Hidden Reincarnated Hero: Enjoying a Second Life While Concealing Cheat Skills and the Hero Job!

Chapter 36: - Advance through the levels



On this day, I purchased wizard equipment in the morning and explored some suspicious stalls.

I had planned to buy accessories that increase INT or MIN at the stalls, but unfortunately, there weren’t any good ones today, considering all the effects.

– Wizard’s Staff: MATK+6, INT+2, Durability 12/12

– Wizard’s Robe: MDEF+2, MIN+2, Durability 10/10

– Wizard’s Hat: MDEF+3, INT+1, MIN+1, Durability 10/10

– Labyrinthine Cowhide Gloves: DEF+4, VIT+1, DEX+1, Durability 14/14

– Labyrinthine Cowhide Boots: DEF+4, VIT+2, Durability 15/15

– Lucky Necklace: Avoid instant death three times (3/3)

– Lucky Tail: 5% increase in rare drop rate; no stacking effects

Except for the accessories, the equipment is the same as what Anneliese has, but with slightly different effects.

Although it’s a bit early, we decided to change into the new gear at noon.

When going out, I set my job to Traveler. Compared to Anneliese and Rosarina’s jobs, level 1 Traveler seems lacking. Still, since Traveler is the only job known to others through my actions, I’ve chosen it. I believe the two of them can protect me if anything happens, so it should be fine.

Entering a slightly fashionable store, it turned out to be a diner.

Since they only offered five lunch sets, Anneliese ordered the meat set, Rosarina got the fish set, and I opted for a half-and-half set of meat and fish.

I’ve started to miss rice. Since there is a bargan that is similar to soy sauce, I think it would be nice if there was miso. I have made miso myself, but you can’t make it without koji. I can’t really do koji on my own. Next time, I’ll ask Mr. Gorteo’s shop if they have miso.

As soon as we entered the dungeon, we used Dungeon Move to move to the 6th floor. We resumed exploration from where we left off yesterday. I’ll say it again, Dungeon Move is seriously convenient.

After a short walk, a gargoyle appeared. Are gargoyles the only things on the 6th floor?

“Enchant Fire!”

A small flame flew towards Rosarina, enveloping her fists in flames.

Hmm, I wonder if it’ll stick to her legs too? Let’s try it next time.

While I was thinking about that, the gargoyle had already been instantly defeated.

“Tired~”

“Not tired at all.”

“Thanks to Master’s Enchant Fire, Rosarina’s attacks end in just three hits.”

Rosarina, with a bit of an unsatisfactory performance, and Anneliese commenting on the strength of Enchant Fire.

“Gargoyles have high VIT but significantly low MIN.”

Level 18 gargoyles have ATK=108, DEF=180, MATK=48, MDEF=42. As you can see, their physical defense, DEF, is extraordinarily high, but their magic defense, MDEF, is low.

The attack power of Enchant Fire depends on my MATK as an Enchanter, even though I’m only level 8, my MATK is 111 with equipment.

If I can’t deal significant damage to the gargoyle with low MDEF using Enchant Fire, then status is meaningless.

“I want to try something, will you join me?”

“What do you want to try?”

Rosarina doesn’t understand complicated things, so she doesn’t ask. On the other hand, Anneliese is eager to know. It’s fun to see the difference between the two.

“There’s something called Enchant Hard and Enchant Axel in Enchanter magic. I want to try these two.”

Using them in actual combat has risks. Moreover, since we just defeated a monster, there shouldn’t be any danger of being attacked by other monsters.

“I’ll cast Enchant Hard on Rosarina, is that okay?”

“Yes, it’s okay.”

“Then, Enchant Hard!”

I activated Enchant Hard, but there was no change in Rosarina.

“That’s strange? I thought I activated it? Rosarina, is there anything different?”

“…”

No response from Rosarina. It’s not like she’s ignoring me, right?

“Master, please touch Rosarina’s body.”

