131. bracelet (2)
Status window!
Open your eyes.
[Intelligence Lv.2 is activated.]
Above the heads of the cadets, their respective status windows appeared. Watching it like this makes me feel as if I have become an omnipotent god.
In this harsh world, the field I was most ahead of others was this ‘information’.
The overwhelming amount of information is my biggest strength and my trump weapon.
It’s safe to say that the reason I’ve been able to survive so far is the superiority of this information.
head starts spinning
I looked at Ackerman’s status window.
Name: Ackerman Breed
Gender: male
Age: 21
Personality: [Courage] [Indomitable] [Justice]
Specialty: [Indomitable] [Sword Master] [Detection] [Way of the Hero]
Stats: [Strength: 40] [Ag: 35] [Stamina: 36] [Luck: 7]
Power: [91/91]
In a moment of less than one second, all the information that can be obtained from the status window is collected and sorted.
Then check my status window again.
[Dark Magic] ―― Intermediate
[Black Fire: Spruce] ―― Intermediate
[Descendants of the Sword Saints] ―― 3 stars
[Destiny of Demon Worship] – Diamon 40%
└[Contract: Shadow Armor]
[Inner Eye Lv.2]
[Insight Lv.2]
[Magic Seal] ―― 50
‘Also. Was it like that?’
The accelerated brain quickly sifts through multiple possibilities, eliminates them, and then comes up with the most plausible inference.
‘specialty.’
Ackerman has a total of four specialties. 4 points of the bracelet.
My specialties are 7 in total. 7 points of the bracelet.
most probable hypothesis.
Quickly roll your eyes and compare the number of dots on the bracelet with the other cadets’ status windows.
‘It must be.’
The moment you change into confidence at home.
The activated brain even brought out memories that had been forgotten for a while.
That is Vemilion’s specialty.
His specialty is ‘astrology’.
Vemillion can use his specialty, astrology, through his treasured item, ‘Eyes of a Blue Cat’.
Then he can figure out how many specialties the opponent has.
Of course, he didn’t understand Vemillion’s game system concept, ‘specialty’.
He understands his specialty with concepts such as ‘blessing’ and ‘authority’ bestowed by the god of light.
All mysteries solved.
Now is the time to move fast.
‘Bell’s specialty.’
Her specialty is [Saint of Disbelief] [God’s Blessing] [Magical Suppression]. A total of three like this.
In other words, the bracelet Belle has will be red, Libra, and three black dots.
3 minutes left.
Within it, we must quickly find a cadet with the same bracelet as hers.
ping-
accelerate the brain
As the ‘fiendization’ progressed, my knowledge and brain rotation speed far exceeded that of ordinary people.
My eyes get sore. Was it because I was too focused? The feeling of being bloodied was vividly conveyed.
All cadets’ bracelets that come into view are received as vision at the same time and processed in the brain. It feels like the brain cells are working in real time.
‘Rimbaud, Illya, Tuanis, Carl, Debbie, Nina… … .’
As a computer processes information, I read the information of the cadets and the shape of the bracelet in an instant.
I feel dizzy. It’s proof that you’re overdoing it.
still… … .
‘found.’
In 15 seconds, I sifted through nearly a hundred students and found the one with the bracelet like Bell.
Fortunately, he is someone I know.
I barely held back my dizziness and approached him.
“Pep.”
“Five! It’s Aren! What’s up.”
Once a member of the 3rd class like me, he is Pep Guardiola, an eccentric theorist spearman.
“Would you like to exchange the bracelet with me?”
“Hmm? suddenly?”
Pep’s eyebrows curled as he observed the bracelet on my hand.
“Aquarius in yellow. And what about the dot? There are as many as seven of them!?”
As far as I understood, I was the only one who had 7 specialties among the 2nd year of combat.
Perhaps they could use this as a weapon to try to negotiate.
“right. I don’t think I’ve seen seven other than me.”
I started dispelling false information to make him drool.
“What is the dot?”
“Well. It’s strange that I’m the only one with 7, but… … .”
“oh! Perhaps!”
Pep rolled his eyes and clapped his hands.
“Isn’t this a sign of strength?”
Also Pep. I enjoy the process of reasoning and reasoning based on theories.
“Oh, as you said, the top guys definitely have a lot of spots. It’s plausible.”
