Second Roll: Divine Dogs - 1
2nd Roll:
Divine Dogs 1
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"Bleggggh!!!"
The influx of information about the technique makes me vomit from the sheer amount that's being downloaded directly to my brain.
My head, throat, and chest went numb by the intense vomiting. My vision blurry, and my fucking ears are ringing. I placed my hand on the brick wall, for support.
This went on for about 5 minutes.
"Huff-huff-huff-huff-..." I sat next to the wall, my lungs doing its best to gather air, and not make me die from asphyxiation.
"Piece-huff-of Shit-huff," My head rings, and an unbearable headache disorients me.
This has to be the most painful feeling I've felt in my two weeks here, shit had me crawling on the ground.
A maniac smile creeps on my face.
"Though it's worth it~" I said. Analyzing the information of the technique. How to use it, and tame or exorcise the 10 shikigamis.
"Hahaha~ can't wait to say, " with this treasure…""
An insane and stupid grin distorts my face.
But, before I could indulge in my daydreams. Cursed energy suddenly spiked in this area, and my enhanced hearing picks up on the many heavy footsteps and metallic clang echoing inside the castle.
And with a swift motion, I immediately stood up, and used my feet to dig dirt, to cover the mess I had just puked out.
Cleaning myself of the dirt, and debris. I stood straight and fixed my grip on the tri-pointed spear.
I waited with faltering breaths, as the cursed energy signature got closer, and the footsteps became more intense.
Eventually, the huge gate slammed open, and many men with similar armor, led by a woman, cladded with armor that protects only the arm, thighs, crotch–I don't think that's gonna protect anything, and legs.
"You!" she pointed at me. I fastly turned toward her, and performed a greeting stance. I saluted.
"Yes, Lady Elene!?" Doing my best to sound professional to not arouse suspicion.
The guards around her didn't say anything, but I could tell they're ready to throw hands, and apprehend me if I do something stupid.
"Guardsman, have you seen anything here?" she asked with a stern voice, her aura expressing her authority and strength.
"No, ma'am! There's no one snooping around my post ma'm!" I replied, with precise action.
I already have my foot on the area where I puked, and hopefully Elene doesn't smell it. The knights here are known to be quite superhuman after all.
The guards investigated the area, but found nothing – obviously – the guards looked at the knight and shook their heads.
seeing nothing, Elene said, " Back to formation! And you, come along with me."
Without resistance, nor intent to disobey, I gladly followed her orders, and went along the formation.
" We have to go to the north side of the castle! And watched anything suspicious!" The woman screamed the command, distorting her surprisingly delicate and smooth face.
[DING!]
A sound ringed in my head.
{ a Binding vow has been issued!}
'A Binding Vow!? What!?' I screamed in my mind.
Though, I did not let my confusion break my synchronization with the guards running.
{Help the Knight Elene, and her guards investigate the area!
Reward:
2 stats points!
Punishment:
A beating for disobeying her orders!
=====
Do you accept?
YES/NO
}
'Yes'
I answered without hesitation, I mean, what would I lose here? And not accepting the Vow, or more specifically the quest would only raise suspicion and have eyes on me.
A small smirk forms on my face.
'This is gonna be a cake walk.'
-_-_-_-_-_-_
It was indeed a cake walk.
I watched as the guards were finally able to get rest, though we found nothing, because duh, I'm literally the culprit, I assumed. I'm still not sure if it's the sudden spike of my cursed energy or something else entirely, but I'm betting on the ladder. The AI literally warned me not to let my energy run rampant.
But, outside of that the Vow has been completed! Give me rewards, my dear AI!
{The Binding Vow has been completed!
Accept your rewards?
YES/NO
}
'Yes.'
{YOU HAVE GAINED TWO STATS POINTS!!!}
I grinned, 'Status'
{
I sat down next to a guard.
I looked at the exhausted man, and said, " Not a fun night eh?"
The guardsman removed his helmet and drank his cup of water, " Ya think?
{Name: Albert(Jermiah)
Level: 15+
Stats:
Str: 25
Int : 16
Vit: 40
En: 40
CU: 60%(Available usage)
Skills/traits:
Spearmanship: Expert
Gunmanship: Competent
CQC: Proficient
Ten Shadows Technique: Novice( 0=Shikigamis)
Cursed Energy Manipulation: Intermediate
}
"Nice~" I muttered to myself.
