Chapter 11: Port City Bay Road

“Wow! I thought he was just a normal person from his appearance, but after all Takaya was a great child ~”

　After hearing the story from Roar, Meirir happily stroked Takaya’s head saying “good good”. Obviously she treated him as a child, but he didn’t think it was so bad for her to praise him that way.

　Takaya was an only child in that world, so he liked having someone like an older sister in this world.

“Well … I wonder if it’s so amazing. I don’t really understand.”

“No, it’s really amazing. A magic stone is a blood crystal in the heart of a demon beast, a rare material used for materials such as magic wands and magic drugs. In order to take it out, you need to have at least level III dismantling skills.. ” (Roar)

“Level … Does that mean that the higher the number, the better you are at separating such rare materials?”

“Simply put, yes. I don’t know much about it, but the higher the level, the more likely you are to find rare materials, and the more likely you are to be able to dismantle magical beasts that are difficult to even process for food. Like dragons.”

“Dragon … you can eat dragon meat?”

“It’s not limited to dragons. Most magical beast meat has the ability to improve the potential ability of the person who eats it. This is how we adventurers grow and become stronger little by little.”

　If that story is true, it’s understandable that Akito and his former classmates woke up to their abilities one after another. At first, they ate the flesh of small demon beasts, and gradually became stronger and woke up to magic and swordsmanship skills.

　And maybe Takaya also.

　In his case, the growth vector was just towards the acquisition of skills and abilities as a processor, not for combat.

“Takaya, are you going somewhere after this?”

　To Roar’s words, Takaya shook his head.

　I used to act with the purpose of “returning to the original world,” but now that I’ve been kicked out of class, that feeling is completely disappearing.

　Or rather, it doesn’t really matter anymore.

　Anyway, the only thing I care about now is how to survive in this world.

“Hmm … then–“

“Hey Takaya, if you don’t have a destination, why don’t you join our party? Right now, Roar is acting as a dismantler, but he’s totally bad at it. So, we’d love to have you!”

“Oi”

　Apparently, Meirir spoke before Roar and said a word too many.

“Oh, I agree. If you have enough skill to collect magic stones, you have at least level III or higher. As a dismantler, you’ll be much more useful than the level I Roar. “

“……Oi”

　It’s probably a joke within the group, but it seems a bit terrible for Roar. Maybe no one wanted to do it, so he was just doing it as the leader.

　Takaya had no choice but to feel close to him. Sorry for your troubles.

“So what do you think? I think it would be better to have someone than to do various things alone.”

“Uh……”

　Normally, I would have accepted this offer with two words. Takaya liked the three of them very much, and they would probably be able to clear up any problems that might arise in the future, such as food, clothing, and housing. But

“I’m sorry, that, just a little … let me think about it.”

　

　Takaya didn’t immediately nod his head.

“Huh, why? Why? You don’t really like being with us?”

　That’s absolutely not the case. She’s a bit weird, but Meirir is beautiful and kind, Dike is nice like a big brother, and Roar is Roar.

　Compared to my previous party, there’s a big difference.

　But that’s why I couldn’t easily accept this offer.

“That … I definitely don’t want to be extra baggage for this party. Unlike the previous guys, everyone has been kind to me… so I want to be sure I can contribute to you properly. When I’m convinced, I hope you’ll invite me again. “

　Respond with sincerity no matter how trivial the matter—that was Takaya Nagami’s original humanity.

“… I understand your feelings. Well, we still have time before we reach our destination. Take your time and think slowly.”

“Yes, it’s important for Takaya and for us.”

“We’ll have to wait until we get back to our home base first. Once we get a clearer picture of Takaya’s skills, all of us will be satisfied.”

　Thus, the four riding the carriage, headed for the coastal city of Bay Road, the base of the adventurers.

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