[Ding! The Host has hunted a Level 4 Danger Beast. Reward: 1 System Point!]
[Ding! The Host has hunted a Level 3 Danger Beast. Reward: 3 System Points!]
[...]
Blayn quickly took care of the remaining Danger Beasts.
These creatures, classified as Level 3 and 4, were terrifying monsters that posed a significant threat to ordinary citizens of the Empire. That was precisely why they were called "Danger Beasts."
However, for Blayn, hunting them was effortless.
And this was just his "base stats" without using the Double Kamui Dōjutsu. His abilities could still be enhanced further.
[System Points: 10]
After this battle, Blayn had accumulated a total of 10 System Points. He immediately opened the System Shop.
[System Shop Lv1]
[Item: Strength +1]
[Price: 1 System Point]
[...]
[Item: Agility +1]
[Price: 1 System Point]
[...]
[Item: Constitution +1]
[Price: 1 System Point]
After a moment of consideration, Blayn decided how to allocate his points.
[Ding! The Host has exchanged 6 System Points for Constitution +6!]
[Ding! The Host has exchanged 2 System Points for Strength +2!]
[Ding! The Host has exchanged 2 System Points for Agility +2!]
For now, Constitution was his top priority. It was crucial for determining whether he could properly use the Double Kamui Dōjutsu.
That didn't mean Strength and Agility were useless—both attributes played an essential role in enhancing his physical combat skills.
His body techniques set the baseline of his combat prowess, while the Double Kamui Dōjutsu determined his upper limit.
Until he could freely use the Double Kamui Dōjutsu, his body techniques remained indispensable.
But achieving full control over the Double Kamui Dōjutsu was easier said than done.
For instance, Obito could only use Single Kamui freely because he possessed Hashirama Cells. Kakashi, who inherited Obito's Six Paths power, merely obtained a one-minute "trial" of the Double Kamui. This implied that Blayn's Constitution had to surpass the strength of Hashirama Cells—at the very least—to use Double Kamui without restrictions. And even then, it was only a possibility.
"Clap, clap."
Just then, Blayn heard the sound of applause.
Esdeath was clapping as she looked at him. "A splendid display. You're quite strong."
"You flatter me," Blayn replied modestly.
He had already noticed that Esdeath's physical abilities were superior to his own.
As one of the Empire's generals, she was undoubtedly among the strongest in the nation.
"If you need money, you should harvest the valuable parts from those Danger Beasts. If not, then get ready for dinner," she said before turning toward the fish-shaped Danger Beast she had already dismembered.
"..."
Blayn fell silent for a moment.
He had no idea which parts of a Danger Beast were valuable.
Having just transmigrated into this world, he was completely broke, so earning some money was necessary. He would have to ask Esdeath for guidance later.
By now, Esdeath had already started preparing food. She expertly whittled some branches into makeshift skewers, then sliced a large piece of fish into evenly sized chunks before threading them onto the skewers.
She was obviously preparing grilled fish.
Blayn had intended to help, but upon seeing Esdeath's swift and efficient movements, he realized there was nothing for him to do.
At that moment, Esdeath glanced at him and said, "Just sit and relax. You saved my life earlier—consider this a small way of repaying you."
Blayn shook his head slightly and said honestly, "No, it was my fault. I accidentally woke up that Special-Class Danger Beast, which led to your predicament."
In his view, Esdeath didn't owe him anything. He had only resolved a situation he had caused.
"One thing doesn't cancel out another. Regardless of the circumstances, you still saved me," Esdeath replied.
"...Alright."
Blayn accepted her reasoning.
Soon, Esdeath started the fire and began grilling the fish.
Her movements were so practiced that it seemed she had done this countless times before.
Blayn and Esdeath sat by the fire, waiting for the fish to cook.
"Here."
Esdeath handed him one of the first skewers of grilled fish.
"Thanks..."
Blayn accepted it but, out of habit, used his Mangekyō Sharingan's insight to check if there was anything unusual about the fish before taking a bite.
Despite being from a Danger Beast, the meat was actually even more delicious than the fish he had eaten in his previous life.
In this world, many types of Danger Beasts could be turned into gourmet dishes.
"How does it taste?" Esdeath asked.
"It's really good," Blayn replied with a serious expression.
Esdeath gave a slight nod, seemingly satisfied with her handiwork.
"Where are you from? Are you here to hunt Danger Beasts?" she asked abruptly.
Blayn reacted quickly, fabricating an identity for himself.
"I'm from a small village in the southern Empire, but it was destroyed recently by a Special-Class Danger Beast. As the sole survivor, I had no choice but to wander."
"I see..."
Esdeath's face remained emotionless, and her tone lacked any trace of sympathy.
"The weak die. That's just how it is. Only the strong survive."
Her words and the cold indifference in her voice sent a slight chill down Blayn's spine.
Even though his story about the village and the Danger Beast was entirely fabricated, Esdeath's reaction was chillingly real.
Survival of the fittest, taken to the extreme?
No doubt about it... this woman is dangerous.
At that moment, Blayn mentally labeled Esdeath as "a beautiful but highly dangerous woman"—though he didn't let it show on his face.
"How about this?" Esdeath suddenly said, placing a hand on her chest.
"Come with me to the Imperial Capital. I can make you my direct subordinate, allowing you to skip the usual military enlistment process. You'd immediately rise to a position of power, second only to a general."
"That's far better than wandering aimlessly, isn't it?"
"..."
Blayn was silent for a moment before answering, "I do plan to go to the Imperial Capital, but I don't like being bound by others."
"You won't be," Esdeath assured him. "You'll belong only to my army, and I'll grant you as much freedom as possible. Even I have to leave the capital frequently to suppress foreign tribes and hunt Danger Beasts. That level of autonomy should be acceptable to you, right?"
"Alright."
Blayn accepted Esdeath's invitation.
He didn't know much about this world yet. Even if Esdeath hadn't invited him, he would have chosen to go to the Imperial Capital—the most important stage of this world.
From there, he could slowly piece together what kind of place this truly was.