NOVEL ONLINE FREE Ch62 - Rare Class Change!★
Chapter 62: Rare Class Change!★
The day after their fierce battle with the sorcerer Ivan and the dragon, a thoroughly exhausted Lena and her party spent the entire day relaxing at the inn. Although concerned about her familiars’ class changes, she postponed it until the next day, worried about them transforming into giant monsters inside the inn.
They indulged in Izumi showers in the morning and changed into comfortable bathrobes, the inn’s specialty—remarkably comfortable, as expected. It should be noted they were wearing undergarments beneath the bathrobes. While their attire lacked a certain sense of modesty, the oblivious group didn’t seem to mind. Luca had seamlessly integrated into Lena’s party.
After preparing and enjoying a delicious meal with their ingredients in the inn’s kitchen, they relaxed on the bed. Lena, Lily, and Luca leaned against Hamal, who had transformed into a long pillow-sized sheep. Coo and Izumi had reverted to their slime forms. The Goo Goo bird egg omelets they had for breakfast were fluffy, light, and utterly delicious… so much so that they were almost uncomfortably full. Both body and soul felt completely satisfied. Lena nuzzled her cheek against Hamal’s soft, golden fleece and sighed contentedly. This was a truly luxurious vacation.
The omelet breakfast, chosen for the freshness of the eggs, unexpectedly delighted Luca, who had become a fan of egg dishes. The omelet he’d eaten while at his limit seemed to have left a lasting impression.
Lena lavished affection on her familiars, who were eager for praise after their efforts the previous day. Since she wasn’t fully recovered, she postponed their whipping requests to “another time.” Both Lena and her familiars looked blissfully content.
Lena poked Coo’s squishy body, scratching its jewel core with her fingernail. Coo shivered, then stretched like freshly pounded mochi, seemingly enjoying the sensation. Lily, in her human form, loved being hugged and having her hair stroked. Hamal’s pleasure points were at the base of his ears.
Luca watched the affectionate interactions with a distant look. He’d used his magic eye to appraise the familiars earlier and learned of their impending, extraordinary evolutions. Their growth potential had skyrocketed after defeating the dragon, receiving the spirit’s blessing, and Lena’s burgeoning queenly nature. Lena would be quite surprised, he thought, amused. He chuckled softly.
『『Oh, Luca’s laughing again, Lucaaa~』』
“Hee hee hee! …Ten zabuton, please!”
‘Hmm? Luca, were you thinking of something funny?’
Lately, they’d been watching comedy shows on Smartphone-san. The familiars, noticing his laughter, immediately started teasing him.
Hamal’s comment assumed Luca was peering into someone’s mind. Since they couldn’t tell if he was and didn’t particularly mind, they’d given him loose permission for mind-reading within the party. Luca, surprised but amused by their Lena-like response, thanked them sincerely for their trust. Of course, he intended to use his mind-reading ability only when necessary.
…He recalled his past in his homeland, as a prince with a magic eye. Many people had been uncomfortable with his eyes, avoiding his gaze. He was constantly subjected to greedy, cold stares, only to have people turn away when he met their eyes. Even his own parents disliked having their thoughts read and kept their distance except when necessary. People only approached him out of self-interest or because they were captivated by his appearance.
He reflected on his current situation, surrounded by kind companions. Feeling a sense of contentment, Luca smiled again, realizing how fortunate he was and how enjoyable life could be.
The familiars, clinging to Lena, looked mischievously at Luca, whose expression had softened considerably. Lena also tilted her head, looking at him. Luca mirrored her gesture slightly and smiled brightly.
“I was just… laughing at something I imagined.”
『『Kyaa! Luca’s a closet pervert!』』
『”How indecent!”』
“Hey, that’s harsh.”
“What were you imagining?”
“You making funny faces. …Fufu!”
“My funny faces!? Stop it!”
『『!…Hey, hey.』』
“Chuckle”
‘Oh, this is good.’
The familiars seemed to be plotting something, their eyes narrowed mischievously.
▽ Coo transforms into her human form!
