Loop Mob – A Mob’s Interdimensional Travel Caught in a Loop

Chapter 80: Earth Attribute Boot Camp (Part 1)

Well, spring break is almost over. The Student Council only goes to the dungeon on weekends with an overnight permit, so what do we do on weekdays in the afternoon?

“Luca-sama! Alexi-kun! Can you tell us the secret to your strength?”

After the mock battle, the B-class Earth Attribute Alliance (a name I came up with) crowded into our dorm room. Well, I expected as much.

“Mutual respect for each other’s skills and trump cards is the etiquette of adventurers.”

Luca-sama said coldly. I taught him that. But, of course, they wouldn’t agree.

“Adventurers! Are you all doing adventurer activities?”

“Where did you learn all that know-how?”

“Could you at least give us a hint?”

They’re desperate in their own way. After all, once they graduate from the academy, they’ll have to survive in a much harsher noble society than they do now. The rigors of life for those with Earth attributes are well known to Professor Kabaneru and his successor at Marole. Professor Kabaneru was quite fortunate, despite everything. Born into nobility and graduated from the academy, yet barely making a living. All Earth attribute students have tasted hardship.

Professionally referred to as bottom-feeders, adventurers. Most of them live from hand to mouth while risking their lives. Only a handful rise to prominence. But when push comes to shove, it’s good to have options to survive. They also owe us a debt of gratitude for welcoming Luca-sama and me warmly so far. Yeah. Under the agreement of only weekday afternoons during spring break, we brought them to a popular beginner dungeon.

First, we took all the members of the Earth Attribute Alliance to the Adventurers Guild and registered them as adventurers. Then, we took a carriage to the dungeon. Just like when Luca-sama first came with us, everyone was excited.

“This is Healgrass Gherizon. Over there is Detox Herb Decanthoxy Cassiopeia. From the second floor onward, you can gather Healing Herb Lumet and Calming Herb Serenite to reduce abnormal conditions.”

“This is…”

For most of the students, it’s their first time seeing the real thing. They’re absorbed in looking at them. Good, they’re okay to handle.

“And there are slimes in the water over there. Luca-sama.”

“Little Small, Stone Stone, Fly Fly, Hit Hit, Stone Pellet Stone Bullet.”

Although Luca-sama seemed bored, he showed off his shortened chant of Stone Bullet in front of everyone and looked a little proud. As the puddle trembled, cores and coins sank to the bottom.

“That’s it, Luca-sama. How did you come up with that shortened chant?”

“How? It’s as written in the thesis. Although the chanting phrases may vary slightly depending on the school, the effects are generally the same. So, it’s not strange to think that it will activate with the minimum sacred verse. It’s all about the image. Since I’ve demonstrated it, it’s possible.”

“In that case, everyone. Why don’t you practice here while you have the chance?”

So, we found a suitable puddle, and those who had mastered Stone Bullet chanted it one by one. Most of them just threw pebbles, but they easily hit the slimes, which hardly moved underwater. And after hitting them a few times, they turned into coins. Once they realized they could defeat slimes with Stone Bullets, they found adventure to be fun.

On the other hand, there are also students who have learned Rock Wall instead of Stone Bullet. Luca-sama demonstrates it as a model for them.

“Little Small, Earth Soil, Fortress Fort, Bunker.”

The ground rises up vigorously, and in an instant, a mound of earth appears.

“T-This is just like in the grimoires…”

“Luca-sama, I can’t believe you have such skills!”

“It’s no wonder Luca-sama won so decisively in the mock battle!”

They all praise him, and Luca-sama, trying to be cool, can’t hide the slight trembling of his lips. How adorable.

“With practice, eventually, everyone will be able to use Rock Wall like this.”

“I see, practice is crucial!”

“I speculate that top adventurers and military wizards from the ‘Tower’ display abilities far beyond ordinary people because of such practical experience. Everyone here must have become stronger with Stone Bullet and Mud Wall compared to when they first arrived.”

When they advance from Level 1 to Level 2, their INT (intelligence) stat doubles. Even with the same skill, the number of stones flying or the thickness and size of the walls can change.

As for those who decided to give up on Earth Attribute skills and chose martial arts skills, unfortunately, they are all students who lack enough POW (power) points and have not yet acquired any skills. When they reach the third year of the high school division, there is concentrated dungeon practice in the academy’s training dungeon, so most graduates from the Noble Academy reach Level 5 as adventurers. However, for students with a weak distribution in POW, reaching Level 5 is not only difficult but also impossible to achieve if they heavily invest in INT points.

“If you continue practicing here for a while, you should be able to acquire swordsmanship skills.”

“No, I’m good! I’m taking Rock Wall!”

“Me too!”

Thus, those who initially chose martial arts skills all switched to Rock Wall. And just like the Stone Bullet faction, the next day, they all immersed themselves in grimoires at the library and acquired Rock Wall. Wait, that’s not good. If everyone just focuses on defense, we won’t be able to attack the dungeon at all.