Seeker 69

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Chapter 69. Worth More Than Tens of Millions of Yen

We have arrived at the 7th floor.

From today (technically, from yesterday), this will be our main place to make money.

Although I had the impression at the stage of yesterday's initial exploration that we had "conquered" most of the 7th floor, I still had some concerns.

The first point of concern was the high MP consumption.

When we left the dungeon after completing the round-trip course to the small hall where the treasure chest was located, Kazane-san and I were on the verge of running out of MP.

Yesterday's exploration was just about eight hours of actual work.

If we assume that we will be working full-time for eight hours every day, we would have to rate it as still somewhat dangerous.

And speaking of dangerous points, there is one more.

The battle with the two monsters on the seventh layer was also a close call.

And for some unknown reason, we were to encounter them today in the first battle of the seventh layer.

"There they are, two mutant apes. I'm sorry, Kazane-san, but I'm going according to the plan. The one on the left is the first target."

"Yeah, totally ok. I don't want Daichi-kun to do the hard part either."

Two giant gorillas come rushing toward us with a rumbling sound.

They are as agile as ever, not befitting their huge bodies.

Against them, I, Kazane, and Yumizuki each raise the magical power in our bodies.

"Yuzuki is also right on plan. Please check their HP movements with [Monster Appraisal] as well."

"Roger that, senpai♪"

"Don't give me that sweet feeling. It's disgusting."

"That's terrible! Isn't it every boy's dream to be called senpai by a cute junior girl?

"You're not that kind of character, are you?"

While I was giving them advice, they were ready to activate the magic.

I, Kazane-san, and Yuzuki all launch our attack magic at once.

"[Rock Bullet]"

"[Wind Slash]"

"[Burn Blaze]"

With a roar, the three types of magic exploded.

The ranged magic unleashed by Yumzuki burned two mutant apes at the same time.

On the other hand, the single attack magic that Kazane and I each unleashed hit the left side of the two mutant apes.

But of course, the strong mutant ape wouldn't fall just because of that.

Next, Kazane-san and I each hit one mutant ape.

I took the one on the left with more damage.

Kazane-san takes the one with less damage on the right.

When dealing with two mutant apes, the most troublesome thing is that you have to deal with both of them at the same time.

Conversely, if you can shoot down one of them on the first move, you can calmly deal with the remaining one with three people.

Therefore, I, with my greater firepower, chose the tactic of first taking out one of them without fail.

"Yuzuki, what's the remaining HP on the left!"

"55/138! 40% left!"

40% left!

As I listened to Yuzuki's report, I held my spear up to the mutant ape that approached me, and I gathered the power of my skill in my arm and weapon.

My arm and the entire spear get enveloped in a pale glow.

The mutant ape comes just in front of me and raises its stiff arm with frightening force.

I activate my skill a beat before it beat me.

"Take this! [Triple Strikes]!"

My arm moved back and forth in rapid succession at a speed that would normally be impossible.

The partisan's sharp tip pierced deeply into the mutant ape's torso three times.

The mutant ape's stiff arm never swung down.

After a moment, the large monster in front of me disappears in a black haze.

"Good!"

I let out a small shout of joy.

Skill [Triple Strikes]

It's a great skill I learned from the scroll from the treasure chest in the small hall.

Its effect is to perform thrust attacks with melee weapons three times in a row in an instant.

It's a skill that exerts its power most effectively when used with a spear or sword, and it seems that it can deal three times the damage of a normal attack.

Consumed MP is heavy at 8, but I think it's worth it.

However, if you were to ask me if the value I had acquired by myself at the present stage, sacrificing the sale price of more than 10 million yen, I would have to say that it is indeed subtle.

On the one hand-

"Goo...!"

Kazane-san, who was fighting another mutant ape, was blown away by her fist blow.

"Kazane-san!"

"Hey, I've been making a lot of mistakes lately. But it's okay, I'm fine."

Kazane-san quickly straightened and wielded two Kris to the mutant ape.

Her two quick flashes cut sharply through the giant gorilla's torso.

Kazane-san, the atmosphere is completely different from when she gets attacked by mutant apes before, and I don't see any signs of danger.

It doesn't look like the damage is small, but it doesn't look like it's serious either.

The Black Clothes that Kazane-san is wearing must be doing a good job.

It's a bit disappointing that even with that much performance, it doesn't do any damage, but is that too luxurious against a mutant ape?

After all that, we took out the other mutant ape without any problems, without taking any more hits.

The battle with the former formidable enemy become a fairly easy victory.

Celebrate the victory with a high five, and heal the damaged Kazane with [Earth Heal].

By the way, Kazane-san's HP before healing had decreased to "42/60".

Compared to yesterday when 60% of her HP gone with one blow, the damage taken has been halved.

I expected more outrageous defensive power from the Black Clothes, but it's a dramatic enough effect.

"Thank you, Daichi-kun♪"

After finishing her healing, Kazane-san said so with a big smile.

I love you. I want to hug you right now.

I'm still exploring the dungeon, so I'll be restrained.

But after that, Kazane-san, who stood in front of me, put her hand on her waist and frowned.

"But Daichi-kun, 'disgusting' is terrible. Onee-chan doesn't remember raising Daichi-kun like that."

"Eh, what are you talking about?"

I said to Kazane-san, "It's disgusting"...?

I don't think I should.

Also, I don't remember being raised by Kazane-oneechan.

Then, it was Yuzuki who hurriedly intervened to stop him.

"I-I'm fine, Kazane-san. Senpai has always been like this."

"Is that so? I'm fine with Hotaru-chan..."

"Hmm...? Ah, that's what I said to Yuzuki. It just means that it doesn't suit Yuzuki..."

"Ah, you haven't regretted it! Even so, the other person is hurt! Daichi-kun is cold to Hotaru-chan! Please be more kind!"

"Eh... Ah, yes. Excuse me."

"Ka, Kazane-san, it's fine~."

Isn't the human relationship at the party getting more complicated than before?

But, hmmm, being nice to Yuzuki.

It's hard to be kind to me because I'm dealing with glue.