▽ Hamal transforms into Sphinx Sheep state!
“”Luca Tiatheus, prepare yourself! Funny face attack!””
▽ Coo, Lily, and Hamal’s All-Out Funny Face Attack!
▽ Critical hit to Luca’s abs!
“Ahahahahahahaha!”
“Pfft… Fufu, everyone, you’re so enthusiastic despite your cute appearances! The all-out funny faces… Pfft, they’re effective. Creha and Izumi, please keep your bathrobes on. It’s really good to see Luca so positive.”
『『『”Right?!”』』』
“…Haha… O-ow, my stomach hurts from laughing so much…!”
Luca buried his face in Hamal’s golden fleece, trembling slightly, while the others watched him with warm smiles.
They spent most of the day lazing around in bed, enjoying their day off in a relaxed atmosphere. The “most” excluded meal times, baths, and watching videos projected by Smartphone-san. They justified watching numerous videos as being for Smartphone-san’s growth! They were sure to enjoy even more parody material in the future.
The next morning, after quickly preparing, Lena’s party headed into the forest for the familiars’ class changes.
The Racheli forest, now free from the curse, was much quieter and more peaceful. The gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze soothed their ears.
They walked through the shallower parts of the forest, searching for a suitable clearing. High-ranking adventurers were currently stationed in the Maiden’s Mistletoe clearing, taking turns guarding it to prevent villains from approaching now that the powerful barrier was gone. Therefore, they couldn’t conduct the class change there.
Though unable to appear before them, Sylphine could still communicate and was busy with the lord of Racheli and the guild master, planning the special Spirit Festival. Sylphinesia frequently visited the royal palace to relay decisions to the king and also visited her sisters to greet them. She seemed quite busy, traveling all over the kingdom, though she seemed to be enjoying her aerial journeys. The spirits rejoiced at the renewed interaction with humans after centuries of isolation. At night, Sylphinesia would visit the inn where Lena and her party were staying, her face beaming as she excitedly recounted her day: ‘I went here today, and talked to this person, and so many wonderful things happened♪’
News of the beautiful Great Spirit Sylphinesia spread like wildfire throughout the Anes Kingdom, and faith in the Maidens of Wind and Water soared. A rumor even started that those who caught a glimpse of her would be blessed with good fortune. Everyone was cheerful, eagerly anticipating the Spirit Festival. Colorful tapestries, symbols of welcome for the spirits, adorned the city, fluttering in the breeze.
After walking for about 30 minutes, they finally found a small clearing. After confirming it was deserted, they sat on a fallen log and took out their guild cards. Lena’s guild card currently displayed four notifications about familiar evolutions, flashing red as if urging her to proceed. She gazed at them happily and gently petted each of her familiars. Flowers bloomed in the air.
Luca also took out his guild card, looking at his title list with a wry smile. He’d acquired the [Talk of the Town: Handsome] title through a series of unexpected events and had lamented, “I’ve shot myself in the foot!” He’d never imagined he’d have to use it so soon… Well, if it benefited the party, so be it. He accepted his fate and addressed Lena. He was getting quite good at the missionary role.
“Would you like to see my stats?”
“Yes, please.”
Here you go, Luca said, offering his card. Trusting his companions, he had set all his information to “open.”
“Guild Card: Rank G
Name: Luca Tiatheus
Class: Magic Swordsman Lv. 21
Equipment: High-grade Robe, Shirt, Slacks, Platform Shoes, M Bag, Magic Sword +5
Aptitude: White Magic [Light, Lightning]
HP: 40 (+10)
MP: 57 (+7)
Speed: 47 (+10)
Magic Power: 41 (+8)
Luck: 5
Skills: [Physical Enhancement], [Burst], [Paralyze] +1, [Thunder Sword], [Lightning Flash]
Gift: [Magic Eye] ☆7
Titles: Beautiful Person, Lightning Master, Dexterous and Wealthy, Talk of the Town: Handsome, Crimson Missionary, Friend of the Spirits”
His stats were consistently high, and he possessed a wealth of skills. The forced solo bad luck boot camp had resulted in rapid level gains. He’d also received bonus stat points upon reaching level 20.
