An Incompetent Explorer Who Failed to Make His High School Debut but Mastered Being a Human Being

Episode 066: Isn't it just level, skill, and ability score?

 Once I returned to the dormitory, I changed my clothes and went to the explorer specialty store 'Dungeon Adventure' in the shopping mall.

 This store is open all over the country and sells products that cannot be handled by ordinary stores, such as weapons and armor exclusively for explorers, tools with magical functions, and magical medicines such as potions.

 It sold products nationwide, was highly versatile, and mainly consisted of products that could be handled by many explorers, so it was much cheaper than privately owned stores.

"Welcome ~."

 When I enter the store, a nearby clerk greets me.

 I'll just find it myself for the time being, relying on information boards by genre of products that were suspended from the ceiling, I head to the area where the weapons and armor are located.

 When I reach the area of weapons and armor, I see various products. Products that were completely unattainable a few weeks ago can now be afforded. By the way, the tax accountant reminded me that if I bought something related to the dungeon, I should keep the receipt. I have to get a receipt properly today.

"Is this the place for weapons and armor?"

 There was a showcase where I arrived, with weapons and armor lined up inside. Basically, there are many expensive items, so if they were able to be touched directly, they would be worried about crime prevention, so if you touch them, it will be under the supervision of a clerk.

 Of course, the clerk has to be able to fight if need be. They should have at least D-rank or higher combat power. I feel like I've seen on the internet before that it's a good place to work for retired explorers.

 I look at the weapons inside.

 There are various weapons such as swords, spears, axes, katana, axe spears, halberds, bows, crossbows, guns, staffs, blunt weapons, knuckles, claws, threads, slings, throwing weapons, farm tools, cooking utensils, brooms, books, etc.(TN:'Various' proceeds to name literally everything and then ends with 'etc.'?)

 To be honest, I think it would be very cool if I could fight with a sword or katana, but unfortunately I haven't had any experience, so I think a weapons that uses my fists and legs that I'm most familiar with are best. I think a blunt weapon would be the runner-up.(TN:All MCs anymore use sword/katana/fists only ... why does everything else exist?)

 I envy Shea who can use a sword!!

"Haa ..."

 I sigh involuntarily.

"Are you looking for something?"

 There was a person who approached me and called out to me. I was aware of them, but I didn't care because I didn't feel any hostility.

 Who the hell is it?

 When I turned around and looked at the person, it was a female clerk in her mid-twenties wearing the store uniform.

 It was said that there are many retired explorers, but there are also such young people.

"Yes. Actually, I'm diving in a D-rank dungeon, so I was wondering what kind of equipment I should have ..."

 I answer her question hesitantly.

"Oh my ... you're so young and already entering a D-rank dungeon, you must be outstanding."

"No ... hahaha, I am no such thing."

"Ara ara, how humble."

 I smile with dead eyes and she giggles.

 What would this person say if they found out I have no level, skill, or ability score?(TN:Probably, 'Oh my ... you're so young and already entering a D-rank dungeon, you must be outstanding.'. Nobody cares.)

"Have you figured out what kind of equipment you're looking for?"

"Yes. I think knuckle-type weapons are good because I basically punch and kick to fight. Should armor be relatively light and not hinder movement?"

 The clerk changed the topic and asked the main subject, so I tell her what I was thinking.

"I see, is it martial arts? It's rare since so many people choose swords or katanas."

"No, it's not that impressive ..."

 The clerk is buttering me up for some reason, and I have no choice but to return a bitter smile.

 I can't say that I'm self-taught based on the movements of Saotome-senpai.

"But it's a bit of a waste."

 The clerk looks at the air a short distance away while thinking, then says such a thing.

"What is it?"

"No, as I said earlier, people who buy weapons for the first time tend to choose weapons that often appear in fantasy, such as swords and katanas. They decide without trying anything. It's a loss of potential. Why not try other weapons and armor?"

 It's true that I have a high level of proficiency, because until now I have only punched and kicked, but it may not be a bad idea to take this opportunity to use a weapon.

"OK. I would like to try other weapons and armor."

"I understand. There is a training area behind this store, so you can try them there. I will guide you."

"Thank you."

 I followed the guidance of the clerk and headed for the training ground.

"How do you like it?"

"It's quite wide."

