STGB Chapter 639

Episode 639: Strategy (3)

In fact, most of my research on new essences ended while I was staying on the first basement floor, but even so, I handed over all the essences I had to Raven.

Because in my opinion, all wizards were perverts.

It is true that they feel joy in uncovering the unknown, but they also find the research process itself enjoyable.

Why is gum like that too?

Some people spit it out as soon as all the sweet water is gone, but there are people who enjoy chewing all day long because they enjoy the act of chewing.

So…

“Then… I’ll do my best to research this.”

Rather than hoping that further research would reveal more, I decided to just assume that Raven was entrusted with storing the essence.

Well, it would be nice if research results came out.

Just like this.

“Ah, but what did the letter say? “You said you had something to tell me.”

“That’s right, look at my mind. This is the essence of Hipramagent that Mr. Einar acquired during his exploration. “I think I discovered an embodied ability that I haven’t really discovered yet.”

“Oh is that true?”

“After returning to the city, I compared the numerical data obtained at that time with other existing data and found something similar.”

“So what is the ability to embody?”

In response to my question, Raven crossed her arms and opened her small shoulders wide.

And…

“Do you know the level 3 monster ‘Lamansis’?”

He asked me with a very triumphant voice, but to be honest, I didn’t understand. How can you look down on me with that small stature?

Well, maybe the answer to the question lies in the chin that is tilted back to its limit…

“Oh, it’s natural that you don’t know.”

What does he say again?

“That’s right, ‘La Mansis’ is—.”

“Because it’s a rare monster that comes from a crack on the 9th floor?”

Raven, who was left speechless, shrugged her shoulders.

“…uh?”

For some reason, the tilted angle of my chin seemed to have decreased compared to before.

“Did you know…?”

I know cancer.

As I was laughing because it was cute, Raven opened her mouth again in her normal tone.

“But you only know half of it! “Lamansis cannot be found using normal methods, even in cracks on the 9th floor.”

“I guess so? “Is this a monster that can only be encountered by using Gabrielius’ arrangement hidden within the crack?”

Like a sociable barbarian, they even nodded their heads and exchanged words.

But what is this again?

“….”

For some reason, the talkative boy became quiet again.

The angle of the chin, which had been tilted to its limit, has decreased even further, and now the feeling of looking down has completely disappeared.

In that state, Raven cautiously opened her mouth.

“By any chance… Mr. Yandel… do you even know what that arrangement is…?”

“however?”

Raven’s eyes widened as she asked something obvious and answered with nuance.

There was information that could be gleaned from that appearance.

“Could it be… you don’t know?”

“….”

As always, silence was the answer.

“her.”

The prayer was not full.

Why were you looking down at me like that without even knowing that?

“That’s it! Of course you don’t know! I wonder if such advanced information remains in the book…? How valuable is just the data on water purification abilities! Moreover, if you look for people who have had this essence, you can count on one hand in history… Why are you looking at me like that…?”

“Hmm….”

“….”

I noticed it too late, but before I knew it, the composition of the two of us had changed.

I am looking down with my arms crossed, and Raven is looking down at the ground as if she is somewhat despondent.

However, in the meantime, Raven was struggling to keep her voice strong.

“so….”

“…?”

“…What is that arrangement?”

I guess someone isn’t a wizard.

Even now, I’m curious about that.

***

After the explanation of the hidden piece hidden in the crack on the 9th floor, Raven explained Lamansis’ passive skill as if it was a reward.

Actually, it was a story I already knew, but…

‘This is social life.’

This time, I listened to Raven’s explanation without interrupting.

“Lamansis’s embodied ability is [Best Friend]. “When you look at the name, you might think something is wrong with it, but when you look at it, it turns out to be a very unique ability.”

Well…

I think it would be more accurate to say that [Buddy] has unique activation conditions rather than an unusual ability.

“First of all, as we guessed, it is a support type ability. “It is an ability that grants a very powerful blessing to someone around you and to yourself.”

“oh?”

“However, it is impossible to activate this embodied ability voluntarily. It is not active even during normal times. Special conditions must be met…”

“But…?”

“I don’t know the detailed conditions. However, if you look at the data on past owners, the frequency of use was overwhelmingly high between men and women… Another thing they had in common was that they had been together for a very long time.”

Well, that’s probably true.

In order for [Buddy] to be activated, the essence owner must reach the maximum affinity with one target.

So, when I got this essence, I also fed it to my female colleague and bought her things like flowers every day to increase her likeability.

Oh, by the way, the player character was an integer that could not be used.

According to the system, players were not allowed to develop affinity towards NPCs.

‘So, in the current state, you can now use this essence directly?’

It’s been a while since my curiosity as a gamer was piqued, but that doesn’t mean I have any intention of eating [BFF].

Not only is there no place to put it in the first place…

If you’re looking at efficiency, it’s much more profitable to feed it to your colleagues and gain favor…

‘… Doesn’t it sound like trash to say that?’

Anyway, after learning about the passive skill, all I could think was that it was a trick.

What should I say about this?

It’s true that it’s a good skill that delivers performance above grade once activated, but…

‘Is it possible to explode it…?’

It is not easy to get 100% favorability in the game.

No, it can be said that it is almost impossible for same-sex relationships.

When increasing your likeability, it will always be locked at 90%, and after that, it will only go up slowly if there are tickling events like that between the opposite sex.

But…

‘Ainar…?’

I can’t imagine Einar having such a relationship with another man.

Do I really have to say that I have a lot of male friends, including me?

“So, my guess is that it only occurs between lovers between a man and a woman…. No, I’m trying hard to speak, but what are you thinking?”

“Ah, I was just wondering what to do to activate that supernatural ability.”

“…That’s true too.”

