103 – 2. ■■’S Summoner (48)
#103
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[Name: Siege] [Type: Spirit] [Lv: 10] [Evolvable]
[Abilities]
[Muscle: 1] [Skill: 15] [Intelligence: 19] [Luck: 0]
[Attribute: None]
[Possessed Skills]
[Possession Lv 2] [Psychokinesis Lv 4] [Wanderer Lv 7]
Points available: 9
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At the [Evolvable] Sign that appeared without hesitation, I took out the [Book of Summoning] And [Book of Combination] For the first time in a while.
The unresponsive figure is literally the book itself, but when I grabbed the book as if to wrap it around using the shadow, the pages turned over as if I had waited, and I forcibly closed the writing with the shadow.
[Unreasonable! I, do nothing!]
[No Violence!]
[Against neglect!!]
Then, naturally, I sighed at the voice that came through the [Link] In my head. Needless to say, who is the owner of the youthful voice that does not even distinguish whether it is male or female?
I wonder if it even evolved in that short period of time.
For me, it’s nice not to have to worry about Lee Se-rin’s eyes, but more than that, I’m fed up with having to listen to that weird thing over and over again.
‘Cooperate. You don’t want to lose it again.’
[…Understand.]
If you connect with [Link], It will be rather convenient. The book of summoning, which accepted what I wanted by simply conveying the words, quickly turned the book.
The place we arrived at was the evolution list of Siege. The Book of Summoning, which accepted my will even though I didn’t choose it, marked this.
I went through the list.
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[Evolvable list]
Grudge Specialization – [Race]
Specialization of Possession – [Living Phantom]
Mystification – [Will O Wisp]
Ancientization – [Oparts]
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I thought there were 2 or 3 at most because I went through a rapid level up, but as many as 4 options appeared.
Perhaps it was thanks to the absorption of something contained in the boss of the dungeon he visited before and the structure itself, the gimmick that makes up the dungeon.
There was nothing immediately appealing as it was created solely for experimentation without considering efficiency and combination. If I had to choose something that could bring out the opposite feeling while being close to Ceres, would it be the 3rd evolution?
In order to fill the encyclopedia anyway, you have to check them one by one.
First, [Race], Specialized in grudge.
This is not another skill, but rather an enhanced version of the race itself called the spiritual body. It becomes closer to the undead, and as a result, it becomes possible to steal the vitality of the living and use it as one’s own power.
It is similar to spirits in that it has no substance and cannot be attacked with ordinary weapons, but only magic related to divine power and light can deliver proper damage.
This will definitely be useful in its own way, but it’s a pass for now.
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The next is [Living Phantom], Which is specialized in possession.
It’s easy to see that this is an object located in the previous stage of possession of [Living Armor] And [Living Weapon]. If you work on one thing for a long time in that state, it will change to a name like Living OO at that moment.
It is a unique entity whose performance varies greatly depending on the possessed object. This is also unusual, but it’s a pass because it’s not the evolution you want right now.
Next, [Will O Wisp] Of Mystification.
It is a name that I have seen mentioned at least once in virtual media throughout my previous life. It has various myths and legends, but if you break them down and translate them directly, it can be seen as a kind of goblin fire.
The embers of hell possessed by a soul that wanders the nine heavens, unable to go to either hell or heaven. That is the identity of [Will O Wisp].
The reason this evolution is called the most similar to Ceres lies in the fire of hell.
Hell is the underworld, a place where the dead gather. The fire in that place has the function of attracting souls and thoughts just by existing.
If Ceres is a soul eater who imitates the fire of hell to devour the soul, there is a difference in that Will O Wisp carries and operates the fire of hell itself.
So, Ceres can stop inducing the soul if he doesn’t need it, but Will O Wisp can’t control it.
Basically, a Will O Wisp is both a wanderer and a leader. Using the fires of hell as a torch, he leads those who, like himself, wander the Nine Heavens.
That’s the essence of Will O Wisp, and what I thought was similar to and opposite of Ceres.
Personally, the choice is no different than the one I made with this guy.
The last ancient [Oparts] Is not much different from the [Living Phantom] Above. Possessing a tool, it makes it possible to use its power as a more primitive and primary power.
