Chapter 8

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Currently, we are in the third layer of the beginner's area.

I was speechless, overwhelmed by the incredible strength and beauty of Senpai Fujido's spirit.

Indeed, this is the lowest level among all the areas, but even so, it was overwhelming.

"Yeah... Although there's no challenge in the beginner's area... Hehe, it's nostalgic."

As Senpai smiled, her spirit, [Guan Shengdi Jun], swept through with the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, and the ghost immediately exploded, transforming into a spirit and material.

"? What's wrong?"

Senpai asked us, who were standing there with our mouths open, amazed by the intensity.

"Huh!? Ah, no... It's just that Senpai is so amazing..."

"Hehe, I see. Indeed, my [Guan Shengdi Jun] is one of the strongest in this academy."

Senpai smiled happily, pleased that I was so impressed.

"Since you're here, I'll show you the stats too."

With that, Senpai took out her Geist Leader and tapped the screen.

"Here you go."

"Wow...! Amazing...!"

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Name: Guan Shengdi Jun

Attribute: War God (♀)

Level: 67

Strength: SS

Magic: C

Endurance: S+

Agility: A

Intelligence: A+

Luck: B

Skills: [One Cut, Two Sever], [Melee], [Roar], [Intimidate], [Command], [Physical Resistance], [Status Immunity], [Water Weakness]

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Wow! What kind of stats are these! This is ridiculous!

But, according to the "Strategy Site," Senpai's spirit is over level eighty and has the ultimate skill [Thousand Mile Walk].

In other words, Senpai is still growing.

Well, Senpai is the last enemy before the final boss, and she fought alone against the protagonists... So it's only natural to have such stats.

But...

"Umm... Even the weakness is written here. Was it okay to show me this?"

I asked Senpai timidly.

"Hehe, don't worry about it. It's not something I'd be embarrassed to show, and besides, are you planning to fight me?"

"No, no, no way!"

I shook my head frantically at Senpai's words.

To be honest, if I fought such a monster-like Senpai, I wouldn't stand a chance no matter how many lives I had.

"Hehe, I see. By the way, it must be boring for you if I keep dealing with the ghosts. From here on, I'll leave it to you, okay?"

"Ah, me..."

I hesitated when Senpai said that.

After seeing Senpai's spirit in such a form, if I showed my [Gobbi], ...

"? What's wrong?"

"Ah, no, nothing..."

I prayed desperately that no ghosts would appear on the way back and hurried along.

But...

"Okay, I'll leave it to you."

"Yes..."

Damn it, they still appeared...

I bit my lip and steeled myself.

...At this point, even if someone mocks us, we'll become strong enough to show them.

So, even if Senpai is disappointed in us...!

"[Gobbi]!"

I summoned [Gobbi] with determination.

"Go!"

"(Nod nod!)"

[Gobbi] nodded forcefully and, using its speed, attacked the weakest ghost, "Horn Rat."

The Horn Rat is a small and fast ghost, making it hard to hit, but [Gobbi] is also a speed type, so it can chase it down at the same speed.

However... due to its weak attack power, it takes several hits to defeat even a Horn Rat.

So, if there were multiple ghosts, we would be at a significant disadvantage.

In other words, even in this beginner's area, we are risking our lives to clear it.

After defeating the Horn Rat, [Gobbi] came back to me, looking proud.

But when it saw my face, it showed a worried expression.

"...It's done."

I forced out the words and told Senpai.

Probably, Senpai was disappointed in me.

She went out of her way to explore the beginner's area for me, but we were too weak.

"Hmm... Quite interesting, actually."

"…………………………Huh?"

But the words that came from Senpai were unexpected.

I thought she would mock me or give me insincere words of encouragement...

"Umm, interesting... in what way?"

"Huh? Oh, no, it's just that it's rare to see someone communicate so well with their spirit."

"Oh..."

That's true.

[Gobbi] and I have sworn to become stronger together, almost like a part of me.

"Hehe... While some people only see spirits as convenient tools, I have a very good impression of you... no, of you both."

"Ah..."

I was surprised. I thought I would be mocked.

But Senpai evaluated us in such a way.

"Umm! What do you think of [Gobbi]'s appearance? Don't you think we're weak?"

I shouldn't have, but I strongly questioned Senpai.

Even the classmates and the homeroom teacher mocked us and looked at us as if we were trash.

So, I thought Senpai must think the same...

"? What are you talking about? A spirit's strength can be improved through training and leveling up. Besides, changing classes can make them even stronger. It would be foolish to give up on them so early in the game."

Senpai said this as if it were the most natural thing in the world, looking genuinely puzzled.

"As for the appearance, I think your spirit is cute."

Senpai smiled warmly.

"Ah... Ah...!"

Of course, Senpai doesn't know that even if [Gobbi] levels up or changes classes, it won't become much stronger.

So, her words, while well-intentioned, are somewhat cruel and irresponsible to me, who knows the truth.

But... even so...

"Aaaaaah...!"

"Hey!? Mochizuki-kun!?"

I was... happy to hear Senpai's words.

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