The Spearmaster and the Black Cat Chapter 237

Rollo, lets go with a relaxed walking pace.

Nya.

We slowly proceeded through the streets of the Religion District. I used that time to check my abilities.

Status

Name: Shuuya Kagari
Age: 22
Title: Emissary of Light Evil (NEW)
Race: Light Demon Lucival
Combat Occupation: Spirit Spear Blood Chain Master (NEW)

Strength: 23.3 24.1
Agility: 23.8 24.6
Stamina: 22.4 22.9
Mana: 24.5 28.9
Dexterity: 21.1 22.4
Spirit: 27.2 31.2
Luck: 11.4 11.5

Current Status: Exalted

Thats quite the growth Its the result of me having eaten the delicious Evil Guniguni steakno, just kidding. Of course, I think that the guniguni steak has added to it a bit, butthe bigger part comes from me having fought many monsters on the plains and as single rider charging through a battlefield, the godolin who stole the deidans treasure, the battle royale battle against the big flies and the spiders who tried to steal the treasure from the godolin, the battle against the deidan monster that crawled out of the Igni Lake, the observation of the violent clash between the unknown, huge kaiju, the kicking techniques and clones of Evil Domain Monk Kire, and the Cycluse-styled quad-swordsmanship of Four Eye Rulizeze
Especially the battle against her resulted in a rich combat experience.
Next, the fierce battle against the tough, metamorphosing guardian and the various monsters of the magic treasure map. And lastly, its probably because of the annihilation ofApostles of Nightmares, and the absorption of the soul of the Third Apostle of Evil God Nicross, Liliza.
All this experience allowed me to grow.

Skill Status

Obtained Skills: {Throwing}, {Demonic Brain Speed}, {Hide}, {Night Vision}, {Inhalation of Odour Technique}, {Blood Chains Banquet}, {Thrust}, {Meditation}, {Life Magic}, {Guidance Sorcery}, {Magic Combat Style}, {Magic Hand guided by Thought}, {Sage Art}, {Summoning}, {Ancient Magic}, {Crest Magic}, {Darkness Drill}, {Darkness Drill Magic Spear Break}, {Language Magic}, {Chain Spear of the Ray System}, {Powerful Slash}, {Blood Acceleration}, {Beginning of Dusk}, {Dusks Stake}, {Blood Chain Search}, {Dimension of Darkness Blood Chain}, {Spirit Cursing Chain Net}, {Waterwheel Slash} (NEW), {Thousand Palms of Darkness} (NEW)

Permanent Skills: {Power of True Ancestor}, {Natural Gift of Magic}, {Torrent of Light Darkness}, {Drain Soul}, {Immortality}, {Darkness Adaptation}, {Blood Mana}, {Suzerain of Bloodkin}, {Super Demonic Brain Nimble Sensation}, {Magic Combat Style Knowledge}, {Guidance Magic Knowledge}, {Spear Sparring}, {Chain Sense Guidance}, {Magic Crest Construction}, {Instant Staff of Water}, {Spirit Employment}, {Divine Beast Serene Mind Soaring}, {Blood Path Open First Gate}, {Blood Path Open Second Gate}, {Blood Path Open Third Gate}, {Factor Engraving Increase}, {Central Pillar of a Greater True Ancestors Lineage}, {Tail of the Crushing Evil Spirit Tree}, {Dark Dream Celebration} (NEW), {Apostle of Light Evil} (NEW)

Extra Skills: {Language Comprehension}, {Granted Seal of Light}, {Chain Factor}, {Demonic Cerebral Spine Revolution}, {Crest Tree of the Lucival}, {Tree of the Evil King}

I guess, I will check Apostle of Light Evil first.

Apostle of Light Evil

One who created a new principle of causality, even if by accident, after acquiring the soul of an evil gods apostle while possessing the qualification as King of Chaos

Hoh, so it created a new principle of causality, huh?
The timing was coincidental, but I obtained Catiza1by stealing her from the apostle through a skill.
Next is this.

