Chapter 19: Ride The Wave well (4)

We returned through the fracture of existence.

Jenna touched the vanished injury on her brow with an enchanted expression, while the other three were still in shock.

[Congratulations on clearing the second floor!]

[Continuing on to the third floor.]

Pound, pound, pound.

The sitting area vibrated.

W-what just happened?

One of the men muttered in a confused voice.

Iselle didn't appear. Did she get too tired? I decided not to mind it for now.

**Status Window**

[Han Israt() Lv. 6(Exp 13/50)]

[Class: Novice]

[Strength: 17/17]

[Knowledge: 14/14]

[Endurance: 16/16]

[Agility: 16/16]

[Abilities: Beginner Swordsmanship(Lv.1), Novice Shield Techniques(Lv.1)]

Good.

My Insight decreased by 1, but my Strength increased by 2. The overall growth rate remained at 4, but the efficiency of leveling up had improved. It was clear that my constitution was getting better.

[Ace, would you like to end the session?]

[Yes (Chosen)/No]

[Then, goodbye!]

One story each day.

The Expert also didn't rush through the progression. If we had simply pushed through like on the first floor, both Jenna and I would have been at risk. Though there were no visible injuries, fatigue lingered.

I entered the armory, hung up the shield, and then came back outside.

Jenna and the other three were arguing.

Why were you just watching from behind? We were the only ones fighting!

You should've filled us in on the situation! What's going on!

I figured it all out on my own! Just fight!

Why should I fight? Where on earth is this place? What are those monsters, and how did they drag us here with some kind of magic?

That's not important right now. To survive, we need to fight first. We can think later.

I've never even held a sword. How am I supposed to fight monsters?

Who here has ever fought?

The argument grew more heated.

Jenna argued that we were summoned before to fight like we just did and that we had to work together and pool our resources to survive. However, the other three were indifferent. They stubbornly refused, saying that they won't make it.

They couldn't accept the reality.

Now I understood why 1-star heroes were referred to as trash.

1-star heroes were ordinary people. They had lived lives unrelated to the battlefield. Just recalling their self-introductions during the 10-calling, not a single one of them had a profession associated with combat.

There was one exception, the 2-star, Molmont.

He was known as a mercenary.

If that's the case, it means that as the stars increase, combat-related professions are concentrated.

Also, high-level heroes didn't hesitate.

When you put newly summoned 1-star heroes into battle, they would easily succumb to fear or panic. But it was different for 3-stars or more. They would immediately engage in combat.

Do they come here knowing all of this?

The reason to fight and, even more, the resolve.

Shay probably knew. It was evident from her attitude.

If I had been a little more developed, I might have asked her.

This is frustrating!

Jenna went into the armory earnestly and returned after returning her bow.

Wouldn't it be better if you figured this out too, hyung? We're in this fight together, so we should help and support each other to become comrades.

Why should I bother with useless guys like them?

It's better than having nothing.

At least, they won't be here soon.

Your meaning could be a little clearer.

Keep an eye out.

Fighting doesn't always mean dying.

If they remain in that state until the next battle, they will disappear.

I glanced at the closed door of the fusion studio.

In the next battle, you and I will just keep fighting together. Don't worry about them.

Jenna protested but nodded her head.

Oh, and I would like to visit your room.

My room?

I'm curious about what it's like. Why, don't you want to?

No, that's fine.

We passed through the center of the square and headed towards the housing. Along the way, a man who was muttering to himself in a corner of the square approached us.

Hey, there's something I want to ask you!

Don't ask. It's annoying.

What did you say?

The man tried to grab me by the collar.

I swung my fist and struck his face.

Ugh!

The man staggered awkwardly.

Are the guys who hid in a corner while we shed blood supposed to have that kind of attitude?

Ah, no! I...

I spat on the ground and continued on. The man was clutching his bleeding nose, whimpering.

Heh.

What's so funny?

Nothing.

Jenna said then opened the door to the housing.

The interior of the room, made of woven wood, was simple. Furniture such as a dining table, chairs, and a display cabinet lined the room, and stones that emitted light were embedded in the walls.

It didn't exude the ambiance of modern construction, and it didn't have things like a refrigerator or gas stove.

[Dwelling Lv.1]

It was a housing.

Strictly speaking, this place was more of a housing for heroes rather than Jenna's house. In other words, those three unworthy individuals would also be staying here.

But why is my room different?

I couldn't figure it out right now.

I decided to think about it later.

What is it that you want to eat? We only have potatoes.

Only potatoes?

Potatoes with salt and water, perhaps? It's not much, but it will be replenished by tomorrow. That's all we have.

In my room, I only have instant noodles and orange juice.

Maybe it's because the housing level is low.

Jenna took out a few potatoes from the display cabinet, pierced them with a stick, and placed them in the hearth in the room.

While the potatoes were cooking, I explored the housing.

A long corridor stretched inward, with rooms arranged along it.

Currently, there weren't many rooms, and the facilities were modest, but as the housing level increased, it would gradually become more extensive and spacious.

At the beginning of the game, you can have up to 20 heroes. You need to upgrade the housing to summon more heroes. That's how the system in Shot in the Arm is implemented here.

I didn't expect it from the start, but the potatoes were delicious.

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