1 00:00:09,233 --> 00:00:12,843 This world is filled with dungeons. 2 00:00:24,723 --> 00:00:30,783 It is said that some of them even have perilous labyrinths that thwart adventurers. 3 00:00:31,283 --> 00:00:32,403 Undiscovered. 4 00:00:32,403 --> 00:00:33,573 Untrodden. 5 00:00:33,573 --> 00:00:35,323 Unreachable. 6 00:00:35,703 --> 00:00:40,063 People called these places rich in mystery... 7 00:00:40,533 --> 00:00:42,633 hidden dungeons! 8 00:00:51,983 --> 00:00:54,523 Welcome... 9 00:00:56,263 --> 00:01:00,103 Come forth, brave one. 10 00:01:01,263 --> 00:01:04,273 I await you on the second floor. 11 00:01:14,223 --> 00:01:15,703 This way. 12 00:01:24,663 --> 00:01:26,123 This way. 13 00:01:45,753 --> 00:01:49,713 {\an3}#01 "Powerful Skill Set" 14 00:01:52,263 --> 00:01:55,783 I, Noir Stardia, am the third son of a noble. 15 00:01:56,673 --> 00:01:59,203 After graduating from the Jastal Preparatory School, 16 00:01:59,203 --> 00:02:01,913 I decided to pursue a career instead of higher education. 17 00:02:05,743 --> 00:02:08,643 Today was supposed to be my first day on the job, but... 18 00:02:11,423 --> 00:02:14,753 Father? Mother? What's wrong? 19 00:02:14,753 --> 00:02:17,863 Well, that library you're supposed to work at... 20 00:02:18,413 --> 00:02:20,893 Yes, today's my first day. 21 00:02:20,893 --> 00:02:24,133 Actually, the viscount's son interfered, 22 00:02:24,133 --> 00:02:26,223 and you won't be able to work there after all. 23 00:02:26,223 --> 00:02:27,143 Huh? 24 00:02:29,143 --> 00:02:30,903 {\an8}Aristocratic Society 25 00:02:30,733 --> 00:02:34,453 We may be nobles, but the Stardia family only held a baronetcy. 26 00:02:30,983 --> 00:02:35,153 {\an8}Baronet 27 00:02:31,023 --> 00:02:35,153 {\an8}Viscount 28 00:02:31,023 --> 00:02:35,153 {\an8}Baron 29 00:02:31,063 --> 00:02:35,153 {\an8}Earl 30 00:02:31,103 --> 00:02:35,153 {\an8}Marquess 31 00:02:31,193 --> 00:02:35,153 {\an8}Duke 32 00:02:34,483 --> 00:02:40,453 {\an5}Librarian 33 00:02:34,483 --> 00:02:40,453 Baron 34 00:02:34,483 --> 00:02:40,453 Baron 35 00:02:34,483 --> 00:02:40,453 Viscount 36 00:02:34,483 --> 00:02:40,453 Earl 37 00:02:36,323 --> 00:02:40,453 Viscount 38 00:02:36,653 --> 00:02:39,883 We're just poor nobles who stand no chance against anyone ranked higher. 39 00:02:42,573 --> 00:02:45,753 Father, please raise your head. 40 00:02:45,753 --> 00:02:48,973 I absolutely deplore you... I mean, adore you, Father. 41 00:02:48,973 --> 00:02:51,313 You totally meant the first part! 42 00:02:51,313 --> 00:02:54,763 But I guess the real question is... what do I do now? 43 00:02:54,763 --> 00:02:57,253 You shitty father... I mean, Father. 44 00:02:57,253 --> 00:03:00,643 You didn't even hesitate that time! I felt that malice! 45 00:03:00,643 --> 00:03:03,323 I feel your anger, my son! 46 00:03:03,323 --> 00:03:05,213 I will not accept this! 47 00:03:05,213 --> 00:03:08,443 Who is this fiend who took my dearest brother's position? 48 00:03:08,443 --> 00:03:09,913 I will go talk to them personally! 49 00:03:09,913 --> 00:03:15,273 Alice, I appreciate it, but we're talking about the son of a viscount. 50 00:03:15,273 --> 00:03:16,233 Uh-huh! Uh-huh! 51 00:03:17,263 --> 00:03:20,303 But... that's simply not fair, my dear brother! 52 00:03:20,853 --> 00:03:25,663 I know! Why not take the exam for the Hero Academy? 53 00:03:25,943 --> 00:03:28,043 The Hero Academy, eh? 54 00:03:28,493 --> 00:03:33,633 Those who graduate from the Hero Academy can become monster hunters or royal knights. 55 00:03:33,633 --> 00:03:37,203 Basically, you're set for life if you make it there. 56 00:03:38,733 --> 00:03:40,663 I'd never pass. 57 00:03:40,663 --> 00:03:42,483 You should at least try! 58 00:03:42,483 --> 00:03:45,183 If you don't make it, I'll take care of you myself! 59 00:03:45,633 --> 00:03:47,933 Th-Thanks... 