Book 1: Chapter 23: A Job

Book 1: Chapter 23: A Job

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Putting aside the illegal actions of his own subordinate for the moment, Allen simply turns to me and asks, Im a little bit curious as to what your magic is. Because while seeing bodily modifications is rather common, I dont think Ive seen one thats given something similar to some sort of animalistic blood magic, assuming your ears and the claws are anything to judge by.

Oh? Do tell, Belle says from the other side of the call while leaning forwards with a slight grin on her face.

I roll my eyes at the two before answering, I have blood magic.

Really? Allen asks, a little surprised at first only to shrug his shoulders a second later and add, Guess there isnt really a logic behind the changes, so I shouldnt be so surprised. He pauses for a second. Youre sure theres no bestial aspect to the magic?

I raise an eyebrow at him, I just got a skill that can boil the blood of a living being. Do you think that has any bestial aspects to it?

He raises both hands in a placating gesture as Belle laughs at our interaction.

Im a little surprised by how accepting they both are with all of this. But then again, Allen is a Class IV Guardian if I remember correctly. So hes probably used to dealing with new Guardians. And it makes sense that his daughter would take it well too.

That aside, I take in Allens attire.

Its not very often that I actually see him wearing his magi-tech armor outside of the news and on the internet. But it really does look pretty cool.

Im not a fan of the idea of wearing armor myself though. Maybe I could get some way to enhance my jacket?

Allen seems to notice me checking out his gear and suggests, If you want, I can make you some armor. Then he quickly adds, Of course, youd have to pay it off, after seeing my frown beginning to form.

I blink in surprise before smiling.Ñøv€l-B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.

Looks like he does remember how much I hate accepting handouts. Because then I feel like I owe them back for it.

The only reason I got his help with the negotiation for the universities was because I didnt think there was any other choice. So if I do have a choice, Ill avoid it like the plague.

Really? I ask incredulously.

Allen nods his head, Yeah. Blood magic is one of the more desired magics. After all, it can both heal and attack, act as support, and can even be used as a berserker. There are all kinds of ways a blood magic user can go!

I stare at him for a few seconds before realizing that he actually means it.

So maybe not nepotism after all.

Seemingly sensing my change in attitude, Allen presses on the attack, If you join now, Ill even let you go with a couple of the others to attack a Class I Fracture.

My eyes immediately lock on his and I feel my heart start racing at the thought of more prey. Only to blink in confusion at that thought, then shrug and stare at him anyways.

Guess theres nothing to do about those new instincts but accept them.

That said, I dont work well with oth-

Youll also be able to split off from them while under surveillance to fight the weaker demons on the outskirts of the Fracture, he adds a cherry on top that has me immediately saying, We have a deal. As long as I can still leave whenever I want.

Belle breaks out into a laugh at the ridiculousness of this negotiation, meanwhile Allen just grins at me.

Hes probably going to stick more nanomachines on my metaphorical tail than I can count. But at least it means I can try out my new skills, and continue gaining more EXP and SP.

And I have a job now.

Which reminds me.

Now lets talk about my pay.

My statement wipes the smirk off of his face rather quickly.