Chapter 19: Valera (2/2)

Well, at the very least, Valera seemed absolutely loyal to Aldrich

"Nice to see that you still have your fighting spirit," said Aldrich He stood up, and Valera did so as well, standing by hiht would She towered a full head over hihtly above average height at 5'11 (~180 c at 6'3 (~190 cm) without her armor

That would enerally huside Aldrich without the need for irl - not entirely out of place in the often diverse and colorful crowds of cities, especially larger,inventory was like it was in the game, then she also had a casual equipment set in the shape of a black dress to blend in even more

"But you have to be careful, Valera," said Aldrich "This…is a neorld It isn't like the one you knew before Everything is different I kno this world works, so whatever we do, you have to listen to me"

"I am always ready to follow your commands, my master," said Valera with a half bow

"That e], not unless you absolutely have to," said Aldrich As a half vae] racial ability that changed her fro berserker

Her personality in gae that burned as hot and steady as her loyalty for the one she deemed her worthy master Aldrich siee], Valera becaed anyone hostile with 0 strategy

In real life, he iined that Valera si that moved aside from Aldrich and his units

"Of course, h that means if I cannot quell my thirst in battle, I must quench it outside"

She looked around to the Strikers and Adarimaced "I do not like the taste of lesser Undead blood, but it must do" Her eyes landed on Elaine, and she raised a black brow She pointed her gauntleted finger at Elaine accusingly "And who is that my master? Someone you fancy, perhaps, now that you are an Undead? May I tell you now as your ht and ht for you?"

"I know," said Aldrich He looked at Elaine, then at Adaht for him I wasn't ready to make anyone happy, and I doubt I am now But I saw the spark of happiness between theroanted to see thehed before shaking his head "She is - or was - a close friend, Valera So was he I hope you can treat them with respect"

"Of course, my master," said Valera with a deep nod "If they are your friends, then they are mine also Andready to make anyone happy, that is simply not true

You have made me happy beyond measure Back then and now No, even more so now"

"And I want to keep that happiness strong," said Aldrich, knowing that as Valera was now a sentient being, he had to take care to keep her in good graces to maintain her loyalty

Valera si in Aldrich's words in bliss

Aldrich manifested the [Tome of the Dark Arts Rank 2] from his inventory

Another flesh-knitted to more spells?" said Valera She looked Aldrich up and down, and since they were linked together, she could see his status "Let's see, you are currently level six and can attune threethat is the Rank 2 Dark Arts Toative Burst], [Sue]?"

"Close, but not quite," said Aldrich Valera reether The spells she listed were the ative Burst] released an area of effect wave that healed undead and da)] allowed for the creation of Undead froative Surge] buffed an ally unit with enhanced physical stats for a brief period of tie], [Suative Burst] Instead, I'll be taking, hlowed as he saw a list of fifteen spells he could choose three from He sahat he wanted "Ah, I'll take [Horror Warp]"

[Horror Warp] was a projectile spell that took the shape of a slow- cloud of darkness Once the darkness contacted an ene thehty and cause psychic dae

Those afflicted by the spell needed to constantly struggle to escape, with greater psychic resistance and vitality helping break the spell easier

In cole target stun when it landed, to be sure, but it was so slow ed or blocked quite easily

"[Horror Warp]?" said Valera, slightly confused "Are you sure, ative Burst] which can heal all your Undead and drive back the foul living fro you"

"Like I said, Valera, this world is different The battlefield isn't all there is to it There's ation And there's nothing like horror and pain to break a man to speak"

"Ah, that is true," said Valera casually "I was no torturer, but I do kno to strike to hurt, not to kill I can help with the torture, too!" she continued enthusiastically

"When the time comes for it, I'll consult your expertise," said Aldrich with a s onto him