The World Is Overflowing with Monster, I’m Taking a Liking to This Life Chapter 154: Treasure Chest, Once Again

-Going back in ti a little-

This marks the ninth

Ichinose-san and I were placing petrified clones of Aka on our way back to the City Hall.

Theyll serve as Coordinates for when we use Momos Shadow Migration.

Were putting petrified clones of Aka in inconspicuous locations where we wont have any problem coming out from the Shadows.

As a side note, Ichinose-san is the one choosing these locations.

Im really knowledgeable about places that wont catch peoples eyes even as we move about.

She said so confidently.

According to her, she searched for inconspicuous routes during her ti as a Hiki Komori to finish her shopping as quickly as possible.

But I dont think thats sothing you should be proud of, Ichinose-san.

Ichinose-san, please check.

Ok. Map.

In response to Ichinose-sans command, a three-dinsional map pops up in front of us.

Aside from the red icon which is displaying our current locations, there are several smaller icons that are blinking on the Map at different spots.

These blinking icons signify the positions where we placed the petrified copies of Aka.

Distance-wise its fine.

The Coordinates on the map are at similar intervals.

Weve been trying to ensure that the distances can be traversed through Momos Shadow Migration.

With Ichinose-sans Map, we can set Coordinates while looking out for the exact distances and directions between them.

Even so, this is really convenient, isnt it? The combo between Aka-chans Petrification and Momo-chans Shadow Migration, that is. It borders teleportation.

Yes, I think so too.

I nod at Ichinose-sans impressed words.

To test it out, weve asked Momo to activate Shadow Migration several tis already, and everyone including Ichinose-san and Kiki were brought along without any problem.

As Momo has evolved into a Dark Dog, the number of passengers that can be brought along with Shadow Migration has increased.

With this, the range of our activities will increase dramatically. Not only that, well be able to hunt monsters relatively safely.

All is well.

What do you say to a break?

Sure.

Wan!

We have more than enough ti, so we enter a private building to rest.

I want to distribute my points while I can.

Its my first level-up since Ive beco a Newtype, so I want to confirm any changes to the system as well.

I open my status to check on the nurical values of my JP and SP.

(I earned 10 JP and 20 SP from the level-up Although I evolved, the points that I get dont seem to have changed)

One of the characteristics of Newtype talked about an increase in potential.

I thought that Id receive more bonus points from Precocious, but that doesnt seem to be the case.

(I raised Advanced Ninjutsu to its maximum level just in case of an ergency, but it might have been a bit of a waste)

When peoples occupations go up to LV 3, 6, and 9, the skills that correspond to them also increase by 1 level.

In other word, I wouldve saved up to 27 SP if I left the skill at LV7.

In terms of efficiency alone, my decision was a poor one.

However, the possibility of encountering a powerful monster as soon as I evolve is not zero.

Rather, from what Ive experienced during the past few days, its more likely for that to happen.

Also, I might be able to prevent so unforeseen events beforehand by acquiring all the Advanced Ninjutsu.

In terms of preparation against the unknown, the rits of raising my skills outweigh the derits.

Anyway, thats all already in the past.

I should just allocate my points early on.

First of all, the skills.

I raise HP Conversion, Reduced MP Consumption, Ninja Tool Creation, Shadow Imitation, and Shadow Cage to LV4, emptying all 20 SP.

Next, I invest points in Shinobi and Jet Black Perforr to bring them up to LV3, consuming all 10 JP.

As the occupations have attained LV3, all the accompanying skills also go up by another 1 level.

These are the end results:

