“What’s this place?” (Toru)

　“You’ve never used it? You should look around the facilities a little more, Mr. honor student.” (Jiro)

　Above the training room, in the control room, I shook my mouth and shook my cigarette, and ran my finger on the keyboard.

　I was notified in the morning, and although I thought I would not be able to rush through the application process, my fingers move quickly to prepare the facility, which was approved easily due to the small number of testers and the small number of personnel using the facility.

　These guys were first-timers, but I had used this facility many times.

　I know how to operate them.

　“I’m done setting up, I’ll give it a try, for now, you guys take a break and watch.” (Jiro)

　“What are you going to start on?” (Toru)

　“It’s virtual combat in a dungeon. Here you can fight with souls in a set environment. I’ll take on it alone, you two take on it together. I won’t change the content, so you guys stay here and watch. Then we’ll compare our abilities to see who’s in command. Simple, right?” (Jiro)

　“Why don’t we just talk it out instead of doing that?” (Miki)

　“Either way, we need to see how good he is Nanase, as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Seeing is believing. Then this kind of realistic training is perfect for that.” (Jiro)

　I light an unlit cigarette with my recently learned fire magic.

　This really helps me to not need a lighter.

　If I return my gaze to the tip of the cigarette, I can see Nanase’s expression, which is probably more worried than dissatisfied.

It is my duty as a member of society to explain, so I check my equipment as I respond to her words.

　“It’s been my experience that the numbers on paper are worth no more than a scrap of paper in the field. You guys wouldn’t be convinced that I’m in command because I can do this well, would you?” (Jiro)

　They didn’t nod, but they seemed convinced.

　“I haven’t seen your battles in detail either. I need to see how good you are now.” (Jiro)

　Even if they could show me their status, I wouldn’t be convinced of their ability.

　This is something I need to do, not just for them, but for me as well.

　“There is a potion there. Drink it while you’re watching.” (Jiro)

　From the control room, I headed for the door of the stairs leading to the training room.

　As expected, there is no reply, so I walk out and jump straight down the stairs, silently being watched over by the others.

　The countdown has already begun.

　I had to make my move in time for the countdown, but at this height, it was no big deal.

　With the light sound of something landing, I was able to stand almost in the center of the building.

　“Now, let’s take it easy, shall we?” (Jiro)

　“SET UP” (Training Room)

　As soon as the mechanical voice came on, the landscape changed dramatically.

　The field is a mixture of rocky terrain and wilderness, easily seen from above, and peeking out are goblins, orcs, and minotaurs, all of which appear in the Ogre King’s dungeon.

　Their equipment is differentiated so that they can deal with both long and short distances.

　Bows, axes, swords, and shields.

　A total of about a hundred individuals appeared.

　The distance is about 200 meters.

　“The target,”

　Slowly, I pulled out the Mineral Tree that I had stored in my back and crushed the fire of my cigarette.

　“How about 10 minutes?” (Jiro)

　“START” (Training Room)

　At the same time as the machine’s voice, the army in front of me begins to move.

　Unlike in the dungeon, the army moves with proper conduct and without any surprise attacks. I grin and a crescent moon-like smile slashed across my face

　“KEEEEYAAAA!!!” (Jiro)

　First, I break the footing of that army with my spirit.

　The pace of the army is broken using my Intimidating Monkey Scream, which separates those who are frightened from those who are not.

　“Eat this!” (Jiro)

　I slash at the opening.

　I run low enough to almost touch the ground, closing the distance of 200 meters in a few seconds.

Then, as if not caring about the difference in weight between the goblin and the orc, I cleave the goblin and the orc together with all my might.

　If there is an enemy at a long distance, I have no choice but to just devour them.

　Sword, bow, ax, or magic, I just get close and cut them down.

　That’s all I can do, but I need to fully grasp my role.

　I feel the sole of my foot on the gravel as I turn my body to face the army of magicians who are about to unleash their magic on me and my allies, and all the enemies around me are blown away.

　If only I could find a little space, a little room, a little land to kick off, and a little time to position myself again, I could push forward like a huge bullet with magic power wrapped around me as I thrust out my Mineral Tree.

Just by passing through, massive damage will spread.

However, to fully utilize my abilities means that I must be able to achieve results. There is no slowing down.

I will continue to reduce the chances of a surprise attack on me by prioritizing the rear guard.

As if to interrupt me, a huge monster challenges me.

“A minotaur, huh? I’m getting stronger, too!!!” (Jiro)

But even the power of the giant could only create a momentary pause.

The ax that was swung down was caught by my Mineral Tree that transformed more sword-like and returned it without a creak, and I let it slash back up and down and tear the enemy apart.

This Minotaur, included, and all the rearguards were also slashed and killed, so there should be almost no enemy left.

The souls have a bit of fear within them, but none choose the option of running away.

So, I work on the remaining.

“FINISH” (Training Room)

“Eleven minutes. That’s a minute over.” (Jiro)

It’s just a warm-up.

I smoke a post-work cigarette.

This is satisfying while not cutting corners.

“Now, let’s see what they can do.” (Jiro)

I walked across the floor to the control room, where the scenery was once again distorted and the training room was back to its original inorganic appearance.

I walked to the control room to see what Hizumi was capable of.

Jiro Tanaka: 28 years old – Unmarried

Girlfriend(s): Suela Handelberg & Memoria Tris

Occupation: Dungeon Tester (Regular Employee)

Magical Aptitude: Eight (General Class)

Job Title: Warrior

Status

Strength 2802 → 3012

Durability 3050 → 3331

Agility 1999 → 2102

Endurance 2641 (-5) → 2924 (-5)

Dexterity 1336 → 1600

Knowledge 89 → 90

Intuition 422 → 485

Luck 5 → 5

Magic 1022 → 1233

Condition

Nicotine Addiction

Lung Contamination

Skill

Intimidating Monkey Scream

Slash (NEW)

Note for the Day

Oh?

Oops, oh no, I almost went back to the past.

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