Spirit Spear Blood Chain Master

Spearmaster treading the path of Righteous Void Spirit Light spearmanship
One of the rare combat occupations that can be acquired by meeting exceedingly complicated and mysterious conditions
A superior combat occupation belonging to the Spirit Spearmaster system which had been acquired by Azolos Fortonarl in the past who was referred to as Spear Sorcerer of the Silent Uninhabited Valley
Its possible to equip the spirit spear of Spirit King Chirim, the sole {Apostle of Light}, who fell in love with Goddess of Love Aria
Your flexible and unfettered mind might allow you to inspire feelings of awe in those around you

{Apostle of Light} Spirit King Chirim. I think its said that hes a man who loved Goddess of Love Aria who lives in the Divine Domain Seuros. I suppose that means hes a comrade who likes beautiful women.
I almost forgot, but luckily I remembered and touched {Waterwheel Slash}.

Waterwheel Slash

A basic sword technique thats commonly used with one or two hands

Basics are great.
Next I touched {Thousand Palms of Darkness}

Thousand Palms of Darkness

An effect of the infinite critical period of the Extra Skill {Demonic Cerebral Spine Revolution}. Exactly because your current status fulfills the conditions of Mana, Spirit, and Dexterity, its a completely unique, rare technique

Hee, infinite critical period. Is the reason for that naming because it developed into a technique based on an instantaneous image during the fierce battle against the deidan while rain was pouring down? Well, the deidan was surely a formidable enemy
At the time I was covered by that squid ink-like liquid, I would have probably gone through a lot of pain after suffering damage to my skin if Helme hadnt been theremy gratitude to her.
Next I touched {Dark Dream Celebration} with my finger.

Dark Dream Celebration

Originally its a {Nightmare Mark} that turns those affiliated to Goddess of Nightmares Vaamina into tools that can be summoned at any time. However, thanks to the effect of {Torrent of Light Darkness}, a part of Goddess of Nightmares Vaaminas power has been absorbed
{Dark Dream Celebration} is a crystallization of that power turned into a skill
If someone affiliated with Goddess of Nightmares Vaamina is nearby, you will perceive them through a light pain and blood shed. It improves the probability to project the true form of something possessing a divine will with a huge magic source. There will also be times where you will align with Goddess of Nightmares Vaaminas wavelength while asleep

Ugh, it actually feels more like a curse, doesnt it?
If those affiliated with Vaamina get close to me, {Dark Dream Celebration} at my neck will naturally react by shedding bloodit says. So thats the reason why the mark reacted when the Giant Black Rabbit Shaysad made his entry.
Matching her wavelength while asleep means I can get in contact with Vaamina, huh? Something like electromagnetic waves?
I hate nightmares, but that goddess is pretty, so Im slightly happy.
The last one is {Apostle of Light Evil}.

Apostle of Light Evil

A newly born apostle as result of you having carved your seal into them as Emissary of Light Evil

I unleashed a barrage of taps all over the screen. I would lose out to (a) master, but I did my best with 16 touches per second.2

In response,

Its {Apostle of Light Evil} cuz Light Demon Lucival
A special life-form on Sela

For a change I got a continuation. Well, its a special life-form, but to put it simply, my subordinates increased. Right now Ca-chan, who contained the three souls of my {Apostle of Light Evil}, has become a new finger on my hand.
Okay, thats all for checking my status. Time to go back home.

While gently stroking Rollodeens bushy, black fur, Rollo, you can now run as fast as you want.

Nn, nyaa

As we arrived on the roof of my mansions large front gate

Milord, welcome back.

Kaldo appeared quickly, seemingly having been on watch, and genuflected.

Kaldo, I think you have heard from Yui and Viine due to the blood message, but since we have removed all hindrances, you can lower your vigilance. And, thank you for taking command of the combat slaves.

Although I was still riding the horse-like Rollodeen, I still extend my thanks to Kaldo.

Yes, milord!

So, do you have something to report?

At that moment, the mischievous girl, Rollodeen, extended several tentacles towards Kaldo, using them to ransack his refined hair style, tamper with his bushy eyebrows, and gently brush his torso.
However, Kaldo didnt even twitch as he took the brunt of Rollodeens prank. Without reacting, Kaldo kept gazing at me with his narrow eyes.

