Manowa Chapter 291

Published at 12th of June 2020 09:13:56 PM

Chapter 291 - Let's Become an Angel

It was said that the Item『Angel Bracelet』was created by the ancient civilization Ishtaria as one of their approaches to evolve themselves into a higher class race. There was no doubt that the base was the Birdman race, but the appearance after transformation was the new species Angel, which was said to be different from the Birdman race.

The main abilities it gave were『Flight』,『Defensive Power Increase』, and『All Status Abnormality Invalidation』. It also gave an acceleration Skill like the Berserk Ogre's called『Storm Wing』and a physical and magical defense barrier Skill called『Aegis Shield』, so the Angel race could be called a race specialized in flight and defense. Also, unlike the God Wolf Transformation and Dragonoidization, the『Angel Bracelet』could be used by anyone, and it seemed the effect would continue as long as there was Magic Power to consume.

And since the『Angel Bracelet』was equipment that transformed the user, Yumika was initially nominated as the pick. Yumika's Occupation『Metamorphosis Miko』made her able to gain even more strength from it with her『Deepening』Skill.

However, Yumika already had the God Wolf Bangle and Dragon Contract Bangle equipped on both arms, and it seemed she didn't feel like replacing either of them with the『Angel Bracelet』. Also, with no surface to step on in the air, she couldn't skillfully wield her spear. Yumika said counter attacking from the ground with Thunder God Spear would be better by far.

In that case, why not have Emily fire arrows while flying?...... that was proposed, but Emily refused because she would die if she was sniped while flying. That was the same for the other rearguard members.

Also, like Yumika, the other vanguard members Jinrai and Lyle didn't like having their feet leave the ground, so they refused. It seemed they also felt the continuous Magic Power consumption would be difficult. Kazane and Naoki were the last ones left, but,

「My Aneki as a real Angel...」

According to Naoki's steel will, Kazane was the one to equip the Angel Bracelet in the end. In the first place, Naoki intended to reach this result no matter what needed to be sacrificed, so it being decided peacefully could be called a good thing.

As for the essential Kazane, the option of overwriting a Skill appeared when she tried equipping the Angel Bracelet, and she obtained the『Aegis Shield』Skill.

Since there were anti-air attacks like spells, Kazane also felt that flying in the air during combat had more demerits than merits, but when she thought about it again, she realized it might be useful for strengthening Kazane Bazooka type attacks, so she decided to equip it for the time being.

Incidentally, the Skill that Kazane overwrote this time was『Rush』. Since it additionally defended against magic,『Aegis Shield』could be called a superior version of『Material Shield』, but『Material Shield』had higher defense against physical attacks and used less Magic Power. Above all, it could be emitted omnidirectionally, so if anything,『Material Shield』seemed to have higher utility.

Also, Kazane didn't relinquish『Boobies Plus』. This was because she hoped the option of increasing size would appear if it leveled up. Well, having a dream is a good thing. Even if combining the kanji for person and dream makes it a fleeting dream.

Anyway, the『Angel Bracelet』had the advantage that anyone could use it. And though the party members thought that Angelization would be difficult to use in battle, everyone was also very interested in flying in the sky. So they decided to share it as necessary.

「If you fly too high, you'll be eaten by a Wyvern, so be careful.」

And after acquiring the Angel Bracelet, Kazane asked Morphia about any points of note when flying in the sky, and that was his reply.

She was told that a Wyvern would immediately come flying for anyone who tried to fly moderately high around this area and eat them whole. Therefore, it seemed the Birdmen usually flew at low altitude, and flying high was emphasized as a suicidal act. Also, when Kazane told him that there were practically no Wyverns outside the island, Morphia made an「Are you serious?」expression. People tended to think that their own common sense was common sense for the world, but that wasn't the case.

By the way, as an aside, Kazane's common sense was that caviar = sea grapes. Kazane's father once said that sea grapes were also called green caviar, but Kazane misunderstood that sea grapes = caviar. Therefore, Kazane's common sense was still sea grapes = caviar. It's a truly inconsequential story, though.

After that exchange, Kazane sent an email to Ao about the future of the floating island and the search for the Sky Emperor's Tower. As a matter of fact, Kazane had exchanged many emails with Ao about the floating island's fall.

A reply to Kazane's email came back about 30 minutes later, and it said that he would like them to return to East Dragon Village Zegan once to discuss the details.

Then Kazane told her companions that their next destination was East Dragon Village Zegan and confirmed whether that was fine with everyone. Everyone had thought that they wouldn't return for a while, but considering the circumstances, no one had any complaints. Kazane then sent their consenting reply to Ao and reported that to Butler No. 13 before leaving the ruins.

After that, the party spent the night outside the ruins and returned to Angelite City the next morning. Shouting「First of all, hot spring!」they decided to head to the bathhouse.

◎ Angelite City, Public Bathhouse, Women's Bath

「Kuu, as expected of a hot spring, huh.」

Kazane had vigorously entered the hot spring, but she reflexively raised her voice at the slightly hot bath.

