384 # 365 Scorpion Apostle and Chocolate.txt (1/2)

It's night, and I haven't recovered my magic yet, but everyone is there, so I think I'll be okay.

I head to the Sandwall Desert and challenge Serketo. Before that, I'm going to get some information on Serketo from Fareeda.

Fareeda will give me some information about Serket, ”Serket is a poisoner. They use poison, and if you take countermeasures against the poison, you should be able to take them out without any problems.

Hmm? Sounds simple. Well, it's not as easy as it looks.

”I just have a crony, the Scorpion King. He's very strong.

What's he like?

'It's an enemy of the man on top and the scorpion on the bottom. It is armed with two spears coated with a deadly poison. It will attack you with two scorpions' hands.

Oops. But can we get closer?

”I've got a scorpion tail, and they're going to use air bombs and sandstorms. Is that about right?

Thank you. That was helpful.

So we leave from the village of Hout. The members are Livina, Sephone, Farida, Konoha and Strah.

Unlike last night, we head straight to our destination and find Serketo.

We alight and turn to Stra and summon the black iron. It's a scarlet ring in my hand.

Recognizing us, Serketo raises his hand and a giant scorpion man emerges from the sand. I identify it.

Celketo's Apostle?

?　?　?

The Scorpion King?

?　?　?

The Apostle of Celket pointed his hand towards us and suddenly countless needles flew out of nowhere.

''Black iron!''

Black Iron defends it and the Scorpion King challenges Black Iron.

'Yield!　An army of concubines!

Sephone summons a shadow, but the Scorpion King turns his spear and breaks through in a moment and swings the Scorpion Arrowhead at him. Still, he deals damage with the spell-annihilation seal and bites the Scorpion King as he revives with a revival. Annoyingly, the Scorpion King swings his spear in a big way. Here!

Teleportation!

I teleport behind the Scorpion King and swing the Scarlet Ring down at his tail.

'Heavy slash!'

But I can't cut it off. But the cracks are there. The Apostle of Selketh sees this and comes to him, but Fareeda strikes him.

”It's me you're dating. Let's have some girl-on-girl fun.　Magic jamming!

Farida's magical interference occurs to Selketo's Apostle and the Scorpion King. Knowing this, Serketo takes out a strange sword.

''You have Kepesh... but can you beat me with that thing?''

I am attacked by the Scorpion King's Scorpion Arrowhead as Farida and the Apostle of Serket are engaged in battle, while I am attacked by the Scorpion King's Scorpion Arrowhead.

'Release!'

Evade the delayed teleportation and move in front of the Scorpion King. Let's go!

”Acceleration!

Ho!

I'm slicing through it at high speed, but this guy is too tickled with muscle. It doesn't feel like I'm cutting. But the burning heat of the scarlet ring is activated.

Furthermore, Konoha is also shooting all sorts of magic wildly to match mine.

But the Scorpion King doesn't care about Konoha's attack and attacks me while burning. However, the black iron stops the swinging spear attack.

''Whore Warding!''

The Scorpion King is trapped in the lewd dream ward. Still, the Scorpion King desperately tries to attack Livina, but Livina is behind the black iron and her attack can't reach her.

In the meantime, I get into a stopping position.

As I hold my Scarlet Ring, a mysterious light envelops me and a buff is triggered. As I wonder, Konoha comes to me. Is this a blessing from the goddess? Then Konoha produces a magic circle. This is...

”You know beast magic?　Konoha?

Ho!

It looks like I can make it. Then I'm going to do it. So this is what me and Konoha can do with our magic.

Let's go!　Konoha!

Ho!

Me and Konoha's magicians meet over the Scorpion King's head. I'm the Explosion and Konoha freezes.

”Beast Demon Magic!　Freeze projection!

Ho!

A chunk of ice from the magic circle falls on the Scorpion King. What happens?

When a block of ice hits the Scorpion King, it explodes. It's bigger than the normal Explosions... the effect of a goddess' blessing? As I thought about it, it wasn't a blast that was generated by the explosion, but cold air. The Scorpion King iced over in an instant. That's strong.

