Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne? Vol 1 Chapter 88

Year 7442, Month 8, Day 24

After I was released from the King and Queens I returned to my horse with an exhausted face. I put away my tools for repair and this time I took out my measure tape while asking the slave or whatever that was watching after the horses where Baron Logan of the first knight group is located.

Just as I was told when I tried going to the area between the second and third inner citadels and I found the group of about 10 knights from last night gathered together. Hey now, wasn't the first knight group busy? After greeting them and I was politely lead to a room. I guess I'm going to take measurements here. There was one guy who was about to get naked so,

"The rubber armor is something you put on above your armor padding so it's fine if you keep your padding on."

And after saying that I quickly started taking measurements. Since it took around 15 minutes per person, I ended up spending close to three hours measuring sizes and keeping a record of them. They ordered 10 suits of rubber protectors, 2 kite s.h.i.+elds, and 4 small s.h.i.+elds like bucklers like what my older sister uses. Uwa, this is some pretty good business.

I was trying to control myself from letting the fact that I was grinning on the inside from showing while making records and Baron Logan started talking to me.

"However..can you really finish 10 suits of armor by the end of the year? I've started to worry about it a bit."

It's not particularly a problem. After I left Taylor was making armor all on her own after all. I'm sure if someone else helps then they can finish it much faster and older brother and sister-in-law would gladly help out. Even in terms of rubber they should have started gathering from field #5 by now and #6 might even be ready pretty soon. And..we've been under the care of the leader and Queen Yulusufol after all.

"N~~ I don't think it will be a problem though...Since it's a job from someone my older sister has been under the care of we can't treat you badly. The problem is how much time it takes for my letter and the advance payment to arrive. In the case of the letter, if there's no caravan going in that direction then it will take some time..so at the longest it might even take up to a month and a half for ti to arrive."

"If it's about your older sister then you don't need to worry about her. It's become a problem for us whether or not she might overtake us. However.. it's true that there's some distance to your household.. Oh~ come to think of it was Bal still around?"

"Ha, right here."

"You were going to Viscount Penlaid's place supervising a practice maneuver right? Take the letter and advance payment along with you when you go then. And, find a caravan that's heading towards Keel from around there and order them to take it. Were you departing the day after tomorrow was it?"

"Ha, that's right. That's a good idea. Greed-kun, on the morning the day after tomorrow I'll go to your inn to receive the letter. Is it fine if I take the advance payment along with me at that time? It would have been fine today as well but the reception window for luxury tax in Rombertia is closed in the morning so I don't think it would be a problem to pay the taxes in Baldukk. If it's too much trouble then I'll pay the taxes for you over here but...What's the company registration number for Bakuddo?"

The knight named Bal asked me that. I forgot about taxes. s.h.i.+t. Also what's a company registration number? I don't know about it.

"Eh? Company? Registration number?

Ah, we don't have our own company. Up until now everything that Bakuddo produces that is being sold outside of Marquis Webdos territory is products we mediated through Webdos Company. What would be best to do?"

If it's something I don't know then it's best to ask honestly. If you get too proud over these sorts of things it turns bad.

"Mu, I see, if you're not registered as a company then it will be bad from here on out...Hey, someone go to the government office and register them. Since you're a member of a Viscount family it will only take a bit of money for the registration. It's 500,000 Z. If one of our members goes along with you then I'm sure they'll register you immediately as well. Also, since it'll be categorized as doing trades across multiple territories make sure you register as a Type-2 Third Variety. With that you'll be able to freely do business anywhere inside of our country. It's fine if you pay the taxes in either Rombertia or Baldukk."

Baron Logan taught me about it. I guess when you make it to the leader of the first knight group you need to know a variety of things. It's some appreciated advice. But, 500,000 Z is just a little bit of money..I don't know if it's because he's a Baron or because he's the leader of a knight group but..

"Thank you very much for teaching me about it. Well then, since I've finished recording the measurements I would like to go and register. Also, before that I would like to greet my older sister, but is it possible?"