This isn’t a bad thing either. Depending on how you use it, it’s no different than being able to use a variety of abilities with just one summoned beast.
However, I was not attracted to such diversity because it could be filled more easily and simply by summoning other summons in the first place.
My mind is already inclined. Deciding that worrying more would be a waste of time, I immediately pointed out the [Will O Wisp] Part.
Roar!!
Then the Shizu’s body around me started to catch fire.
Green flames reminiscent of the hell dogs I saw before. Perhaps it was because the color was paler than that of Ceres’ blue flame, which burns brightly, it was only felt faintly.
However, it was enough to serve as a lamp to illuminate the feet. I’m thinking of giving a variation there.
“Hive.”
“Cow!”
A hive emerged from the shadows at my call. Not only that, but a white twig was clutched in its beak.
This is a reward obtained by clearing the previous unicorn dungeon [Part of Volunteering]. The name of the item is [Paradise of Dreams]. If you infuse magic and use it, the place instantly changes into a ‘paradise’.
The range is limited, but people inside the place naturally forget their fighting intentions, all wounds are healed, and even unclean things are cleansed in an instant.
The effect is the same as drinking a decoction of a unicorn’s horn, and by analogy, it can be seen as receiving the highest level of recovery and removal of abnormal conditions at the same time.
It’s not disposable, but once used, it takes 180 days to recharge, so I couldn’t see the time to use it, so I unintentionally left it unattended.
I never get hurt in the first place, and I only get a little injured because it’s cheaper to use the academy’s health facility.
It was a shame to sell it. That’s because this item can only be obtained by those who have cleared the dungeon for the first time.
Those who fail and clear the challenge even once get a crystal named [Return of Unicorn]. The effect itself is similar to [Dream Paradise], But it is consumable.
Moreover, since the effect is applied only to those who use the crystal, I cannot erase the impression that it is backward compatible in many ways.
As I was thinking about what to do with this, the problem with Ceres broke out, and this was the next thing that came to my mind. A [Dividing point] Occurred as Ceres overcame racial differences.
Then, wouldn’t it be possible to force a similar situation as part of the occurrence of [Division Point]?
It is not only the concept that is located in the exact opposite position is the opposite. If it can lead to similar but inherently wrong results, it will end up with opposite meanings.
The essence of this artifact is the realization of what is desired.
The unicorns, and furthermore, the unicorns have the effect of healing and healing because they contain the wish to realize the paradise that the unicorns wanted to protect.
This is the ‘endpoint’ for those who have a place to return to. Even if it was a dream at one time, the goal I wanted to achieve was definitely achieved.
However, the root of [Will O Wisp], Which Siege has evolved from now on, is located in ‘roaming’. The desperate struggles of the dead who could not ‘reach’ neither heaven nor hell were embodied in such a form.
Looking at the results alone, these two have completely opposite results. Will this work? Or will you just skip it?
Now is the time to check it out.
I said, holding a white branch in the direction of the burning Shizu.
“[Possession].”
“Kyuuu!”
Even during evolution, it does not lose consciousness. This is a fact that I have confirmed several times through [Link]. That’s why I gave Shizu an order and he faithfully carried it out.
Chuwaaagh!!!
A video pops up in my mind the moment I check the green flames that are absorbed into the pure white branches.
A blazing green light moves inside the lantern made of black old trees. The figure of the person holding it does not look blurry.
However, the lantern is clearly floating in the air as if someone is holding it.
Daughter, daughter
The bells hanging from the lanterns ring and the light swims in the darkness. It is truly a goblin fire. As if following the lanterns, something cool moved in formation.
A mass of heavy sound is moving. Only slowly, step by step, following the flames. The gloomy aura turns the dew at dawn into frost. Until the sun rises and the lights of hell are obscured. The wanderings of the dead do not stop.
Craft!
At that time, with the sensation of electric current bouncing in my head, the [Book of Combination], Which had been still until now, began to move.
[Evolution Complete]
Chin!
Then he swallowed the system that marked the completion of evolution and used it as ink to write letters on his body.
“Prepare.”
[I know without saying.]
