After grueling minutes of explanation, Arthur finally managed to take a breather.
Arthur left out important details like how high his stats and Lucia's race because he didn't know what their reaction would be. And also his new skill. He wanted to see the look of their surprise once again when the time was right.
"I'm very sorry for attacking you earlier, Miss Elisse." Lucia politely bowed.
"It's okay, in the end no one got hurt." Elisse smiled at Lucia.
Lylia, Regas and Zeke nodded at the same time at Elisse's words. Lucia was simply confused because she had seen people she didn't know barge in Arthur's room.
Honestly, the one who was at fault here was Arthur himself because he forgot to introduce Lucia to his family!
Lucia also nodded and didn't say anything anymore, the aura she gave off was like a complete different person unlike how she is when she's with Arthur alone.
Clap!
Everyone's attention was caught by Regas, "And with that let us celebrate Arthur's achievement!"
After that the family had a wonderful time, Arthur also didn't forget to call out Kent which surprised his family once again. At first Lucia and Kent were hesitant to eat with their master's family however because of Arthur's persistence, he managed to convince them that if they don't eat with him then they could just forget about being with Arthur.
While eating, the family would sometimes ask Lucia or Kent some questions. Kent would reply politely while Lucia on the other hand, would just nod or give brief answers. The family didn't mind Lucia's behavior and concluded that she's just a cold person who doesn't like to say much.
Aside from that, the party was a great success and they had a great time.
. . .
"Art, remember that the winner is always the one who survives. Also, it's fine if you don't come back home every time. You can just come back here once a month or perhaps if you have something to do, you can take it longer. Because that's part of the adventure. Just don't get yourself killed okay?" Lylia worriedly reminded Arthur.
"You're mom's right, Art. Ah, right, I requested another sword for you. Here, take it." Regas handed Arthur, a black katana with green lining.
"The novice blacksmith got lucky and managed to pull off to make a weapon with poison properties by adding the fang you gave as an ingredient." He added.
Arthur received his katana and was quite happy with it. He inspected it and found out that it was a Rare rated weapon and have a skill effect to it.
"Don't worry, mom. Thanks, dad. Thank you for the party, everyone." Arthur genuinely smiled as he looked at everyone who was present.
He bid his farewell to his family and once again left for the gates. Arthur walked a little farther to where there won't be any other people. He doubled check his surroundings and upon confirming that there was no one, "Lucia." He called out.
Lucia went inside Arthur's domain after, eating. Only Arthur was worthy of her affection and although she didn't want to be rude to Arthur and his family, she couldn't help herself being cold to people other than Arthur.
"Please forgive me, master for being cold to your family." The moment she appeared, she kneeled and immediately apologizes for her sin. Her face was showing intense emotions of regret and sadness. An exact opposite of how cold she is to other people.
Honestly, Arthur didn't call her for that. He didn't mind it one bit on how she acted towards his family. I mean it's not like she have any attachments to them right?
Arthur sighed, "Lucia, I didn't call you for that. But since we're on this topic, it's okay if you act cold of whatever to them my only wish is that when we're strong enough and my family is in danger, I hope you would help me in protecting them."
Lucia's eyes widened, "I'll protect them with my life, master!"
He sighed once again, he felt like he was sighing more since Lucia came. Because all she seemed to care for is his whole being. He walked towards Lucia and cups her beautiful face, he could see waters forming in the corner of her eyes. "Then how can you also protect me if you're dead, Lucia?"
This was his indirect way of saying, 'Protect them but don't die.' And Lucia understood it perfectly.
Lucia's affection towards Arthur deepened once more to the point where not even Lucia herself could fathom.
"Stand up, Lucia. Kent, both of you look out for any disturbance. I'm going to summon, new comrades."
Lucia nodded as she stood up and heightened her senses to the best that she could. Kent appeared and immediately obeyed Arthur's command.
Arthur checked his summoning skill, "Five summons, huh. That's enough. Summon x5."
Just then, five new summons appeared in front of Arthur.
[You have summoned Pom (Uncommon).]
[You have summoned Geru (Normal).]
[You have summoned... ]
[You have summoned... ]
[You have summoned Nyx (Epic).]
Three Normal, one Uncommon and one Epic.
Arthur's eyes lit up when he saw the rarity of one of his new summons. 'Yes, Epic!'
He told them to stay in his domain until further notice, except for Nyx.
Nyx was a blob looking creature, its color was black with red lining that looked like veins. If a human from Earth would look at it, then they will definitely say that it looked like a certain alien who would love to eat a human with spider powers.