『It's quite a nice bath, isn't it, Mother.』

Crying Kuee, Tatsuo was soaking next to her. Tatsuo, who was only a month old, was naturally allowed to enter the women's bath. Well, in the first place, he was a dragon, so it didn't really matter.

Tatsuo spun in place as he floated face up. Then he cried Kuee. It seemed he felt good. Yuuko-nee was also crying Nyaa as she soaked in the water.

「But it's strange, isn't it? This is a floating island, so there wouldn't be geothermal energy from a volcano, right?」

Yumika said. However, Kazane didn't reply to Yumika's words. Her gaze was nailed to certain things that had grown in size due to Yumika's growth period. Then she said「Dammit」and started hitting them with jabs. Along the way, a coquettish voice leaked from Yumika's mouth due to a sensitive part being touched, but that was of no concern to Kazane, who didn't have the Yuri attribute. Hate. Hate. She hated that useless meat. She was full of that feeling.

「Tch, they're shaking.」

「No, don't hit them. It hurts.」

Kazane became further vexed by looking at that annoying shaking. She was simply venting the anger in her heart from wondering why such a difference was born even though they were in the same growth period. Kazane realized that making them shake like that was only fruitless, so she pulled herself together and answered Yumika's question. As if nothing had happened.

「This island itself is like a biosphere, and it seems water circulates in its own way. Perhaps the hot water is due to the heat generated by the power used to make the island float?」

「Well, it seems it isn't harmful to the body. The Birdmen guaranteed it.」

According to what Louise had heard, it seemed this hot spring was a famous specialty of Angelite City when the Birdmen lived here.

After Louise spoke, Kazane said「Perhaps it's a man-made hot spring?」Since the island itself was artificial, she thought that this hot spring may have been installed as a recreational facility from the beginning. She might be able to know if she asked Butler No. 13, but it wasn't important enough to go to the ruins to ask about.

「Come to think of it, how were your results, Emily? Did the training go well?」

Kazane switched topics with that question to Emily, who replied「I was able to learn more things than I expected, I guess?」with a smile. Apparently, it went well.

「It was one-on-one instruction from Morphisan, right? Was he good at teaching?」

Emily nodded in affirmation after Yumika's question.

「He's the village mayor, after all. He has seven children, and it seems he also teaches the young people in the village.」

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Tiara's eyes opened wide at those words. Morphia seemed to be in his early 30s, so Tiara thought a child must have been born every year, and Emily said「That person has four wives.」

「Really? Ah, come to think of it, there were several women there when we entered Morphisan's house.」

Yumika seemed to be recalling the time when they first came to the Birdmen village and said that.

「Huh, those were all wives. I thought they might be maids.」

「He's a surprisingly capable person.」

Kazane was nodding. She was acting like she understood.

「Well, Morphisan is a good man.」

Louise apparently judged him favorably.

「Around the world, there are also relationships where a man has multiple wives like that. That was my first time seeing it, but it seems to work well.」

In fact, polygamy wasn't prohibited in Hyvern Dukedom. However, because of a certain elf woman's previous rampage, esteem for fidelity was officially proclaimed a virtue, so now there were almost no polygamous households. As a result, it seemed Emily received culture shock from seeing such a family for the first time.

Emily looked at Yumika and Tiara.

「It made me think a little... I thought, that's also one form of happiness.」

At those words and gaze, Tiara only looked back blankly, but Yumika groaned(geh!?) in her mind. Yumika flatly refused to be part of Naoki's harem route, but if she said that, she had a hunch it would only complicate things, so she submerged up to her head in the hot spring and decided to ignore it.

To the side, Louise nodded with satisfaction, thinking (as expected of my descendant). Make it enjoyable and happy for everyone. That was Louise's motto.

Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Summoning Fighter

Title: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Two Handed Sword『Black Fang』, Draghorn Tonfa x2, Dragonscale Breastplate, Drake Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Sylphyn Skirt, Plasma Pants, Dragon Eating Ogre King's Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, Magic Accumulator, White Magic Accumulator, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring

Level : 36

Health: 145

Magic Power: 304+420

Strength: 67+20

Agility: 71+14

Endurance: 38

Wisdom : 72

Dexterity : 47

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』

Skill : 『Kick Devil』『Warrior's Memory: Lv2』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog's Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv3』『Aegis Shield』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link: Lv2』『Optical Camouflage』『High Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『Sturdier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Devil King's Intimidation』『Stone Minotaur: Lv2』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『Space Expansion』『Pseudo-Silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur』『Dragon Pheromone「Dragon」』『Boost』『Monkey's Strong Arm』『Two-sword Style』『Boobies Plus』『Living Armor』『Alarm』『Six-sword Style』

Kazane:「The Angel Bracelet is being treated a bit like an unwanted child.」

Yumika:「I think that Tiara's Flame Power works well, but honestly, the way of fighting itself changes when flying, so I don't feel it really has any merits.」

Chapter end