67-Episode 13: Assassins Love




 My power flows into Dia.
 Finally, it's time to give her skills.
 First, I'll give her 【Super Recovery】 and 【Growth Limit Breakthrough】.
 They're the first S-ranked skills and B-ranked skills I chose.
 With these, I can step into the realm of the superhuman.
 The ability to raise the amount of magic power is especially great.
 How reassuring it would be for Dia to have a magic power amount on par with mine.
 I'll be able to use magic that I couldn't use before because my magic power consumption was too high, and my continuous combat ability will also be greatly improved.

There are two more skills that can be handed over.
 One, I chose [Multiple Chanting]. Increasing the number of moves is a huge advantage in combat. The [Fast Chanting] that can be used when you step into the depths of a skill is also useful.

The last one is 【Egg of Possibility】.
 It's a skill that randomly changes to one of the S to B ranks, depending on the path you've walked, your personality, and your experience.
 It would surely be beneficial for Dia.
When I give [Egg of Possibility], I can see that Dia's vessel is full. It won't accept any more.
 The skill ends.
 It collapses as Dia embraces her body.

'Wow, a lot of hot stuff is flowing down. There's a rogue's body heat in me.'

I let out a hot breath, my cheeks rising to the top of my cheeks.
 It's even somewhat s*xy.

''With this, Dia became my knight. Newly, I got 【Super Recovery】, 【Growth Limit Breakthrough】, 【Multiple Chanting】, 【Egg of Possibility】. This one is a celebration.
What's that, then?
"A pile of foul stones,
I'll know it when I see it!

I gave him a bag full of foul stones.

It's the secret to the amount of magic power I have. I gave Dia a 【Super Recovery】 and 【Growth Limit Breakthrough】, so the more you use your magic power, the more your magic power and the amount of magic power released will increase, and your magic power will recover at more than a hundred times that of a normal person, so you'll soon be able to use your magic power again. From now on, carry that satchel with you at all times, and always pour your magic power into the foul stone.
I didn't know a rogue could do that.
'Yeah, ever since I was a kid. Once you get used to it, you can pour your magic power into it even when you're asleep. Once, I kept pouring magic power into a foul stone that had reached a critical point in my sleep, and I almost died when I almost blew it up indoors.
I'm scared!

Unconsciousness is a scary thing. I was about to stop at the critical point and pour my magic power into the next stone, but I put my magic power to the level of sleepily blowing up, and woke up with a ringing in my ears due to the signs of an explosion.
 Immediately, if I hadn't thrown it out the window, I would have blown up the entire mansion, let alone the bedroom.

'That happened to me once, so I took precautions. I'd prefer to sleep this way.

I take out a special stone from the 【Crane Skin Bag】 that increases in storage capacity according to the magic power.

''Could this be a foul stone! It's bigger than a rogue.
That's right. 'You've made it possible for me to magically create a foul stone, haven't you? This is an improved version of it. I made it bigger and doubled the amount of magic power per volume. If you keep pouring out magic power while you sleep, it won't reach a critical mass. You can pour magic power into it while you sleep without worrying.

It was difficult to develop, and it was only the other day that I was able to create it. Thanks to the creation of this, I don't have to waste my magic power dripping down when I sleep like I used to do.

''You know, when I was a rogue master, I almost blew up the mansion with an ordinary foul stone.
Yeah.
'What happens if it explodes when it's tens of times that size and has twice the magic storage density?
'Well? I'm too scared to experiment. It could blow up the mansion, or even the whole estate. I'll find some time somewhere and go to an uninhabited island and do some experiments.

The uninhabited island I once bought just to experiment with the divine spear [Gungnir], I like that place.
 The area of effect is too wide for me to use it badly near a human settlement.

''I wouldn't be able to sleep because I'd be too scared to have that thing next to me!

Dia is rather seriously angry.
 It's not safe to say that it's not safe.
 I have to be careful too.

Anyway, if you have time, make sure you can put your magic power in the stone.
Yeah, I'll take care of that.

As soon as he said that, he immediately began to put his magic power into it.
 I guess he wants to test his newfound power.

''That's great, I'm going to recover from the edge of using my magic power. I need to use a lot of magic power and train my magic power to the point where I can at least do [Bombardment]. I'll also try [Multiple Chanting] later. Personally, though, I would have preferred 【Shiki-weaving things】 rather than 【Multiple Chanting】.
I'll write it myself.

It was hard to decide whether to give her [Egg of Possibility] or [Weaving Ceremony], but since she could manage with me, I gave priority to [Egg of Possibility].
 As far as I know, one of the reasons is that if he grows into a skill that suits Dia the most, 【The Thing That Weaves the Ceremony】 will be useless.
 However, I won't tell you the reason over here because I'll let you expect it and make you sad when it comes off.

