Chapter 3 / 412 - Leveling

=== Loop 1 - Tutorial Arc ===

TLNOTE:

: Ryuukoku no Sunadokei Another translator use "Hourglass of Dragon's Era"

() Dragon, () Time. It make "Dragon's Time"

() Hourglass. Hence, "Dragon's Time Hourglass"

Related to Motoyasu's spear in chapter one

: Ryuukoku no Choushin literally translated as "Dragon's Time Minute Pointer(minute pointer in analog clock)"

It make no sense, I try various translator and some give "longhand" result.

"()Dragon, ()Time, and ()minute pointer" make "Dragon's Clock"

This spear have deep relation with Dragon's Time Hourglass, Time Rewind + world divergence ability, "longhand", and where Motoyasu got this spear make it Dragon's Time Hourglass "Extension"

Here you go, "Dragon's Clock Extension"

This is open field, a small village can be seen from here.

"Yesterday I hunt balloon monster, they're pretty weak. Do you have any recommendation where I can grind more efficiently?" (Naofumi)

"Shield Hero can't fight alone, so you can't fight right now." (Motoyasu)

"I'm aware of that. What can I do to gain comrade? I have rapist bounty over my head and nobody want to approach me, this country hate Shield Hero right?" (Naofumi)

Hmmm.... Onee-san is dear father's most trusted person.

I remember she is his slave... Where can I find her?

"What should you do.... Buy the slave and order them to fight instead yourself!" (Motoyasu)

"Slave!?" (Naofumi)

His face filled by fear.

"So... So this world have slavery... Well, slavery is a common thing in game and fantasy world." (Naofumi)

"Important fact, slaver have full right to squeeze every ounce slave's power to increase the slaver's level." (Motoyasu)

"That's cruel... There's no way I can do something inhuman like that." (Naofumi)

"Oh my? That's funny. In the future dear father known as a great slaver, your army is your slave." (Motoyasu)

"SO YOU SAID I'M GOING TO BE A WORST SCUM IN THE FUTURE!?" (Naofumi)

"You teach the kid to slay monster with a smile." (Motoyasu)

[TLNOTE: To make it worse, Motoyasu isn't lying]

I remember someone boasting about that.

Certainly, that village stink of pigs', but that place is a wonderful place to live.

The slaves always work happily and their lives full of smile.

"That's cruel! Brutal! Inhuman! I will never do that madness!!" (Naofumi)

Dear father start lose his mind.

No matter what happen, he still retain his kind heart even the world keep betray him.

When the world swallowed in chaos, even when the world blame him for something he didn't do. He stil retain himself.

I want to protect this pure expression.

"Please tell me, why I do something... Inhuman like that in the future?" (Naofumi)

"This is a painful truth but I'll say it to you. Originally, I'm the one who do that cruel thing to you instead of Itsuki" (Motoyasu)

"Eh...? What are you saying about?" (Naofumi)

"That Red Pig successfuly deceived me and I do horrible thing to you, even if I believe dear father in the end...." (Motoyasu)

"So that's what happened...." (Motoyasu)

"I won't ask any forgiveness! This Motoyasu did the most disgraceful thing for human being. If you tell me to die, I'll die right here right now." (Motoyasu)

"Nah.... She deceived Motoyasu-kun too, right? In that case, there's nothing you can do for what you've done. Moreover, this time you believed in me. (Naofumi)

I really grateful for that simple sentence.

Then I deeply bow my head to express my gratitude to his mercy that's deeper than any sea.

"Please tell me, what happen to me that made me a slaver?" (Naofumi)

"Most likely, at that time you see the world itself as your enemy. Your resentment manifest as brutal emotion and your mind distorted that you can't believe anything if you don't have complete control over it." (Motoyasu)

"I see... When the world itself is my enemy maybe I'll take that action as well." (Naofumi)

"But now is different! I'm your ally, even if I will face entire world." (Motoyasu)

This not an exaggeration or empty boast.

Being Firo-tan's father is one of my reason, but he is my life benefactor more than anything.

"Thank you. But slave is...." (Naofumi)

"Well, it can't be helped then. Kuro-chan." (Motoyasu)

"Pii?" (Kuro)

"I will raise your level so you will grow like dear father. I really hope grown Kuro-chan can take his steps." (Motoyasu)

"Pii!" (Kuro)

"I got your point. Raise Kuro-chan's level and party him with me. Motoyasu is strong enough, so you won't have any problem with heavy grinding." (Naofumi)

"Correct! I'll raise his level at least until 30, then he can help your adventure from that on." (Motoyasu)

I can find work in adventurer's guild while he going to adventure. ....If I need spare money I can just raid profitable thief's base.

A lot of money is integral if I want to make Firo-tan mine.

Furthermore, philorial-sama is world's fortune.

I will raise philorial population, even one will make big difference.

That is my, Motoyasu's life purpose.

"Okay then, what should I do when you raise his level?" (Naofumi)

"Dear father.... Just enjoy your tea-time in elegance when I do rough thing." (Motoyasu)

"What's the point in that!" (Naofumi)

"However, if my suggestion make you uncomfortable tell me what should I do. After all, your command is absolute." (Motoyasu)

"Urghh.... I understand, I will try to find something I can do in that time." (Naofumi)

"I'm going now! Let's meet in that village this evening." (Motoyasu)

"Yep, take care." (Naofumi)

"Pii!" (Kuro)

After he leave, I go to mountain where strong monster dwell to raise his level quickly.

My level already high from beginning, growth correction, if I want can go back home I have Portal, everything is in my hand.

The problem is food, then I see mountain of monster corpse behind me. Problem solved.

This is public knowledge that philorial-sama is strongest angel that can eat anything.

I cross mountain border where strong monster dwell... Dragonic being's territory to be exact.