Let’s explain the new titles.
[Dexterous and Wealthy]… A title bestowed upon those who accomplish things smoothly. Improves dexterity. Increases versatility when using skills.
[Crimson Missionary]… Praise the Crimson Queen. Spread her greatness to the world. This is your destiny. Increases persuasiveness when speaking about the Crimson Queen.
The [Crimson Missionary] title’s effect was rather extreme. It seemed to be a title exclusive to the Crimson Queen.
The [Friend of the Spirits] title, as mentioned before, granted unconditional affection from spirits. Tapping this entry revealed the text [Blessing of Sylphinesia, the Creation Tree].
His Luck stat remained stubbornly low, a melancholic reminder… but as long as he was with Lena and the others, he likely wouldn’t experience much misfortune. Lady Luck was strong. Although his adventurer rank was low due to their inability to take guild requests, his combat ability rivaled that of high-ranking adventurers. And he had the incredibly cheat-like ☆7 magic eye.
『『Woo hoo! Big brother is so strong!』』
“Are you praising me? Fufu, thank you, Creha, Izumi.”
The slime twins, the culprits behind the earlier funny face assault on Luca’s abs, were laying it on thick, trying to appease him. Seeing Luca buried in Hamal’s fleece, breathless from laughter, they’d felt a twinge of guilt. Not regret, mind you. Luca sensed their intentions but thanked them cheerfully. He enjoyed these casual interactions immensely.
Let’s also list Lena’s stats.
“Guild Card: Rank F
Name: Lena Todo
Class: Beast Tamer Lv. 19
Equipment: Hemp Shirt, Culottes, Boots, Bag, M Bag, Robe of the Crimson Blessing
Aptitude: Black Magic, Green Magic [Wind]
HP: 32 (+5)
MP: 63 (+2)
Speed: 22 (+3)
Magic Power: 65 (+4)
Luck: Immeasurable
Skills: [Familiar Contract], [Inspire] +1, [Messenger], [Obedience], [Familiar Recovery] +1, [Weak Point Attack], [Friendly Smile]
Familiars: Creha, Izumi, Lily, Hamal, Mosura
Gift: [Rare Class Change] ☆7
Titles: Fugitive, Onee-sama, Crimson Queen, Sadist, Friend of the Spirits”
Her title list was… impressive. Anyone seeing it for the first time would surely misunderstand her character.
Her new skill had the following effect:
[Friendly Smile]… Passive skill. A kind smile offered with good intentions makes it easier to lower the target’s guard.
The [Heal] skill acquired during the sheep [Weak Point Attack] spree was listed under green magic. Mastering [Heal] would eventually unlock more potent healing magic. It wouldn’t take long, according to Professor Luca. At that moment, Hamal looked at Lena expectantly, and Lena averted her gaze.
Anyway, Lena excitedly held up her guild card for everyone to see.
“Let the class changes begin!”
『『Drumroll, please!』』
With Creha and Izumi’s customary verbal fanfare, the class change frenzy began.
▽ Rare Class Change!
The extraordinary ☆7 gift guaranteed rare evolutions. What transformations awaited her familiars? Lena pumped her fist in the air excitedly.
“Everyone, are you ready?”
『『『『Yes!』』』』
The familiars responded instantly. Their teamwork was impeccable. Well-trained, indeed. Luca watched them with a warm smile.
“Hmm… I can’t decide who goes first…!
Let’s just do them all at once. Here we go!”
▽ Click! ×4
Everyone was surprised by the rapid-fire clicks.
‘Master!? …Ah~ Too decisive!’
‘I’m swooning over your decisiveness!’
‘…M-my body… is getting hot…’
‘Ugh, this is a little painful… but if I think of this heat as a reward from Lena-sama… I can be happy.’
