Onii-chan.
Hm?
You mentioned some people from your own world you wanted to see.
Yeah.
What kind of people are they?
Well, you know...
I am also very curious about this.
They're family and friends.
We always had a good time while having black tea...
"Black tea"?
My childhood friend's family ran a cafe.
Just as you are remembering them fondly,
they must also be quite worried about you.
Probably.
But right now, I'm here with you and Lillian, and Vene-kun.
So I'm not lonely.
The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional)?
Today's Temperature Is 39 Degrees
Today's Temperature Is 39 Degrees.
Claude already told me!
You had a life-or-death battle with a Silver Diamond Wolf.
An impressive victory at your level!
Y-Yes.
That's not an opponent where mere talent will suffice.
Good work, Hibiki.
However!
I repeat!
If you had more muscle, you might've defeated it without collapsing!
Dammit!
If only I had trained you more...
Though it's not too late!
Come with me now...
and embark on a muscle training routine from hell!
The reason we called you here today is...
For muscle training?
No.
To discuss the reward for defeating the Silver Diamond Wolf.
What?
This much?!
Had it come to this town...
who knows how many would have fallen victim.
You defeated an opponent that even Bals-sama would have struggled with.
So don't be coy and just accept it!
Then I'll gratefully accept.
With this, we can make preparations to take on the dungeon!
Indeed. It's more than enough.
Oho.
I smell financial fortune!
Hibiki-sama, welcome!
The aroma of wealth surrounding you is particularly rich again today.
You look in high spirits.
My nasal cavity is melting.
Oh?
Claude-sama, Lillian-sama, welcome.
Um...
No need to worry.
Please come this way.
Hibiki-sama.
Our company will not meddle in your personal affairs.
Thank you!
This is the Debby Company's weapon showroom.
Please feel free to look around.
Wow, what is this?
All right!
I'll choose this Wind Layer Tunic.
Its wind magic will help me dodge attacks!
That looks so cool on you!
It suits you well.
What sort of weapons would you like?
I'm fine with what I have now.
I do have that bow God gave me.
I doubt there's anything better than that...
I'm picking this!
Lovely!
Really?
A Blossom Wand, huh?
It really suits you, Lillian!
Thank you!
You've decided on your purchases? Very well! Thank you very much!
All together, that comes to 1200 gold coins.
Thou...sand... two-hun...dred... gold... coins...
What language is that?
Lillian!?
One thousand two hundred gold coins...!
What a reasonable price!
Wait, that's cheap?!
You won't get that cheaper than 1500 anywhere else.
Our Debby Company is proud to be the most affordable store around!
I'll take this.
Claude, you should get something that protects your stomach.
Remember how close it was last time.
Do not worry, Hibiki-sama.
This piece is imbued with a strengthening spell,
so its defensive power rivals a full suit of armor.
Really?
True, the appraisal data confirms that.
Got it.
What about your weapon?
I'll take this Magnetica.
It's versatile and effective even in cramped dungeons.
"With its powerful magnetic field,
you can direct a rain of blades at your target,
or even change the direction of your opponent's sword."
I see.
That really is great.
Impressive...
The extent of your findings is remarkable.
Wait...
How high is the level of your Appraise skill?
It's at level 5.
Level 5?!
M-Magnificent!
I'd expect nothing less from you!
The scent of your financial fortune is getting even more intense!
Is it really that impressive?
But of course!
Usually, an appraiser's skill level is 1 or 2.
Even our skilled in-house veteran appraiser is only at level 3.
Encountering someone with a level 5 skill is very rare indeed!
I see.
Hey, Chief God!
Please tell me things like that earlier!
Whoopsie!
Oh, while I'm here,
I'll let you know you can use that thing you wanted!
Oh right.
My Relief Measure leveled up in the last fight, too.
Speaking of, Hibiki-sama.
As you prepare to embark on your journey,
surely you'll need a carriage, or some other such equipment?
Given a little time, there is nothing we cannot procure for you.
I'll take you up on that.
Please let me know when everything's ready to go.
Good luck, you two!
