Dungeon Start Heroine Tamer and Training Mission! ~Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about strong, cute, and beautiful female adventurers… All of them are my followers!
“Haa, haa…”
Saiōji ‘s breathing still hadn’t settled down. Her exhaled breath was feverish, and her dazed eyes had a certain seductive quality.
“Are you alright, Saiōji ? It’s already over.”
“Eh? …Ah, yeah.”
Saiōji seemed to realize only after being spoken to, snapping back to attention. Finally, her gaze seemed to focus on something.
…It appeared she was checking her status.
“—Ah, Amasaki-kun, I did it! I’ve gotten the job!”
Still with a red face, Saiōji spoke excitedly.
“And [Magic Shot] has changed into [Holy Shot]! Amazing, amazing!”
“Oh~ That’s great~”
Overwhelmed with joy, Saiōji hopped slightly to express her emotions. Seeing Saiōji ‘s pure joy made me feel warm-hearted as well.
Normally, one would probably be captivated by the two spheres dancing seductively inside her armor.
…But right now, I am calm. Saiōji ‘s innocent appearance has created a tranquil state of mind in me.
There is no chance for Saiōji ‘s lewd body to take advantage of this clear and transparent heart.
“Whoa!? …S-sorry, Amasaki-kun. I tripped a little—”
Saiōji stumbled and leaned towards me. Instinctively, both my hands reached out to support her.
And just like that, they touched the area near her armpit not covered by armor and the side of her feminine curve.
…Wow.
—16:58, arrested for indecent exposure!
Damn, what violent softness. Saiōji -san, your body is too lewd!
“Be careful. Anyway—”
Pretending not to be affected, I forcefully changed the topic. That was close…
If it continued, my thoughts would have been contaminated by “side boob” and “armpit.”
Saiōji Yō, what a dangerous woman.
[Training Tree Follower: Saiōji Yō] “〈Job〉: Heal” Gain the ability to use healing magic.
Training Points Available: 100 Required Training Points: 150
●〈Basic〉― All stats +3 ○ ｜ ― HP・Strength・Endurance +3 ― MP・Magic Power・Magic Endurance +3 ― Agility・Dexterity +4
●〈Job〉― Strong Strike ｜ ― Magic Shot ○ ｜ ― Job Mage ― Job Cleric ○ ｜ ―【Heal】
“I’m looking at the [Training Tree]… The growth path for [Cleric] leads to the skill [Heal].”
I found a good different topic and spoke as if I was just about to say it.
I copied the branch onto paper so Saiōji could see it.
“Really? Let me see—”
…No, wait, here’s the paper. Could you please not come so close that our bodies might touch? Especially now, when I’m particularly sensitive to female armpits and side boob!
“Woo! Ehehe. ―Someone, please stop me! If I get any stronger, my grin won’t stop spreading !”
Hey, stop unconsciously doing ASMR in my ear before that.
To hear such an adorable voice perfectly suited for a character only directed at me! “I’ll end up unable to sleep without hearing Saiōji -dono’s voice anymore…”
“But [Heal] requires 150 points, right? Right now, we only have 100 training points left from the [Training Mission]…”
Looking away from the paper, I pretended to check the original [Training Tree], subtly increasing the distance. Even Saiōji , who usually has sharp insight, didn’t seem to notice.
Hehehe. Your guard is still weak, Saiōji -dono.
…Ah, no, by “weak,” I mean your defense. I didn’t literally lick Saiōji ‘s armpit with my tongue! I wouldn’t do such perverted things!
I meant your defenses are thin. Waki, waki, or waki… In this case, “waki,” right?
…What am I even talking about?
“Uu~ 50 points. We’re a bit short, huh?”
Saiōji visibly dropped her shoulders in disappointment. But quickly switched back to a smile.
“But it’s great progress. With just 50 more points, I’ll be able to use healing magic. Right, Amasaki-kun?”