 The place I was guided to is fairly large, it's about the size of four tennis courts. Speaking of a shopping mall, the image is that the stores are tenants, but this one may have been built on the premise that this store will be here.

"Store manager, I brought it."

"Thank you. Can you put it there?"

"I understand."

 Another clerk came in after us and carried various weapons and armor on a vehicle like a large dolly.

 Even so, this person is the store manager!?

 She doesn't look like such a person.

 This person is a gentle and beautiful woman who gives off a calm atmosphere. And by no means, does she look like she's a store manager.

"Oh, what's wrong?"

"No, it's nothing."

"Is that so? This is a popular weapon for D-rank explorers. Try it out now."

"I understand."

 I changed my clothes in the fitting room that was annexed to the store.

"It looks good on you, doesn't it?"

"Is that so?"

 It's not bad to be praised by someone for my looks. Because I put considerable effort into my outwards appearance in preparation to become an explorer.

 It's not a bad feeling.

 I'm wearing a type of armor called full plate armor. Also, I'm standing with a Western Sword in my hand.

 I feel like I'm getting stronger.

"Why don't you try moving around a little?"

"Is that ok?"

"No problem."

"I understand."

 I swung the sword, remembering Shia's sword technique, very lightly to the extent that I could actually check the movement while wearing the armor.

 Hmm hmm. I thought the metal armor would be heavy, but it feels light as a feather with an explorer's strength and mucular power. The sword was also quite long, I was able to swing it without any problem.

"Fuu."

"Is it light enough and has no problems?"

 When I take a breather, the store manager asked me with a provacative smile.

"No, I'm scared I might break it."

"Our products are very sturdy. They won't break so easily, so you can move around to your heart's content."

"I, is that right!? I, I understand."

 As I was confused and scratched my head, she gazed at me with a slightly moody face. Her beautiful face was approaching and it was hard to look at her directly, so I decided to switch to battle mode at once.

"Fuu!!"

-Paaan

 The moment I moved seriously, a tremendous plosive sound echoed.

""Eeh!?""

 The voices of me and the store manager overlap.

 Some debris flew into my sight, and the cotton-like weight that covered my body and the weight that I should have felt in my hand disappeared.

 When I checked my body all over, the armor was shattered into pieces and scattered around, the handle of the sword shattered, and it pierced deeply into the wall where I swung.

 Huh? It looks like it broke just because I moved, what does that mean?

"Eeeeeeeeeeeh!?"

 The store manager, who had been silent for a while, shouted to the heavens.

"What's going on ...? I wonder if it was a defective product ..."

 However, I immediately look down a little and think about it.

"Ah, is it okay ...?"

"Oh, no, I'm sorry I recommended a defective product. However, with this, I won't be able to give you a return gift. If we only offer defective merchandise, our name as 'Dungeon Adventurer' will be sullied!! There are many others, quickly try them out!!"

 When I timidly talk to her, she collects herself and taps her chest while answering confidently.

 But after that, there was no equipment that I could move seriously without it breaking.

"What in the world is going oooooooooooooon!?"

 The store manager finally screamed sorrowfully.

"Ah ~, it seems that I'm causing you inconvenience today, so can you forgive me with this?"

 As an apology, I took out five super Bonus magic stones from my bag, I placed them on the vehicle for carrying the equipment which was just the right height.

"Wha?"

 The store manager who saw it had her eyes widen.

 I don't know if it will cover the cost of the equipment I broke today, it's more or less worth 5 million yen. I think most of the damage can be compensated for ...

"No, no, no, I can't receive such expensive things!!"

 Her complexion changed and she shook her sideways, and shook her hands in front of her body.

 It seems that she will not receive it because of the store's boasted pride.

"But I broke everything ..."

"Don't worry because we're at fault here."

"In that situation, I won't feel satisfied ..."

"No no ..."

"But ..."

 After that, the offense and defense continued, but the store manager never broke.

"Let's do it this way. We couldn't provide equipment, so we will offer other products. If customer-sama buys commodities, how about that?"

"I understand. I'll do that."

 So, as a result of not giving in to each other, the situation was resolved like this.

"OK, why don't I go to the dungeon for the time being without equipment? I can always run away."

 I buy a lot of potions and leave the store.

 I don't think it's possible as a business to say that all the equipment is defective, so what exactly was all that?

"Isn't it possible that I can only equip certain things?"

 Such a mutter flowed in the wind and disappeared.