The Borrowed: Aerium's Breeze, First page (Isekai version)

One's claim: Self-study

Side quest: acquired!

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Have a good fantasy.

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Middle of Inner Forest
Hearthen kingdom, Southern border
Eight days after the competition

"Are you alright, Nobu?"
"Yes, it's nothing."

Said the Hero of Courage with his resilient willpower, despite exhaustion creeped into his body gradually. 

It's the hero party.
They diligently hunt the monsters, which are mentioned in a quest they took.

Though it's not forbidden, it's a rare case for heroes 'taking part' in a guild's activity.

"Haaahh, you've really changed Nobu."
"Huh? Am i?"

Said the Hero of Knowledge, Sage Helen, to the Hero of Courage, Knight Nobu.

Suddenly the Hero of Homage, Assassin Sena, interrupts their talk.

"Yeah, especially since the duel."
"Ugh."

Regarding to his two friends statement, the Knight Nobu can only grits his teeth.

"Haha you got him right there, Sena."
"But you too, Helen."
"Uuuhh...I know."

"Yeah, me too..."
"..All of us..."

"Huh? You too, capt?"
"Ugh, i may remind you Lady Helen that you should not call me that word in public."

"Uh, sorry. I forgot, too carried away sir."
"Besides...after watch such spectacle...damn."

The atmosphere is dropped gloomy in an instant, eventhough they are being in the middle of monster's nest.

"Come on guys! It's not the time to be all gloomy! Instead we should move on to reach such level, i'm already sick of left behind."

"Yeah, you're right. We better focus on one goal."
"Sure."
"Uupsy~ daisy~ alright, it's refreshing after slapped by reality."

"Then don't just stand here! Let's wipe these monsters up and finish this quest in an instant!"

"Oohh!!"

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"How's your level, Nobu?"
"It's unexpected even for me. I got 5 level up. Quite high for such low-class monsters."

"Yeah, i didn't expect myself that hunting experience is more effective than training in the palace."

"Fuu~ quite a haul myself~ so what stats will you invest, guys?"

"I'm going to focus a little bit more in my defense, so i'll increase my musle and health point."

"In my case, i concern more in my dexterity and agility. Lately i can't keep up with the sudden change of the monsters around here. After all i must monitor you all as a supervisor."

"You're too hard on yourself, Mr. Dravius. But i'll focus in my role as a scout as well. So i choose agility and intelligence."

"Hmm....you all are so serious~ Whatev~. I'll just invest in my wisdom and vitality, so i can keep up in a long journey. i don't wanna be hungry all the time~"

"Haha that's so like you Miss Helen."

"Yeah that's so true! haha."

"I agree."