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!
After school.
Today, I visited a different F-rank dungeon than yesterday.
I decided to take it easy and wait for Saionji, who would come after returning home once.
“Hum hum~”
Wearing earphones, I lazily operated my smartphone.
Listening to my favorite anison and artist tracks, I skimmed through online articles.
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‘A-Rank Clan [Fushi no Okite] Recruiting Healers Publicly’
The A-rank adventurer clan [Fushi no Okite], primarily active in the capital area, announced on September 22nd via the adventurer support app [DanSapo] that they are recruiting healers.
The quota is for 3 members.
Job doesn’t matter.
Adventurers need to be rank D or higher and capable of using healing skills or magic (quoted from DanSapo publication).
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“Ah~. That famous clan, huh.”
They have many skilled adventurers and challenge numerous high-difficulty dungeons.
It’s a well-known clan that often appears in the media.
…Wasn’t it the clan master and vice-master of this clan who appeared in the CM for the adventurer gear chain store?
And wasn’t the seasonal item that Saionji was wearing from that chain store?
“Hmm, hmm…”
Once again, I lowered my gaze to my smartphone from the air.
In related articles, this matter was linked, and unique analyses were written about it.
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‘Even High-Rank Clans Have Healer Demand. Is the Chronic Healer Shortage in the Adventurer Industry Becoming More Prominent?’
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The total number of healer recruitments exceeds five times the total number of so-called attacker recruitments (as of September 22nd, according to my research on the adventurer support app [DanSapo]).
Also, according to statistical data published by the adventurer guild, the number of healers that the guild is aware of has hardly increased in recent years.
In other words, the supply is not keeping up with the demand for healers compared to attackers.
Healing skills are rare, and there are difficulties in discovering and training healers.
To support adventurers on the front lines of dungeon exploration, national training of healers is urgently needed.
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“Ah~, this kind of thing will probably appear on the quiz test.”
Mr. Kato, who teaches “Dungeon Comprehensive,” tends to include current affairs-related questions.
“The history of dungeons is still evolving; it’s a present-day academic field. Everyone, please keep checking the latest information,” is the teacher’s catchphrase.
So, touching upon the latest information during these gaps in time is surprisingly important.
For fill-in-the-blank questions… I think this word will definitely appear.
“Chronic healer shortage.”
“―Oh, is this a follow-up on the ‘Spit Potion Incident’? …Wow. A voluntary recall of all products from the production line?”
I found another interesting article on the web news.
An image posted on a social media app.
That’s what caused the big uproar.
The content… just as the name of the incident suggests.
A photo was posted showing a man in work clothes sticking his tongue near the mouth of an open potion bottle.
He captioned it, ‘Freshly made potion here~. Right now, some adventurer might be drinking one with my saliva in it, I wonder?’
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From the collar of the work clothes and the characteristics of the potion bottle shown in the photo, it was immediately identified as a product from the major potion manufacturer [Dragon Pharmaceuticals].
[Dragon Pharmaceuticals] conducted their own investigation and announced that the person who posted it was a male part-time employee (23 years old).
It seems they identified him based on the posting time and the factory operating hours.
The individual admitted to the facts
and apologized, saying,
‘I couldn’t accept myself working in a factory after failing as an adventurer. I did it out of frustration, and now I deeply regret it.’
Regarding this matter, [Dragon Pharmaceuticals] issued a statement:
‘This act severely damages the trust adventurers place in potions as they risk their lives to tackle dungeons. In a time when the shortage of healers is being called out, especially when self-medication with recovery items is recommended, this is an unforgivable act. As a company, we want to respond firmly and resolutely.’
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“Real-life ‘did it out of frustration,’ huh…”
But he seems to be regretting it.
Guess acting on impulse at that moment was a bad idea, yeah.
Hayato Amasaki became wiser once again!
“―Aisaki-kun, sorry to keep you waiting!”
Just then, Saionji arrived right on cue.
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―［Training Mission］―
●Daily Mission
Receive 10 compliments from your master inside the dungeon
Reward: +100 Training Points
Current: 0/10
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“―By the way. Saionji, you’re cute today too! That adventurer outfit looks stylish and suits you really well.”
Right after entering the dungeon.
I immediately started working towards completing the mission.
“Eh, eh!? Ah, um, Amasaki-kun!? W-what are you suddenly saying!?”
Saionji’s voice cracked, and she was overly surprised.
Her face turned red, and she flustered cutely, a rare sight that could never be seen at school.
“Current: 1/10”
So it counts as one compliment?
Personally, I thought I had complimented her twice.
“No, Saionji’s cuteness didn’t just suddenly appear. It’s a universal and unchanging fact, yeah.”
“I really don’t understand what you’re saying, Amasaki-kun!? …S-saying things like cute makes me embarrassed.”
“Current: 2/10”
The count properly increased.
Seeing Saionji blush and turn red even up to her ears made me want to compliment her over and over again.
However, focusing solely on “cute” felt unnatural, so I decided to change the topic and try a different approach.
“But Saionji is truly amazing. Today’s bento was seriously delicious. Thank you again.”
It’s true that Saionji is cute and that the bento was delicious.
Not having to lie made it very relaxing.
“I’m not amazing at all. On the contrary, it was meant as a thank-you. If the bento suited your taste, I’m glad… hehe.”
