144 – Bizarre Conversation (2)
The unvaporized werewolf’s lower body fell to the floor as if it were pouring rain.
In the place where he was standing, only the werewolf’s large soles with coarse fur stretched down were supporting the floor.
As the explosion soared upward from Werewolf’s heart, it seems that his feet were left as traces.
‘Wow… This is a flame explosion…! Conditions must be tricky! You just throw away the one-com in a cool way.’
Of course, it could have been possible because the skull bombs had dealt damage step by step until then, but just looking at the visible effects, it didn’t seem like that was important.
If you get this ability, it seems that the key will be how to stack 5 times quickly.
‘hahahaha! I should get this soon But… The skill level doesn’t go up too much! Fireball this!’
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Skull Bomb Lv.7
– The bones of the monsters you killed are processed into magical bombs and stored, and when needed, they are thrown to inflict damage (360% of attack power).
– The higher the grade of the processed bone, the more damage occurs.
– In storage 0/62
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Fire Ball Lv.1
– Deals 150% of magic attack damage.
– 25% Chance of inflicting [Burn].
– Burn: HP recovery effect -30%, DEF -25%
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I had already met the conditions for the Skull Bomb, which I had to use as if I were handling it, but the Fire Ball showed no signs of leveling up.
If you raise just 2 levels, you should be able to use this incredibly powerful ‘Flame Explosion’.
‘In a way, is it natural? I’d have to expect something if it worked as a fire ball.’
I fell to the floor, lost in thought. The moment when the flames exploded soared remained in my mind as a strong memory. As I ruminated on the video, the corners of my mouth went up.
‘It’s fun. It’s a skill worthy of being called a special move.’
My body trembled with the pleasure of reaching a new level, even for a moment.
I was about to die, but as I was giggling alone in an ecstasy I had never felt in my life, I saw a golden orb slowly falling from the ceiling.
‘Huh? Tania! You’re back!’
Tania’s figure appeared and the remains of the werewolf that had left traces all over her had disappeared cleanly before she knew it. She wondered if she could get the bones, but it was greedy after all.
– ······ What the hell are you…
Tania looked rather embarrassed. Did she think she couldn’t beat her?
‘Am I okay? How are you surprised? Hi-Hi-‘
Tania wondered what kind of expression she would have if she had a human form. Wasn’t she sticking out her tongue and crossing her arms? She looks like she’s seeing an unknown creature for the first time.
For some reason, I was full of desire to make fun of Tania, but unfortunately I couldn’t.
‘Hey Tania. I’m sorry for saying this all of a sudden, but you think you’ll die in a minute? If there is something like a reward, can’t I give it to you as soon as possible?’
Having died several times, I knew instinctively that my remaining time was short.
It had been a long time since I sat down on the floor, my legs crumbling like dust, and my body, which had begun to crack while using the flame explosion, showed no chance of recovery.
Looking at my appearance, it was a problem even if I acquired skills. It’s hard to do this every time I write…
Fire Explosion certainly has tremendous destructive power, but considering that it is a skill that can be exchanged for life… Well, shouldn’t it be at least more powerful than this? I don’t think my life is worth that much.
Tania answered my question, which worried that she would not receive a reward.
– Even if you die right away, the reward will be given when you are summoned again. If I win what I mimicked, a reward is given. Because that is the most absolute rule that exists here.
‘Oh… I see.’
Go oh oh-
In an instant, a frightening flow of air rose over the area. The sound, resembling the breathing of a huge creature sleeping, soon disappeared, but it was strong enough to bring the fear of death back to the dying being.
‘What is this…?’
– Huhuhuhu, it’s been a long time since the owner showed such a reaction. I don’t know why, but he’s very happy thanks to you.
‘…… Mmm. Does your owner even have a skull fetish? Are you near here or not? The existence of your master.’
– It can’t be. He is in a place that even dreams can’t reach. And please don’t make any wild assumptions… A skull fetish for him… How dare you…
‘It’s a joke. It’s not a situation to play around with.’
Anyway, I can feel the energy of that guy in such a distant place… I tried to guess what kind of existence it was, but I couldn’t find the size.
Damn it-
Now my arms are starting to crack like dry firewood.
‘The cracking sound is completely asmr.’
– It’s easy to say that in a situation like this.
‘… Do you know what asmr means?’
– Abbreviation for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. In your language, it’s called white noise.
‘Uh… Why do you know that? It’s a suspicious Mimic!’
– It is natural to be interested in the things of the world that are connected to me.
‘…Is that natural… You were a curious Mimic?’
– Heh, well, let’s just say that.
It was a strange thing. This is a mimic that hunts intelligent creatures like fishing in a dungeon. Even thinking about it, I couldn’t figure out how I knew that.
Somehow, when we were talking, I didn’t feel a sense of incongruity at all.
‘… Well, I won anyway. hahahaha!! Ha ha ha!’
