Change of POV: Velzard
A whole day has passed since I dealt with Sunlight Scripture and their shenanigans. They should be named into Sunasslight Scripture in my humble opinion.
After their defeat, they all were chained up and I imprisoned them in a cage of Ice, just in case. Thus they were unable to escape even if they tried honestly. While they did know magic, they did not dare to try after my threats and with countless guards watching over them.
A constant watch was organized to watch over them just in case, and some of the soldiers were sent back to E-Rantel to request reinforcement for both Carriage and additional horses.
So remaining soldiers, Gazef and me spent entire day waiting in Carne Village for additional support to arrive. And to be honest, Tob forest is very beautiful when you have time to finally appreciate it too.
Oh, should I mention I'm also fighting against Gazef right now?
"[Possibility Sense].." Muttered Gazef as he stood against me meters away, in stance pointing tip of his sword at me. "Incredible, Sir Capitano. My Martial Art: [Possibility Sense] tells me that I have zero chances of winning against you, but will you still allow my lowly self to duel against someone of your level?" He humbly requested of me.
We could hear numerous murmurs from soldiers and villagers who are gathered around us, giving us or rather Gazef enough space so he can perform any Martial Art he wants to.
Martial Arts are intricate and delicate skills, if they user does not have enough space to perform them adequately, it might result in unfavorable outcome.
But without a doubt, Gazef is better warrior than me. He has skills, experience and Martial Arts, all gotten through tears and blood. Truly deserved.
And what do I have? Dragon body that can transform into Human and Dragon, coupled with Ice-Magic, and physical strength of Level: 70 Warrior. And even worse, all those powers are only granted, not achieved through pain and suffering like Gazef did.
I clenched my right fist at just the though.
But nevertheless, there is zero chance I would lose to him. I'm less skilled, less experienced, but I have cheat codes, he does not.
At his proclamation, I unsheathed my [Ice-Sword], Fantastic name! I know!
It was firm reply to proclamation, which he took seriously as I pointed my [Ice-Sword] at him.
"[Body Strengthening], [Ability Boost]." Gazef once muttered two Martial Arts in combination, and after each one, another colored aura flashed around his body, signalizing his use of Martial Arts.
He rushed at me, in response to his rush, I rushed too so we meet in the middle of the small 'arena'.
Our swords meet, but I was obviously holding back, otherwise his ordinary sword would have been cut in half by now. After all, normal sword cannot compare with Relic-Class sword.
"Agh! [Fourfold Slash of Light]! " He shouted, but not before distancing himself away from me a meter or two.
Oh, this Martial Art Looks powerful!
Four slashes of light erupted from his sword, each one of them going straight at me, each one of them is slow at least for my perspective and I easily stopped them by slashing at them with greater than usual force.
But that was enough of distraction needed for Gazef to move in front of me, this time grinning with pride at accomplishing his goal, maybe>
Shit! He used my inexperience against me!
"[Sixfold S-] !"
"Agh!"
He began chanting his Martial Art but before he could finish it, I simply kicked him away by kicking him directly on stomach, sending him dozen of meters away. I'm not going to give him a chance if I can interrupt it, even I know that much.
Mind you, this was a light kick!
Gasps and shrieks were heard from the crowd surrounding us.
"Head Warrior!"
"Warrior Captain!"
He coughed out a mouthful of blood before he got up and wiped blood away from his mouth with left hand with relieved look crossing his face.
"I apologize, Sir Gazef. I should have held back more." This might have seemed line an insult, but to humble man like Gazef, it's nothing but harsh truth.
He waved my apology away with his left hand.
"Don't worry Sir Capitano. It was expected, after all you are much stronger than me." He commented and praised me before his eyes narrowed again. " [Sense Weakness], no weakness? Incredible, Sir Capitano." He said before sheathing his sword again " It's my lose, there is no need to pursue this duel anymore, lest I get hurt more than needed."
Hmph was my response before I sheathed my [Ice-Sword] too.
"Amazing! Head Warrior surrendered ?!"
