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Chapter 8: Old Man vs. Magical Girl?

A goblin (magical girl) appeared.

Immediately, it seemed to notice us.

"Gyiiiiii!!!"

"Fugyaa! Shaa!"

The cat's intimidation continues as usual.

Could it be that this cat, by any chance, was chased by that goblin and climbed up this tree?

(But seriously, why is it taking the form of a magical girl?)

No, that's impossible.

I had various thoughts, but I saw the goblin move its hand.

(A magic spell is coming!)

I grabbed the cat and immediately jumped down from the trunk.

"Gyiiiiiiii!!!!"

Thud!

When the goblin aimed its staff at us, a bolt of lightning flew towards where we were.

"Can it really use magic?"

But in this situation, the fact that it's a magic user actually gives me an advantage.

"Phew."

I exhale sharply and swiftly close in on the goblin.

"Gyiiiiiiii!!!!"

Whoosh!

A fireball flies towards me.

I easily dodge it.

And then, I close the distance.

"I'll let you in on something. Swords are stronger in a one-on-one fight. Especially at this range!"

Slash!

I cut the goblin in half.

"Gyiiiiiiii..."

Thud.

The goblin collapses right there.

It turns into light and fades away.

Left behind are a treasure chest, a magical girl costume, and a staff.

I set the cat down where we are.

I collect all the dropped items.

Then, I glance back at the cat.

"Look, now we can go back, right?"

I start heading towards the town.

"Fugya!"

The cat clings to my leg.

It stands on its hind legs and grabs onto my leg with its front paws.

So cute.

"So, you want to come with me?"

"Nya."

A surprise

It rubs against me.

It seems like it's grown fond of me.

Hmm.

Oh well.

I'll take it with me.

"Come on, let's go."

When I crouch down, the cat jumps onto my shoulder.

"Nya~go."

"Cats are so cute."

Feeling comforted by the cat, I decide to walk on.

And then, it happened.

[Experience gained]

[Level up]

[Obtained bonus points]

"Oh, my level went up again."

Let's see, let's see.

"Status open."

Name: Tatsuya Ono

Level: 45

Attack power: 55

Defense power: 45

Skill: Defense Ignore

Bonus points: 30

Forty-five?!

I stare blankly.

My mouth hangs open.

Can't seem to close it.

"Huh? So, defeating that goblin just now caused my level to rise this much all at once?"

Guess this kind of thing can happen, huh?

Since my level hadn't been going up at all until now, suddenly seeing it rise so much makes me feel anxious instead.

(Come to think of it, I feel like I've heard of such a rule before.)

Enemy's level = Base stats + Equipment strength

So, the higher the level, the more experience points you receive.

(Maybe this equipment was just that strong...)

Alright, enough thinking about it.

For now, I'll just take the cat and head back to town.

So, for now, it's about the cat, but should I have a veterinarian take a look?

It seems somewhat like a stray cat, and it would be troublesome if there were parasites or other issues.

As for the bonus points, let's put that on hold for a bit longer?

I think it's best to use them when we're in a bind.

Returning to town, I headed towards the veterinarian's office.

It doesn't seem too crowded at this time, as I'm quickly ushered into the examination room.

"Are you Tatsuya-san?"

"Yes. I'm here to have this cat checked out, for now."

I placed the cat on the desk.

The teacher blinked in surprise.

"A cat?"

"What about it?"

"That's not a cat."

With that, the teacher fell from the chair, collapsing backward.

"I-it's a chimera..."

I decided to observe the cat closely, holding it in my arms.

"Meow~"

Its face did indeed resemble that of a lion to some extent.

I gently stroked from its rear to its head.

There was some kind of protrusion on its back.

When I brushed aside its fur, small wings were growing, almost hidden within the fur.

I examined its tail, covered in fur.

Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the tip resembled a snake's mouth.

I hadn't realized it was a chimera until I looked closely.

"Meow~"

"A ch-chimeraaaaaaa?!!!!"

Now I was startled too.

Whoa! Did I really bring a chimera here?!

The teacher sat back down in the chair, still holding onto his waist.

"What should I be looking for in this chimera?"

"Well, I'd like you to check if it's sick or not."

"Chimeras don't get sick. They have sturdy bodies and strong reproductive abilities."

"Oh, I see."

"Meow~"

Rubbing against me.

The chimera nuzzled its cheek against mine.

"It seems really attached to you."

"Yeah, it does. I mean, I kinda have this feeling that I want to keep it as a pet. Is it okay to keep a monster as a pet?"

"Hmm..."

The teacher placed a hand on his chin.

"If it's this attached to you, I think it should be fine. I've heard that chimeras are intelligent. If you raise it from such a young age, it shouldn't pose any harm to humans."

"Oh, I see."

"And if it feels abandoned by you, it might feel betrayed and could potentially attack people."

"Don't worry. I won't abandon a pet like that."

With that, the teacher said,

"You're a wonderful owner. I've never seen a chimera so attached before. You've shown me something truly unique."

He bowed his head respectfully.

"You don't need to worry about payment. I didn't really conduct a thorough examination, so there's no need for a fee."

Oh~.

Free examination fee cheat.

I left the clinic.

The chimera was perched on my shoulder.

"Meow~"

"You're such a cute one~"

I stroked its throat, and it purred.

It's adorable.

Now then.

"I need to decide on a name."

When it comes to pets, it's all about the name.

I pondered for a moment about what name to choose.

"Would Nyago be alright?"

"Meow~"

It seemed pleased.

Although it's a chimera, I thought about giving it a cool name, but a cute one would be better.

After that, I decided to head straight to the tavern.

While on my way, I started thinking about the future.

(Even though I'm in this town, there's still Rida's presence.)

Yesterday's forgiveness might not extend to the future.

In that case...

(Since I'm here, maybe I should try traveling in this world.)

It's been six months since I was transferred here.

I've never been outside this town, but if I search, I might find a better place than here.

So, I think I'll inform Mashiro that I've cleared the request and leave this town.

Originally, adventurers seem to travel the world, so I'll live that kind of life too.

With that thought in mind, I entered the tavern.

Tonight might be my last dinner here.

When I make a decision, I act on it immediately.

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