Chapter 7 Level Up

Indeed, I said that the skill level can rise with just practice-swinging when the level is low. However, it rises with just one fist swing is abnormal, you know? Did she sharpen her nerves that much in that one attack?

Looking at your situation, it seems the level really went up. Just in case, can I confirm it?

Y-yes.

I check Harus status using the Sacred Stone snatched from Canon. You mustnt carelessly show your status to others? A master is different.

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Katsuragi Haruna 16 years old Female Human

Job: Magician LV1

HP: 10/20

MP: 5/5 (+5)

Strength: 3

Endurance: 3

Agility: 3

Magic Power: 4 (+3)

Intelligence: 1

Dexterity: 1

Luck: 1

Skill Slot

Hand-to-hand Combat LV2

Not set

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The skill really became level 2. Seriously?

Haru, how did you do that?

Even if you ask me I was doing it as usual, like my life is on the line.

Life on the line, huh? Im sure she does it literally. Moreover, as usual means that this girl always wearing out her nerves on a daily basis. Theres a limit to going crazy, you know?

Shishou, my status somehow went up too.

Ah, right. Lets talk about that while we are at it. If the skill level goes up, the status corresponding to that skill will also rise. It was your hand-to-hand combat skill that went up, lets see HP, strength, endurance, and agility went up. Well, actually, those were going up a bit when you learned the skill though.

I see! My status will rise if I raise my skill. I will get stronger like this!

As expected, it was correct to put it into practice. Unlike the lecture, it seems that it went inside Harus head easily. Still, she seems to have outstanding talent. It seems its better to decide earlier rather than after one week.

Haru. From the afternoon until the time to prepare dinner, continue your training with moderate breaks. Depending on the result, I may officially accept you as my disciple.

Is that true!? Ill do my best!

Yeah, I have high expectations for you. Also, dont forget to take a break properly, okay? Even if you do the same thing, you might use more stamina than others.

Im sure Haru understands that even if I didnt say it.

Okay! Can I try other martial arts? Judo and Aikido are limited because theres no sparring partner, but maybe Kenpo that Ive been doing as a hobby.

Was she in Aiki and other club activities? She sure did many things huh.

No problem. Oh, right. Ill cut some lemons.

And then, I forgot my job and watched Harus training scene the whole time.

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Four hours have passed since the training started.

When its about time, I call out to Haru and give her a towel. She properly took a break in the interval, but Haru, who trains herself with all her might, is sweating a lot. It may be better to let her take a bath first before preparing dinner. Fortunately, my home has a bath that I made with pains. Baths are only available in royalties and nobles residences or luxury inns. I was desperate at that time.

Fuwaa, its good to move my body after all. My movements were gradually becoming sharper, and I could feel my growth. Its the best feeling.

Well, thats because you keep leveling up when doing it. Your sharpness becomes better. Now, show me your status.

Oh, this will determine if I can become your disciple, right? Im nervous

When I handed out the Sacred Stone, Haru touched the stone plate nervously.

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Katsuragi Haruna 16 years old Female Human

Job: Magician LV1

HP: 10/95

MP: 5/5 (+5)

Strength: 18

Endurance: 18

Agility: 18

Magic Power: 4 (+3)

Intelligence: 1

Dexterity: 1

Luck: 1

Skill Slot

Hand-to-hand Combat LV17

Not set

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Level, 17! K, kuku, Kuhahahaha!

Shishou?

H-haha haa. My~, this is amusing. Haru, you sure are interesting.

To think it went up this much at once in half a day. I couldnt expect this much even if I throw her into a monsters nest and let her struggle to the death day and night.

Err, I cant understand the meaning of Shishous words, but did that mean I dont have any prospects as a disciple?

No, it was more than enough. Whoops, should I recover you before that? Heal.

I heal the HP that has grown with the recovery magic. The small light emitted from my fingertips disappeared as if melting into Harus body. Her health is completely healed with this.

Wow, I feel fluffy.

What an original expression. So, about accepting you as a disciple, I approve it. Okay, lets eat.

Too easy! Im happy that the trial period was shortened, but Shishou, wasnt that way too easy!?

Hahaha.

Im kidding, its a master joke. If I want to officially make her my disciple, I have to do this.

Right, before the meal

When I touch a skill, a new screen appeared.

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Specify the target of the unique skill Uncrowned Master and Disciple.

Target person: Katsuragi Haruna

This skill can only be activated once. Are you sure?

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Whew, Im deeply moved. I didnt even think of having a disciple in those daysOkay, its yes. This should bring up the selection screen for Haru.

Uncrowned Master and Disciple? Shishou, what is this? Somehow, a choice came out asking me if I want to be Shishous disciple.

A farewell gift no, its a bit wrong. Its like a ritual to officially make you my disciple. Even if you dont do it, I will still accept you as a disciple. What will you do? This ossan might be trying to trap the young Haru, you know?

Its yes.

Haru pushed her finger in no time. Shes not even hesitating, huh.

Please dont make that shocked face. Even if I look like this, I trust Shishou. Theres no need to hesitate.

I dont think its good to trust an adult like me in just one day or so.

I have good eyes, but I also have a good nose. Shishou, I can smell trust in you.

What are you, a dog

If I had to say, Im a cat person.

No, thats not what I mean. Oh well, whatever.

Ill explain the contract just now later. Its easier to understand if I tell it along with the job level after all. For the time being, wash your sweat away in the bath. Its cold at night, so youll catch a cold.

Yes. Shishou, what do you want for dinner?

Anything other than mashed potato. I got tired of eating it.

Jeez, being picky is not good!

When Haru got out of the bath, the dinner came out immediately. It pulled me while arousing my appetite with an atrocious aroma.

However, Haru was wearing a tracksuit. Was she using it as a substitute for pajamas? I was thinking that her charm will come out after the bath, but it never happened.

First day training, ends.