"Lord Capitano, how is it that we did not hear about you before at all?" Asked one of the soldiers from the crowd.
"Yeah, Lord Capitano are you an Adventurer?"
"Or Noble maybe?"
And similar questions were asked.
I just shake my head at their questions.
Now I have to lie proudly by taking on Ainz example!
"Yeah Sir Capitano, someone of your prowess would have been known through nations." Asked Gazef as he approached me.
"I never tried to begin with to accumulate fame or reputation before, it was not my goal. But right now I plan to become adventurer and rose up the ranks and become Adamantite-Rank Adventurer. " I replied " So I suppose my name would be known far and wide."
Gazef only nodded at my words. "Sir Capitano, forgive me but I need to prepare report for His Majesty." Before he left with his soldiers towards abandoned house Village chief gave him and his soldiers to rest in, it's quite packed to be honest.. But In my case, I don't need and I don't appear to need as much sleep as when I was Human. At least, I did not need to sleep at all. The whole Night i ventured out into Great Forest of Tob.
I came to accept this new shitty reality.
This whole day I didn't sleep, it's not that I didn't try to. But simply my body was not tired so it did not require it then I gave up and inspected Forest Tob a little.
It can only be explained due to my Dragon race maybe, I might only need to rest once I'm truly exhausted otherwise there is no need. It's all just theory for now.
But since I couldn't sleep, I did not want to waste my time by simply lying on grass, so I did something productive!
I found Wise King of the Forest that would in original timeline be named Hamsuke or something like that by Ainz.
I kind of defeated her, yeah you heard it right. Hamsuke was female, I thought it was male the whole time in series.
It was very.. Shocking..
Oh here she comes.
Just as I though so, earth shocks a bit as giant hamster is running at me from the forest. A giant hamster with vine-snake like tail. All in all, she looks cute enough to be pat eternally but unfortunately her fur is not as fluffy as you might have expected, so I can't use her as bed. Which sucks but good enough.
"Master! " She spoke as she abruptly stopped in front of me, " I heard you called for me?"
That cute face, I can't resist! Who could?Only inhuman undead could!
I immediately started petting her forehead with right hand while pulling her check with my left. It must have looked comical from other people's sight. A Black Knight petting a giant Hamster.
But tell you could resist this!
I already introduced Hamsuke who now goes by name of Hamsuke, why I did not change her name from original? I simply wanted to keep it, she seems to have liked that name to begin with. And my naming sense is really horrible, I don't want to regret it later on too...
"Hamsuke I will be leaving Carna Village any hour by now. So I have one and only order for you, protect this village from other Monsters and who ever wants to attack it. That is your duty. "
"Don't worry Master! I will protect it with my life, this territory belonged to me to begin with so it's fine!" She answered proudly by puffing up her cheeks. So adorable.
Cute.
But just as I was about to say something else, I heard soft and feminine voice behind me, calling me.
"Lord Capitano!"
I turned my head over my shoulder to look at young girl who called for me. And there are actually two girls, both sisters.
They were none other than Enri and Nemu Emmot.
I motioned with my hand for them to speak which Enri did. Despite her appearance, Enri is a girl 14 year old right now who will one day grow up to be beautiful girl if her appearance is anything to go by.
You don't need brain to understand what those fake Knights would have done to her If I did not step in, they were not only planning to kill her. But that comes later.
"I-I Lord Capitano thank you for saving us and our village. And I understand we don't have anything worthy to give you in return but.." She shyly said before tapping at her little sisters shoulder.
Which urged Nemu to take two steps forward before she shoved a basket. If Hamsuke's sniffing is anything to go by, it's probably full of food.
" So I and Nemu together prepared Apple Pie, and some cakes with fruits too.." She said with redness on her cheeks as she clasped her hands and moves them constantly..
"Please take it!" Said Nemu excitedly as she jumped up and down.
Well behaved children, hah.
I couldn't help squatting down, to be on eye level with Nemu. I rubbed her head a bit.
