I’ll skip the details of today’s time in the bonus area.
If I only introduce the items I’m taking back, then there are two textbooks, potatoes, cabbage seeds, barley, solar panels, kotatsu, and three transceivers.
The textbooks are for studying. With supplementary materials, it’s over twenty books, so it’ll take some time to collect them all.
I chose the food items so that Eiha can increase their numbers using her ability.
Since the island used to choose between vegetables and fruits, and fruits were chosen, there aren’t many famous vegetables growing here now.
But with Eiha around, we can pinpoint the vegetables we want and produce them steadily with the bonus area.
The solar panels are extras, and the kotatsu is for the cold days.
The transceivers are for communication.
Deepo explained that high-power transceivers require a license, but since it’s an desert island in another world, we’ll get a pass on that. Of course, we’ll follow the rules if we ever return to Earth.
Incidentally, when I considered adding more party members to maximize the bonus area’s benefits if we could cooperate with Sumihou and the others, I found out that it’s not possible.
According to the mysterious blackboard, only up to ten people can come to the bonus area.
If we add more party members beyond the tenth, the ones who joined later will be excluded.
It might seem like an afterthought, but this could also be part of the mystery blackboard’s plan.
Only a quarter of the people on the island can acquire something from Earth every day.
I wonder how the other students will react when they find out about this special ability… Am I overthinking this?
Anyway, from now on, you can only bring in a maximum of ten points per day.
And once you’ve made your selection, you’re back in the familiar white space.
There’s a blackboard, a desk, and a chair, so I guess it’s a classroom, but who knows.
“Announcing the placement of Unique Monsters.”
The moment I arrive, the blackboard displays those words. “Unique Monsters?” Shion tilts her head.
“In games and fantasy, it usually refers to special monsters.”
Seeing that many of my friends are still confused, I decided to explain it out loud.
“Like Goblin King?”
Nodding to Miko’s voice, I continued.
「So, if you think of it as having special abilities or just being stronger than usual, and basically being more troublesome than average, would that be okay?」
The details will be explained later, so this should be enough as a premise.
『For each species of monster placed on the island, a special individual will be generated.
These special individuals will be collectively referred to as Unique Monsters, and those who defeat them will receive rewards.
Please note that Unique Monsters have significantly superior performance compared to normal individuals.』
「Rewards… I see, so rewards can be obtained outside of events too.」
Deepo was rubbing his chin in interest.
Still… the timing is bothering me.
Right after Shou and I discussed encouraging the other boys to return, this happened.
It feels like they’re offering rewards for fighting on the island to encourage the students to actively live on the desert island…
It’s concerning, but it’s not something to discuss with everyone here. Let’s focus on the new information.
「So there are Trents and Arvancs right now? That means there are two Unique Monsters, right?」
If more monsters are added in the future, unique individuals of those monsters will also appear.
“Unique monsters are not subject to revival based on the passage of time.”
“So the reward goes to whoever gets there first, right?” That’s exactly what Sera said.
Depending on the reward, it will likely be either us or Shouko’s group who gets it.
Actually, depending on the reward, it’s possible that even the “Transfer Ability” will be used. If it’s something like being able to call the history teacher to the desert island, we’d definitely take action.
“The reward for defeating the Needle Demon Tree Trent is the ‘Right of Dual Choice.’”
By using this, you can place one of the two choices you didn’t choose previously on the island.
The thing on its head is like a unique monster’s nickname.
And this “Right of Dual Choice” is honestly quite useful!
“Hmm? Is that really that great?”
Rumeka tilted her head, looking like she didn’t quite understand.
“When the teacher was placed on the island, it was between ‘homeroom teacher’ and ‘vice homeroom teacher,’ right? So it would be possible to call Mr. Yamada as well.”
Mr. Lumina probably spoke to explain and confirm something.
Mr. Yamada, the homeroom teacher, is a middle-aged man with a protruding belly and a stern face, and the students call him Darya.
“Possible, but it might be best to avoid it. Even for someone in the teaching profession, giving a middle-aged man a special ability and placing him on an island full of students seems too risky,” Loa cautiously objected.
Considering Mr. Lumina’s case, if the students bring things in and he can choose what he wants, it’s indeed uncertain that nothing will go wrong.
