Chapter 9
Relieved, I decide to try out the ability to see through its eyes.
Closing my eyes, my vision changes to show what the deer is seeing, noticing my body standing off in the distance next to the other four Spirits. While I don't actually move the deer's body like my own, I can direct it with my thoughts to go where I want it to go.
This will definitely come in handy, and the fact that they can disappear from view is a neat little trick.
Disconnecting from its sight, I dispel the Spirits for now to check out my other summons. "[Summon: Servant]."
Watching another golden magic circle appear, instead of an animal this time it's a man. More specifically, a man dressed in an all-black suit with a featureless white mask covering his entire face. The Servant has a typical slim build with short black hair, and stands around my own height. '[Observe].'
Servant - Level 1
'At least it's better than Level 0.'
"Can you understand me?" I ask, wondering if he's as lifelike as he seems or if I'll have to control him the same way I controlled the Spirits.
Luckily, the Servant nods his head, which means he can respond to my voice and commands. And he seems to move like a regular person, but can I use him in combat? "Are you able to fight?"
Again, the Servant nods.
Fantastic, now he just needs a weapon. 'Gaia? Any chance you can help with that?'
Sorry, no can do!
The last time was a one-off.
That's unfortunate. I thought about having him take the rusted sword left by the Skeleton, but a quick glance at the pile of bones shows that the sword and bones have since disappeared.
Maybe you could try the chest?
'Chest? What chest?'
Whoopsie!
You're meant to get one after beating the last bad guy in each Dungeon.
Here you go!
A few feet to my right, a wooden chest appears out of thin air.
Stepping over to it, my Servant dutifully follows right behind me as I gently lift up the lid to peer inside. The only thing in there is a small crystal that seems to give off light. '[Observe].'
[Light Container] - (Item)
A vessel containing the light attribute of dozens of children.
Grants the perk: [Holy Sword Wielder].
Contains: [Sacred Gear: Blade Blacksmith].
Well, hello there!
Grabbing the small crystal, I carefully pull it out of the chest. Holding it up to the crescent moon to get a better look at it, I grin as the item shines within the palm of my hand. 'Wait, isn't this the same crystal that Kiba is supposed to get from Valper during the Excalibur Arc? Won't that guy notice this is missing?'
Nope!
Anything you receive that once belonged to someone else gets rewritten.
From then on, it's like they never had it in the first place!
That's both a relief and incredibly terrifying. I'm relieved that I won't have to worry about someone coming after me for stealing their stuff, but the fact that a person's entire reality can be rewritten in an instant is mind-bogglingly scary. Still, I can't exactly look a gift horse in the mouth when this is just what I needed. 'But how do I use it?'
Just crush it in your hand, silly!
'If you say so.' With a firm squeeze, the crystal shatters easily, sending the light inside of it streaming into my hand before it travels up to my heart. The feeling is a rush; as if I've awoken something inside of me.
Perk Unlocked:
[Holy Sword Wielder] (Perk)
You are now able to wield any Holy Sword.
Skill Unlocked:
[Sacred Gear: Blade Blacksmith] (Common) - Lvl. 1 (Novice)
Allows you to summon regular Holy Swords at will.
Able to summon +1 Holy Sword per Skill level.
Notice!
*Rank: [Normal] changed to [Sacred Gear User].*
[Maximum Level has been changed to reflect Gamer's new status.]
Sora Sakai - Level 2 [0%]
Human - Sacred Gear User
Oh, I very much like where this is going. Holding out my hand, I try out my new Sacred Gear.
Immediately, an exact replica of the iron sword in my hand pops out of the ground with the hilt pointed to the sky. It's the same iron blade with a basic cross-guard hilt, looking almost like a cross with the way it's coming out the ground. Only, unlike the iron blade, there's a noticeable thin golden glow coming off this sword. '[Observe].'
[Holy Sword] - (Sacred Gear)
"A standard Holy Sword, blessed with the power of Light."
Deals increased damage to Devils and Undead.
Glancing at the [Iron Sword] in my hand, and the [Holy Sword] jutting out of the ground, I quietly pass the iron sword to my Servant who takes it wordlessly before I grab the Holy Sword for myself. It's not like my Servant will be using it for long, once Blade Blacksmith is leveled up I can start making more of them.
But I'll have to be careful about keeping Blade Blacksmith and my Servant skills equal, otherwise I'll have Servants with no weapons to use. If I'm lucky, that won't be much of a problem once I get more powerful summons and awaken the Balance Breaker for Blade Blacksmith.
If I remember correctly, the Balance Breaker is also a type of summon that creates armored knights. Which means I'll have dual summoning to create an entire army at my beck and call.
For a moment, my imagination runs wild with how many summons I'll have in the future. I can have my own army of loyal fighters to clear Dungeons and fend off the other Factions and Races of this Universe. 'Speaking of…how do I level up my Summoner Class, Gaia?'
You need to use them in a fight…
They gain experience just like you do!
Damn, I was hoping that it was more like Oblivion, where the Conjuration skill leveled up just by spamming the summon ability. Meh, that's fine. I can grind out both my own levels and the levels of my Summons through Dungeons. But for right now, I think I've done all I've set out to do tonight. I even got a few more levels for my [Observe].
Leveled Up - Skill:
[Observe] (Active) - Lvl. 15 (Novice)
Covering my mouth as a loud yawn escapes me, I take one last look around the area to see if I've missed anything. Nope, just more dead trees.
"[Dungeon: Close]!" A golden magic circle appears on the ground, this time large enough to encompass both myself and my Servant as we're teleported out of the Dungeon.
- Sora's House -
Seconds later, I'm once again standing in my original spot within the garden of my house's backyard.
Yawning loudly, I feel my eyelids droop in exhaustion from all of the excitement that went on today. If it wasn't for having had to go through so many life-changing experiences in rapid succession, I would likely jump back into the Dungeon and grind out a few more levels.
Right now though, sleep is calling me.
Turning to my Servant, who is still standing there dutifully with the iron sword in his hands like some kind of old-fashioned knight, I give a tired grin at the potential he and his future comrades will offer. "Do you need to sleep?"
Getting a negative shake of the head, I think over what I want him to do before settling on something simple for now. "Then go stand guard in the courtyard, and keep an eye on the gate for anything suspicious." Getting an affirmative nod, I cast [Summon: Spirit] as he walks off.
When the five golden ethereal animals appear, I mentally command them to spread throughout the small complex.
Two of the deer Spirits stay within the garden as the third one joins my Servant in the front courtyard, while the rabbit and fox Spirits are sent to hide in the bamboo forest surrounding the outside of the walls.
If anyone tries to come in unannounced; not only should the Barrier keep them out, but my Spirits will also let me know right away. I can't allow myself to be caught unaware in the event something happens, and there's no telling if someone like Ophis can bypass the Barrier or not until its actually tested.
Utterly exhausted, and with slow, tired steps I walk back inside of my house. Barely having any energy left, I quickly throw off my clothes into a basket in the closet before collapsing on the bed. Pulling the soft, comfy sheets over my naked body, I feel my eyelids drift shut on their own. 'Good night, Gaia.'
Good night!
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