Reincarnated as a dragon’s egg ～Lets aim to be the strongest～ - Chapter 340

340. Experience Points

Now then, let's go ahead and check how much Alo and the others leveled up.

When I lifted my face up, I saw Petite Nightmare hanging on a red spider web near the Chimera Lich's neck.
She hasn't noticed me looking at her yet, or maybe she's just concentrating on sucking her prey dry.
That prey is decaying though.

...... She's not interested in evolution, is she?
Oh well, let's start with her, I guess.

 Activating〖Status Inspection〗on the spider.

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Species: Petite Nightmare
Status: Normal
Lv: 45/45 (MAX)
HP: 163/190
MP: 18/177
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Alright!
8 levels at once!
She was probably just storing up nutrition for her evolution.
After Petite Nightmare, will she evolve into a Nightmare next?

...... I definitely don't want it to grow too big out of my control...... and, I also don't want to let it go either.
Now that I think about it, was it a good idea to level her up too? She has a ton of edgy-looking skills.
She won't attack an innocent creature when I look away, will she?

Well, up next is Alo, but then...... Treant walks into my view and is gesturing "Me next! Me next!" as he approaches me.
Petite Nightmare acted all cool despite the level up, even though they're both monsters.
Treant is such an angel.

...... I mean, you can just use〖Telepathy〗to talk to me, you know.
Since it's a new skill for you and all......
I'm still a bit upset that I couldn't get it for myself.

I ended up not using the〖Wind Slash〗I prepared on standby, but if only I had〖Telepathy〗, then I could've conveyed my thoughts more clearly to Alo, and we could even avoid conflicts against other monsters and maybe even ask for their cooperation.
It's also useful to directly communicate to people.
And, I could even use〖Gravity〗in for a variety of ways.
Since I specialize in magic, I can easily immobilize a number of enemies in a wide area.

Anyways, what's done is done, nothing I can do about it now.
Besides, it was me who stopped Partner, so I deserve this.

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Species: Lesser Treant
Status: Cursed
Lv: 25/25 (MAX)
HP: 86/141
MP: 3/92
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11 levels! Yes!
He was already low-leveled from the start, so it was a smooth increase.
Finally...... Good for you, Treant......

Now I don't have to keep worrying over Treant, thinking he'll never evolve.
To think it would take this long...... it was an arduous 24 levels.
Thank you, Fruit of Wisdom. I'm really glad it fell in Treant's mouth.
Maybe it's for the best that I didn't eat it (or Partner).
I was worried that he'd be a Lesser Treant forever.

【"............"】

For some reason, Treant is looking at me with troubled eyes.
W-What's the matter? You should look more happy.

As for Alo...... looking back to all her contributions in the battle, she's probably at MAX already.
She fought against a Rank B up close. I wouldn't be surprised if the exp points she got surpassed her max level considering she's almost at max herself.

"Ryujin-sama! Ryujin-sama!"

Alo runs at me and hugs my face, her hand shaking.
Easy there, if you come close to me so suddenly like that, I can't check your............ eh?

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Name: Alo
Species: Revana Low Lich
Status: Cursed
Lv: 63/65
HP: 362/378
MP: 88/397
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...... S-She only went up 4 levels......
Ehh? Is that it? Really?
I was so sure that Alo got half the overall exp distribution......

In my case...... I have a skill that doubles my exp points, so I may have been a little optimistic.
I mean, leveling does start to get more difficult once you get past LV 50......

"............?"

Alo looks at me strangely.
I inadvertently turn around in response.
Alo then tilts her head and enters my line of sight again.
I feel so miserable right now......

I'm sorry, Alo...... I'm so sorry......
It looks like we were a little short this time......
But, we can just pick up the pace inon the next hunt...... okay? So... don't beat yourself up.

Alo, after seeing my glum expression, faces down.
Alo......
Treant walks in and pats Alo's shoulder with his branch.
Alo turns to Treant with a disheveled face.
...... I know he's trying to cheer her up, but right now, anything he does will only have the opposite effect on her.

Petite Nightmare, who read the atmosphere, didn't say anything while shoving Treant aside.
Treant trips and falls out of balance, making a loud thud.
I-I get what you're feeling, but take it easy or you'll receive serious damage from your increased stats‥‥...

Alo, uninterested in Treant and Petite Nightmare's play acting, looks away and crouches down.
Y-You already look human-ish, so we don't need to hurry, right?
And, it would be bad if you get monster-like evolutions by rushing things......

"...... Just when I thought I'm finally strong enough to fight for Ryujin-sama"

Alo murmured in a soft voice.

H-Her sense of guilt is......
Y-You can still do it! It's just 2 more levels!
Come on, let's keep going! Onto the next hunt!