I seduced Pep by teasing him slightly. Pep smiled, wagging like an octopus before its prey.
“… … Mmmmm! I guess my guess is right, really! Because the famous Cain Abella also has four. Aww. I have a secret.”
“therefore. Are you going to change?”
no time make a decision quickly
“But why?”
“uh?”
“Why are you swapping with me?”
Pep might be asking a question without thinking, but it came across as quite sharp to me.
There was no other way to come this far. I only close my eyes once and let it go.
“… … I like the color of your bracelet.”
“Hmm?”
Pep smiles sinisterly.
“Hehe. i get it.”
“uh?”
“you. Does the girl you like like red? Is that girl’s birthday also a Libra? See the fairy? He pretended not to care!”
I almost had a twist on my face because I thought there were all these guys, but I endured it for the sake of the cause.
“… … Think whatever you want.”
“boy! You were a romantic! i get it. Well, I think I can meet a better partner if I have a bracelet with lots of dots! Let’s change!”
It seems that the situation has been handled well.
* * *
earth-!
earth-!
When I opened the door, the warm air rushed out, sweeping my face.
A musty smell stings your nose. It’s the kind of thing you can usually get in a blacksmith’s shop.
In front of the crimson-heated molten iron, a bony Hilda is holding a hammer in her hand. She recognized me and opened her mouth.
“Oh, Junior Aren.”
I nodded and approached Hilda. Somehow, it feels a bit awkward as it seems to be a face I haven’t seen in a long time.
“Wait. I only do this. Would you like to sit down at the table and rest?”
Hilda quickly turned her head again, probably thinking of finishing her work.
Isn’t it the heart of every craftsman to not want to be disturbed while working in the middle of the day.
I quietly sat down on a table in the corner of her workshop to cool off. This time, he used the black magic that Hilda had dedicated her sweat to.
Her work was finished after 30 minutes.
How many amazing items did you make this time? With that thought in mind, he took a sip of the drink Hilda had given him.
“Brother Aren. long time no see. How have you been?”
“yes. I wonder if Hilda-senpai was doing well?”
Business conversations came and went. As we are talking in a quiet atmosphere, the fact that this person is originally a man comes to mind, and I avoid looking at it.
“haha. I’m the same Repair, manufacture, commission. I am very busy with final exams soon and I have to prepare for the grand festival in the second semester.”
The practical world does not participate in the grand festival. Instead, if you made the weapon or equipment of the winner of the Great Festival, you will receive great glory.
Practical cadets are bound to be desperate in their own way.
After talking about the current situation for a while, the conversation went straight to the main topic.
“ruler. It’s done. I added a lot of features and improved durability.”
Hilda proudly held out her shield to me, saying ‘Eight Tree Shield ver.2’.
“Five.”
First of all, the appearance hasn’t changed much. I requested a simple design suitable for the purifier, so the exterior reflects my taste.
“Take care of it.”
“yes.”
I grabbed the shield and poured magic power into it. The Eight Tree Shield immediately reacted to my magical power and took on a bluish light.
[Sacred Sword Purifier 4 set effect unlocked.]
＜Holy Sword Purifier Set＞
―Holy Sword Purifier
―Purifier Leather Armor
―Purifier ring
―Purifier Eight Tree Shield
3 sets of effects
―3-star or lower magic resistance 100%
―Strength +2 Agility +2 Stamina +2
4 set effects
―4-star or lower magic resistance 80%
―Give a torch effect
5 set effects
-lock
‘Four sets… … !’
The performance of the 4 sets of holy sword purifiers was amazing.
If it is a 4-star or lower magic resistance, it has excellent demonic resistance even against high-ranking monsters, and in fact, there is no need to die as long as you do not receive physical damage.
What’s even more amazing is ‘Giving the torch effect’.
This was an effect in which, when a monster was cut down with a purifier, a golden torch would burn on the cut surface and inflict dot damage.
‘If it’s an orc, I can kill it with just a little wound.’
From the 4th act, you will start fighting monsters in earnest. When I think of that time, there is no better set effect than this.
‘great… … uh?’
As I was feeling happy, an unexpected phrase came to my mind.
[There is an influence of demons.]
[The effect of the holy sword set is reduced.]
