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Chapter 128

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(POV switch – Mira)

I had been almost entirely convinced that Kouta’s skill was of the support type. I had confidence in my deduction, and from the circumstances it had seemed nearly certain. However, when he saved Emilia, Kouta used recovery magic. At that moment, my confidence crumbled utterly. A possessor of recovery magic was an even greater target than one with support skills. To hide such a skill was only natural. Those who did not hide it were fools.

Yet Haruka possessed a support-type skill. I had thought that he was cooperating in order to help conceal it. No, he truly had been cooperating.

But who could ever have imagined that the same person would possess both support magic and recovery magic? In this world, skills are precious. Leveling up is a life-or-death struggle!

He could only be described as beloved of the gods. No, in a world so full of desire and malice, perhaps it would be more fitting to say he was loved by the devil. Rare, precious, and dangerous…

Kouta confided in us, and on the very next weekend, I experienced his blessing firsthand. The effect was beyond imagination. Adelaide and I could easily crush goblins on the fourth floor with our bare hands. Sofia, with her shield, swept aside entire groups. Emilia and Haruka, who usually handled offense, now seemed to have no weaknesses at all, cutting through enemies as if invincible.

The strengthened Adelaide weakened every foe to the point that even someone else could finish them off easily. Unlike Haruka’s support, there were no gaps. That overwhelming sense of security was incomparable. Moreover, Kouta never even ran out of mana. He maintained support for the entire duration of our time in the dungeon.

Those two days were almost intoxicating. And precisely for that reason, the danger was immeasurable. I had thought Kouta simply loved dungeons. But now, for the first time, I realized the desperation with which he continued to plunge into them, like a madman. He had declared that he would surpass all. He intended to raise his level with overwhelming speed and to protect himself from those who bore him malice. Perhaps the plan had already been completed in his mind.

A single party bringing down a “Goblin Settlement”. Before, I would have laughed such talk away. But after experiencing those two days, I could no longer deny it. I could not help but believe that with us, it was indeed possible. It was as though I were feverish, unable to think calmly.

“Mira, do you need something? If it is about skills, I shall not discuss them here.” (Adelaide)

It seemed Adelaide had noticed that I had been staring at her. I wanted to talk with someone.

“Adelaide, do you believe it can be done?” (Mira)

“If he has said he will do it, then he shall surely accomplish it.” (Adelaide)

“He is not a superman.” (Mira)

“Even so, he saved me from the very depths of despair. To me, he is a hero. That alone is enough for me to believe.” (Adelaide)

Yes, I had felt the same when he saved Emilia. Yet, there had been two victims. And thinking of the other crimes, surely even more women had suffered. He was not perfect.

“He said, ‘With us, it is possible’. Did he not?” (Adelaide)

Adelaide spoke with a provoking smile.

Indeed, he had said so! The one whose back we had always watched, separated from us by difference in level and in strength, now told us that we could stand at his side. How could I not answer that call!?

“Our time is short. Even so, let us prepare as much as we can.” (Mira)

“This will be the time to display my skill.” (Adelaide)

“Not before we continue your Japanese lessons.” (Mira)

And thus, her Japanese studies began again.

Truly, what an anticlimax!

 

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