Author: Thank you for reading
If there are any grammar mistakes feel free to point it out, eventually I will get to it.
Hope you didn’t mind the world law dump/woman crisis of the mc last chapter.
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This is...what the hell...
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Taking a step back to a few moments before, I bring up the notifications I got while I was asleep.
Notice: A hidden trait has been revealed.
Hidden trait [Connected] available for user review.
Notice: New titles available.
Titles [Bringer of Retribution], [The Chosen of Chaotic Neutral], and [Pioneer of Chaos] added to the titles tab.
Notice: A [Physical Update] has been awarded.
Do you wish to know the evaluation of your current physical body [Yes] or [No].
...
Well...the physical update is new. Let’s check it out.
Yes.
Requested verified. Loading statistics.
*Ping*
User: Kuro Lux
Advancement of the user’s name: 4/6 Tasks Complete
Age: 12
Physical Health: Normal
Mental Health: Questionable
Current Rate of Growth: Above Average (Superior)
Number of Seals within the User: *Hidden*
Number of Seals recently unlocked: 3 seals
Number of Titles: 10
Time until Class Lock Lifted: 3 month, 4 days
Time until first [Blood Awakening]: 3 months, 11 days
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...I can't say I was expecting this type of information. Seals are-- *hidden*, what a surprise there. What is a blood awakening...name advancement?...I can only guess it’s something to do with my race and something to do with the system in this world, hmm. The jab at my mental health is unnecessary. That (superior) is also probably something I should have as my growth rate but may be being hindered by a seal.
Whatever, everything else looks to be my height and stuff, let’s just look at the other things I got. I wonder what seals were unlocked, one of them is probably this trait.
*Ping*
Connected
Trait
Unique
Description:
Your connection to the Goddess Amare gave an unexpected mutation within your soul. Your soul can form spiritual connections with people you are truly close to.
Effects:
-Connected Intuition
-Temporary Direct Soul Connection
Current Connections:
Amare (*Hidden*
Shiro (Max Affection)
Puerial (Loyal - In Love - Unguarded...)
Abra (Parental - Proud - Lonely...)
Belle (Curious - Cautious - Guarded...)
Beth (Friendly - Open - Trusted...)
Tammy (Friendly - Open - Trusted...)
Shirley (Doting - Open - Shy...)
Illis (Sisterly - Open - Idolized...)
[Info Tab]
This trait...is pretty interesting, but, why am I only connected to people I used [Magic Hands] on, other than Amare? Maybe it’s one of the effects I don't know about? Hmm, Intuition…
*Ping*
Did you think it was so simple to read woman, Fufu, you only got a little help from this trait.
*Ping*
What the hell!? You know what, I’m just going to ignore that last window and keep reviewing this new trait. Unlike the others, I can interact with it for more information on the info tab.
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Well, from what I can see after looking through the skill thoroughly. This skill gives me intuition toward the emotional state of the people I’m close to. Along with that I can see something similar to a list of their behavior regarding me, though the tab warns it’s not permanent behavior and is subject to change based on my actions. For example, the ‘Open’ tag signifies that they don't care about certain morals like being dressed around me...hence them being open. *Sigh*
The other tags are easy to understand on their own, the ‘In Love’ tag is similar to the ‘Open’ tag but goes a lot further with how much they are willing to do. Shiro’s ‘max affection’ means she won't deny anything I ask unless I break her heart, which in my opinion is pretty scary. There are a bunch of other tags but the main thing about this skill is it’s ability for me to temporarily connect with someone's soul. I can use it to awaken Abra from the looks of it, better to do it in a safer location though. I can’t figure out what else this thing would help me do since the description on that part is pretty vague as well, more research needed.
All in all, this skill is a big review on how the girls behave around me at the moment while giving me a few insights on how they feel. It in no way influences them.
Well all that's left is the Titles. Most of the ones I gained were a welcomed boon or down right annoying in my opinion, but hopefully these new ones will have good effects.
Spoiler :
Titles:
[Unbound] (you already know)
[Abandoned] - None
[Business Man] - Better Haggling
[Genius Crafter] - Your crafts will attract more attention
[Explosive Pioneer] - First to walk this path. Chance of gaining insight +5%.
[Man Amongst Men] - Woman grow to trust and rely on you faster than other men
[Stud] - Woman find you more attractive
Bringer of Retribution
Title
Uncommon
Description:
Those who fall under your ire are more prone to fear you if they are weaker than you.
Effects
Intimidation will have a larger effect on weaker opponents.
Intimidation will have varied effects against opponents of similar strength.
The Chosen of Chaotic Neutral
Title
Very Rare
Description:
Good and Evil isn’t just a simple shade of Black and White. Sometime you need to be a bit more grey to truly see the world.
