I Became the Weakest Summon of the Genius Summoner

Chapter 32. The First Party is a Success

"Haha-! As expected! With you supporting at the front line, it's so easy! Right?"

Nod-

The Lizardman had recklessly charged at the big boar and took quite a hit from its tusk.

However, it was a tough creature, and when it began pounding on the boar chaotically with paralyzing attacks, even the big boar quickly dropped down.

And I had reached a level where I could take down the big boar without much loss of stamina.

With an overall increase in my stats, I wasn't easily hit by the big boar's attacks, so there was little risk of significant stamina loss.

"Let's go! Let's sweep everything clean!"

Yeon-hee exclaimed confidently after finishing the butchery, but upon seeing the battlefield, where approximately 80 big boars and goblins were tangled up, she cautiously fled.

"Whew— that's a bit unfair! There are so many!!"

'Huhuhu— she's so cute...'

Each of Yeon-hee's slightly clumsy actions was a great joy to me.

In the end, we were able to complete the hunt without much trouble today, and when we met again at home, Yeon-hee handed me something and said, "Leather armor!! I spent extra to have it tanned, so it's much lighter."

Nod-

'Hmm— it seems to be the right size, the finishing is fine, and it's well waxed.'

Satisfied with its quality, I nervously donned the leather armor.

It didn't cover my entire body, but it covered quite a bit except for my arms and legs. There was no significant discomfort when moving.

'Even though I'm mostly bones, it feels like I'm wearing it.'

I was worried it might slip off due to the looseness, but it seemed to have some adjusting mechanism, similar to how acid spray is held in place.

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Big Boar Leather Armor

- Defense +12

- Durability 80/80

- This armor, made of decent leather, was crafted with considerable dedication.

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'The performance is satisfying at this level. Now, even if I clash with a big boar, I don't have to worry about stamina loss.'

The increase, although only 12, had a durability of 80, suggesting the touch of someone close to a master craftsman.

I nodded and twisted my body left and right. It was slightly stiff, but I'd grow accustomed to it if I broke it in for just a few days.

"Wow~ Ilwol, you look like a model in that armor."

"Thunk—"

When I bent my upper body and struck a model pose, Yeon-hee burst out laughing, rolling over.

【Hey—! Keep the laughter down!!】

"Giggle! Shh, shh— the neighbor's going to get upset again."

But she was immediately chastised by the neighbor.

'Sigh... She's currently making about 7-8 million won a month. It's quite a good income, more than most D-rankers earn, but considering she had to pay off debts while living, moving to a better home is still far away. I should explore more aggressively.'

Indeed, our income had skyrocketed, but we still couldn't escape this small room.

"Lizard No. 1, should I get you some armor too? We have plenty of materials."

Scurry-scur— hiss!!

"Hmm— do you dislike it that much? Well, biologically, it makes sense."

Yeon-hee smacked her lips in disappointment while I kept practicing, moving my body in the armor.

The next day.

Completing the big boar dungeon hunt without any issues, Yeon-hee leveled up, allowing her to add another Lizardman to her summons.

Sitting in the room, looking at the two runes on the floor, my mouth watered.

Runes, which hadn't appeared for a while, dropped two at once after defeating the big boar. Moreover, both runes were the rare-thorn runes.

Rune of Thorns (Common)

- Reflects +2 damage when hit

Rune of Thorns (Common)

- Reflects +3 damage when hit

"These are just common runes, but aren't they really good? Let me check the search..."

'They're nice. These are essential for tanks. Although they're of a common grade, they're still useful.'

"As expected, they have good reviews. It says they're the best choice for lower-rank hunters along with 【Rune of Swift】. Hmm— let's use both for Ilwol for now!"

'Hmm... that's a bit much.'

When I lightly tapped my jaw and shook my head, Yeon-hee was startled and asked, "Why? It's really good, Ilwol."

I indicated a round shape on the floor with my fingers to Yeon-hee, and she quickly understood, summoning the armored beetle, 'Clack-clack'.

"Do you want to give it to this guy? Hmm... It does have a provocation effect, so it makes sense..."

'Let's stick to the basics. I don't get hit often anyway.'

She pouted for a moment, but soon laid the thorn runes neatly in front of Clack-clack.

"Clack-clack, you use this. Ilwol doesn't want it. Hmph!"