– ……
The mimic was in the shape of a shiny sphere, but for some reason it felt like it was sighing in pity for me.
– Acquired the attribute [Obsessive].
‘Huh? What is this?’
– This is the storage function you are talking about.
‘Hey, this is a celestial-only skill! It’s different from the skill name I thought of, but I like it. Shall we see the next reward?’
– You sound like you’ve entrusted something to me… Originally, [Obsessive] And only one reward are given as a rule. As a reward for satisfying the master, I will give you one more thing.
‘Oh! 1+1!’
– … With that being said, I feel very cheap, but this is amazing. It’s something I can count on my fingers since I was born. You must show a little more respect for your master!
‘You have to know who you are to show awe or something. So what’s his name?’
– That, that’s…
‘Can’t you talk?’
– Hmm- Hmm- I’ll finish what I’ve been doing.
‘Sheesh…’
– For two rewards, I’ll carve you one of the things you most crave and a mana circuit.
‘What I desperately wanted? What is that… A notebook that can cause instant death if you write the name of Jo Ki-man?’
– Although there are similar artifacts. Jogiman… You’re talking about the incarnation of the Seven Headed Dragons. You’ll have to pay a heavy price to kill something like that.
The Mimic’s ability to reach information about the incarnation of the Seven Headed Dragons at once just by hearing the name Jogiman was surprising, but it was even more amazing that there was an artifact with instant death ability.
‘… You say? I just threw it out… How much does it cost to kill him?’
– The Seven Headed Dragons are divine beings comparable to the Titans who lost their way. If you are a Human who became the incarnation of the Seven Headed Dragons, that alone will be recorded in the [Book of Akasha]. So at least… A billion lives will be needed.
‘What?! It’s crazy? A guy like that is worth a billion lives?’
– Value is relative. If we put ordinary beings who appear and disappear like a flowing river and the man named Jogiman on the scale, there will be less than one billion people.
‘……’
My head is dizzy. When I was talking with Tania, I felt so shabby that I even felt that what I was doing was good.
‘After… Calm down. I won’t give you anything great just because you caught a werewolf. Are you a swordsman? I need a greatsword the most right now… But what is a mana circuit anyway?’
– A circuit that increases your mana affinity. With this circuit, the trouble of running out of mana will be greatly reduced. It even increases the mana regeneration of allies connected to you.
‘Wow- If you draw a circuit, that’s it? You’re such an amazing kid!’
– I… I can’t believe there is a being who calls me that way. Not to mention, my master isn’t like that either… You’re strange in the first place. Usually, the idea of a challenger entering this space and having a conversation with me is blocked.
‘Really? Maybe it’s because I’m a monster… First of all, how do you engrave circuits? Can I hold out my arm?’
– I don’t know what the outstretched arm means, but the circuit has already been inscribed.
‘??’
I wondered if he was playing a joke on me, but I really felt that my body was clearly different from before. And the message that popped up.
[Mana Affinity has increased significantly! The world’s mana continues to gather around you.]
As I calmly contemplated my inner self, I saw golden circuits that were invisible to the naked eye, densely carved into the inside of my bones.
‘Wow…! Big rise! As expected, the golden Mimic Tania is great! Awesome! Cool! Best!’
– Hmmm… This is pretty easy for me.
Mimic, in the form of a golden orb, tried to pretend to be calm, but seeing her frantically bouncing around on her ground made her feel very happy to be praised.
‘As mana flows around me, my colleagues are also positively affected.’
– Yes.
Passasac-
Uh… Now I can see the floor in front of my nose.
It was difficult to see even the mimic floating in the air as the chest was weathered and the field of view was lowered to the floor.
‘…… One minute left? You die again like this.’
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– … Anyway, the concept of death is gone for you, so it doesn’t matter, right? The summoner will call again.
Actually, I’m in an ambiguous position with a limited life span, but I don’t think even Mimic can figure it out.
‘What… Isn’t it? It’s a pity anyway. I’m sorry…’
– I don’t know what’s missing. You have won Less than 30% of the beings summoned here come out victorious. You can be proud.
‘No, not like that. Do you have a strange tendency to be out of focus?’
– What is that…
‘I regret breaking up with you! Do I have to say it with my mouth? Of course I’m not talking about it.’
– …… I don’t know. There is no connection between me and you. There would be no reason to have a bond.
‘Sure… But I like you. I don’t know why, but it’s been like that since the first time I saw it. Maybe it’s because they think they’re in a similar situation… I don’t know.’
– …… I… Do you like it?
‘Yes. Can’t we see now?’
– …… Yes. It is a principle that beings who have once entered this space cannot enter again.
‘No… I see…’
For the first time in this life, I met someone I thought I could become a friend for…
I had Yeon-hee, but Yeon-hee was more of a friend than a friend… Anyway, breaking up with Tania was a pity.
So I thought deeply and asked about the curiosity I had heard earlier.
that’s a shame