As if responding to my words, the Book of Summoning started flipping the covers at random as if protecting the still-burning Siege. Its appearance was no different from that of a beast with its entire body standing straight up toward the enemy.
[A branching point is created.]
It is the same letter as the previous phrase. I was delighted that my hypothesis was correct and nervous at the same time. This is the real beginning.
Awesome!!
Letters emerge from an open book. I even activated [Focused on Battle] And caught it as quickly as possible with the slowest time.
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[About the evolution of the entity name .]
1. Keep the original flow. -＞ Destroy the item [Dream Paradise]. Acquire the skill [Oppressor].
2. Accept twisted change. -＞ Entity name ‘S characteristics change, entity name Disappears permanently.
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An alternative option appeared again. It was organized more concisely than last time, but there is no change in the frown between the eyebrows. Didn’t like it. So change.
Quaak!!
I am not talking to anyone else. I hold on tightly to the Book of Combination and control it. It fixes the freely moving letters with magic and disassembles them one by one.
Pajik, Pazu, that is…!
At that, sparks flew from the surface of the [Book of Combination], Showing a reaction of rejection. As I endured the growing pain of my arm gripping the book in real time, I moved my mana more precisely.
Since I haven’t yet possessed as much ego as the [Summoning Book], These reckless options appear. This was half confirmed through the [Book of Summoning].
Perhaps, but over time, this guy will gain an ego similar to that of the Book of Summoning. At that time, finding a solution through dialogue is also a way.
‘That’s why it’s late.’
But I don’t have the option of waiting for it. This is my strength That is my skill. It’s meaningless if you can’t use it right away.
A promise for a later date? In an uncertain future? It’s the option I hate the most. Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting helplessly even when a situation similar to that time came upon you?
Never spec.
If you can deal with it later anyway, you can do it now. No, rather, it has no meaning unless it is dealt with properly at the present stage.
One f*cking experience like last time is enough.
Choo!!
Pluck out shadows to make a fountain pen. The method is the same as what was written in the previous [Book of Summoning].
“This is the third option.”
I have no intention of harming you. It just puts forward different conditions. This is a fair transaction and must be made at a reasonable price under the symmetry of the balance.
3. Accept change without sacrifice.
This is all they want. Now that you have presented what you want, you will need a price to achieve it.
“Tell me the price.”
Wheeooong!!!
The [Summoning Book] Responded to those words. The guy’s pages shook and he started spitting out letters. As if linked to it, letters also protruded from the [Book of Combination] And gathered in one place as if symmetrical.
Clap, clap!
Its shape is Libra. The balance, which was divided into half black and white, was already heavily biased towards the white side.
It must mean that the balance needs a price to equalize. It was very intuitive, but I liked it. Perhaps it came out in this form, reflecting my thoughts just now?
I put the objects inside the shadows one by one in the place where the tall black scale was. Among them, the largest proportion was the corpse of a vampire.
Amount that would have been worth hundreds of millions of dollars if sold on the market was spent on the balance. In terms of quantity alone, it was enough to create about 4 new summons.
Nevertheless, it was still not enough to be symmetrical.
It’s not bad to ignorantly push for quantity, but if it continues like this in the future, it might hold me back when it’s important. A more fundamental solution is needed.
After pondering for a while, I remembered the difference between the book of summoning and the book of combination. And what results have you reached?
“…That’s me.”
[The Book of Summoning] Starts with the fact that I took my soul out of making a familiar. I form the soul that I have removed into a summoned beast and at the same time fill it up as if replacing the soul that was torn from me.
Thus, the recoil is not that severe because the summoned beast fills the void in my shorn soul.
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It became unstable for a moment, but as a result, it is filled and has a perfect shape, so it can recover quickly.
The same goes for the [Book of Combination]. In terms of results alone, what the [Book of Combination] Asked for was part of my soul.
But at the same time, it is also different. There is no such thing as a [Book of Summoning] That this guy asks for. The only remaining result is loss.
Ask me for that, which is more than cutting a certain life span. Even if the body is intact, it is meaningless if the soul is unstable.
In some cases, you may have a semi-permanent disability, or you may get a disease that cannot be cured by any means.
