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Published at 10th of February 2023 05:52:32 AM


Chapter 352: 343. Signs of change are easily overlooked

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The front line.

It is the most honorable place to work for a dungeon tester.

After all, they are conquering the deepest levels of the dungeon.

That alone earns you a kind of status not only among your colleagues but also among the demon king's army.

The perception that the first runner in a marathon is also the one who shines the brightest applies to the testers.

The word "top record" is a word that everyone yearns for and aims for.

In all six dungeons currently in operation, we, the Moonlight Tree, hold the record for all six dungeons.

However, staying at the forefront of all dungeons is no mean feat.

Day and night, you have to spend your days and nights going from one place to the next, trying to figure out what to do.

I think this record is the result of all those efforts.

We're almost at the exit.

「「「「「 Yes~Yes 」」」」」

It might not sound so good if you hear that you can be a hard worker, but what if you reiterate that it's not hard to struggle?

The crunching sound of each piece of equipment coming out of the dungeon now, breaking the record again this time.

Now that there are dungeons that are no longer in charge of their duties, there will eventually be people who will surpass that record for dungeons that they have not conquered.

However, I have conquered them to let them know that I am not going to let them exceed the record easily.

And the fact that you're doing your job well today doesn't make us feel any pain.

It really does feel like we're home when we go through this door.

Even if you're tired and spill.

Even though your status has increased and your physical strength has risen considerably, combat still uses more energy than you thought.

You're going to be able to get the most out of the process.

You're right. It's probably because you feel like you're in a safe zone, but maybe it's also because the landscape has changed dramatically.

And if you also point out that there might be psychological fatigue, Kaido says something that just popped into his head that suggests there might be another factor.

It could be a nesting instinct, you know?

We all understand that there is no deep reason for the words, but just words that really came to mind.

Wasn't that what the homing instinct was?

"It's an unconscious act of instinct to go home, that it is. That's another story from the leader's point of view, that.

When Masaru became anxious about whether it was different from his own perception, he asked for confirmation, and Minami asked for trivia! And say with a beaming face.

"Oh! Minami, you're so knowledgeable!

In his case, he seems to know a lot about games and stuff.

"If you're not mistaken, you're fine, that is!

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time and money.

We were not injured, and we used our supplies less frequently.

When you return to the company through the gate, you stow your weapons at ease, and your expressions relax as you relax.

The deeper you go, the more intense the battle becomes, and the more our work progresses, the more difficult the dungeon becomes.

Frankly, I can't take my mind off it.

So even though we may look relaxed inside the dungeon, we're all on the warpath inside.

"Ah! Look, guys! You're out of order!

Once you are released from such a tense state, you feel a lot lighter.

There's still a lot of work to be done to take care of equipment and clean up the mess, but it's a lot easier than in battle.

You can tell a joke, and you can dig into it.

As I was savoring the respite, Amelia suddenly noticed something and pointed to it.

I heard the order and I knew what she was referring to.

Oh! The order of the tree king's dungeon is changing, that it is.

"Huh~Has this been your place?

There is an electronic bulletin board in the square in front of the dungeon entrance.

There, you can see where the testers are ranked to see how well they are doing.

It was once a bit of a shambles, but it has been renewed and revived with the arrival of newcomers.

Wow, we're almost overtaken, that we are.

A clearer ranking table showing not only all the overall ratings, but also the scores for each dungeon.

If we all follow Amelia to point out the dungeon of the Jiu-Oh dungeons that have changed, we can all take a look at it.

Originally, Kanzaki and his team of female testers, step beat, were in second place, but now Kiyosumi and the rest of Tsubasa were in second place.

With us in Moonlight Perch, we were all-rounders who took on all the dungeons, but due to the small size of our party and the difference in geological strength, we came in third place or lower in some dungeons.

However, they've been moving up in the overall rankings here.

"We haven't conquered many of the Jiu King's dungeons,

"Hmmm, will I get overwhelmed if I don't?

The places where the rankings were swapped are the most untouched parts of our attack range, as Katsura said.

Since we have no plans to do anything in the future, there is more than a good chance that it will be updated after a while.

In our primary business, a strong one is not a favorable environment.

Just in case, it would be good to have an ample supply of forces on hand.

Personally, I don't feel good about being passed over, but I can accept that it's inevitable.

"I'll keep my fingers crossed for our new guys.

So I'll at least give my relatives a shout-out to do their best too.

I know, we can't do everything ourselves.

We leave the square, hoping that the day will come when Benny, Kato and the others catch up with Fire Clear's group, who are attacking the Jukou's dungeon.

Are we done for the day?

"Oh, the report will be fine after tomorrow, but what can I do for you?

Then, returning to the newly renovated party room, Kitamiya, dressed in civilian clothes, asks about the plans for the rest of the day.

With the exception of Kaido, the other members are basically part-time employees, so it's a little late for that.

So, unlike us who are full-time employees, you have relatively more freedom.

I'm having dinner with my college friends tonight, I have to return home early to get ready.

"Oh, Karen, a blind date?

Of course not. Only girlfriends, and if I'd heard a guy was coming, I'd have said no.

