All Good Novel
Chapter 72: Tree protector and logging hell
Chapter 72: Tree protector and logging hell
We arrived at Trent Forest. The trees were clearly larger than in the Young Tree Forest and the forest was deeper and darker. This was going to be a challenge. I replaced Hiyori and Yuuga with Konoha and Gray as members.
Then we went into the forest, but the goblins were annoying! The goblins were swarming us, but they were all working together. And the goblin thieves seem to be able to steal items. I was annoyed by their attitude and beat them up with gravel.
The goblin shamans seem to use fire magic. The goblin shamans are protected by the goblin fighters and the goblin archers are the goblin fighters's backup.
The fighters aren't Lily's enemy, but she's not very good at evading the archers' attacks and is taking damage. The thieves are also annoying, but if they turn out to be a speed type like Ion, theyre not Ion's enemy. However, she's struggling with the archers' cover and the shamanss magic. When I and Setia try to use magic, we are targeted by the archers and cannot attack properly. That's why I have Gray and Konoha target the archers, but the fighters seem to get in the way. In the end, the match collapses when the number of fighters decreases, but it seems like the damage is accumulating to get to that point. After each battle, were recovering, but were getting attacked again and again.
I'm leveling up as I go, but it's not enough to make a breakthrough. While I was looking for japanese cypress, I finally found one.
Japanese Cypress: Rarity 3 Material Item Grade D
A very excellent wood as a building material. It's easy to process, has a dense honey-like texture, does not deviate and emits a strong fragrance for a long time.
Appraising it raises the level of appraisal. The ability to appraise trees, grasses and flowers comes with the title Young Tree Forest Blessing. I know that Setia can understand that, but I can't always take her with me. I'm thankful for that.
We tried to cut it down immediately, but Lily attacked with all her might, but it was brilliantly unharmed.
"I lost to the tree..."
Lily was depressed with her hands on the ground, but she was still secure as ever.
She couldn't afford to do this. If we took our time, the goblins would come again. Ion's water blade and Setia and I's attack magic were tried, but it was impossible. Japanese cypress is so good. I'm tempted to propose the theory that japanese cypresses are the strongest, but I can't go on like this, so I give up and get the logging skill. The acquisition point is 2pt.
Now my remaining skill points are 9pt.
This is where my hell began. I hit the tree hundreds of times with my axe and finally got one. If it hadn't been for Lily and the others cheering me on along the way, I might have lost my mind. I've swung a sword before, but an axe is something else. And hell, I have to do this four more times. Yug-san, you do this every time...awesome.
As I'm despairing, Gray cautions me about something. What is it? I wondered and a small tree approached. From what Gray is warning me about, it's a monster. And the name of this forest is!
"All of you! Prepare for battle!"
On my command, Lily and the others took up their weapons and went into battle stances. Then, a monster with a face in a tree appeared in our sight.
Trent?
Tame Monster Subjugation Target Active
A tame monster...too bad. Just as I was thinking that, Trent attacked me. It swings its big hand or rather its tree and swings down. The attack is slow.
Dogoooon!!
But the power of the attack isn't half bad! If I get hit, I'm in trouble. I need to stay calm...
"Yaa!"
Lily jumps out. Oh no, I'm too late.
"Lily!? Didn't you see the attack earlier! Aah, already!"
Ion comes in to support her. You're giving me a hard time. And Lily's attack using her fighting spirit didn't work at all!
"Lie!?"
There is no escape because she jumped up and slashed. Trent swings at her.
"Wawa!? Ion-chan, help me~"
"Good grief!"
Ion slashes at it continuously, but it's not working and Trent is completely ignoring her.
"...It's impossible. This is"
"That's it!? Ta, Takuto~"
I can't even use magic in time. If that's the case, there's only one thing we can do.
"Konoha, please!"
"Hoo!"
Konoha catches Lily in midair and avoids Trent's attack. Lily comes back hanging on to Konoha.
"I was saved. Thank you, Konoha"
Lily thanks him, but Ion is angry.
"I told you not to attack without thinking!"
"Because I was disappointed to lose to a tree"
"You're a child!"
Ion. Your height is...no. I'm not gonna say anything.
"Ah~, we're in the middle of a battle, so later"
There's a distance, but it's not safe. I'm not sure if it'll use magic or not.
"If the physical attack is not good for the time being, there is no choice but to attack with magic. Lily and Gray should attack and attract it without being unreasonable"
"Yes..."
"Ion, try the water blade and if it doesn't work, join Lily and the others"
"Yes"
"Konoha and Setia, prepare your magic. If I put down the defense, attack it"
"Leave it to me"
"Good, let's do this!"
So, I executed the plan. As a result, the water blade didn't work and Ion participated in the diversion. As for magic, my fire magic was the most effective, followed by explosion. The others didn't make much difference.
In the end, I was able to defeat it with no damage, but it took an inordinate amount of time. And since I couldn't identify its level, it seemed to have a lot of experience. Everyone except me has leveled up. Then comes the info.
