Finally after walking more or less for 30 minutes, it was a long time, I finally was in the forest. The forest is so vast and has a lot of green shade trees, the air is so fresh and makes me comfortable. A typical aroma of the forest can be felt.
"Well, now I have to look for Herb. I wanted to get a quick break at the inn. Uumm~~"
I stretch my arms up to relax my stiff muscles. My body is getting tired. I'm confused, is this because now I'm a woman? If true, then I'm kinda regret about it.
Slowly, I tried to walk through this forest area. I'm looking for tis Herb, the plant that has a simple characteristics, it's like a greenish wild plants.
From what I know, Herb can be used as medicine, food, flavoring and a perfume. But in RPG, Herb is most often used as a wound healing drug.
But I just realized—
"—This forest was so vast. I'd better not go too far that makes me to dangerous areas."
Correct. I'm not intend to get lost, as much as I should avoid such a troublesome thing. All I want now is rested my tired body.
By the way, I just realized one thing. I want to check what kind of magic I have. If i remember correctly, I have magic named Transmutation. There is also a kind of skill like Charm and Mana Recovery.
I'm curios about Transmutation. From the description, it's looks like a magic that allow me to change to diferent races, but... how many? How many races that I can use? Is there a side-effect or something? It didn't say how many mana that consumed. Damn it!
I just sighed heavily as i thought about it and shook my head, trying to fix my attitude.
"Ah never mind. Just try it, anyway. When I say "Status", the status window suddenly appears."
It is true. Does it work the same way? If so, it will sound very easy but what can I do, it's kinda like VRMMORPG in my world.
I just realized that my two hands full of plants named Herb I've just found. Looks like I forgot to bring something like a leather bag. It confuses me, what should I do?
Carry it just like this? With my two hand full of Herbs? No, it will make me embarrassed.
However, as I thought about it and focused on looking for a leather pouch, I suddenly found it. A leather bag that are in good condition, though I've seen it once used, are lying in front of me right now.
Oh, lucky! I just found something valuable, though it once used by someone.
Just in case, I glanced right and left, making sure it was not someone who was accidentally dropped or laying it for doing something. After feeling safe, I immediately took the leather bag and wear it. It feels pretty good to me even though this is not mine.
I wonder if I'm lucky or unlucky, wearing someone else's leather bag.
By doing so, I just put all of my Herb inside the leather bag and try to find some more in order to feel satisfied. But I didn't go deeper into the forest, for fear of getting lost. Especially now that I've become a woman.
After about 10 minutes the leather bag I was carrying it already full of Herb. I smiled happily while wiping the sweat on my forehead because pretty tired looking for the plant.
"Nice. Time to go back to the guild and hand it over. Hopefully I get a lot of rewards."
I already done my quest, I immediately rushed off to the guild and handed it to complete this request. But it seem I forgotten one thing that is important.
"Oh, yes! I forgot to try out the Transmutation! Ah, I'd better try it."
After remembering what I forgot, I tried to concentrate and suddenly I could feel something flowing from inside my body. It flows like a river, a comfortable feeling. Is this a mana?
I concentrate a little longer, then try to spread a flowing feeling around my body, I try to make it balance. After feeling fit, I immediately tried it.
"Transmutation..."
Bwuuussh!!
Suddenly my body was wrapped in white light, the longer the light made my whole body invisible from the other person's perspective. I was shocked to find out and made me close my eyes.
But when I think that the light already fades and disappears, I try to open both my eyes and see my appearance changed.
"Wh-What is... this?"
As i look at my two hands, I shocked. My hands are wrapped in black gloves and I can see something moving behind me, that I have a tail. The tail resembles a bat's tail and also a pair of wings similar to my tail.
I-Is this...
"... I became a devil?!"
I screamed in shock as i found out. Even I could see the two horns that popped from my head and my ears became pointy. The clothes I wore also changed drastically; wearing only bikinis, gloves and sexy long socks.
Uguuh...! I-It's... really sexy.
It made me nosebleed for a moment when I saw my new look. But I tried to control myself and wipe my nose.
«Hello-hello, good afternoon! How the cheat I gave to you? Isn't it amazing?»
For a moment, I suddenly heard a voice in my head. It's a god! He do the telepathy again? What he want to say this time?
«Ah, don't be so cold. I want to tell something about the magic that you have, the Transmutation. From the name it's already discovered that is the magic that makes you change to different races.»
Well, I know that but is this permanent? Like... I can't go back being a human?
«No, no. It's only temporary, I mean... you can turn it on and off as you want. This magic besides making you change races, you will be able to use their strengths like endurance, attack power, magic and more.»
Wow. This is really a cheat magic. Moreover, I can change it as I please.