Anneliese has her hand on Rosarina’s arm. When I put my hand on Rosarina’s arm too, it felt very stiff.

“I can’t move at all…”

“That’s right.”

Then Rosarina started moving.

“I was surprised! My body didn’t move at all!”

“It seems that she can still breathe and move her eyes. However, her mouth and body don’t move at all.”

Enchant Hard nullifies all damage, but I can’t use it to escape. It’s a magic that’s difficult to use in practical situations.

“Now, let’s try Enchant Axel. Rosarina, is it okay?”

“I’m

 fine!”

“Enchant Axel!”

I activated Enchant Axel.

“Try running.”

“Yes.”

Vroom.

“Whoa!”

“Too fast to see.”

“I couldn’t see it either.”

Rosarina seemed to disappear.

“My body feels incredibly light!”

Rosarina, who returned, looks happy.

For now, it seems like it’s just brute force with Enchant Axel and Enchant Fire.

With this brute force, we instantly defeat the gargoyle, navigate through the dungeon using Anneliese’s magic power sensing to avoid traps, and reach the 6th-floor boss room. We make a good party.

We arrived at the front of the 6th-floor boss room. No one is waiting in line.

Until the 5th floor, I could sense the presence of other explorers and avoid them. However, on the 6th floor, there aren’t many signs of other explorers.

Since this 6th floor is tough without magic, they’re probably wandering around the 5th floor, leveling up as swordsmen or spear users. If things go well, they might be able to change to higher-level jobs, and a magic book might drop.

“Based on the trends so far, the boss should be an upper-tier species. I plan to continue as an Enchanter, but what do Anneliese and Rosarina think?”

“If it’s an upper-tier gargoyle, it should be strong against physical attacks. I think it’s fine for me to remain an Enchanter.”

Anneliese thinks it’s fine.

“I don’t really understand.”

Rosarina said just as I expected.

“Well then, let’s stick with Enchanter for now.”

I opened the door with a pattern resembling ivy.

Now, will it be an oni or a snake? Speaking of which, goblins were considered a type of little demon. So, Rosarina, who evolved from a Goblin Fighter, could be considered an oni. Ah, there it is, the oni.

As the door to the boss room closed, the floor soon began to glow.

“It’s coming.”

“Yes.”

“Yes, it is.”

From the light emerged the Sword Gargoyle. Unlike the previous gargoyles that only had the appearance of demons, this one was wielding a sword.

Whether it wields a sword or a spear, it’s just an upgraded version of the gargoyle. Its capabilities are no different from other advanced abilities, especially with a considerably low MDEF value.

“Enchant Ice. Go, Rosarina.”

Snowflake-like ice clung to Rosarina’s fists.

Enchant Ice is an enchantment spell that Enchanters learn when they reach level 10. Based on the previous trends, it should deal more damage to the gargoyle than Enchant Fire.

“Yes, it is.”

Rosarina, who leaped out like a spring, quickly approached the Sword Gargoyle and struck it with her fists. I couldn’t see it well, but she probably hit it several times.

“Hmm, this is…”

Reading the detailed appraisal results, I understood the characteristics of the Sword Gargoyle.

“When its HP drops below 30%, it fully recovers its HP.”

“That’s troublesome. Should I also attack?”

“No, let’s handle it with just me and Rosarina until the 7th floor. Anneliese, intervene if things get dangerous, as usual.”

“Understood.”

We’ll handle what we can do together. I’ve decided that Anneliese will shine from the 7th floor onward.

On this 6th floor, I leave all the attacks to Rosarina. That’s the plan, and that’s all.

“Enchant Fire.”

Flames wrapped around Rosarina’s legs.

Rosarina’s fists and kicks gradually reduced the Sword Gargoyle’s HP. As expected from a boss, its high HP led to more attacks.

“Take this!”

“Ha!”

“Hmph!”

Rosarina dodged the Sword Gargoyle’s sword and struck it. It was a battle that required mental and physical focus.

