Lily's Observatory

The true masterminds behind the plot to assassinate Matsubara Yuito: the upper-ranked members of〈 Semi-Tsar 〉, Kiel, Zahaar, and Vlas, had also entered the same Upper-Tier S-Rank Dungeon. When the three crossed the plaza, the surrounding hunters' gazes converged on them all at once. Their military-style uniforms, white with gold ornamentation, were the symbol of〈 Semi-Tsar 〉, recognized by all. Everyone present was at least S-Rank caliber. Yet even among such elites, the looks directed at the trio carried unmistakable reverence. The three themselves, however, paid no attention to their surroundings. Without a word, they completed the entry procedures and stepped through the dungeon entrance without hesitation. It was a place they had visited many times before. Even as their surroundings shifted and the scenery changed, not a trace of unease appeared on their faces. Ignoring the hunters battling giant-type monsters, the three focused entirely on searching for their target. Their obj...

The inn the village chief's wife guided us to was clean, comfortable, and not overly expensive. In fact, it seemed she'd put in a good word for us. For a D-rank party, it was an excellent place to stay. The only problem was that the only room available was a four-person room. That meant the two girls would have to put up with sharing a room for a week. Though, to be fair... “Being in the same room as Soushi-sama makes me feel safe. Honestly, I'd prefer it this way all the time.” “We all sleep together in the tent anyway, so I don't really care.” ...that was their reaction. As long as I exercised some restraint, it would probably be fine. (E/N: Some? 😂) Well, Freynil's comment was a little questionable... “So, are we hitting the dungeon first thing tomorrow? We still need to keep up with training too, right?” Rani said this while spreading out a change of clothes on her bed. “Yeah. We'll definitely be here for at least a week, so we'll resume our usual rout...

After camping at the foot of the mountain, the next day was spent crossing the pass. We climbed the slope through the forest at the mountain's base. There was a proper trail of sorts, and as someone who had enjoyed hiking in my previous life, it presented no difficulty whatsoever. The one having a harder time was Freynil. Her stamina wasn't the issue, but her small stature meant some of the larger steps were difficult for her to manage. There was only so much that could be done about differences in arm and leg length. Whenever necessary, Rani and I gave her a hand. The one truly struggling, however, was the indoors-oriented Miss Hofena. In the end, she became the passenger on the carrying frame once again. “I'm sorry, Soushi-san. I feel like I've done nothing but trouble you...” “Please don't worry about it. You're the client. Think of this as only natural.” That was how I reassured her, though carrying the client on my back definitely wasn't part of a norma...

“Soushi-san, have you noticed?” Without taking her eyes off the road ahead, Sphenia lowered her voice. “Yes. They've been watching us for a while now.” “Huh? There are bandits? I can't smell anything though... Maybe they're using some kind of scent-masking agent.” Rani twitched her nose repeatedly. Freynil looked at me anxiously, so I reassured her. “If we handle it like we always do, we'll be fine.” “I'll get down then. If they attack us, please take care of it.” Miss Hofena climbed down from the carrying frame, and I stored it away in my【Item Box】. Now then, how would they make their move? Since we were clearly adventurers, they probably wouldn't do something leisurely like block the road and threaten us. More likely they'd set a trap or attack from long range. I'd already learned that human opponents could be more troublesome than monsters. “Ah, Soushi, I smell something strange. It might be some kind of drug.” Rani's words immediately made everyt...

That evening, the travelers' lodge in a nearby farming village was completely full, leaving us with no choice but to camp a short distance off the main road. Fortunately, I'd anticipated situations like this and had purchased a tent to store inside my【Item Box】. Compared to the camping tents from my previous life, it was heavier and more troublesome to assemble, but when it came to camping, the difference between having a tent and not having one was like heaven and earth. As she looked at the completed tent, Miss Sphenia murmured quietly. “An【Item Box】really is indispensable for high-rank parties. Just possessing that skill alone greatly increases the value of your party, Soushi-san.” “I only acquired it recently myself, but it's an incredibly useful skill. Incidentally, I've also prepared cooking supplies.” I took out a cutting board, knives, pots, vegetables, meat, and other ingredients. They had been expensive, but I'd even bought a magical tool similar to a gas ...