After I said that and Baron Logan said,

"Eh...Well I guess it's fine."

He says that while grinning and,

"Ah, the third company is by the riverbed today right? I guess so..Hack. You go together with him. Including the procedures for the company as well. That thing the other day...What was it..when I bought that spear from a company in some count's territory the one who went along to register was you right? I'm leaving it to you."

He called out to one knight.

"Ha..I understand."

After the knight named Hack who looks to be in his late 20s responded like that to the Baron and he said to me.

"I'll go together with you. Then shall we go?"

I straddle my horse and then followed along with Hack to the government office. According to the explanation by Hack and the one in charge of the government office, companies require registration in each territory and it seems that depending on their cla.s.sification the products they can deal in, the taxes, and the territories they can do business are different. It seems that the ultimate company that can do business in any territory including outside of the country and can deal in any type of merchandise is a Type-1 First Variety. A company which can do business in any territory including outside of the country and is limited only by not dealing in military goods is a Type-1 Second Variety. The opposite of that where it can only deal in military goods is a Type-1 Third Variety. It's split up in the same for companies that can do business anywhere within the country under the Type-2 cla.s.sification. The final cla.s.sification Type-3 is limited to only the territory they're registered like only doing business within Baldukk and Rombertia. Obviously the largest number of registered companies are Type-3 Second Variety. Restaurants and inns would be under that cla.s.sification. Next is Type-3 First Variety.

Furthermore, what is considered military goods isn't just weapons and armor, but preserved food, war horses, saddles, other horse equipment, and even military purpose tents and carriages are included. The only thing not included in military goods in modern day j.a.pan is the food. Medical supplies, normal food, and furniture aren't included in military goods. In other words, putting it in terms of Bakuddo's products, it's possible to force sandals through as military goods but simple rubber cloth that hasn't been sewn isn't included. Cus.h.i.+ons and things that you can attach to the saddle are included but things like normal mats aren't included. The water bed is included..probably not.

The fee for registration is 100,000,000 Z for Type-1. However it's only in the case of commoners and Free People. It's only 10,000,000 Z for n.o.bles. Type-2 is 50,000,000 Z. 5,000,000 Z for n.o.bles. Type-3 is 1,000,000 Z. 100,000 Z for n.o.bles. And in terms of cla.s.sification there's no additional cost for the second variety. The first variety costs three times more. The third variety costs two times more. Huh? Don't you think it's strange? Normally it would cost me 100,000,000 Z for the Type-2 Third Variety. Even if I deduct the fact that I'm a n.o.ble it's still 10,000,000 Z.

Obviously the amounts I just said are when you have no connections or backing. However, I have with me what would make my plate from Marquis Webdos go pale, the first knight group. In order to purchase and research various equipment the knight group purchases small amounts of equipment from various places so only the first knight group has the authority to forcefully push a Type-2 Third Variety of company through for just a handling charge. If that wasn't the case then for just buying a single sword or spear there might end up being tens of companies taking their own margin between the sale.

Since my household is the one manufacturing the products it's seen as a blessing that they can deal directly with the producer. It doesn't matter if it's a Third Variety as long as the official company has been created then it's in my favor. Normally the condom's are medical supplies as well but the name of them is "Saya" after all. If I were to say they're equipment for men I'm sure the King would say, "Yeah, that's OK." If it's no good then I'll just ask a favor from them King and get the cla.s.sification changed to First Variety. Well, even if I go the formal route then it's only 5,000,000 Z to make the change so if I put half a month of profits from the dungeon into it then I can do it anytime. 

Rather than that it's bigger that I was able to skip over the annoying qualification inspections and procedures for issuing my license. Viva! Absolute monarchy! It wouldn't go this way in a const.i.tutional rule or democracy I'm sure.

