Name: Zephyr
Gender: Male
Level: 2
Race: Dark Elemental
Contract Adjustment: Increased HP, Increased Agility, Decreased Strength
Magic: 20
Skills: HP Auto-Recovery, MP Auto-Recovery, Appraisal, Darkness Creation, Dark Aura
Stats:Attack: [10] Magic Attack: [10] Durability: [10] Agility: [10] Luck: [10]
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Name: Liora
Gender: Female
Level: 10
Race: Human
Job: Farmer
Magic: 1
Production: Agriculture 19
Stats:
Attack: [74] Magic Attack: [50] Durability: [77] Agility: [53] Luck: [50]
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That's how it goes. I'm still a beginner, so I don't quite understand it all yet. Maybe I should think about it later?
More importantly, now is the time to decide Liora's new job and then acquire new skills. In this game, you can acquire skills every 10 levels, so reaching level 10 is fortunate.
In the aftermath of the battle, Liora's cheeks are flushed with excitement. I call out to her.
"Liora. From today, as someone who has contracted with me, you can choose a profession every 10 levels. Also, the way skills are acquired has changed from random to selection. What will you do?"
"Um, before that... what are you?"
"Oh?"
Come to think of it, I skipped the explanation entirely. Well, given the circumstances, if I had explained in detail, Liora would probably have been in the midst of something else right now.
Currently, Liora was attacked by a goblin, and suddenly she was urged to contract with a black sphere. The moment she agreed, the goblin was blown away, and we won. If it were me, I would be running around in confusion. She's a tough little girl.
"I still haven't introduced myself, have I? My name is Zephyr. I'm a dark..."
Suddenly, an idea strikes me. I am a latecomer to the first wave. I was late to join.
However, this tardiness may not be entirely disadvantageous. That's because I have information from the bulletin board. According to the bulletin board, "If you contract with a super cool bandit-looking guy, he'll completely ignore your orders."
NPCs seem to have advanced AI and appear quite human. Even in a nurturing game, it's possible for the subject to ignore you. So what should I do to prevent that?
I am no dark spirit. After all, I am just a player. However, NPCs shouldn't know that.
After all, this is a game. It must be enjoyed. So let's do some role-playing (RP).
"I am the God of Darkness. People call me a 'Dark God.'"
"A-Are you... an evil God...?"
"Don't worry, Liora. 'Dark God' is just what people call me. I simply govern the darkness. Without darkness, there is no peace in the world. Darkness isn't necessarily evil."
"...I guess so. Without darkness, I can't sleep at night."
"Exactly."
Liora nods repeatedly, impressed. She's so pure.
It pricks at my conscience a little. But this is just a game, and after all, the other party is an NPC. I listen to Liora as she gazes at her own hands and murmurs.
"...I made a contract with a God. I was saved by God."
"Now, Liora. You have obtained the power of a God. You are free in this world now. You can do whatever you want."
Since she contracted with me, I want to get along with her.
As for me, as long as she hunts and does random adventures, that's okay. I'll let her do it under the guise of "God's mission," but otherwise, I want her to have fun and be free.
"Liora, I am the God of Darkness. I permit all desires. What do you want to do?"
"I want to become strong."
"With that strength, what will you do?"
"Ad...venture."
Liora's cheeks turn red, and then her eyes start spinning wildly. Her head shakes slightly, and she begins to express her feelings. The desires of a young girl, through the darkness, have been revealed.
"I want to become an adventurer and get rich! I want to eat rice with plates, I want to eat to my heart's content! I don't want anyone taking my food! I want to sleep in a warm bed! I don't want anyone hitting me! I want to kill everyone, the villagers who bullied me, my brothers who tried to sell me to a brothel! I don't want to see their faces or be at their mercy anymore! I want to be free!"
Liora pours out her heart while screaming. Overwhelmed by the torrent of tears and the screaming young girl, I feel pressured.
'Does a kid's backstory have to be this intense?'
I closely observe the dirty Liora. Her facial features are alarmingly well-formed. With snow-white hair, crimson eyes, and unusually pure white skin, faint blood vessels are visible. She has a startlingly beautiful appearance that takes my breath away.
"They called me a monster's child and oppressed me. I want to kill them all!"
Liora abruptly stops crying and stares at me. Her expression is empty. It's a ghastly face, as if the reflection in the mirror is staring back expressionlessly.
Seeing that expression, I... got angry.
Under the torn clothes, there are bruises. They're not from the recent wounds inflicted just now. And given Liora's current words...
I already understand how she was treated in the village.
"Alright, Liora."
I am a dark god. After all, this is just a game. I think it's silly to sympathize with NPCs. However, I sympathized with this girl.
Being unfairly mistreated by those around her. Even though she was desperately trying to do her best for them, they arrogantly took her devotion for granted.
I dislike those people. Enemies who bully young girls. They're monsters.
"Alright, Liora! Let's exterminate the villagers!"
I'm not the type to hesitate about killing game characters. I don't know if there's such a thing as karma points, but bring it on.
In response to my approval, Liora murmured in ecstasy.
"Yes... my lord."
Next to the dirty goblin's corpse.
In the mountains behind the village.
Our witness was lush nature, as we made a true covenant. The wind swayed the forest, and the rustling of leaves sounded like applause.