CH 46.2

「— As everyone completes your class change too, I believe those who acquire class will also increase. For those who have yet to complete it, I recommend you to frequently confirm it in the『Cathedral』. As it has been confirmed that the acquiring of experience points, EXP required for accomplishing class change is not limited only through defeating monster, and you can accumulate it simply through coming in and out of the dungeon.」

Today’s class is a specialized subject, in other words a lecture pertaining to dungeon-related knowledge.

For this present one semester, it’s set to be a compulsory class, spread wide but shallow.

The subject our homeroom teacher Midori-sensei is in charge of, Introduction to Labyrinths, is a comprehensive knowledge course and has a lot of class schedule.

「In the last lesson, we talked about the variety of『Class』 and their roles, but this time I’m going to explain about special abilities called『Skill』 that you are going to obtain through the acquiring『Class』. Now then, open your textbooks—」

Midori-sensei, dressed in a tight suit, stretches out her hand to the blackboard on the podium.

She’s an exceedingly well-developed adult woman, so the fabric around her buttocks is filled to the brim.

I believe the male classmates pointing sexual gazes at her is inevitable.

Shizuka-san, seated next to me, is staring intently at me instead of the blackboard, so I nonchalantly look out.

If I indulge in inappropriate fantasies during class, there’s the risk of her ending up grabbing my arm and kidnapping me while saying, Sensei, I’m not feeling well, so I’m going to the bathroom.

「First of all, speaking of mistaken perception pertaining to skills, there are those who think that once you obtain a class, you will automatically be able to use skills. However, that’s not necessarily wrong, but that’s not exactly right either. Skills won’t be able to be activated unless you learn and acquire them yourself.」

In fact, the techniques and phenomena that are called『Skill』 are said to be the result of the accumulation of how to wield the power provided by said『Class』.

For instance, the exemplary skill of『Fighter』 class, 『Bash』.

The effect of the skill is a simple one: 『Consuming SP to bring forth a momentary burst of greater strength』.

If we have to classify it, it’s physical enhancement-type.

This is also a characteristic of『Fighter』 class.

The typical usage method of the skill is to amplify your power when attacking enemies, but it can also be used to allow you to make great jumps using your reinforced power or reinforce the momentum of your tackle.

In terms of skill, each of these comes in the name of『Jump』 or『Dash』.

Both have differing usage methods, but the essential power is the same.

In other words, the ones allowing the power possessed by『Fighter』 class to be manifested in various form are called skills.

A method of cutting out vague power to be wielding by restricting and limiting it.

What necessary in activating skills are these three: 『Image』, 『SP』 and『Trigger Word』.

Speaking of SP, it seems to be basically unobservable, but it appears that you can tell by physical conditions such as how sluggish you are.

If you draw out even greater power from your class, of course you will expend a great amount of SP conversely.

Speaking of trigger words, the pronunciation is essential.

And then, it’s also related to the most important point, image.

Words also serve as self-suggestion to clarify the image.

「The most important point in the use of skills is to establish a clear image that you can use the skill. In the state where your image is unclear, not only the skills not working, there’s also the risk of unintended effects occurring. In case you learn new skills, as expected, I do recommend that you attend a specialized lecture for the Class you have respectively acquired.」

So if you see the skill practically in action, it’s easier to form an image.

You come to be able to use the skill easily once you have successfully activated it is probably similar to the sensation of learning to ride a bicycle.

The accumulated rules of thumb such as how to use the abilities of a Class, how to control them, and how good the efficiency is are Skills.

As for non-standard (Irregular) classes such as my『Raijin』 that are not covered in the academy’s data, they have to develop their skills by on their own.

Well, I guess those with talent will draw out the power of the『Class』 in the manner easiest to them without getting bound by the way of use left behind by the pioneer in the name of『Skill』.

In our group, Saki and Mai seem to be this kind of genius.

And then, I’m proud to say that I’m a clumsy one.

「Hah….」

Geez, it’s something that inevitably makes you let out a sigh.

「Sensei. I’m not feeling well, so please let me take an early leave.」

Shizuka-san, isn’t your judgment a bit too hasty…?