Also, it seems I can create a plate for the company. I wonder if it's something like the Marquis Webdos plate for proof of pa.s.sage inside the country? No, a n.o.ble like myself can move around within the country with no proof of pa.s.sage with no problems. Ah, I'm sure it would be convenient to bring Zulu and Angela to Bakuddo. It seems this plate will take about 2-3 weeks to be completed.

Now then, my business at the government office is completed. After this I just need to take a look at sisters sullen face before returning to Baldukk. I follow after Hack to the riverbed. Oh~ They're training. It doesn't seem like they're on horseback for today but I guess that's the training of the first knight group huh? Come to think of it I never properly saw the training of the knight group in Keel. Hack says,

"Right now, the third company is in the middle of training. I'll go get permission from the commander of the third company so could you wait here for just a moment?"

After saying that and he prodded the stomach of his horse and headed towards the knight group in the middle of training. I wonder if the company commander is backbitten and called Chuusuke* in Orth as well?

"Short rest!"

The one who seems to be the company commander raised his voice. Everyone seems to have fallen over in exhaustion. Ah, is that armor sister? It was different. I guess one of the squires because sister doesn't have a physique that good. Ah, so that's sister. After being called out by Hack what seems to be Mill looked over here. After seeing me waving my hand and it seems she finally noticed me and dragged her exhausted body over here.

"Sister, it's been a while."

I say that with a smile on my face and,

"Hey you. Get off your horse. And, what is that? That head? Did you awaken to beauty even though you're just an Al? How cheeky."

and said that. It's true. It's painful that I can't say the real reason in response to that. It was my best effort saying "It looks good on me right?" to try and cover it up.

"What's going on with this horse? Isn't it a good horse?"

Sister said that while patting the neck of my war horse.

"Ah, when I left the house brother gave it to me. Supposedly it's the one that brother used when he was in the Webdos knight group. It's a good horse right?"

I said it proudly to Mill. Just as expected of the horse brother used it's well disciplined and I said that it listens to my orders almost like telepathy.

"Eh? This child, it's the one brother used.."

That's right~ You want it right? I won't give it to you~

"And, did you become an adventurer?"

Mill is patting the neck of my war horse while saying it.

"Yeah, I'm in Baldukk right now. I'm entering the dungeon."

I stick my chest out a bit.

"I see..I guess if it's you then you'd be fine on your own...Be careful that you don't get injured."

What the, saying such kind things.

"Fu..Did you think I was alone? I already have 5 subordinates~ I met three of them along the way and hired them. Two of them are slaves I bought. Though I say that one of them I bought using the money I got from father when I left the house though, the other one I bought with the money I earned in the dungeon~"

"Ehh..Are you earning that much? You're amazing!"

Oh~ praise me more.

"That's right. When I save up some money and become a rich person I'll treat you to something."

"That p.i.s.ses me off. But, what about your armor? You have some right?"

"Ah, I was called by his majesty the King today and went to the castle"eh..Why!?""

It seems she was surprised that I was called out by the King and appeared in the castle. Well, I guess that's true.

"His majesty was using the water bed. It was for repairing that."

Mill was surprised it seems. I guess she didn't know.

"He~! That's amazing! So the stuff we make at home was even used by his majesty!"

"I know right. Not to mention, it was the first lot we made after sister-in-law got pregnant with Zett and Becky! He's a frequent customer. That had a sale price of 7,000,000 Z (7 gold coins)."

She was pleased along with me.

"7,000,000 Z huh? I can't pay 7,000,000  for a bed~"

That's only obvious.

"What's that, sister has the one I gave you at the start of this year right? You're still using that right?"

"Yeah, that bed is nice. Thanks to it I can sleep soundly."

Oh, come to think of it everyone in the first knight group was rich. I wonder how much their wages are?

"Come to think of it, since sister is in the first knight group as well your wages must be quite high right? About how much are you getting?"

I tried asking like that.

"Hnn, since I'm still young and a new knight it's not that high. Just 13,200,000 Z per year."