*****

Kudou Kazuto

Newtype

Level 2

HP: 662/662

MP: 285/285

Strength: 349

Endurance: 379

Agility: 743

Dexterity: 725

Magic: 180

Magic Resistance: 180

SP: 0

JP: 0

Occupation

Shinobi LV3

Tracker LV2

Jet Black Perforr LV3

Trainee Monk LV3

Unique Skills

Precocious

Profession Enhancent

Skills

Advanced Ninjutsu LV10, HP Conversion LV5, Reduced MP Consumption LV5, Ninja Tool Creation LV5, Throwing LV6, Odorless LV7, Silent Operation LV7, Concealnt LV6, Night Vision LV5, Critical Aim LV6, Attention Cutoff LV7, Appraisal Interruption LV4, Tracking LV3, Terrain Understanding LV4, Wide Range Enemy Detection LV6, Telephoto LV4, Agility Reinforcent LV8, Dexterity Reinforcent LV5, Observation LV10, Listening Ear LV4, Absolute Shadow LV6, Shadow Imitation LV5, Shadow Cage LV5, Endurance LV5, Full Might LV5, Enhanced Physical Abilities LV7, Swordsmanship LV6, Poison Resistance LV1, Paralysis Resistance LV2, Virus Resistance LV1, Heat Resistance LV1, HP Auto Recovery LV5, MP Auto Recovery LV6, Danger Avoidance LV5, Riding LV3, Negotiation LV1, Getaway LV4, Defense Instinct LV1, Item Box LV10, Mail LV2, Concentration LV7, Prediction LV6, Fury LV5, ntal Distress Tolerance LV5, Acting LV4, Calculation Acceleration LV3

Party mbers

Momo

Dark Dog LV2

Aka

Creation Sli LV4

Ichinose Natsu

Newtype LV2

Kiki

Carbuncle LV1

*****

Ichinose-san and Momos levels rose.

Momo was participating in the battle, but how did Ichinose-san level-up?

(Oh, right. She said she hunted so monsters while spectating)

As expected of her to take every chance to gain experience.

When I turn to look, I see Ichinose-san playing with Momo and Kiki.

Shes holding a snack on her hand and shaking it left and right for Momo to follow.

Hey, Momo-chan. Its your favorite snack ti!

Wan! Wan!

Momo drools as her line of sight moves about. Her tail is also shaking frantically.

Ichinose-san doesnt hand over the snack to Momo, probably because she wants to continue watching her act adorably.

Really, youre being too an to Momo.

I take out a snack from the Item Box and clap my hands.

!

Momo reacts imdiately.

She trots to and eats the snack gladly when I give it to her.

Lovely.Im healed.

Muuu.

Ichinose-san, who was deprived of Momo, is once again pouting.

Im sorry, Ichinose-san. However, Momo is reserved for only one person.

I mofu-mofu Momo afterwards.

*****

Now that weve had our rest, its about ti we leave.

Yes.

Points have been distributed, Momo had her snack, and we are well-rested .

In fact, I mofu-mofued for too long.

Ti actually flies pass when Im patting Momo and Kiki.

We should really start moving.

I take out a bike from the Item Box and start the engine.

Well return in no ti.

Ichinose-san tries to return to the house.

What are you doing?

Ill stay here. Please go ahead without .

Sorry? Ichinose-san is coming with us, right?

Aka is mimicking as a helt for us and Momo has prepared seatbelts using her shadow. For so reason, Kiki is also pointlessly buffing the bike.

I dont want to! Ill throw up again! Its better to wait here and have Momo-chan pick up later on!

Why dont you try getting used to it little by little? Ill help.

No! I dont want to!

No my foot!

Recently, Ichinose-san has been rather expressive in a bad way.

I force Ichinose-san to sit on the back seat and start the motorcycle.

Unfortunately, she didnt receive any resistance skills.

*****

Uuu youre terrible, Kudou-sanIve been sullied.

Youre the one who sullied yourself.

To preserve Ichinose-sans reputation, I wont go into the details, but lets just say that Aka did its best to eat.

On a separate note, motorcycles sure are fast.

In the blink of an eye, weve arrived sowhere near the vicinity of the Safety Zones boundary where we can see the City Hall in the distance.

Theres still so distance left, but it should be fine to get off here.

Theres comparatively less rubble around here Uuu

Yes

Around the City Hall, there are still a lot of boulders from Titans throws that havent been removed.

In spite of this, this region appears relatively less damaged.

I was exploring the surrounding area while storing boulders in the Item Box when I suddenly hear Ichinose-sans shout.

Kudou-san! Look over there!

What happened? Why are you pani!? Thats no way.

I also raise my voice in surprise when I see what the surprised Ichinose-san is pointing at.

It is sitting there between so rubble and the roots of a giant tree.

The wooden box is luxuriously decorated and has a keyhole at the center of the box.

Yes, its a Treasure Chest.

Previously, we found one which was placed in the middle of the road.

This one, on the other hand, is quietly hidden.

Honestly, its suspicious.

I an, no matter how I look at it, its got to be that.

Its a mimic.

Its a mimic, isnt it?

Wan!