“I become Yeon-hee… Hmm… Should I take a closer look…?”
Well, the fact that it’s supposedly better than a typical transformation ability was a bit perplexing. I had never heard that the same skill could have differences.
If there was even a slight difference, it would be common sense for the skill name to also change, but hmm…
Since that great Tanya delivered a power using part of her fragments, I guess it could be possible. It’s better not to think too deeply about this; it gives me a headache.
“But there’s one thing I’m disappointed about.”
The limitation on voice manifestation. It’s actually as important as changing appearance, but what kind of limitations are we talking about? Does it mean there’s a restriction on word choice? Or maybe I can’t speak more than a few syllables?
“I can just try it out right now!”
[Transformation]
Please choose the target for the transformation.
1. Guide Yoon Han-gyeol
2. Summoner Lee Yeon-hee
Hmm, the moment of choice. This obviously is about my original body…
…
“Transforming into… Yeon-hee…”
Since I don’t know when I’ll enter this space again, I plan to first transform into Yeon-hee to check if there are any dangers. Of course, there’s no ulterior motive.
– Use is restricted in areas not under the gaze of the golden mimic Tanya.
“… Damn it, they should add that to the skill description beforehand! I got all excited for no reason!! Ugh!”
I tried to use it, but transformation was impossible in this dark space. Well, they say there are many eyes here, and it seems Tanya’s eyes aren’t among them.
I was disappointed that I couldn’t satisfy my immediate curiosity, but thinking about it, using transformation here would be a waste.
Especially if I consider that its activation would let me locate one of the sinister groups. It seems like this is a special ability created thanks to Tanya.
Even though I can’t just rush there because of the restraints, since it’s an ability that activates when used, it makes more sense to use it in a place where I can achieve my goal.
“This is definitely the ability I wanted.”
The desire to catch those blue-eyed brats was unchanging.
And the transformation duration of 30 minutes was astonishing on my end.
From the memory regarding transformation abilities, it was known that the amount of magic power consumed upon activation increases proportionally to the duration. That meant it was an ability that couldn’t last long.
I was also informed about various other restrictions associated with it, but the transformation ability I received doesn’t seem to consume any values upon activation, aside from having limits on time and occurrences.
“The drop in stats isn’t as significant as I feared. 50 might feel big right now, but… thankfully, my senses haven’t dropped either.”
Lastly, it seems some information collection is needed for transformation. All the beings and summoned creatures that had been in a party with me so far were listed.
“Is there really a need to transform into Wang-wang? Seriously… Anyway, it means I can transform into my summoned creatures too.”
But I was curious as to why Noh Ha-yoon was at the top of the list, so I checked her information.
1. Ice Mage Noh Ha-yoon
– There exists a strong connection point with the target.
– Your opponent’s favorability towards you is ‘high’.
– Information collection 13% in progress…
“…… What nonsense is this?”
I just stomped on Noh Ha-yoon not too long ago, and suddenly her favorability is high? It can’t be possible unless ‘high’ is where the levels of favorability start…
When I checked the other people, I was surprised to find that the list was organized in descending order of information collection rate. So it seemed likely that the next transformation target would be Noh Ha-yoon.
“This is dangerous. It’s a suicidal act. If her mom finds out, it’s straight to an ice prison.”
I looked back at the status window.
The top-tier magic circuit engraved by Tanya caught my eye.
Thanks to that, the burden of having to invest in magic and recovery points has significantly decreased.
What I need now is the speed to hit “Flame Cut” and an increase in sense points to utilize the [Transformation] ability.
“Is my health okay?”
I wasn’t sure if my health would help alleviate the bodily strain from using [Flame Explosion]. So I’ll think about that after I get [Flame Explosion].
But I had indeed neglected health investment compared to other abilities. The absolute ahts were somewhat lower, too.
Still, I decided to exclude health for now. Could anyone really hit me in a D-rank dungeon? Of course, I would take indirect damage, but I could mitigate that with Bone Armor.
“I did endure the Werewolf’s attacks a few times. They didn’t connect precisely, but my defense is adequate.”
Then, I needed to invest in speed after all.
“Agility is better than strength, right?”
Agility is greatly influential in increasing physical speed, while it also raises reaction speeds. It seemed that agility would indeed be effective in hitting “Flame Cut.”
“I’ll allocate the other one to wisdom.”
While one might think that the destructive power of “Skeleton Bomb” is enough, the look of the Werewolf striking bombs with its body was quite shocking to me.
The skeleton bomb, which I thought had significantly improved in power, fell short when facing monsters stronger than its current grade—this was a painful realization.
In the end, I raised my agility, sense, and wisdom stats to level up.
Agility: 169 (+8) Wisdom: 167 (+8) Sense: 70 (+8)
Jolt- Jolt-
As I allocated my stats, the overwhelming pleasure surged through me, a feeling that could only be experienced during a level-up, with countless tiny lightning strikes hitting all over my body.