On Earth, he’s a friendly teacher with a comfortable distance, but in a stage like an desert island in another world and with the mindset of “it’s just a dream,” what happens if his desires explode?
It’s a cliché, but the possibility of bringing in a “hypnosis ability” and using it on female students isn’t zero.
“I see… I’m not doubting him, but I’m scared too.”
“If it weren’t for Tsunetsugu-kun, we’d be in trouble, but we have him.”
I silently sympathized with the teacher who was being rejected by the transfer, without his knowledge.
No, I must admit, I’m not in favor of it either.
“The reward for defeating the Red and Black Arvank is an ‘Invincible Potion.’ By using it, you’ll be invulnerable to all injuries for an hour after taking it.” A potion, huh? “Gee, it’s like a game…” “Does your body glow?”
“It’s useful to think about worst-case scenarios.”
The reactions of Genchu, Shouko, and Shinbo continue.
I think to myself. While I would be happy to receive either reward, I have a preference. “I want Trent’s reward.”
“Hm. Then your crafting will go even better.” Chiyu responds to my muttering. “Huh? What’s that?”
“Remember the choice between ‘water source and mine’ on the second day? I think you thought that if you chose the mine as Trent’s reward, you’d get a lot of minerals.”
Shouko tilts her head, and Shion explains to her.
“Yes, you’ve been working hard with stone and wood, but if you had minerals, your crafting would have even more possibilities. However, it would also increase your workload.”
Shinbo nods thoughtfully. She must be imagining all the different types of minerals and their uses.
“I’ve said it many times, but I enjoy crafting, so it’s fine. Besides, I don’t mind working hard for everyone.”
My words make a few people laugh, and a few blush.
It’s a bit embarrassing, but it’s the truth. “That’s a wonderful idea.”
“I agree with So-suke’s idea.” Loa and Serina also seem to agree.
“I see, a mine. But, we should be careful when mining, right?”
Ms. Lumina said worriedly. Although she still had concerns about her students doing dangerous things, she seemed to be holding back from opposing them.
“Minerals are used in cosmetics, right? That’s great!”
I couldn’t help but smile at Yumi’s girlish comment.
Of course, I hadn’t forgotten about such uses.
“So, shall we all go and hunt down Trent? What about Arvanc?”
“We have a Thousand Healer, so we could probably let the Clear Phoenix Party handle this side of things.”
When I reacted to her words, she blushed and shrunk back, saying, “Oh, right?” It seemed she was remembering the mixed bathing incident. I felt a bit embarrassed too.
“Right. The real issue is strength.”
“That’s true. It’s unlikely we’ll face an enemy stronger than a Behemoth.”
“Also, how we search is an issue. While Mashiro’s sense of smell can find monsters, can it distinguish special individuals?”
“Hmm, I don’t know until we try, but it seems a bit iffy.”
Shouko seemed to think it was a bit dubious. Seeing Profound Law tilt her head for a moment, I smiled slightly.
「Having an event like this and a fight with a unique monster overlap is the worst, so I think it’s better to finish it early.」
「A giant elephant and a super strong monster appearing at the same time? That’s the worst possible scenario.」 Jomin groans at Serina’s assumption.
Indeed, it’s best to avoid having raid battles and unique monster battles overlap.
I asked the mystery blackboard for details on each unique monster, but the answer was ‘I cannot answer’.
「Let’s try to hurry as much as possible. After all, we can always run away after encountering them.」
We could first encounter the enemy, learn their abilities, and then run away to come up with a strategy.
『Question: What do you need for your daily life?』 『Slime / Kobold』
I was thinking that when another monster was added today.
「Eh!? It’s increasing!?」 The summoned creature exclaimed in surprise.
This is indeed a mean timing.
When you could split the two factions into two unique monsters, they added a third one. 『About Kobolds.
They walk on two legs, have wolf faces and fur, and are about the height of a human child. They attack with sticks and claws.
They move in packs and eat both animals and humans.
They live in caves and their children wander around looking for other caves when they leave the nest. ※Cautionary Note※
Creatures killed by kobolds take twice the usual time to respawn.
If a transferer dies from a kobold attack, the number of kobolds on the island will increase by one hundred.
“Monster descriptions are terrifying…”
“They’re kind of gross, but they’re not that different from goblins. I wonder if they’ll fight each other in caves.”