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「In my opinion, isn’t what we need a trial run?」

「Here. Tea for you too, Touma-kun.」

The former meeting room of Asagi-sou had already been remodeled on the level that it had lost all shadow of its original form.

As you passed through the entrance, where the signboard of『Order of the Divine Workman (Adept Order)』 was hung, a counter would greet you, and the scent of Hoodzuki-marked blend tea, which was offered free of charge to dorm residents too, wafted through the air.

On the other side of the door, which had been newly built upon smashing through the right side of the opposite wall, it connected to the lounging area arranged in the space in front of the dining hall.

As expected, it was a matter that made even the leader of the dormitory, Otoha, rush to the scene in a frenzy, but she grew weak upon learning that the demand for renovation was a hope of almost the entirety of the boarding student bodies.

For the incentive, in addition to the tea server who was of one right higher, it was deemed that the provision of Meiron-marked petite sweets also had an influence in the matter.

Steadily, little by little, these girls were building a place for themselves through the methods they were capable of.

「Haa~…, Hoodzuki-chan-senpai’s tea is real delish.」

「… Thank you.」

As Mai was feeling warm and fluffy with her own cup in her hand, Hoodzuki, who was about as petite as Mikan, gave her a wide smile.

「Really, it’s on the level that you can open your own shop.」

「The macarons are also delicious.」

「They seem will go well with green tea, too.」

「Yes.」

「… Aren’t you all a bit too laid back?」

The place where they were chatting was a tatami-matted Japanese-style space set up in a corner of the temporary club room.

Chabudai and zabutons had also been arranged.

「There’s also a tatami mat space built in the lounge, isn’t there? It feels like we’re going to have a Nodate(open-air tea ceremony) or something there.」

「We want a place with tatami mat where we could idle about~, I heard there was such a request after seeing us relaxing here.」

「Fufufu. I suppose it’s a display of our real prowess. It has the vibe of a stylish blend of Japanese and Western styles, cool, isn’t it?

「Otoha-senpai was at her wits’ end, wasn’t she….?」

Shizuka’s gaze was turned towards the distance.

「This time, I guess I’m working on the design of an open-air bath for mixed bathing.」

「On second thought, Otoha-senpai doesn’t really matter, so let’s build it at once.」

「To begin with, the hot water in the bath is from a hot spring, after all. If we branch the pipe for a bit, everything will be okay.」

Perhaps awakened to DIY through the construction of base during the raid quest, headed by Mikan, who was crossing her arms and puffing up her tiny chest, the spirit of the『Workman』 group was shooting through the roof.

「… Why are you moving forward with a major dorm renovation project without regards of me, the dormitory (Sorority) leader?」

「Otoha-chan, welcome back~.」

Having just returned to the dormitory from the academy, Otoha, still wearing her summer uniform, wearily plopped down on a zabuton.

Based on the fact that she had headed to the temporary club room first instead of returning to her own room, one could perceive a lot of things.

「Here. Peko-blend milk tea, Otoha-chan style with plenty of sugar.」

「Thank you… Yes. It’s delicious.」

「Well then, all club members are now present, so I suppose let’s start the meeting to discuss the direction of our activities from here on.」

There were many instances where Rinko played the role of the ostensible organizer of the『Order of the Divine Workman (Adept Orders)』.

Incidentally, it was common knowledge that Shizuka was the underground boss, while Touma was the club president that was displayed at the top.

「Wait a sec.」

「What is it? Club member Otoha.」

「Inexorably, aren’t I being treated as if I’m a member of the club too? I’m a member of another club, though.」

At Toyoashihara Academy, where the benefits of club activities were great, almost every student belonged to a club.

There were also those genuine loner soloists, but they were in the minority.

Double enrolment of clubs, in other words being a member of more than one club, was not allowed.

「Huh? You haven’t ditched that club yet? Didn’t you have some kind of disagreement as your policies don’t match theirs, I wonder?」

「… Uu. After we rose to B rank by chance, they turned into a strangely zealous conquest group, you see. The newly admitted members are a nasty bunch, and among the long time members, some of them have left, the mood is just the worst, you know.」

「What are you saying at this point…? The formalities for Otoha-senpai to leave her club and join ours are already done.」

「I suppose there’s no problem then.」

「Hold on a sec, I just heard a ridiculous line, though!」