Lily's one-handed sword has reached level 10. Acquired the martial art Gale Thrust
Oh! That's the skill Arthur used on me. It's a good move if you're aiming for a surprise attack, but it might not be suitable for Lily who likes to fight head-on. But it's still a skill that increases your speed, so it's not bad. The question is whether or not Lily will use it, but I can't help but think of her using only Heavy Slash.
By the way, my logging skill went up by 5 at once. It's a sign of my hard work.
"There are too many troublesome enemies, aren't there?"
"I agree"
"I'm tired"
I'm exhausted, but there's something that's been bothering me. The timing of Trent's appearance.
"Do you think it's just a coincidence that it showed up after we cut down the japanese cypress?"
I ask Setia, the plant expert and she answers.
"I don't think it's a coincidence. Unlike Gerbera Grow, I don't understand the words, but I felt its anger"
"That's right. That means we have to fight four more times..."
Silence reigned.
"It's for the good of the house. Let's take a break and do our best"
So I fought Trent three more times while eating meals. Naturally, I leveled up.
The level of Summoner has increased. The number of summoned beasts that can be companions has increased by 2
The level of Summoner has increased. Acquired skill points 2pt
Ion's dual wield skill has reached level 10. You have acquired the martial art Drive Edge
Info always comes. With this, my remaining skill points are 11pt. The number of summoned beasts that can become companions is now 9.
I was expecting to get info on my magic skills, but it never came. I've been getting normal magic skills at 5 each. But this time there was no info on fire and light magic, which had reached 15. And there was no info on compound magic even when it reached 10 which was acquired by normal magic. Probably the normal magic is 20. I don't think compound magic will be covered by 20 so maybe 15? It seems that the required skill level is finally getting higher.
When Ion shows me her new technique, it's apparently a rushing technique. It's like a dual wield version of Gale Thrust.
However, unexpected info flows here.
Occupation level has reached level 20. Class change is possible
...Eh?
That was the moment my thoughts stopped.
Name Takuto Summoner Lv18Lv20
Vitality 2730
Magic Power 6064
Strength 2022
Defense 1214
Agility 1820
Dexterity 3842
Skills
Fighting Lv1
Kicking Lv12
Staff Lv10Lv12
Summoning Magic Lv15Lv16
Alchemy Lv6
Mining Lv6
Logging Lv1Lv8
Dismantling Lv9Lv11
Appraisal Lv7Lv8
Identification Lv9Lv11
Wind Magic Lv11Lv14
Fire Magic Lv12Lv15
Earth Magic Lv11Lv14
Water Magic Lv11Lv14
Dark Magic Lv11Lv14
Light Magic Lv12Lv15
Lightning Magic Lv10Lv12
Explosion Magic Lv9Lv12
Wood Magic Lv9Lv11
Ice Magic Lv9Lv11
Space-time Magic Lv9Lv10
Reading Lv4
Cooking Lv15Lv16
Feeding Lv4
Fishing Lv5
Name Lily Dragonewt Lv17Lv19
Vitality 2728
Magic Power 1719
Strength 5458
Defense 21
Agility 16
Dexterity 12
Skills
Bare-handed Lv6
One-handed Sword Lv9Lv12
Fighting Spirit Lv4Lv5
Name Ion Dragonewt Lv14Lv17
Vitality 2528
Magic Power 2932
Strength 1820
Defense 1213
Agility 4652
Dexterity 4046
Skills
Dual Wield Lv7Lv10
Underwater Action Lv5
Water Blade Lv5Lv8
Name Setia Elf Lv12Lv15
Vitality 2124
Magic Power 5258
Strength 10
Defense 810
Agility 14
Dexterity 5258
Skills
Staff Lv4Lv6
Bow Lv1
Woodworking Lv1
Collecting Lv4
Dose Lv5
Water Magic Lv3Lv6
Earth Magic Lv4Lv6
Wood Magic Lv4Lv6
Tree Magic Lv2
Elven Knowledge Lv5
Name Gray Gray Wolf Lv6Lv8
Vitality 3133
Magic Power 12
Strength 3840
Defense 2021
Agility 3840
Dexterity 2022
Skills
Bite Lv9Lv11
Sign Detection Lv8Lv10
Night Vision Lv5Lv7
Danger Detection Lv4Lv6
Hardened Fang Lv4Lv7
Name Konoha Snowy Owl Lv5Lv7
Vitality 3032
Magic Power 3234
Strength 21
Defense 18
Agility 26
Dexterity 3034
Skills
Surprise Attack Lv7Lv9
Flight Lv7Lv10
Claw Lv4Lv6
Night Vision Lv5Lv7
Stealth Lv7Lv9
Wind Magic Lv3Lv5
Water Magic Lv3Lv5
Ice Magic Lv4Lv7
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Author note:
Next time, Takuto will finally get a class change. And we'll find out why the quests have become so cheap. Please look forward to it.