon surrounded her.
"……It's been a while. What are you doing in a place like this? "
"How funny. That's our line, though."
"We're exchange students right now. We are all honored students, see? At that Vinceton Academy. Well, we were chosen."
"Is it the Royal Magic Academy's, training camp, recon? Something along those lines. Then, while we were checking around to make sure there were no threats, we ran into you, Panni."
The four apparently shared a classmate-like relationship.
But then, it seemed to me that Champani's expression was clouded……
"Pfft…… Hahaha! But still, a maid?! "
"Panni, that's so funny. It's the best, seriously."
"Hahaha! I guess you've fallen as far as you could fall."
……I see, I understand. That's the kind of people they are.
"Hey, let's report back to Tebow's father later. The young daughter of the "Faana family" is now a maid! I'm sure they will have a good laugh! "
"Please stop it. We were just recently elevated to the rank of Earl, so I can't do too many bad things anymore."
"It's nothing much, it'll only be a little bit! "
"Gahahahaha," they laughed vulgarly. However, their mannerisms included graceful movements that made me think they must be fine ladies. It was hard to imagine from their tone of voice, but I guess they are proper young ladies in some respects.
Especially that woman, Tebow, who seems to be the daughter of an Earl. I remember hearing that name just this morning. This was the useful information about the O'Moon Earl family that Yukari shared with me as background music for my morning meal.
Tebow O'Moon is, yup, the daughter of yesterday's drunken Earl Chilima O'Moon. Ha ha, no wonder……
"Ah, what a relief. We've been wondering what the fake Panni looked like now."
"You've already fallen, but you were more ladylike than anyone else, you know? You were always hiding your true nature, pretending to be nice and quiet. It's still annoying to me now that I remember it."
"Good for you, right, Panni? You got to become a maid! You did it. Now you can become the perfect young lady of your dreams! Just kidding."
Whoa……They're amazing, in a sense. The bullying of Eko was terrible, but this one was no less so.
"Huh? But I'm curious. As I recall, we specifically asked your father to lower Panni into slavery."
"……! ! "
"Wow, that's scary. Don't stare at me…… it's creepy."
"Even though she's not a noble, she tried to remain in the Vinceton Academy, so that's what she gets."
"Don't lower yourselves. That academy is a place for noble daughters. It's not a place for a fake like her."
"Oh, I get it! About Panni, she was bought, right?! That's why she's a maid. A slave maid! "
"Yeah, yeah! Then, I wonder if she might be doing that kind of service!? "
"Geez, it's gross! But it might suit you! "
Champani clenched her fists and raised her voice at the three who laughed at her mockingly.
"I am…… not being used in such a manner! Master is not like that! "
There was a moment of silence―― and immediately after, the three of them laughed clutching their bellies.
"Master, she says! "
"Speaking like someone being used, she's totally thinking like a slave now! "
"Oh, that's hilarious ...... Hey Panni, do you understand? A slave maid is the furthest thing from a lady, you know? Think about it for a minute. You, Panni, are never going to be a lady for the rest of your life, okay? Hey, aren't you in despair? Fufufufufu! "
Did this woman know that Champani had a yearning to be a noble lady and was using her power to try to squash it? It's clear, this one is black. She's a black woman.
Champani, on the other hand, never said anything like "This is your fault".
Slowly, Champani opened her mouth, blissfully, gracefully…… so, in a very ladylike manner.
"I have never forgotten my dream, not even for a moment. I am proud to be a daughter of the Viscount Faana household, and I vowed that I would never sell my heart, no matter what might happen to me. No matter what you do, I will not break. I will continue to be me until the end of my life. This is my path."
――I was taken aback.
She was so beautiful when she dreamed, when she talked about her path.
How can one not admire a woman with such beautiful will and conviction in her heart?
No matter what anyone says, no matter what obstacles she faces, she will never falter, never break, never waver, and will continue to walk straight ahead, focusing only on her own dreams.
……Stupid. That kind of thing is bound to be hard. Blood will gush incessantly from your heart. You will want to stop again and again. Yet you are a fool for not stopping your steps. You're so stupid, dumb, silly, and helplessly…… the coolest person!!
"Tch……! "
As soon as Champani finished, Tebow slapped Champani on the cheek.
