You guys are a little overprotective, aren’t you? You can’t use your best-kept secret for a nosebleed.
The information I got from the nosebleed was limited. I wasn’t sure how powerful it was.
Well, I did get some interesting information.
“It seems that the Evil Dragon will return in 16 years if nothing happens.”
I stuck my finger in my nose and said, “What?” Riza was the one who reacted.
“16 years… is surprisingly a lot of time.”
“Well, but it’s ‘if we don’t do anything. Someone might poke and prod, and it might happen tomorrow.”
It’s a place where there’s a lot of lava, so I don’t think anyone would go near it.
But that’s a bit of a problem.
It’s not only reading and stealing, but also reading some information can be very hard on the body.
I wonder if it has something to do with distance or perception of the world.
It seems like it would be a little easier if I trained my body.
If that’s the case, I should probably incorporate sword swinging into my daily routine, although I don’t really like the word “training”.
Thinking about it, I just stared at my palm and tried to activate “Appraisal”.
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Physical strength: D-
Strength: D+
Agility: D+.
Magic: E+
Mental Strength: C+
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Hmm? What’s changed…?
I tried to remember what the result was the first time I “appraised” myself.
Then, the status of that time displayed.
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Physical strength: E+
strength: D
Agility: D+
Magic: E
Mental Strength: C
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It’s gone up!
It seems that everything except “agility” has gone up by “+”.
No, it’s as crazy as it sounds.
It had been a turbulent few days, and my original status was very poor, but if one or two things could be raised in such a short period of time….. Especially my mental strength, which was originally a C, I couldn’t imagine how it could be raised at all.
I’m sure it takes at least a year of hard training to raise your status from E to D. As you move up in rank, the duration and content of your training becomes much more demanding.
I’ve heard that there are unique skills that can speed up your growth.
But I hadn’t stolen any of those skills until now.
Suddenly, the words of the illusionary hero crossed my mind.
—Read and steal. Just keep on going.
He also said.
–If you can, you’re strong. It will be your food.
Hmm. I kind of get it….
I’ll try to remember some things while I’m at it.
–Don’t bother, just check your own nature.
Essence…. It is true that I didn’t read all of the detailed explanation of the “Appraisal” skill because it was too cumbersome. There’s a lot of information in there, like five thick books.
But well, I guess I can get by if I pinpoint it.
So, I looked up what kind of status changes I have when I steal someone’s ability.
“All physical, mental, and magical achievements acquired while reading and stealing will be used to increase your status.”
In short, all the ‘experience’ stuff bounces right back to my status.
This is amazing.
This is because the experience points gained when swinging a sword in the same way are different between me, who has an average status of less than rank D, and a hero who is almost S.
If you want to make a rough analogy, you can think of it as the same as me swinging my sword 1,000 times every day for a year in my bare state and a hero swinging his sword as hard as he can a few times.
The numbers are quite reasonable, but the difference is that great.
If I really work hard for a week or so, I can reach rank B, right? My imagination is expanding.
Hey? Speaking of which…
I was reminded of the words of the illusionary hero again.
–I was barely able to seal the thing, let alone defeat it. The other heroes were similar.
What did he said after that?
–But with two of them, the situation would be very different.
I figured that I needed someone other than me to be the hero at this time….
Maybe I’ve made a terrible mistake?
I checked my “Appraisal” skill again.
And Learned.
The nature of ‘reading and stealing’ the other person’s abilities.
“The accumulated knowledge, skills, and experience of the subject are added to oneself.”
Oh, That’ s right!
I thought that when I read it through the “appraisal”, it overwrote my opponent’s ability and made me exactly as strong as my opponent.
But that’s not right then.
I still have my memories, and I can use my “Appraisal” skill.
That’s why “addition” is the right answer.
I will be stronger than the person I stole the skill from by my own status.
I didn’t notice it because with my current poor status, the difference is so slight.
So, what if I become as strong as a hero?
The answer ; I’m going to be as powerful as heroes.
–But with two of them, the situation would be very different.
Once again, his words come to my mind.
I can slay the evil dragon of chaos with just my own strength, or more correctly, with the help of others, but physically alone!
But isn’t that a huge pain in the *ss?
I don’t like the idea of training.
Well, let’s discuss that separately. Let’s put off the problem, we’ve got 16 years. We’ll be fine.
Liza asked me just as my nose stopped bleeding.
“So, what are you going to do now?”
“Let’s go shopping first and then we’ll leave.”
“Well, we don’t have to stay here, do we? I’m talking about our future plans.”
“What? Aren’t you going back to the Elf country?”
And I’m sure that Sylphy’s mother, the queen, is waiting for you right now.
Liza glanced at Sylphi, her eyes darkly downcast.
“At first, that was my intention but it was intended to protect Lady Sylphine… and keep her in a safe place. I had to find another person who will succeed the hero, and while I’m thinking about how to do it, contact with the “hero” has already come true. However, a big problem has occurred.”
Liza gave a serious look to Sylphi.
“Sylphy, I’m going to ask you straight to the point: during the year you lost your memory, have you ever heard the voice of God?”
“The voice of God” ? What kind of voice is that ? Sylphy blinks her eyes in wonder.
I knew it was ……. If you had been able to hear me, you would have known who you were and done something about it. Now you’ve lost your power as a priestess of light.”
“So you’re saying we should get Slyphi’s memories back first?
“Yes. What’s causing it? That’s going to change the way we deal with this.”
“It seems I’ve been given a strange drug. The status says [Curse of Oblivion].”
“A curse, huh……. If it was a shock from hitting your head, you might have been cured with the Fairy Potion. Then, we’ll need an elixir. I don’t know where to get something that expensive…?”
I looked at the world again and said, “Ask someone who can undo the spell.”
When it comes to mind-altering curses, a priest in a church won’t do. You have to be a very skilled sorcerer… are you there by any chance? Nearby.
I’ve always imagined a “sorcerer” to be someone who casts curses, but apparently he is a specialist in curses in general and basically does spell-breaking for a living.
“It seems there’s a famous ‘sorcerer’ in a town three or four days’ wagon ride away.
She’s a very old lady, but that doesn’t make her any less accomplished. She can also deal “with the Curse of Oblivion”
“It’s settled.”
Liza clenched her fist firmly.
Clara didn’t seem to understand, but she was thrilled to have a new place to go.
However, Sylphi was a little worried about what would happen.
I put my hand on Sylphi’s head and smiled at her.
“It’s okay. Even if you remember a lot of things, you are still the Sylphy I know. Nothing will change that.”