Michael successfully took Vepar away from her legions. Without the one who is controlling them, the chain of command that relies on Vepar, the order of the army have decreased significantly without their leader.
Two legendary beast, a mid rank spirit, a dragon, an apostle, and a girl with exceptionally psychokinetic talent. They all should be able to hold some ground for a while even if there happens to be a legendary beast as well in the enemy's legions.
As we entered the training grounds which is a desert I immediately activated the skill that I just got.
"Abyssal world: Null"
[Mana and skills within the range of the caster will be sealed off]
I took the initiative and strike Vepar as she is still confuse.
"What did you do?!"
Despite the confusion, Vepar was able to somehow evade Michael's stab from a knife, but it left her being grazed by it.
Calming herself down she had cast aside any trivial questions that appeared in her mind and focus all her attention to the man right before him. The man before him was somehow able to transport her to another place in a flash and is also capable of removing the mana and to restrict the use of all her skills.
In less than ten seconds she arrived at the right answer.
(No matter what kind of God that is backing him does not have the ability to grant a blessing that can forcefully block the use of skills, as skills are power that all Gods and Demons gave to this world. The only thing that can do such preposterous feat would be an extremely powerful skill from the forbidden grimoire of Solomon)
Instead of rage, she was filled with utter joy. She thought that if she emerge victorious on their fight she'd be able to take away one of the page of Solomon. The thought of being more use to her master brought her into a state of ecstasy.
"Phantom World: Space alteration"
When I experimented back then, Alfred had quite a hard time from my space alteration. If someone who has such high physical prowess then a demon lord that specialize in magic won't be able to fend themselves from this. It's not like she has the same stats as Levi since she is lower than him.
Aura is not mana nor is it magic but pure inner energy that come from cultivation of the soul which can also be called as pure inner energy. Therefore Michael was able to freely control the space around him and restraint Vepar.
"I don't s-sense any mana c-coming from you! H-how are you doing this?!"
"How I am doing this is not important, the real problem you should be worried about is the fact that you already lost the moment you accepted my challenge"
No water. No mana. No skills to use. One would suffer through defeat if they ever face an opponent with no prior knowledge about such things.
A completely advantageous position for me.
The effects of the poison started to work. The knife was laced with a very lethal poison that has three effects. Extreme drowsiness, properties that disrupt the functions of the organs for a short while, and paralysis. It was made when Michael first came to the magic kingdom and decided to make such things in his free time.
I tied Vepar with enchanted ropes and remove the effects of phantom world and abyssal world.
"Lustful world: Seducer"
There is no telling whether the ropes will have an effect so just in case I also activated lustful world.
As I try to brainwash Vepar another unbelievable notification pop up.
[Target is immune to all mind control and soul control. Soul contract will also won't work]
[Reason: The target(Vepar) made an unbreakable vow to the one she serves. As long as she stays loyal to that person, you won't be able control her in any means]
"Loki, if I kill her and resurrect her again, will I be able to control her?"
"No. That is because she still has her loyalty even if you were to resurrect her again. And since you can't alter her memories you won't be able to change the target of her loyalty as well"
Now that is annoying.
I ended up killing Vepar instead and absorbing away her soul to increase my aura capacity in one go. I put her body in my inventory as it might come in handy later.
Based on her memories, one demon lord is equal to one tenth to the power of the tower master. So if there was ten of them at the same time they'd be on equal standing in terms of power but realistically they'd need at least twenty to even have a chance against her.
Six demon generals and twenty one demon lords left to hunt, I guess.
Including the remaining numbers of the demon lords as well as the power of the other remaining seven demon generals, I would say that this is one of the most important information I got.
The most dangerous among all of them, excluding the demon king would be Torture king Crowley. Other than his overpowered skills, his ability to naturally control probability without the use of mana or any skills would be the most troubling one. I can't possibly cancel something like that even within my own temporary dimension.
Due to Asmodeu's anger towards me I won't be able to summon a demonic type spirit. I don't really need another one anyway. Nor do I need another water spirit.
After an hour,
"I better get back now. Absorbing Vepar's soul quickly is putting a lot of strain on me despite healing myself already. But those kids better be doing alright"
[Quest of the Goddess of Water is completed]
[You will receive the rewards after getting back to the sirens domain]
Those guys are beasts. They basically beat a hundred thousand on their own. I shouldn't be worried for them next time now that I know what they are capable of.
...
Shortly after Michael disappeared to fight with the demon lord Vepar, all those who were left engage in combat.
