Is It Wrong For Me To Start With Three Skills In Danmachi ?!

Finn complained inwardly, but seeing Fron play dumb, he kept quiet.

He knew too well, once Tsubaki latched on, it would be endless trouble!

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Ever since that day returning from the[Hephaestus Familia]residence, Fron devoted all his energy into studying spear techniques and combat skills against people.

Almost every day, whenever members woke up early, they would see Fron and Finn holding wooden spears, sparring in the courtyard. Of course, Fron was never without the golden-haired girl's figure always shining by his side.

When Fron and Finn fought, Ais would just sit there on the bench, her golden eyes containing no one else, her whole mind seemingly focused on him. No one knew whether she was pondering their combat skills and experience, or… certain matters of emotion?

Smack, Fron's spear was once again knocked away by Finn's counterattack.

"When fighting people, don't let yourself be controlled by your usual way of thinking. Always think several steps ahead. In strategy and contest, this is only the most basic."

Thud, a kick interwoven into the spearplay landed hard.

"You must learn to think. Is the opening I show really a flaw? Or maybe I revealed it on purpose? These are tricks monsters will never use. Remember, the reason humans are humans is precisely because we possess reason and wisdom that monsters cannot."

The two figures crossed rapidly and freely, so fast that even the unsharpened wooden spears left afterimages and whistling sounds in the air.

"Your vision is broad, that's good. In battle you also know how to manage distance. But you must keep rhythm, only by keeping rhythm can you chain continuous attacks, even pulling the enemy into your own tempo. That's how you'll become undefeatable."

Three days. In just three days, Fron could clearly feel his combat skills against people soaring madly.

Perhaps if left to himself, he could only grasp some of these techniques through repeated battles and sudden insight.

But with Finn, a master of the spear, guiding him, the time was infinitely shortened. With his own 'Reader' ability added on, what would normally take months of accumulation condensed into just three days.

At Level 5, with an enormous leap in human-combat skills, he had the confidence now: facing Revis, he could definitely win, and without too much effort!

"All right, that's it for today's training, the sun is already up!"

"Haa… I've gained a lot."

Fron grabbed his shirt collar and wiped the sweat from his face, catching his breath.

"..." Seeing Fron sigh like that, Finn's eyes grew stranger.

"You… no wonder Riveria said that back then. You really are… a monster."

"Huh? Riveria said that about me?"

Finn tossed the wooden spear back on the rack with some annoyance.

"Yeah. Back when you studied magic under her, you already left her not knowing what more to teach you. And now with your spear and combat experience, even that last shortcoming is gone. Purely in terms of battle power, you may not be far from us."

Finn wasn't joking. Before each level up, Fron's stats always reached their peak first.

In terms of raw ability values, he was already worthy of a [Loki Familia] executive. What he still lacked were techniques and strategies, that foundation of experience. Even though Fron himself felt he was far from the others, in others' eyes, he was already a monster.

The outside world did not yet know that the [Loki Familia] had gone through a clear transformation.

The three leaders supported the team at the top. The executives served as the trunk, filling in the core combat strength.

And finally, the two aces!

The[Sword Princess]Ais Wallenstein, and the[Flame Demon]Fron Argon!

This was the new[Loki Familia]!

"After these tight training days, we're really worn out. How about we take a break today before heading on the new expedition?"

Finn, a towel (gifted by some admirer) hanging on his neck, smiled as he spoke to Fron and Ais.

"Mm, that's a good idea. What do you think, Ais, shall we go walk around the city today?"

"Hey hey hey, Fron! You two trying to sneak off again? I'm coming too!" Tiona came running from who-knows-where, with the sulking Lefiya trailing behind.

"Yo, so the tsundere finally decided to come along?"

"Hmph, I'm not talking to you! Scumbag!"

"???" What's going on here? How did I become a scumbag?

Fron was utterly confused, full of question marks, then looked innocently at Tiona.

"Oooh, there's nothing wrong with being a scumbag. Among our Amazoness women, which one doesn't have a huge harem? Totally normal. Especially for someone as excellent as you, Fron, it's natural lots of girls like you! Hehehe, if you just raise your hand, the whole Orario will get lively!"

"…Speak properly, and stop clinging to my arm."

The noisy daily life returned once more to the mansion.

At breakfast in the dining room, Fron finally enjoyed a long-awaited sense of relaxation.

Since the incident 10 days ago, he had been either improving equipment, or training with Finn, and spending nights in the library. His taut mind finally began to ease.

"All right then, it's decided, we're going shopping later!"

"..." I just wanted a date with Ais… Why are you all doing this to me?

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Since it was just a casual outing, no one wore armor.

Fron wore a black shirt and trousers with brown boots, along with frameless glasses to disguise himself.

He had slightly styled his golden hair to lay flat, completely suppressing the adventurer's aura. He looked more like a bard.

Tione and Tiona were in their usual Amazon outfits, wild yet uniquely charming. Lefiya, with her long chestnut hair neatly tied behind her, added a touch of exotic beauty that drew many amazed gazes.

And finally Ais, normally, even when not in light armor, she would never part with her beloved sword "Desperate." But today… maybe because Fron was by her side, she actually left her sword behind, wearing only a cute dress and white stockings.

It was summertime, but thanks to Orario being by the sea, the temperature was comfortable, not sweltering.

The sea breeze blowing from Melen's harbor brought smiles to everyone's faces.

"Hey, Fron. Let's go check out the food street. Since the expedition starts tomorrow, we should really treat ourselves today!"

"What does everyone think?"

"Hehe, today I'm eating my fill. And I'll buy some for the captain to try too."

"I…I want grilled vegetables!"

"Fried Jagamarukun."

Tiona, the meat-lover, was instantly outvoted, the Jagamarukun won unanimously. Even Ais remembered their taste fondly.