60 00:03:51,623 --> 00:03:53,583 Noir! 61 00:03:56,573 --> 00:03:58,513 Hey! 62 00:03:59,153 --> 00:04:00,543 Morning! 63 00:04:01,003 --> 00:04:02,643 Morning, Emma. 64 00:04:02,643 --> 00:04:05,463 This is Emma Brightness. 65 00:04:05,463 --> 00:04:08,773 She was born into a barony, meaning her family is wealthy, 66 00:04:08,773 --> 00:04:10,723 but our parents are friends, 67 00:04:10,723 --> 00:04:12,623 and she's been my friend since we were kids. 68 00:04:12,623 --> 00:04:15,603 We're both going to be librarians starting today! 69 00:04:15,603 --> 00:04:17,133 Let us do our best! 70 00:04:17,773 --> 00:04:21,013 Actually, about that, Emma... 71 00:04:21,013 --> 00:04:22,383 What?! 72 00:04:22,383 --> 00:04:26,043 Th-Th-Then... you can't be a librarian? 73 00:04:26,473 --> 00:04:27,503 No... 74 00:04:28,223 --> 00:04:29,513 But... 75 00:04:31,353 --> 00:04:33,513 Y-You're that disappointed? 76 00:04:33,513 --> 00:04:34,913 Well, I mean... 77 00:04:34,913 --> 00:04:37,633 I had some really good news! 78 00:04:38,163 --> 00:04:40,113 About your skill. 79 00:04:40,113 --> 00:04:42,783 Skill? You mean my Great Sage skill? 80 00:04:43,153 --> 00:04:50,913 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 81 00:04:43,153 --> 00:04:50,913 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 82 00:04:43,153 --> 00:04:50,913 Skill [Great Sage] 83 00:04:43,373 --> 00:04:46,343 {\an8}The Great Sage skill is my one and only skill. 84 00:04:46,243 --> 00:04:50,913 {\an4}Tells the user everything about the world (even the unexplained). 85 00:04:46,773 --> 00:04:49,293 {\an8}It tells me everything about the world. 86 00:04:49,293 --> 00:04:50,913 {\an8}It's a pretty rare skill. 87 00:04:51,263 --> 00:04:55,753 My parents jumped for joy when they had my skill appraised at the church. 88 00:04:51,963 --> 00:04:53,603 {\an8}Fantastic, my son! 89 00:04:53,603 --> 00:04:55,753 {\an8}Oh, how wonderful! 90 00:04:56,263 --> 00:04:57,583 But... 91 00:04:58,503 --> 00:05:00,673 I can't use the Great Sage skill. 92 00:05:00,543 --> 00:05:03,593 {\an4}Q: What's tomorrow's \h\h\h\hweather forecast? 93 00:05:01,713 --> 00:05:03,593 Well, actually, I can... 94 00:05:02,003 --> 00:05:03,593 {\an4}A: It'll be sunny! 95 00:05:03,873 --> 00:05:05,573 But every time I use it, 96 00:05:05,573 --> 00:05:08,983 I'm plagued with a headache so bad that I wish for death. 97 00:05:08,983 --> 00:05:11,283 Which is why I don't use it. 98 00:05:11,763 --> 00:05:15,063 I just happened to be going through the ancient texts yesterday, 99 00:05:15,063 --> 00:05:16,843 and I found this passage... 100 00:05:17,693 --> 00:05:22,223 "Whenever the great sage of old, Marlin, was plagued with terrible headaches, 101 00:05:22,223 --> 00:05:26,303 he demanded kisses from his wives." 102 00:05:26,693 --> 00:05:28,423 Why, though? 103 00:05:28,423 --> 00:05:32,583 They must've been effective against his headaches! Duh! 104 00:05:32,583 --> 00:05:33,543 What? 105 00:05:33,543 --> 00:05:36,163 Th-That makes sense, doesn't it? 106 00:05:37,173 --> 00:05:39,053 Actually, you might have a point. 107 00:05:41,033 --> 00:05:43,923 D-Do you want to give it a try? 108 00:05:44,323 --> 00:05:45,263 Are you sure? 109 00:05:45,923 --> 00:05:48,613 W-W-Well, who else are you going to try that with?! 110 00:05:48,613 --> 00:05:51,653 It's just a kiss! And we've known each other forever... 111 00:05:51,653 --> 00:05:54,543 And we're totally adults! 112 00:05:55,743 --> 00:05:56,633 In that case... 113 00:05:56,633 --> 00:05:57,433 Huh?! 114 00:06:01,193 --> 00:06:02,893 W-Wait. 115 00:06:03,443 --> 00:06:06,823 Let's find a better spot... 116 00:06:13,663 --> 00:06:16,003 Y-You can go ahead. 117 00:06:19,823 --> 00:06:21,173 I hope you're ready. 118 00:06:38,883 --> 00:06:39,983 You can do it! 119 00:06:43,263 --> 00:06:45,923 Answer my query, Great Sage. 120 00:06:48,253 --> 00:06:49,353 As you wish. 121 00:06:50,133 --> 00:06:53,603 I want to become stronger so I can pass the exam for the Hero Academy. 