«Absolutely. But there is a limit to the number of races you can use. Right now I just give you a devil and elf race, the rest you can get by touching the dead body of one of the races. Maximum number is 10, no less and nothing more.»
So my beginning is a devil and elf huh? And also the maximum number is 10. Very useful and how can I find out about the detailed information about this form?
«For that, just say "Race info" while you use the form. For example, now you use a devil race, so say "Race info", and the detailed information will come out. Like what kind of devil you use and more.»
Hmm... I see. Okay.
"Race info..."
Succubus (Devil) Succubuss is the kind of evil that always be a beautiful women and exist to seduce a man (especially priests) through a dream to perform sexual intercourse. They take the energy from men to survive until their victims are exhausted or die. Hypno MAX Hypnotize people who are close to you and control it at will (not working on the slimy creatures, mossy and undead). Dark Manipulation MAX Manipulating the dark elements. Deathtouch MAX Drain the 45% of opponent's blood by touching their body. Devil Gaze MAX Reduces the 25% attack power with a gaze. Body Strengthening MAX The body reinforced as much as 100 times. Paralyze MAX Make people can't move for 10 minutes. Lullaby MAX Make people sleep for 8 minutes.
When I say that, suddenly a similar window like when I say "Status" comes out in front of me and shows detailed information about my current race change.
Hmm... most of the name really reflects the Succubus. Sounds a bit disgusting, because even though I am now a woman but my soul is still a man, but the magic is so promising, really amazing.
But to switch to the Elf race, what should I do? How?
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«Ah. Actually to change, you can say the name of the race. For example, now you use a devil race, try saying 'Elf race' then your appearance will turn into the appearance of the Elf.»
All right, i'll try it.
"Elf race..."
Bwuuussh!! Zwuuush!!
Once again, my body was wrapped in a rather dazzling white glow, making my whole body disappear from the sight of many people that being fooled by this blinding light. I closed my eyes as i noticed it, trying to focus so that these changes didn't fail.
When I was finished, I could feel the light already fade and disappear. The appearance of my devil, who is so seductive because it was so sexy, was replaced by a look that was so familiar to RPG fans.
"It's really an Elf..."
Correct. I am now an Elf. By wearing a green hooded robe, a green one-piece dress and short skirt combined with white sandals and pointy ears as well be, the same as when i was a devil earlier.
Hohoho. Not bad either. The color of my hair remained silver, didn't turn green, remained as usual and it made me breathe a sigh of relief. Because i don't think all the Elf hair color should be green. Well, now let's look at the details of the information.
"Race info..."
Wood Elf (Elf) Wood Elf is a type of Elf who always lives in the interior of the forest. They are always and very familiar with the forest area. Many of them always adore and care for the environment around them. Plant Manipulation MAX Manipulating all plants around the user area. Hunter Sense MAX Increase all senses (five) as much as 200%. Naturism MAX Make a camouflage by making the forest the medium. Hawking Shoot MAX Accuracy of shooting using bow and arrows is 100%. Healing MAX Able to heall all injuries and sickness.
I already know that the magic i had was a cheat but this is... wow, ahahaha. God is really exaggerated, overwhelming... gives me two of this race and this powerful magic. Looks like I really have to thank him.
«Ahahahaha. Thank you, thank you. I rarely get praised, you know? Most of my friends always ridiculed and sneered at me for always doing mischief and too relaxed.»
Somehow I kind of feel sad for you, God. What kind of god are you?
«Whoops! For that, I'll tell you when the times come and it looks like... your tone and way of speaking somewhat changed? Hmm... are you really going to be a genuine woman? I'm so curious! Well, after all that's not my business.»
Haah... well, I'll wait until the time come and although I'll be a genuine woman, I'll always love a woman! I've decided! I'll marry woman only!
«Hooh~ you're so determination huh? Interesting. I'll wait and keep track of your progress. Will it be more interesting or boring? See you! Sometimes, I'll call you again.»
After saying that, the God's voice disappeared again. I just sighed heavily in response to his relaxed and haphazard manner.
"Oh, yes. I forgot to ask how to release this magic. Well, I'll figure out. Um... Transmutation off...?"
Bwuuussh!! Zuuusshhh!!
After say the word, white light returns to wrap around me and suddenly my appearance returns to normal. I really didn't think that saying it really turning off the magic.
"Now, it's time I went back to the guild."
Decides that, I immediately left the forest area and walked back to the guild to submit this Herb, completing the request that has been provided.
I also just realized one thing, it was already noon. It was only when I realized that the gods greeted me by saying good afternoon and also the sun shining so bright, rather hot.
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"Okay. This is the Herb, Vanessa-san."
With fast, I gave the lether bag that contain a lof of the Herb to the reception desk. Vanessa shocked when saw it, it was only natural because the Herb that I found is so much.
I can see that many people see and whisper about me. I wonder what they do? Not about a bad thing, right? I hope so.
