Bab 39: Return To The Ground
"Well, 5,000 points is pretty good. Although these weapons are called artifacts, they aren't that great."
This amount actually exceeded Eriri's expectations. The power level in the world of Arifureta isn't particularly high. Even the so-called god, Ehit, is at most on a Fourth Level.
Moreover, the artificial artifacts created by Oscar are not exceptionally powerful. Otherwise, the Liberators wouldn't have lost so badly before.
Calming herself down, Arifureta said to Eriri, "Should I transfer some points to you?"
Eriri waved her hand, declining the offer. "No need. You keep them all. Points are neither here nor there for me, and they don't help improve my strength. However, you should use the points to boost your power; honestly, you're too weak right now."
She paused, then continued, "Besides, given our relationship, it doesn't matter where the points are. If I need them, I'll just ask you."
"Alright, then." Hearing Eriri's reasoning, Arifureta agreed. Then, she enthusiastically said, "But I won't stay weak forever. Just wait and see; one day, I'll be as strong as you."
"Wow, great ambition! But you need to earn points fast. Remember, closing the gap between our powers isn't easy."
"I know, but! As long as I persist, whether it takes a thousand or ten thousand years... I'll reach your level someday."
Arifureta's eyes shone with determination.
Seeing Arifureta glowing with resolve, Eriri couldn't help but pat her head gently. "Keep it up. I believe you can do it, and I'll help you."
"Okay!"
Eriri's words warmed Arifureta's heart, and she gazed at Eriri with affection.
"Alright, the points issue is settled. Now it's time to have some fun."
"Yeah!!!"
...
Through teleportation, Eriri and Arifureta appeared on the surface, not far from the Orcus Labyrinth.
They found themselves in a vast desert, with the brilliant and warm sunlight streaming down from above, and the wind carrying the scent of the earth.
It had been half a day since Eriri arrived in this world.
Looking up at the sun, Arifureta's face slowly lit up with a gentle smile as she stretched out her arms to embrace the long-lost sunlight. She couldn't help but sigh, "Finally, the sun! I was suffocating inside that seal."
Having never experienced it herself, Eriri couldn't fully grasp what it felt like to see the sun again. However, it didn't stop her from understanding Arifureta's current mood.
Stepping forward, Eriri pulled Arifureta into her embrace, holding her tightly and whispering softly in her ear, "Yue-chan, it's all over now. The future will be wonderful."
"Yes." Arifureta nodded heavily, taking a deep breath and hugging Eriri tightly in return.
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"Arifureta (Group Leader): @Iron-Blooded Hot-Blooded Cold-Blooded Vampire, Shinobu, I've sent you the points via a red envelope. Be sure to accept it. Thanks for your help."
"Iron-Blooded Hot-Blooded Cold-Blooded Vampire: Oh... really doubled it, huh? You're quite generous. Looks like you made a big profit."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Just a small gain. Hehe, points balance.jpg"
"Iron-Blooded Hot-Blooded Cold-Blooded Vampire: That's quite a lot."
"Ashen Witch: Wow... so many points. I'm jealous!"
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Over four thousand points... Miss Leader, how did you manage that?"
"Arifureta (Group Leader): I mentioned it yesterday, by trading those artificial artifacts! Artifact photo.jpg"
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Are they that valuable? Unfortunately, I don't have much to trade for points, so I'll just keep checking in."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Don't worry; when the chat group issues tasks, earning points will be easier."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Plus, once you've improved your power, acquiring good items will be much simpler."
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Yeah, I need to work harder. I'm still too weak."
"Flower Hashira: Eriri, it's been over half a day; are you still in the labyrinth?"
"Kashiwagi Eri: No, Yue-chan and I are out. We're heading to a nearby town."
At that moment, Eriri and Arifureta were flying quickly through the air. In the distance ahead, they could see a small town surrounded by towering mountains.
This town was the travel hub city of Horaud, located between Heiligh Kingdom and the Grand Gruen Volcano.
Because the entrance to the Orcus Labyrinth was near Horaud, and the labyrinth was a relatively safe place to quickly level up or gather magic stones for profit, many adventurers, mercenaries, and national soldiers gathered here.
To make money from these people, many merchants also flocked to the town, making it bustling with activity, especially on the main streets.
Arifureta's magic couldn't sustain long-term flight, so Eriri was holding her hand and guiding her forward.
As for why Eriri didn't just use teleportation to reach their destination...
Let's rewind a few minutes.
After Eriri and Arifureta had quietly embraced for a while, Eriri suddenly said, "Since this is a trip, we should avoid using teleportation for travel unless absolutely necessary."
"Then we'll fly?" Arifureta asked curiously, lifting her head from Eriri's embrace.
"Exactly. Why do you think our school uniforms come with safety shorts? We were prepared for this moment," Eriri replied with a smile, confirming her guess.
"Flying through the sky while enjoying the scenery below is so relaxing, and we don't have to hide from anyone. With my power, I can walk confidently in this world without any worries."
Imagining the scene Eriri described, Arifureta grew excited and quickly said, "Yeah, that sounds amazing. Let's do it!"
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