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 Haru’s status using the Sacred Stone snatched from Canon. You mustn’t 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? I’m sure she does it literally. Moreover, ‘as usual’ means that this girl always wearing out her nerves on a daily basis. There’s a limit to going crazy, you know?

「Shishou, my status somehow went up too.」

「Ah, right. Let’s 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, let’s 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 Haru’s head easily. Still, she seems to have outstanding talent. It seems it’s 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!? I’ll do my best!」

「Yeah, I have high expectations for you. Also, don’t forget to take a break properly, okay? Even if you do the same thing, you might use more stamina than others.」

I’m sure Haru understands that even if I didn’t say it.

「Okay! Can I try other martial arts? Judo and Aikido are limited because there’s no sparring partner, but maybe Kenpo that I’ve been doing as a hobby.」

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

「No problem. Oh, right. I’ll cut some lemons.」

And then, I forgot my job and watched Haru’s training scene the whole time.

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Four hours have passed since the training started.

When it’s 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, it’s good to move my body after all. My movements were gradually becoming sharper, and I could feel my growth. It’s the best feeling.」

「Well, that’s 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? I’m 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 couldn’t expect this much even if I throw her into a monster’s nest and let her struggle to the death day and night.

「Err, I can’t understand the meaning of Shishou’s words, but… did that mean I don’t 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 Haru’s 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, let’s eat.」

「Too easy! I’m happy that the trial period was shortened, but Shishou, wasn’t that way too easy!?」

「Hahaha.」

I’m kidding, it’s 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, I’m deeply moved. I didn’t even think of having a disciple in those days――――Okay, it’s 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 Shishou’s disciple.」

「A farewell gift… no, it’s a bit wrong. It’s like a ritual to officially make you my disciple. Even if you don’t 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?」n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

「It’s yes.」

Haru pushed her finger in no time. She’s not even hesitating, huh.

「Please don’t make that shocked face. Even if I look like this, I trust Shishou. There’s no need to hesitate.」

「I don’t think it’s 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, I’m a cat person.」

No, that’s not what I mean. Oh well, whatever.

「I’ll explain the contract just now later. It’s 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. It’s cold at night, so you’ll 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.