Luminas-sensei’s face turned pale, and Sera said with a bored expression. ‘About slimes. They are amorphous, sticky creatures.
They have resistance to physical and water attacks, but are weak to fire.
They can digest and absorb everything, and when they accumulate a certain amount of nutrition, they split and multiply.
They have no fixed habitat and their color and characteristics can change depending on what they absorb.’
“Slimes… I like them so much, but they’re hard to work with…” The Summoner seemed depressed.
“If Lord Inugai has the ability, wouldn’t it be possible to command slimes?” Roa added.
Indeed, if it were a dog, it would be possible.
“Appearing everywhere is a bit scary…” I can understand Genjuu’s unease.
Still, getting a reward for defeating unique individuals is a big deal.
“I want to know about each of the special individuals before voting.”
In response to Shenho’s question, words appeared on the blackboard.
“The reward for defeating the Splitting Kobold is a ‘Physical Enhancement Fruit.’”
Those who eat it will have their physical performance increase by one level. The effect is permanent.
It’s an item often seen in RPGs. It slightly but permanently raises a specific status.
It reminded me of experiences from past games, such as enhancing a mage’s intellect or a physical attacker’s attack power. This is actually being applied to real people.
“Hmm, a standard item. If you give me a lot of these, I can make a muscle-bound Suchoku-kun.” “Don’t make one, don’t make one.”
I think muscles look good, but I don’t particularly aspire to be muscle-bound.
Through repeated training of healing magic from ‘Strength Enhancement,’ my body is already well-trained, and I’m fine with my current state.
「But it’s an amazing item, right? Even though physical abilities are mostly determined by innate talent, it enhances that talent, doesn’t it?」
「Yeah. You can improve your strengths or even eliminate your weaknesses. There are so many ways to use it. I’m sure there will be other benefits besides physical enhancement…」 Seina and Shion are right.
It’s not like training to build up stamina or muscle strength.
It’s about enhancing the basic performance of the body, or in other words, your talent.
It’s an incredible item.
「But what exactly does ‘one level’ mean?」 “I can’t answer that.”
The extent of the enhancement varies from person to person, I guess.
If there were specifics like how much faster someone could run 50 meters or how much heavier a weight they could lift, it would be easier to imagine.
“The reward for defeating the Acidic Sound Slime is ‘Memory Inheritance.’ By using this, you can continue your activities on the island when you return.” A shock ran through the white classroom. Of course.
It’s what they’ve been looking for all along.
“S-So, with this, we won’t forget about our time on the island, right?” Shion’s voice was trembling.
She wanted to take her experiences on the island back with her more than anyone else.
Now, considering the emotions that had just passed through her, this reaction wasn’t strange at all.
But there was something that bothered me.
“Wait, is this reward limited to unique monsters?” If that’s the case, things are going to get really troublesome.
If all the rewards for unique monsters that appear from now on are “Memory Inheritance,” we’ll need ten of them just for ourselves.
Since we’ve already confirmed that the rewards for the unique individuals of Trent and Arvank are different, even if we’re lucky, when we’ve earned enough for the party members, there will be twelve different monsters spreading across the island.
In reality, the rewards will vary, and we’ll need them for everyone in the party too.
If we’re talking about the entire party of Seiho and my party, that’s twenty-five.
If the only way to get them is through unique monsters, it’s going to be a real hassle.
Even with Serina’s barrier, it’s going to be cramped outside the barrier for sure. “I cannot answer.”
The response from the mystery blackboard was predictable, but it still pissed me off.
“Still, we have to gather them.”
Chiyu’s words permeated the white classroom.
Everyone fell silent, as if savoring those words. Indeed, it was her way.
“Yeah, now we know how to get it. We should be happy about that.”
I forced a bright smile, and everyone else responded with a smile of their own.
“All right, let’s vote for the slime.”
With our ten votes, the slime’s tally surpassed the majority.
[The vote has closed as the majority has been reached.]
Slimes will be placed in the environment starting on the thirteenth day. Please note that defeated monsters will be repositioned ten days later.
The thirteenth day begins.
And so, a new slime monster was placed on this desert island.
A special individual was born from each of the monsters.
Our life on the desert island is far from over.
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