122 00:06:53,603 --> 00:06:55,913 What's the most efficient way to become stronger? 123 00:06:56,333 --> 00:06:58,793 Explore a hidden dungeon. 124 00:06:58,793 --> 00:07:02,543 A hidden dungeon? Where's the closest one? 125 00:07:02,543 --> 00:07:06,693 There lies a cave 15,000 meters southwest of here. 126 00:07:06,693 --> 00:07:10,553 Activate the switch in the wall, and you will find the Infinite Labyrin— 127 00:07:12,263 --> 00:07:13,553 My head's killing me! 128 00:07:14,083 --> 00:07:15,723 Should we kiss again? 129 00:07:15,723 --> 00:07:16,853 Yes, please! 130 00:07:25,383 --> 00:07:27,573 My headache's fading... 131 00:07:40,183 --> 00:07:43,373 Does... your head still hurt? 132 00:07:43,373 --> 00:07:44,283 Yeah. 133 00:07:52,153 --> 00:07:53,633 I've got all the right gear. 134 00:07:54,433 --> 00:07:56,893 I even borrowed a sword from Father. 135 00:08:05,633 --> 00:08:09,243 Is this where the switch is? 136 00:08:22,073 --> 00:08:25,163 You will need a spell to open the door. 137 00:08:25,163 --> 00:08:27,253 And that spell is... 138 00:08:29,613 --> 00:08:32,083 "Hidden dungeon only I can enter! 139 00:08:32,083 --> 00:08:34,593 Let me train in secret to become the strongest in the world!" 140 00:08:50,773 --> 00:08:52,323 This way. 141 00:09:12,653 --> 00:09:16,223 U-Um... You are alive, right? 142 00:09:16,223 --> 00:09:18,513 Touch my head. 143 00:09:24,353 --> 00:09:26,853 I am Olivia Servant! 144 00:09:24,393 --> 00:09:29,903 {\an8}I am Olivia Servant a totally super-awesome adventurer 145 00:09:26,853 --> 00:09:29,903 A totally super-awesome adventurer! 146 00:09:29,903 --> 00:09:33,823 You see, I happened to stumble upon this hidden dungeon on one of my walks. 147 00:09:33,823 --> 00:09:36,613 I figured out how to get in all by myself. 148 00:09:36,613 --> 00:09:40,743 I ran into a monster on the second floor and decimated it in two seconds. 149 00:09:40,743 --> 00:09:42,743 Things were going peachy, 150 00:09:43,443 --> 00:09:45,623 but then a trap activated. 151 00:09:47,023 --> 00:09:50,493 I've been tied up in here for 200 years since then. 152 00:09:50,493 --> 00:09:52,823 For 200 years?! I'll undo your restraints right— 153 00:09:52,823 --> 00:09:56,763 Nope, hold it. These are special chains called Death Chains. 154 00:09:56,763 --> 00:09:59,383 Cut them and say bye-bye to Olivia. 155 00:09:59,383 --> 00:10:02,053 Huh? Then why did you call me here? 156 00:10:02,053 --> 00:10:04,363 I've been looking for someone to talk to. 157 00:10:04,363 --> 00:10:08,823 I figured no one would ever hear me, but you actually showed up! 158 00:10:09,713 --> 00:10:14,053 You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this moment! 159 00:10:14,613 --> 00:10:19,503 Anyway, you must have real potential, considering you found this dungeon. 160 00:10:19,503 --> 00:10:20,943 What's your name? 161 00:10:20,943 --> 00:10:22,493 It's Noir Stardia. 162 00:10:22,493 --> 00:10:24,153 Noir, eh? 163 00:10:24,153 --> 00:10:26,373 So what brought you here, anyway? 164 00:10:26,373 --> 00:10:27,863 Well... 165 00:10:30,113 --> 00:10:32,963 Right. I got you. 166 00:10:33,793 --> 00:10:36,383 But I'm sure the Great Sage also said this! 167 00:10:36,383 --> 00:10:40,543 "The super-hot babe Olivia is sealed away in B2!" 168 00:10:40,543 --> 00:10:42,893 Nope. He didn't say a word about you. 169 00:10:42,893 --> 00:10:46,963 Well, whatever. So you wanna get stronger, right? 170 00:10:46,963 --> 00:10:49,543 Then you can have my skills. 171 00:10:49,543 --> 00:10:50,393 Huh? 172 00:10:50,393 --> 00:10:52,723 Well, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon... 173 00:10:52,723 --> 00:10:55,783 So just tap your forehead against mine. 174 00:10:55,783 --> 00:10:58,283 L-Like this? 175 00:11:01,823 --> 00:11:03,723 Dun dun da-dun! 176 00:11:03,723 --> 00:11:07,403 You've quite literally got skills, Noir. Mine, that is. 177 00:11:07,823 --> 00:11:10,613 Now I can die without any regrets. 