*Crack, crack, crack.*
A sound echoed as if a glass had shattered from within me.
《Notice: Work efficiency has reached the maximum limit, so you will be promoted and paid.》
《Notice: Due to skill enhancement, the payment has increased in level.》
《Notice: You have acquired the Dragon Knight job.》
《Notice: You have acquired the Taming Master job.》
《Notice: You have acquired the Mimicry Master job.》
《Notice: You have acquired the Grand Thief job.》
《Notice: The job reserve has been damaged. It will take some time to repair it.》
The letters appeared in my field of vision as if they were flowing.
In the case of experience accumulation, I was paid double, but it seems that the job has returned after the promotion.
The problem is that particular job.
If we talk about Dragon Knight, it is an extremely rare high-ranking job, just like the Holy Knight.
My head started to hurt.
Furthermore, I am the Taming Master, the highest rank in taming ability.
I am also the Grand Thief, the highest rank in thieving ability.
With just one of them, I would be considered a class hero…
However, I don’t quite understand what it means to be a Mimicry Master.
It’s a job I have never seen before.
Perhaps it would be better not to use it carelessly until I consult with an expert.
I open my statistics and verify them.
Level: 300
Name: Thor Eivan
Age: 25 years old
Gender: Male
Race: Draconid (Humanoid Dragon)
Jobs:
-Warrior
-Dragon Knight
-Taming Master
-Mimicry Master
-Grand Thief
Skills:
-Damage Reduction [Level 50]
-Physical Strengthening [Level 50]
-Experience Accumulation [Under repair]
-Magic Accumulation [Under repair]
-Skill Experience Accumulation [Under repair]
-Job Reserve [Under repair]
-Skill Reserve [Level 48]
-Skill Effect Enhancement [Level 50]
-Experience Duplication – All [Level 50]
-Magic Borrowing [Level 50]
Permissions:
– Dungeon Level 3 x1
…Huh? What is this “permission”?
Unknown elements appeared and I frowned.
I can’t remember seeing them before.
I vaguely understand that these elements are related to dungeon permissions, but I can’t quite figure out what they mean.
What could it be? Does it have something to do with the missing dungeon?
Well, when I have time, I’ll look into it.
For now, I’ll concentrate on exploring the dungeon.
“Master, is something wrong?”
“It’s nothing. Anyway, I understand Marianne’s wish. If she wants to become stronger, I’ll make it happen. But do not do anything reckless. And listen to what I say. If I tell you to retreat, retreat immediately. That’s the condition.”
“Yes, I understand. Could you also allow me to be a part of the group, even if it’s only while I’m in this city? I’m not saying forever.”
Urara agrees with her words.
In other words, the two of them will now become provisional members of the group.
In my opinion, I don’t see the need to force them to join, but I suppose it’s an expression of goodwill on their part.
“Well, now we go to the dangerous area.”
“Yes, I understand!”
“Let’s start moving.”
****
In summary, there was nothing in the dangerous area.
The only gain was some monster materials and plants that can be used as medicine.
However, there was a great harvest in another sense.
It was Marianne’s level increase.
She had fought several times with the help of Urara.
Her initial level was 6.
But now she’s level 36.
She grew at an amazing rate.
Of course, the reason for this was my [Experience Duplication – All] ability.
“Incredible, incredible! I have leveled up again!”
“Me too, Miss. I used to be level 50, but now I’m in the 70s. It feels strange to level up so easily.”
The two of them became more and more greedy and kept on leveling up.
I can understand how they feel. Anyone would get excited if they thought they could become a hero.
That’s especially true for Marianne, who used to be a weak and protected being.
Kaede smiles when she sees this expression.
“What’s wrong?”
“Oh, I was just wondering if I was like that back then.”
“I suppose… I think it was even worse for you.”
“Master?!”
Kaede is surprised, but back then, she hunted enemies with an astonishing fervor.
Of course, I understand perfectly.
She was desperately trying to become strong for me.
It was just a little joke.
“By the way, Master, I think it would be better to return to the surface soon.”
“That is true. What do you think, Marianne?”
“We still have some time and I would like to have a look at the unexplored areas. Perhaps there are valuable treasures sleeping there.”
Indeed, with Marianne now, we could shorten the return time considerably.
Besides, the unexplored areas are not far from here.
It’s a distance we could at least explore a bit.
So we decide to continue the exploration.
****
“It’s this way,” Marianne says, pointing to the passage ahead.
Although it’s called the “unexplored area”, the view hasn’t changed at all so far.
There don’t seem to be any dangerous creatures like in the Dangerous Area.
I am in the lead, followed closely by Marianne and Urara.
Kaede is in charge of the rear.
We move forward together and soon reach a dead end.
“It looks like it was a false alarm, miss.”
“What a shame…”
The two complain, but I examine the wall of the dead end closely.
Something feels wrong.
There’s a feeling of inconsistency.
It’s probably a new ability I’ve acquired as a Grand Thief.
Now my perception is even sharper and I can see even the smallest details.
“Master?”
“Silence.”
I press my ear to the wall and tap it lightly.
Tok, tok.
The sound is hollow.
There must be an empty space on the other side.
I see if I can push it aside.
But it’s firmly fixed and won’t move.
There’s no choice but to break it.
“All of you, step back.”
I make my companions step back and hit the wall.
In an instant, the stone wall crumbles and a passage appears.
The passage is very short and a door is visible on the other side.
I step forward and open the door to take a look inside.
“It seems like a room…”
“It smells like dust.”
Kaede and I go in first, followed by Marianne and Urara.
The room is quite large, and there are several seemingly ancient objects stored inside.
I see a sword that catches my attention and pick it up, pulling it out of its sheath.
The slim and shiny blade reflects my face, showing a beautiful mirror-like surface.
I’m not sure what kind of metal it’s made of, but it doesn’t seem to have rusted, and it still seems to be in good shape.
What’s alarming is that this sword seems like something that could be found anywhere.
If it was simply a mass-produced item, it would mean that the ancient race had amazing knowledge and skill.
No, in fact, it’s likely that they did.
“Master, please come over here.”
“Hmm?”
I go over to Kaede, who is crouching down and examining something closely.
I crouch down as well.
“What is this?”
“They’re probably eggs.”
“Wait, this place has been abandoned for a long time. There shouldn’t be any live eggs here.”
“I agree… but what kind of eggs could they be?”
There are two eggs on a pedestal.
One is white and the other is purple. Their surfaces are elastic to the touch, the white one is smooth and the purple one is rough.
It was the first time I’d seen such eggs.
Kaede, who has the power of identification, tries to discover their true nature.
“So what are they?”
“They appear to be Beast Linker eggs.”
“And what does that mean?”
“They seem to be creatures created by the ancient race. They were mainly used to assist in daily life, but certain types could also assist in battle.”
The Ancient race even created their own creatures.
The ancient artifacts from the past era seem like something out of a fairy tale.
“They are currently in a state of long-term hibernation. It seems that if a large amount of magic is injected into them, they can be awakened and contracted.”
According to Kaede, once the eggs awaken and blood falls on them, the Beast Linkers are immediately born.
The creature that is born will recognize the owner of the blood as its master and will obey any command.
It’s a very fascinating story.
I feel stimulated by curiosity to see what kind of creature will hatch from these ancient eggs.
“I will awaken it.”
I pour my magic into the white egg.