“Yeah~. Just need to level up once more or complete another [Training Mission] to earn points. Either way, it’s just a matter of time.”
Perhaps because obtaining [Heal] became realistic. Saiōji seemed to gain a lot of motivation.
“I see—then, Amasaki-kun. Let’s go explore the dungeon again!”
“Alright~. …Well, let’s call it early today.”
We had discussed avoiding long exploration sessions after yesterday’s extended dive.
As if remembering that with my words. A cute “Ah~” escaped from Saiōji ‘s lips.
……
“Did you just say ‘Ah~’? You did, right, Saiōji -dono?”
“…This one has confidence in their memory, so such a thing never happened, Amasaki-dono.”
Didn’t you just refer to yourself as “sessha” a moment ago!? Your confidence in memory is quite thin, Saiōji -dono!!
But seeing Saiōji continue her desperate act was cute in its own way.
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“—[Holy Shot]!!”
Saiōji ‘s voice rang out, both cute and powerful.
Her thin right arm thrust forward. From her gloved hand, a sphere of light shot out with force.
The size of the ball was almost the same as with [Magic Shot].
What was clearly different at first glance was its “brightness.” [Magic Shot] emitted a glow of magic power, but it wasn’t strong enough to illuminate the surroundings.
On the other hand, [Holy Shot] itself was like a fast-moving source of light. As the light sphere traveled straight, the arch of light it created on the ceiling and walls moved through the cave.
“GUGII―”
And its power was certainly no less than [Magic Shot].
The targeted goblin had no time to dodge. The moment it touched the condensed magical power of light, it vanished as if consumed.
“Oh~ So it worked properly as an attack magic.”
Recognizing the end of combat, I sincerely applauded. Saiōji bashfully nodded while scratching her cheek.
“Aha, yup. I can’t confidently say it’s a direct upgrade from [Magic Shot], but I don’t feel any degradation or inconvenience with [Holy Shot].”
Since the opponent was a goblin, the feeling wasn’t that strong, but given it’s called [Holy Shot]. I think it will become a powerful magic against undead monsters like zombies and ghosts.
“…But I really did get a job, right? This isn’t a dream, right?”
After casting [Holy Shot], she seemed to gradually feel the reality of getting a job. With her eyes slightly tearing up, Saiōji murmured deeply moved.
Seeing that, I felt reassured that what I did wasn’t wrong. Good for you, Saiōji …
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“Well, next is—”
Quickly organizing what needed to be done in my head. Thinking it was about time, I opened the skill screen for [Follower Fruit].
[Follower Fruit Harvest Screen]
Training Points Available: 100
●Saionji Yō Fruit List
〈Basic Fruit 1〉[HP Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 25 Harvest Days: 1 day → Time until harvest: 00:00:54
〈Basic Fruit 2〉[MP Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 25 Harvest Days: 1 day → Time until harvest: 00:00:54
〈Basic Fruit 3〉[Strength Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 25 Harvest Days: 1 day → Time until harvest: 00:00:54
〈Basic Fruit 4〉[Magic Power Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 25 Harvest Days: 1 day → Time until harvest: 00:00:54
〈Job Fruit 1〉[Magic Shot Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 100 Harvest Days: 1 day → Time until harvest: 00:00:54
〈Job Fruit 2〉[Second Job Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 200 Harvest Days: 1 day
――――――
It’s still slightly off… Looking into empty space, I let my mind wander a bit.
When I checked the screen again, it now properly showed “Harvest OK!”
[Follower Fruit Harvest Screen]
Training Points Available: 100
●Saionji Yō Fruit List
〈Basic Fruit 1〉[HP Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 25 Harvest Days: 1 day → Harvest OK!
〈Basic Fruit 2〉[MP Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 25 Harvest Days: 1 day → Harvest OK!
〈Basic Fruit 3〉[Strength Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 25 Harvest Days: 1 day → Harvest OK!