178 00:11:11,053 --> 00:11:13,293 Wait! You can't just die now! 179 00:11:13,293 --> 00:11:15,483 Pfft. Like I'd actually die. 180 00:11:15,483 --> 00:11:18,373 You can address me as "Master" from now on. 181 00:11:19,303 --> 00:11:22,553 Now, I'll give you a simple rundown of my skills. 182 00:11:23,053 --> 00:11:24,813 The Get Creative skill. 183 00:11:24,813 --> 00:11:28,883 You can create pretty much any skill your mind can think of. 184 00:11:28,883 --> 00:11:30,293 The Bestow skill. 185 00:11:30,293 --> 00:11:34,023 You can give the skills you've created to other people or objects. 186 00:11:31,143 --> 00:11:31,813 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 187 00:11:31,143 --> 00:11:31,813 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 188 00:11:31,143 --> 00:11:31,813 Noir 189 00:11:31,353 --> 00:11:31,813 {\an4}Wings 190 00:11:34,603 --> 00:11:36,333 The Editor skill. 191 00:11:36,313 --> 00:11:37,273 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 192 00:11:36,313 --> 00:11:37,273 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 193 00:11:36,313 --> 00:11:37,273 Noir 194 00:11:36,313 --> 00:11:37,273 {\an4}Wings 195 00:11:36,653 --> 00:11:39,833 You can edit the skills you've given to yourself or others. 196 00:11:36,823 --> 00:11:37,273 {\an4}———— 197 00:11:36,903 --> 00:11:37,273 {\an4}———— 198 00:11:40,693 --> 00:11:43,693 So... Get Creative, Bestow, and Editor. 199 00:11:40,693 --> 00:11:52,253 {\an8}Skills 200 00:11:40,693 --> 00:11:52,253 {\an8}Get Creative 201 00:11:41,823 --> 00:11:52,253 {\an8}Bestow 202 00:11:42,573 --> 00:11:52,253 {\an8}Editor 203 00:11:43,693 --> 00:11:47,263 Depending on how I use these, I can create insanely powerful attacks. 204 00:11:47,263 --> 00:11:49,043 But be careful. 205 00:11:49,043 --> 00:11:53,493 To use any of these skills, you need life points, or LP. 206 00:11:51,373 --> 00:11:53,963 {\an8}Life Points 207 00:11:53,893 --> 00:11:57,373 The stronger the skill, the more LP it consumes, 208 00:11:53,963 --> 00:12:00,843 {\an8}Slow 209 00:11:53,963 --> 00:12:00,843 {\an8}Fast 210 00:11:57,373 --> 00:12:00,723 so make sure you use LP Conversion when that happens. 211 00:12:00,343 --> 00:12:08,723 {\an8}LP Conversion 212 00:12:00,723 --> 00:12:02,533 LP Conversion? 213 00:12:02,533 --> 00:12:07,833 If you do something that feels good, your satisfaction gets turned into LP. 214 00:12:07,833 --> 00:12:08,723 Huh? 215 00:12:08,723 --> 00:12:10,693 For example, fulfilling your sexual desires. 216 00:12:10,693 --> 00:12:13,183 Getting close with a charming person of the opposite sex. 217 00:12:13,183 --> 00:12:14,873 Then there's hunger. 218 00:12:14,873 --> 00:12:17,683 Eating delicious foods and savoring delicacies are both effective. 219 00:12:17,683 --> 00:12:19,193 Finally, the desire for worldly things. 220 00:12:19,193 --> 00:12:21,923 Earn that dough and spend it like there's no tomorrow. 221 00:12:22,493 --> 00:12:24,983 S-So you're telling me to be a hedonist. 222 00:12:25,523 --> 00:12:29,143 Oh, FYI, if your LP reaches zero, you die. 223 00:12:29,143 --> 00:12:31,613 Maybe tell me that first. 224 00:12:31,613 --> 00:12:33,943 How much LP do you have right now? 225 00:12:33,943 --> 00:12:35,293 Concentrate. 226 00:12:35,293 --> 00:12:36,913 S-Sure. 227 00:12:37,973 --> 00:12:39,633 Five hundred fifty. 228 00:12:39,633 --> 00:12:43,763 Five hundred fifty, eh? Why don't you give Get Creative a shot? 229 00:12:43,763 --> 00:12:46,393 All right. Here I go. 230 00:12:49,233 --> 00:12:50,063 Jiggle. 231 00:12:50,913 --> 00:12:52,143 Jiggle. 232 00:12:52,863 --> 00:12:55,633 Get Creative: Stone Bullet skill. 