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Chapter 42

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I took the trouble to appraise without speaking aloud. The results of the appraisal came out of my mouth.

One of the downsides of living alone is that I end up talking to myself more and more. But level 3… where did my level 2 go? My status… good, I’ve increased by two. Maybe I got carried away and hunted too many goblins? Or maybe it’s the beginning, so it’s easier to increase my level. So, it wasn’t just because of my [Support Magic] that I thought I’d gotten stronger. That makes sense.

Another spell has appeared… I’ve been so lucky lately that it’s scary… They say good things come with many troubles, and I’m aware that I’m the type to make mistakes, so I’m worried… I’m really a small fry to get worried about good luck…

It’s okay, I’m going to change! Don’t be anxious!

“Are you okay, Kouta? Don’t be so depressed, let’s go eat ramen again!” (Mira)

“Eh? No, don’t be so depressed… Will Emilia treat you?” (Sofia)

I have no intention of talking about skills at the moment, so what am I going to say? That’s dangerous! It is fine because it was Emilia, who I’m always with, but it would have been troublesome if it is Sofia.

“Well, if Kouta joins the party, I’d treat him to a party formation celebration.” (Emilia)

“Thanks, but I’m just kidding. As for the party, I think that would be fine, but I’m not going to make Emilia treat me.” (Kouta)

I felt that Emilia and I were more accepting of each other than I thought, which is why I replied that way.

“Then, we need a party name. How about ‘Kouta and his merry band’?” (Mira)

“No, that’s not going to happen! Kouta

Mira said something stupid.

Well, I guess it brightened the mood.

“Then, maybe something like ‘Kouta-san and the Three Court Ladies’?” (Sofia)

“No no no, why is Sofia talking about that too!?” (Kouta)

What!? Mira’s thing is just to change the mood, right!? You don’t need to continue, do you? In fact, don’t continue!

“‘Does Kouta dream of a harem?’, that’s it!” (Emilia)

“No no, don’t talk like Bunny Girl Senpai! This isn’t Aobuta!? And even if you dream, it’s not going to come true!” (Kouta)

How could Emilia know that! It is so unexpected that I couldn’t help but point it out!

“No, Kouta, it’s not impossible.” (Mira)

“Huh?” (Kouta)

What is Mira talking about?

“Currently, it’s not legal in Japan, but in European countries, bills are being passed one after another to introduce it for those over level 10. I’m sure there will be a review of the level rule in the future.” (Mira)

What’s that? Has there been any news like that in Japan? I don’t look at foreign media websites very often. Maybe it’s because I’m only gathering information related to dungeons? Or maybe it was a hot topic around the time of my entrance exams. If that’s the case, it makes sense that I don’t remember it. I was desperately cramming knowledge for the tests into my nonexistent brain.

“There’s also a website that lists the laws of each country that changed after the dungeon appeared, right? Haven’t you seen it?” (Mira)

“I don’t look at sites like that.” (Kouta)

“Yeah, I don’t look at them.” (Emilia)

Emilia agreed with me.

That could be considered dungeon-related, but normally you don’t look at it.

“Well, they say it’s bait to encourage civilians to explore dungeons.” (Mira)

Wow, they’re even doing that.

“In Europe, there is a strong sense of crisis about the fact that the number of dungeons continues to increase every year. In addition, as the level increases, people become stronger, so it seems there is also an aim to establish a framework now to prevent such people from turning to delinquency.” (Mira)

In fact, there is no information yet that crimes committed by high-level people have increased. It is quite well-known that 9mm bullets become ineffective as the level increases. Still, high-level people are still human, so at worst they can be killed with poison or oxygen deprivation. However, it is true that if a level 10 or higher person goes on a rampage, it is difficult to subdue them. So, they are now creating a framework.

Are they trying to satisfy people by giving them greater abilities and greater freedom than others? Now, if they could buy items found in dungeons at a high price, the threat of monsters would be reduced, they would get the items, and their superhuman powers would not be directed at others.

The person in question would get to feel like a hero and live a good life. There may still be some holes in the system, but it seems like a well-designed system to me.

I felt like I had caught a glimpse of the current situation, where the appearance of dungeons had forced the world to change, whether we liked it or not.

 

 

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