This is a problem that concerns me in many ways.

It’s a shame to throw away the skill…

But that doesn’t mean I can’t flirt and buy cream bread every day to activate [Friend].

‘…It’s better to think of this as just a skill that doesn’t exist.’

Therefore, I decided to just keep [Best Friend] sealed in my head.

It is also an essence that provides sufficiently good performance even without passive skills in the first place.

“Anyway, thank you. “Raven.”

“Thank you. “In the end, it didn’t help at all.”

“But didn’t you find out that it’s not an embodied ability with some negative elements? “That alone made me less worried.”

“Hmm… Actually, that’s true too, isn’t it?”

Does he really want to hear a thank you or does he want to be humbled?

I can’t figure it out, but even after the first business was over, we spent some time simply talking about various things.

As a result, the story progressed to something like I was here to do some testing, and I ended up sitting on the chair I used to sit in often and became a test subject…

I was hungry on the way, so I had a meal at the Magic Tower cafeteria.

“Wow, it’s already been so long. “It must already be dark outside.”

“I can’t see it because there’s no window. Oh, by the way, Raven. “Can I borrow your communication crystal ball for a moment?”

“Who are you trying to contact?”

“I want to contact the Holy Land. When I contact you later, you can tell me for me. “I’m going to sleep in your lab today for research and then go straight from here to schedule tomorrow.”

Raven tilts her head at my request.

“…Isn’t there any research you need today, Mr. Yandel?”

If you look closely, he doesn’t seem to care about important things.

“But just do as I say.”

“yes? “Yes… that’s not difficult…”

Raven, who was speechless, looked up at me with eyes full of curiosity and asked.

“What on earth are you doing this for?”

I didn’t want to make a fuss by bringing up the marriage story, so I only told half the truth.

“just.”

“…just?”

“I don’t want to go home today.”

“………to?”

“Let me go to sleep.”

It’s too much of a hassle to go out and find an inn.

***

The morning after I fell asleep on a haphazardly laid blanket.

Raven, who had been sleeping in a bed on one side of the laboratory, woke up first and nudged me with her foot to wake me up.

“…wake up. How long are you going to sleep? If this continues, I won’t be able to make it on time. “I heard you have important plans today?”

“Ah…”

“Wasn’t it uncomfortable to sleep?”

“at all. It was perfect because the floor seemed to float. uh? But have you washed already?”

“…Then you woke up in the morning and didn’t wash it, so you just stayed there?”

Hmm… Well, I guess I always looked haggard and hadn’t washed in days when I came out of the lab…

Did you become sensitive to things like this after becoming a soldier?

“Anyway, I had a good night. “I’ll come back later.”

“no. Don’t come. “I’m just tired for no reason.”

“Eh? Are you tired? “Didn’t you fall asleep early last night too?”

“…That’s not what I meant. “I have to study, so why don’t you go quickly?”

After being pushed around by Raven since the morning, I left the magic tower as if I was being kicked out. Afterwards, I took a carriage at a nearby platform and moved to my destination, Imperial Capital Karnon.

That’s today.

Human dwarf elf.

And Yongin, a barbarian beast.

It is the day when the tribal conference is held, where the leaders of the six races that make up the huge city called Lapdonia gather and talk.

‘It just so happens that this is my first time here.’

It’s been a while since I became the tribal leader, but I’ve only recently been able to attend the tribal meeting. The building where the meeting was held was one I had seen several times in passing.

An exotic building reminiscent of a Roman temple with six pillars supporting the roof is sure to catch the eye.

‘…I have some time left.’

Perhaps because I was kicked out early in the morning, I had some time left, so I went to a nearby restaurant and spent some time eating.

Since it was a restaurant located in Karnon, the price of the food was much higher than expected, so I was embarrassed…

but what can I do? I’m hungry, so I have to eat.

‘They won’t provide separate meals, right?

After finishing the meal, I patted my stomach and entered the building where the meeting was being held.

“…Bjorn Yandel, did you come alone?”

“But is there a problem?”

“No… none. Please go in. “Other people are waiting.”

For reference, the guards guarding the entrance were all made up of different races, but somehow only the barbarian was left out.

‘Is this the way to set up the private soldiers that each person brought?’

Well, I didn’t hear anything like that from the former tribal leader…

I wonder if he forgot this and didn’t relay it to me, but it wouldn’t be strange if he really did.

“Good luck.”

After encouraging the guards standing at the entrance, I walked inside and soon saw people gathered in the center.

Big names representing each of the six races.

However, what was surprising was that I saw two familiar faces among them.

Mr. Yong, the head of the Yongin tribe.

And…

‘It looks like the Beastman tribe sent the Red Cat tribe as their representative this time.’

A pure-blooded family of the Red Miao tribe.

The head of the Karlstein family and Misha’s…

‘Strictly speaking, he’s not the biological father, is he?’

Anyway, he is a man who is in his father’s place according to genealogical records.

“It’s been a while. “At that time, I never imagined that I would see you in this place again.”

“I understand. “I have known for a long time that you guys lack imagination.”

“…I guess there’s still some sediment left in me?”

“No way.”

In reality, there is no such thing as sediment.

Because at that time, I was a kid with nothing.

Well, now this guy has reached a position where he can’t use informal language without permission.

“Would you please stop talking in private and sit down, Bjorn, son of Yandel?

Soon after hearing the words of the fairy tribe representative, I slowly glanced around.

Although it was a place where big names gathered, there was no discomfort.

It was a very simple reason.

‘Here too…a round table is used…?’

A meeting place with a large round table.

I slowly sat down in the empty seat that seemed to be mine, resting my chin on one arm and tapping the armrest with my index finger.

Although this is our first meeting.

Tuk-tuk.

For some reason, my confidence began to grow.