233 00:12:58,733 --> 00:13:00,043 {\an8}Skill 234 00:12:58,733 --> 00:13:00,043 {\an8}Stone Bullet 235 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:03,613 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 236 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:03,613 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 237 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:03,613 Noir Stardia LP.550 238 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:03,613 {\an4}Skills [Great Sage] Skill \h[Get Creative] [Editor] [Bestow] Skill \h[LP Conversion] [Stone Bullet] 239 00:13:03,613 --> 00:13:05,203 Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle. 240 00:13:05,593 --> 00:13:09,703 Stone Bullet visualizes condensing dust in the air in front of my hand... 241 00:13:10,193 --> 00:13:11,363 and fires it! 242 00:13:14,853 --> 00:13:16,793 I-I beat it... 243 00:13:17,533 --> 00:13:19,633 But I'm kinda tired now. 244 00:13:20,393 --> 00:13:24,443 I'm going to have to figure out how to rake in that LP from now on. 245 00:13:24,973 --> 00:13:27,633 But for today... 246 00:13:30,353 --> 00:13:32,613 Oh, Big Brother! 247 00:13:33,883 --> 00:13:38,693 Is my lap a comferble... a comfortable pillow for you? 248 00:13:38,693 --> 00:13:41,443 Man, I feel alive again. 249 00:13:41,933 --> 00:13:44,253 Can I get a goodnight hug, too? 250 00:13:44,253 --> 00:13:45,033 Huh?! 251 00:13:45,923 --> 00:13:50,403 I'm so blessed to have such a cute, kind little sister! 252 00:13:50,493 --> 00:13:52,953 {\an1}Noir Stardia 253 00:13:54,223 --> 00:13:56,463 The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter. 254 00:14:01,663 --> 00:14:03,903 Sorry to keep you waiting, Noir. 255 00:14:05,173 --> 00:14:08,663 S-Sorry to call you out of the blue. 256 00:14:08,663 --> 00:14:11,163 No, it's fine. What did you want to talk about? 257 00:14:11,163 --> 00:14:12,843 I have a favor to ask. 258 00:14:13,163 --> 00:14:15,993 Also, you seem a bit different today. 259 00:14:15,993 --> 00:14:18,333 Y-You think so? 260 00:14:18,333 --> 00:14:20,863 You're usually more reserved. 261 00:14:20,863 --> 00:14:23,513 Well, everyone's always staring at my chest! 262 00:14:23,513 --> 00:14:25,193 Of course I'd want to hide it. 263 00:14:25,853 --> 00:14:28,073 I'm not sure if that outfit is helping... 264 00:14:28,073 --> 00:14:30,883 Well, that's because today's supposed to be special! 265 00:14:30,883 --> 00:14:32,303 Noir, you doofus. 266 00:14:32,303 --> 00:14:34,353 Sorry! I was just worried. 267 00:14:34,353 --> 00:14:36,973 I've known you forever, and you're important to me. 268 00:14:36,973 --> 00:14:40,213 Just saying that I'm important to you isn't enough! 269 00:14:40,213 --> 00:14:43,173 Th-Then... can I hug you? 270 00:14:44,133 --> 00:14:45,633 Sure... 271 00:14:47,863 --> 00:14:50,383 Okay... here I go. 272 00:14:52,013 --> 00:14:55,213 Your scent is so calming. 273 00:14:55,213 --> 00:14:56,683 Not to mention... 274 00:14:56,683 --> 00:14:58,683 {\an1}Noir Stardia 275 00:14:58,893 --> 00:15:01,443 A few hours prior 276 00:15:01,733 --> 00:15:03,853 So, Olivia... 277 00:15:03,853 --> 00:15:05,223 You hear somethin'? 278 00:15:05,903 --> 00:15:07,863 M-Master... 279 00:15:07,863 --> 00:15:09,073 Yes? 280 00:15:09,073 --> 00:15:12,023 I was hoping I could make a skill that would help me 281 00:15:12,023 --> 00:15:13,953 with the Hero Academy exam. 282 00:15:13,953 --> 00:15:16,113 This calls for cheating! 283 00:15:16,113 --> 00:15:17,583 You're awful, you know that? 284 00:15:17,583 --> 00:15:19,893 And you're too much of a goody two shoes. 285 00:15:19,893 --> 00:15:22,483 That's exactly why they took your job. 286 00:15:23,543 --> 00:15:27,633 It takes 300 LP to use, but I've got just the skill for you. 287 00:15:27,633 --> 00:15:28,923 You interested? 288 00:15:28,923 --> 00:15:30,303 Yes, please! 