I'm scared. I don't know why. Even when I was with the Master's friends ...... I kept hearing a voice inside me that said, "This is the darkness, don't go near it. It said this is darkness and that I shouldn't go near it. ......
Trembling, Rafilia told me.
That's why I understood the curse of "Bad Luck Invitation LV3" and the true nature of the black chains.
This is ...... a system designed to scare Rafilia and bind her to a state of misery.
This "Bad Luck Level 3" is cursed in triplicate.
The first is invisibility.
Secondly, it's a lock skill, so you can't remove it.
Secondly, it's a lock skill and you can't remove it.
"Rafilia, as a test, try to remember what happened when you told Cecil and the others about the poem.
Okay. What?
'The dark-eyed dark hero.
The hand that possesses darkness is extended, and the demon is sent to the slave's chest.
The girl's modest chest trembles, and the inescapable chain is around her neck.
The silver hair that trembles with pleasure, the silver hair that trembles with pleasure..." "I was so happy to see Cecil-san clapping my hands here, and I was so happy...
With a pikun, the black chain moved.
I can see it because we are connected through "Ability Rebuild Lv 3".
I could see a black magic flowing out of the black chain.
At the same time, Rafilia's eyes widened.
I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.
I felt it too. It was faint, but I heard something like a strange voice.
"Don't expect to lose, because there is no gain, because there always has been, because there is nothing to gain, because it will just flow away.
A dark voice, echoing from the depths of the darkness.
So I asked Raphilia.
'Could it be that Rafilia gets scared when she feels happy or joyful?'
...... Yeah.
Raphilia's face turned pale.
'...... eh, ah, what? What ...... no way ...... eh, eh, eh, eh?
Mouth open. I think I've figured it out.
I've got a hunch.
Whenever Rafilia feels that she is having fun and wants to be free, a dark magic flows out of the Bad Luck Invitation LV3. When this happens, a feeling of darkness and fear is created within Rafilia.
It's as if this chain itself has a will and is attacking Rafilia mentally.
It's also the darkness that makes us adjust our skills to be free. Eating a meal together in harmony is also darkness. Even being free is dark. That's what Raphilia is afraid of.
So maybe the "darkness" is really what Rafilia wants and what she wants to do.
If so, the key to breaking the curse should be there.
'I command you, my slave, Raphilia-Grace.
I said, "Embrace the darkness.
"Embrace the darkness.
Huh?
"Look into the darkness. Look into the darkness and tell me what's in it. Feelings. Seeing. Tell me in words what you see. Tell me what you are afraid of.
'Eh, eh, eh ...... hmm!
Rafilia's body shuddered.
I'm not going to be the only one who can do that.
"No, no, no, no, no, no. ......
Less scary than before, don't you think?
'Eh ...... yes, eh. That ......
Raphilia nodded, still looking a little blue.
'Yes, yes. It's not as scary as before. But ...... why?
I told you. I have skills that interfere with skills.
For now, I cover the black chain with my palm and pour my magic power into it. In order to contain the dark magic. Of course, that magic power is also flowing into my "Bad Luck Level 3" skill.
I can control the fear.
I've heard that when you 'rebuild' your skills with me, they become fluffy, itchy, and itchy. I'll let Rafilia focus on those sensations.
Rafilia's skills have been bugged and the virus, the bad stuff, has taken over. I'm going to take care of it, okay?
Maybe you can do it.
We just need to make the 'concept' of the skill loose enough to move it even with the chains wrapped around it.
'So, Raphilia, see what's in the dark. Tell me what's scary.
...... hooey. Yes, Master.
Raphilia's eyes were a little blurry, but she answered clearly.
"Raphilia-Grace ...... I will face the darkness. I'm going to go through and awaken - haha!
I keep the "Bad Luck Invitation LV3" wrapped in my palm and pour more and more magic power into it.
I make it stronger.
To drown out the black magic that the black chain spits out.
I'll paint the poisonous fears with fluffy, tingling, and urticaria.
...... Oh, no. Tsutsuki. It's so hot. I'm ...... strong and ...... scary.
Raphilia's shoulders shake as she struggles to writhe.
Every time she moves, her large breasts shake and her hardening touches my palm.
