Chapter 48 - #48 Upgrade for Special Class? (2/2)
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The next morning, I was already waiting with Esdeath in front of the treasure vault where all Teigus are hidden.
I was leaning my back against the wall with closed eyes when...
”Hoho, you are earlier here! Esdeath and...you must be Akashi of Phoenix house right?! It's nice to finally meet you, haha! I am the Prime Minister Honest.” Honest, the current Prime Minister said without extending his hand since his hands were full of food.
We aren't earlier, you are just late, you stupid pig.
”It seems that my reputation precedes me. It's nice to meet you too, Prime Minister Honest!” I replied with a polite smile but didn't stop leaning against the wall which would look extremely offending if it wasn't for my background.
”Prime Minister...” Esdeath nodded at Honest.
”Hoho, let's not keep you waiting any longer, shall we?” He said and opened the vault by dropping a drop of blood on the small altar standing next to the doors leading to the vault.
*Creek* *Creek*
Thick metal doors slowly opened in front of us and revealed an enormous room with a lot of weapons being restricted in chains but one could still easily touch them, however, taking them away was impossible.
All three of us walked in and Esdeath started looking around, trying to feel attraction towards any weapon but to her disappointment.
Even after 5 minutes of walking around the enormous room, looking at many different weapons, she looked disappointed.
Until she directed her gaze at the middle of the room.
I noticed that it was the first time she looked somewhere so attentively so I decided to follow her gaze and noticed the transparent container being wrapped around by the chains. All of that was done just to seal inside a small urn.
...This looks similar to the goblet I found back in my old world. But I can feel that it's not as strong as what I have found.
”I want that one!” Esdeath said with a determined face while pointing at the container.
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'Hm, if it is her, she might be able to tame it. But if not...there is still that kid who is said to be quite strong. Although I don't know where he has got that fire-type Teigu, he can stop her in case she loses it.' Honest thought when he saw what Esdeath wanted.
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”Alright, I will open it for you.” Honest said and removed the chains and carefully opened the container.
”This is the Demon's Extract, an Elemental-type Teigu that gives its user the ability to manipulate ice. The amount of blood you drink will determine how strong it will be.” Honest explained and slowly handed the urn with black blood within it to Esdeath.
”I will go out of the vault since I am not allowed to eat inside by the Emperor's orders. Shout at me once you are done.” He said with a small smile and then went toward the doors.
What the fuċk are you talking about? Weren't you eating just when we walked in? He probably thinks that Esdeath won't be able to tame it. What a coward.
However, I must say that it slightly attracts me but I am not sure if it would give me any benefit...After all, I can feel that what I have consumed was of much higher purity and density. It was definitely something much stronger.
”The more I consume, the stronger I will get?” Esdeath ignored Honest's absence and muttered while looking at the black blood with an absent-minded expression.
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'Maybe if I will consume it entirely, I will be able to perform the similar things to what Akashi has done.' Esdeath thought and started gulping down all of the blood.
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?! Is she crazy? She truly doesn't fear anything...
I thought with a small smirk while glancing at her.
I noticed that she was easily devouring it until the time for the last swallow.
”?!” She opened her eyes wide in shock and it looked as if she was unable to swallow the remaining drops of blood in her mouth.
”? Are you okay?” Even I was confused after seeing this, it didn't look like she was in pain or anything but she simply couldn't swallow.
”Spit it out.” I said with a slightly confused expression but she shook her head, however, it wasn't her playing stubborn but more like she couldn't spit it out either.
What the hell is going on? I understand the fact that she can't swallow the rest but why can't she spit it out?!
I was totally confused by this situation.
Suddenly, Esdeath caught her head with both of her hands as if she had headache which I was already expecting that but her expression didn't say that she was having a headache, more like she was confused by something.
After a few seconds, she stopped holding her head and snapped her head at me. I frowned when I saw that but I waited for her to do what she wants.
She suddenly put her hands on my cheeks and I finally realized what she was trying to do.
Is she trying to give it to me? It looks like her only remaining plan since she is completely helpless right now. That small amount of blood won't cause me anything not so mention that I can even evaporate it if it will cause me any problems.
Her hands are extremely cold...if it wasn't for my affinity with fire, just her touch would hurt me. Anyway, I should help her with this small thing, I might even gain something good or I won't gain anything. Either way, I won't lose anything.
Esdeath saw that I understood her intention and she brought her face closer to me and sealed our lips together. Both of us opened our mouths a little and I could feel extremely cold liquid pouring down in my throat but it wasn't uncomfortably cold.
After a small moment, our lips slowly parted ways but they were still connected by our saliva. I quickly used my flame to get rid of it.
”Haaah *sigh*” Esdeath breathed in and out very deeply, it seems that she was having a problem with breathing while the blood was stuck inside her mouth.
*ding*
[Congratulation, you have unlocked the chance to upgrade your Special Class: Fire Monarch]
[Upgrade can be done only once your Special Class hits level 10]
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