Soul Devourer Chapter 1 Episode 8 — After Trying Once
“Forgive me. At the moment, I’m not considering forming a party with anyone.”
“May I ask why?”
“As things stand, I can manage just fine solo. Also, if I split the rewards, my daily earnings will decrease.”
“I see. However, I believe it’s better to form a party now. From C-rank dungeons onward, you’ll be forced into constant many-against-one battles, and the danger of going solo skyrockets.”
“Yes. But before deciding, I’d like to test how far my own strength can take me.”
“I understand. Sorry for interrupting your work. Let’s both keep doing our best.”
“Yes! Thank you very much.”
After watching the group that had spoken to me walk away, I resumed the dismantling work.
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“Akito. Too bad the invitation didn’t work out. That boy seemed so promising.”
“It can’t be helped. I understand the desire to test one’s limits.”
“Even so, challenging a C-rank dungeon solo is extremely dangerous.”
“No matter how much we try to convince him with words, he won’t accept it until he faces reality. And besides, weren’t we the same way?”
“Well, that’s true…”
“Aika. No matter how much we worry, it won’t change anything.”
“Ibuki…”
“Hunters are always walking side by side with death. Everything is self-responsibility. He should understand that.”
“You’re right.”
“…But in dungeons, one must also be cautious of other hunters. Rotten-hearted people exist everywhere, and numbers can embolden them.
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For those types, a solo hunter is nothing but an easy target.”
“We can’t keep worrying about others. We have to work hard to earn too.”
“Exactly.”
“Yeah.”
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“Phew… I’m exhausted.”
On my way home, I found myself muttering aloud. The reason for my fatigue was that I had gone back and forth between the dungeon and the surface three times today.
“Well, it was worth it. I earned quite a lot.”
The total earnings for today were ¥639,000. Though my steps toward home were heavy, deep inside I was leaping for joy.
“I’m back.”
“Welcome home. Dinner’s ready, so take a bath first.”
“Alright.”
After washing away sweat and fatigue in the bath and changing into my loungewear, I sat at the table. I cut the hamburger steak into bite-sized pieces and began eating it together with rice.
“Mom, it’s delicious as always!”
“Thank you.”
“Today, I tried a D-rank dungeon.”
“Oh? How was it?”
“The monsters I fought were orcs, nearly two meters tall. I managed to defeat them, but dismantling them and selling the materials was tough.”
“To think such large monsters exist… If it were me, I’d be so scared I wouldn’t even be able to move.”
“You did well.”
“Thanks, Dad. But you’ll be even more surprised — guess what! I earned nearly ¥640,000 yen today!”
“T-that much!? In a single day!?”
“It’s an impressive amount, but it only proves how dangerous it was, and it’s the fair reward for Yuito’s hard work. Still, I hear hunters have many expenses. Don’t waste it carelessly.”
“Y-yeah… I’ll be careful. But I wanted to ask — how much should I contribute to the household?”
“Well… I don’t think you need to give anything.”
“Mom, you’re too soft on him. Let’s see… including rent, food, and other living costs, how about ¥100,000?”
“Dear, isn’t that too much?”
“Living alone would cost more than that. But hunters are in an unstable profession.
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When he’s doing well, like today, he can contribute to the house. That should work, right?”
“Alright.”
“Just don’t push yourself too hard trying to cover the household contribution.”
“Yeah.”
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