"A-Ah. It seems that you collect quite a lot eh, Emi-chan? Are you enter the deepest forest area to find this?"
"The deepest forest area? Ah, not really. Maybe... a bit, but I didn't find any danger, so it's safe."
"Fuuh ... thank goodness. You are a woman and still don't have a full equipment to fight, so don't do something reckless and dangerous, okay?"
"All right. So what about my quest?"
"Ah, wait a minute ... about 10 minutes. Please sit wherever you want, I'll call you after it's done."
"Okay."
Hearing that, I nodded and tried to find an empty seat in the guild. But as always, I got the stunned look of the people who were here, for some reason it made me uncomfortable.
I can only laugh stiffly. Even the women or girls are also fascinated. God, what does this mean?! Really thank you! But it was disgusted to be seen with that look by the men here.
"Haaah... so tired."
After walking around looking for an empty seat, I finally found it and immediately rested my body that felt a bit stiff. But suddenly I felt a sound of footsteps approaching me.
Trying to figure it out, I saw a short gray-haired and blue-eyed girl wearing all-silver armor and skirts and brown socks. She waved her hand and smiled familiarly at me.
"Mercharian-san!"
The girl called my name, I waved back and smiled at her. With happy face, she walked toward me which made me laugh quietly at his current behavior.
"Eizbern-san, what's up? Have you done your business?"
She nodded, then tried to calm.
"Yes. I've done my business, Mercharian-san. So... how is your first quest, is it going well?"
"Ah. More than I thought. I'm surprised at that."
"Is it true? Thank god and how much rewards do you get?"
"Uh... I don't know, Vanessa-san still counts it and Eizbern-san..."
"Yes?"
"Please don't be so formal to me. I'm not used to being so formal."
"E-Eh? Is that so? I-It's because Mer-ehem, Emi-san looks older than me."
Seeing her nervous and slightly panicked manner made me laugh quietly, of course it made her pout. Her cheeks are swollen, make me have to cover my mouth and nose to hold it.
"Emi-san... is there something funny?"
"N-Nothing. Really."
"Hmp... okay."
I just breathe a sigh of relief when she not pout again, it almost scared me and panicked for a moment.
"Emi-chan! It's done!"
Feeling my name called, i turned and saw Vanessa calling me while holding the leather bag in her right hand. I just nodded understood and immediately took the leather bag that she held.
"Sorry Claire-san, I want to take my reward first."
"Umh. I understand."
Claire nodded and smiled knowingly as I said that. I immediately moved from my seat and go to the reception desk, Vanessa waited for me and wave her hand with a smile.
"I'm sorry, Vanessa-san. Do I make trouble by counting all of the Herb's?"
"Yes it is. Haaah... I even got to be helped by my friends who are inside to count it but I undestand that because this kind of thing often happens."
"Is that so? Next time, I will think again when doing it. Well, even though now i desperately need money for the cost of staying and eating, maybe buying clothes too."
"Ah, is that so. Either this is enough or not, but the wage you get is 50 Silver."
"50 Silver?!"
Isn't too much? I mean... I know that Herb I gathered that much but it's like giving me a 500,000 thousand yen.
I was shocked to hear it and raised my voice knowing that the wage i earned was 50 Silver. Vanessa nodded and tilted her head with a puzzled look, which made me weird. Is this also the effect of Charm?
While scratching my right cheek, I cleared my throat and tried to act normal.
"Ahem. Um, Vanessa-san, isn't too much? I thought I got about 5 Silver for that."
But Vanessa shook her head. It shocked me and made me sigh heavily. Makes me forced to accept this excessive wage I received.
With a compulsion, I nodded in agreement and Vanessa gave me the leather bag. It's hard. It weighs about 3kg. My little and light body became weak when I tried to carry it.
"S-So heavy. It looks like in 1 day I'll spend all of it and just left 10 Silver only."
"Ahahaha. Is that so? Great. Ah, want accompanied with me to buy the clothes and others? Or accompanied by Claire-chan who had been waiting behind you?"
"Eh?"
Hearing that, I turned back and could see Claire standing behind me. The look on her face revealed that she was shy, her fingers were playing and she was instantly trying to turn her face in surprise.
While Vanessa just put on a face just grinning. I can only laugh loudly when see it.
"Ahem. Claire-san, can you take me shopping?"
"Eh. Ah... em, yes! I'll take you anywhere."
"Fumu, all right and I also want to find lodging. Maybe an inn with you. Do not you mind?"
"No, no. Instead, I'm happy! Let's go, i'll accompanied you."
Finishing saying that, Claire excitedly pulled my left arm and led me out of the guild, leaving Vanessa who grinned mischievously and waved her hand at me. Somehow it made me feel a something strange. Not a bad feeling but weird.