How did I turn my victim into a phoenix-like hero?

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This light armor is a decent piece of equipment in the early game, providing +10 agility. It's one of the better beginner gear items you can buy with money in this commercial area.

The rest of the good equipment requires you to farm materials, find a craftsman to make it, or open treasure chests in dungeons.

If I'm not mistaken, the price in the game should be 30000 RMB, which is still affordable.

"how much is it?"

"After the discount, it's 10."

"How many?"

"10 rupees, sir. Will you be paying in cash or by scanning a QR code?"

It's not that you sell early-game equipment for such a high price.

Why is it so expensive?

"Please look here. The seam at the collar of the armor has the signature of the armor maker. It's a limited edition, so it's more expensive."

What the hell.

It's a rip-off, a complete waste of money.

"I buy armor for defense and safety, not for collecting."

"Even if you say that... there's nothing I can do. If you buy now, we can give you a coupon so it will be cheaper next time you buy."

I definitely won't come next time, okay?

Sirocco was speechless at the shop assistant's explanation.

Another subtle additional setting after the game is transformed into reality.

“Brother, it’s okay if Hill doesn’t necessarily need this set. Let’s go look at other places.”

With that, Hill put the light armor back.

Seeing that things were going badly, the shop assistant hurriedly introduced some advantages of this light armor, such as its good ventilation, low maintenance cost, and high collectible value.

"Hehehe..."

"Brother, what are you laughing at?"

Compared to my own experience as a newcomer at the time, this was indeed a rather expensive price!

But at this price, it's nothing to me right now (I'm just putting on a brave face).

Although you need to save money to buy skills, it's worth spending a little money on the best armor to protect your family!

Most importantly, this is a great opportunity to show off his status as a brother in front of his sister!

"I'll buy this armor. Hill, go try it on."

"Hey hey hey?? Brother, is this really okay? This armor is worth three months of Dad's salary!"

"When I first went into the dungeon, Hill helped me pay for three weapons, didn't he? It's nothing."

The three weapons were repolished, and Sirocco placed them in the warehouse as a memento.

Hill lowered his eyes:

"This is different from that... Buying a game you like and sharing it with others, versus having someone send you a game—these are two different feelings..."

Okay, Sirocco didn't understand.

Since both are freebies, the differences are pretty much the same, right?

I will gladly accept any gifts from girls who like me.

Hill was still a little hesitant when the cashier had already processed the receipt at the counter...she was so quick.

"it does not matter."

“But, but…”

“Hill, don’t misunderstand.” Sirocco mimicked Beren’s voice: “This is an investment I’m giving you. When you become strong enough to stand on your own, I’ll charge you interest.”

"Haa...."

Hill sighed.

"I understand. Since you insisted, I'm grateful and will accept it! I'll cherish it and use it to protect you. Thank you, brother!"

The younger sister hugged the light armor she had given her, a sunflower-like smile spreading across her face.

That smile was so overpowering, it was more valuable to Sirocco than anything else.

So what if it's an "IQ tax"? Anyway, the amethyst will be sold next month, so I won't be short of money.

Then some more props were added.

In addition to buying common items such as antidotes and recovery potions, I also bought some silver skulls to attract monsters and N11 "Raging Water" to gather monsters.

Even a small amount of experience is still valuable, and Sirocco wanted to try whether killing a large number of low-level monsters on the first floor could break the stuck experience bar.

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"Brother, this road is different from what I learned at the institution. Why haven't we arrived yet?"

"...Didn't I tell you we'd be walking along a mountain path?"

"No, brother, you didn't say that."

The two were walking on the mountain path in Zone B on the first floor.

Sirocco, at level 13, accompanied by Hill, at level 5, embarked on their first dungeon exploration with a female companion.

Hill was equipped with knee pads and a small, close-fitting breastplate, a structure that only protected the elbows, wrists, and waist, and was armor worn on key areas. He wore hiking boots with strong traction.

The bracelet worn on the wrist is actually a prop with 10 cubic meters of storage space.

While it doesn't have as many functions as the Ring Watch, the price is still a bit painful for Sirocco. The combat suit under the Hill Armor is also a durable style. He spends much more money on girls than on himself.

Sirocco wore a dark brown trench coat over his clothes, and the rest of his outfit consisted of black trousers and a shirt.

Because we chose to avoid the routes that are usually taken by explorers, it will take some time to take the detour.

It's good to be able to use the ring table for teleportation, but there are some areas where you can't use the teleportation function even if you're registered. This is Hill's first time here, so it's better to let her familiarize herself with the bottom lane more.

Seeing his younger sister following behind, Sirocco appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, he was carefully surveying the area around him.

Unlike Cass or Brid, Hill is a complete novice and newcomer this time.

If your own level is high, it's fine; apart from those instant-kill traps, there are no monsters that can pose a threat to you on the first floor. But for Hill, it's full of dangers.

Only she can protect herself.

Along the way, Sirocco also shared a lot of dungeon secrets with Hill, and combined with Brid's and his own practical experience, he taught Hill everything he knew.

"Wow... As expected of my older brother, he knows so much. Although he's terrible at the game, he's really good at dungeon-related trivia."

Are you insulting me or praising me?

Judging from Hill's sparkling expression, it must be respect, I suppose.

"There's just too much content; Hill can't remember it all at once."

"It's okay. Real combat will hone your body and soul. Just use your body to remember it. That's what I did."

"Oh, oh, oh, brother, you speak with the air of a master. Then please continue, brother, and Hill will take notes as strategy information for the new game."

As he spoke, Hill pulled out a small notebook and wrote it down.

I could actually type out a document for Hill by hand, but I decided against it.

Hill is currently a complete newbie. If it's not a serious situation, just explain it to her slowly and let her remember it gradually.

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"Whoa! What is this?! It's disgusting, brother!"

When encountering a monster for the first time in actual combat, Level 5 Hill inevitably felt physically uncomfortable.

She had just boasted that she would protect her brother, but when she encountered a monster for the first time, she was so scared that she couldn't move.

There are many monsters in the game that are more disgusting and grotesque than this, and I've seen them in institutional simulation training as well.

However... the stench in the air, the vibrations of the monster's stomping, the sounds of the enemy moving...

A massive amount of real-world information flooded into my brain, creating a sense of pressure that far surpassed anything I could feel from simulated training videos.

A wide grassland area in Zone B on the first floor.

The thing that appeared in the grass was a plant-type monster that Hill often encountered while playing games.

In short, it's a "flower that can walk".

The deep purple stem is as thick as a human arm, and the roots branch into multiple branches that form circles and roll around.

The stem, or the top of the body, has a huge white flower similar to a sunflower, with a mouth full of teeth in the center. The inside of the "mouth" is blood red and looks poisonous.

Two plump vines extend from near the center of the stem, suggesting that the arm and mouth are its weapons.

The carnivorous plant grinned disgustingly, waving its arms—or rather, tentacles—as it charged toward Hill.

"Come on, Hill, this guy is actually quite weak. Remember what I just said, its weak point is the orange-yellow part below the flower. That's a simple way to attack it..."

"Hill knows, but, but—"