A Side Scenario...

[You have received 20.000 Coins!]

[You have received +10 in all attributes!]

[You have...ERROR!]

[ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR! ERROR!!!!]

The fuck is happening!?

The panel just went completely crazy!

In front of him, a load of panels suddenly started popping out; all of them had the same word, "ERROR".

"M-Mister... did something happen?" I felt someone tugging on my sleeves, and I looked down just to see Bianca looking at me with a worried gaze.

"No, I was just thinking about something. The name's... Lucius." I replied with a soft smile, tapping her little head twice.

"L-Lucius...? The person who won this scenario...?" She asked curiously, and I could see her eyes shining as she asked me that.

I simply nodded my head at her words.

"Ah..."

Upon seeing me nodding, she suddenly looked down, but I could see her fidgeting nervously.

She is probably scared to say what she has in mind...

"Well... since I'll be taking care of you from now on... you can call me whatever you want." I simply stretched my arms as I looked forward into the horizon.

Quite the beautiful sight... it's a pity that it's going to be ruined.

"T-then... could you pick me up, please...?" She stammered as she averted her gaze once our eyes met.

"Sure... but what are you going to call me? I'm curious." I decided to tease her a bit; I was quite curious.

Would she just say my name, or something else?

"Say it together." I smiled mischievously.

Hearing my words, her face blushed slightly... weird. Is she that embarrassed? You only need to say one word, little lady.

"T-then... D-Dad, could you please pick me up?"

"...."

Fuck.

That was the last thing that I expected her to call me.

And from her extremely nervous reaction, she seems to be very scared that I won't like being called 'Dad'.

Sigh~

The things I do to survive...

Fwoop!

I picked her up in a princess position, and she immediately wrapped her little arms around my neck.

"Mhm..." She snuggled close to my neck; I could feel her breath on my neck, and it was quite ticklish.

Anyway, since these "error" panels won't stop appearing, I'll explore the other 'areas' just like the [Frost Queen] told me.

If the world is going to become some kind of apocalypse, I need to find a place where I can build... something like a fortress.

"Oh, I know!" I blurted out uncousciously as my eyes turned to the giant spear that still remained.

I immediately rushed towards it... however, I felt quite weak. After all, I had all my attributes boosted by 10 times, and now I don't.

[Ding!~ Sudden Scenario has been created!]

[Due to the "error" from the main nebula system, you'll be granted a special stigma; however, to receive it, you need to complete a side scenario.]

[Would you like to accept this side scenario?]

Ah... why not?

I guess that error benefited me; however, I hope that the stigma I'll be receiving is great enough to compare with platinum-level rewards.

[Side Scenario—

Objective: Kill the Lv.20 Mutant Lycantrope in front of you.

Difficulty: Mid

Rewards: A Special Unique Stigma...

Bonus: If you manage to one-hit kill the mutant lycantrope, the efficiency of your stigma will be doubled.

Failure Penalty: Death.]

Oh... oh...

"Little lady, stay behind this... and don't come out!" I warned her as I raised a small ice house around her.

"Ahh... w-why?"

"It's dangerous... so just stay there for a while!" I explained quickly before activating my Secret Sight to the maximum.

Before me, the mutant Lycantrope, a beastly wolf-like creature, fixed its menacing, red gaze upon me.

[The constellation "Frost Queen" is beginning to get excited!!]

[The constellation "Demon Queen" licks her lips in anticipation of your next move.]

Welp...

Focus!

Looking at the Lycantrope, I could see a really dark red mark on its...seemingly, solar pexus?

So, I already knew where to attack if I wanted to try and get the bonus...

"Haaah..." I let a cold breath.

I only have one chance, so I need to be extremely careful...

Swish!

Suddenly, the Lycantrope lunged at me, its claws gleaming under the moonlight.

I ducked under its swipe, feeling the wind from its claws brush against my hair as I rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding a second strike.

Thud!

