NEET Receives a Dating Sim Game Leveling System
chapter-437

Translator: imperfectluck Editor: Kurisu

For an idiot to survive and even bring back such a great harvest, it couldn't possibly be explained with only luck . It was proof that he had a certain level of power as well .

In the end, Hana could only unwillingly come to such a conclusion despite being internally conflicted .

Her older brother must have been far stupider than she thought, as well as stronger than she believed .

After she finally calmed down, Hana recalled the question that she had just been asked .

How was Seiji supposed to consume the silver fruit?

"Let me check it out for you . Wait a few minutes . "

Seiji nodded .

Then, he felt an urge to go use the restroom . When he got up and exited his room, he saw that Shika was standing right by his door .

"'It's amazing enough that you even survived to tell the tale, using only a wooden sword to fight against such a creature, you idiot!!!' Could you explain what this sentence I heard means, Brother Seiji?" Shika asked him in a calm manner .

'Didn't you say that you'd definitely not take any risks?' Her eyes were asking such a question .

Seiji was rendered speechless .

Right after his blood-related younger sister commented so forcefully on his actions, he now had to coax his adopted younger sister . Sheesh!

But, his younger sisters were all so cute . His sister-loving spirit was immensely satisfied!

In order to consume the silver fruit, one would have to first inject their Mana into it .

After synchronizing one's own Mana with the fruit's energy, it could be consumed .

If someone merely ate the silver fruit directly without doing so, most of the energy contained in the silver fruit would be wasted . Not only that, the person consuming the fruit would suffer from some indigestion and might even be hospitalized in some severe cases .

After learning this, Seiji felt that he had done the correct thing asking Hana about this rather than rushing to eat a silver fruit .

The silver fruit would immediately take effect after being consumed, and its effects would last for a while . In this time period, he shouldn't eat any additional silver fruit .

Basically, the silver fruit's effects for increasing a person's Spiritual Power and Mana was a process that took some time rather than being an immediate power-up boost . The person who consumed one would require some time to "digest" it before consuming another .

The silver fruit's effects were different for each person . Some would improve their stats greatly, while some would only receive a minor increase to their stats .

Also, for the same person, the more silver fruit one consumed, the lower the effectiveness would be . Basically, the second silver fruit would increase one's stats by less than the first, and the third would be less than the second, and so on . It was just like how taking too much of the same medicine would build up the body's resistance .

"With so many silver fruits that you harvested, it will take you quite a while before you can eat them all . I'll mail over a 'Storage Scroll' to you as a gift that you can store your silver fruits in . This will help to decrease the rate at which their energy decays," Hana told him .

"A Storage Scroll?"

"A scroll inscribed with magic runes that create a dimensional storage space . "

"Please give me an instruction booklet on how to use it as well, thank you very much . "

"Sure, idiot . "

The cat-eared hat girl stared at the handsome boy .

"Don't get all proud of yourself just because you were able to visit a Spirit World and received so much without even getting injured! Also, don't even think about going to a Spirit World for a second time any time soon . Obediently finish eating those silver fruits of yours first . "

"Alright, got it . " Seiji smiled . "I know that I was quite fortunate this time, so I won't get too proud . "

"Hmph, at least you have some self-awareness . " Hana stopped staring at him . "That's all, then . Good night . "

They ended their video chat there .

Seiji turned off his computer and went back to his room . He took a silver fruit out from his backpack .

After he injected his Mana into it, the fruit immediately began glowing with a faint silver and emitting a fragrant aroma that smelled quite appetizing .

Shika who was beside him blinked when she inhaled this scent .

Seiji felt that it should be fine now as he took a bite of the silver fruit .

The fruit was sweet and tasted similar to a peach . It was crisp yet soft at the same time . If Seiji had to describe the taste, he felt that it was similar to cookies and cream .

The moment that the fruit went down his throat, his stomach felt rather warm and comfortable .

He quickly finished eating the fruit .

