arc2 · 060-ch60
Chapter 60: Yokohama Blue Brick Warehouse Dungeon ③
(Come on! Level up! As expected, I got experience for contributing directly to taking them down! And attacking that wound definitely did damage too! So Hayate can deal at least some amount of damage!)
I was so happy I did a victory pose alone in my room. Plus, there's this interesting term that popped up: skill points. I wanted to check it right away, but I held back. I'm still filming, after all.
I'm supposed to be a professional cameraman (supposedly), so I'll properly finish the job to the end.
It seems like the Dungeon Club members leveled up too, and they were all celebrating together. I circled around above them in an arc and filmed the moment with close-ups.
When you see people truly happy from the bottom of your heart, it makes you happy too...
...Hmm? Wait a second. A little while ago, I should have thought it was envious seeing people happy. My mental state when I'm feeling down is totally different now. I guess being praised or recognized really does matter to people.
From now on, when I see someone who's feeling down, I'll find something good about them and tell them.
I feel like I've reached enlightenment or something—there seems to be a reason to return to the entrance now. Unlike when they entered the dungeon, I can see the relaxed look on their faces. Even I can tell they've clearly grown. They themselves must really feel how much stronger they've become.
While filming the three walking and reflecting on today's session, I thought I'd like to form a party like this once I become an explorer.
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"Today, thank you so much!"
"Thank you, thank you!"
When they safely got outside the dungeon, they thanked me again. Their voices were as loud as a sports club, so they got some attention.
"No, thank you—I had a great experience. Since you requested editing, I'll send the data to Shota-san either tomorrow or the day after."
"Yes, thank you! I'm looking forward to it!"
"Then I'll excuse myself here. If anything comes up, let me know by email."
Since it was rare to see someone talking to a drone, a crowd started gathering, so I left quickly. I raised my altitude while filming the three waving their hands, then cut the connection in the direction opposite my home, moving over an uninhabited sea surface just above the waves.
"Okay! Time to check the status right away!"
After cutting the connection with Hayate, I checked my status first.
Name: Soramine Sota
Job: Drone Pilot
Level: 6
HP: 28
MP: 300
Skills
Additional Unit Unlocked
Small Drone Unlocked
Drone Summon Count +1
Drone Connection
Call
Drone Info
Hayate
Hm hm. I'm level 6 now, and my stats went up. My HP only went up a tiny bit, but my MP is at 300 now. I can summon Hayate fifteen times in a row!
And Hayate's name is added to the drone info. Concentrating on Hayate's name, Hayate's status appeared.
Name: Hayate Lv2
Durability: 110/110
Max Speed: 110
Acceleration: 20
Hardness: 110
Standard Equipment: Telephoto Camera, Communication Microphone, Data Transfer Function
Additional Unit (Unlocked): None
Skill Points: 10
Oh, the stats all went up by 10, and there's skill points added. These points can be used to raise Hayate's stats. With 1 point, I can raise a stat by 1. If I put them all into max speed, Hayate's max speed would be 120 km/h.
But wait. These skill points seem to have another use too. That probably relates to this "Additional Unit (Unlocked)" that's added to my status.
I excitedly focused on unlocking the Additional Unit.
【Please select an Additional Unit】
• Telephoto Camera (10)
• 360° Camera (10)
• Thermal Camera (40)
• Infrared Camera (40)
• Parabolic Microphone (20)
• Searchlight (20)
• Flashlight (30)
• Laser Pointer (20)
• Speaker (20)
• Image Projection Projector (30)
Oh, there's a bunch! Unfortunately there's no attack unit, but there are a few that seem like they could be useful. But the numbers on the right are probably the skill points needed to get them.
The thermal camera and infrared camera seem like they'd help finding monsters, but they need 40 points. With my 10 points, I can swap for a Telephoto Camera or 360° Camera, but honestly it's debatable. The Telephoto Camera comes already, and Asahi already has the 360° camera.
Well, if you get 10 skill points every time you level up, I can't afford to waste them. I need to plan Hayate's growth carefully so it doesn't end up halfway.
So I can't use the 10 points here just yet. I'll think about whether to use them for stat ups or Additional Units once I've stored up a certain amount.
Oh, and there's "Drone Summon Count +1" in my status. In other words, if my level goes up further, the summon count probably increases. And there's also "Small Drone Unlocked." Which means, aside from the small drone, there might be more things that can be unlocked.
I need to figure that out too—I want to give Hayate the right enhancements as a small drone. I don't want to mess this up since it seems like used skill points can't be recovered.
(Hmm? Wait a sec? I've got a person I know who's more knowledgeable about drones than me, right! I'll ask that person!)
I dug through my bag and pulled out my wallet. Then I found the business card I had stored away and called the number written on it.