............ darkness, I can feel it. This is a blackout ...... scary. It's a good thing that you can't ......
Darkness doesn't make sense to me, Rafilia.
Is that dark magic still flowing out?
Rafilia is cupping her fingers impatiently. The hem of her loungewear is about to come untied, and her knees are twisting and turning as she presses down on the base of her legs.
This is ...... no good ...... I shouldn't want this ...... I shouldn't want this ...... I shouldn't want this ...... I shouldn't be happy but I'm not going to be happy ......... maaaaaaaaa ............ maaaaaaa
With a snap, Rafilia opens and closes her mouth like a goldfish.
'Tell me. What is Raphilia afraid of?
I, I, .........
I heard a tinkling sound in my hand.
A crack appeared in the black chain that binds "Bad Luck Lv 3".
I'm ............ I'm ...... afraid of being exposed to the truth. I'm scared of being ...... touched because I'm suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk ...... It's warm and fuzzy and ...... warm and gentle and ...... I like it because it's warm and fuzzy and ...... I like it. It's scary because I love it. I'm scared to lose it.
Raphilia declared, her glazed eyes widening.
'I can hear it. It's in me.
It's gone anyway. It'll be gone. It's just hard to hold on to them.
You said it was always that way.
You'll get rid of it, and you'll get rid of the darkness.
You don't want the darkness. It's just hard. So, I'm scared. That's why I'm scared. But I love it.
I want you to touch me. I love it. I like to hear her voice. I like people around her, too.
But it's scary. Scary to lose it. That's why it's dark. Everyone is dark. But...
I like it when you have your hand on my heart and it's warm. I like it when you rustle my fingers. I love it when you make me roll my fingers. I love it. I love it because it makes me happy, I love it because it's ...... and it's scary. I'm scared of becoming like that. Scary to lose it. I'm scared, I'm scared. Scary to disappear, scary to disappear.
While spilling tears from her purple eyes...
Rafilia continues to speak, as if something she's been holding back has been unleashed.
'Cecil-sama, Rita-sama, Aine-sama and Leticia-sama are ...... scary. It's scary to get along with them. They might make you unhappy,...... scary,...... but I like them. We're friends of Masutaa......
I see.
Rafilia has always been alone.
A swing. If it's a motionless opponent, I won't miss.
The black shadows split into two and disappeared.
"So this is the true nature of the curse on Rafilia's skills: ......
"You're right, Lord, he's been possessed.
In his sword form, Reggie replied.
''I've seen the whole thing. It seems that this girl has an experimental 'fate interference skill' built into her. Probably a human pillar - to control fortune and bad luck by concentrating the misfortune on this person, and to keep the rest of the place calm.
'You mean, for example, in a village or something, only unhappy around Raphilia, but safe elsewhere?
I don't know.
'Or we could send Raphilia to the Demon King's army to spread misery among the demons.
"The wisdom of the elves will do that.
What is it that scares you when you feel happy or joyful?
"To get you used to being unhappy? If you don't have any hope to begin with, you can't despair.
That sucks.
I agree.
That means that Rafilia was a victim of such an experiment.
The fact that this Rafilia was washed up in a port city means that she was either discarded like the Elderslime or was in the midst of an ongoing experiment ...... that I have no way of ascertaining. Either way, it means he's treated as a tool.
Even if it's to counteract the demon king, it's disgusting.
It's even worse than being summoned from another world and being used as a disposable visitor.
''I won't tolerate this! It's utterly outrageous!
The Magic Sword Reggie trembled, as if he was outraged from the bottom of his heart.
''How dare you force such a beautiful girl into misery! You'd think these girls would have the common sense to love and fondle and gorge themselves on them! The tears must be from love and pleasure! What a way to embed a skill that would lead to misery and make us shed tears of sorrow! You should be ashamed of yourself!
'I agree with you about the first and last lines. Leggy.
Raphilia is lying on the ground, breathing heavily.
Her nightgown barely covers her from her belly down, and it's also soggy with sweat and stuff.
The collar hardware snaps with each small flinch, and Rafilia smiles happily with each one.
Raphilia's happiness is to be ...... dominated, isn't it?
I wonder how that's going to work out.