Effects
Good and Evil actions are seen as normal acts of your character.
+10% effectiveness when doing acts of Good.
+10% effectiveness when doing acts of Evil.
Pioneer of Chaos
Title
Unique
Description:
Your actions have a tendency to leave chaotic results. The God of Chaos approves and made this title especially for you, but isn’t allowed into this realm to congratulate you personally.
Effects
Heavy Explosives are 10% more effective
Light explosives are 5% more effective
*Spread more Presents in the name of Chaos! HAHA!*
This is...what the hell...
You could be reading stolen content. Head to the original site for the genuine story.
Where the hell did [Stud] and [Man Amongst Men] come from, before they were just [Appealing] and [Reliable Person]. Only the [Abandoned] title is the same, while the others look to be a bit better than before. The effects were more negligible, but now they have more apparent uses. Do titles have evolutionary tears that grow based on your actions?
*Sigh* it was just my trait and charm stat making problems for me before, but now apparently there is another hitter in the ring. Well, at least these titles aren’t dangerous to my safety.
That God of Chaos seems to be the eccentric type as well, thankfully I will never meet him. The new traits are also pretty good. A lot of things came up with these notifications, a lot of it seemed good, but a few were a bit...
“Are you okay Kuro?” (Shiro)
“Yea you look a bit agitated.” (Puerial)
“Don’t worry, I just had a few things on my mind.” (Kuro)
I just want things to be simple. But there is no use in complaining about it, I should just focus on keeping this group safe.
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A few days have passed and we are about 3 days from the city going about our current pace. Everyone seems tired so I think it would be better to rest now and prepare dinner.
“Kuro, do you mind making a bath for everyone.” (Puerial)
“Huh, bath? (Au, he isn’t joining us right, it's too embarrassing.)” (Belle)
“...*ji-*...” (everyone present)
“I don't mind, it will help with the stress. Just give me a few minutes.” (Kuro)
Everyone is still covered in debris from the explosion and look to really need a pick me up. So let's make two baths with walls to separate the males and females.
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“Guys, the baths are ready. The changing area is to the side of each bath for each group.” (Kuro)
“Thanks Kuro.” (Beth)
“(Good, we get separate baths)” (Belle)
“Wah, it’s huge!” (orphan girl 1)
“I thought it would be tiny.” (orphan girl 2)
“Hurry and get changed, a bath feels great you know.” (Tammy)
“Kuro, can you mend my clothes when we are done too.” (Illis)
“Mend clothes? Guys don't do such things, that's a girls jo-*Twack*-oww!” (orphan boy 1)
“Shows how much you know. Kuro, please.” (Tilly)
“Yea, just let me finish my own bath and I’ll fix what I can.” (Kuro)
“...” (Other guys)
I still have a few things I keep on me for mending on the go, so this won't be a problem. With everything going on I didn’t really have the opportunity to just mend things at the moment. But this is a good opportunity for it. Since everyone only has one pair of clothing, I can just make a temporary shelter for them while I fix and clean their stuff.
*Whisper*
“Hey, is it just me or is Kuro a bit too popular. Even back when the store was running...” (Tony)
“Yea, throughout this entire trip the girls only asked him for help with anything.” (Lock)
“...” (Hank and Rust)
“I hate people like him...natural born womanizers can just go die or something.” (Roone)
“Death is a bit…” (Tony)
“You know what I mean.” (Roone)
“Yea, if I was in his shoes...” (Lock)
“*Nod**nod*” (Other guys)
“Hey! You bunch of pervs better not peak. Come on Shirley, I’ll scrub your back.” (Beth)
“T-Thank you.” (Shirley)
“Kuro come on.” (Puerial)
“Nn, let’s go.” (Shiro)
“No! I’m spending time with the guys (seriously, don't give me that disappointed look too).” (Kuro)
“...” (The guys)
Everyone spent their time finally able to properly relax. Kuro himself was ostracized by the other males in the bath, for reasons out of his control. As the day came to a close everyone was happy to have their clothing in better condition making their remaining walk a bit more comfortable.
“Ignoring me is a bit...hey...guys...talk to me.” (Kuro)
*Sigh*
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“Halt! None Shall Pass!” (Gate guard)
After trekking for the past couple days, we all made it safely to the city. Everyone was tired, agitated, and afraid. Being denied entry to the city has only visibly increased the amount of anxiousness in everyone. This can escalate into an even bigger problem if I don't act quickly. Roone and that girl who is always with him, who I found out is called Saima, look ready to tear this guy a new one.
“Can we ask why?” (Kuro)
Before everyone began yelling and complaining I comely asked the guard, he looked ready to call out the other guards to strike at us with arrows. The subtle disappointment in his eyes didn’t slip by me.