＜Holy Sword Purifier Set＞
―Holy Sword Purifier
―Purifier Leather Armor
―Purifier ring
―Purifier Eight Tree Shield
3 sets of effects
―50% magic resistance for 3 stars or less
―Strength +2 Agility +2 Stamina +2 (lock)
4 set effects
―40% magic resistance for 4 stars or less
―Give a torch effect (lock)
5 set effects
-lock
‘uh… … ?’
suddenly this happened
Is it the influence of demonization?
Suddenly, the horny area started to itch.
“Brother? Why, do you?”
It was so itchy that I couldn’t manage my expression properly.
sh*t. I wanted to scratch my horn like crazy right now. No, I want to pull out the horns by the root… … !
“Oh, no. Senior Hilda. Thank you so much. I suddenly have something urgent.”
I grabbed my shield and got up quickly.
“Oh, is that so?”
“Yes Yes. sorry. I will come back later and say hello properly.”
I came out of the smithy like someone in a hurry to the bathroom. Noble face or anything.
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“Kuh… … It’s like a dog, really!”
It itches like crazy. It wasn’t just an itchy level from being bitten by an insect.
This felt like a side effect caused by the conflict between ‘divine’ and ‘magic’.
My hands and feet are shaking. It is an itch that far transcends a person’s patience.
“You have to remove the horns.”
Inside the dormitory, I pulled out the holy sword.
And without caring about anything, for now-
“… … ?”
cut off horns
The itching stopped like a lie.
“Really, is it cut?”
I didn’t know that horns could be cut off so easily.
It’s nothing else, isn’t it the demon’s horn? The reality is that the horns of high-ranking monsters and demons are as hard as steel, so they can be processed into weapons or artifacts.
Of course, I thought it couldn’t be easily cut off, but the horns fell off like carrots.
Is it because it’s a holy sword? Or is it because the horns haven’t fully grown yet? The reason is unknown.
“For now, it’s good that the itching has stopped.”
I felt like I was really going crazy.
“ha.”
I lay on the bed sweating. It was really dangerous. You might want to end your life just because of the itch.
After some time passed and I calmed down, I began to organize my thoughts.
When the divine and the demonic collide, the horn area becomes itchy. It becomes so serious that normal life is impossible.
‘It’s annoying.’
Perhaps if you use the holy sword, it will be itchy again.
But are you glad you got rid of the horns now?
The section where the fire was cut healed up and became like a rather large scar. I thought I would have cut it off a long time ago.
‘Majokhwa’ is a must for the future, but since I use the holy sword, there is a huge risk.
It is impossible to predict what other side effects will occur next.
Demon tribe or a descendant of the Sword Saint… … .
Should I choose one or the other? I felt that the time of choice was drawing near.
My brain is congested.
‘… … I don’t want to give up either.’
* * *
The next day, the worry deepened.
“Patience.”
Because the horns have grown again.
Even if it is cut or cut, it continues to grow again.
It was like a shadow that could not be escaped as long as the ‘Destiny of Demon Worship’ had risen to a certain level.
After cutting it off, it felt like it had grown in size, so I couldn’t help but curse.
“Does this mean I have to cut it every morning?”
It’s quite annoying to shave right after waking up every day, but now the thought of having to cut off the horns is quite disturbing.
I can’t live like this!
We have to find a way somehow.
I read the book of black magic all night, but there was nothing written about how to suppress the influence of the demons, even if there was something about praising the demons.
There didn’t seem to be any reversal, such as Black Fire actually secretly researching black magic to combat demons in order to fight against them.
“sh*t.”
At this rate, the Holy Sword must be discarded for the time being.
It sounds like my power is greatly weakened.
Then, will they be able to safely pass the preliminary round and survive the great war?
Furthermore, when I am offered as a sacrifice, I have to fight Diamon… … What if there is no holy sword then?
It is horrible.
There is a high possibility that all my plans will go awry.
Giving up the Holy Sword is tantamount to committing suicide. We have to find a solution at all costs.
Fortunately, there is only one solution. It’s only hypothetical, but it’s a method worth trying.
If even the holy sword can’t completely suppress the effects of ‘fiendization’, a more powerful ‘divine’ than the holy sword is needed.
As far as I know, there is only one being in this world who possesses a ‘divine’ stronger than the holy sword.
“Irushi Bell.”
Just in time, I have to team up with her for the final exam selection.
I grabbed my bracelet and left the dormitory.