289 00:15:30,673 --> 00:15:32,303 In that case... 290 00:15:32,633 --> 00:15:40,183 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 291 00:15:32,633 --> 00:15:40,183 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 292 00:15:32,633 --> 00:15:40,183 {\an7}Discerning Eye 293 00:15:32,633 --> 00:15:40,183 {\an4}Have a peek into information about any living creature or object. 294 00:15:32,983 --> 00:15:35,203 The skill that grants you a peek into any kind of information: 295 00:15:35,203 --> 00:15:37,033 The Discerning Eye! 296 00:15:37,033 --> 00:15:40,313 With this, you're good to go on your exam! 297 00:15:40,843 --> 00:15:42,523 Thanks, Emma. 298 00:15:42,523 --> 00:15:45,653 It's fine. This is basically a greeting. 299 00:15:46,013 --> 00:15:49,253 Okay, now to Get Creative and create the Discerning Eye skill. 300 00:15:49,193 --> 00:15:50,573 Noir Stardia LP.950 301 00:15:49,193 --> 00:15:52,153 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 302 00:15:49,193 --> 00:15:52,153 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 303 00:15:49,193 --> 00:15:52,153 {\an4}Skills [Great Sage] Skill \h[Get Creative] [Editor] [Bestow] Skill \h[LP Conversion] [Stone Bullet] Skill \h[Discerning Eye] 304 00:15:49,193 --> 00:15:52,153 Noir Stardia LP.650 305 00:15:53,373 --> 00:15:54,993 Let's try it out. 306 00:15:56,573 --> 00:16:03,293 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 307 00:15:56,573 --> 00:16:03,293 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 308 00:15:56,573 --> 00:16:03,293 {\an4}Emma Brightness Lv.17 309 00:15:56,573 --> 00:16:03,293 {\an4}Species Occupation Skills 310 00:15:57,033 --> 00:16:03,293 {\an4}[Human] [Librarian] [Dual-Wielded Daggers (Grade C)] [Wind Strike] 311 00:15:57,153 --> 00:15:58,203 I see it! 312 00:15:58,203 --> 00:16:00,623 This means I'll pass for sure! 313 00:16:00,623 --> 00:16:02,693 I need to make sure I thank Emma properly. 314 00:16:03,473 --> 00:16:06,243 Man, my shoulders are so stiff. 315 00:16:06,243 --> 00:16:07,753 My chest is way too heavy. 316 00:16:08,233 --> 00:16:09,093 All right! 317 00:16:09,093 --> 00:16:15,093 {\an8}Skill 318 00:16:09,093 --> 00:16:15,093 {\an8}Small Boobs 319 00:16:09,353 --> 00:16:12,053 I'll use Get Creative and give Emma Small Boobs. 320 00:16:11,633 --> 00:16:15,093 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 321 00:16:11,633 --> 00:16:15,093 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 322 00:16:12,053 --> 00:16:15,083 I'll need a total of 80 LP to do this, but... 323 00:16:12,093 --> 00:16:15,093 {\an4}Needed to Get Creative LP.30 Needed to Bestow to Emma LP.50 324 00:16:15,433 --> 00:16:16,333 There! 325 00:16:27,023 --> 00:16:29,733 Wh-What just happened?! 326 00:16:29,733 --> 00:16:32,343 Wh-What? Why?! 327 00:16:32,343 --> 00:16:35,023 Now your shoulders won't be so stiff. 328 00:16:35,023 --> 00:16:37,833 Don't worry, plenty of people love small boobs. Isn't that great? 329 00:16:37,833 --> 00:16:39,373 Are you being serious right now? 330 00:16:39,373 --> 00:16:40,273 Yup! 331 00:16:40,273 --> 00:16:42,453 Though I definitely prefer them big. 332 00:16:42,453 --> 00:16:46,213 Gimme back my boobs, you doofus! 333 00:16:46,703 --> 00:16:49,583 I ended up having to use Editor to give her boobs back. 334 00:16:50,023 --> 00:16:51,963 Talk about a waste of LP. 335 00:16:52,763 --> 00:16:54,973 Hero Academy The Day of the Exam 336 00:16:55,273 --> 00:16:56,303 Feeling confident? 337 00:16:56,303 --> 00:16:57,553 But of course. 338 00:16:57,553 --> 00:16:59,503 Barons and viscounts... 339 00:16:59,503 --> 00:17:02,933 They're totally different from a baronet like me. 340 00:17:03,523 --> 00:17:06,063 We will now begin the entrance exam. 341 00:17:06,423 --> 00:17:09,353 Your task is to collect raw materials from monsters. 342 00:17:09,353 --> 00:17:12,323 You'll be judged on how much you bring in and how rare the materials are. 343 00:17:12,323 --> 00:17:16,453 This will be a team effort in which you split up into groups of three. 