No matter how many times I check, the result is the same. The ability【Golden Flame】strengthens the detection power of 【Wild Heart】.
I could clearly perceive the sounds and scent around me. The red light, which indicates the presence of a monster, could be seen far beyond the wall.
『Hoh~, Did you finally notice?』
The voice had a hint of laughter in it.
This one really is…. He is the only one I can’t figure out well.
“Loki…… right?”
『Yes. Well, let me teach you about my skills.』
Even though I hadn’t thought about my status, the information just appeared in my head.
| Skill 『God of Mischief’s Divine Protection』 【Duplicity】…… It can be used in combination with the two divine protection. |
『You’re in a weird situation right now. I’m talking about the matter with the Gods.』
I nodded my head as Loki spoke.
『Even in our time, it was rare for multiple gods to lend their powers to one person. Bonds with the gods aren’t that easy after all.』
Indeed. I blew the horn and they appeared. I accepted their blessings without giving it much thought, but now that I think about it, it feels a little different from when I was with Solana.
The biggest difference is—
“You mean, I actually need to make a vow like when I was with Solana?”
『Normally, yes. Hmm…. she met you before she inherited her magic from the sun goddess, meaning, she’s in a weakened state. So it can’t be compared to when she was awakened by the Gjallarhorn. 』
Loki continues.
『You defeated Skoll. You defeated an enemy of the gods and achieved victory. That’s why you can say you’re a hero and that you have developed a bond with us through the battle. I think Thor, who is also the god of war, especially feels a strong connection with you. 』
Shouting the names of the gods while fighting monsters —such a story is also passed down among adventurers. Now hearing that I am one of those people, I’m a bit perplexed.
『It’s just…… I still feel like you are taking the gods’ blessings a little too smoothly. Rion, maybe you have a constitution that makes it easy for the gods to reside in you.』
“……T-there’s no way that’s true…..”
I subconsciously waved my hand in denial.
Seeing me doing that out of a blue, the group of Raven Warriors looked at me strangely.
『How did you know? Is there no one like that in your family?』
As I tried to deny it, Lu’s face crossed my mind. Lu can see Solana from the very beginning.
No, right? But……
『Fufu, it’s okay.』
Then I heard him clap his hands.
『Alright! The ability I bestowed on you, 【Duplicity】, is a set ability. It can combine the power of the gods like that, making it a great deal. For example….』
Loki continued.
I can envision Loki explaining with his fingers raised and his body flickering.
『The 【Golden Flame】 from Solana and the 【Wild Heart】 from Uru. They both strengthens the body, so there’s a synergistic effect.』
Synergy —I’ve heard of it. But because it’s a magical term, I don’t really get it well.
“You mean those two were compatible?”
『Mm, that’s right. The range of detection of 【Wild Heart 】 is expanding, right?』
When I looked around, I could still see a red light in the distance. The farthest one is super small. I know that it’s not because the monster is weak, it’s just that it’s in a remote place.
『It was said that a good magician can cast multiple spells at the same time. This is the skill version of that. Unfortunately, your magical aptitude seems to be quite low.』
“Really……?”
Ugh……. I just felt a sharp pain in my chest. Then my vision blurred.
“I-, so I’m not good at magic after all huh.”
『Oops, sorry for that. Well, you have a decent amount of magical power, but maybe you’re a little too naive. You don’t have enough ambition to manipulate reality with magic.』
“……I see”
Well, it seems that a big bell has fallen on my head. I know that I wasn’t as good at it as the nobles, but when a god himself says it, it carries a lot of weight.
『You have enough magic to use Solana’s protection, but you could only use life magic…… That was the case, right?』
“Y-yeah……”
『Anyways —H-hey! Don’t glare at me Solana. We’ll have to let him realize that anyway.』
Loki cleared his throat.
『I’m a genie, a god of magic. I’ve given you the ability to use a combination of two skills, a technique that uses magical power.』
The 【Golden Flame】 improves physical abilities and the 【Wild Heart】 improves perception. These two abilities can certainly expand the detection range.
『However, even I have never combined the divine protection of another god. So, to be honest, I don’t know what kind of skills would make this combination successful.』
As I listened, I tried to extend the detection range here and there. It seems that covering the floors of the Southern Dungeon is the limit of the current search.
“Then….…”
The safety of this floor has been ensured. Now that things have come to this, I want to try out this ability until Golden Flame goes out.
“What’s the matter, Rion-san? It’s time to leave……”
I smiled at Felix.
“I’ll try to detect the floor below as well.”
“……Huh? From this position?”
“Yes. I think it’s safer to go down the stairs and be far away from the monster swarm.”
Since it can be spread left and right, it could also be spread up and down. Little by little, I poured magical power into the power of the gods.
The light on the same floor gradually faded away, and the vague red shapes of the monsters on the floor below came into view instead. Most were skeletons, but I could also see stronger monsters such as draugr and wraiths..
“As expected, there are a lot of undead types……”
There are so many creepy monsters, which is why it has an ironic name like “Cathedral of Darkness”. It is also unpopular with adventurers, and not many people want to live near the Southern Dungeon.
It’s said that the priests of the Temple of Oudis are the ones who delve into the Southern Dungeon most often. Sometimes they can find medical items and magic books for the hospital, and since there are so many undead here, it’s often used for training.
The gold coin trembled weakly.
『……As a Valkyria, it’s a little hard to look at.』
Sigris, the Medicine God, murmured.
I wanted to ask what she’s talking about, but my head started shaking like when I was anemic.
“E-eh?”
The palms of my hands touched the cold floor.
I just realized that I was slumped on the floor. Felix-san and the others approached me in a hurry.
“W-what’s wrong?”
My head was fuzzy and my body was a little hot.
『Mm, it’s definitely putting a lot of strain on your body. Don’t worry, you were saved, so you’ll be back to normal after a 5 minute rest.』
Uhm, what……!?
“Y-you should have told me that earlier, right?”
『Ahaha, I’m sorry♪ 』
I really can’t let my guard down with this god after all……!
With my state, we decided to take a break just down the stairs.
『Fufu, but you were actually tired, right? Besides, you wouldn’t rest unless something like this happened, right?』
I don’t know if Loki’s words is an excuse or he is being serious. I heard Solana’s angry voice. I’m very grateful for her protests, but now my head is pounding more.
『.….This is fine, right? It’s about time we prepare ourselves to face the monsters. You and us, the gods.』
After saying that, Loki went silent.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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