〈Basic Fruit 4〉[Magic Power Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 25 Harvest Days: 1 day → Harvest OK!
〈Job Fruit 1〉[Magic Shot Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 100 Harvest Days: 1 day → Harvest OK!
〈Job Fruit 2〉[Second Job Experience Point Small] Required Training Points: 200 Harvest Days: 1 day
――――――
The timer from before showed “Harvest Days: 1 day,” meaning 24 hours hadn’t quite passed since the last harvest yesterday.
Now, up to 〈Job Fruit 1〉 can be harvested.
““〈Job Fruit 2〉[Second Job Experience Point Small]”…”
This corresponds to the job [Cleric] Saionji recently acquired in the [Training Tree].
“—Ah, I see!”
I had also felt something was different from yesterday, but only realized now. The “(×2)” present on all fruits had disappeared.
That must have occurred because all fruits were ready for harvest, creating a full harvest state.
Meaning, the addition of [Second Job Experience Point Small] fruit disrupted the full harvest state.
However, harvesting [Second Job Experience Point Small] requires 200 training points. …But I only have 100 points from today’s [Training Mission], so I have to give up.
“Um… Amasaki-kun, are you okay? Are you feeling down?”
Perhaps noticing my change in mood, Saionji gently called out to me.
Waaah, Hikae-mon! The [Follower Fruit] skill is bullying me!
Strawberry bonny——no, that’s not it.
Strawberry milk, please! …Though that might be problematic too.
…Ah, no, by “problematic,” I mean in terms of wording, not taste!
The strawberry milk-flavored fruit coming from Saionji is delicious—but saying it like that makes it sound like I’m extracting it from Saionji’s chest again!!
…Things are getting confusing. Whatever, it doesn’t matter! (It does matter)
“No, it’s not that I’m feeling down… Sorry. I’m going to use the [Follower Fruit] skill now.”
“Ah—”
Just with that, Saionji seemed to understand everything.
“Well, um… y-yeah! There’s no need for Amasaki-kun to look apologetic? It’s just ability enhancement, so it’s completely fine! It doesn’t burden my body, so go ahead and do it!”
Despite saying so, perhaps due to imagining the scene, Saionji’s face turned bright red.
And though trying to sound nonchalant, she spoke rapidly in a flustered manner. That only served to highlight how conscious she was.
“…I’ll avoid looking, and it’ll be over soon.”
“…Y-yeah.”
Communicating with few words as if understanding each other. That alone was enough to leave us in silence.
…Somehow, it feels like dialogue and atmosphere before starting something erotic, but it’s completely different, okay? It’s just harvesting ability fruits that happen to emerge from the chest area!
True to my promise, I didn’t look at Saionji. I decided to harvest the same five fruits as the other day.
“Ah, mm—”
From the side, Saionji’s voice came. A sweet, sorrowful sigh-like sound.
Saionji-san, maybe unconsciously, don’t make such lewd sounds! Not being able to see, hearing this makes it feel even more erotic!
“Whoa—”
While battling lust internally, I felt that fruity sweetness in my mouth. Followed by the gentle sweetness of milk.
Ah, it’s still delicious—
Owner of the orchard, Saionji!!! Strawberry milk, thank you so much!!!
I’ll never forget this kindness…!!! Never!!!
Mentally bowing deeply.
…However, although the gauge of the ability bar rose, unlike last time, it didn’t reach the far right and stopped around 4/5.
[Magic Shot] hardly showed any increase. It barely reached 1/5, if at all.
True to its name “Small Experience Points.” The experience points gained in one day aren’t supposed to be that significant—
“―Ah, um, it seems to be over, right? Hehe.”
I turned my face toward Saionji’s voice.
Unlike yesterday, Saionji wasn’t covering her chest with both hands today. But it was clear she was forcing herself to endure.
“…Alright, good work. Let’s head back, Saionji.”
“…Yeah.”
Comforting Saionji, whose ears were bright red, I ended today’s exploration.