Her slap was so weak that she probably wasn't even a full-blown magician. Champani did not dodge, much less fight back, but simply took the blow on the cheek, endured the pain silently, and stared at her opponent with a sharp stare.
Never be distraught. Why? If you listened to her words carefully, you would know that much. Because she is a "young lady". Because her heart has been that of a young lady ever since she carried that dream in her heart. The young lady in her wouldn't be so distraught after being verbally abused and slapped……!
"――Champani."
I called out her name for the first time. (TLN: Second has the tendency to call everyone "you" or "omae", which is a very rude manner of speaking, and yes, even girls or nobility.)
That name is worth calling. Of tremendous value that I sincerely want to call aloud.
"M-Master!? Were you watching!? "
She turned around in surprise and stared at my face, a small drop glistening in the corner of her eye.
It's a tiny little piece of her heart's blood that desperately, painstakingly held back and still spilled out a little bit.
"Eh? Mas……ter……huh……! ? "
Tebow and her two cronies turned pale and exclaimed.
Well, it's only obvious. I'd be troubled if they weren’t surprised. All I ask is that there would be no leaking incidents.
"Nice to meet you, Tebow O'Moon. I'm Second Firstest."
Who is up and who is down? Let's get this straight from the beginning.
"Issenza, Eishou, Reiou, or Triple Crown, or Ambassador Extraordinary. Or if you're prepared for the consequences, you can also drop the title. You can call me whatever you like."
……Bow down, little girl. You stand before the world's number one. Now, tremble and cower like a small animal in fear of its own safety.
And make sure you know whose belongings you are messing with.
"Your Excellency, Second, I never thought I'd see you at ...... in a place like this."
"You, like your father, say things I'm tired of hearing."
"----! ? L-Like my father……!? "
"Yes, we met yesterday. He was extremely rude. Am I an inconvenience? "
"N-No! No way! I'm sorry……"
Unfortunately, your trusty Daddy is also a step beneath me.
No one is going to protect you. There is nowhere to run. You have to fight on your own. Here, with me.
You have been maliciously and continuously crushing Champani with your power, haven't you? If that's the case, how can you complain when someone does the exact same thing to you?
What shall I do with these girls?
Shall we go back to the Royal Magic Academy together and state the truth as it is in front of the whole school? Or we could go to the Vinceton Academy or something and expose the whole situation to the light of day. Oh yeah, I'd love to give you a tour of my house, always with a clear hostility towards you. It would be nice to think aloud this and that about the future of Earl O'Moon's family right next to her.
What would these girls think if they had to spend days with everyone on Firstest's grounds staring at the three of them as if they were their parents' enemies?
Would they beg for it to stop? Would they apologize by rubbing their foreheads on the floor? Even if that were the case, I wouldn't stop. How many times has Champani wished for this in her heart? Yet, she never once showed it and continued to be a "young lady" with an elegant face. There is no option in my mind to let the three girls go, at least until I can truly acknowledge their virtuousness.
"Master. That's enough."
"…………What? "
It was unexpected.
I was looking for different ways to serve the fish on my cutting board when Champani suddenly said something like that.
What does she mean by that? Is she saying that these women should be absolved?
if so……
"I hold no grudge against them. The miracle of meeting you, Master, in this way, is thanks to these women who had turned me into a slave. That's why, that's why……"
"That's why? "
"It pains me to see you soiling your beautiful hands, Master."
……Stupid. As I said, a fool of the highest order. Ultra-duper stupid.
This girl must have been in a lot of pain, and yet she says things like this.
I've never heard a more ladylike thing to say in a situation like this……!
"……Your idea of an elegant young lady is one who hates sin and hates no person, who never thinks of revenge, who is always benevolent, kind, attentive, disciplined, strong, beautiful, pretty, with perfect makeup, hair, clothes, perfume, perfection in all aspects.
"Yeah……That is correct. My dream. My ideal. I have always been like that. Even if I am Master's maid, that is the core of my being that I will never break."
Yeah, it's crazy.
Somewhere in her life, Champani went irretrievably, irrevocably insane.
And it was, amazingly…… exactly the same insanity as me.
As me, who bet my life on Mobius Online and remained more obsessed than anyone else with the number one spot in the world.