Huh? You're still 18 right? Rather, 13,200,000 at that age..Ama..amazing~ Excluding bonuses Ralpha is only making 2,400,000 Z per year. Putting aside me treating you, you should treat me to something. I guess she misunderstood since I was surprised so she said even further.

"Even with this it's increased quite a bit since I was a squire."

No wait, I'm not surprised because it's too little, I'm surprised at how much it is. Ah, I see, after leaving the house Mill entered the knight group right away. I'm sure she doesn't know the value of money. She shouldn't have even used money for shopping once until she entered the knight group.

"Sister..that's a crazy high amount. It's probably way more than the average expenses for a year of our house in Bakuddo. The weekly pay of a squire in the Webdos knight group is 43,000 Z. It's about 2,5000,000 Z per year. I'm sure true knights don't even get double that amount."

I said while amazed.

"Eh? Is that so? How much was it when I was a squire again? I don't think it was 10,000,000 Z last year. Come to think of it, according to what I've we're receiving three times the wages of other knight groups. I wonder if it's a lot?"

Don't joke with me, s.h.i.+t. Mother, let's at least teach her about the value of money before letting her out of the house~

"Sister you know..Don't you go shopping on your days off? Do you not eat outside? You at least go and buy clothes right.."

"Eh? Since we're told to rest on days off, I review for my academic lessons. After that is sleeping. I'm fine with just my armor padding for clothes so I don't have any. The food is free in the knight station after all. In my case, it doesn't cost any money to repair my armor as well. Ah, that's right. I'm still using the sword I received from older brother while maintaining it. Even though other people's swords got worn-out in around half a year. This sword doesn't get damaged at all. Even when hitting them together it's quite durable. It's a good sword."

Obviously don't put it together with the average caste sword around there. It comes out as Special Forged Steel even with Identify. Even in terms of value while it doesn't reach your annual salary it's about the same price as 10 average swords. Rather~ so she was training seriously..I guess if that wasn't the case there's no way she would have been able to become a true knight. Even though I've been wandering here and there to try and lose my virginity..in the end I still haven't been able to do it, but somehow I've started to feel apologetic.

"Is all the money you've received up until untouched? You aren't using it?"

"Yeah, there's almost no spare time to go shopping after all. Ah, when I went home on my breaks I used it on food and inns. I was surprised at how cheap it was. I wonder if they gave me a discount for being in the first knight group?"

It's already fine. I've understood.

"Well, it's not a bad thing to have some savings though, I think it would be good if you walked around the town a bit more and learned the market price of various things. If it's like that then you'll have some trouble when you get married in the future. When I left the house I was told by father to watch the town for about 10 days and learn various things."

It was my limit just saying that.

"I see. Next time I have time I'll try taking a look at the town."

"Yeah, I think it would be best if you do that. Since I still intend to remain in Baldukk for several years, let's go and eat together sometime. I'm staying at the "Boil Manor" in Baldukk. If you send me a letter than I'll match my days off with you."

"I guess so. Another time."

"Ah, and I forgot to say it. I took orders for armor from Baron Logan and 9 others. I guess it's because sister and the other squires advertised it? It seemed like everyone wanted it. In addition with Baron Logan as the mediator I was able to make a company. It's called Greed Company. I'm going to sell Bakuddo's rubber products wholesale to the first knight group. Also, what was his name again? That's right, the person named Bal-san is going to head out the day after tomorrow right? Since it seems he's going to deliver the letter for the order, if sister writes a letter before then I'm sure he'll deliver it if you ask as well."

"Eh? Bal..? Isn't that platoon leader Balmisshu of the second company! There's no way I could make a request of someone like that! You show some restraint as well."

No, there's no way I could know that...It just showed him as a Viscount with Identify after all. Since it's a knight group after all, I thought there would be Viscounts all over the place...

"And, it's fine if you take orders for armor though..It's no good to take orders for swords. There's a lot of people who want this sword. I've been deceiving them this is a heirloom that I received from my older brother but you made the materials for this right? It's not something you can make a lot of right? Be careful."

