"Kenichi... Have you recorded everything?" Hajime asked as he sat in the driver's seat, his face filled with concern. "Just wait a moment..." Kenichi carefully retrieved all the hidden recording and detecting devices from his body, his hands moving with precision and skill. "I have recorded everything," Kenichi replied urgently, as he gathered all the equipment into a special box, ensuring nothing was left behind. Gulping... With hesitation, Hajime asked, "...So, what are the results?" Kenichi's expression turned grim as he fell silent for a moment, then finally answered, "...That man didn't lie at all..." Stop!!! Hajime immediately hit the brakes, avoiding a collision with the car in front of him as his focus was momentarily distracted by Kenichi's statement. Thud!! "Aww!! Hajime! Be careful driving this car!!" Kenichi exclaimed, gripping the door handle tightly. Gazing at Kenichi with uncertainty, Hajime asked, somewhat stammering, "W-What you said is true...?" Hearing the
*** On this trip, Kazuki encountered lots of low-grade monsters like slimes and some goblins. Low level didn't mean they were weak; what low level meant were creatures like the hellish slime monsters and goblin generals. Kazuki didn't think of them as monsters in order to level up more efficiently. Actually, Kazuki was a bit confused about how the leveling system worked. “Hey, System…” called Kazuki as he ran quickly into the forest. [...I am here, Master.] "How is my level calculated? Isn't it a bit confusing?" Kazuki immediately asked without further ado. The system was silent for a few seconds before answering. [...All the numbers I've displayed are iterative numbers; they can't be used as an absolute benchmark.] "You mean...?" [...All the figures displayed are rough estimates from the System based on only a few categories.] [...For example, with monsters, the System only gives a rough estimate of how strong it thinks the monster is, but it does not display anything as deta
*** After running for several hours, Kazuki finally arrived at the area known as the outer side of the central region of the forest. During his journey, Kazuki encountered many monsters he had never encountered before, such as the Giant Tree and several Triple Head Ogres. These formidable enemies were at an SSS+ level of strength! Kazuki felt completely overwhelmed when fighting them, especially when facing the Ogres, who possessed incredibly high physical fortitude. Moreover, the Giant Tree could only be effectively defeated through the use of magic. Now, Kazuki realized that he really shouldn't underestimate the power of magic, as there were many things in this world that couldn't be overcome with physical strength alone. He understood that. Kazuki embarked on a treacherous journey through the outer side of the central region of the forest, where he encountered several monstrous creatures that posed a significant threat to his life. The Giant Tree, with its eerie and imposing a
Seeing that monster that was now running towards him and preparing to charge it, Kazuki pulled his spear back. Stance... Pull... "Huff... Hahah..." Kazuki now became very focused, he stared at the monster with great focus. Kazuki's eyes never left the Lesser Earth Dragon, his mind focused on his next move. He knew that the dragon's exoskeleton was too tough for him to break through with his sword, so he had to think of another plan. As the monster charged towards him, Kazuki took a step back and pulled his spear back, his muscles tensing in anticipation. Serious... "Rooooaarrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!" Butted!!! He held his stance, waiting for the perfect moment. The dragon let out a deafening roar as it prepared to strike Kazuki, but he remained calm and focused. The monster roared very loudly as if declaring that it was its victory. But this is the chance Kazuki has been waiting for!! "Yosha!!!!" shouted Kazuki happily and then threw his spear as hard as he could!!! thro
*** "Grrrr..." Opened eyes... A dragon opened its eyes, awakened by an incredibly uncomfortable sensation that roused it from its seemingly endless slumber. The feeling was unsettling enough to shake the dragon from its deep sleep. As its eyes adjusted to the dim light within the enclosed space, a low growl escaped its throat, causing the walls to tremble. "Grrrr... Is that my Lord?" muttered the dragon, its voice resonating through the walls of the chamber. As the dragon turned its gaze toward the source of the aura it sensed, its sharp senses immediately recognized the presence of its long-awaited master. Veldagordiaz was no ordinary dragon; he was one of the most powerful dragons in the world, bestowed with immense strength and magical abilities. His sole purpose was to guard this chamber and its contents from any intruders, and for millennia, he had patiently awaited his master's return. Veldagordiaz, a dragon possessing formidable powers, was entrusted with the task of guard
Step... Step... Step... Until finally Kazuki saw a light from a very far place. "Does this cave connect two places?" muttered Kazuki curiously. [... May be.] The system's uncertain answer only made Kazuki even more curious. "...I will walk over there." [... Of course...] After making up his mind, Kazuki walked slowly towards there. Kazuki's footsteps echoed through the dimly lit cave as he made his way towards the distant light. The further he went, the more his curiosity grew. He wondered where this cave led to and what secrets it held. The system's response only fueled his curiosity. He wanted to know more about the cave and what he might find beyond it. As he walked, he let his mind wander, imagining all the possible scenarios that could await him. The sound of dripping water echoed through the cave, creating a peaceful yet eerie atmosphere. Kazuki felt a shiver run down his spine as he continued on. He wondered if he was the only one in the cave or if there were others lu
Kazuki stood in the center of the room, his eyes widened in disbelief as he took in the sight before him. A massive pile of gold, shimmering in the light, greeted him. It was a breathtaking sight, and Kazuki felt as if he was in a dream. He had never seen so much wealth in one place Step... Step... Step.... As he took a few staggered steps forward, his eyes never left the pile of gold. The way the light danced off of the gold coins and ingots was mesmerizing, and he felt as if he was being pulled towards it. He was so lost in the beauty of the gold that he didn't even realize that he was muttering to himself. "Gold...this is all gold. So much of it...how is this even possible?" Kazuki whispered to himself in awe. He rubbed his eyes, still not believing what he was seeing. But the pile of gold remained, as real as anything he had ever seen. At a glance, not only were there several tons of gold in here, but this large room was full of gold! Absolutely full of gold!! Kazuki really fel
With an extremely threatening gaze, Veldagordiaz warned the human with an extremely serious expression. "This time... Don't touch that thing... Or you will suffer the consequences..." Veldagordiaz was really serious about it. As Veldagordiaz spoke, his voice was deep and rumbling, like the sound of distant thunder. The humans who heard his words felt a chill run down his spines, realizing the enormity of the dragon's power and the seriousness of his warning. His eyes blazed with a fierce intensity, and his massive wings spread out behind him, creating an imposing presence. The humans who heard Veldagordiaz's words became curious. "... Hey Great Dragon... What's in this box?" asked the human while looking at the box. Shaking his head, Veldagordiaz simply answered casually. “…I don't know what's inside the box, but my lord ordered me to guard the box, so please don't damage the box,” requested Veldagordiaz in a low voice. The human who asked about the box was transfixed by the dr