Chapter 508: Fran and Urushi’s Growth

Chapter 508: Fran and Urushi’s Growth

『Well, shall we go then?』

「Nn!」

「Woof!」

Right after I woke up, we went to look for some magic beasts in the Plains of the Demon Wolf. I wanted to check my condition and Fran and Urushi’s growth.

In my case, a malfunction in a part of me that I didn’t understand had been repaired, and in addition, Announcer-san has regained some of her strength.

The current Announcer-san couldn’t speak freely, but she seems to answer any questions I had about my condition.

She also said that she will assist me in my magic operations from now on. It will be a little easier for me to control the finer details and use great magic in the future.

I also take a look at the sword in Fran’s hand. The sword seems to be made sturdy enough to withstand Fran’s reckless use.

Alistair said that it was only a makeshift sword, but it was quite strong.

Name: Heavy Magic Steel Sword for new novels

ATK: 480

MP: 80

Durability: 1200

Magic Conductivity: D-

It’s like a portrait drawn in five seconds by a professional illustrator, or a snack made quickly from leftovers by a genius cook. From my point of view, it’s amazing, but from her point of view, it’s nothing.

『Hmmm』

「Master? Is something wrong?」

『No, it’s nothing...』

The center of gravity and the length of the blade are made to resemble me. But it gives me mixed feelings too.

I’m sure it was useful to Fran. It has protected her while I was away, watched her growth, and endured her rough usage in silence. Yes, that’s a great sword.

But I don’t like it. No, let me rephrase it, I’m jealous of this sword. I’m jealous of the sword that looks so much like me that Fran used as a replacement while I was gone.

That’s exactly how I feel right now.

『Well, now that I’m back, that sword won’t be around for a while』

[Skill]

Shadow Transfer: The higher version of Shadow Migration

Regeneration Inhibition: Reduces the healing speed of the enemies he bites.

Great Physical Change: The higher version of Physical Change

Rampage: Pushing oneself on a rampage when cornered

[Unique Skill]

Dark Absorption: Absorb a portion of the magic power contained in dark magic and darkness magic

Predation Recovery: Heal wounds by eating

[Extra Skill]

Predatory Assimilation: The higher version of Predatory Absorption

[Inherent Skill]

Dimensional Fangs: A Fang technique that deals damage while ignoring defense.

Familial Intimidation: Intimidate his kin and relatives.

Familial Hatred: Disliked by his kin and relatives.

Seal Nullification: Nullify sealing techniques.

Familial Intimidation and Familial Hatred was a particularly strange skill. Didn’t he evolve into a higher species? But it was clearly a disadvantageous skill. Moreover, his titles were also strange.

I know what Predator of Evil is. As the name implies, it was probably earned by defeating and devouring an evil being. But The Lonely Beast and The One and Only seems to be a title given as a comfort to the lonely being.

Announcer-san also taught me that Fenrir-san had given him some of his power. And as a result, he seems to have evolved into a special race, transcending his wolf kin but becoming a shunned being.

『Urushi...』

「Woof?」

Urushi stared back at me with his pure eyes. Even after he became a 10-meter giant, those eyes had never changed.

I can’t feel any loneliness or sadness from him.

Besides, when I thought ‘what if someone took pity on me?’ or ‘Isn’t it lonely to be the only sword with a human soul in the world?’ What if I was told something like that?

I wouldn’t be happy; those were not the words I would want to hear after all.

『Urushi, you’ve become even stronger huh!? You look so reliable! I’ll be counting on you from now on!』

「Woof!」