Yes, we have transferred the participation reward of 1 million yen!

I was at the Tokyo branch of the Dungeon Association.

Tanaka-san had contacted the association and informed them that I had survived from within the Golden Cube.

My lapsed adventurer qualification certificate was also restored.

I thought there might be some commotion, but it was surprisingly settled as a procedural mistake.

The usual receptionist was very surprised, but she patted my head and told me she was glad I was alive. She spoke in polite language and didn’t talk about anything other than business, so I felt a wall between us, but it seemed like she cared about me.

Well, I’m the weakest in the world, so it wouldn’t be strange for people to always worry about when I might die.

When she patted my head, I felt a bit like little kid.

Why is it that receptionists are always beautiful in any industry?

“Thank you very much!”

I bowed my head and left the Dungeon Association.

Then I headed to a shop with a beautiful exterior like a jewelry store.

A high-end shop located in a prime location in Tokyo was something I thought I would never be involved with.

The name of the shop was “Forte.”

It was a shop that stocked the highest quality equipment imbued with magic power.

Although Forte is an American brand, it’s spread all over the world.

This is its Japanese branch, where people who can imbue magical power into material from monsters or metal, called weapon artisans, work.

“Wow…I feel out of place…”

As always, I, with the appearance of a fool in shorts, stood out among the clearers dressed in suits and cool equipment.

“Welcome–“

The female clerk looked at me and gave me a look that said, “Are you sure you’re not in the wrong store?” I thought the same thing.

“Uh…I was introduced by Tanaka-san…”

“Eh?…Ah, we’ve been waiting for you!! P-Please wait a moment!!”

The female clerk’s attitude changed in an instant when she heard my words.

This must be what it feels like for a fox to borrow the power of a tiger, or to present the general’s seal box.*

I was introduced by Tanaka-san as the vice-president of the top guild in Japan, which means I’m a VIP among VIPs for the Forte brand.

Then, another clerk appeared in place of the woman.

He was a salesman wearing a gray suit, with a distinctive protruding front tooth.

He was rubbing his hands together so much that I wondered if he was trying to start a fire with them.

“Nice to meet you, Tenchi-sama. I’m the store manager, Nezu.”

I received his business card and gave a vague response.

I never expected the store manager to come out. All I wanted was to see the equipment…

“I’ve heard from Tanaka-san. So, what kind of weapon would you like? We have everything from staffs to short swords and hammers.”

“Ah, thank you. Then… a sword. Something like this.”

I show the sword that was hanging from my waist.

It was a low-quality longsword that had been hastily enchanted with magic handed out by the country.

Despite that, I had been using it for almost half a year and it had become familiar in my hand.

“It’s a longsword, isn’t it? They’re our most popular item! Please feel free to look around the second floor for swords. If you’d like to pick one up, just let us know.”

It seemed like I was free to look around, which was good. I’m the type who likes to choose clothes on my own.

As I looked at the showcase of equipment that looked like decorations, I realized something.

“I must have the best appraisal skill when it comes to weapons…”

The weapon’s status was displayed.

I had noticed this when I was observing clearers in Avalon’s lobby.

It seems that I can see the status of humans, Cubes, and weapons made with magic.

For example, this sword

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Type: Magic Weapon

Title: High Wolf’s Fang Sword

Attainment Difficulty: C

Effect：+120 Attack Power

Explanation:

Using a High Wolf’s fang, a sword forged of steel and highly pure magic power.

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This High Wolf long sword is incredibly powerful.

I was staring at its particularly beautiful pure white blade in admiration.

Its stats are also excellent, and to be honest, I really want it.

Its attack power is +120, more than several times that of my long sword.

With this sword, do I have the strength of 120 people? Aren’t I too weak?

There are, of course, even stronger weapons to be found, but I like this sword, so I think I’ll try holding it.

“Excuse me, can I touch this High Wolf’s Fang Sword?”

“Oh, you have a good eye. Although it doesn’t state that it uses a fang, you knew well!”

Then, Nezu-san took out the long sword from the showcase.

It does say High Wolf, but it doesn’t say it’s a fang.

I thought I messed up, but I’ll just bluff my way through it as a good eye for detail.

I grip the sword, and it feels slightly lighter than what I’m used to, but it still has a sufficient weight.

It feels very comfortable to hold, and I feel like I could easily pierce a hobgoblin with it.

I can feel the power of +120 attack power. This is strength.

I check my own stats.