"Thank you, this is more than enough.." I thanked them before taking their basket. " I was starving a bit, so this would help quite a lot."
Hamsuke couldn't help butting in.
"And they smell delicious! Too!"
Nemu gasped at Hamsuke's cuteness before jumping up and down.
"May I pat her?! May I?!"
I chuckled behind my helmet but it was obviously heard over.
I motioned her to do so.
"You may, but her fur isn't as soft as it looks like, and you don't have to worry about her biting you or hurting. If she does, I'll discipline her." I silently threatened Hamsuke.
At my statement, poor Hamsuke sweated even more before moving her head closer to Nemu, so she can pat her better.
But Enri had to ask something.
"Lord Capitano, why do you wear your helmet entire time?"
I though on how to reply to her question.
This all started because I did not want to wear dresses from my inventory and then turned into me pretending to be a man, well technically I'm man at heart, I was and I'm still but my body is not anymore..
But thankfully I still did not have need for toilet considering I did not eat nor drink anything yet. I didn't even take off this armor on me this whole day.
And since i'm woman now, would my Dragon biology require periods considering i'm wearing Human form right now? There is still too much to think about! Too fast!
Ahh, I will to take a bath soon... Proper hygiene after all.
And shoving my face to public would be equal to trouble or death sentence if I was weaker than Adamantite-Rank Adventurer. Just how many corrupted nobles would demand me to become their mistress or concubine?
My or rather Velzard's beauty far surpasses Renner's beauty, and that's only in face. But my whole body..
Yeah, it's better to keep it a secret while being in Re-Estize Kingdom, and I might make grand face reveal too! One day maybe.
Imagine strongest Adamantite-Rank Adventurer everyone feared, is a beautiful woman underneath all that armor?
Yes, reputation comes first!
" I don't like to show my face.. I-I don't like it." I replied to her. " There are things some people are not comfortable showing."
Several Hours later.
We departed from Carne Village.
When I say we, I mean for myself, Gazef, his men and prisoners.
Thanks to Gazef's influence I made a deal with him. I'll sell him Baharuth Empire's armors in exchange of Total 20 Gold Coins, which is higher deal and better deal than Stores in E-Rantel would give me money, according to Gazef.
And added with 20 Gold Coins, I also got free ride to E-Rantel with Gazef and his soldiers which was good enough for me.
I could have been lost on the road of life if I traveled alone.
To be precise, he ordered two carriages to be brought. One small carriage for me, and one large for prisoners. Probably some sign of respect, I declined carriage and would have been with just horse but he insisted, and since he insisted it would have been impolite to refuse too many times.
I'm technically acting as restrainer if it comes to worst and if they actually dare to try to escape. But I highly think they will not, even if they try to, they cannot summon same amount of [Archangel Flames] to suppress Gazef, they don't have [Dominion Authority] anymore. [Principality of Observation] I'm unsure if it's also from a sealing crystal or it was summoned as regular Angel just by higher ranked priests only, maybe on Nigun's level only and above.
But that's not important now.
Let's check System first. I opened Stats for first
[Name: Velzard]
[Race: True Dragon {Expand}]
[MP: 100]
[Titles: None]
[Level: 70+2]
[Job Classes: Fighter LVL: 1 {Expand}, True Dragon LVL: 1 {Expand}]
[Un-Added Levels: 9]
Good, System itself added new warnings in stats window.
I immediately added 4 Levels to Fighter-Class, making it Level 5.
As far as I know, in YGGDRASIL they had three types of Job-Classes. Base, High and Rare. Base = Max 15 Levels, High= Max 10 Levels and Rare= Max 5 levels.
Fighter should belong to Base.
But, where did True Dragon racial class come from?
Last time I checked, I only had Fighter-Class, could it be due to me starting to actually eliminate people and take action cause it or is there any other meaning i'm unaware of?
Without further time, I clicked {Expand| on True Dragon.