Good job, Kaldo. I praised him like that in my mind for some reason.

Yes. As head advisor ofRemains of the Moon, I got in touch with vice-guild master Mel and leader Benett through the contact person stationed here after returning. According to vice-guild master Mel, shes very sorry that she couldnt contribute much in this times kidnapping case

I think thats inevitable. It was such an underground labyrinth, so it would be difficult to get there unless she had some kind of tracking skill. However, it looks like theres various other reasons as well.

Something else happened, right?

Yes. According to what I heard, it was apparently a second clash between Demonoid Zarlp and Assashin of Crimson at first.

Demonoid Zarlpit looks like Mel considers him to be her father, butif assuming from his titles as demonoid, he might be related to theBlack Prophetswhich Naromivas mentioned?
Well, him being called demonoid might simply be owed to his elusive behavior. I dont know because its a dispute unrelated to me.

And, Mel said that the number of bats fluttering around Veronica has increased.

The number of reconnaissance bats has grown, huh? Did they increase their scouting personnel because I wasnt there? It might be an order by Empress Familia Ravahl Valmask Lugnado, or the three {Head Servants} beneath the empress.
One of the {Head Servants} who bears a grudge against Veronica is Lunz Ravahl Valmask. Has that guy started to genuinely work towards killing the tabooed Veronica? However, its still only at the level of reconnaissance.
As people who live forever, their thought processes are different from ordinary people. They might estimate that there will be a chance to erase Veronica at some point during their long lives. In their minds they might not have such a deliberateness, and be frantic to kill Veronica, though
Is there any persuasiveness to the latter momentary thinking?
Veronica mentioned that she frequently fought against assassins of the Valmask family.

Afterwards, the leaders Kitts, Ito, Zetekenny, and Dominique ofBlack Glove, believed to be supported byHand of Baycalawhich is one of the Eight Lights, invaded the pleasure quarter while taking their soldiers along. According to Mel, they were busy going around and participating in the battles of Robalt, Lulu, and Lala who protect the area.

And the last one is a turf war of dark guilds, eh? Support byHand of Baycala, one of the Eight Lights
Although they didnt get involved directly, its a detestable move. It will allow them to fake complete ignorance.
Howeverin a situation with such events taking place, countermeasures by the heretics will be definitely impossible.

So, how did it go with the fight againstBlack Glove?

It was a victory forRemains of the Moon. Strong Fist Kazun, Slaughterer Paulsen, and Angie of the Ice Bell staged a surprise attack onBlack Glovefrom behind. At the moment when two leaders died, the enemy soldiers apparently fell in chaos. Kaldo recounted with a tone that showed his admiration.

I see. It was Mels idea, right?

Yes. The one who executed this plan was vice-guildmaster Mel. Her individual, command, and strategic abilities are excellent. I think she could even flourish in Zamalias underworld.

Hes right. Mels abilities are high. She is the vice-guild master, but for all that matters, Mel is actually the guildmaster ofRemains of the Moon. She put me on the post of guildmaster, but she might actually follow the guideline of my wish, which we discussed at first, about me giving orders from the shadows.

Did you fall in love with Mel?

Milord, you must be joking

Kaldo moved his eyebrows in a way typical for a soldier. His narrow eyes became even more narrow. Him not denying itmeans that hes not completely uninterested.
Hes my bloodkin, but at the same time also a man And theres probably many other things he wants to do with women as well.

The matter about Mel was a joke, but Kaldo, from now on I plan to have you act independently without keeping you at hand.

Your Excellency, that will free Kaldo, and serve as groundwork towards making him the leader of the future Grand Lucival Empires imperial guards!

Strategist Helme has misunderstood me again. I wont build anything like that.

Milordare you discharging me? Kaldo had a pale face as if having received a shock.

Wrong, dont misunderstand. I wont discharge you. I cant do it either. Speaking through blood messages is always possible. Its because youre like family to me, okay?

