Ch 143
“…Huh?”
It’s a habitual action.
Lisir, waking from sleep, without question or hesitation, rose from the bed and tried to loosen his body with stretching.
But the moment he got up from the bed and moved his legs.
Something went thud against his legs.
A sensation like touching a stick balanced with exquisite equilibrium.
Lisir lowered his head to check the identity of that sensation.
“Myeong-i?”
The purple girl spirit was sitting on the floor with a completely expressionless face.
Apparently, she had originally been standing, but it seemed she had fallen on her bottom due to a collision.
“Oh dear, I’m sorry. Are you okay?”
Lisir put his hands under the spirit’s armpits and lifted her up.
“…”
With her characteristic blank expression, she looked at Lisir and bowed her head.
And then, raising her head again, she looked at Lisir silently.
‘Why was she doing this here? And, does she have something to say?’
Just as Lisir was pondering to understand her inner thoughts.
-She had been doing that since long before Master woke up! She says she has something to tell Master!
The translator’s voice was heard at that opportune moment.
“Long before? If you had business, you should have woken me up.”
“…”
-She says she thought she shouldn’t disturb Master’s rest!
“Oh my, why are all my guys so wonderful.”
Lisir smiled warmly and patted the girl spirit’s head.
“So, Myeong-i. You have something to tell me?”
Lisir crouched down and matched the spirit’s eye level.
“…”
The spirit stared blankly at Lisir for a moment.
She moved her ‘right hand’ and covered her face.
“…”
The girl offered her blurry face to Lisir as an answer.
Lisir, in return, placed his palm on her face.
Like watering a potted plant, a short time passed in a calm atmosphere-
“…”
Nod.
Now saying it was enough, the Monstrosity Spirit stepped back and bowed to Lisir.
Then she returned to her place on the desk, crouching on the purple cloth spread out on it.
Lisir, watching her, smiled wryly.
“Isn’t that uncomfortable?
No matter how small the body is, a desk is not a suitable place to rest.
That fact could be seen just from her crouched posture, as if she were stuffing herself into storage.
If she were a human, she wouldn’t have lasted even 30 minutes in that state.
“Why is she so attached to that place? Perhaps, because of that purple cloth?”
-That’s right!
“Oh, I see, Dangaleon?”
-It is not a pure spirit body, but a spirit dwelling in an object! Like that inanimate woman! To be fully formed, it needs a main body that forms the basis of its existence!
“That purple cloth is it?”
-That’s right!
“Oh? Then, what about the Asking Left Hand?
“…”
-It says it destroyed itself!
“Destroyed itself? Why?”
“…”
-It was already reaching its limit and was in the process of destruction, and it did so because it was hindering the absorption of Master’s energy!
“Oh… is it because of me?”
“…”
-The fact that the Asking Left Hand reached its limit was indeed due to Master’s influence, but ultimately it was its own will, so please don’t worry about it! Above all, if Master had not bestowed energy, it would have died, and it feels immense gratitude to Master for bestowing a new existence!
“It feels like giving a painful treatment and then receiving words of gratitude, so my heart isn’t at ease.”
“…”
-Since you saved it from a cursed fate that only consumes and scatters ruin, it is salvation, not destruction. Master has no reason to worry!
“Really? That small, soft face said such mature words?”
Lisir, feeling proud, approached the Monstrosity Spirit and patted her head.
“…”
The spirit rubbed its head against his hand, savoring the feeling.
-This is the height of longing!!! Master!!! This small, soft flame Dangaleon longs for Master’s touch!!!
“No. You’re fire.”
-Kuaaaak! How frustrating!!! That my fiery beauty is not conveyed to Master!!! Then what is all this for!!!
Dangaleon struggling to create a human form with flames.
Lisir left the ball of fire behind and looked at the Monstrosity Spirit and the purple cloth she was sitting on.
As it was a cloth for storing the monstrosity, it wasn’t just any cheap thing, but it wasn’t a special item that could become the spirit’s basis either.
“Myeong-i, do you like that cloth?”
“…”
-Kuaaaak!!! It only chose the cloth because it was the object closest to the monstrosity at the time. It has no further meaning!!!
Even while causing a commotion, Dangaleon faithfully performed its translation role.
“It’s a temporary measure…”
Lisir said after a moment’s thought.
“Myeong-i. What do you think if I get you a new item?”
“…”
The Monstrosity Spirit looked up at Lisir while crouching.
Nod.
The Monstrosity Spirit nodded vigorously （by her standards）.
-It says it’s a very grateful and happy suggestion!!!
“…”
“Really? Then, what kind of item do you think would be good?”
“…”
-It says anything Master prepares will be fine!
“Don’t say that, tell me.”
“…”
Blank.
The Monstrosity Spirit stared into space for a while, then her gaze turned to the blue lotus in the corner of the room.
“It’s not like she wants to live with Klana in the blue lotus… a new sword?”
“…”
The moment the Monstrosity Spirit was about to nod.
-No!!!
Someone cried out sadly.
-No more swords!!! Please reconsider!!!
It was the Holy Sword Jallak.
