Loop Mob – A Mob’s Interdimensional Travel Caught in a Loop

Chapter 39: Reception Leveling (※ No reception)

“Um… It’s very difficult to say, but…”
“Hm? What is it?”
“I… I would like to explore the dungeon solo.”
The atmosphere froze. Well, it was bound to happen.
“But you see, it’s dangerous for a student to go alone, right?”
“Yes, if something happens while you’re alone.”
“Are you seriously saying that?”
Kabaneru pair pressed their lips, realizing they were just a hindrance. Both of them are aware that they’re not contributing much.
“Adventurers don’t like to reveal their bread and butter. If possible, please refrain from interfering.”
With that, the two visibly deflated. Yesterday was fun, huh? They were so lively.
But if I don’t put my foot down here, I’ll waste my precious summer vacation endlessly being flirted with behind my back while leveling up with reception. I only have three years. After three years, everything will be reset. During that time, I want to gain as much experience and knowledge as possible, maybe even identify the cause of the loop, and ideally, finish it. And once the loop ends, there’s still life beyond. I don’t have the luxury to waste a month in a place like this.

However, the two are glaring at me. If you want, why don’t you both go around a beginner dungeon together?

“We will never be a bother. We won’t speak a word about Alexi-san’s abilities. Please!”

Persistently, Carol comes forward. Yeah, I somehow expected this. She’s a battle junkie. Seeing her swinging the morning star and cheering yesterday, I had a feeling. Professor Kabaneru, you’re in for a tough time.

“…Then, you must absolutely keep it a secret.”
I gave in and said that. Anyway, this loop will end in three years. Even if it gets a little exposed, I can probably escape.

The sound of disappointment.

Today’s conquest is going smoothly again. While manipulating the Golem carriage, I repeatedly use area-of-effect attacks.
Wait, doesn’t area-of-effect mean it targets all enemies? I was surprised at first too. This skill attacks all the enemies that are currently appearing. In a dungeon where you can see the entire floor layout like this, rather than a maze-type, it targets all the enemies present in that area.
Thunderstorm, Explosive Flame, Blizzard. I unleash every possible area-of-effect skill with surplus magic stones and specially made magical tools. After shooting, I secretly “store” the coins and dropped items for the next floor. Normally, I move with the Golem Horse, but today, I’m in the driver’s seat with the couple. I don’t look back at the rear passenger wagon. I promised not to disturb them.
However, if the three of us go together, the experience points will be divided. Well, it’s not a big deal for the experience points of intermediate-level trash mobs, so it’s fine. Let’s give them this much service.
Sweep, collect, onto the next floor. Sweep, collect, onto the next floor. Although it’s a dungeon with 25 floors in total, we reached the 12th floor underground by noon.

“Now, it’s lunchtime. Please.”
I spread lunch on the table and offer it to the guests, but the two are still frozen.

This is inside a tower built with magical tools. By leveling up the Rock Wall skill, you can build houses with the skill. Level 7 is the Tower. However, calling it a tower is more like an observation tower, a three-story narrow house with a rooftop in terms of size. In the first loop, I got hooked on building houses with skills, mastering everything from a small hideout to a large fortress. Still, the Tower turned out to be the most user-friendly. It’s my favorite.

The first floor has a kitchen, a small dining area, and water facilities. The second floor is the living room, and the third floor has a space for the bedroom, although I’ve never used it. After all, in my past life, I lived in a mass-produced one-room apartment as a corporate drone.

Buildings constructed with Rock Wall have set durability, and as the level goes up, they become more robust. Of course, in places where powerful magical creatures appear, a Tower might be a bit unreliable. However, it’s fine for intermediate-level areas.

This is really convenient. On weekends, I always solo dungeon conquests. For the academy, I submit a notification for staying overnight at my parents’ house and then stay inside the dungeon. In the first loop, senior adventurers like Dion-san got excited about the skill to build houses. It’s more comfortable than a dorm room and even more comfortable than my own room at home.

I prepared pastrami sandwiches provided by the Viscount’s residence and tea made with magical tools. When I prompt them that it will cool down, they timidly start eating.

“…What can I say…”
“I told you, please refrain.”
“…We now realize how much of a hindrance we were…”
It ended up like a funeral. But I’m not reading the room.

“After this, let’s descend to the bottom and head back. Oh, I mentioned it in the morning, but if you feel unwell or need a break along the way, please let me know.”
Even though it doesn’t seem like they’re motion sick, riding the Golem carriage for a long time might be tiring. Well, even if they complain, they promised not to disturb and follow along.

After that, we successfully defeated the boss, and by snack time, we were able to exit the dungeon. With level 82, my level won’t increase much by going around intermediate dungeons once. Moreover, if we divide it by three people, it’s even less. But well, as a sightseeing tour of a first-time dungeon, it’s something like this.

Dinner that day was subdued. The Viscount and the Baroness aren’t that free. They gathered for the presentation of emergency crops, and in a way, it was like a family gathering for a meal during the Bon festival. The members of the Viscount’s family seem to have finished their meals in the family dining area, and Professor Kabaneru said he was exhausted and opted for room service, so I did the same. Carol returned to the Baroness’s house. From tomorrow, I’ll go solo and explore a slightly more advanced dungeon. Then, at a suitable point, I’ll wrap things up and leave the Clarac territory.

Or so I thought.

“Now, let’s go full throttle today!”
“Alexi, sorry. I couldn’t stop Carol.”
How did it come to this?