O..Oh, so that's how it was. Come to think of it, I made just one for the purpose of selling in the past. I wonder who obtained that? Well, it's fine. It seems that someone is approaching us. Viscount Segan.Kendus huh? Level 14. Since he's a viscount I wonder if he's a commander?

"Ah, commander. Please excuse me for taking up so much time."

Mill is acting respectfully. After all he was a commander huh?

"So you're Greed's younger brother? My name is Kendusu. I'm the commander of the third company. I've heard about you from Greed. It seems you're strong. If you have some time would you have a bit of a match with me?"

That's no joke, I'm still in the middle of a level up experiment. I want to avoid even taking on a sc.r.a.pe.

"Ah, that is..It's no good if I don't return to Baldukk after this. If it's a match then could I please request it at the next occasion. Since I'm staying in Baldukk right now, I'll be showing my face here several times for delivering armor after this. It would be fine on that occasion..I'm sorry for not be able to meet up to your expectations for today."

I politely lowered my head apologetically.

"Eh? Delivery of armor you said!? Is it this? Is it this armor!? Did someone go to Bakuddo to take measurements?"

Viscount Kendusu put his hand on Mill's shoulder while talking. Why do they all jump at it like that.

"Ah, no, it was requested by Baron Logan, today I took the measurements for those who wish to purchase the armor at the castle. Thanks to that I was able to take orders for 10 suits of armor of the first knight group including Baron Logan. Thank you very much."

I politely lowered my head again. Since he's sister's superior, I need to make sure to leave a good impression.

"Eeeh!! I didn't hear about that!! What does that mean!!"

No, I seriously don't know though.

"Eh? Ah..Even if you say that..Umm.."

Since I was getting a bit incoherent and grumbling as I said it. Sister has suddenly gotten pale over how the commander suddenly got angry. 

"How could this be...Hey! Hack! You b.a.s.t.a.r.d! Come over here a bit!"

While Hack was talking with the knights of the third company during their break he called out to him. After being surprised he came running over. The other knights were surprised by the commanders yell as well.

"Ha, what is it?"

After running over while panting Hack stood up straight and steadfast as he said.

"Hey, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d, it couldn't be..you couldn't have possibly ordered some armor from Greed, this guys household right?"

Eh? What? Is it not allowed?

"Ha, eh, that is, I ordered some."

"I haven't heard about this. Hey! You b.a.s.t.a.r.ds! Gather over here for a bit!"

The knights who were taking a break started to gather wondering what was going on. Is it no good if they order equipment all on their own? No, there's no way that's the case. Since the leader himself ordered it and Balumissh-san ordered some as well. The knights and squires all gathered together.

"Hey, you all. It seems that today Greed's house is taking orders on the armor they make!"

"Are you serious!"
"Eh? Didn't we have to go all the way to Bakuddo village?"
"I'll buy some."
"How much is it?"

All of them are saying whatever they please as they closed in on me. Hnn, so it was this popular~ I had expected it a bit after taking measurements last night but... This is troubling. Thanks to platoon leader Balumisshu the letter should arrive considerably fast but if it's this many then it would be quite difficult even if Taylor, older brother, and sister-in-law all help in the production. Since father was aiming to make it into a brand as well, it's no good if it's that easy for them to get their hands on it. I need some backup fire here.

"Umm..I'm very sorry to say this but the 10 suits of armor that I took orders for this morning was the deadline for orders this time..The next time will be when we deliver the products I took measurements for this time..So it should be 10 suits at that time as well but..I'm sorry about that."

...

......

"Ho...How cruel~ Company commander~"
"What in the world is that~? What a useless company commander. Getting us so excited for nothing."
"But, we can still buy it right?"
"When is the next time?"

"..Hack..What does this mean?"

Viscount Kendusu says to Hack with a tone of voice several levels deeper.

"Eh? No, that is..I went to Baldukk as a guard for his majesty yesterday..and after eating at the usual restaurant last night, the leader and Greed-kun came there, and Greed-kun showed us the new model of armor. Since he said a bunch of things that made us want it, umm? He said it would be fine to take orders for 10 suits of armor.."