'... Is she a child?'

I was taken aback for a moment, but her puffed cheeks and sulky demeanor were endearing.

Clack-clack stood still for a while, then placed its antenna on the thorn runes. The two dark red stones disappeared instantly.

'This should significantly increase Yeon-hee's survival rate.'

"Hehe— it's impressive that it understands."

Watching Yeon-hee pet the glistening shell of the armored beetle, I fell into thought.

'Now I need to decide where to go... Hmm. I shouldn't interfere with this.'

Having extracted all we could from the big boar dungeon, Yeon-hee was determined to head to the fire monkey dungeon next.

We spent a rare full day resting while browsing for a party to join for the fire monkey dungeon.

'Does she not even think of me as a summoned creature...?'

As if it were the most natural thing, she showed me the hunter community site on her phone, asking about this party and that party.

Since it was a suitable role for me, I carefully selected a party, feeling a little nervous about the coming day.

When I was summoned from the dark space, I was taken aback by the slightly unfamiliar sight.

No, it was oddly unsettling precisely because it was too familiar.

'A dungeon gate? Well, I'm fine here, but...'

Standing in front of the dungeon gate before entering, I found myself facing four hunters who were curiously observing me.

"Wow!! This is amazing. Hey, what's this guy's name?"

"I-Ilwol..."

Yeon-hee cautiously told them my name, and the woman who asked laughed heartily when she found out I actually had a name.

With short red hair and a leather armor similar to mine, her name was Shin Suran.

'Haven't heard of her, pass.'

With a broad-bladed sword slung over her shoulder suited for defense, she seemed to be more of a front-liner, but her lithe figure made me doubt if she could truly fulfill such a role.

'Does she even exercise... She shouldn't rely solely on her stats.'

However, roles could vary depending on abilities, so I moved on to the next person.

"Since your interview video, it's been a while. So, what are its stats? I think it's alright to disclose them since it's not the summoner themselves."

A sturdy man with a military-style haircut, Han Manwoo, was curious about my performance and questioned Yeon-hee.

Yeon-hee hesitated, glancing at me, and when I nodded, she conveyed a few details about me to the hunters in a timid voice.

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【Skeleton Soldier Ilwol - Lv.19】

Strength: 55
Agility: 56
Stamina: 53
Intelligence: 24
Magic Power:: 53
Resistance: 1
Sense: 21
Recovery: 5

Traits: Calm, Protector, Kleptomancy, 98 Lives, Adhesion
Skills: Heavy Strike, Stealth, Dagger Throw, Acid Spray, Basic Conversion, Reckless Charge

Equipment: Kobold's Crude Stone Hammer, Big Boar Leather Armor

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Currently, I was at the end of level 19, just shy of reaching level 20. Yeon-hee shared my Strength, Agility, and Stamina stats with the hunters.

"Huh? Wow, it's better than you, Uncheol? Hahaha!!"

Han Manwoo, who had asked the question, gestured with the large round shield he was holding towards another shield-bearing man as he laughed.

The man pointed out blushed deeply, protested, "Stats aren't everything! And honestly, I don't have high expectations for a skeleton soldier. They're usually pretty rigid and not very helpful."

"Well, it's a fact that it's stronger than you, so there you have it. Hahaha!!"

"Ugh, really..."

And finally, a young woman in a robe introduced herself as Yu Dali, revealing her face by removing her hood.

"Ah, hello..."

"Hello. Nice to see you again."

She was the mage we had met while tackling a medium-sized Goblin village before; she specialized in nature magic.

It wasn't a coincidence; while browsing yesterday, I saw a post from a party she was part of and applied hastily.

I vaguely remembered a woman using nature-type magic when the Orc Commander first appeared.

At the very least, she was someone who would rise to C-rank and above in a few years.

'She seems to prefer places where the front line is solid. Last time, she took a leading role in a tank-filled party.'

Whether she simply wanted to stand out or prioritized her safety foremost was unknown.

'This is the best combination for a first party. It couldn't get any better.'

"So, now that we've done a quick introduction, let's discuss formation. Well, there's not much to say, but it's good to establish it clearly."

Han Manwoo seemed to be the leader of this party.

Of course, once in combat, the mage would take the lead, but from Yu Dali's silence, it was clear they'd discussed things beforehand.