Chapter 295.2: Qualities

Chapter 295.2: Qualities

Cursed ring. Being unable to take it off is a relatively popular drawback for those Relic.

The magic sword that Luke took also seemed to make you unable to remove your hands from it while you are using it, but we Hunters call this kind of drawback Relics Cursed if you cannot remove it physically or if it comes back on its own even after you throw it away. And while there are some items that have those effects to prevent you from dropping them, most of those kinds of Relics are troublesome items that bring some kind of drawback when equipped with them. Of course, since it is a Relic, once the Magic runs out, the effect that makes it impossible to unequip disappears, but in most cases, the charge for such Relic doesn't wear off easily, and it sometimes even has the ability to recharge by itself by using the Magic power of the wielder.

Most likely, those Relics are a replication of former curses thanks to Mana Material. As evidence of this, the best way to remove this kind of Relic was to have it purified by a priest, just like a curse.

I immediately go to Martis-san's shop with Tino and Liz. It has been a while since I was there because of the Supreme Martial Arts Festival and the attack ruckus. I went there to check on the item as soon as possible, so I used the Tino effect to raise Martis-san's mood and showed the ring that didn't come off even though it wasn't tightly wrapped on my finger.

As soon as Martis-san heard about the situation, his cheeks twitched and his voice trembled.

Cry, you Don't tell me you put this on without thinking!? (Martis)

No, no, no, it is not like that (Cry)

You idiot! How many years have you been using Relics!? You amateur! (Martis)

Many Relics are unknown, and many of them are dangerous. That is why there is a profession of Relic Appraiser in this world. Tino, who gave me the ring, turned pale due to Martis-san's sharp words. But Liz lightly said.

Haaaah? Are you making fun of a Level 8, Martis-chan? How could Cry-chan put it on without thinking? (Liz)

Nuuuh (Martis)

Martis-san *jirojiro* stares at my face. Following Liz's follow-up, Tino, who had turned pale, also breathed a sigh of relief. Yup Just put that on my Divine Strategies.

Martis-san took a deep breath, held his breath for a moment, and said in a serious voice.

Cry, stay calm and listen to me. This ring Will attracts Curses. (Martis)

It will Attracts curses, you said!?

A "High Spirit People (High Noble)" "Shrine Maiden (Miko)"In other words, it is a ring that enhances the power of a "Shaman (Jujutsushi)" by receiving more powerful curses on their body. There is a similar ritual called "Kodoku1" that existsBut this is an advanced form of it. It is said that it soon became obsolete due to its excessive power of attraction, causing the death of many of the "High Spirit People (High Noble)" who went through this trainingBecause it is still being passed down, there are times when it appears as a Relic like this one. Long life is not always a good thing. Cry, that thing is a hell lot nastier than you think, you know? You can't even remove it without a powerful Spirit People Shaman. It doesn't matter if you are Level 8, it is impossible for you. (Martis)

I felt as if the impact had hit me on the head as hard as it could. I look down at the wooden ring. Tino is looking at me worriedly. It doesn't look like this wooden ring is such a big dealBut I see, there are such things in this world.

I stared down at the ring for a while, then held out both of my hands and asked Martis-san.

Hey, Martis-san. I have a silly questionIs it possible that there are other Relics I am wearing that attract curses? (Cry)

Wh At? (Martis)

Even before I put this on, curses are *gungun* swarming at me. A little late for that! I can't imagine attracting even more curses! They aren't able to come near me because there is no more space available. The curses are waiting in line for their turn!

I feel like it is going to be minus and minus makes a plus. Glad to hear that it isn't a big deal.

Thanks for reading! A ring that attracts curses and killed many Spirit People Shaman? Pfff easy peasy, not a big deal for Cry! You cant multiply Cry's curse-attracting power that is already infinite!

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Kodoku: It means Poisoning someone. I left it in Japanese because it is better than saying poisoning someone.