‘Oh, so bright.’
Its glittering appearance, scattering light to attract Lisir’s attention, looked pitiful enough that the name Holy Sword didn’t come to mind.
Separately, Lisir also nodded.
“Jallak is right. It’s inconvenient to carry two swords.”
-Li, Lisir! It’s three!!! If you get a new one, there will be a total of three!!! Haha, I, I guess I’m a little weak in math!? Even you, who are perfect in everything, have a human side! It’s okay! Don’t worry!!! It’s enough if I help you right beside you!!! I have one more reason to stay by your side!
“…Right, three.”
Lisir could only readily correct himself at the pitiful sight of the Holy Sword throwing away its pride and acting humbly as a calculator.
“What about something other than a sword?”
“…”
The Monstrosity Spirit.
Her blank eyes moved here and there, examining Lisir’s body.
She seemed to be looking for something he always carried on his body besides his sword.
“Ah.”
Has she become more perceptive?
Lisir, understanding her intention, said.
“Then, how about this?”
Lisir went to the wardrobe and took out a piece of clothing stored there.
It was a gray robe that proved his affiliation with the Gray Tower.
“I don’t always wear it, but it’s my most cherished clothing.”
“…”
His most cherished clothing.
At those words, the Monstrosity Spirit’s small ears twitched.
She shook her head.
-It says it cannot defile Master’s precious item!!! I, the pure white flame Dangaleon! If my body were just a little more gray, I would have gladly volunteered as the guardian of that robe!!! What a pity!”
“Hey. Defile? It’s okay. Don’t refuse.”
The Monstrosity Spirit stared blankly at Lisir.
And then-
“…”
Nod.
The Monstrosity Spirit nodded vigorously （by her standards）.
“Okay, then━ shall we start right now?”
“…”
Nod.
-Master! I report that it is currently gathering Master’s energy! If the main body is moved now, its energy may be damaged!
“Really? Then why did you say you would?”
Lisir ruffled her head rather roughly, as if scolding her.
“…”
-It says that Master’s opinion should be prioritized, so don’t worry about it! Hmm! It has a proper attitude, unlike a monstrosity! It must be the influence of Master’s energy!!!
“Hey. There’s no such thing.”
Lisir bent down to match her eye level and said.
“Now we are, what do you call it… close companions?”
-Companions!?
Inside the Inner World.
The Crybaby Spirit, who had been sleeping soundly on a sand bed, opened its eyes wide.
“Ah, it’s nothing, Ber. Keep sleeping.”
-…
Sleeping soundly.
Thus, Lisir, who had prevented the awakening（?） of the Great Evil, continued to speak to the Monstrosity Spirit.
“Above all, I would be very upset if you got hurt because of me.”
“…”
“So, from now on, if there’s anything inconvenient or you need something, don’t hesitate to tell me. Okay?”
“…”
The monstrosity stared blankly at Lisir.
For a long time.
And then. She bowed her head towards Lisir.
It was a movement that seemed to be on the borderline between a nod and a bow.
Afterwards.
Lisir, after asking her permission, moved the cloth from the desk to the bed.
“…”
She no longer crouched on the desk.
She was now crouching on the bed.
“So it’s like this.”
Lisir chuckled in bewilderment.
In any case, compared to when she was sitting on the narrow desk, she looked much more comfortable.
He spent his time with a more relaxed mind, waiting for the Monstrosity Spirit to be ready.
By the time afternoon came.
-Knock knock.
A servant of the mansion came to deliver a message.
“Lisir. A guest has arrived.”
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『Title: Guys, are these Monstrosities < usable?』
Content: I’ve used relics and artifacts,
but I’ve never used these brats, so I was going to try them out.
But a window popped up saying 『Are you sure you want to use them?』
I suddenly felt a killing intent, so I pressed the 『Hell no!ㄴㄴㄴㄴㄴ』 window,
was I overreacting?
-: 『Hell no!No no no? Is there such a window?』
-: That 『Are you sure you want to use them?』 window also appears when using artifacts and relics, doesn’t it?
-『Author』 : Is that so?
But this one felt different.
-: What’s with the killing intent detection;;;
-: This crappy game is now turning users into psychics?
-: But someone who can sense killing intent so well
why are they still holding onto this crappy game?
-: It’s kind of like a monstrosity…
Killing intent detection ability is greatly increased, but
in return, intelligence plummets.
-: I understand perfectly… （crying emoticon）
-『Author』 : I understand perfectly, yeah.
Okay, I won’t use the monstrosity even if I die, yeah.
-: Anyone who knows what happened to the Hero Party that tried to use the monstrosity: g-
-『Author』 : Oh, right.
That was also a monstrosity.
No, sh t, I almost got screwed.
Was I about to be ‘knowledgeable’?
-: But
The Asking Left Hand was a world-class monstrosity （+already triggered penalty）, yeah.
Usually, it’s just an item with strict conditions as good as its performance, yeah.
Some NPCs also use tamed monstrosities.
-『Author』 : Tamed?
-: Suppressing the monstrosity’s energy to minimize the penalty, yeah.