The next morning, we gathered in front of Miss Hofena’s house. The three of us were dressed much as we always were when heading into a dungeon, traveling light with only the items we would need immediately packed into our backpacks. Lady Hofena, on the other hand, carried a somewhat larger bag on her back and was dressed in practical clothing that looked suitable for gathering herbs. She also carried a sturdy-looking staff, which was probably meant to double as a weapon for self-defense. Miss Sphenia was dressed like a hunter, wearing light armor and carrying a short bow. Judging from the crystal-tipped wand hanging at her waist, she could likely use magic as well. Like Miss Hofena, she carried a large mountaineering-style pack on her back. Still, the green-themed outfit visible beneath her large cloak seemed rather revealing... Then again, Rani dressed similarly. Maybe female adventurers just had some kind of unspoken dress code. After looking over our relatively light equipment, Miss...

The following morning, after meeting up with Mariane in front of the guild, we headed to the apothecary where Miss Hofena worked. At first glance, her apothecary looked like an ordinary house. However, once we were guided inside, the air was filled with a fragrance similar to traditional herbal medicine, giving it the unmistakable atmosphere of a place that dealt with remedies and medicinal ingredients. In a room resembling a reception room, Mariane, the three of us, and Miss Hofena, who had brought in tea, gathered around a table. According to my【Presence Detection】, there was one other person somewhere in the house. Probably a family member or an assistant. Once everyone had been served tea, the beautiful elf woman in a white coat, Miss Hofena, opened her mouth as though she could hardly wait any longer. “Thank you very much for accepting the request so quickly. So, how did it go?” “Here they are. Please have a look.” Mariane began placing rabbit horns on the table one after another ...

━━━━━━━━━━ 　Soushi Okuno 　 D-Rank 　Adventurer Level 18 　Weapon Skills 　　【Mace】Lv.23 　　【Longsword】Lv.8 　　【Dagger】Lv.4 　　【Martial Arts】Lv.13 　 Defense Skills 　　【Buckler】Lv.15 　　【Great Shield】Lv.8 　 Physical Skills 　　【Vitality】Lv.22 　　【Strength】Lv.27 　　【Speed】Lv.17 　　【Surge】Lv.17 　　【Reflex】Lv.16 　　【Body Control】Lv.7 　 Sensory Skills 　　【Vision】Lv.13 　　【Hearing】Lv.11 　　【Scent】Lv.7 　　【Touch】Lv.7 　　【Dynamic Acuity】Lv.16 　　【Presence Detection】Lv.12 　 Mental Skills 　　【Composure】Lv.11 　　【Thought Acceleration】Lv.7 　　【Fury】Lv.2 　 Special Skills 　　【Regeneration】Lv.5 　　【Stability】Lv.12 　　【Steel Body】Lv.9 　　【Whiplash】Lv.7 　　【Poison Resistance】Lv.2 　　【Might】Lv.15 　　【Illusion Resistance】Lv.4 　　【Heavy Burst】Lv.11 　　【Paralysis Resistance】Lv.1 　　【Grip】Lv.6 　　【Item Box】Lv.2 ( NEW ) 　　【Shockwave】Lv.2 ( NEW ) 　 Unique Skills 　　【Bad Luck】Lv.10 ━━━━━━━━━━ ━━━━━━━━━━ 　Freynil 　 E-Rank 　Adventurer Level 13 　Weapon Skills 　　【Spear】Lv.3 　　【Martial Arts】Lv.4 　　【Staff】Lv.9 　 Defense Skills 　　【Buckler】Lv.4 　 Physical...

The next day. After getting ready, I passed through the first-floor lobby and stepped outside the hotel. I gave a light nod to Ivan, who was waiting beside the car, and climbed into the back seat. Once Ivan settled into the driver's seat and started the engine, the car quietly glided forward. My dungeon conquest in Russia was finally entering its final stage. Today, I would be challenging an Upper-Tier S-Rank Dungeon. I had already reviewed my current status beforehand and finished strengthening myself by spending Skill Points and Surplus Experience. My condition was perfect. As I gazed out at the passing scenery beyond the window, I gradually shifted my mindset into battle mode. ♦︎♢♦︎♢♦︎♢♦︎♢♦︎♢ Eventually, the car slowed and came to a smooth stop. “Matsubara Hunter, we've arrived.” “Understood.” Apparently, I had fallen asleep while being lulled by the faint vibrations of the ride. Called back by his voice, I slowly opened my eyes. Outside the window was the familiar plaza, bu...