"Brionac! HAHAHAHA! Weak! It's too weak!" (Motoyasu)

Mountains where dragon live now become mountain of dragon's corpse. I slaughter every single dragon and its variation in that mountain without exception.

Dragon is philorial-sama's natural enemy!

Conclusion, Dragon is this Motoyasu's natural enemy!

I'm going further determinate to exterminate dragon's existence itself.

No matter how determined I am, seems like my body getting tired. Dragons avoid us and I can't do my task efficiently.

However, I won't do that thing.

Ren and Itsuki still can't hunt here. I know place where stronger monster dwell, but if I wipe this area they can't find suitable place to grind when time comes!

First wave is one month later and I'll show them how strong dear father in that time!

Immersed in extermination, I realize now the sun is in the horizon.

I already secure enough food, and I got good materials for unlocking weapon.

Take all those corpse back home is troublesome and drop item filled my spear.

Dividing which one is needed and useless one is very troublesome, I'll do it later.

Then I use portal to that village and rendezvous in promised place.

"Welcome back, Motoyasu-kun. How's Kuro-chan's condition?" (Naofumi)

"Piyo?" (Kuro)

"Uwahh. I can't recognize him anymore." (Naofumi)

Dear father only know philorial-sama's chick form and surprised at his growth. Of course yes, he follow me all day.

Now he is under my belt. Tomorrow he will take normal philorial's form.

I already prepare a lot of food for him, that's all I need to raise philorial.

"Piyoo~..." (Kuro)

His stomach growling and make sad voice.

I give him all food I prepare before.

"Kuhh.... You're very cute! Kuro-chan!" (Motoyasu)

"Piyoooo!" (Kuro)

Kuro-chan close his eyes and when I rub him, he really love when I do it.

As I expected, philorial-sama is world's fortune.

That rough, lowly dragon? Ridiculous living thing, of course rival included.

"I agree with you in that, he is very cute. His level?" (Naofumi)

"It's already 32." (Motoyasu)

"Fast!? I remember Motoyasu-kun said he can't raise anymore after he reach level 40. Did I got that right?" (Naofumi)

"Yes, after that he need class up if he want to raise his level further." (Motoyasu)

"Dragon's Time Hourglass is under this country's supervision isn't it? If I use that, won't people will start pick a fight?" (Naofumi)

"Nooo problem. We can use hourglass in another country." (Motoyasu)

"The hourglass isn't exclusive to Melromarc... First thing first, I must become stronger before leave this country." (Naofumi)

"Ha Ha Ha, you can do that later. Just don't forget we have a plan for tomorrow~." (Motoyasu)

"I know. Ah, Motoyasu-kun. If you want me to do something just tell me. I'll spend my day in river tomorrow." (Naofumi)

Dear father show me the fish.

So he skilled in fishing as well, I see a lot of fish in the bucket.

He even give some to Kuro-chan.

Even his expression and speech different, dear father is still dear father.

Now I remember, Firo-tan's favorite food is his home cooking.

Kuro-chan will like it too.

"It can be cooked in inn's kitchen." (Motoyasu)

"Can I cook it? At least let me do something." (Naofumi)

"Hahaha, I always enjoy your food. I'll wait for it." (Motoyasu)

"I never boast cooking is my specialty.... Is that story about future?" (Naofumi)

"Yup, everyone loves your food." (Motoyasu)

"I can't believe that exaggerated story, but I'll try my best." (Naofumi)

He ask inn's employee to borrow (I threat the employee because he hesitated) inn's kitchen to prepare food.

However, the tastes is inferior compared to the future one.

Most likely, shield's effect.

But it still more delicious than normal food.

This Motoyasu can never replicate that ultimate taste.

"Oh man, I'm full." (Motoyasu)

"I hope you enjoy it. I can't do it well in that kitchen. I can't expect this world have similar ingredient similar to my world. Everything tastes different." (Naofumi)

"You don't need to be modest, you make good meal. I will take a nap with Kuro-chan in stable. Don't forget to lock your room okay." (Motoyasu)

"Motoyasu-kun sleep in stable? I still have some money left, I will order another room." (Naofumi)

"Ha Ha Ha, Kuro-chan can't enter inn's room. I'll be his company in stable." (Motoyasu)

"I... got it? Then I'll leave all valuable thing in Motoyasu-kun's care. If I robbed again, it won't end as a joke." (Naofumi)

Then he hand me money and his armor.

This if proof of his trust.

I will show him my loyalty!

"Dear father give me his trust, I must protect this thing with my life on line!" (Motoyasu)

"P.. please by all means." (Naofumi)

In exchange, please use this material I gather and absorb it to your shield" (Motoyasu)

Spear's jewel spit all material I gathered before.

He can't use unlocked most of the shield because his level isn't enough, but it will be useful later.

"Amazing. My level isn't enough, can't use any of it...." (Naofumi)

"It can't be helped. Step by step, all of this will become useful later. For now you can make it absorb simple thing." (Motoyasu)

"For example?" (Naofumi)

"No matter what it is, shield can absorb almost everything. Stone, grass, shit, everything you want. In the future you always dismantle monster you defeat before absorbing it. Bone, meat, eye, or wing." (Motoyasu)

"Dismantlement. Processed material treated as different thing from unprocessed material.... I see, it could lead to more complex thing. Yep, I'll show you my best." (Naofumi)

"I think tomorrow Kuro-chan will guard dear father in hunter, our real journey start from tomorrow." (Motoyasu)

"Yes." (Naofumi)

"Piyo!" (Kuro)

We end spend night in the inn.

Whenever Kuro-chan as food, I wake up and take out food we gather from hunting in the afternoon.

Then, watching Kuro-chan's growth and smelling his fragrance I go to sleep.

I have tearful reunion with Firo-tan in my dream....