ALL NOVEL Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: In Search of the Root of the Loop
Chapter 72: In Search of the Root of the Loop
By the way, the project to stop the loop isn’t making any progress at all.
First of all, classes are generally held by class units here. Well, it makes sense. Class A consists of upper-class nobles, Class B of lower-class nobles, and Class C of other students, strictly divided by social status. Otherwise, it would be difficult, even from a security standpoint. If a noble child were to receive even a scratch, it would be a serious matter. Therefore, it’s challenging to keep track of all students in the grade, let alone in other grades.
Here’s my reasoning:
First, in school-themed games, the protagonist, their companions, or romantic interests are often nobles. Therefore, the loop’s setting is likely either Class A or Class B.
Next, considering a loop of three years, it’s likely set in the high school section for three years. While the middle school line is possible, considering the subsequent progression to high school, it makes more sense for the loop to be in the high school section, where there’s a graduation event. So, I suspect our juniors, the current first years of high school in Class A and Class B.
Should I take the scout skill and move secretly? No, if discovered, it would be a problem. My identity as the son of the Appel Trading Company of Marole is already known. So, it might be better to blend in with this school, gradually expand my network, and subtly investigate.
For now, I’m appraising everyone I meet in the school. I haven’t found anyone suspicious yet, but I’ll take it easy.
Especially concerning the mock battle held in spring. It’s a major event involving the entire school and could be the key to solving the problem. The day to grasp a clue for problem-solving is not far off.
As for Luca-sama, I was worried about him, but he’s doing well. He had sufficient academic ability to begin with. After all, he focused entirely on INT just like Professor Kabaneru. Moreover, his level increased in the recent beginner dungeon, and he’s become quite impressive with all the enhancements.
Name: Luca Laquell
Race: Human
Title: Son of the Laquell Earl’s Family
Level: 3
HP: 30
MP: 150
POW: 3+10
INT: 15+10
AGI: 3+10
DEX: 9+10
Attribute: Earth
Skills:
+ Stone Pellet Stone Bullet Lv2
Equipment:
E Uniform ※
E Leather Shoes ※
Status Points: Remaining 0
Skill Points: Remaining 0
Tapping the ※ mark on the equipment displays “Stain resistance, shape memory, abnormal condition reduction, mental abnormality reduction. Temperature adjustment, humidity adjustment, POW increase, INT increase, AGI increase, DEX increase.” Quite long.
Both Luca and I find the classes boring, to be honest. The level of instruction isn’t much different from Marole, and I’ve experienced it many times already. Luca feels the same. He used to just read books quietly at home, so he seems bored with the low-level classes. When we return to the dormitory, I study with him. He can keep up with the content of the high school section, and he eagerly engages when I talk about research from the “Tower” era.
“Alexi knows everything. Merchants are amazing!”
I laughed and evaded. Maybe discussing the confidential research from two years later in the “Tower” was a bit much. Well, I’ve kept the details quite vague, so it should be fine.
And what really got him excited was, of course, dungeon attacking.
On January 25th, Saturday, we took a carriage to a village near the royal capital, then traveled on foot to a cave-type dungeon located a little way into the forest.
“Whoa…”
Luca looked around nervously, feeling the dungeon atmosphere. This dungeon is unpopular because there are no staff members stationed here. It’s just that the initial mud golems are tedious. They’re weak, covered in mud, dirty, and not profitable. But for earth attributes, it’s a good hunting ground.
“Sandy Soil”
Lv2 Landscape, Sandy Soil. It can turn the entire area into sand. The effective area is INT square meters. Mud golems turned into sand immediately yield coins and clay balls. These clay balls are materials for the “stain resistance” enchantment. Without knowledge of alchemy, they’re just garbage.
“Sand… amazing…”
“That’s right, Luca-sama. Earth attribute is quite useful.”
Luca-sama flushed with excitement. But we’re just getting started. Now, it’s time for level up.
“Sandy Soil, Sandy Soil, Sandy Soil”
I waved my staff and walked towards the underground second floor. I quietly stored the dropped items. Luca-sama was dumbfounded for a while, but then he rushed over, saying, “Wait.”
This dungeon allows us to see the entire floor. If we were to use area attacks, we could clean everything up in one go, but unfortunately, we have Luca-sama with us today. So, for now, let’s head to the second floor on foot. The second floor is the stage of Clay Golems, earth elementals. It’s much easier to walk and fight here compared to the first floor.
“Now, let’s go.”
No one has ever made it past the muddy first floor to the second floor. If I were to teach him cheats, it would be in a place where no one else is around.