Relief Measure, activate!
Immovable Chains detected.
Would you like to use Relief Measure on the target?
Please do!
Relief Measure: summoning the sacred beast Carbuncle.
What does that mean?
My name is Carbuncle!
I am the sacred beast that serves the mighty Chief God!
So cute!
Onii-chan, me too!
Let me cuddle him too!
What are you doing?!
I am the sacred beast that serves the Chief God!
Can we call you Car-kun?
Car-kun!
Oh, fine, I suppose I'll allow it.
Claude!
He's going to break the chains himself!
So is this the power of Relief Measure Level 2, Car-kun?
That's so good, Car-kun!
It's amazing.
As if!
How long are you going to keep fooling around, Carbuncle?!
Get to work already!
Oh, if it isn't Venezilianustore Ferratiano.
What are you doing here?
Anyway, why's that wolf glaring at me?
Why, Venezilianustore Ferratiano?
Just get it done already, idiot Carbuncle!
Fine, Venezilianustore Ferratiano.
Did you just call me an idiot?
Just do it!
My name is Carbuncle!
I am the sacred beast that serves the mighty Chief God,
and I am in charge of the light that controls happiness!
Good Luck Catcher!
Come on, Car-kun!
You did it!
You broke two of the cursed chains!
You did it!
Thank you, Hibiki-sama.
I'm so happy for you, Claude.
But Car-kun's the one who lifted the curse.
Thank you, Car-kun!
Carbuncle-sama, my deepest thanks for breaking this curse.
Hey, what is going on there?
Claude...
You've come so far that you stuck to just glaring this time.
Which means, despite being a dummy, you're learning.
You're too kind.
Reprimand him properly!
Looks like we made a new friend.
Hope we can work together, Car-kun.
No, thanks.
My job here is done.
I'm going home.
I said I'm going home and I'm going!
Guess he's gone.
What was his problem?
If only he could have stayed longer.
Clau-san, are you okay?
So hot.
It really is super hot.
Sapo-chan, what's the temperature?
Using the units of your former world,
today's temperature is 39 degrees.
Hey Claude.
What if you cut all that hair?
A-As you say.
If it is your command, I will be bald.
I guess even the strongest heroes have their weak spots.
Stay still now.
Yeah! I'll try that.
Create Water!
Lillian-chan, now you gotta add another spell to those water orbs!
Right!
State Maintenance!
What is this?
A water balloon?
Ahh, it's drawing the heat from my body...
I'm so cool.
What is this? It's so good.
This really does feel nice.
Oh... Tanya-san?
Hibiki-kun.
It's so hot. So very hot.
I'm dying.
Please. I need that.
R-Right.
Bubble Wash!
I feel so refreshed!
I recommend wearing underwear, though.
What?
I'm heading out for a bit.
I'll try to find something to beat the heat.
I'll go with you!
Me too.
Clau-san?
Claude, you should rest for now.
Lillian, please keep those balloons around.
I guess I'll have to go with you instead.
You can buy me a nice, cold drink!
You two hold down the fort.
Good luck!
Guess it makes sense that nobody's out in this heat.
Ajarathan-san?
Hello there, Hibiki-sama.
If this is about the carriage, you'll need to wait a bit longer.
How? Why?
You're not sweating, and you look so comfortably cool.
That's right.
Actually, this suit is equipped with a certain something...
It's one of the Debby Company's finest products.
Let me in on it!
The Cloak of Everlasting Spring...
Yes, I've heard of it.
Clothing with adjustable temperature, correct?
But the Debby Company doesn't have any in stock right now...
To make a new one, apparently, they need a magic flower called a Blühliche Ruhe.
But I don't know where they grow...
If you're looking for that flower,
they grow deep in the forest to the east.
Really?
However, the roads in the forest are rather complicated,
so I don't know if you'd be able to find one.
You couldn't.
That was fast.
I really need to get some, though.
Then why don't I show you the way?
I can't believe he's asleep again.
Why did he even come with me?
You're making quite the trek for Claude-sama and Lillian-chan.
It's very kind of you.
Not at all.
