CH 190

"Both of you look so worn out."

"We didn't have the time for recovery."

Shizu cooly replies to my impression.

Both of them returned after they safely won their first boss battle, however, a huge chunk of their HP was missing.

Well, their fight went through lots of ups and downs after all.

I don't even remember how many times Shizu has been hit by the boss while she was trying to escape from the boss and even Pamela, who was avoiding the boss while playing the role of tank, received its attack as soon as the effect of <Acrobatics> ended.

The target of the <Bear-Cum-Anteater> had once again turned to Shizu and they had to struggle hard.

Though the scene was quite amusing from a bystander’s p.o.v.

When I look at their tattered appearance, it makes me realize that a calm tank is absolutely indispensable indeed.

Sierra, you have my eternal gratitude. I conveyed my gratitude silently.

"Let's heal you first, <Aura Heal>! Once the cooldown end, then I will heal you next, Pamela."

"Thank you very much, Zephyr-sama!"

"Thanks-desu!"

I took turns to heal Pamela and Shizu one by one through recovery magic.

Not enough time to heal, huh.

<Eden> has quite a lot of tanks but not enough healers. There is no one with a healer job beside me and Lana for the time being, which is a problem.

Hannah, Celestine and Shizu although can more or less make healing items, it's another matter if you can even have time to use them in an intense fight just like how it went for both of them.

Healer is another absolutely indispensable job in conquering dungeons. I really want the next recruit to be a healer by all means. I noted it down mentally in my mind's memo book.

"Zephyr-dono, how should we act now?"

"Let's return and have lunch. We will be driving on the <Abandoned Mine Of Stone Bridge> from the afternoon."

"Very well."

I replied, when Ester asked me to confirm our next schedule. She isn't Celestine, she doesn't need to be so humble towards me but oh well, she will not listen even if I say so.

"It will be a slightly tight schedule but will you guys be able to participate in the next boss?"

"Hmm. Never in my wildest dreams had I thought there would be a <Vehicle> which would make it possible to traverse a dungeon at high speed but it shouldn't be a problem, probably so... We will fight."

"I knew it was a lie that you're tired, Shizu-desu!"

"No, it's true that I'm tired. Whose fault do you think it is?"

“Huh? Err, that's the boss' fault I think. You will not get anything even if you give me such a look-desu!"

Ohh, it seems like both of them can still squeeze some strength. Great, we can go for boss grind in the afternoon!

"Let's return if you guys are ready".

We temporarily returned instead of having a second round with the boss.

First of all, if we want to clear away all the beginner-lower grade dungeons by the end of the day, speed is our topmost priority. Because it would be more efficient to grind for XP in a mid-grade dungeon if I want to raise their Lvs.

Our first priority will be to capture.

However, I think they will not be able to reach Lv15 just by defeating one boss each, so I'm planning to grind for <Alligator Lizard> which only appears in the <Serene Water Underground> dungeon for several rounds.

I talked about this plan after we all had our lunch.

"Zephyr-sama's thinking is on whole another level as always. I don't know if I should say it's more like a researcher’s mindset, but I can now understand how Lana-sama and Ester have already achieved Lv 50."

"What a tough schedule-desu!"

So even from Pamela and Shizu's perspective, this high speed conquest is uncommon. Well, I guess it's because not many use <Vehicle> for this in reality.

First, it's already hard to collect the explosive number of materials needed to manufacture a <Vehicle> and second, jobs which can drive them have categories. This level of difficulty should be a little higher for students.

However, that’s the number one reason they want to go to the bottom floor in a dungeon, it doesn't make sense if they don't know any of the<Official Hidden Tactics - Boss Grind>.

So with a <Vehicle>, one can become a dungeon capturer. However, since they have skipped fights on the way, the level will not increase that much and the next dungeon will become hard to capture. Ultimately, they will need to raise their level at some point and when they look at the efficiency by clearing monsters progressively Instead of skipping, they will begin to have some doubts too.

The high speed capture tactic using <Vehicle> is only possible if they have an efficient way to raise their level somehow.

"Well, classes are about to begin soon, so I want to focus on these last three days. We will take one step at a time since we don't know what our class schedule will be. First, we will form a party with the members gathered in the guild and challenge the dungeon as we fit once the classes start and things settle down"

"I see. So that's why you're trying to increase all the new members Lv till 30 at least to make a balance. No matter who joins which party, there will be no problem then."

"Bingo."

The party is basically a division of roles.

Dungeon capture will not be able to progress well if the attacker and tanks are weak.

Well, that's the real thrill of a dungeon if it's only that much but I would hate it if my level isn't good enough and followed them but can't even put a scratch on monsters.

Dungeons have level restrictions, so the party itself wouldn't be able to participate if one’s level is not enough. Sad.

There's also a guild battle. I want to raise the standard of the guild as much as possible.

"Since we all have our full, shall we resume the dungeon capture as exercise to digest?"

"Ok(-desu)!"

Afternoon capture has begun but just like in the morning, various challenges began to arise.

Ester’s driven carriage crashed against the cave dungeon, though inside only felt as if a breeze had passed through us, so I taught her detailed handling while healing her.

The aggro control of Pamela and Shizu in the boss battle wasn't even on the level of sub-par, as the sad cries of Shizu reverberated throughout the boss room.

I guess that’s the reason

Pamela is most likely a <Ninja Arts> addict. Why use them when she has <Notice Me> to pull boss aggro towards herself?

It's not like I don't understand her feelings...... cool <Ninja Arts> are men's and women's romance alike.

Though Pamela received a powerful pinch from Shizu, bringing tears to her eyes… It's also an experience.

We entered the dungeon <Serene Water Underground> around 3:00 p.m.

Arriving at the bottom floor as the carriage crashed here and there on the narrow path, the number of crashes this time is several times lower then in the earlier cave, Ester is becoming proficient little by little.

"I still am not on the level to give Lana-sama a ride."

"Relax, you are getting better. You only lack practice".

So Ester's goal is to carry Lana in the carriage and bring her to the last floor without bumping around. I cheered her up.

The 3rd boss fight today.

One time, the gaping mouth of <Alligator Lizard> gobbled up Pamela completely and immediately vomited her out, there was no particular problem. She wasn't injured either. As expected of <Dungeon Activity> in subverting common sense, unharmed even after being eaten by the monster.

The scene of the red faced Shizu enduring the urge to laugh while attacking the boss was quite surreal.

The boss fight went more smoothly this time compared to the last two, so I gave them another boss as a bonus.

Boss grind has begun officially for them.

Both of their jobs were at Lv13, so after five rounds with the boss, they’ve safely reached Lv15.

It also marks the ending of today's power leveling expedition.

Shizu, Pamela.

Congratulations on graduating from the beginner-lower grade dungeon.

Let's begin the beginner-mid grade dungeon capture tomorrow!