As the sun rose, Ottawa was standing on the ridgeline. He was surveying the area, taking in everything around him.
Good Morning.
Morning. I didn't hear you get up Sie.
Eh, I'm quiet like that. What are you up to?
Surveying.
Oh? See anything good?
Not here. This land is no good for building. I also know the closer we get to civilization, the more trouble we'll encounter.
That's true. However, if we were to head due north, there is land that is blanketed in ice and snow. It's winter but if we leave now, I'm sure we can make it by spring.
That sounds like a better place to build. However, I suspect you need to go get everyone else up. Hunters have entered this forest.
Sie rushes to get everyone up, while he does, Ottawa experiences something strange.
-Notice- The system known as Wise Sage has awoken.-
The hell is that voice?
-I am your sage skill. On of the many skills granted to you by Death's Ouroboros Bearer title.-
I see. So can everyone here you?
-No, just you.-
Great, another version of voices in my head.
-Think of me as a wisdom skill. Death instructed me to guarantee the best chances of survival.-
I see. Tell me, if I attack the hunters down there, what are my odds of success.
-Based upon your skills.... 100%.-
Really now? Ottawa grinned. I've been looking for an excuse to let off some steam.
Ottawa slide down the hill and hide behind a tree.
Wise sage, retrieve item.
A mask appeared in Ottawa's hands. As he put it on, he heard the hunters talking.
Come on man, I'm telling you they have to be in the old caldera.
Look, the heroes ordered us to check the entire area. We know the inn-keep sold those runaways out. Our best bet is to...
Leave. Right now and I'll spare your lives.
Huh?
The hunters turned to see Ottawa staring them down.
Well, looks like they came to us!
Yeah! Where the hell are your friends at?
I promise you... You'll find I'm nothing like them. Static manipulation.
As Ottawa walked towards them, the noise inside of their head was dull, but the closer he got, the louder and more debilitating it was.
What...the hell?
I can't think straight.
You two will stop hunting them.
We have our orders....
Ottawa rotated his hand as if to increase the volume. The two shrieked on the ground, writhing in pain.
I will not grant you a merciful death. You should've ran away when I told you.
As the party arrived, Lucy explained to them exactly what he was doing.
So it's not magic?
According to him, it's a skill he calls static. The way he is using it now is how he brought my former master and I to the ground in an instant.
Woah for real?
Yes. Ottawa Yujin's unique skill, Static, happens to be the most effective thing against all enemies as there is no way to counter it that I've seen.
As they slide down the hill, there is nothing but blood pools at his feet.
Seems to me you all have nothing to fear so long as I'm around.
So that skill, Static, how do you control it?
Let's just say I've had a lot of practice with it. Come on, grab what gear they had and let's get moving.
As the party loots the hunter corpses, Ottawa opens his status. Sie looks over and gasps in awe of the various titles and skills.
Holy hell... How do you have so many skill?
Let's just say I am good friends with two powerful gods.
TWO? ONE WOULD BE IMPRESSIVE ENOUGH!
In my past life, I defeated Death in a battle of wills, and made a deal with the Goddess of Reincarnation, Mithos.
Wait... Your past life?
Yes, I was reincarnated into the wrong world. I wanted peace and found myself at war. So long as you are all by my side, I shall protect you.