Anyway, the skill rewrite was a success. The "Bad Luck Invitation Level 3" has disappeared.
Two new skills were created.
'Bad Luck Annihilation LV1' (Lock Skill: Unpickable Trait, UR (Ultra Rare))
The skill of "washing away" misfortune in a "clean" way.
By touching yourself or others, you wash away the misfortune (bring in good luck).
It takes a few minutes to activate, during which time the rack's parameters will spike. During this time, the rack's parameters will spike.
As a risk, Attack, Defense, and Magic Resistance are reduced to zero for 10 minutes after the skill ends.
There is a limit to the number of times it can be used. It will take several days to recharge after use.
This is the rewritten Rafilia skill.
'Slave Summoning (Sammoning Slave) LV1' (UR)
A skill that draws the body to its surroundings.
You can summon one slave of your choice to come to your master.
The summoned slave knows his master's coordinates accurately and will come to him 'no matter what the situation'. Therefore, be careful how you use it.
Also, a summoned slave cannot leave his master's side for a while.
You can only use it once a day.
This is my new skill.
'Bad Luck Annihilation' is a high-risk, high-reward skill that increases your luck.
Considering the risk of having zero defense and resistance, it seems to call for an unbelievable amount of luck.
I don't know if I'll ever have a chance to use 'Summon Slave' ....... Cecil, Rita, and Aine, they're all together all the time. It looks like you can use it to call the Magic Sword Reggie, though.
......It's a good thing I've been swept up in ...... the darkness.
Raphilia murmured vaguely.
'Yeah. But I can cancel the contract right away.'
I draped my own nightgown over Raphilia's body.
As I said in the beginning, Rafilia is a slave for 200 arsha. So I'll be a slave for a month or two at the most.
Once you're free, you'll be able to find a new identity again.
See, when you quit your job, there are people who wonder why you've been doing that before.
With that thought in mind, I picked up the parchment that had fallen to the ground.
The price for Rafilia's "Skill Search" written there...
11200 Arsha.
Huh?
I looked back at the parchment.
I looked closer and saw that the ink was smudged at the numbers.
I'd placed it at the base of the tree so the night dew had fallen on it, and the ink had run off. It's creating the number 11, as if it were a measurement. I rub my finger over it, but it doesn't go away. Or rather, the ink has settled down unnaturally. Don't tell me that this is a formal contract by the ritual of "contract", so is the god effect working?
I see. You are recognized by the God of Covenants as the proof of your covenant.
"It's not a coincidence... isn't it, Reggie? Could this be the effect of Rafilia's 'bad luck'?
"Probably.
With a pop, the human-shaped Leggy that appeared nodded.
It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has been in the same situation. It's not good luck for the Lord to keep control of the elven girl. So here we are.
I knew it was right to rewrite that skill quickly.
This is what happened in the short time between Raphilia writing the amount of money and the 'contract'.
What would have happened if I had been left alone .......
''Can't this be erased with 'Bad Luck Annihilation LV1'?
It's not gonna happen.
It's a God-level 'deal'.
"Yes.
Yeah.
"And it is not already a misfortune for her to be a slave of the Lord.
"...... What can I do?
Well, it doesn't matter if you're worried about it or not.
I held up Rafilia's body wrapped in her pajamas.
I'm not going to be the only one who can do that.
'Ha, ha. Don't do it! Not in front of you!
I was rattling around with a bright red face.
I explained the skills to Raphilia and told her about the contract amount.
Rafilia was surprised, but she was able to check her skills on her own.
And then occurred, the third time she got down on her knees.
I can't thank you enough for changing my fate!
Raphilia decided to get down on her knees with such splendor that she wanted to put 'Elf Kneeling' in the dictionary.
'This Raphilia-Grace. I will give my body and soul to the Master until I repay him for his kindness!
It's just so refreshing to hear it loud and clear.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you. It's not really me. I'm the righteous Rafilia-Grace, who protects everyone!
Huh? Master, why do you have such scary, kind eyes? Oh, please don't stroke my head. If you're going to stroke me, please take the collar ...... ...... I like to have the master touch me. ......... ...What?
He walked out next to me (and Leggy), rudely rambling like he was doing a funny dance.