“Hah――”
This sensation I felt while my senses had dulled was just as good as when I was human.
“Hah… This feels amazing…”
As the pleasure spread throughout my body, I started making skeleton bombs, which had run out.
Pop — Crackle—
Hearing the sound of bomb manufacturing, I revisited my battle with the Werewolf.
With high agility, Rune of Swiftness, and the collaboration of Bone Armor, I narrowly dodged attacks while slowly stacking bomb damage, culminating in a BOOM! with “Flame Explosion!”
“Now that I think about it, there was some message when I used [Flame Explosion]…”
I clearly read the message, but I couldn’t remember what it said.
The experiences I went through after becoming a skeleton were often clearer than when I was human… Hmm, I still can’t recall, no matter how hard I try.
If it’s not coming to my mind, perhaps a short break would trigger the thoughts. I pushed the unclear message out of my head for the time being.
Pop-
The chat I had with Tanya felt like a distant memory now, like losing my only friend. That might be a bit of an exaggeration, considering we only spoke for a short time…
Maybe that’s why the desire to see Yeon-hee burned stronger than ever.
Although I couldn’t chat like with Tanya, defeating enemies through the bond in our gazes has its own unique joy. That enthralling violet-eyed gaze focusing solely on me… just thinking about it sends me into ecstasy.
“I wonder what happened to Yeon-hee after the time stop…”
Did she move to another location like the ones who lost to us? I’m curious—it’s almost unbearable.
Clearly, since time was frozen, the flow of time I experienced wouldn’t have occurred. So it’s likely not even 10 AM yet, and if that’s the case, I can consider re-entering the dungeon.
It’s impossible to waste a day without a summoned creature.
“Hmm… I shouldn’t have any major problems… I might be a bit low on magic, though.”
I should’ve at least handed Yeon-hee a day’s worth of Irmana’s lake water—why didn’t I think of that?
Crack!
Rolling a bomb in my hands, I berated myself, but no amount of self-blame makes what has already happened change. I should do my best with what I can do now. First, let’s fill the bombs.
Pop—
“Ah, my ‘Flame Cut’ also leveled up.”
Flame Cut Lv.2
– Cuts the enemy with the power of Flame Energy.
– Additional damage of 430% (+30%) of the attack power.
– Magic cost: 7
– An enemy hit by “Flame Cut” gains 1 stack of ‘flame’.
– Once flame stacks exceed 5, it can trigger “Flame Explosion.”
– Conditions for acquiring [Flame Explosion]: Achieve [Skeleton Bomb Lv.7], Achieve [Fireball Lv.3]
– The more flame stacks accumulated, the higher the explosion damage.
– “Flame Explosion” ignores all beneficial effects and armor except for [Invincible].
The increase of 30% additional damage level with “Flame Cut” reaching Level 2 is satisfying. However, there were no exciting developments with other abilities or any reduction in magic consumption.
“But considering this kind of increase with just one level up, I can’t complain.”
[Fireball]
Whoosh—
“This is the problem.”
Now the remaining time would be spent on bomb manufacture and practicing Fireball. I should resolve this and then resume my sword training routine.
I directed the fireball that floated in my hand towards the target location and fired it. It still veered away quite a bit, but identifying the issues while going through this practice helps fuel my desire to train—
Boom――!
“…… Huh?”
The fireball landed closer to the target than expected. I varied the target location and fired another Fireball.
Boom――!
While it drifted further than the last one, the development was surprisingly impressive compared to when it used to shoot straight up or go off aim entirely.
“When I fought that Werewolf, I hit only once too… What the heck?”
Boom! Boom! Boom――!
After firing dozens more Fireballs, I came to a conclusion.
“Is my aim being adjusted? Why?”
I couldn’t find a clear reason for it.
“Clap, Clap, Clap!!”
“Regardless, I did it! Hahaha! It worked just like that, right?!”
My accuracy isn’t stellar yet, but I’ve improved to a solid 5 or 6 points out of 10 when thinking of archery. While it’s still a skill that requires improvement, getting on target is already an achievement.
“Hehe-”
I couldn’t just sit around after resolving my long-standing task. I finished up the bombs I was working on and hopped back up to my feet.
“Now that one thing’s resolved, I can try some sword training, right?”
I took out a long stick and awkwardly tried to mimic Ah-rin’s swordsmanship stance, focusing on how to hold the weapon.
Whoosh- Swish—
“When you swing while feeling good, the joy multiplies!”
I ended up spending two hours on sword training, wrapping up with rushing bomb manufacturing, eagerly waiting for the summoning time.
Then, the awaited sound pierced through the vast, quiet space.
Creeeak—
A gigantic door opened, scattering beams of light particles into the darkness.
I stood up and stepped aside for them before leaping in without hesitation before the door fully opened.
Clang――!
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