55 Level up ②
Well, we've got a lot of work to do, but first, Lina.
Yes?
I prioritize in my mind, organizing what needs to be done.
The first thing to do is to rebuild the area of control we have established over the Brave Masters' group.
I'm going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to get the best out of it.
It would be best to ask Lina, who has the most experience with humanity, about humanity. I asked Lina.
''Well........ If Ando-senpai survived safely, I'm sure he'll appeal to me to upgrade the hazard rank of this control realm.
The hazard rank--the danger level of the dominant area, as rated by humanity on its own. I knew a certain amount about it because it's carefully posted on the internet.
'Hazard rank starts at E, then D, C, B, A, and the danger level goes up in that order... and S was forbidden to enter, wasn't it?'
''That's right. The hazard rank of Zion's dominant region was a C. Canon's dominant domain is an E. I didn't expect that the Demon King who ruled those two control realms was the same...''
Lina replies to Kanon's words.
'Huh? You can tell by the appearance, right?
My dominant domain - the first dominant domain and the dominant domain controlled by canon - the second dominant domain - both have the appearance of an identical giant Ayers Rock, with only the entrance separating them.
''From our point of view, the forest that made up the canon's dominant domain suddenly disappeared and reappeared in conjunction with the dominant domain of Zion. Although they were linked together, the structure inside was too different, so we concluded that it was a different dominant realm.
I see.
I agree with Lina's explanation.
''This time, the selected members of Kanazawa City who invaded this controlled territory have been wiped out. If that happens, there will be no more liberators than us in the city, so the hazard rank will be S - no invasion. I don't think there will be any more people invading for a while.
If that's the case the intruders from the second dominion territory are still the same?
I will. I mean can I ask you one question?
Lina looks me in the eye and asks.
'Hmm? What?
How is it that you two know so much about us - about human affairs?
What do you mean?
For example, we are certified by the city of Kanazawa, and there are other things like the existence of hazard ranks.
'Oh ... that. Because I searched the internet.
Yeah.
What?
Lina let out a goofy voice.
'No. So Internet. You've got a phone here, right? You know how to search? Then, the hazard ranks and the fact that Lina and the others are certified by the city of Kanazawa, and even more importantly, Mr. Eewww was gracious enough to tell me the level and structure of the level?
Ewww, Mr.? ...Masakado?
It's "Silver Linings", isn't it?
Massacado.
Lina let out a grand sigh.
I listened to Lina and instructed the pack of ghouls on the two levels of the first realm to move to the first level, just to be sure. The second realm remains intact, as there is no separate problem.
'I mean, after all, didn't the human race know we could handle the internet?
'There have been rumours that some of the Demon King's have been posting on internet forums and blogs, but who would believe such gossip? Such as an odd king who rules over demons and uses the internet to gather information...
'Facts are stranger than fiction. Modern demon kings are high tech.
They're human beings after all.
To the discouraged Lina, me and Kanon answered in a light tone.
''Well, before we discuss our plans for the future let's begin a few tests.
'Verification? So that means........congratulations!
Kanon claps as he understands the situation from my words.
'Verification? Congratulations? I'm sorry, but can you explain?
In contrast, Lina, who had just been placed under his control, was baffled.
'To put it succinctly, I've leveled up.
The level of the game has risen, which means that the number of things you can do has increased. It's a good thing that you're able to do this. His habit is to say, 'The effect on the CP that you consume--Buhaha!
Somehow, the tone of voice pissed me off, so I knocked the canon down to the ground with my hand sword.
That's why I'm going to verify that. You mean?
Lina replies while looking at me and canon with slightly drawn back eyes.
''That's how it is. Since my 【Creation】 rank went up with this level up, the things I can do have increased significantly. I want to verify a lot of things before I put it into practice.
[Creation]...?
Lina twists her head when she hears my words.
I see. Unlike Kanon, Lina isn't a former demon king, so there's a lot she doesn't know. It's a pain in the ass to explain from scratch....... Or rather, there's no need for Lina to be present.
''Lina. You must be tired after just becoming a subordinate, right? You can rest if you want, but--
Don't worry. You're going to get your chance. I'd like to be there.
The kindness I've shown is easily denied. I could force them to leave (by order), but Lina is one of the few people in my camp who can express their opinions freely. I decided that it wouldn't be a waste of time to listen to the former brave man's opinion.
''Canon. Give Lina a brief lecture on [Creation], the subordinates, and the area of control.
Yes, sir.
I leave all the tedious explanations to Kanon and I operate my smartphone.
I check the list of subordinates that can be newly created.
Lirim--rank C. An evil spirit of the night that controls dreams. He deceives his enemies with temptation. His strength is low, but his magic is excellent. Creation CP50.
Living Mail -- Rank C. A wandering armor that is possessed by ghosts. Its body is a ghost, and its nature is greatly changed by the armor it's attached to. Creation CP 60.
Werewolf--rank C. Werewolf. A lycanthrope who has unleashed his instincts and is unable to return to his human form. His instincts are closer to those of a beast than a man. Creation CP 80.
Dhampir--Rank B. A being born between a man and a vampire. Its power does not diminish under the sun, but its power is not amplified in the darkness. Creation CP 120.
Finally! Grade B below!
A vampire species - in a sense, I'm a vampire, and my power is greatly reduced in the sun and greatly amplified in the darkness. The Dhampir don't seem to have that trait.
That's just a normal human, right?
Well, it's a B-rank and it costs 120 CP to create. Let's believe it's a reasonable strength.
Lycanthrope reminded me of that! A werewolf isn't a creature that evolved from a lycanthrope, is it? If that's the case, I'd feel stupid for letting them gain a great deal of experience.
Other than that, I have high hopes for the Living Mail, which is explained as 'transforming its nature by the armor it possesses'. Will it become stronger if you give it a high rank armor that it has refined?
Lirim is the thing.... Probably a subordinate as I imagined. It seems that he has excellent magic power, so let's expect him to be a long-awaited magical agent.
Furthermore, there are other abilities that I'm expecting to see as new subordinates.
It's a new special ability that I learned when I grew to level 5 - the Random Number Creation.
It's a special ability that was learned separately from the "Creation of My Descendants".
Its effect was to say, 'Create your own people with all of your resources. You need to spend all your CP to create your pack. If she smiles, a unique leader will be created.
It's a thing, right? I don't want to sound rough, but it's an underling gacha, right?
Does R (rare) or UR (ultra-rare) exist! You can't dedicate all your CP to a C (common)...? No?
There's a lot more to examine than just subordinate matters.
I continue to wait for Kanon to finish his lecture to Lina.