And above all, Kitamiya is a college student.

He'll still want to play.

"College girls, by the way, like freelance girls.

"Kaido, if Amiri finds out, at least one of your arms could be a machine.

Not here! Kitamiya-chan is beautiful!

Kaido, are you trying to pick a fight with me?

I'm not going to be the only one who can do that, but I'm not going to be the only one who can do that.

The topic of boyfriends and girlfriends is, in a sense, taboo for Kitamiya.

The topic is out for the younger Katsu, even if you want to approach him.

Kaido calls it a joke in front of Kitamiya, who forms an icy arrow in the air with a smile.

Don't break the room.

In a sense, I think this is the usual exchange, but I'll just put a nail in the coffin.

I'm going home for the day, that I am.

And with a crisp raise of hands to make a nice little sound, Minami has already finished preparing to leave.

"That's unusual, usually you have a little more left.

The smoke after work, unlit and in the mouth, shaking the cigarette, eyes widened as he saw something unexpected.

Shiretoko Minami is a woman who wouldn't do the action of moving quickly unless it made sense.

It's fair to say that while her movements are agile in times of tension, such as in the middle of a battle, they are much less so when it comes time to go home.

It's her go-go-go style.

So what do you think?

She's quickly dressed, packed her things, and is already ready to go home.

We're just waiting for a peace sign and a green light.

Mmm-hmm! Today is the release date of the new game we've been waiting for, that it is! Today is a definite all-nighter!

The chaperone.

After that, Katsura, who was in civilian clothes, also shows up late and indicates that he's going to go out with Minami.

I see.

There's a reason for quick action.

You think that's typical of the South, but since you have no urgent business to attend to today, you allow yourself to go home.

"Just keep it to yourself.

Tell that to the quality of the game released this time, that it's a god's work, that it will be 48 hours a day. If it's a God's work, my day will be forty-eight hours, that it is.

Don't let that happen, Katsu, put it down when the need arises.

I understand.

No matter how the body is enhanced by the magical crests, if I go outside the office, my specs will drop to that of a woman who works out.

I'll be able to stay up all night, but I'll concentrate on the remaining work, hoping it won't interfere with my work.

"What about Amelia? Make a report, or go home.

"Ah! I'm going home today too! Mamie also said she was early today, so we should go somewhere to eat.

Well, have fun.

"Yes!

If you ask the rest of Amelia what she will do, it seems that today she and her son are going out to dinner together.

That's a good idea too, I thought, as I saw her off as she went to get dressed.

"Hey Kitamiya, do you have the time?

"Ah! Don't do it. Well then, Jiro, I'll leave you to it!

"Oh, have fun,

When I called out to Kitamiya, who was firing magic with exquisite force, she looked at her phone and realized that she had to go out in time and rushed out.

So, are you safe?

I'm going to have to work out. If I didn't work out, it would be bad.

No raggedy injuries, no damage to clothing.

That's true too.

At any rate, the ice pellets Kitamiya had vaporized the ice pellets into magnesium before they hit anything.

You can't imagine the power of this minuscule magic operation.

They are numerous, but even when they hit, they are inferior to a pigeon's peashooter.

I'm not sure if Kaido knew that as well as smiling, but most of the reason he's tired is due to the fact that he's exaggeratedly dodging movements.

Okay, so what do you do? I'm going to clean up some more paperwork and then I'll be on my way. You don't have anything in particular, do you?

Can I go home? I know you guys know that, but I'm a full-time employee.

You shouldn't have to work overtime. Go home when you can.

There is still a little time until work hours, but there is almost no such thing as regular hours in our company.

You are free to challenge dungeons in your free time and come back at will.

As long as you do your work properly and within the prescribed hours, you have a lot of freedom.

If there is work left to do, I tell you to do the work, but if there is not, there is no problem in leaving your boss alone.

At least in our department.

It takes a lot of courage to leave while your boss is working, but Kaido thought for a moment and then said.

I'm going to go up first.

"Oh, see you tomorrow.

I honestly started to prepare to go home.

I saw Kaido off who began to act quickly if he could go home, and I stayed behind to work on my duties.

Check the reports from each group.

Create a dungeon attack schedule.

Discuss future status improvement training and training for magic skills.

The more you do, the more work you'll have to do.

You need to decide on a certain amount of time before you finish your work.

Glancing at the clock, you see that it's a little bit past your regular time.

It's time to leave, and I'm ready to go home.

"d*mn, you worked hard today.

The sun is getting longer and longer, and it's not even evening yet when I look out the window.

Looking down at the Tokyo scene outside the window, I quickly clean up the mess.

Even though it's so bright when I turn my back to the window, I don't notice a single shooting star disappearing over the mountains.

Oh, Jiro-kun, are you out already?

Yeah, it's good to have some closure.

You leave the office with the last remaining member of the office staff, Kaylee, and after making sure that no one is there, you quietly turn off the lights.

Everyday life, which you have begun to get used to, without doubting that tomorrow will come again, without noticing what is happening at its feet.

Word of the day

There is no such thing as an unchanging routine. Because today and tomorrow will be different.




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