When Arthur inspected Nyx, he was shocked and his joy wasn't that below of when he summoned Lucia.
[ Nyx, The Symbiote -
Rating : Epic
Level : 0
Race : Unknown
Job : Symbiote
*Nyx is unable to gain any stats and level. However when Nyx chooses a host, Nyx will then copy 60% of the host's stats and add it to its host.
*When the host equips Nyx, Nyx will cover the host's nose down to the host's feet with its entire being. Nyx will then serve as an extra layer of protection for the host. The host will also gain an insane amount of health regeneration.
*Nyx's weakness is fire. As long as Nyx's existence isn't obliterated, Nyx will be able to resurrect itself if given enough time.
*When Nyx enters the state of resurrection, the host's stats given by Nyx will be removed. The host will acquire the stats again when Nyx is fully resurrected.
Active Skills : Symbiosis (First Tier Skill Level 5)
Passive Skills : Devour (First Tier UNIQUE Skill Level 5) ]
"This is definitely the symbiote movie shit that I've seen back on Earth." Arthur muttered under his breath. Nyx tilted its to the side, Arthur was sure that he could see a floating question mark above its head.
He shook his head and walks towards Nyx.
"So Nyx's overall power depends on its host, huh. Nyx, do you want me to be your host?"
Nyx raised its 'head' and bows before it slowly crawled towards Arthur. It climbed Arthur's leg and went inside into Arthur's chest.
It was then a message flashes on Arthur's retina.
[Nyx have chosen you as its host.]
[Adjusting stats... ]
[Adjustment complete.]
[The host and Nyx have become inseparable.]
[ Arthur Von Astraea -
Level : 10 (Unranked)
Race : Human
Job : NONE
Status Points : 15
Magic : 136 (+10, +81) / Strength : 93 (+25, +55) / Agility : 102 (+10, +61) / Health : 113 (+8, +67) / Stamina : 116 (+69) / Mana : 156 (+10, +93)
Active Skills : Hero Summon (EX Tier Level 5) / Space Manipulation (First Tier Level 5)
Passive Skills : Summoner's Domain (EX Tier Level 5) ]
"Ahh~ I'm getting stronger and stronger because of my summons." When Nyx went inside Arthur, he felt rejuvenated. It was as if a missing piece of him have finally been filled.
Arthur took a deep breath, everything felt much clearer. The sound, the danger coming from the forest, everything, he could feel that all of his senses are enhanced by Nyx.
"Let's go!" Arthur gathered strength in to his legs and propelled himself towards the deeper part of the forest.
"Understood, master." Lucia nodded at Arthur before following him.
The two disappeared from their position. Meanwhile Kent looked at to where they disappeared with a helpless look, he was basically left alone.
"... " Kent couldn't utter a single word due to how absurd it was. It was not surprising that Lucia didn't say anything but his master Arthur was different from her. Yet even Arthur forgot about him.
"Master, I'm still here. How do you expect me to keep up with that monstrous speed." In the end, he just shook his head and sighed before completely returning to Arthur's domain.
. . .
"Ah, we forgot about Kent." Arthur suddenly stopped when he felt Kent going back to his domain. He apologizes in his heart for forgetting about him.
"... " Lucia didn't know what to say because she only cared for Arthur.
Swoooosh~
The wind blows and an eerie atmosphere covered their surroundings. They couldn't hear anything except for the rustling of the leaves. Lucia could feel dozen of eyes looking at their way, waiting for the perfect moment to attack.
Arthur also felt it, he took out his katana from his storage ring.
"Nyx, time to suit up." Arthur commanded.
'Yes, master!' Arthur heard a cute playful voice inside of his head. He could imagine Nyx being a 9-year-old little boy.
Nyx started to cover up Arthur's body, then huge changes occurred. Arthur's height grew and he was now slightly taller than Lucia, black semi-liquid with red lining that looked like veins covered up his nose down to his feet. And a big horrifying smile was plastered on his face that showed all of his sharp teeth.
Arthur now looked more like a demon than a human. If a human would to look at him right now, then they would definitely feel fear and maybe wet themselves due to how frightening Arthur looked.
When Lucia saw Arthur's form, she couldn't help but stare at him. 'So beautiful~' Lucia thought to herself. Of course, she always thought that Arthur is handsome and pretty however, now? Ah, he was simply even more so!
"Let the hunt begin." Arthur said in a hoarse demonic voice. Which surprised him a little.
"Yes, master~ I'll dispose these trashes for you~" Lucia said with a bit of flush on her face. It was clear that she wasn't in her clear state of mind right now because of Arthur.