-『Author』 : You should have told me, yeah.
If I tame it, it’s me again, yeah.
I’ve played over three hundred teaching assistant eroge games, yeah.
-: Your crisis detection ability is so good, why did you let your life fall apart?
-『Author』 : Shut up.
-: But that’s called taming,
but seeing what the NPCs do, it’s practically a butt-sex show.
Please stop freaking out ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
It’s like performing a ritual.
-『Author』 : No sh t, is it okay to use it
or not?
Whatever, yeah, I’m just launching.
Manly man trait: I’ll just crash into it and see.
-『Author』 : Ah
-『Author』 : Sh t, I just need to move the main body.
-: Hitler: Ah sh t, I just need to conquer the Soviet Union.
-『Author』 : Shut up.
✦✦✦
“Jane and Felix?”
They were the guests waiting for Lisir upon his arrival in the reception room.
And one more person.
“…”
A woman with a serious impression, dressed in white, was sitting with her hands clasped on her lap.
As Lisir’s gaze turned to her, Jane spoke.
“Lisir. Let me introduce you. This is Lady Dwen. She is the mentor and master of Felix and me.”
“…”
The master of two heroes?
And that aura.
A man came to mind in Lisir’s head.
Outer Sword.
Sword Master Rodan.
The woman possessed an aura that was not inferior to that Sword Master.
Lisir’s posture naturally became respectful.
“Lady Dwen. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am Lisir.”
As Lisir greeted her with a bow, she also responded politely with a bow.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Lisir. I’ve heard about you. It seems Jane and Felix owe you a great debt.”
Before Lisir could answer, Dwen continued.
“Therefore, I must speak clearly. We cannot leave our benefactor in danger.”
“Excuse me? Danger?”
Thud.
As Dwen placed her left hand on the desk in front of her, she rolled up her sleeve.
“…!”
Lisir’s eyes widened.
Red leather gloves were covering Dwen’s hand.
No. They were digging into her hand.
The boundary between the glove and the skin was blurry, and blood vessels protruded from above the glove.
While Lisir’s gaze was captivated by the bizarre sight.
Dwen opened her mouth in a serious tone.
“I once thought I could completely suppress the monstrosity. Like you.”
Her expression as she spoke contained only genuine concern for the other person.
“…Did you come to warn me?”
“Yes. To correct the serious mistake Jane and Felix made. That item. That monstrosity. It is absolutely not an item to be given to someone else in exchange for a price.”
“…”
“Wait. Would you look here?”
As Lisir’s expression became filled with anguish, she showed her hand being consumed by the red leather gloves.
Squirm!
“…”
The red leather moved as if breathing. Dwen’s serious expression wavered.
As Lisir expressed his concern, Dwen quickly continued.
“Do you see? This monstrosity constantly demands a price from me. Even though I don’t desire its power. The master’s will is of no consequence to them. Control, let alone symbiosis, is impossible with them. Dealing with a monstrosity is no different from implanting a tumor in your own body. Once implanted, it’s a tumor that cannot be removed as you please.”
“…”
Lisir, staring intently at Dwen’s hand, said.
“What about moving the monstrosity’s main body?”
Dwen looked at him in some surprise.
“Have you learned about the monstrosity in the meantime? That’s right. The easiest way to control a monstrosity is to destroy its underlying main body and transfer the power contained within it to another place.”
However.
Dwen emphasized this point as she continued.
“As I said, the master’s will is of no consequence to the monstrosity. How can we persuade them? How can we deceive them? Moving their main body is virtually impossible.”
“Oh… is that so?”
Lisir asked back with a somewhat dumbfounded look.
How she interpreted that action.
Dwen became more anxious and said to Lisir.
“What has become of that monstrosity now?”
“It is resting after absorbing my energy.”
Oh dear.
Dwen closed her eyes and murmured with a sorrowful heart.
“Did you respond to its demands?”
“Yes.”
“Why such a… no, no, it’s not your fault. I shouldn’t blame you.”
She stood up from her seat.
“Please guide me to where that monstrosity is right now.”
✦✦✦
“Here it is.”
Returning to the room, Lisir first approached the girl spirit crouching on the bed and patted her head.
“…”
The girl spirit rubbed her head against his hand to savor the feeling.
A kind smile appeared on Dwen’s face as she watched the scene.
But that was only for a moment.
Dwen immediately regained her serious expression and said.
“So. Where is the monstrosity, the Asking Left Hand?”
“Here.”
Dwen’s gaze moved quickly.
This was because no object suspected to be a monstrosity was visible within her field of vision.
“If it’s here, what are you referring to?”
“Here, this child.”
“?”
“That is to say, this child is the monstrosity.”
The hero’s master.
Her serious expression crumbled.
“The Asking Left Hand is…”
“Ah, right now, this is the main body of the Asking Left Hand.”
Lisir pointed to the purple cloth and said.
At that moment.
The girl spirit got up from her seat and went towards the gray robe hanging on the chair.
The girl’s energy is imbued within the gray robe.
“Ah, now this is the main body.”
“…”
✦✦✦
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