344 00:17:16,823 --> 00:17:18,943 Return empty-handed, and you fail! 345 00:17:18,943 --> 00:17:19,823 That is all! 346 00:17:19,823 --> 00:17:21,223 We have to make a team? 347 00:17:21,223 --> 00:17:22,593 No one told us that before. 348 00:17:22,593 --> 00:17:24,353 I'd better hurry up and find people. 349 00:17:25,213 --> 00:17:27,603 E-Excuse me. Would you like to... 350 00:17:27,603 --> 00:17:31,223 Hm? You reek of baronet stench. 351 00:17:36,523 --> 00:17:37,563 Um... 352 00:17:38,523 --> 00:17:40,633 Yeah, I don't associate with trash. 353 00:17:43,223 --> 00:17:44,773 Trash, huh? 354 00:17:49,103 --> 00:17:50,443 Hey, wanna team up? 355 00:17:51,523 --> 00:17:53,763 Heya, Noir! 356 00:17:53,763 --> 00:17:56,403 E-Emma? What are you doing here? 357 00:17:56,403 --> 00:17:58,263 What about your librarian job? 358 00:17:58,263 --> 00:18:02,453 I quit. I figured I'd give the Hero Academy a shot, too. 359 00:18:02,453 --> 00:18:05,583 I-I can't believe you quit that easily... 360 00:18:05,583 --> 00:18:07,613 Well, I didn't get to be with you. 361 00:18:07,613 --> 00:18:08,333 Huh? 362 00:18:08,333 --> 00:18:11,963 Noir, you doofus. Come on, let's team up. 363 00:18:13,723 --> 00:18:15,663 Hey, want to team up? 364 00:18:16,673 --> 00:18:18,813 I'm Lenore Bludon. 365 00:18:18,813 --> 00:18:21,513 You don't need to be formal with me. The more casual, the better. 366 00:18:22,033 --> 00:18:25,413 I'm Emma Brightness, my la... Lenore. 367 00:18:25,413 --> 00:18:29,083 Brightness? Ah, a barony. 368 00:18:29,543 --> 00:18:31,553 I'm Noir Stardia. 369 00:18:31,553 --> 00:18:34,063 I didn't ask for your name. 370 00:18:34,063 --> 00:18:37,593 Why would I bother remembering the name of a baronet? 371 00:18:37,593 --> 00:18:38,403 Huh? 372 00:18:38,403 --> 00:18:39,603 Now, then... 373 00:18:39,603 --> 00:18:44,133 Gather as many materials as you can by noon tomorrow. 374 00:18:44,733 --> 00:18:46,653 You can obtain them in any way you'd like. 375 00:18:46,653 --> 00:18:47,793 Begin! 376 00:18:47,793 --> 00:18:48,493 The marketplace! 377 00:18:48,493 --> 00:18:49,663 I'm buying everything! 378 00:18:49,663 --> 00:18:52,933 Y-You can buy the materials, too? 379 00:18:52,933 --> 00:18:56,673 I guess so. He never said you had to actually defeat any monsters, so... 380 00:18:56,673 --> 00:18:59,423 Let's split up. 381 00:18:59,983 --> 00:19:03,763 Don't drag us down, Mr. Bottom of the Aristocratic Food Chain. 382 00:19:04,263 --> 00:19:07,373 I guess the rich definitely have the upper hand. 383 00:19:07,373 --> 00:19:08,343 Yeah... 384 00:19:08,843 --> 00:19:10,723 What are you going to do, Noir? 385 00:19:10,723 --> 00:19:13,653 If you're going to hunt for your materials, I'll come with you. 386 00:19:13,653 --> 00:19:16,123 No, you wait here, Emma. 387 00:19:16,513 --> 00:19:18,543 I have an idea. 388 00:19:19,743 --> 00:19:22,953 I was sure there'd be plenty of rare monsters in a hidden dungeon. 389 00:19:22,953 --> 00:19:26,413 And that's why I came to the third floor, but... 390 00:19:27,623 --> 00:19:29,873 Are you serious right now?! 391 00:19:30,963 --> 00:19:33,393 {\an8}I'm still level 23... 392 00:19:30,963 --> 00:19:37,713 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 393 00:19:30,963 --> 00:19:37,713 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 394 00:19:30,963 --> 00:19:37,713 Dead Reaper Lv.99 395 00:19:30,963 --> 00:19:37,713 {\an4}Skill [Execution Slash] Skill Any damage dealt to its enemy with the Skill Scythe means Instant Death. Effect cannot Skill be avoided without specific resistance. 396 00:19:33,773 --> 00:19:36,983 {\an8}Not to mention, if that Scythe hits me, it's an insta-death for me. 397 00:19:47,383 --> 00:19:51,353 I-If I use my Editor skill and delete its Instant Death attack... 