My stats look good, and acceptable and my eyes. Enough, to survive and thrive in this world I presumed.
I looked at the Skills section, and my eyes landed on the Ten Shadows.
I guess I have to tame the divine dogs first, they're quite strong and versatile. Having strong and sensitive senses when it comes to cursed energy, and is able to fight with their jaws. Which is strong enough to rip Curses apart.
But, that's for tomorrow. I have a lot of free time tomorrow, because it's sunday and someone took my post.
And, because of the situation a lot of the guards were replaced by knights, I think that was the princess knight Claudia decision. Something to do, with the simple guards not being enough.
So, a lot of free time to prepare, and get ready to tame the first shikigami.
I returned my focus on the status window. Looking through my stats, I decided to put all 2 points on strength; because I like being physically strong.
{Name: Albert(Jermiah)
Level: 15+
Stats:
Str: 25>27!
Int : 16
Vit: 40
En: 40
CU: 60%(Available usage)
Skills/traits:
Spearmanship: Expert
Gunmanship: Competent
CQC: Proficient
Ten Shadows Technique: Novice( 0=Shikigamis)
Cursed Energy Manipulation: Intermediate
}
I smiled.
Though, I'm still wondering why I have gunmanship. last time I checked there's no guns nor firearms in this medieval world, they have cannon yes, but not handhelds.
So having the time to check I mentally pressed the skills.
{Gunmanship: is capable of wielding a range weapon, be it, guns, bows, throwing knives. Anything that can be thrown you can do it accurately.
[Increased Accuracy, and perception]}
Huh~ that's a pleasant surprise! So, it does not necessarily require guns! As long as it's a range weapon!
I nodded my head. Extremely useful skill; though why is it named Gunmanship, wouldn't ranger fit much better? Well. Who cares! As long as it's useful I'm happy with it.
Done with that, I closed the window, and sat down next to another guardsman.
I sat here, for a moment just processing this day's many events.
I looked at the guard beside me, and strike up a conversation, " Though night eh~"
The man turned his head towards me, his helmet still on, "Ya think? Shit is exhausting~"
The man removed his helmet, and took a big breath.
" This shit was quite sudden." I replied, " Just minding my own business, and the whole castle becomes a mess."
I gaze at him, " Though, I'm quite curious as to what cause all this bullcrap~"
"Beats me~ a bit tired about the cause," the man smiled, " But hey~ at least I was able to be at Elene side~"
The man said, a perverted glint floated on his eyes. His face a tiny hue of red, and his smile became creepy.
"Oh? Interested in her, I presume." God, that was a bit cringe on his part.
"Who isn't? The Knight has a nice ass, nice pair of tits and beautiful body, " the man begins listing the things about the girl. " It's a bit cool, and pretty if she stopped with her bitch of a personality. "
I grinned, "Too controlling for my taste~ I'm personality guy after all~"
" a part of breast means nothing, if the person has the personality of a rotting badger."
The man laughed, and looked at me.
"Strange comparison there friend~ name's Elvis!." the man introduced himself.
"Though, I'm feeling with a few nights if you know what I mean!~" Elvis added.
I chuckled, " Strange taste. Names Albert by the way."
Elvis' face turned to a face of recognition, and his eyes widened a bit, " Well, well, I ain't expecting to be talking to the Spear prodigy himself!'
The spear what now?
"Huh?"
Elvis once again laughed.
"You don't know? You're a bit of a celebrity among the common sector of the guard, " Elvis said in confusion, " Having the skills with the spear comparable to that of a princess knight right hand, it's a wonder you're not recruited yet by some of the higher sector."
" And you don't know? Haha~ now that's funny! I expected you to be quite arrogant, and up your ass like a noble, but you're pretty chill!"
What the fuck, this is the first time i've heared of this status of mine… wait, why do some people avoid me tho? If what Elvis is yapping about is true, then the action and behavior of the other guards seem to contradict that.
"If what you're saying is true, then why do a lot of folks avoid me; they treat me more of an outcast, then a celebrity."
"Well, that's because you're quite brutal when it comes to training…"
Huh!? What!? How?
I'm holding a lot of the time when it comes to sparring, and not once did I heavily injure a fellow guard. Shit. I was pretty forgiving when it came to training.
"And, there's been a rumor that you have ties with a noble,"
Oh.
That's explain a lot.