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Name: Kai Amachi

Status: Good

Job: None

Skill(s): The Eye of God, Access Permission Lv1

Magic Power: 5

Attack Power: Reflection rate▶25%=1 +120

Defense Power: Reflection rate▶25%=1

Agility: Reflection rate▶25%=1

Intelligence: Reflection rate▶25%=1

Equipment:

・The Emblem of the Knight

・High Wolf’s fang sword = Attack Power +120

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“Is my status rising…?”

It feels like my power has increased significantly just by equipping this item.

So, I checked my status and indeed it seems like my status has been increased.

Under the equipment section, it says my attack power has been increased by +120.

“Even so, this is amazing…120, that’s 24 times my magic power.”

“What’s wrong?”

Nezu-san, who was surprised by me muttering to myself, tilted his head and looked at me with a curious expression.

“Oh, nothing! This is a great sword! How much is it…?”

“It’s 24 million yen. It’s a great deal compared to others!”

“HAa!?”

I couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

24 million yen?! That’s impossible!

If it was 1 million yen, I thought that would be just about right to buy, but this is just at a different level.

However, seeing my reaction, Nezu-san said something unbelievable.

“Ahem! B-but all items are 90% off today only!”

“What! 90% off!?”

“Yes, it’s a clearance sale today. So, that sword will be 2.4 million yen.”

“T-that’s an amazing deal!”

(Is that really possible? A closing sale as well would be surprising.)

“How about it? Do you like that sword?”

“Uh, yeah. But… it’s still expensive. I can’t afford it…”

“I see… excuse me, but what’s your budget?”

“Well… I only have around 1 million yen…”

Then, Nezu-san coughed.

“Ahem! Sorry, that item was damaged, so it’s 96% off.”

“Even with damage… 96% off!?”

“Yes, it’s a special price for today only.”

“I’ll buy it!”

Although I felt like I might be tricked, I made a quick decision.

…

“Thank you very much!!”

While thanking me with a loud voice I was bowed out by Nezu-san.

It was a big purchase for 960,000 yen. But I couldn’t imagine a more bargain item than this. I felt like some kind of force was working behind the scenes, but I decided not to worry about it.

Somehow, the image of a nihilistic laughter with glasses flashed through my mind, but I decided to forget about it.

I left the store in high spirits.

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“Yes, Mr. Tanaka. You made a purchase earlier for 24 million yen. Is everything satisfactory?”

While watching Kai leave, Nezu contacted Tanaka outside the store.

“Wow, that’s on the cheap end for your store. Anyway, if the person likes it, it’s fine… I’ll transfer the difference. It’s surprising that it didn’t get exposed. Or maybe he found out but kept it quiet. Haha, that’s just like him. He should just accept it honestly. Thank you, you’ve been a big help.”

“Oh no, we didn’t really do much to assist… But that boy, I can’t believe that Tanaka-sama has such an eye for him… Could he possibly be S-Rank!?”

“Haha, no. He’s unranked.”

“Unranked!? Then, is he the son of some wealthy family?”

“No? He’s a poor boy who lives in a shabby apartment. He’s a boy who belongs to the lower echelons of society, as the world generally says.”

“T-That’s…”

“But…”

“But?”

“My instincts…are telling me not to let him go. Haha, it’s just a feeling, but I trust my judgment when it comes to people.”

As Nezu listened to Tanaka’s words, he gazed at the back of the young man in the distance, who seemed to have no outstanding qualities and was just an ordinary youth that could be found anywhere.

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“I made a great purchase! With this, I wonder if I can solo conquer an E-Rank dungeon?”

I rubbed my cheek against the pure white sword that was so enchanting.

It was a longsword that was as white as snow.

However, it was sharper, harder, and lighter than steel.

It was so beautiful that I wanted to lick it, but I restrained myself since only delinquents from the Showa era licked swords on the street.

It was a privilege granted only to dungeon clearers like me to walk around town with a sword at my waist.

“For now, let’s go check on Nagi… I wonder if she’s feeling lonely.”

I headed straight to the hospital.

…

“Kai-kun!”

When I arrived at the hospital and asked to visit, Ijuin-sensei came down and hugged me.

“Ijuin-sensei!”

“I received a message from someone named Tanaka… I’m so glad you’re alive… In this line of work, parting is always sudden, but you’re the first one to come back to life. I’m really glad. Your death was reported all over Japan, even though it was just a mistake on the paperwork. No, I’m really glad.”

“Haha, sorry. I was bedridden at home for a week, and this happened.”

I gave the excuse I had agreed upon with Tanaka.