…Perhaps masochists were the ultimate beings, Lena mused. And she was a sadist. Luca, catching a glimpse of Lena’s suddenly serious expression, shuddered but managed to control himself. Though he’d transferred the [Bad Luck] title to Ivan, his Luck stat was still 5, so his timing was, as always, unfortunate.
The familiars, enduring the heat surging within them, began to transform. Their master cheered them on. Bathed in a faint light, they finally evolved into new monsters!
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As expected, they all seemed impressive. Let’s explain them in order, starting with the slimes. They had evolved into these rare monsters:
【Star Jewel Slime】
…An evolved form of the Jewel Slime. Its body shimmers even brighter, with six star-shaped light patterns on its surface. Produces a regular jewel and a star jewel every other day.
Their size had increased slightly, now about the size of a melon, easily held in one hand. As the description stated, their bodies shimmered more intensely, with star patterns extending light rays in six directions. The slime twins puffed out their chests proudly.
『『Behold! These are Star Jewels!』』
‘We can make regular jewels and Star Jewels, alternating each day. We’ll make jewels every day!’
‘You can imbue Star Jewels with powerful magic!’
“Eh!? Amazing… I’ll have to contact Alice again. Magic imbuing…?”
『『Drumroll, please!』』
“Yes, passing the buck again. Allow me to explain. Jewels used in magic tools can be imbued with various effects, such as increased magic power, speed boosts, charm effects, and even specific attack or barrier magic. The number of effects depends on the jewel’s quality and size. Larger jewels have more capacity and can hold more effects. Pure jewels, free of impurities, can be imbued with powerful magic. Slime jewels, possessing both size and purity, are top-quality. But there’s another special condition. Jewels with a strong shimmer can amplify the imbued effects. That’s why jewels for magic tools are cut and polished. However, the downside is that the stones become smaller. The more facets, the greater the brilliance, but faceted jewels are difficult to imbue with magic. Therefore, beautifully cut jewels are often used as accessories for nobles, imbued with only minor effects. If a large, brilliantly shimmering jewel could be produced in its uncut, round form… it would be incredibly valuable. Naturally shimmering jewels usually contain special impurities that refract light, causing them to sparkle. Impurities lower a jewel’s value. …However, I’ve observed that slime Star Jewels completely defy the laws of nature. Their structure is entirely different from natural jewels, possessing a star-like brilliance without any impurities. Think of them as duplicates of monster cores. If greedy merchants learn about this, it could be very dangerous. We should be careful. That’s all.”
“Such a thing…”
『『You can praise us now!♡』』
“Creha and Izumi, you did a great job with your class changes! You’re so amazing! Let’s definitely ask Alice about handling the jewels, okay?”
‘Okay!’
‘I’ll make lots of beautiful jewels for Lena!’
“Yay!”
“Name: Creha
Species: Star Jewel Slime (Red) Lv. 21
Aptitude: Red Magic [Heat]
HP: 50 (+17)
MP: 40 (+15)
Speed: 45 (+12)
Magic Power: 28 (+6)
Luck: 21 (+7)
Skills: [Dissolve] +2, [Super Harden], [Elasticity], [Fireball]
Gift: [All Status Ailment Immunity] ☆4
Title: Demonkin, Glutton”
“Name: Izumi
Species: Star Jewel Slime (Blue) Lv. 21
Aptitude: Blue Magic [Water, Ice]
HP: 49 (+18)
MP: 37 (+12)
Speed: 49 (+14)
Magic Power: 29 (+7)
Luck: 20 (+6)
Skills: [Dissolve] +2, [Super Harden], [Elasticity], [Ice Shard]
Gift: [All Status Ailment Immunity] ☆4
Title: Demonkin, Glutton”
Here are the skill and title effects:
[Fireball]… Envelops the body in scorching flames. No damage to the user. Flame temperature and size vary depending on MP used.
[Ice Shard]… Creates and launches multiple ice shards the same size as the user. Number of shards varies depending on MP used.
[Glutton]… A title bestowed upon the ultimate gourmand. Can digest any substance.
These skills and title seemed perfectly suited for their master’s brutal strategies. Future battles would be interesting, and their opponents, quite unfortunate.
