048 The Two Bathing
"Is this the so-called high-level Player privilege? It's indeed quite useful."
When Yuuki Asuna saw the APP's explanation, she immediately understood how much help these two privileges Asagiri unlocked after becoming a high-level Player would bring to the team.
The first privilege allows one to get keywords hinting at the instance when entering the queue, and choose the most suitable corresponding instance from several keyword hints.
According to the current team composition, although Yuuki Asuna obtained the skill "Stinger" and possesses the Exorcist Longsword which can eliminate spirits, overall, she is still inclined towards a melee physical damage role.
As for Iwanaga Kotoko, although it is not yet known what specific rewards she obtained after clearing this instance, based on Iwanaga Kotoko's unique talent and the restriction that she can only master "anomalous" type skills, what she is best at dealing with is definitely anomalous instances.
As for Asagiri, the team leader...
To be honest, Yuuki Asuna found it difficult to define what type of Player the other person belonged to.
The existence of Human Asura provided him with powerful close combat ability. The Persona Alice newly obtained in this instance is a large-scale AOE group attack magic skill, and his profession, Diplomat, cannot directly provide combat power and is of an auxiliary type, but combined with Asagiri's unique style of action, it can always provide certain unexpected effects at critical moments.
There's also the wondrous skill "Kings Gambit", which requires cooperation with other Players. If the user has a clear judgment of the battle situation, it can instantly turn the tide.
Should be considered... all-rounder?
In short, with Asagiri possessing the first privilege, he can choose the most suitable corresponding instance with the highest chance of clearance from the keywords given by the system, based on the team's composition.
However, the other privilege is the key.
Deciding the quantity and type of rewards oneself, what does this mean?
It means Asagiri can adjust the rewards he receives after clearing an instance based on his own needs, or even the needs of the entire team. For example, currently, Iwanaga Kotoko, Yuuki Asuna, and himself have not obtained any armor-type equipment. Then, for the next clearance reward, he can use the privilege to limit the system to issue armor-type equipment.
"Utsunomiya, you..."
Yuuki Asuna turned her head, and just as she was about to say something, she noticed that Asagiri's complexion wasn't very good, and he seemed very tired.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell, or were you injured in the recent battle?"
Facing Asuna Yuuki's concerned inquiry, Asagiri just waved his hand and replied with a smile.
"It's nothing, just excessive consumption of mental and physical energy. With my current physical condition, I can summon twice consecutively while ensuring I can still move even if the Persona is destroyed. If I go all out, the limit is three consecutive times."
"You were indeed forcing yourself..."
Yuuki Asuna quickly poured a glass of water and actively handed it to Asagiri's lips. She frowned slightly, her tone a little displeased, but more so worried.
"You, why do you have to save face? If you're not feeling well, couldn't you just tell me directly?"
"I don't drink water."
Asagiri gently pushed away the water cup Asuna Yuuki handed over and said righteously.
"There's frozen Coca-Cola in the fridge, get a can for me."
"Sigh... okay."
After Yuuki Asuna handed over the frozen Coca-Cola, Asagiri took a big gulp, and his spirits seemed to lift a little.
"It has to be frozen Coca-Cola."
As his voice fell, Asagiri suddenly leaned closer to Yuuki Asuna, staring intently into her eyes. Yuuki Asuna was startled by his sudden action and instinctively dodged backward, saying with a slight blush.
"You... what are you doing? Have you gone wild?"
"Did you know, Asuna Yuuki."
Asagiri slowly and seriously began to speak.
"According to scientific research, after experiencing extremely dangerous situations, humans develop a strong desire to reproduce. This is an instinct etched into our DNA to ensure the continuation of our genes and species."
Hearing this, Yuuki Asuna's cheeks turned even redder, and she stammered.
"You... you wouldn't be trying to find me... find me to... to..."
Yuuki Asuna simply couldn't say the word "reproduce", her face growing redder and redder.
"I did before, but not now."
"Before..."
Hearing Asagiri's words, Yuuki Asuna suddenly felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. She abruptly stood up, suppressing her emotions, let out a long breath, and calmly raised her hand to smooth her long hair, saying in a composed tone.
"Oh, I understand what you mean. Yes, Iwanaga Kotoko is indeed very cute. Don't worry, I'll maintain an appropriate distance as a teammate from now on and won't let Iwanaga Kotoko misunderstand..."
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Huh? What are you saying now?"
Seeing Yuuki Asuna's puzzled expression, Asagiri raised his hand and pointed to her pant leg.
"Didn't you jump into that water tank? The water in there had corpses soaking in it. Aren't you planning to take a bath right away?"
Hearing Asagiri say this, Yuuki Asuna finally reacted belatedly, a blush spreading across her pretty face.
"Oh, right... I need to take a bath, but..."
Yuuki Asuna looked at Asagiri, who was sitting on the sofa, and tentatively asked.
"You don't mind if I take a bath at your place?"
"Not at all. If we could wash together, that would be even better."
"Who... who wants to wash with you!"
Yuuki Asuna said this with a flushed face, then picked up the clothes she had worn before entering the dungeon from the sofa and ran into the bathroom of the guest room bedroom.
Similarly, Asagiri also took a bath, but of course, not together.
His master bedroom had an independent bathroom. After all, it was a large, luxurious apartment in Shibuya, so it was naturally impossible to only have one bathroom.
.......
After taking a bath, Yuuki Asuna changed into clean clothes and walked out of the bathroom.
Although the clothes were clean, for her, who had a slight obsession with cleanliness, the black tights she had worn all day at school would definitely not be worn a second time. So, she simply went bare-legged, her fair feet stepping directly onto the cold floor of the living room.
"Finished?"
When Yuuki Asuna came out, she saw Asagiri, who had also finished his bath and changed into clean clothes, sitting on the sofa, wiping his hair with a towel.
A faint ray of morning light from outside the window fell on the side of his face.
At this moment, a wave of excitement surged in Yuuki Asuna's heart.
Utsunomiya...
He's really good-looking...
The lack of hot water and the increasing temperature in the Hotel dungeon were foreshadowing, but it has nothing to do with the Floating Corpse Evil Spirit.