Hack hesitantly replied.

I couldn't help but watch the series of events with my breath held. But, if I let this chance flow by then the brand power will decline. I need to take their orders. I told myself once again.

"And?"

There's a vein popping out on Viscount Kendusu forehead.

"It was leader Logan and 10 people from the first and second platoons of the second company so...The leader said not to talk about it until the sub-leader and second companies Balukisas company commander make their orders as well.."

Hack is about to cry.

"..So it was that sort of thing..Che..That old man...He's pulled one over on us..Not to mention, for it to be a new model.."

Sca...Scaryyy..Viscount Kendusu replied with his anger boiling over. Since I had a debt of grat.i.tude towards the leader for covering for Mill I felt good will towards him but there's no way this person would know about that after all.

"..Greed-kun. I'll request that you "without fail" come to this third company for the next time you take orders. Also, would you tell us the price?"

He suddenly started saying that while saying with a vein popping out in his forehead.

"Yes, I understand. Next time I'll orders from everyone in the third company. Furthermore, the armor is 30,000,000 Z per suit (30 gold coins), and you have to pay half of that amount in advance. In the center of the breastplate we can put a relief of an emblem that's up to 5 cm in every direction as well. And I'll just add that the people who took orders today said they would like the emblem of the first knight group added. Also, there's an option of either a Kite s.h.i.+eld or Buckler s.h.i.+eld for a s.h.i.+eld. The kite s.h.i.+eld is 6,000,000 Z and the buckler s.h.i.+eld is 3,000,000 Z.  We can put the emblem you wish for on the surface of the s.h.i.+eld. This one everyone decided on the emblems of their families. In the case that you wish for a buckler s.h.i.+eld then the left arm-guard of the armor will have an attachment for that but the simple metal s.h.i.+eld inside of the left arm will be omitted. It's just the same type as my older sister. Just take a look. Also, when it comes to the simple metal s.h.i.+eld without the buckler s.h.i.+eld option then have Amuzel-san and Guloh.o.r.etz-san show you theirs for examples. Furthermore, please excuse the fact that the design will differ slightly from theirs."

I said all of that in one breath with a business smile on.
And after taking another breath I continued opening my mouth.

"When it comes to after maintenance I will be visiting the station of the knight group every month on the 15th for the time being but in the case that it's urgent my older sister can do it as well. The cost of the maintenance depends on the condition of the damage so I won't know until that time comes but if I were to raise one example of a cut on the surface of the chest, arms, or thighs then it would be 10,000 Z (1 silver coin) per spot. If it's to repair a hole made by a bolt then it's 20,000 Z per spot. In regards to the damage to the s.h.i.+elds then we'll only accept slight damage. Please understand that at that time a portion of the relief may be damaged during repairs."

I guess this is about it. Personally I think the cost of maintenance is a bit expensive but since it seems that the cost of maintenance for metal armor is ten times that amount, so well, it should be fine.

After hearing my speech everyone of the third company started talking about how it's cheap if you think about the maintenance cost or how the second company selfishly managed to get away with it well on their own. After that, I was forced to give a promise that I would take orders from them next time before finally being released.

............

On my way back to Baldukk, next time should be fine, though when it comes to a different lot in the knight group after that I can raise the price saying that the raw materials are limited, and I was satisfied all on my own.

Now, it's troublesome but when I get back I need to write a letter to older brother and the others.

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Year 7442, Month 8, Day 30

Yesterday night, just as I predicted an envoy from the castle came to my "Boil Manor" and my remaining ammunition was reduced to 1 magazine of 10 shots. In regards to the price of 60,000 Z (6 silver coins) but it seems they'll pay at a later date. As expected I couldn't say that I can't do deals based on faith with the King, so I started thinking about weird things like taking into consideration this time I might need to think about implementing a bulk pay system in the future.