''So, Dia is done. Next up is the tart, come on.
Ha, yes, I'm nervous.
Don't worry, I'll be gentle.
Nice to meet you!

Tart's expression hardens and he squeezes my hand tightly.

I'm appointing Tart as my knight, just like Dia.

"Huh, huh, huh, Master Roug, it's just too much.
It's okay. It's over.

The tart is even more disturbed than Dear.
 His eyes are moist.
 His body seemed to relax and he couldn't stand anymore, so he leaned back and held her back.
 Tart's body had become uncommonly hot.

The skills I gave to Tart were 【Super Recovery】 and 【Growth Limit Breakthrough】. In addition to that, the S-ranked skills 【Beastification】 and 【Egg of Possibility】.
【Beastification】 was another skill I got from the brave Epona.
 When activated, he turns into a half-beast and gains overwhelming power and speed, an ideal S-ranked skill for a proximity type.
 It suits Tart's fighting style the best.

''For Tart, it's 【Super Recovery】, 【Growth Limit Breakthrough】, 【Beastification】 and 【Egg of Possibility】. Just like Dia, Tart should make a habit of putting magic power into the stone.''
''Yes, that [Beastification] is kind of scary.
It's a scary but powerful skill. You should try it. You'll be in good shape by now.
'Ha, yes, I'm sorry I'm such a jerk.

The tart moves away from me in a hurry.
 He's in too much of a hurry and is scrambling and falling on his butt.
 I help such a tart up.

''Do you know how to use 【Beastification】?
'Ha, yes, I kind of know how to use it. Eh!

With a cute call, Tart uses his skills.
 Through the power of the skill, the tart turns into a beast.
 Yes, it was supposed to happen.
 But this is........amazing in so many ways.
 Looking at Tart's figure, Dia is laughing hysterically.

''Haha, hahaha. Tart, what's that? I thought beastification was more like gao-oh.''
It's [Beastification], for one thing.
Oh, I don't know what's going on, my butt is a little heavy. And my head.

I take out a mirror from the [Crane Skin Bag] and hand it to Tart, and he's blushing, his face trembling and teary-eyed.

''Eh, isn't this something different!
No, it suits you very well.
She's very pretty, isn't she?

Essentially, they have ridges of muscle, enlarged fangs, reflecting the features of the beast they modeled, and are covered in fur all over.
 But in the case of the tart........

''It's just a fox with ears and a tail growing out of it!

Yes, it was just fox-colored, with black ears at the end and a white fluffy tail that was also fox-colored and had a white tip.
 Very cute.
 Naturally, because of the big fluffy tail, her underwear is slipping off and her skirt is flipped up in a big way, but she doesn't seem to have the time to notice it.

It's fine for me to look at, but I don't want anyone but me to see it.

"I think I look very pretty. I think it looks great on you.
Ugh, it's complicated.
'[Beastification] seems to be working, so why don't you try your powers.
I'll try. He hears very, very well. And he's very sensitive and has a very good nose.
'That's a fox trait. Try jumping lightly next time.
Yes!

The tart jumps. Several meters at once.

'Hah, hah, hah, how could it be so light?

He landed in a hurry, but landed well. There was almost no sound when he landed. The softness and spring in his joints and the way he killed the impact is that of a beast.
 His physical abilities have been greatly increased as well.
 The fox's leaping ability and flexibility is tremendous, which is why it's like this.
 Probably, its endurance and speed have also been greatly increased.
 Beastification has different effects depending on the beast that was used as a motif.

Foxes seem to have increased speed, leg strength, jumping ability, flexibility, hearing, sense of smell, and attentiveness, due to their lack of arm strength.
 It also goes well with Tart's fighting style.
 ........I like the fact that it looks very cute too. I'll ask him to let me touch his tail later.

"You are now both my knights. It's a pleasure to work with you.
Yeah, I'm on it.
It's a little embarrassing to look like this, but I'll do my best.

The two of them, who are even more dependable than ever, have become stronger.
Dia, who provides powerful support from the rear using multiple chanting.
Tarto, who utilizes his superhuman speed to keep others at bay in melee combat with his [Beastification].

It's a huge power up at the moment, but from now on, the amount of magic power will go up and up, and if the [Egg of Possibility] hatches, it will become even stronger.
 The two of us will fight against the demon tribe, while I develop a field to kill the demon tribe. We might be able to make such a move.
 I can't be defeated either.
 I myself will hatch the [Egg of Possibility] and acquire more power.