Saionji shyly smiled bashfully, too cute.
“…Um. Could it be that today’s mission is something like ‘get praised by Amasaki-kun’?”
With a shy smile still lingering, Saionji hit the nail on the head with her guess.
“Ahh… Did you figure it out?”
Disappointing.
I wanted to complete it without Saionji noticing.
Maybe I was too obvious?
“Hehe. …Yeah. When Amasaki-kun calls me ‘beautiful girl’ or ‘cute,’ you seem to have a vibe of wanting to change the subject.”
Isn’t your understanding of me too high?
You probably know me better than my own parents.
“I see. Saionji’s insight is sharp too~. But I want you to believe me, I didn’t intend to lie?”
“Ahh~ uuh~”
What is this cute little chirping sound?
“…Well, I don’t think Amasaki-kun is the type to lie. But, um, I feel embarrassed when praised. Somehow, I feel ticklish all over.”
“All over feels ticklish!”
“Feels like it!”
…Saionji-san, can you stop with the sexual harassment?
I’ll make sure to record this clearly in my mental voice recorder as evidence if anything happens later!
On the contrary, she was saying pretty embarrassing words, but Saionji seemed unaware.
She’s genuinely innocent, untainted…
“―But it’s a mission, after all. I feel bad for burdening Amasaki-kun alone, or rather, making it seem like I’m the only one benefiting…”
No, no.
That’s not the case at all.
We’re also getting valuable audio data, you know~
It’s a win-win situation, and perhaps I’m the one gaining more.
So don’t worry about it~.
Afterward.
Despite feeling embarrassed, Saionji cooperated to achieve the mission.
When the 10th compliment ended with “Saionji is cute,”
Saionji, covering her bright red cheeks with both hands, trying to hide her embarrassment, was still cute.
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[Training Tree Servant: Saionji Yui]
Held Training Points: 300
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●〈Job〉—Strong Strike
—Magic Shot ○
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—Job Mage
—Job Cleric
“Properly got 100 Training Points too.”
After completing the mission, I checked Saionji’s [Training Tree].
These 100 points should be used for something other than jobs.
“…So, have you decided what job to choose?”
This is the final confirmation before unlocking the [Training Tree].
Saionji showed no hesitation or indecision.
Looking straight into my eyes, she nodded in response.
“Yes. —Can I request the Cleric job?”
Hmm.
“The Mage job was also very appealing. When I was little, I admired magical girls from anime who transformed and fought? Hehe.”
Though Saionji confessed shyly, I didn’t sense any regret in her feelings.
“…But if I were to live as an adventurer in reality, I wanted to become someone who can heal and help others.”
The expression on Saionji’s face as she said this was very dignified.
…To think that I’d find Saionji, whom I praised so much for being cute, cool right after that.
It’s frustrating, but I can’t help but feel it!!
“I see, I understand. …Then it’s Cleric, alright—”
I understood Saionji’s determination.
Asking further if she’s really okay with it would be tactless.
On the skill screen of the [Training Tree], I selected Cleric.
Then, consuming 200 Training Points, I confirmed the acquisition of the Cleric job.
—And thus, the ability liberation began.
“Ahh—”
Magical chains began appearing around Saionji one after another.
The chains quickly entangled themselves around Saionji’s entire body.
First, both arms were restrained above her head.
Saionji’s left leg was also bound to the ground.
The last chain wrapped around her right knee.
“No—”
—And pulled by the taut chain, Saionji’s right knee was lifted into the air.
Her right leg was lifted up like the character “へ”.
Trying to hold down her short skirt, it flipped up, revealing her charming thigh.
“Mm, no, Amasaki-kun, please don’t look too much…”
There was no composure left in Saionji’s voice.
Instead, there was a strong sense of seductiveness as she desperately tried to hide her shame.
Because the skirt was lifted along with it.
Pure white cloth symbolizing Saionji’s innocence was exposed.
“It’s so tight, mm, I can’t move at all…”
Perhaps trying to hide her underwear.
Saionji attempted to move her right knee inward with a weak voice.
But her leg didn’t budge.
She ended up only exhaling a sweet breath that couldn’t form words.
Just moments ago, I saw Saionji looking so cool, leaving a strong impression.
Yet, I never expected to see Saionji exuding such femininity right after that…
“Ahh—”
Finally, the pink atmosphere came to an end.
A white padlock appeared before Saionji.
Then a white key resembling a magical staff was inserted into the hole.
As the key turned 90 degrees, a clicking sound of unlocking was heard.
At the same time as the sound.
All the magical chains binding Saionji shattered and scattered instantly.
[Status]
●Basic Information
Name: Saionji Yui
Age: 17 years
Gender: Female
Job: None → Cleric Lv.1 New!
Master-Servant Relationship: Master Amasaki Hayato
—Held Training Points: 100
●Ability Values
Lv.3
HP: 11/11(8+3)
MP: 7/7(4+3)
Strength: 6(3+3)
Stamina: 6(3+3)
Magic: 5(2+3)
Magic Resistance: 7(4+3)
Agility: 7(4+3)
Dexterity: 9(6+3)
※(+3) = [All Ability Values +3]
●Skills
[Magic Shot Lv.1] → [Holy Shot Lv.1] New!
And so.
Saionji finally obtained her long-desired job.