"Are you sure you do not regret that I am now possessing a girl's body?" She ask.
"No. With my
"I see"
We laid down watching the moon to go down. And watch as the sun rise from the horizon. The night's dark veil was replaced by blinding golden light of sunrise. Despite being there the whole time, watching, it felt so slow and so fast.
"Do you not sleep?"
"No. I do not need sleep. What about you, do evil spirits not sleep?"
"No. But now that I am in a body of a human I do feel sleepy"
The quiet forest regain some of its voice. The birds started whistling. A symphony from normal insects.
I woke her up.
"Let's have a little fight" I said.
"As a witch, I have a disadvantage against the holy attribute. Don't you think that fighting me knowing that seems a bit unfair, Master"
"Don't worry I won't use it."
With this I should be able to know the level of her capabilities.
Before going, I decided to bring Nunu with me so that he can gain experience. We went somewhere a bit far so that not to cause commotion.
"The battle will end after five minutes. Do you both accept this? Master?" (Nunu)
Both of us said yes and the match begin.
I already know what she can do anyway based on her status.
Using fire against the bugs she summon and dodging the curses. The only annoying thing is that her curses fluctuate a lot making it hard for me to avoid. It is significantly weaker than what curses are supposed to be but getting hit by it seems to irritating.
Using aura as a projectile she would also need to move around not to get hit.
So she decided not to use her specialty. Her specialty is supposed to be dark magic. Which is capable of wide range spells. It is a friendly match after all.
At first glance, the two of us maybe fighting but both of us are actually taking this half-heartedly. I won't even consider something like this as a warm up with my current abilities.
The time ended and we both stop.
I healed myself to remove the curses that hit me. It was somewhat annoying that I was actually hit by it. Twice at that.
Skill-wise, Nunu and Talep are no match for her. Talep may possess holy attributes and anti-magic while Nunu have the sturdy body of a dragon. But they would be overwhelmed in an instant by Melanie if she fought seriously with no hesitation.
"What are your plans now, Master?" (Melanie)
"I am planning to reach level 50"
Leveling up to level 49 is easy. But for those who reach level 50, their growth rate would be slowed by ten times which makes it really hard to make any progress. Once you reach level 100 the growth rate is a hundred times slower. While leveling up over 150 would be a thousand times slower. Which is why to those who have high level caps would level up if they find a good place. You get many skills if you have a high level cap, after all.
I am also quite interested in my next skill anyway.
"You two go back first"
They nodded.
"Melanie, please teach him some common sense"
"That is alright with me but shouldn't you be the one doing it, you are his father?"
"I did. It's just that it is too one sided if I teach him from my point of view, you know. He tends to get dense most of the times. And as a reminder, don't you dare teach him about things that he should not know"
"His a guy! A growing man at that! Why not let your son be a bit more free?" She scowled.
"It ain't normal for anyone who is barely three months old to know things like that. Well if the problem 'arise' I will take care of it"
"Hahaha! I didn't thought that you were the type to make jokes at topics like these!"
I hit her head. Twice.
"I'm sorry! No need to be so mean"
"Then get to it already"
While they went back to the city, I went into the forest. There are not much beast-type monsters here due to the outbreak. But there are still a lot of those insects.
[Status information]
Name: Michael Santiago
Class: Hero
Race: Human
Sex: Male
Age: 23
Level: 48
HP: 1,500/1,500
MP: 6,200/7,000
AP: 34,000/34,000
Strength: 40
Agility: 32
Stamina: 58
Intelligence: 197
Level cap: ???
Psychological state: ???
Status: ???
Abilities: Soul, Divine healing, Fire, Aura
Attributes: Holy
Slave(s):
-Nunu
-Alister
-Anthony
-Eric
-Paul
-Alicia
-Melanie
Blessing(s):
-Hero's gift
-Master of the Souls' gift
Title(s):
-Rune master
-Soul wizard
The Immortal Soldier]
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[Currently there are more than 300 souls in the skill
"No"
I'm going to use all those souls to make Nunu stronger.
"He may hide it very well but for the first time, my son wants something. And that is love! I can see in his eyes that he is envious to the couples holding hands and being lovey-dovey that he sees wherever we may be. It is a bit cute honestly but if he does get a girlfriend he has to be strong to protect her. Whoever it will be"
"You sure are one creepy parent" (Loki)
"I just pay attention. That's all"
"Your not afraid that he'll lose his V-card earlier than you?"
"No. I don't care about such things anyway"
I slaughtered all the monsters I meet until I level up.
[You have reached the required threshold. Additional skill acquired]
I then check what my additional skill is.
[Soul reconstruction: The ability to change the form of the soul and the soul core. Converging and diverging of souls. Success rate will depend on the level and proficiency of your
I should try it out when I go back.
I use my radar to find those who are my [Slaves]. I ended up in front of a building in a very suspicious inn. A freaking inn!
I burs-ted in, not caring about the staffs. I open the door to the room that they are in and saw them in bed. They have their own bed.
Phew.
Still, why the f*ck are they here. Their both panting while sleeping.
"Hey explain yourselves! Why do the two of you look so exhausted? It's as if you two run a marathon or something"
"We don't know. We suddenly felt a dizzy so we came to the nearest inn" She replied.
"She ain't lying" (Loki)
What does that mean? If she is telling the truth what could cause something like this?
"Then what is happening?"
"Can't tell you that" (Loki)
Ah!
I called Nrowe immediately.
-Nrowe, by any chance, is Alister in sleeping right now?
