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Chapter 57

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We had just returned from the guild to my house. Since we were both fast-walking, we downed our tea in one go.

“Puhah! That was nerve-wracking! Sorry Kouta-kun, but could I have another cup?” (Haruka)

“Ah, drink as much tea as you want.” (Kouta)

I poured tea into Haruka-kun’s cup and added more to mine as well.

Surely, no one is eavesdropping in this room. Let’s move right into sharing information.

“Tell me the results. First… yeah, let’s start with MP consumption.” (Kouta)

“MP consumption is 3. Since my max MP is low, using it regularly is tough.” (Haruka)

“No, that can be solved with Lv. It can even be solved with equipment. There are ways. It’d be a waste not to use this.” (Kouta)

“Kouta-kun, do you mean there are ways? Or not? Which is it!” (Haruka)

Haruka-kun laughed happily.

He knows, and he’s teasing me on purpose.

“You’ve got a bad personality, Haruka.” (Kouta)

“Sorry, sorry.” (Haruka)

He was still laughing.

Well, considering how tense he’s been until today, I guess it can’t be helped.

“That’s the first time you called me without -kun. Can I call you just Kouta too?” (Haruka)

“Was it? If you don’t like it, I’ll go back to how it was.” (Kouta)

“I don’t mind. I’m fine with you calling me that.” (Haruka)

“Same here, Kouta is fine. So, about the equipment, it’s pretty expensive. That’s why, the safer bet is to raise your Lv so you can use the skill regularly.” (Kouta)

“Got it.” (Haruka-kun)

Haruka-kun’s expression finally returned to a serious one.

“How were the boosted stats and the stat values?” (Kouta)

“The value increase was fixed, 10. As for which stats go up, that seemed random. Oh, and a third one didn’t get added.” (Haruka)

So, the boosted stat is random, but the amount is fixed at 10? That’s insane. Even casting it on a normal person would make them superhuman in an instant. No wonder support skill holders get targeted.

By the way, those who make it to the Olympic selection level are said to have stat values of 15. Gold medal level is 16.

“What did you mean by ‘it changed’?” (Kouta)

“Ah! That was… at first, only my magic power stat had increased, but then it changed to magic power and agility. When I checked after the last dance, it was agility and mental power.” (Haruka)

“The first stat that increased was magic power?” (Kouta)

“Bingo!” (Haruka)

So, the older effects disappear first. The maximum number that can be maintained is two types. It’s tricky to use, but the effect is insanely strong. When stats like magic power or mental power, which are hard to visually detect, are up, act cautiously. When strength or agility are up, things easy to notice and you can act boldly.

“Haruka, listen calmly.” (Kouta)

“Ah, ahh. Being told that actually makes me more nervous though.” (Haruka)

…True.

“About your skill… it was also affecting me.” (Kouta)

“What! …Then that means…” (Haruka)

“Yeah. If you don’t level up as soon as possible, it’ll be bad if someone finds out.” (Kouta)

Haruka-kun took deep breaths, trying to stay calm. But compared to when we first entered this room, he was definitely more composed.

“But… didn’t you say you couldn’t confirm it?” (Haruka)

Right after we entered the appraisal room, Haruka-kun’s support wasn’t affecting me.

“Yeah. That’s why I think the condition to receive support is to dance together with you.” (Kouta)

“…Wouldn’t that make it hard to get found out?” (Haruka-kun)

“Ah… yeah, it’s almost impossible to get exposed. It’s kind of a waste though.” (Kouta)

“Why?” (Haruka-kun)

“Since  you can get support just by dancing together, right?” (Kouta)

“Yeah.” (Haruka-kun)

“MP cost was just 3, right?” (Kouta)

“…Ahh!? That’s super efficient!?” (Haruka-kun)

“If MP cost is fixed, the next thing to test is how many people can be affected at once. By the way, the boosted stats were the same as yours, Haruka.” (Kouta)

We settled on pretending to be a streaming-type explorer.

Framing it like I’m doing streaming activities with Haruka-kun. When I explore with Mutou-kun or Wada-kun, I’ve decided not to dance. Even after all this, I still don’t plan to tell Haruka-kun about my own [Support Magic] or [Recovery Magic]. After all I understand how dangerous that information is… you know?

His skill stacks on top of my magic… With +5 stacked with +10, we’re already stepping into the realm of superhumans…

 

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