NOVEL WEB Chapter 211
Chapter 211. Recovery
Apparently, according to Shizuku, I, Amano Sakimori, have not yet reached my complete form. Indeed, looking at my status, that seems to be true. My skill levels are still low. The power-up event only raised my skill levels to 6. My stats did go up quite a bit, though.
I can now use the energy that had been accumulating in the Equivalent Exchange Store, which they said was contaminated. The curse has been completely lifted, and I understand now. It’s the energy born from emotions, the will of life. I don’t think it’s contaminated, but Shizuku and the others seemed to think it was. …Well, considering it’s black particles, I can’t blame them. I remember absorbing it, but I’ll forget about that for now.
The black energy was left in the store after being exchanged for items and skills. It’s the opposite force of the pure will I connected with as a child.
The Equivalent Exchange Store steadily collected and stored black energy as a fee for exchanging items and skills. Naturally, as the owner, I was able to use it. After the curse was completely lifted, I eliminated the deceitful will that said something about turning into nature.
When I use the energy, I’m covered in a black aura, so Shizuku excitedly said, “It’s like a dark mode.” Its effect is to raise a skill level by 1 and increase stats by about 1.5 times.
I can’t use it casually. Since the energy stored in the Equivalent Exchange Store decreases when used, and the store doesn’t tell me how much is stored, I don’t want to use it.
Well, I’ll consider it as having one more trump card and lying down on the sofa.
After the battle with Shizuku, I rested the next day, and the day after that, I lay on the sofa in my living room, looking at the fairies sitting on the floor in a circle holding hands.
Shizuku, Serika, Yukihana, and a little girl were sitting holding hands. The busy Sei had returned to Narashino City. Being the top, she’s busy, and like Shizuku, her restrictions were subtly lifted.
Now, Shizuku is trying to access to lift the restrictions on Serika and the others. She says she won’t fail again since she did it once. As expected of my partner.
“Well then, let’s perform the ritual to become Super High-Tension Fairy God!”
Shizuku declares with an excited, radiant smile. She looks more mischievous… no, I don’t think it’s just my imagination that she seems more playful.
Fairy Pixie, capricious and mischievous. It stays close to the human it likes. The folklore and game settings are mixed up, but that’s the gist.
I’d like to say this is her true form, as expected of reality. In novels, usually, when someone awakens, they become cold and smart, but Shizuku, who was calm and cold like a machine when we first met, has become a playful fool. Reality is harsh, indeed.
Well, seeing Shizuku lively and happy is cute and pleasing. It’s good that she seems to have regained her true self.
Watching the four in a circle with gentle eyes, Shizuku continued talking.
“Everyone, please close your eyes! I will access it now.”
Everyone closed their eyes at her words. Silence filled the living room, and it felt like something was about to happen. In that silence, Shizuku opened her eyes wide.
“This is bad! To become Super High-Tension Fairy God, we need five fairies! But there are only four here. We’ll have to wait until Sakimori-san and I summon a stork, ah!”
“I knew you would say that, Shizuku! Predictable jokes aren’t funny!”
Serika, her face red, hit Shizuku’s head and shouted at her silly comment. It seems she predicted Shizuku’s line. I didn’t get it at all. Can I take back what I said earlier… really.
“Be serious, Shizuku.”
“I will!”
“Can’t be helped then.”
Reluctantly, Shizuku sat back down and closed her eyes. It seems five fairies weren’t needed after all. What was that about?
The four in a circle closed their eyes.
“To become Super High-Tension Fairy God”
“Be serious!”
Serika interrupted Shizuku, who was about to joke again. They’re close friends.
“Red Mode!”
As Shizuku shouted, her body and hair were enveloped in a red aura. White, blue, yellow, and other colored particles glittered and flowed from within her to the other three along with the red aura. It’s the power of will. It’s not the black will. Shizuku seems to be able to select and use it. As expected of someone with combat talent.
But after groaning for a bit, she opened one eye and looked at me, indicating she needed a final push.
I raised my index finger and produced black particles.
[Have will]
I sent the particles to the three. There was a snapping sound, and the three’s presence changed.
[Do you want to relinquish all administrator rights to Serika, Yukihana, and Yuki?]
The log that appeared when granting will to Shizuku in Red Mode and when Sei was normally unlocked was displayed. Even if I relinquish the rights, a connection like a soul bond will remain. However, if I relinquish them, I won’t be able to give orders. The three will become independent entities.
[Yes]
If their attitudes change, so be it. Kou and Mike, the pets I created, are enough as my dependents. I don’t intend to bind those I’ve fought alongside.
With the administrator rights gone, the three became independent entities. Now, what will happen?
Watching the three while lying down, thinking I might get sleepy, Serika opened her eyes and spoke first.
Her cheeks flushed with excitement, she looked at me.