-Yes Sir. He suddenly felt dizzy and have fallen asleep so I made Alfred to take him to bed. We don't know why though. I am very sorry!
-It's okay just let him rest. I'm the one at fault here
-Yes Sir!
-What is the status over there?
-Currently we have made about ten thousand bars. We have a steady reliable workforce due to your help from all of the contracts you've made, Sir. Procuring the desired effects is also successful.
-Good.
I ended the call.
I look again at the two.
"For now rest. It seems I was the reason why you guys are in that state"
"H-how?" She ask.
"Because I reached level 50 I guess. Which is why all my 'slaves' who are connected to me via soul link are being like that"
"Well I am happy to hear that. Now you won't hit me again, right"
I nodded.
Wait, isn't this a perfect opportunity. I put runes around the entire room so that no one would be able to eavesdrop. Or more like so that no sound can go out.
I pulled off my glove in my right hand showing my "Hero" mark to Melanie. She was furious. After all, all witches have deep hatred towards 'The hero'.
"Y-you're a hero? The one that was chosen by the Gods?!" She screamed.
"It doesn't matter how loud you are. No one would be able to hear you. Now, you shut up and listen closely"
She was forced to close her mouth since I ordered her to do so.
"I don't really care about your hatred towards to those who are chosen as 'Heroes'. What matters to me is that you are someone I need to achieve my goals. So long as you can do what you want you won't bark at me, right?"
(TN: Bark as in to fight back.)
"..."
"Well? I won't know what your answer is if you don't speak. Of course I will kill you if you don't agree to this"
"What will you do if I break free from this?"
"About that, the moment you are able to remove from my power, which is a very big if, then your soul will naturally come to me. Besides, I don't think there would be anyone who have been granted the power of a superior ranking God just to anyone. So be my guest"
She agreed to my conditions in exchange that she will have her own fun more frequently.
"Since you are still tired you better rest. I will be doing my work right now"
I sat in a chair in front of Nunu. Unlike earlier he isn't panting anymore. With this I should be able to do it.
With my new skill, I pass down both
"I don't know what you are doing but this sure is a sight worth dying for" Melanie said.
Right now, countless little light balls that are twinkling like stars, a white aurora, and my aura that took form of various little version of animals filled the whole room. And a soothing sensation can be felt to all those who are inside.
Just like that it was successful. He now can use it to make himself stronger.
I told Melanie what I did.
"Shouldn't you be focusing to strengthen yourself instead?"
"I want those around me to get stronger as well so that I don't have to waste my time on some mobs along the way. Even if three intermediate holy knights and Nunu team up against you they would lose. But it would be easy for me to obliterate you since I'm already strong. Which is why they should be able to take care of those who aren't worth my time. There are just monsters in the world that even I can't comprehend"
"Honestly, I don't know if what you said was supposed to be a compliment or an insult"
"You can take it however you want"
After another hour...
"I'll be leaving. I put a protective runic barrier so you guys should be safe for a while"
"Well, bye. I hope you die so I can be free from this"
"Hahaha! If you want to keep on having your 'fun' you better be polite or I will discipline you myself"
I went out to look for Talep. I then found him in the encampment which is about to be taken down. There was a strange looking bird on his left shoulder.
"Sir. Mike, I am sorry but I need to go back to Aigreos."
"Why?" I ask.
"I also do not know why but what I do know is that it is something important. I am sorry again that I will be leaving so abruptly"
"No need to apologize. It can't be help after all"
"I do promise that I will help Sir. Zel"
"Please do"
Talep went to back to Aigreos with haste. The only reason why the outbreak ended earlier than expected is because they have low intelligence.
I went back to the inn were the two are currently staying. I open the door. Nunu is still sleeping while Melanie is reading a book.
" It looks like it will be just the three of us then"
"And where are you planning to go this time, master?" (Melanie)
"The magic kingdom. Three months from now there will be a banquet to celebrate the 'Hero' which is me. Before that, we are going to the magic kingdom"
"How do you even know that there will be a banquet?"
She said as she sips her tea.
"That is because they will be the one holding it. Naturally, many people with high status and influence will also come. If I am planning to make connections I better do it before the day of the banquet. Many would celebrate but many also hate the 'Hero' just like all the witches. If they don't know who I am affiliated with, it is in to my advantage, don't you think?"
She put down her book. Facing me with a dull expression.
"I can't even begin to comprehend how you are able to make plans like that"
I sat down in Nunu's bed, brushing his hair with my hand.
"I do want to go to the Elven Nation in the far east though. I'm sure my son will find some attractive beauties since elves are known for their beautiful faces"
"Knowing you, you will most likely corrupt the mind of the girl Nunu will fall for"
"How rude"
I scoffed.
"If you are planning on going to the magic kingdom do you have a hidden card to use against the tower master?"
"Of course. I already have out all my plans before coming here. Variables are meant to be taken advantage of or to completely obliterate them"
She look at the window with a sad expression.
"I assume I am also one of those variables"
"Yes. You are"
She took deep breaths.
"The tower master is known to be one of the strongest mage in history. One who is known as peerless among humans. Oh, just so you know she is also have a superior rank dragon as her contracted partner"
"And the reason you are telling me this is?
"You would have ordered me sooner or later for info anyway. I hold information due to old age after all"
I laughed.
"Do please behave when we get there then"
One week later...
"So this is the magic kingdom"
In the southern part of the empire...
"I wonder if my target is actually worth taking out"
A man with a cloak. The assassin hired by Fin Aplora.