After conquering the dungeon, I had been bedridden at home for a week due to fatigue and injury.

If someone scrutinized the details, they would realize it was a lie, but I figured I could just bull my way through.

Tanaka apparently had connections with important people at the association, so he said he would handle it well, so I left it up to him.

“Oh, and about Tanaka. He’s a friend with amazing connections. Nagi-chan is doing well aside from not being able to move, but I’m sure she’s very worried since she hasn’t seen you for a week, so please go see her… Let me guide you.”

I followed Ijuin-sensei as he took me to the top floor.

“This is… amazing.”

When I entered the room on the top floor, Nagi and a woman in her forties who seemed to be her caregiver were listening to something.

Not only that, but it was a space that was so comfortable that it could have been mistaken for a high-end hotel.

The woman noticed me and stood up to greet me.

“Oh, hello. I’m Yamaguchi from the Avalon Guild. I’m here as a representative from an ASM exclusive care service company.”

“Oh, thank you… I’m Nagi’s older brother, Kai Amachi.”

I was handed a business card at our first meeting. It seemed that this woman, Yamaguchi, in her forties was sent from a company that provided care exclusively for people who were unable to move due to ASM.

“I’m taking care of Nagi-san in various ways. We’ve been asked to provide the highest level of service, so look! We’re providing a reading service of shoujo manga. We have a lot of popular works prepared for women around this age! We also have everything from famous videos to movies!”

“Oh, thank you. That’s an amazing service…”

“Mhm, well the only think I can do is at least continue to speak to her… Ah, then I’ll go outside for a bit!”

“I’ll go back too, Kai-kun.”

Saying so, Yamaguchi-san and Professor Ijuin go outside.

Feeling grateful for their consideration, I head towards Nagi who I sit beside.

I don’t even know if she’s asleep or not, but her complexion looks good, and she seems to be just sleeping.

“Nagi… Sorry, it’s been a week since I last came because of various things.”

I bring a chair next to Nagi and sit down.

I gaze at her and tidy up her hair that was blowing on her face in the wind.

It was the same as a week ago, just the face of my very cute little sister.

I wonder what Nagi’s status is… She developed symptoms right after awakening, so we haven’t even measured her magic power.

I activate my God’s Eye and check Nagi’s status.

And then I almost lose my balance.

“…Huh?”

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Name: Nagi Amachi

Status: Amyotrophic Magic Sclerosis

Job: Magician (Healing) 【Low Rank】

Skill(s): Healing Magic

Magic Power: 18750

Attack Power: Reflection rate▶25%=4687

Defense Power: Reflection rate▶25%=4687

Agility: Reflection rate▶25%=4687

Intelligence: Reflection rate▶25%=14062

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“Nagi…you. You’re A-class, and a magician (healing) at that.”

Scoring over 10,000 in magic power measurement.

That is considered an A-class awakened individual, known as a national power and among the world’s most powerful.

Although she ranks among the lower tier of A-class, her power is still an overwhelming force in this world.

Furthermore, her occupation as a magician (healing) is a very rare and valuable asset, just like Midori-san.

Having seen a few awakened individuals, I realized that there are various professions such as magicians, weapon craftsmen, and swordsmen.

Among them, Nagi’s profession is so rare that she can make a living for a lifetime.

Although not suitable for combat, she is a crucial presence to have in a party.

After checking Nagi’s status, I realized that my little sister is far stronger than me.

“Moreover…”

The status indicated a condition called ” Amyotrophic Magic Sclerosis.”

Apparently, this eye can even inform the symptoms of diseases.

Humans should have given it that name, but come to think of it, they said something about adapting the library to the race of human.

I glared fiercely at those words, consciously focusing on them.

Then it appeared.

“Huh?”

A window-like status screen appeared in the air.

Alongside the words “Amyotrophic Magic Sclerosis,” another pop-up appeared.

It was a detailed explanation.

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Type: Disease

Title: Amyotrophic Magic Sclerosis

Attainment Difficulty: 1

Effect: Confusion of the mind

Explanation: A disease due to the depletion of magic power, thus nerves directed towards the muscles are unable to fulfill a connection.

Treatment method: Cannot be displayed due to an insufficient Access Right level.

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It contained details about the still unknown details of Amyotrophic Magic Sclerosis.

Including an item that cannot be seen yet: a treatment method.

Still, there’re sections that can’t be seen for now.

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Translator notes: “To present the general’s seal box”: Means to identify oneself as a person of high rank. In the Edo period generals carried around seal boxes with them called Inro (印籠) that identified themselves.