The warm feeling in his stomach felt like it was now spreading to his entire body, as if he was taking a warm bath . It was incredibly soothing .

"Seems like it's fine… but let's still wait until tomorrow to see the results . If everything is normal, you should eat one of these tomorrow as well," he told Shika .

"No… Brother, you were the one who took risks to find these . No need to share them with me . " Shika shook her head .

"I want to share them with you . Just try one, it's delicious . "

"No need . Brother, you should hurry up and take your shower and go to sleep . " Shika turned around to leave .

After Shika left Seiji's room, Seiji decided to open up his system . He saw that his [Spiritual Power] stat was increasing slowly .

He didn't know how much it would increase by in the end but hoped for a good result .

After that, he put away the remainder of the silver fruits, took a shower, and went to sleep .

There was darkness, red light, and a faint sound .

Seiji's consciousness was hazy as he felt himself floating around in midair and tried to determine where he was .

'This is… similar to when I heard Yukari shouting for me to help her…

'Just where am I? What are these lights? What are these sounds that I can hear?'

Various questions arose in his mind, but disappeared as his consciousness became hazy, just like last time .

Unlike last time, he continued floating in a specific direction as if something was leading him on .

The red light gradually faded together with the sounds .

Seiji sank into utter darkness before slowly regaining consciousness as he opened his eyes .

He saw black leaves all around him .

Seiji blinked as he stood up and looked around him .

He was currently underneath a large tree with many black leaves . Apart from this tree, there was nothing but a silvery-white glowing mist . He could faintly see that there was something in the mist, but he was unable to make out what it was .

'Where… is this?

'Is this someone else's soul realm, just like when Yukari called out to me?

'What is this glowing mist? This black-leafed large tree… it seems rather similar to the trees at the Forest Palace!

'Am I in the Forest Palace?

'My soul wouldn't enter a Spirit World while I was sleeping… would it?'

Seiji was quite mystified as to what was going on .

That time with Yukari was strange enough already . This time was even more confusing .

'Why did I arrive at such a place… is it related to me eating the silver fruit?

'I have no clue what's going on!'

Seiji cast [Astral Vision], but nothing changed in his vision whatsoever . He furrowed his eyebrows at this .

Well, just standing around was useless . Should he try walking around and taking a look?

Just as he was thinking about this, he saw a faint figure through the glowing mist .

This figure was evidently approaching him as it became clearer and clearer .

Finally, a person wearing a tall black hat, a black robe, and a white fox mask on their face appeared .

"May I ask your name?" a young and gentle-sounding male voice spoke up to Seiji .

"Before asking someone else's name, shouldn't you introduce yourself first?" Seiji responded with a classical line .

"I have no name . Some call me White Fox, some call me Black Robe, while some call me The Guide…"

"Guide? Guide to what?"

"The road to the Soul World . "

Seiji paused in surprise for a moment .

'Soul World… the hidden faction that cast the Midnight Spell!?'

"Are you a member of the Soul World!?" Seiji asked this person .

"I am within the Soul World," the white fox masked man answered calmly .

"Within the Soul World… what does that mean?"

"I exist inside the Soul World, which is where you currently are as well . "

"What…?" Seiji was astonished . "You're saying… that this place right here is the Soul World!?"

The white fox masked man nodded .

Seiji understood now . What this white fox masked man meant that they were currently within a place called the Soul World rather than referring to the organization which also called itself "Soul World . " Seiji reflexively looked around him as he recalled the meaning of the place called "Soul World" that Natsuya had told him about before .

Was this… the place where demons and spirits that wanted to return to the world of living would gather?

It didn't seem like such a place… no, wait, he couldn't see anything clearly anyways .

"All I can see is this tree and an endless mist… just what type of place is this, and why am I here?" Seiji looked towards the white fox masked man again . "You said that some call you The Guide . Who are those people? And who exactly are you?"

The white fox masked man fell silent for a moment .

"Please, may I ask your name?" Rather than answering any of Seiji's queries, he repeated his first question .