It's just my way of trying to repay them a little.
Repay them?
That's right.
No matter the situation, they always use all their power for my sake.
And they always prioritize me over themselves.
They're always by my side.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I was rambling.
I think your ability to make such wonderful friends
is just a testament to your own goodness.
And thanks to you, the long journey is already over.
Already?!
I'm back!
Welcome back!
How are you two feeling?
Thank you for caring for us.
We're totally fine now.
I'm glad!
I'm really hungry, but it's still too early for dinner.
Onii-chan, this is for you.
Huh? For me?
Yes!
Wow!
They look so tasty!
We wanted to do something for you,
so Lillian and I found some black tea.
I see.
Good job, Lillian.
But why black tea?
Oh, it's because I talked about Amane's cafe the other day...
That's so good!
It's yummy!
That reminds me.
I haven't checked her status lately.
[Name] Lillian Rouge [Sex] Female [Age] 10 [Race] Human [Status] Health [Job] Sage (Level 1) [Level] 2 [Physical Attack] 18 [Physical Defense] 11 [Magic Attack] 233 (Raging Sanctuary sealed at 70%) [Magic Defense] 73 [Agility] 22 [Intelligence] 67 [Willpower] 49 [Luck] 50
Lillian's become a sage!
Huh?
Is that really true, Hibiki-sama?
Yes, she used to be a candidate to become a sage,
but now it says "Sage, Level 1."
She's gotten all kinds of experience, so she's leveled up.
You did it, Lillian!
But I don't feel any different.
The realization will start to settle in soon.
Congratulations, Lillian.
Thank you.
Have her magic skills also leveled up?
They have.
Speaking of, my Grimoire has also advanced to Level 2.
What?!
Then activate it and update my magical knowledge!
F-Fine.
Grimoire, activate!
Here it is!
So much new magical knowledge has been added!
With this, I might even be able to have you learn some magic skills!
Really?
Master!
I humbly request your guidance.
Nya!
The Day of Departure
It's finally time to head for the northern dungeon.
That's right.
We're going to miss you.
Please stay with us again when you return.
We will!
Thank you for everything.
Oh yeah, there's something I'd like to give you two.
It's a Cloak of Everlasting Spring.
As it is imbued with the skill of temperature control,
putting it on when you're hot means instant comfort.
When you went out the other day, was it to get this?
Yup!
I can't believe you went through that... for me.
Thank you.
I'll treasure it for the rest of my life!
You're going overboard...
I've got one for you, too.
Wiggle, wiggle.
Soft!
Thanks, Onii-chan!
It looks great.
Yay!
Hey, Claude!
You better watch out for Hibiki and make sure he's getting his gains!
I will protect Hibiki-sama.
I will not force gains upon him.
What's that, you mutt?
Come at me!
Up 'til the bitter end...
The dungeon is far more dangerous than the eastern forest.
Please make sure to be careful.
We will be!
All right, everyone.
Here we go!
Take care!
To the northern dungeon!
And then, the underground city, Terra Dynas!
The northern dungeon, you say...
Then maybe you can do us a favor and die there.
For the balance of the world.
Stop it!
Have no fear!
We're here now, so you're all right.
Could you be the...
The Corpse Killers.
I don't love the name, though. It feels kinda edgelord...
Taiki! Kyoko! Are you all right?
It was a piece of cake.
Were you two hurt at all?
Not at all.
I guess that was the last of them.
What a pain.
Everywhere we go, undead appear...
Taiki, is this really the right way?
Yeah.
We just have to follow this main road east!
At least, that's what the spirit said.
Manabe-kun is up ahead somewhere.
Hibiki... We will find you.
Hang on, Hibiki!
I know he's your cousin, but that's a serious bond, Sensei.
You better be safe,
Hibiki!
This Is Apparently a Preview?
I'm glad I didn't have to cut my hair.
To be honest, I'm quite fond of this haircut.
Kind of gives me a wild look.
You look cool, Clau-san!
Oh, I always ask my hairdresser to make me look a bit tough.
Your face looks scary no matter the haircut.