“Due to the destruction of Tarthus, and recent activities in the area, all entrance to the city of Birgen is forbidden.” (Gate guard)
Figures.
“So then do you have any suggestions on where we can all leave to.” (Kuro)
Better not to stick around for them to ask us questions about what happened. Good thing they seem a bit incompetent in the information gathering business.
“There is a run down village still active towards the mountains in that direction, now leave before we start shooting.” (Gate guard)
The guard, at the very least, gave us some directions to a village that still had some people. It may end up to be a pretty shabby place based on the brief description we got, but it's better than nothing. Good thing I had everyone cover up too, these guards have been eyeing a few of the orphan girls. Bunch of pervs.
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It took a bit of time but we reached the village in about 2 days, much to the relief of the others. The people in my group weren’t really affected by the travelling, Illis had no trouble as well. She seems to be becoming a role model to the other kids too.
The three of the other chosen that I should have met in Tarthus are a day behind us. I don't know why they couldn’t catch up, as I’m in a bigger group.
As we approached the village I started to observe everything, the people who seemed to be guards are in some sort of panic. I have a hunch as to why, most likely this place is on the brink of destruction looking at everything too.
What should be a wall, is more a cobbled assortment of rotting wood around the village. The visible houses have a bunch of holes in them, and there is a bunch of trash everywhere. I don't see any other villagers except for the guards, most likely hiding.
“H-Hold, what is your business?” (Frightened guard 1)
“If it's a fight...t-then we won't give in!” (Frightened guard 2)
“Oi, don't say something like that!” (Frightened guard 1)
“But we can't just-” (Frightened guard 2)
“Sorry to interrupt, but we aren’t here for a fight. As you can see, we are refugees.” (Hank)
“Eh...Really?” (Frightened guard 1)
“Don't just believe them!” (Frightened guard 2)
“You idiot, we got kids if you want proof.” (Lock)
“Who’s an idiot...ah, they do have kids.” (Frightened guard 2)
After an annoying discussion with these unqualified guards, were were allowed to enter after we have a discussion with the village chief. As we waited, a middle aged man hobbled over, with two other people, complaining about disrupting his meal. From his tone alone, I can already tell I won't like him.
“Is this the bunch interrupting my meal?” (Village Chief)
“Y-yes.” (Frightened guard 1)
“Hmph, for that you lot need to pay one silver each for interfering with the personal affairs of I Trol of the Crimson Son sect, based in Birgen.” (Trol)
Seriously, I’m about to kill this guy. Everyone else seems to have similar thoughts.
“Hoh, wait a minute, I see a few worthwhile girls in this bunch. Forget the silver, give me the girls and I’ll let the men go, hehehe. What do you think boys?” (Trol)
“Whatever you say boss.” (Henchman 1)
“Yea yea, whatever you say.” (Henchman 2)
If these guys were part of my father's sect, than I’m a princess. There is no way these weak idiots are even qualified to lick their boots.
“How about you frauds run away now, before I turn you into man-women.” (Kuro)
All the guys visibly shuddered at my words, while the girls cheered me on making them even more afraid.
“Hah? You dare oppose me, I’ll have my sect-” *Swoosh**Crush* “Hyaaaahh! *girly scream and crying*!” (Trol)
“As you saw, he threatened us...right.” (Kuro)
“...” (Both guards)
“...” (Both henchmen)
“R--ight.” (Kuro)
“Yea, he threatened you all.” (Both guards)
“Y-yea.” (Both Henchmen)
“You two wastrels hurry up and scram with your boss before you meet the same fate.” (Kuro)
“Oi, let’s get out of here!” (Henchmen 1)
“Yea.” (Henchmen 2)
The two idiots grabbed their boss and fled for the hills. Honestly, this method is a bit cruel, but it is effective none the least. It also keeps the victims from spreading their useless genes around. When I looked back at my group, all the men were looking at me and the girls with fear. The girls themselves were looking at me approvingly. Let’s just set ourselves up here and plan our next move. And fix this place up too, there is filth everywhere.
“Now let us enter, we have had a long journey and want to rest.” (Kuro)
“W-We don't have an inn, so-” (Guard 1)
“Take the chief's home!” (Guard 2)
“What happened to fighting huh? (Guard 1)
“Hey! My future children are way more important!” (Guard 2)
The two guards started fighting each other as they led us to our new residence. Thus me and everyone piled into a rather spacious home that was used by the now man-woman Trol. Let’s see about getting everything fixed up here, before venturing off.
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A/N: There will now be a time skip of 3 months.
Everything to do with Puerial and her home is in Arc 4 by the way. Since it seems like I’ve been putting it off, but this story is actually gonna be pretty long. Got things planned past Arc 7.
Sorry for the delay. Wanted this chapter to be just right.
What are your opinions on the story thus far?