Chapter 46

Chapter 46: The True Identities of Shiro and Kuro!

Shikibu explained about Kuro and Shiro.

"First of all, the bird named Kuro is a Purgatory Crow. It's a powerful and intelligent demon beast that the Demon Lord prefers to have as a subordinate. Because their numbers are originally scarce, there are rumors that even the current Demon Lord, who maintains a master-servant relationship, doesn't have one."

"Yeah, that's right. I remember her saying there are only three of them."

"And the cat-like demon beast called Shiro is an Eternal Cat. Depending on the region, it's sometimes referred to as the messenger of the gods and a symbol of eternal healing. Their magical power is incomparably high, making our magic skills look like child's play."

"Hmm? Surprisingly impressive, isn't it?"

"Indeed, they are not demon beasts that humans can form a master-servant relationship with. In fact, some say they are closer to sacred beasts. Moreover, this is my first time seeing them in person..."

"Wow, really! So, are they like an endangered species? Is that why Elin chose them as her apostles?"

"Kuro, Shiro, you both are amazing!"

When praised, both of them seemed delighted.

"Come to think of it, I haven't heard any stories about the two of you from the past, so I apologize for not knowing anything about you!"

Since I assumed they wouldn't want to talk about their past, I didn't bring up the topic on purpose. However, I might have should've confirmed it as their companion if not as a master.

Next time, I'll try asking them about their past.

"Kuro, Shiro, would you mind showing these people my status?"

Kuro and Shiro looked at Shikibu and Murasaki and confirmed.

"We leave it mainly to you."

"Yes."

Both Shikibu and Murasaki seemed to have no problem with it.

"Well then, we'll go first."

After Shikibu and Murasaki allowed me to view their status, I checked the contents. When I peeked earlier, I didn't confirm their skills.

Their unique skills were Shikibu's [Godspeed] and Murasaki's [Intimidation]. There was no need to ask; I knew what they did.

"Thank you. Now it's our turn."

I showed them my status.

Both of them were surprised.

Both main and sub-occupations were "Unemployed," but the values for each ability were at unimaginable levels.

Especially since I had learned monster skills, something that should be impossible for a regular person.

"We should keep this a secret."

"Yeah, while our levels might be lower, each ability is higher than ours."

"Yes, the correction values from skills must be significant."

"In a one-on-one, no, even with both of us, it's doubtful if we can win..."

Well, that's an overestimation...

"...Also, these unique skills. For an ordinary human race, they should have one, maybe two at most. Even for the more diverse [Fox-people] race, it should be around four. But this number is abnormal."

"The number of these skills is abnormal too! It seems like he's mastered every skill from all professions!"

"And there are even some unique skills that you have as well."

...They are definitely suspicious of me.

It's only natural; this situation was bound to come eventually.

Experiencing this at this stage might actually be a good thing.