That’s usually the case with deals involving souls.
That’s why the [Book of Combination] Is the next best thing, demanding ‘what has already been paid’ with less reaction. The result was the disappearance of the summons.
I was only able to understand this when I saw it myself. This guy had come up with a solution for me before I even had an ego.
‘How do I know that.’
If you don’t tell me, you won’t know. If I had been able to have a little conversation and get information, I might not have lost my vihos. The fact came so coldly to the bone.
“Haa…”
Still, I’m glad I know now. Having understood the problem, devising a solution is simple. The point is in the absence of a commodity called the soul.
As if I don’t have to exchange my soul for the devil’s deal and sacrifice someone else, it’s enough for me to adopt that method too.
Fortunately, I have a guy who swallowed a lot of things close to the soul. When I remembered that, I smiled bitterly.
‘Causality exists in everything, is it?’
The fact that I summoned Shizu was also a result that I was able to reach because Bihos was eventually annihilated. The reason why I couldn’t think that it was good because it was eaten cheaply must be because my arm bent inward after all.
“Siege.”
At my call, the branch in my hand trembled. With that, our conversation ends. At the end of the tree, a round thing is formed with a hmong.
As soon as the beads fell like fruits, the balance, which showed no sign of going down no matter how much material was added, tilted greatly.
The balance has been aligned. Rather, we are heavier.
“You don’t have to force it. Let’s take care of each other and share the remaining amount.”
Parr…
It was two books that I trembled and agreed to. This will also balance this side. I’m tired of having this side arrange such troublesome things every time. Establishing myself quickly is also the way I feel more comfortable.
The balance was destroyed like a fire, and the things on it were reconciled with light and permeated the inside of the two books. At that moment, the letters are reconstructed.
3. Accept change without sacrifice. -＞ Added the characteristics of entity name , And acquired new possibilities.
Nothing to say. Satisfied with the new proposal, I agreed. At that moment, the branch in my hand naturally came out and floated into the air.
The appearance of the fire after burning a tree branch was similar to the [Will O Wisp] I saw in the video, but many parts were different.
Chi Ling!
The black lantern tree turns white. Even though it was so close, the sound of the ringing bells could only be heard from somewhere far away even though they were close.
It became a tone that sounded like multiple bells at once instead of just one. The pale green flames began to take on a subtle purple hue.
The vaguely visible figure was wrapped in a black robe-like cloth. Undraped and wide open, it was as if you were looking at the form of a god of death wearing a black robe.
[Individual name Has safely evolved into [Will O Wisp].]
At the same time, the [Summoning Book] Was written down as if replacing the system message.
[You have acquired the attribute [Gensokyo].]
[The attribute [Hell Sword] Has been acquired.]
[The skill [Spirit Night Trip] Has been acquired.]
[The skill [Possession] Has been transformed into the skill [Companion].]
[The skill [Wanderer] Has been transformed into the skill [Leader].]
[Intellect stat increases by 15.]
The change was immediately reflected in the status window of the Shizu written in the [Summoning Book], And I smiled satisfied when I confirmed it.
I am satisfied with the two characteristics and the new possibility of the Siege obtained at the same time, but more than that, I am genuinely happy to understand how to use the [Book of Combination].
“I will be busy in the future.”
From now on, you have to collect all the souls you need. Ceres’ food line, and furthermore, the soul to be used in the [Book of Combination], Are all established only if you solve them. So do your best.
At first it was made as a simple experiment, but not anymore. Shizu has now become another card that I cannot discard. The guy has proven himself. So I will have to respond to that too.
“…Please take good care of me.”
“Huhhhhh…”
At the same time, I touched Shizu’s lantern, and Shizu replied with a purple-green flame flickering once.
I wonder if someone is not a ghost. I like it. To be honest, I had to look at it now as a little ghostly. Because the previous sound was closer to the cute side than scary.
“Let’s go.”
As a test drive, I ordered Siege to sweep away all the fragments of souls in this city, and I got up to prepare to meet the vampires who were about to arrive.
My gaze is directed to the place where the most splendid building in the city is located, and probably the place where the boss of this dungeon is located.