All the attacks were left entirely to Rosarina. When I tried to change jobs to a hero with a two-handed sword after applying Enchant Fire, the enchantment was reset because changing jobs during magic application resets the magic.

“It’s here. It recovers all its HP when it drops below 30%.”

The Sword Gargoyle’s body flashed for a moment, and its HP fully recovered. Unfair, considering it’s already tough. But if we can’t get past this, we won’t be able to proceed.

“Rosarina, don’t lose focus.”

“Yes, it is.”

It took 2 minutes and 30 seconds to reduce its HP to 70%.

Both Enchant Ice and Enchant Fire last for 5 minutes.

With 2 minutes and 30 seconds remaining, the Sword Gargoyle’s HP was at 70%. Not enough.

But there’s something we can do. Without making a mistake at this timing, I instruct Rosarina. If we can’t do that, it means we can’t win with just Rosarina and me.

“Rosarina, activate Iron Fist and Kick!”

“Yes, it is!”

Iron Fist increases ATK by 30 points when attacking with fists, and Kick increases ATK by 40 points when attacking with feet. Since they’re physical attacks, it won’t make a significant difference, but it’s better than nothing.

Remaining time: 2 minutes. Remaining HP: A little over 80%.

Remaining time: 1 minute and 30 seconds. Remaining HP: Below 70%. Thanks to Iron Fist and Kick, the HP is decreasing faster.

Remaining time: 1 minute. HP is about 50%.

Remaining time: 30 seconds. Remaining HP: A little over 30%. Here we go!

“Rosarina, use Fighting Spirit! Quadruple your ATK!”

“Yes, it is!”

It’s a unique skill that lasts only 30 seconds but increases Rosarina’s ATK fourfold.

But it doesn’t end here!

“Enchant Axel!”

Triple Rosarina’s AGI. It doesn’t simply triple her speed, but it’s roughly tripled. With this, the number of attacks and steps can be tripled, and we should be able to completely reduce the Sword Gargoyle’s HP.

I can only see Rosarina’s afterimages.

Still, I can see sparks and ice particles flying.

“Rosarina, gooo!”

“Yes, haaaa!”

Crash.

The Sword Gargoyle vanished.

Rosarina had completely whittled it down.

Immediately afterward, Enchant Ice, Enchant Fire, Enchant Axel, and Fighting Spirit wore off.

It was a close battle, but Rosarina defeated the Sword Gargoyle without taking a single hit.

“Congratulations, Master, Rosarina-san.”

“Thank you.”

“I’m a bit tired, but it was interesting.”

I received the Gargoyle Sword drop from Anneliese. It’s a stone one-handed sword, but it’s superior to a steel one-handed sword.

Checking my status, I saw that I had reached level 18, and Rosarina had reached level 20.

“You’ll catch up to Anneliese soon.”

I smiled.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

Anneliese smiled back. Seeing this smile made my fatigue disappear, and I felt energized.

“Rosarina, you did well too.”

I ruffled her wet, sweaty hair with a rough touch.

“Awaawaawa~”

Her reaction was cute, and I couldn’t help but do it.

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Tooi’s Status:

[Job] Enchanter Lv18

[Magic] Magic Enhancement (Medium), Enchant Hard (Medium), Enchant Axel (Medium), Enchant Fire (Medium), Enchant Ice (Low)

[Unique Skills] Appraisal (Medium), Item Box (Medium)

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Rosarina’s Status:

[Job] Battle Master Lv20

[Skills] Strong Blow (Medium), Iron Fist (Medium), Kick (Medium), Defense Break (Medium), HP Recovery (Low), Spirit Arts (Micro)

[Unique Skill] Fighting Spirit (Low)

– Spirit Arts (Micro): For 5 minutes, imbue fists with spiritual energy, dealing non-attribute damage. MATK value +30 points. Cost: 7 MP. (Active Skill)


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