''It's the combination of Tact and Konoha, isn't it!　It's up to you!　You will be shattered by the blow of my Demon King!　Dark Waves!

Sephone's Dark Wave hit him directly, but he couldn't defeat the Scorpion King just in time. Then the black iron knocks him down. Ahhhhh...he did it. He's the one with the most embarrassing pattern. Sephone has also froze up.

Now, what happened to Farida? I looked and saw that he had just blasted the Apostle of Serket.

'You haven't fixed your habit of leaving gaps when the Scorpion King is defeated.

Farida defeats Serketo and Info comes in.

'Livina's level has reached 20. Execute growth.'

Hmm? It's not evolution. Well, okay. Livina grows. She grows a little taller, her hair grows a little longer. And her horns get longer.

”Livina is growing. She's acquired magical manipulation.

I've got a barrage.

Seduction, mesmerization, and lewdness are no longer limited by warding.

What? No more charm restrictions? So did that mean it worked for women as well? You mean, like...

'What are they thinking?　Tact. I'm telling you, it's just a stronger fascination, right?　If I had to choose between the Tact or a woman, I'd choose the Tact.

Why you bothered to use me as an example is a mystery to me, but the removal of the restriction is huge. It was Livina's biggest weakness, for what it's worth. Now, let's check the status.

Name Libina Succubus Lv 19 -> Lv 20

Life force 80 to 100.

Magic power 162 to 184.

Strength 66 to 88.

Defensive value 52 to 72.

Agility 112 to 132

Dexterity value 116 to 138

skill

Whip Lv 1 Dark Claws Lv 11 Flight Lv 18 -> Lv 19 Covert Lv 8 Night Eyes Lv 19 -> Lv 20 Temptation Lv 15 -> Lv 16

Hypnosis Lv 2, charm absorption Lv 17 -> Lv 18, magic manipulation Lv 1, interlocking attacks Lv 1, dark magic Lv 12

Space-time magic Lv 1, magic Lv 9, magic bullets Lv 19, lewd dream ward Lv 6 -> Lv 7

Then Farida comes to me.

”Congratulations on your evolution. And thank you for your hard work. Great job.

I couldn't cut the tail off, though.

It's okay. Tact. There's a kid there who couldn't beat you for dressing up. Pup.

Nugua~!　Livina!　You touched something that shouldn't have been touched!

Sephone and Livina fight.

'What's going on?'

As a matter of fact.

What are you trying to tell me!　Takt!

Don't give up. Sephora. I'll spread the word, even if you don't.

Sephone and Livina are fighting again. Now, let's dismantle them.

Almir: Important items.

An arm band to be worn above the elbow. Given by the gods, it gives the gods blessings.

Lethal Poison Straight Spear: Rare Degree 7 Spear Quality B-

Weight: 45 Endurance Value: 80 Attack Power: 50

Effect: Lethal poison

A straight spear that is coated with a lethal poison. It is lightly made so that the spear blade is easy to hit.

This ring... this ring is called an almirah. I didn't know that. And you get a straight spear with a deadly poison. We don't have any enhanced spears, so I'm happy to hear that. I think I'll take it, since I don't want my boys to be using poisonous weapons.

Now there are only two left. Later, when we entered the new town, we found the kid who was still being held captive, and we were able to thank him for his help. Here's what he gave me.

Dates Palm Seedling: Rare Level 7 Material Quality B

When planted and grown, it becomes a date palm tree. The fruit is edible.

Cacao saplings: rare grade 8 Material Quality B

When planted and grown, it becomes a cocoa tree. The fruit is used to make chocolate and cocoa.

Cacao! The chocolate guy. It was a quest, but I could have gotten it on a regular basis as well. That's great!

This is what we found for sale when we explored the town.

Cacao beans: rarity level 8 Material Quality B

The seeds in the fruit from the cocoa tree. A source of various ingredients.