"I will take care of the defense, you guys go crazy"
Steeling herself, Layla provided support to everyone with her versatile telekinesis. Whenever there is an attack that they do not notice she would change the trajectory midway. Nunu on the other hand is a fire dragon, his fire and explosive abilities are rendered useless in a finite space underwater while battling with over a hundred thousand so he decided to stay beside Layla to protect her from projectiles.
"Grand magic: Symphony of storm"
Inosi's chain lightning attack took out thousands of sea monsters in one go. Putting the elemental category, the attack was really effective.
Nia blasted ice spears to all directions. At first glance you may say that it was done haphazardly but all spears hit their targets right between the eyes. Absolute precision.
"Hahaha! Come at me you stinking fishes!" Alfred yelled as he fight.
"How barbaric for a royal" Udo whispered under his breath. He was the only one other than Michael and Inosi within their group who knows that Alfred is from a royal family. For a member from any royal family to act in such a barbaric manner disgusted the elegant Udo, but he had no choice since he is desperate for the otherworldly delicacies.
They were doing great with killing all the monsters that attack them.
"Spirits? So the one who challenged lady Vepar was your master. Be glad that I will be the one to kill you all"
A legendary beast appeared just like what Michael thought. A giant sea monster with an appearance similar to a shark.
"Just like the angels from the celestial realm(Heaven) and the demons from the demonic realm(Hell), we spirits that came from the spirit realm are immortal. No matter how many times you kill us we will not die. We will simply go back to the spirit realm.
Well, I don't think an ignorant creature who can just talk is capable of such things so do try your best because I will present your head to my master for additional rewards"
All of them except Alfred was drawn to Udo's words. 'Additional reward from killing a legendary beast'. For a summoner and a soul wizard like their master, it will truly be a great gift. And so all of their attention went to the legendary shark-like beast.
"Grand magic: Hunger"
The legendary shark-like beast casted a grand magic that affected all the other sea monsters. Their strength and speed rose to another level. Despite all this, everyone was smiling, thinking about what kind of reward they will get from their master.
"Grand magic: Maelstrom" (Udo)
"Grand magic: Smite of the thunder God" (Inosi)
"Grand magic: Flame cannon" (Nunu)
"Grand magic: Frozen heart" (Nia)
(TN: This is Fegonia speaking on monster language)
The four grand magic from the four were all directed to the legendary shark-like beast. As they fired simultaneously it cause an explosion due to the clash of four different elements. Fortunately, Udo's control over the water has not broken yet even after the explosion.
The opponent did not suffered much. It apparently possess high magical resistance. But the fact that tens of thousands of sea monsters were obliterated is an unchangeable fact.
Not all can possess such resistances to begin with.
"Hahaha! Go ahead, try again! You weaklings will never leave a scar on my invincible body!"
"Wait, what is he doing?!" Layla pointed to Alfred who is swimming towards the legendary beast.
"It looks like my own food wishes to come to me himself" The beast laugh.
The giant shark charged towards Alfred. Right before reaching the shark's mouth Alfred propelled himself to the side from the recoil of releasing aura.
"Warstyle: Third form, rupture"
Alfred have successfully mastered the first and third form of the warstyle that Michael taught him. Due to the beast man's rapid recovery and latent talent that he possess he is able to continuously train himself despite the pain from the backlash of using it.
Alfred unknowingly hit the shark's heart making the organs inside to explode due to the sheer power he created. The level of vibration that Alfred can generate in his body would be around magnitude three in the Richter scale. A magnitude three earthquake is considered minor but a strike containing the force in one blow and the physical capabilities of Alfred as a beast man exceeded everyone's expectations.
He defeated the legendary beast in one strike. A truly fascinating feat that no ordinary man can do.
As Layla look at Alfred with respect, Nunu mistook it and thought that Layla has fallen for Alfred.
The other sea monsters froze on their place. Their instincts told them that, now that there are no more strong individuals in their part how could they possibly beat such powerful individuals like them. They felt fear but they are all loyal towards Vepar. They charge knowing that they'd still die, laying their lives for the one that they serve.
...
As I return after absorbing Vepar's soul the scene was quite horrendous.
"Master!"
"You all, stop! Stay where you are and let me rest first!"
These guy sure are excited for their rewards. Is it just me or is Nunu glaring at Alfred? Knowing him, it is most likely about Layla.
"Grand magic: Soul chamber"
With this grand magic, all the soul energy within range won't disperse. I will have to take my time collecting it all. Some have already disappeared but a lot are still here so it is fine.
