Chapter 6 – Skill

The blue slime subjugation finished without any problems.

The summoned Clotho had been recalled.

After receiving the reward from the guild, I went to search for an inn to stay at for today.

“That’s the inn Angie-san mentioned, huh?” (Kelvin)

Angie had recommended an inn and taught me the necessary information.

『How affectionate of her to consider the pursue of a newcomer adventurer, Angie’s highly recommended inn! Apparently, that is.』 (Merufina)

“‘Singing spirits.’1 No doubt, it’s here. Let’s go inside.” (Kelvin)

Opening the door, I was greeted by an oba-san with a large build standing at the counter.

The landlady, huh?

“Oops, a guest? Welcome to ‘Singing Spirits’!” (oba-san)

“Umm, I would like to stay for one night.” (Kelvin)

“If it suits you, please stay the next as well. I would be glad. Atasha Clare2, nice to meet you.” (Clare)

“I am Kelvin. Apparently the food here is very delicious. It is a pleasure from now on.” (Kelvin)

“Hahaha, I have to put all my skills into the cooking today then!” (Clare)

After paying the lodging expenses, Clare-san guided me to my room.

I was briefly told the time for dinner in this inn.

Fuu~ , finally I can relax a bit.

“Although I had anticipated it, there is no bath …” (Kelvin)

『Royalty has bathrooms in their castle, the noble’s mansions often don’t have one either though. Commoners normally bathe in cold water or boil some water to use it to wipe their bodies.』 (Merufina)

“For Japanese people to not have a bath in their livelihood is severe! … One day I will live in a house with a bathroom.” (Kelvin)

As I was burning with ambition towards my new objective, I opened the skill entries from the status screen.

While scrolling through the entries, I was looking for the intended skill.

“… There!” (Kelvin)

Hide (Grade F) – Required Skill Points: 10

Up to Grade F [Eyes of Identification] can be prevented.

Up to Grade F [Detection] can be prevented.

Objects can be hidden.

Acquiring this skill ought to be the highest priority in order to hide my status information.

After listening to Merufina’s explanation before, it is obvious that the degree of difficulty for the skills I possess is unusual.

If it became known that I possess such skills at Level 2, I would be regarded as totally suspicious.

Therefore I will raise [Hide] up to Grade D.

Currently I have excess war potential on the battlefield.

“With this the countermeasure against [Eyes of Identification] is OK for the moment. Before long I want to raise it up to Grade B if possible, but …” (Kelvin)

Also, for the sake of this, I intend to focus on doing subjugation requests starting tomorrow.

I want to raise my cooperation proficiency with Clotho, too.

Oh, yes! By the way, this afternoon Clotho raised its level by defeating 5 blue slimes as well.

10 growth points were earned.

What wonderful superiority, isn’t it? With those 10 points Clotho can purchase quite a few varied skills.

Absorb (Grade F) – Required Skill Points: 10

A portion of mana will be absorbed and converted into energy.

Also effective when magic attacks are used.

Depending on the skill rank, the absorption power will be raised.

A quite interesting skill.

The absorbed energy can also be used to restore (T/N: heal) oneself. Furthermore it can also be used for attacking.

If the skill rank rises, it might be possible to completely nullify magic.

From now on Clotho will have to keep working hard, too.

“However, today’s fights went beyond easy. Neither Clotho nor me received any damage.” (Kelvin)

『Blue slimes are monsters that even beginner adventurers can safely hunt. To lose with such power, on the contrary, would be embarrassing. Some specimen can surpass the standard level and become high level. It is also possible for some to evolve into a different species. Unpreparedness is one’s greatest enemy.』 (Merufina)

“Evolution? Monsters can raise their level and evolve?” (Kelvin)

『The level is not the absolute condition in this case. The surrounding environment, the preferred food and further various conditions. Particularly, Clotho’s race, the slimes, got a diverse evolution tree. I am also looking forward to what my evolution will be like.』 (Merufina)

I don’t understand Merufina any more. How can she look forward so much to the time of evolution.

“Hee~ , Clotho might sooner or later evolve, too. I am anticipating it, Clotho.” (Kelvin)

Clotho seems to be in high spirits.

Well then, for the time being I should go and get a meal.

Since I forgot to eat anything as I was engrossed in battle during lunch time.

I suppose that this will be the first meal I enjoy in this alternate world.