Okay

He recovered his good mood, but he still looked puzzled. I guess I will expand on it a bit.

Although its out of character, I have occasionally been asking myself whether Im a decent leader as someone employing others A man of virtue never goes back on his word, a man of virtue condemns the offense, but not the offender, and friendship between men of virtue is light like water. There are various such proverbshowever, I seem to act contrary to those

At that point, a tiny Helme-chan in a nurse outfit appeared on the left edge of my visual field.

Your Excellencythat mental attitude is already proof of a man of virtue with the caliber to be a ruler.

She folded her arms cutely and adopted a haughty attitude, but she praised me.

Thanks, Helme.

Dont mention it.

Kaldo shook his head, No, milord, youre sincere. If you were to be contrary, you wouldnt deliberately tell me something like this

Thats appreciated, but Im telling you this because there are several things I want to do.

Things you want to do?

For example, I want to see yet unknown places on the surface.

This feeling hasnt changed from the very beginning. At the time when I saw that grand, solemn landscape visible from the Goldiba villagethe feeling that the world is full of unknown places gained in strength instead
And not only the surface. There are countless locations like the evil domain, the destinations of the mirrors, space, the underground, and different dimensions.

Seeing Sela. Youre saying that you will leave Pelneet then?

It wont be right away. Ive been looking forward to the underground auction at the end of the year. I think, until then I will remain here.

Its because I was recommended to become one of the Eight Lights. I will be able to directly get involved with the festival of the underground auction. And, theres also an agreement. Im in a position where I can treat it as scrap, but I wont do something like that.
I will properly pay the money to Dino-san of the thieves guildBelgart.

As Im pondering about this, I see. Once that happensyou will turn over the seat of guildmaster and leader ofRemains of the Moonto me?

Kaldo asked while narrowing his eyes.

Lets see. That might be a good idea as well. To begin with, I tried to use the dark guild to protect my friends, but because of the shrewd Mel, it feels more like I have been appointed as guildmaster ofRemains of the Moonwhile being led around by the nose.

The vice-guild master was such a capable person, huh?

Yeah, shes a truly sharp and capable woman. I think she possesses talent that eclipses mine by far.

Milord, thats a little bit too menial from you. Without any need to mention combat prowess here, you stand above the rest in regards to quick-wittedness and discernment.

Magnificent, Kaldo has properly observed you, Your Excellency.

Helme-chan was swimming in a breaststroke in the right corner of my visual field. Though, I wont retort why shes swimming there. I disregarded Helmes telepathic message.

Thanks, Kaldo. But, Im basically an adventurer, and a spearmaster who also studies hand-to-hand fighting and swordsmanship. And, as you just mentioned in your reports, its mostly vice-guild master Mel who carries out the dark guild work and deals with wars, right?

Certainly, Mel-san is excellent.

Well, until the auction I plan to remain acting as figurehead.

Adventurer, traveling, and spearmaster. Those are the things you want to do, right milord?

I especially want to develop my spear techniques with the Wind Spear Style I was taught by Master as coreits no conceit, but I think that I can still further my spearmanship. To be honest, I cant see the end of it yet, butI want to become a lot stronger. I want to study skillful, pure spearmanship. And its not just the spear. I also want to develop my swordsmanship just like I was taught by you and the others, Kaldo.

It might also be nice to master martial arts that would make use of my new arm. And theres also taijutsu, sage art, guidance sorcery, magic

Yes. I also want to improve my sword techniques using the {Blood Phase} skill as {Black Sword Blood Lunatic}.

{Blood Phase} is Kaldos skill, huh? Come to think of it, blood plastered his face when he was cut by the evil domain monk

Besides your loyalty to me and your wish to improve your swordsmanship, you probably haddreamsandgoalsduring your time as a human, or something you wanted to do, right?

Kaldo blinked repeatedly. T-Thats

Kaldo, I dont have any intention to tie you guys down in exchange for the eternal life and power as kin of a Light Demon Lucival. Its just like a family you can find anywhere. Thats why, dont hold back, and speak freely.

Understood. Youre kind, milord. Are you saying this with the meaning of having me develop my power as {Servant Leader}?