"…………We'll put Rook Spearmanship aside for the moment. We'll learn Dragon Horse Spearmanship first."
"Ye……Yes! Understood, Master! "
Turning our backs to Tebow and the others as if they were no longer worth looking at, Champani and I continued deeper into the forest, ignoring the voices behind us.
We have plenty of other priorities.
Punishment against the three of them, she said, was not necessary. She doesn't want to get my hands dirty.
Then, with that in mind, let's let the matter slide.
But when I get home, I'll just tell the facts as they are to…… the best possible person I can think of, that head maid.
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Thank you for reading.
Cheat sheet
Stats details
＜Status Details＞
- HP Hit Points
- MP Magic Points
- SP Stamina Points
- STR Short range attack skill power, strength, physical power.
- DEX Long range attack skill power, dexterity, hit rate.
- AGI Quickness, avoidance rate.
- INT Attack Magic skill power.
- LUK Good luck, critical rate.
- VIT Simple defense.
- MGR Magic defense.
Types of combat skills
Named after shogi pieces (The word in bold is the one being used in this translation). From easier to acquire to harder.
- Pawn/Soldier (Fuhyou)
- Lance(Kyousha)
- Knight (Keima)
- Silver General (Ginshou)
- Gold General (Kinshou)
- Bishop (Kakugyou)
- Rook (Hisha)
- Promoted Bishop/Dragon Horse(Ryuuma)
- Promoted Rook/Dragon King (Ryuuou).
List of Swordsmanship skills
Swordsmanship
- 《Soldier Swordsmanship》 Normal attack.
- 《Lance Swordsmanship》 Piercing attack.
- 《Knight Swordsmanship》 Precision attack.
- 《Silver Swordsmanship》 Strong single-target attack.
- 《Gold Swordsmanship》 Small-range attack to all directions.
- 《Bishop Swordsmanship》 Quick and powerful piercing attack
- 《Rook Swordsmanship》 Rush piercing attack
- 《Dragon Horse Swordsmanship》 Powerful ranged attack in all directions
- 《Dragon King Swordsmanship》 Most powerful range attack, takes time to prepare
List of Shieldmanship skills
Shieldmanship
- 《Soldier Shieldmanship》 Normal defense.
- 《Lance Shieldmanship》 Piercing deflection.
- 《Knight Shieldmanship》 Defense + knockback.
- 《Silver Shieldmanship》 Defense +chance to parry
- 《Gold Shieldmanship》 Ranged guided defense + knockback.
- 《Bishop Shieldmanship》 Reinforced defense (Temporarily boosts VIT and MGR)
- 《Rook Shieldmanship》 Rush attack
- 《Dragon Horse Shieldmanship》 ???
- 《Dragon King Shieldmanship》 Powerful shield attack, takes time to prepare
List of Archery skills
Archery
- 《Soldier Archery》 Normal range attack.
- 《Lance Archery》 Piercing range attack.
- 《Knight Archery》 Precise sniping range attack.
- 《Silver Archery》 Strong single-target range attack.
- 《Gold Archery》 Weaker range attack with added knockback.
- 《Bishop Archery》 Strong piercing range attack.
- 《Rook Archery》 Very strong single-target range attack with scaling % damage.
- 《Dragon Horse Archery》 Powerful Area of Effect piercing range attack.
- 《Dragon King Archery》 Powerful on-impact range attack, takes time to prepare
Types of Magic skills
They use the “Form” or “step” system of martial arts. From lower to higher.
- First Form Regular attack
- Second Form Extended range attack
- Third Form Strong single target attack
- Fourth Form Strong extended range attack
- Fifth Form Extremely powerful extended range attack
- Their cast time becomes longer in this order First→Third→Second→Fourth→Fifth.
Ranking of the skills
From lower to higher, then it changes to the “Dan” system of martial arts, which means Grade.
- 16th class
- 15th class
- 14th class
- 13th class
- 12h class
- 11th class
- 10th class
- 9th class
- 8th class
- 7th class
- 6th class
- 5th class
- 4th class
- 3rd class
- 2nd class
- 1st class
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Title
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Sousaku - 創作 - We Create! 
man, heads will be rolling tonight, blood spilt everywhere 🤣🤣🤣
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Lilly-chan on Second’s back. It’s like a cat carrying an ox. XD
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