‹Perfect Beauty-four Phenonon› was, in all senses, ended on a perfect note.
Lana and Sierra both received new ‹Talisman› and ‹Great Shield› as their primary weapons.
Though the ‹Battle Wolf (4th Form)› in itself was a creature of darkness, our further grind continued to receive drops related to exorcism of sorts, like white, light, or holy categories. I guess it was following the principle of 'win ans exorcised.' Of course, we did get black, dark, or evil related drops too, but their likelihood was at the lower end.
After Sierra and my turn, Ester, then Pala, opened their chests in order. Ester got the two pieces of equipnt that grant an exceeding performance when cooking; ‹Chef Hat› and ‹White Apron›.
Pala, too, received the drop of the sa archetype, but the twist was related to blacksmithing. Granting an exceeding performance, they were ‹Magic Steel Hamr› and ‹Forge Ahead! Headband›.
The two pieces of equipnt were in the sa treasure chest. Often, the treasure chest dropped drop 2 or more items as a matter of fact. Though an increased count ans their abilities fell a step short in contrast to a single drop, quantity makes up for the quality to so extent here; well, you could say it was a good enough draw. A fine comparison would be the quality of the treasure chest dropped from the rare boss's ‹Gold Chest› to the regular boss's ‹Gold Chest›. How could a drop from ‹Gold Chest› not be a hit, right?
The equipnt dropped provides a boost to the production category skills. Their performance on the higher spectrum to grade them is befitting of Int-mid's ‹Gold Chest›.
Speaking of, we didn't have anyone who could use cooking equipnt... I guess I would just discuss it with everyone later.
From my perspective, we could sell them to the cooking specialized guild ‹In search of harmony between Food and Buff›. They had done quite a splendid service to us, and I bet they would have been looking for such equipnt high and low.
On the other hand, we had Alulu for blacksmith equipnt. She was still a fledgling with her level, but if she used high ranked facilities and materials, etc., it would skyrocket her level in no ti. I am sure she would be delighted to receive them.
Well, this was the version of our little ‹Perfect Beauty-four Phenonon›. Kuh, it frustrates to accept, but it really was perfect. Like, the frustration was on the level of receiving 20 slaps—or perhaps 30? The level of drops was slightly inferior to the ‹Dragon's Miniature Garden› event but still, this was a crushing defeat for us. Alright, we, team A, weren't going to accept the defeat so easily.
"Everyone, we're going to aim for ‹Perfect Beauty-four Phenonon› as well!"
"Let's do it!" (Lulu)
"Nya!" (Karua)
"If Lulu is on it, then so am I." (Celia)
"Yeah, I'm quite pumped as well." (Rika)
The team A mbers each replied in a crisp voice. Perhaps set off by team B's stellar performance, team A was brimming with motivation.
In such a mood, we once again challenged the rare boss. By the ti it was evening, both team A and team B had challenged the rare boss nine tis; unfortunately, we never got to see the ‹Perfect Beauty-four Phenonon› again.
"A pity." (Zephyr)
"What a pity." (Lulu)
"Hn, cheer up. Let's co again." (Kaura)
"That's right. It's never over until we give up!" ( Celia)
"Never give up!" (Rika)
Lulu and I were thoroughly dejected when Karua said her word of consolation, bringing us back to our feet.
Yes, of course. We can just challenge again! I have decided. I was going to hunt the rare boss till we get the ‹Perfect Beauty-four Phenonon›!
Just as I took my resolution, I think I saw the visage of a shivering black wolf. Ahaha, my loss must have been getting over my hand.
By the ti we were finished, it was already late in the evening. We hurriedly used up the count of ‹Flute› and made our return. It had taken so long that my plan to hunt the ‹Golden Topple› went down the gutter. Kuh, it's nothing but one injury after another!
Afterward, we passed the material of ‹Battle Wolf (4th Form)› to Marie-senpai who couldn't help but scream in delight, then made a round to the bomber guild and left the ‹Flute› in the care of Renka-senpai for usual recovery. Then I called it a day.
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Next cos Monday. July 1st.
We were now officially into the exam period. I imdiately sensed a tense air looming in the classroom the instant I entered. Truly, it was the good ol' exam vibe one could feel crawling on their skin.
"Hey, Zephyr."
"Hn? If it isn't Saturn."
I had reached my seat when Saturn called out to . There was a hint of seriousness on his face, and his voice was missing his usual spirit.
"Soon, it'll be test ti......"
"Yeah. Tests are just upon us, aren't they?"
I couldn't wait for it to begin, honestly. Just wait, I shalt show, for I am not just the conqueror of the dungeons but of the tests as well!
Sothing like a test was as trivial as dealing with a group of small fry for , who was dubbed the walking database of ‹Dungeon Activity›. My mood was as bright as the cloudless, bright day. On the other hand—
"At this rare......I......"
Saturn looked like his mind was rumbling with the sound of rain and thunder, a glum akin to a rainy day occupying his expression. He stuttered before altogether stopping. It seed like his mind and mouth were caught up in a struggle.
"I-I have a reque—"
"Enough chattering; now to your seat, everyone. It's horoom ti."
And just when he finally started to speak, Philis-sensei and Ladvena-sensei took their entry, signaling the end of the murmur.
Saturn's shoulder dropped as he returned to his seat. What did he want to talk about, I wonder?
"Everyone, from today on, start the exam preparation week. Dungeon will be off-limits for this duration, so take this ti to study. As a student, studying is one of your duties. Don't neglect your studies by getting too absorbed in dungeon exploration, okay?"
"I believe you already know, but failing to get passing marks ans you'll have supplentary lessons. In that case, your sumr vacation will be limited to ho visits and supplentary lessons. Of course, if you don't want your dungeon ti to be affected anymore, make sure to study plenty."
Philis-sensei reminded everyone in a gentle tone. But, perhaps finding it a bit too lenient, Ladvena-sensei followed with the ntion of the penalty. Man, was it such a striking scene to see the faces of boys, starting with Saturn, turning pale?
For information, supplentary lessons also strained the score that would decide the ranking in class shuffling next year.
It was a no-brainer. The sort of elusive month of April was, with each day like a dungeon week event, all bright and sunny; the sumr vacation would take just a slip to descend into a depth of despair, gloomy, and dejected.
It was just a one and a half month on paper, nonetheless an important node in student life. It was visible to plain eyes what kind of moat would form by losing that precious month full of dungeons.
I guess this fear should get my classmates back on track and to focus on studying. Probably.
I couldn't have ‹Eden› drop their guard as well.
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