Chapter 43 - 54: Farewell (1/2)
We returned to where the boss died to check up on those heroes who have fainted with volunteers and villagers.
So unnecessary.....
Well I had to return to get materials from the wave for my shield to abosrb, since the Assault Shadow Goblin and Shadow Lizardmen were only shadows they could not be absorbed.
No, I have a feeling that if i make a lump of shadows and compress it I should be able to absorb it.
Shadow Shield
Equipment Bonus: Darkness Resistance (Small) <Unmastered>
The other guys are omitted because the only equipment bonus they provided was for stats.
Tsl note: It's not because I'm lazy he just says 他の奴等は全部ステータスアップ系の装備ボーナスしかないので省略する.
The big ghost-like fish that the other Heroes defeated is quite desirable.
”Aan~”
”Don't eat it.”
Because Firo was about to eat the head I ordered her to stop.
My speculation is that it should be due to the dragon core that this fellow carelessly ate.
”But...”
When I was about to pick it up my hand fell through and onto the ground, it was quite surprising.
”How did you pick it up?”
”I used wind magic on my hand”
”Hah...”
I can't even touch it bȧrėhanded,this sure is quite the strange fish.
I asked the volunteer soldiers to bring the other heroes here, It seems their exclusive weapons are necessary.
Since one of them possess a weapon with a cheap attribute that is useful, I'll have to borrow it.
My shield absorbs a part of the head.
Soul Eater Shield
Equipment Bonus: Skill ”Second Shield” Soul Resistance (Intermediate) Mind Attack Resistance (Intermediate) SP Up <Unmastered>
Special effect: Soul Devour Sp recovery (Weak)
Even though the demon head was dismantled the name did not disappear so it doesn't really matter.
I absorb another part but there is no change either.
However, I am curious as to what the Second Shield skill does. As for soul resistance...It is probably resistance against attacks of this type.
the name Soul Devour makes me slightly anxious. It seems I can eat souls; it's quite unpleasant.
The shape of my shield changes slowly. The design seemed to be based off of this demon's head since it is attached to my shield.
... It's defence is greater than the Chimeric Viper Shield.
It seems Soul Devour is a skill that is exclusive to this shield.
So I reach out my hand.
When I do so I am unable to touch the flesh of the soul eater.
But it still feels different somehow.
Good.
I don't want anything that will consume souls, I don't have such a hobby.
It's probably a counter effect. It will probably just absorb the enemy's SP.
Now then, what will the skill Second Shield do?
I'll experiment.
”Second Shield!”
Air Strike Shield -> Second Shield
An icon appears.
”Air Strike Shield!”
After I confirm the Air Strike Shield appearing I once again call out
”Second Shield!”
...Another shield appears.
I see. It seems I'll be able to add another shield on top of Air Strike Shield within it's effect duration.
This will have various uses, but the performance of the second shield may be different.
I pay more attention to the remains of the Soul Eater.
”I want to absorb the rest, but then those annoying fellows won't shut up about it...
They probably won't shut up.
This is troubling since there are beings stronger than the heroes who are already the strongest in this world.
If those three are this weak, even if I become strong I won't be able to take it easy.
Sigh... Should I just leave?
”Master, can Firo have the rest?”
The bird is slobbering everywhere while being noisy.
”Can't be helped...”
I cut the area from the back bone to the tail and give it to Firo.
Who ate it it one gulp.
”This texture is like a slime~”
”Wait a minute bird. When did we encounter slimes?”
”Uhmm you see~”
I'll omit the details and abbreviate.
As a result I was angry.
In the meaning that I didn't get to absorb any by my shield.
”Alright, let's help out with the reconstruction of the village.”
Along with the volunteers we started helping out around the village, by processing demon corpses and reconstructing any damaged buildings.
Still, I cannot help everyone. So my top priority became making meals and treating injuries.
”Okay!”
The volunteers obediently did what I asked without question.
It seems I don't need to doubt them anymore.
One night passed after the long fight, it seems the knights have finally arrived.
Along with the volunteers I was summoned by an angry knight leader.
”Bastard! who gave you permission to selfishly take my soldiers!”
”This isn't the Hero-sama's responsibility! we were the ones who wanted to help and borrow his power.”
”What? You lot call yourselves knights of Merlot Mark? By siding with the shield bastard?”