It's what we use to make our bodies. Of course, we use other materials as well, usually only about 30% of the total.

　I was astonished - and a sense of satisfaction flashed through my mind.

　I don't think it's possible to alter the human body to extend its life span by straightforward means.

In other words, the basic technology for extracting the raw materials from the medallion has already been established and is in operation.
...... Come to think of it, it wasn't uncommon for wizards to bring in requests to collect demonic materials. I was wondering what in the world they were using it for .......
That's only part of the application. It's not just a part of the product.

　In lands where there were wizard strongholds nearby, requests from wizards were often brought to the guild.

　Some of those requests were for parts of the demon's body, and there was often talk among fellow adventurers about what rituals they were using them for.

　Of course, no one could say that they were using them to remake their own bodies, though of course, no one could say that they were using them to remake their own bodies.

'I'll only touch the medallion's adjustments. After that, I'll leave everything else to Luke White Wolf's [Restoration] skill and the power of the 'Right Eye'.

　Ambrose turned the conversation to Garnett, who was standing next to me, not me.

'His 'right eye' would be able to see that there are no tricks in the processing I've added to the medallion. If you're going to put yourself in his shoes instead of mine, don't you think you can give ...... a try once?

　I'm not going to be able to say out loud what I'm saying, and I'm going to turn my gaze to Garnett again.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

　Is it because the matter of that right arm has been made clear that it is reversible?
　Is it because it's me, not Ambrose, who is doing the work?

　Either way, the fact that Garnett had this kind of air about him was proof that his feelings were shifting from rejection to approval.

'...... Sounds like it's worth a shot, doesn't it?'
Are you sure about this? There's no guarantee it will work.
"I trust you. ...... Isn't that a good enough reason?

　Garnett looked up at me, moving his head only to look up at me and lift the corners of his mouth in a smile.

'I've nearly died and looked hapless so many times, and each time I've been rescued so many times. I'm not in a position to brag, but I think my very existence is a testament to your power.
So you think it's okay to be fused with a hexenbiest?
If I couldn't, I'd be dead by now. To begin with, getting both arms cut off would normally be a fatal wound that would cause you to bleed to death.

　It's a bold division because it's about me.

　Imposing the same logic on others is unacceptable, but if the person in question says it, there's no way to argue with it.

'...... Well, Garnett (you) would think that .......'

　Speaking of me, I had too many complicated feelings.

　Putting elements of a magical beast into the human body is not a matter that can be shaken easily, even if you discount the fact that we've done similar things before.

　And even more so because the subject is garnet.

　Of course it would be bad enough to fail and not be able to bring it back, but even if it wasn't, it would be unbearable to let it turn ugly.

　But I don't want to disparage Garnett's willingness to be strong.

　Besides, if you're worried about appearance issues, that's exactly what you'll have to actually try it to make a decision.

'Valentine. What do you think?

　When I was at a loss for a response, Ambrose asked Valentine for his opinion as well.

...... Even if the performance is up to the required level, I wouldn't be able to tolerate it if it significantly changed the appearance.

　For different reasons, but oddly enough, he and Valentine found themselves in agreement.

　And as a natural consequence, I should say, we both had the same weaknesses.

'Then let's give it a try. We can't know what the appearance will be by theoretical means. Of course, if Lord Garnett wishes it, that is.










　Soon after that, we left Ambrose's room and moved to the laboratory he had set up at the Knights' headquarters at his request.

　Garnett's response to Ambrose's question was one word: 'I want to try it out'.

　I'm not going to be able to bring up a reason for refusing to even 'test out' it, and I could only shake my head if I wanted to try it out.

''It's just as I explained how to use it. The medallion of the magical beast Skoll is sealed with a restraint seal. If you put some magic power into it, it will be able to be used as intended.

　I look around the laboratory as it is repeatedly explained to me.

　Although the name is a laboratory, it's a substitute for an unused hall converted into a stairwell, so it's large enough to hold fancy combat training.

　A little damage can be restored by me, so there's no need to be shy about it.

''Do it. The White Wolf's.
...... Got it.

　I take a glance at Ambrose and Valentine, who are facing us at a distance, and then drop my gaze to Garnett, who is looking up at us in front of me.

　I hold out my hand to the right half of his face and activate the Right Eye of Wisdom.

　You will be able to find out what is going on in the world, and you will be able to find out if there is a problem.

'Let's go ......!
Yeah, come on.

　Receiving Garnett's fearless smile, I pour the magic power of 【Synthesis】 and 【Fusion】 into the bodies of the medallion and Garnett.

　The radiance of magic power permeates from the chest and spreads throughout my body in less than a few seconds.

　The various forms of Garnett's figure I've seen so far pass through my mind.

　A smiling face. A dignified face. An angry face and a careless face.
　And - a face that I'm sure no one but me has ever seen before.

　Even if it's only temporary, even if I can turn it back with my own skills, I don't think I can bear the loss of such a garnet figure.

　If you're not, I'll be the one to take your place.
　And then we will fight together.

　I'm not going to let you get away with it.

......[Fusion], done.

　He removes his hand from the medallion that is fused to his clothing.

　The glow of the magic gradually fades and the changed garnet becomes more clearly visible.

"...... Hey, Luke. What do you think?　What's going on with me: ......?
............

　I couldn't respond right away.

　What can I say ...... I thought of the expression 'changed' without thinking about it, but in reality, little or nothing had changed.

　Garnett looked down at her body anxiously and let out a short breath of relief.

'Your body looks like it's still human. The furry parts here and there on your clothes are also due to the fact that you are attached to a magical beast?　...... Whoa!　Your nails are getting a little sharp!

　Garnet's face, which changes its expression from time to time, was exactly the same as it was before she attempted to [fuse] with a monster beast.

　If I had to say something more forceful, it would be the only thing that peeked out of the canine teeth that had grown so large when I opened my mouth wide.

　But there was one big change that could be seen just by looking down at it from the front.

...... garnet ......
'What?　This was a success, right?　I don't think it's changed at all.
I'm touching .......
What do you mean by "touch" ...... hiya!

　I reach for Garnet's head and pluck (or pinch) what looks like a strand of hair that bounced near the top of her head.

　...... contents.
　Only here it feels like golden fur instead of hair on the head.

　The flesh underneath the hair has a texture that resembles an earlobe ...... or perhaps a functional one as well.

'You're growing, ears. Like a wolf.
'Ew!　Seriously!　...... Seriously!　It's something!

　Garnett hurriedly touched his head, followed by a hand on the back side of his waist.

'So is it ...... the tail that's been strangely tight on the ass side of your pants from earlier?　Is that a tail?!
Don't say "ass"!

　They raised their voices in confusion to each other.

　Who could have predicted this development?
　I didn't expect that the result of being united with the demonic beast medallion would be the shape of a wolf's ears, tail and fangs growing.