-Zoe, how are things on your side?
-There were thousands of sea monsters. No casualties. And I am sorry to say that there was not enough rope to tie all the sea monsters. So I tied those who are strong, master.
-It's okay. Take some rest we will get there shortly.
After I dump all the soul cores and soul energy to my
[Kill count]
Sea sub-dragons: 80/80
Sea monsters: 107,493/107,493
Demon lord, Vepar: 1/1
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Now I finally can receive the rewards later!
I distributed the rewards which is the soul energy. Since Alfred was the main star who killed a legendary beast that no one was able to make a scratch of, he receive the most and his aura capacity increased a lot.
Next would be Inosi and Udo. I gave Udo all the biscuits I currently have and promise him to give him the missing ones after I made some again. As for Inosi I gave him a book which greatly intrigue him. Because of the amount of soul, Inosi break through and had a rank up. He is now officially a high rank spirit.
I ask Layla what she wanted since I don't know what she wants since she has only been in the group just recently.
"Come with me"
I followed her somewhere far away from the rest. I guess she doesn't want me the others to hear what she is going to say.
"Y-you are Nunu's father, right?"
"Yes"
"You know him better than anyone else?"
"Of course"
"Then. Do you know his favorite color?" She said with a blushed face.
Hohoho~ I see what's going on here. YOUTH!!! Since I have natural instincts I can tell that she is starting to produce some pheromones, just a bit. So she want to take it to the next base.
"Yes. His favorite color is... black. Just so you know I know what you are thinking, and yes I am prepared. I have some clothes here that are black with your measurements. Should I give it to you later?"
"H-how did you know?!"
"Only an idiot won't notice when you two love birds are flirting with each other every second. You two want to advance forward but are scared at the same time. I get it. I will help you!"
"Really?"
Of course I am. He won't be lazing off in training when you're around.
"Be prepared tonight. Because I will lecture my son later on. And also drink one pill from this bottle" I handed her a glass bottle with a lot of medicine, "I repeat, you will only need to drink one tonight, you should only drink this when you two 'do it'. It is an absolute rule, okay?"
"Yes!"
The bottle that I gave her were birth control pills. But she doesn't need to know that so that is that.
"By the way, I am honestly surprised that you are not somewhat traumatized or anything from experiencing something like this. I thought that since you are a member of the imperial family, you would be afraid and crying by the time I get back"
"I'm sorry to say but I am not some pushover just because I am a girl. I can handle my own weight"
Nunu sure did chose a good candidate for him. Hmm~ As of now my impression of her is slowly going up which is good so I am expecting many things from now on. Hehehe.
Layla went back and Nunu came to me as I signaled him.
"Nunu, do you want to take a step forward with your relationship with Layla?"
"Y-yes master!"
"Then tonight light up this candle in a safe place in the room, okay?" I gave him a candle from my inventory.
"This candle?"
"Yes. It has special properties. Don't worry and just trust me, got that?"
"Yes!"
"Also, take this bottle of lotion. I'm sure it will be handy tonight"
"I see. I understand and I shall do as you say"
With this, the plan of moving forward is now on play.
...
After getting some rest, we went back to the siren's domain. Of course, I took some of the strong creatures carcasses before we left.
As we enter the sirens domain,
[You have receive the rewards for completing the 'Quest of the Goddess of Water']
[Do you want to give the blessing to the water spirit?]
"No. I will be the one to receive it"
Michael's group look at him thinking "Who is he talking to? The Gods maybe?" as they hear him to talk out of nowhere.
[As you already possess multiple blessings already, ten thousand mana from your mana pool will be sacrifice to safely put the blessing. Do you give your consent for it?]
"Yes"
It doesn't concern if a God or Demon were to give their blessings randomly. It's not like they would be affected in any negative way. Rather, if the one they gave a blessing were to achieve something great then the one who gave the blessing to that person will receive additional power. The only thing that could bring shame to a God or Demon is if their apostle were to die from some stupid reason.
[You now have receive the rewards]
1.) Effects of the blessing of the Goddess of Water:
Skill: Water manipulation- The ability to control any liquid within range.
Special skill: Aquatic world- The ability to create a dome of water where all other elemental power will be reduced by half while strengthening the caster by three times.
2.) Affinity to all water spirits have reach the max.
3.) Affinity towards wind, earth, and plant attributes have increased by fifty
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[You have broken a law of the world]
Here it is. Hypothetically speaking, the chances of it happening was extremely low and yet here I am.