398 00:19:52,353 --> 00:19:56,813 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 399 00:19:52,353 --> 00:19:56,813 {\an7}m 0 0 l 0 -10 l 37 -10 b 39 -10 40 -9 40 -7 l 40 7 b 40 9 39 10 37 10 l -37 10 b -39 10 -40 9 -40 7 l -40 -7 b -40 -9 -39 -10 -37 -10 l 0 -10 400 00:19:52,353 --> 00:19:56,813 Skill [Execution Slash] 401 00:19:52,563 --> 00:19:56,813 {\an4}LP needed to delete: 4000 402 00:19:53,703 --> 00:19:55,903 Nope! I'd literally die eight times! 403 00:19:59,073 --> 00:20:08,033 {\an1}Noir Stardia 404 00:19:59,623 --> 00:20:01,803 I created the skill Heavy and Bestowed it on the Reaper. 405 00:20:02,883 --> 00:20:04,923 I managed to stop it for now, 406 00:20:04,923 --> 00:20:07,743 but that instantly cost me 200 LP... 407 00:20:10,373 --> 00:20:12,403 I feel so weak... 408 00:20:13,253 --> 00:20:16,813 I lost so much LP, I can actually feel my life draining away... 409 00:20:17,253 --> 00:20:19,483 But... I have to do this... 410 00:20:19,483 --> 00:20:21,013 There's no other way! 411 00:20:28,083 --> 00:20:32,523 {\an8}I'll use 100 LP and my Editor skill to make the Stone Bullet size 100 centimeters! 412 00:20:28,893 --> 00:20:34,023 {\an1}Noir Stardia 413 00:20:28,893 --> 00:20:34,023 {\an1}Stone Bullet 414 00:20:35,443 --> 00:20:38,903 You know, you seem a bit thin. Have you been eating properly? 415 00:20:38,903 --> 00:20:42,353 Here. This should fill you up! 416 00:20:43,713 --> 00:20:45,413 Stone Bullet 100! 417 00:20:56,003 --> 00:20:58,753 {\an7}Noir Stardia 418 00:20:56,893 --> 00:20:58,753 I-I'm exhausted... 419 00:21:03,453 --> 00:21:08,513 And now I will announce the top three teams from the entrance exam results. 420 00:21:08,513 --> 00:21:12,393 He hasn't called our team at all. 421 00:21:12,393 --> 00:21:14,063 Y-Yeah... 422 00:21:14,643 --> 00:21:20,233 In third place, Team Genos with 5,890 points. 423 00:21:21,173 --> 00:21:26,093 In second place, Team Elizabeth with 11,550 points. 424 00:21:26,093 --> 00:21:28,333 H-He still hasn't called us. 425 00:21:28,853 --> 00:21:30,453 Maybe we didn't even rank... 426 00:21:30,453 --> 00:21:33,303 W-We should be okay. 427 00:21:33,303 --> 00:21:35,083 I mean, Master said... 428 00:21:36,003 --> 00:21:39,543 It wouldn't be weird if I brought this to the exam, right? 429 00:21:39,543 --> 00:21:40,253 Nah. 430 00:21:40,253 --> 00:21:44,003 It's better than bringing a golden slime, which doesn't exist on this continent. 431 00:21:44,003 --> 00:21:46,133 They're grunts anyway, so you'll be fine. 432 00:21:46,443 --> 00:21:50,233 B-But... if he doesn't call us... 433 00:21:52,143 --> 00:21:53,863 And in first place... 434 00:21:56,853 --> 00:22:00,483 Team Lenore with 128,000 points! 435 00:22:01,093 --> 00:22:03,653 O-One hundred and twenty... 436 00:22:03,653 --> 00:22:05,113 ...eight thousand... 437 00:22:05,113 --> 00:22:09,113 They had the skull of the extremely diabolical Dead Reaper among their materials. 438 00:22:09,113 --> 00:22:12,363 This means they pass and rewrite history with that score. 439 00:22:12,363 --> 00:22:16,413 Wh-What were you saying about this being a grunt, Master? 440 00:22:16,413 --> 00:22:19,313 Whoops, my bad. 441 00:22:19,313 --> 00:22:22,263 A Dead Reaper is nothing to me, 442 00:22:22,263 --> 00:22:25,213 but I guess a student hunting them would be a miracle. 443 00:22:25,723 --> 00:22:27,523 Well, whatever. 444 00:22:29,223 --> 00:22:33,473 And so, I safely passed the exam for the Hero Academy. 445 00:22:33,473 --> 00:22:37,483 My family was ecstatic, and this brightened everyone's moods. 446 00:22:37,863 --> 00:22:40,503 That is, until we saw the enrollment fee. 447 00:22:40,943 --> 00:22:43,183 Three hundred thousand rels? 448 00:22:43,183 --> 00:22:45,983 How am I supposed to get that kind of money? 449 00:24:17,733 --> 00:24:20,293 {\an8}Next time, "The Guild and the Receptionist." 450 00:24:18,333 --> 00:24:22,003 {\an1}#02 "The Guild and the Receptionist" 451 00:24:22,003 --> 00:24:27,753 {\an3}Illustration: Shiratama