Its paw hit the ground where I had just been.

"Focus, Lucius, focus!" I muttered to myself, sprinting away to gain some distance.

BAM! BAM!

Its heavy footsteps pounded behind me, each one sending tremors that even reached my legs.

If I had the 10-times boost, I'd easily kill him with one shot, but now I don't. So, if I want to get that bonus...

I need to be very precise!

Glancing over my shoulder, I saw its red eyes burning with a ferocious hunger. So, I took a sharp turn, slinding under a low-hanging branch, hoping to slow it down.

Crack!

The Lycantrope's size worked against it as it struggled to maneuver through the tighter space.

"Almost there... just need the right moment," I breathed out as I let out a cold breath, increasing the intensity of the ice magic.

Circling back, I saw my opportunity as the Lycantrope shook off the branches, momentarily disoriented.

"Now!" With a fierce yell, I launched the ice scythe towards its solar plexus.

GROWWLLLl!!

The weapon spun through the air with a chilling hiss, striking true.

But... the lycantrope didn't die...

"Hah... Just perfect~" My lips curled into a deep smile as I saw something that confirmed my strategy...

Drip!

A faint purple liquid began to drip from the scythe's blade. The Lycantrope's eyes widened as its veins bulged, turning a sickly purple.

GRRRRRRRR!

With a final loud howl, it exploded in a burst of purple mist, leaving nothing but purple ashes.

"Perfection!" I clapped my hands in satisfaction.

[The constellation "Frost Queen" smiles excitedly at your actions.]

[The constellation "Demon Queen" is pleased with your execution.]

[Ding!~ Side Scenario complete!]

[The efficiency of the granted stigma will be doubled!]

[You've received the stigma—"Spirit."]

Uh...

The... fuck... is... that!?

"Details..." I mumbled as I walked back to the place where I left Bianca.

I need to make sure that she's safe.

[Stigma: Spirit (Unique)

Allows the user to see and contact otherworldly entities, such as spirits, and make a contract with them.

However, because of the user's evil alignment, it can only reach evil spirits.]

"Spirits... huh. Like... those little fairies?" I mumbled to myself.

[This stigma contains one of the future functions of the unique ability "Secret Sight". Because of that, another effect will be granted to the unique ability "Secret Sight".]

[Reach 3✪ to activate this effect.]

Of course... I was just about to scream with excitement.

"Little lady...?" I called out to Bianca...

Peek...

Haah... is she seriously peeking out of the house like that.

That's cute.

"......"

"What's that?" I mumbled to myself.

Around Bianca, I could see some white lights floating around her... and as I approached Bianca, I found out that those white lights... were actually little fairies.

Are those the spirits?

Strangely, as I approached Bianca, they didn't run away...

Aren't they supposed to be good alignment spirits? After all, they are floating around Bianca...

Kriiiiii~!

Suddenly, those tiny spirits cried out and flew towards me. They started circling around me as if they saw something that made them very happy.

Krriiiiii!

Krriiiii!

"What... is happening?" I wondered as I looked at them.

Bianca looked at me with confused eyes, so I simply patted her head, and she bowed down her head in embarrassment.

This was quite effective... ahem.

Krriiiii!

[You have contracted the low-tier spirits, "White Fairies".]

[You can now borrow their power whenever you want.]

Huh?

[The White Fairy spirits are neutral spirits that love pretty things, by borrowing their power, your magic will be increased by 20 points.]

Wait a second...

There are five of those spirits around me... Doesn't that mean that if I borrow their power, I can simply get 100 points in magic directly!?

This is fucking incredible!

My lips instantly curled up into a smile as I touched the little spirits with my thumb, and to my surprise, they seemed happier than ever as I did so.

"D-Dad..."

"...Yeah?"

"I... I..."

"Just say it; there is no need to be nervous." I knelt down and caressed her cheek with a soft smile.

"I need to pee..."

"........."

Fuck.