[You have gained the secondary class: Shaman]
Udo's dual class was a natural one. He already had it at the moment he was born. So I thought that if you have a high affinity towards spirits and you are also a spirit summoner doesn't that mean that you are already a shaman?
A shaman is someone who is capable of talking to the spirits whose rank is lower than oneself to borrow their powers and sometimes even summon them for help. With my multiple blessings, if it means that I will have to sacrifice some of my mana pool limit in exchange for a really convenient class, then I won't hesitate to do so.
The law that I break is also a natural one. There are no such things as secondary class in this world. Having dual class is extremely rare since two classes have perfect harmony and compatibility. Therefore, someone like me who is a hero just broke a law of this world.
[Status information]
Name: Michael Santiago
Class: Hero
Secondary class: Shaman
Race: Human
Sex: Male
Age: 23
Level: 0
HP: 10,000/10,000
MP: 130,000/130,000
AP: 64,000/64,000
Strength: 44
Agility: 39
Stamina: 65
Intelligence: 205
Level cap: 0
Psychological state: ???
Status: None
Abilities: 7
Attributes: 2
Slave(s): 7
Spirit familiar(s): 6
Title(s): 4
Blessing(s): 6
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At the rate of my growth fighting with Levi even in his peak won't be a pipe dream anymore.
"Inosi, how are things going on your end?"
"Project H started with no problems. They would be usable in the next three months, master"
"That's good. Make sure that they are also durable enough physically. And also, regarding heir bodies make it similar to size of a human's. That would be more beneficial to use"
"Understood"
...
The sirens celebrated. Now that there won't be anyone to kill them they can now safely hunt their food. They have offered songs and dances to us.
For the sirens it was taboo to learn the name of any outsiders. But despite about their tradition the gratitude they express is truly heart warming.
With the sirens help, we were able to send Inosi back to the northern continent via teleportation. Their knowledge about ancient magic were really helpful.
As the night came, I made sure to sneak inside Nunu and Layla's room. I put some sound proofing barriers while I am the only who will be able to hear it. This is for future research so it should be fine! I am asexual and am doing this for a noble cause so it should be okay!
No regrets!
...
When morning came someone came to my room and told me that the elder was inviting me for a talk. As I enter her room there were food and drinks, breakfast huh. I sat down on the pillow provided.
"I would like to have some form of contract with you Sir. Apostle"
"A contract? Why so suddenly?"
"It is because you are someone who can protect us from such danger, for you are a very powerful one who is surrounded by also strong individuals. We sirens will also provide support or help in any way we can"
That is true. The war of the demons and the other races are nearing so having someone to help you would be the norm.
"And what was the deciding factor exactly for this decision?"
"The spirits. They said that you are a very generous man who would not abandon his subjects just like that of a righteous king"
That's because my affinity to the water spirits are at max level. That's why they are biased.
"Would it be alright if I were to put a teleportation circle here that connects to my base?"
"That would be alright"
As we talk about the contents of the contract, we decided to put the teleportation circle near the elder's room for safety purposes. Even if the sirens were to attack us out of nowhere, the teleportation gate in my end would be put near the room where Inosi is operating. As 'Project H' only needs three more months the protection they ask from me would be a lot more easier with an army like 'that'.
[Skill evolution will now begin]
Another skill evolution.
[Novice soul contractor has evolve to Intermediate soul contractor]
[Effects]
-Limit of soul contracts that can be made per month is <6>.
-Title
-The power of the
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This is a lot better than I thought it would be.
I contacted Gwen and gave her ten kilos of frost magi stones for creating a teleportation portal here back to my base. She also promised not to tell a soul about the location of the sirens' domain.
With me as the sole connector of the sirens to the outside world. With this, when the 'Project H' finishes, I will have an unlimited workers that can guard the sirens and also mine for free without worrying about food or them taking any breaks.
Ruling over the waters in this part of the world would be beneficial for me since I am planning to create a way of transportation to the eastern continent from the northern continent when the whole northern continent falls into my hands.
For now we should get going to the multiracial kingdom, Ochikris. The kingdom which is the exact opposite of Xyhn. From what I have heard in the southern part of their country, [Daedalus' labyrinth]. A legendary artificer who created a labyrinth which consists of a hundred floors just like [Hel's labyrinth]. A labyrinth where all kinds of golems spawns infinitely making it a good tourist attraction since the golems possess magic crystals. Depending on the golem the magic crystal's value will also change. One of the reasons why the Ochikris kingdom was able to prosper to such extent.
They better be enjoying their time monopolizing the dungeon since it will be mine later on.