You could also say that, but its simpler. Im telling you to do what you want to do, Kaldo.

What I want to dotheres actually something.

At that moment I felt like a fire dwelt deep in Kaldos eyes. His eyes were glittering.

So there was something after allwhat is it that you want to do?

I want to make an effort as a single soldier on the battlefield. Or start aDark Guildfrom scratch. Just as I mentioned before, theres also my wish to improve my sword skills using the sword I received from you, milord. Im proud of my daughter, but I dont want to lose to Yui. I love my daughter. However, I felt jealousy towards her swordsmanship skills several times as a result, my blade became dull, making me display a miserable performance during the battle against the evil domain monk we fought in the depths of the forest during our adventure on the 20th floor.

Ah, thats whyhis chest was scythed by Evil Domain Monk Kire. Back then, huh? Influenced by his daughter, he thought that he must act quickly. After being cuthe used his final card, {Blood Phase}.
However, Im slightly happy that I can hear Kaldo talk about his true intentions and dreams.
Flourishing as a single soldier, starting aDark Guildfrom scratch, and jealousy towards his daughters swordsmanship.

Kaldo, you can do it. Returning as a noble of the military faction who is active on the battlefield, and building aDark Guildthat will surpassRemains of the Moonis possible for you, I think. However, to gather excellent comrades you can trustwill require quite a bit of time.

Yes. Isnt it fine then? The task of head advisor I was granted while guarding milords mansion

The post of head advisor is something I suitably created to make it easier for the veteran Kaldo to work in the underworld in a city thats new to him.

Why not. Even things that are impossible for a human should be possible to you now that youve become the bloodkin of a Light Demon Lucival.

Those are truly deep words.

You sure? I think thats very normal, though.

Also, it might be strange for me, who isnt affected by time, to say so, butI believe the possibilities for all chosen bloodkin, including you, are branching out infinitely. Thats why I think that you should chase after your own dreams.

I spoke my true feelings while putting my feelings into it.

Understood. Chase my dreamswhat magnificent words. They make my heart boil with passion.

He donned a serious expression, but to me it looked as if his eyes were slightly teary.

No matter what hardships might await me, I want to do my best with those words at heart. At the same time, I feel a deep gratitude towards you, milorda love exceeding eternal loyalty

Im happy about your love, but umm, please spare me

S-Sure, you will definitely succeed. Where theres a will, theres a way. Such a proverb exists as well.

Hes a subordinate and bloodkin with whom I shared my blood, and I can respect Kaldo-san. As for the matter with his love, I disregarded it with a proverb.

Yes! After creating the best, peerless dark guild, I plan to offer all of it to you, milord!

Offer it to me, huh? Yet another admirable thinking.

While focusing on smiling, Kaldo, I value this spirit of yours, but its a restart of you having the freedom to do what you want. Its fine even if you dont actually offer it to me.

Kaldo looked slightly bewildered. Freedom

Its said that the strong will act within limitations, but thats why freedom is great. You can accept anyone that comes at you, and not pursue those who leave you.

Gradually Im starting to understand milords words in my own way. I think I will take it slow.

Understanding in his own way, eh? Well, I suppose, how you perceive it depends on the individual.

I see. Since I think that you will need funds, I will give you some in advance.

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No, thats not necessary, but if its you, milord, you should understand

I was turned down. Hes righthe had summarized it in the wordsfrom scratch.
Hes a soldier. You can also say, hardships make the manhes probably also planning to enjoy the effort. He resembles Rulizeze. Shes a swordswoman, and a spirit world knight. She challenged herself by enjoying an adventure on this surface world without even understanding the language.
I mustnt forget my original intention either. I recalled what I had humbly learned from Master: To enjoy everything
At that point, Kaldo lifted his head and stood up.

Well then, I shall go back to inform the combat slaves, who are standing by below, about you having returned, milord.

Okay, please take care of it.

Kaldo immediately moved, so swiftly that it seemed as if he left an afterimage behind. He joined up with Mamani and the others, whom he made wait for further orders beneath the front gate.

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