“I understand. I instinctively understand. Now I’ve finally become a single entity. I’m completely free!”
“Congratulations, Serika.”
I gave a half-hearted clap, and Serika started squirming and fidgeting. Huh?
“I’m a fairy. So, the human I like… well, Sakimori is a questionable existence, but I want to be by their side forever…”
“Let’s ignore Serika’s obsession with soba noodles for now. How about the others?”
Shizuku, cutting down the timid Serika with the precision of a samurai, caused Serika to pout. Since it wasn’t a moment for love confessions, I looked at Yukihana.
“Yes… My status and skills have increased. They reached level 6. Additionally, I acquired the unique skill [Snow Woman]. Being a unique fairy skill, it has no disadvantages and boosts the effects of ice-type magic… but it’s not very useful for Yukihana. Besides, it seems I can’t enter Red Mode?”
Yukihana, clenching and unclenching her hands, looked dissatisfied. In response, Shizuku puffed out her chest proudly.
“It seems that only I, with my combat talent, can use Red Mode. That’s right, only I can harness the power drawn from will. It’s not like a bargain sale where everyone gets powered up.”
Shizuku boasted, making Yukihana grit her teeth in frustration. Don’t provoke her too much. Yukihana’s already muttering about mastering it soon.
“I have the [Fairy Tool Creation] skill. It allows me to create fairy magic tools using mana… but it doesn’t seem very overpowered. It’s probably just things like fairy dust with potion-like effects or fairy metals. Excalibur is still out of reach…”
Serika reported her power happily. Interesting skill. Excalibur, the sword held by the fairy Vivian of the lake? Creating fairy-related items sounds amazing.
“I’d like to deal 9999 damage, so if you can make Excalibur, give it to me, Serika.”
“I will never give it to you, Shizuku, who intends to throw it.”
Serika gave Shizuku a reproachful look. Excalibur isn’t meant to be thrown, right?
Ignoring the bickering between the two, I turned my attention to the last person.
A little girl in a loose robe with her head completely covered by a hood, hiding her face.
“…You don’t have to pretend to relax on the sofa, hiding your tension and worry. Our love is no longer something imposed.”
Her quiet, subdued voice was unlike her usual self. Hearing that, Shizuku and Serika stopped bickering and looked at the girl. Yukihana, too, had a serious expression and crossed her arms, staring at the girl.
As for me, I felt a bit embarrassed that she’d seen through my act. When I relinquished my administrator rights, I was bracing myself for the possibility that the young girls would berate me for manipulating their emotions. I cared that much about Serika and the others.
Feigning relaxation on the sofa was my way of hiding that, but the girl had seen through it. Probably Shizuku, too.
Shrugging, I looked at the girl with her face hidden under the hood.
“…The time has come. No one can intervene in Amano Sakimori’s destiny anymore. The future is unclear and opaque. It’s something to be happy about… Even if it’s a future of ruin, I will rejoice.”
The girl’s body began to shine, platinum particles dancing and filling the living room.
Her body changed along with the light. Her torso grew, her limbs lengthened, and her hair flowed out from under the hood, extending.
It was an extremely fantastical sight. Something mysterious and untouchable was about to manifest.
The light settled, and the girl, now grown, removed her hood. With flowing, glossy platinum hair reaching her waist, bright golden eyes, and a slender nose, she was a beautiful girl with a charming smile.
Looking at me with gentle eyes, she brushed the beautiful hair from her face and spoke with a smile.
“…I am the Fairy Queen, Silky. The one who stands at the pinnacle, commanding countless fairies.”
“That’s a lie.”
“Definitely a lie.”
“Absolutely a lie.”
The three mercilessly cut down the mystical girl. Silky puffed her cheeks in displeasure but quickly regained her composure.
“Mufu~ Sakimori-san must be astonished by my true form and its beauty. Though I’ve hidden it, this is my true form. My name is Amano Sachi. It’s no wonder Sakimori-san fell for me.”
“Ah, yeah, you’ve grown. Sachi, was it? Nice to meet you again, Sachi.”
“…Sakimori-san fell in love with me at first sight. Sadly, Shizuku and Serika are heartbroken.”
Sachi confidently turned to Shizuku and Serika. She seemed full of confidence, but…
[You’ve only grown about 10 centimeters taller. You’re still tiny.]
[Shh! Don’t say that, Sakimori-san. Sachi’s self-image is probably very curvy. She’s thought so since a long time ago. Please don’t say it!]
I sent a thought to Shizuku, who winked at me. Serika also conveyed through her gaze not to say it, and Yukihana averted her eyes awkwardly. They’re kind!
“…Having regained my true form, I’ll explain about the dungeons in this world and our purpose.”
I decided to keep quiet for now. At least until I heard the end of this explanation.