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We just can't anymore.

Well, good luck with your next party.

Though I don't know who'd recruit a loser

who can't level up anymore because of their bad build.

They say relationships only last as long as the money does.

The skill point system is brutal.

I wasn't expecting a Blood-Soaked Sword to drop.

It's because of my skills, you know.

They worked, didn't they?

Because of you, huh?

We finally got this rare drop after visiting the Dungeon a bunch of times.

I'm not sure that it really was because of your skills.

Could it be?

Does she have that skill tree?

Who'd kick someone with that skill tree?

But based on that conversation, that must be it.

If I'm right, she's got a broken skill tree.

I'm sorry for being selfish!

You never have to pay me again!

Please keep me in the party!

Wh-Who are you?

Please!

Please! Will you form a party with me?

A p-p-party?

How did this happen?

Some days are just like that.

Please! You won't regret it! Let's form a party!

How about an 80/20 split?

I couldn't do 20% forever.

I couldn't afford to support myself.

You'd get 80%, of course. I'm fine with 20%.

I-Is that okay?

That's what you meant?

P-Please calm down.

First, could you let go of my hand?

Oh, sorry.

Hey, what the hell is this?

Who the hell do you think you are?

I'm Elymas.

I overheard that she's leaving your party.

So I came to scout her.

Are you out of your mind?

She's so piss-poor in combat that she can't level properly.

That's fine. It's not a problem.

I hope you don't regret it.

You'll be saving us some guilt if you take in that useless girl.

Go ahead.

Take her.

I'm not asking for your permission.

What?

Panic

What level are you? Do you have other party members?

I'm a level 23 solo Heavy Knight.

I'm an E-rank adventurer.

A level 23 solo Heavy Knight?

Someone your level should know how useless she is.

E-Excuse me...

I'm actually only level 13.

Maybe this isn't a good idea.

It's fine. It's not a problem.

Hey, Cline.

What, Reiss?

Isn't it strange for an E-rank adventurer to try so desperately to recruit Ruche?

- Whisper

- Maybe her skills are more useful than we realize.

- Whisper

- Did I come across as too desperate?

- Whisper

- They didn't do jack shit.

- Whisper

They're pointless.

But...

What are you saying, Reiss?

Just keep your mouth shut and let her go.

It's better for us if she leaves quietly.

Just think about it.

A Heavy Knight couldn't have reached level 23 on his own.

- He's either bullshitting or was kicked from his party.

- Whisper

- Or he's hitting on her.

- Whisper

- If nothing else, Ruche has a pretty face.

- Whisper

- Whisper

- I suppose.

- Besides, this works out great.

- Whisper

- We wouldn't want the rumor to spread that we kicked someone for their bad build.

- That's true.

- Whisper

Elymas, we were waiting for someone like you.

Take good care of Ruche.

I-In that case...

I gratefully accept your kind offer.

I look forward to working with you, Mr. Elymas.

Yeah.

Likewise, Ruche.

I just gained my first party member.

Congrats on your new party.

You've never bought a decent weapon, right, Ruche?

This 100,000 gold is a parting gift from us.

Use it well.

Th-Thank you, Mr. Cline...

Don't pick that up.

What?

Cline, was it?

Pick up the coins you threw on the ground.

Even a child can do that.

You call this a gift when you threw it on the ground? Yeah, right.

Let's go, Ruche.

B-But 100,000 gold is a lot of money...

It's best not to owe anything to guys like him.

Huh?

O-Okay.

Who do you think you're talking to?

Have fun being useless together with your defective classes!

Let's go, Reiss.

Can I have this money?

- O-Of course not! It's mine!

- Ugh, you're so stingy.

- Sure, no problem.

- Thanks for waiting.

Hey.

Let's do a more lucrative quest next time.

Be right there. Please be patient.

Thank you for inviting me to join your party, Mr. Elymas!

But I still don't think I'm strong enough.

Don't worry.

If we kill monsters suited to your skill trees, you'll level up in—

So, actually...

That got me thinking, Mr. Elymas...

Did you help me because you fell in love at first sight?

What do you mean?

I've been wondering why someone above my level would stand up for me,

and that's all I could come up with.

I mean, I am cute.

Um, and I think you're very handsome.

But maybe we could start out as friends.

- I'm not that easy.

- Tee-hee

- Ruche.

You have the Lady Luck skill tree, don't you?

Huh?

What?

Am I being hasty?

- We were destined to meet.

- I wouldn't say that.

- Again!

Ruche.

You have the Lady Luck skill tree, don't you?

Huh?

What?

In Magic World, Dungeons are the nightmares

of the sleeping God of Creation, Alxeros.

Alxeros created countless gods and worlds from nothing over an eternity.

But Alxeros, who'd remained the absolute god on high throughout that time,

lost his mind and was sealed away by the very gods he created.

