My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again

Chapter 36 More human-like than I expected

I wonder how many times I’ve died so far? To be honest, I haven’t kept an accurate count, so I don’t remember, but based on my vague recollection, I think I had died around 540 times before starting the battle with the Golden Living Armor.

Since beginning the conquest of the Golden Living Armor with the Parasitic Sword Puppeteer, I’ve died another nine times.

So, the total number of deaths is roughly 549.

In other words, this attempt is the 550th.

“Puppeteer,” I said, “lend me your strength.”

It was another negotiation that had occurred countless times.

“Sure thing, Master,” the Puppeteer responded cheerfully.

“Hmm? Is something bothering you, Master?”

Suddenly, I had a thought, so I was lost in contemplation, and the Puppeteer gazed at me curiously.

“No… I just realize how human-like you’ve become.”

When I first saw the Puppeteer, it had a rather uncanny and non-human appearance, but now, I wondered how it looked. It seemed as if its silhouette was imitating a human form.

Yes, with each meeting, the Puppeteer appeared to be getting closer to a human appearance.

“Hmm, I wasn’t originally in this form. I started changing suddenly,” the Puppeteer noted, also seeming perplexed by the transformation.

What could this mean?

“Save & Reset” is supposed to reset time, which should rewind everything. However, the Puppeteer is gradually becoming more human with each encounter. This contradicts the idea of time rewinding.

Could it be that the Puppeteer’s growth is somehow escaping the rewind of “Save & Reset”…?

But there’s no point in thinking about it further.

“Is your goal to become more human? If so, that’s a good thing, right?”

“Master! How did you know about my dream!?”

“Just by looking at someone, I can understand their ambitions.”

“Oh, I don’t really get it, but it’s kind of amazing!”

In truth, I only knew because I had heard it before.

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“It’s quite a coincidence that you knew about the existence of this hidden room, Master.”

“It’s as if you were aware of it too, with the way you phrase it.”

“Well, you know, despite how I look, I’m quite knowledgeable.”

“That’s good to know.”

“As a knowledgeable guy, here’s a piece of advice. With your current abilities, you’ll die as soon as you enter this room.”

“Unfortunately, I already knew that.”

“Hmm, having a death wish, huh? You’re quite the unique Master.”

As the Puppeteer and I exchanged banter, I entered the hidden room. As I did, a total of 20 golden Golden Living Armor appeared.

“Black blade.”

Instantly, a black blade materialized in my right hand. When I thought about it calmly, I realized that I had faced more challenging battles when dealing with the group of 10 Armored Bear Bugbears. At that time, I had no weapons and no proper skills. I had overcome that dire situation, so it would be strange if I couldn’t handle the enemies in front of me.

“Hey, you small fries, come at me!”

I used ” Provocation ” on all the Golden Living Armor. As expected, they all rushed forward.

Three seconds later, I stepped to the right, avoiding their attacks. Then, I reversed my body and swung the sword downward from above. This allowed me to follow up with an attack on the Golden Living Armor that had been engaged in friendly fire.

Yep, everything went exactly as planned.

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Confirmed the defeat of monsters.

Skill points acquired.

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First off, one down.

“Wow, amazing, Master! Your movements are like you’re predicting the enemy’s every move!”

“I really am predicting them.”

“Could it be that you, Master, possess the power of precognition!?”

With a conversation with the Provocation kept to a minimum, I set out to defeat the monsters.

“Hey, what are you all so scared of? The target is right here.”

The battle has only just begun.

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Chapter 37 I acquired a derived skill.

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Confirmed the defeat of monsters.

Acquired skill points.

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I had just defeated the second Golden Living Armor.

“Watch out!”

Before I could hear the Puppeteer’s shout, I had already crouched. With a swoosh, the Golden Living Armor swung its sword horizontally where I had been just a moment ago.

Swiftly, I pivoted on my right leg, causing the Golden Living Armor to tumble.

“Die.”

I thrust my sword into the fallen Golden Living Armor.

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Confirmed the defeat of monsters.

Acquired skill points.

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Alright, I’ve successfully defeated the third one. Without wasting any time, I step backward. In four seconds, an attack will come from my left, so I step to the right to evade it and quickly open the status screen.

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Current Skill Points: 312

〈Provocation Lv. 1〉 Remaining Skill Points for Level Up: 10

〈Swordsmanship Lv. 2〉 Remaining Skill Points for Level Up: 300

〈Parasitic Sword Puppeteer Master Lv. 1〉 Remaining Skill Points for Level Up: 70

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Hmm, just defeating three of them allows me to upgrade 〈Swordsmanship〉 to Level 3. Considering that it took me over a month to reach Level 3 in 〈Swordsmanship〉 while diligently leveling up with Vampire Judite, it’s clear that this is incredibly efficient.

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Skill points have been used.

You have met the requirements for leveling up.

〈Swordsmanship〉 has leveled up.

Swordsmanship Level 2 ▶ Swordsmanship Level 3

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I cautiously level up to Level 3 while staying vigilant against attacks.

“Hey, master, while leveling up 〈Swordsmanship〉 is great, I’d really appreciate it if you could level up 〈Parasitic Sword Puppeteer Master〉.”

“Sure, I’ll level it up when I have enough skill points next time.”

Come to think of it, I’ve never raised 〈Parasitic Sword Puppeteer Master〉 to Level 2 even once. Leveling it up to 2 should grant me access to derivative skills, and I’m genuinely looking forward to discovering what those skills might be.

With 〈Swordsmanship〉 now at Level 3, my movements become more refined. I believe I can defeat them by leaping and thrusting the sword downward from above.

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Confirmed the defeat of a monster.

acquired skill points.

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Fourth monster defeated.

This is the first time I’ve taken down four of them in one go. Immediately, I open my status screen and this time, I level up 〈Parasitic Sword Puppeteer Master〉 to Level 2.

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Skill points have been consumed.

You’ve met the requirements for leveling up.

Skill 〈Parasitic Sword Puppeteer Master〉 has leveled up.

Parasitic Sword Puppeteer Master Lv. 1 ▶ Parasitic Sword Puppeteer Master Lv. 2

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“Whoo-hoo! I’m overflowing with power!”

The puppeteer exclaims. Simultaneously, light emanates from the sword I’m holding.

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Obtained the derivative skill 〈Pulsating Greatsword〉.

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〈Pulsating Greatsword〉? What’s that…?

Well, there’s no reason not to try it, I think. So I activate the skill.

“〈Pulsating Greatsword〉.”

The moment I say that, my 〈Black Blade〉 changes its form. It takes on the appearance of an eerie greatsword. All over the greatsword, shadowy arms sprout and reach out to grasp my own arms.

“Heavy.”

It’s incredibly heavy, and I can’t even lift it, let alone swing it in battle.

“Return to 〈Black Blade〉.”

I immediately give this command to the puppeteer.

“No, no, master! I have a unique ability now!”

“A unique ability…?”

I then listen to the puppeteer explain its unique ability.

“I see, it’s actually quite a useful ability.”

With the puppeteer now at Level 2, it’s time to go for round two.