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Chapter 119

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Adelaide-senpai’s streaming debut garnered remarkable numbers. The day of filming, which had been rather chaotic, had been transformed into something spectacular through masterful editing.

The stream began with Adelaide-senpai’s enchanting greeting. It concluded with Muze placing two magic stones against her chest and dramatically calling out, “Adelaide!”. The two new members of our team, Muze and the other, had been given ample opportunity to assert their presence, and the final product showcased them perfectly.

Meanwhile, I had spent much time analyzing Adelaide-senpai’s skills. Her skill was named quite plainly, “Status Down”, much like my own Support Magic. Its mana consumption was heavy, a full 10, and it was sometimes resisted by opponents, much as it is in the game. However, with Haruka-kun’s skill considerations, I hypothesized that the effect might cover a wider area. Intentionally, we gathered monsters and had her cast with the intention of affecting all of them, which proved correct. Monsters whose movements had visibly slowed were easily swept aside by us.

It appeared, however, that not all monsters had been affected, as the variance in their behavior remained noticeable. Using a deliberately slowed wolf, we measured the duration of the skill’s effect, determining that it lasted approximately twelve to thirteen minutes. Thus, it became clear that Adelaide-senpai shared the common issue all skill owners faced, insufficient mana.

Mana did not regenerate quickly as in games. It took roughly twenty hours to reach full capacity. While gamers had expected the eventual emergence of mana potions, none had appeared thus far. Thus, we had no choice but to manage with existing items. The MP +100 items sold in the guild shop were priced at fifty million yen when first observed. Having spent our previous earnings on Haruka-kun’s equipment, such amounts were unattainable for us. My perception of money was undoubtedly skewed.

Ordinarily, I celebrate and lament the prices of vegetables and supermarket sales, relying on special offers for my daily needs. Time-limited sales before closing were indispensable. Discounts ranged from twenty percent to half off. Buying meat at half price could save enough to cover an entire meal’s cost. Prepared dishes were tempting but heavy on oil, so I refrained.

During Golden Week, cabbage prices surged, transitioning from spring to winter cabbage. Normally costing one hundred to one hundred thirty yen, they could triple in price, despite remaining green and unaltered. I subsisted on bean sprouts, which varied from seventeen to twenty-eight yen depending on the store. Any person who had never bought bean sprouts under twenty yen was undoubtedly bourgeois.

Even Muze was limited to one liter of purchased water per day. Otherwise, she had to make do with tap water. This child absorbed water endlessly. Even after testing in the bathtub, no increase in volume occurred. Fearing the water bill, I ceased the experiment. Nonetheless, her body mass and volume never changed. Truly, a creature of divine mystery.

Returning to the primary concern, sufficient mana would enable us to achieve significant efficiency. Increasing equipment or leveling up would resolve the issue. Debuff success rates could also be increased with items. For instance, the “Cursed Fingertips” series we previously used. Similar items appear in other dungeons, collectively called the “Cursed Series”, all neck-worn accessories with defensive bonuses.

Items such as “Cursed Magatama”, “Cursed Gold”, “Cursed Skull”, and “Cursed Collar” increase DEF and MDEF by 4. Their appearance affects their market value significantly.

“At worst, you will have to wear that.” (Kouta)

“Gladly.” (Adelaide)

An immediate response. There was no joy in such a situation.

“Mira said you, Kouta, would make that decision.” (Adelaid)

What kind of trust is that, Mira?

“On the condition that you purchase it. Our budget is limited.” (Adelaide)

Stop it, Adelaide. This is misleading.

Acting swiftly, we bought the item from the guild shop that same day and delivered it. Shizuka, in charge of the shop, made a considerable fuss. I feared my social credibility might end that very evening.

 

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