On Sat.u.r.day afternoon, in order to continue with my experiment I've entered the dungeon on my own again. My level should increase in another 10,000 or so experience points. After reducing the number of monsters with magic I was consciously killing them like crazy with close combat. I luckily managed to run into a group of orks today so I was able to gain 8,000 experience all at once and I should be able to comfortably level up.

It's doubtful whether I will level up after wiping out this group of goblins. I used magic to quickly reduce the number of screaming goblins to half. The guy who charged in all at once and is fl.u.s.tered not sure what the situation is I cut his throat while using my gun-stock to send the one next to it flying, while simultaneously using that force to roll to the side and stab into the flank of the one on the left with my bayonet and kick off. It's a movement that I did all the time in the past during encampment a.s.saults. I immediately rendered three goblins powerless and there's three more remaining. I used {Stone Bolt} on the one on the left side and simultaneously stabbed towards the one in the center with my bayonet. This is just a feint and I'm holding the one in the center in check. After that I used {Wind Cutter} on the goblin on the right before smas.h.i.+ng the magazine of my bayonet on the one in the center that had fallen over.

After that I stabbed them in the throat one at a time finis.h.i.+ng them off.

It seems I leveled up.

【Alan.Greed/5/3/7429 】
【Male/14/2/7428 ・ Human ・ Viscount Greed Family Second Son】
【Status： Normal】
【Age： 14 Years Old】
【Level： 12】
【HP： 116(116)　MP：7426(7426)】
【Strength： 18】
【Speed： 21】
【Dexterity： 17】
【Endurance： 19】
【Unique Ability： Identify(MAX)】
【Unique Ability： Gift of Natural Talent(Lv.8)】
【Special Ability： Earth Magic(Lv.8)】
【Special Ability： Water Magic(Lv.7)】
【Special Ability： Fire Magic(Lv.7)】
【Special Ability： Wind Magic(Lv.8)】
【Special Ability： Void Magic(Lv.8)】
【Experience： 210008(270000)】

Alright. Everything other HP increased, and Speed increased by a total of 2 points. Among the Patterns that I had predicted this is D. I had predicted four patterns in my hypothesis on how ability points increase during level up. The first was that completely unrelated to my will something like G.o.d was counting all of my actions during level up and manages the increase in ability points by strictly counting those actions. This is Pattern A.

The second one is where while it's being counted strictly the division of increase to ability points is decided on the number of times those abilities are used. This is Pattern B. The third one is where it isn't managed at all and it's decided entirely based on whether you were consciously using the abilities or not. This is Pattern C. The fourth one is this case. Similar to Pattern C, it's unrelated to the number of times I used the ability, the increases are decided based on what abilities I made conscious use of on a common basis. Pattern D.

The thing I made sure of during the experiment this time was to not take any injuries. For that sake I avoided all of the opponents attacks. Of course, during combat I used magic to decrease their numbers and remained strongly conscious of how I can dodge the remaining opponents in order to not take damage as I s.h.i.+fted to counterattack. In any case I was focused on this. Regardless of whether it was the sword or bayonet I didn't try to take their attacks and parry them, but rather I put emphasis on completely avoiding attacks without even letting them graze me.

If I calmly a.n.a.lyze it then the number of times I directly stabbed the opponent or even further used my Unique Ability and thus MP was far more than the number of times I dodged. But, Speed is what increased this time. In other words, what's important is how much emphasis I consciously put on the abilities while making use of them.

With this I can create a bit of a plan. Ralpha is training with magic but since she only has a little bit of MP, the actual number of times she's consciously training with magic is limited. I'm sure she's more conscious focused on how our lives are on the line in combat while exploring the dungeon than that. That's not a mistaken behavior but it's a bit inconvenient for me. Of course, for her sake as well it would be best to properly get her to consciously use MP more.

Come to think of it, we're going to start putting some effort into aiming towards the 2nd floor was it? Then, after I give it my best for a bit longer I'll go and have some food with everyone.