[True Dragon: Is a Racial-Class that can be leveled up to maximum of 5 Levels. At maximum level this class allows Player to transform into full fledged Dragon with height of 100 meters and appropriate physical abilities to such body. And if Players want to, they can decrease height of the dragon from standard and full height of 100 meters. But player cannot increase size further than 100 meters. ]
This is op! I didn't try to transform yet into Dragon because I was in forest and near Carne but this also means I could not have transformed even if I wanted to. But never mind, I immediately leveled it up to maximum.
No point in waiting.
Suspiciously enough, after each level. My senses of surrounding increases, for example my sense of hearing, I could hear people talking dozens of meters away despite horses galloping, and my sense of smell increased too.
And after I maxed it out, I immediately achieved knowledge on how to transform into Dragon Form, how it would look like, how do I suppress my senses and etc.
It's as If I was Dragon my whole life and finally understood my body's full capabilities.
All in all, this is helpful, I won't need to experiment around my classes in learning how to use abilities and skills they gave me.
It's op at least.
[Name: Velzard]
[Race: True Dragon {Expand}]
[Titles: None]
[Level: 70+6]
[Job Classes: Fighter LVL: 1 {Expand}, True Dragon LVL: 5 {Expand}]
[Un-Added Levels: 5]
And I decided to add other remaining 5 levels into Fighter-Class, in other words I have 70+ 11 Levels.
And after leveling up my FIghter-Class to 6th level, I immediately acquired knowledge of using Sword and Spear. I suppose after each Five levels I will achieve knowledge of using one weapon at a time.
For first five levels my head got bombarded with knowledge of how to use proper basic stances with sword, how I could improve with it and similar. And at 6th level I just learnt how to wield Spear, but it was very basic of the real art.
Hmm, supposedly I can chose Magic Caster class for next, because now I have access to Swords I can switch to magic a bit. But I also need to wield armor beside being Magic caster.
I think there was one class that helps negating effect of Magic Casters being unable to wield armor, I think Narberal Gamma was using it due to her Pleiades armor being Magical Armor.
And there are ways to bypass that weakness by using [Create Greater Item] like Ainz did.
But question is, How do I chose my classes?
After my thought, window appeared in my vision.
[After Player finished maxing out [Fighter] Job-Class, Player would get choice to either choose completely new Job-Class with no connection to [Fighter] Class or to add Job-Class that is better variant of [Fighter] By either choosing for [Fighter] to remain as an Already existing Class or simply add the 'evolved' variant.]
Hmm, I see it does make sense. But I don't think it actually worked like this in YGGDRASIL.
But who knows, it's not worthy enough to stress over things I will not get answer over. But rather, can you show me further list of evolved classes of [Fighter]?
Another window replaced the old one with followed message:
[Negative. Player will be allowed to see list only after he finishes maxing out [Fighter].]
I feel like noble while being inside this carriage, despite me insisting that I do not need carriage but just horse would be fine, Gazef insisted too much so I simply gave up. That man is too polite and honorable, no wonder Ainz felt respect for him.
So what if I choose [Mage] Job-Class, would I still be able to wear [Capitano's Armor]?
Another window appeared:
[Negative, armor would not be possible to wear but Swords and similar equipment gained from [Fighter] will cancel class restriction from [Mage] allowing player to use any weapon that he can from [Fighter] class ]
Is there a class that allows me to use armor even if i'm a mage ?
Again, another window replaced old one :
[ [Armored Mage] would allow Magic Caster to wear Warrior-Class equipment. It's Basic Class but after Player adds it, it would make it impossible for player to learn 10th Tier Magic, player would be stuck at 9th tier magic at highest.]
Hmm I see.
But just at that point, Carriage stopped. I did not pay attention to it till Gazef opened doors and spoke.
"We are at Gates of E-Rantel, It will take us about 20-30 minutes to enter into Fortress City due to traffic, you don't need to step out of the carriage, we will move in fast." He closed the doors after announcing. " But there might be a need for you to show your face if guards insist it."
I nodded and waited.
Waited, before carriage started moving again. Hmm.
I expected they would at least check inside carriages but I guess Gazef's words still mean something.
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