However, Alxeros's nightmares are beginning to affect reality.

His nightmares are creating gates in the real world

that produce aberrant monsters and demons.

There it is.

Huh?

Those are Dungeons or Dreamholes.

Angel's Playbox Entrance. Recommended level: 50.

Are you sure you want me, Mr. Elymas?

I mean, just look at me.

See?

You really shouldn't be showing people that.

Seriously?

It's fine. I know you won't tell anyone.

Besides, I'd rather you abandon me now

than get your hopes up just to disappoint you later.

- I can't even use my only attack skill, Dice Thrust, unless I roll a six.

- Miss.

If only I'd taken The Fool's Acrobatics or put points into Attack Booster.

I really screwed up, huh?

It's fine.

Ruche, I need you.

What? Wh-What do you mean by that?

Um, I'm not too familiar with that sort of thing.

I need you to be more direct or I won't understand.

Oh, um... but I shouldn't say that.

It's not fair, is it?

What? Oh, right.

We're going to grind out an easy 30 million gold and get you to level 30.

What?

How the heck are we gonna do that?

Let's go.

Okay.

The recommended level is 50,

but I'm familiar with the monsters that spawn here.

We won't encounter any serious danger.

We're just going to grind levels on the upper floors.

I'll draw enemies to me, so use that Ironpiercer knife to defeat them.

I made the decision to come this far.

You even bought me this expensive knife.

I can't wimp out now!

Ironpiercer.

Attack +3. Market price: 550,000 gold.

This knife is effective against tough opponents.

When damage is applied,

reduce the target's Defense by 15% before damage calculation.

You can count on me, Mr. Elymas!

I'll do what I can to live up to your inexplicable confidence and expectations!

Uh, good. I'm glad you're feeling confident.

I'll do all I can to protect you to repay you for buying me this knife!

It's my job to protect you.

There it is. It's a Patchwork Bear.

Its appearance is cute, but its level, not so much.

It has an Attack of 22.

Even if you get hit somehow, you'll survive.

You can't take a crit,

but I can shut it down by throwing it off balance as it begins its attack.

How do you know all that?

Huh?

Do you like Patchwork Bears?

Not really.

I'll handle its attacks.

Ruche, attack from its blind spots and take it down.

O-Okay.

Watch out for its claws and fangs.

Okay.

Shadow Stomp!

I bought this skill using the skill points I gained from fighting the Mad Headder.

I'll use this to help Ruche level up.

Shadows stretch farther than you think. Be careful.

Got it.

Huh? You said to watch out for its claws and fangs,

but it doesn't seem to have either.

What?

I'm glad I have this shield.

Surviving attacks without moving my feet is a pain.

Okay, Ruche. Keep hitting it.

R-Right!

It's not even cute anymore!

That took a lot of attacks.

But we managed to defeat it.

Ruche, how many levels did you gain?

What?

No way!

Mr. Patchwork Bear, please drop something!

I'm going to be kicked out of my party again!

Don't worry. We just killed it for the EXP.

Huh?

I plan to kill a few more, so something will drop eventually.

Speak of the devil.

Same plan. Let's go.

Got it!

There's another one!

Look, we got something!

They dropped items. Two in a row, too!

Bear Shield.

Defense +12.

Market price: 200,000 gold.

A cute round Bear Shield.

Aren't you glad you brought me? You are, aren't you?

Are these useful, Mr. Elymas?

What? Oh, uh...

Well, we might as well take them.

Yes, good idea.

That's odd. These items don't usually drop one after another.

Did I misremember the drop rate? No, but...

Ruche's Cat's Paw is a special skill that increases Luck by 500%.

If Ruche's starting Luck stat was high to begin with, this isn't impossible.

I wasn't expecting a Blood-Soaked Sword to drop.

It's because of my skills, you know.

I'm not sure that it really was because of your skills.

Then why didn't Cline's party realize how much she improved their drop rate?

You're so weak. Do you really think you'll get a cut of the sale?

Oh, right. They just didn't realize her value because they're a newbie party.

In this world, there isn't a lot of information on monsters.

They must've gotten used to high drop rates from the start.

Was I useful, Mr. Elymas?

Yeah. Ruche, thanks for teaming up with me.

Did you want these Bear Shields that badly?

Shall we collect ten of them today?

No, you've gained enough levels.

The real work starts now.

What?

Level 20 reached.

Wow, you're right. When did that happen?

Our new goal is hunting Golden Raana.

G-Golden Raana?

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Ruche's power is even greater than I expected.

No, this is still only a fraction of her power.

No, I don't mean the Bear Shield. I'm not equipping that.

In any case, now we can pursue our actual goal for visiting the dungeon.

The real work starts now.

Next time, "Golden Raana Farming."

Every game needs a bonus character!