Next was Lily. The “(Larva)” notation in her species category was gone. She had taken a step towards adulthood.
【High Fairy Dark】
…An evolved form of the Fairy, specializing in dark magic. Highly skilled in magic, capable of using various high-level spells within its aptitude. Increased versatility in Fairy Contracts, allowing contracts with multiple individuals simultaneously. This is the final evolution for a Fairy. Only those with royal blood can evolve further. Acquires the special skill [Reduce MP Cost] upon evolution.
Since Lily was already the size of a royal fairy during her first rare class change, further evolution could be expected. Her height had increased slightly from 50cm to about 60cm. However, including her wings, she was quite large and had a graceful presence. Her beautiful, girlish appearance and the mystical shimmer of her blue wings captivated all who saw her. Unless she constantly used [Illusion] or remained in butterfly form, she would undoubtedly cause a commotion.
Lily, now with the appearance of a young girl rather than a child, smiled beautifully. The air seemed to shimmer around her. She had slender, tanned limbs, silky white hair that framed her upper body, and vivid blue eyes. The black mini-dress suited her alluring aura perfectly.
‘…How do I look, Master? …Do you… like it…?’
“I love you, Lily! You’re so cute and beautiful! Just like my own child!”
‘Hee hee…’
Lena, the doting master, opened her arms, and Lily embraced her. Lena accidentally brushed against Lily’s developing chest and realized the world’s inherent unfairness. Lily was definitely growing up.
“Name: Lily
Species: High Fairy Dark ♀, Lv. 20
Aptitude: Black Magic, Yellow Magic
HP: 27 (+9)
MP: 34 (+15)
Speed: 31 (+11)
Magic Power: 56 (+15)
Luck: 24 (+9)
Skills: [Illusion] +2, [Drain], [Charm], [Black Mist], [Crimson Mist], [Magic Absorption Barrier], [Reduce MP Cost]
Gift: [Fairy Eye] ☆4
Title: Demonkin, Skilled Supporter”
Here’s the title effect:
[Skilled Supporter]… A title granted to those who have assisted others extensively. Improves situational awareness. Reduces MP cost when using support magic.
Lily had evolved into an energy-efficient fairy. A very reliable support unit.
Finally, Hamal. He had undergone the most dramatic transformation.
【Dream Eater Sheep】
…A mythical sheep monster. Possesses the ability to devour the dreams of sleeping beings and “manifest” them by projecting them. Detailed ecology unknown. Acquires the special skills [Dream Eater] and [Dream Projection] upon evolution.
According to Luca, while not an entirely new species, it was so rare that its existence was barely acknowledged. This ambiguity in the world of Lanash could lead to further unexpected events.
While rare combat-specialized monsters could thrive and become renowned, rare monsters specializing in beauty were often too conspicuous and not strong enough to survive in the wild, quickly being eliminated. Further evolutions of such rare creatures were exceptionally rare.
Jewel Slimes and Golden Sheep had existed before. However, since Jewel Slimes died upon having their core broken, leaving only jewel fragments, their existence was unknown to humans. Live specimens had simply never been observed. Golden Sheep had only ever been found dead. Their beautiful pelts and stuffed specimens fetched exorbitant prices, even becoming national treasures in some countries.
While slimes could thrive against certain opponents like snake monsters… sheep monsters, relying on numbers, generally lacked individual combat strength. Conspicuous individuals who stood out and hindered the flock were ostracized. Therefore, there had likely been only a handful of instances where a Golden Sheep evolved further throughout history.
That digression was a bit long. Let’s return to Hamal’s evolution.
His fluffy, shimmering platinum fleece remained after his evolution. Lena shuddered, realizing later that its texture could have changed. She had grown so fond of Hamal’s golden fleece that she couldn’t sleep without his fluffy form as a pillow.
Hamal’s evolved fleece was still wonderfully fluffy and shimmered with a platinum sheen. He had a round, endearing physique. His legs, thicker and sturdier than a typical sheep’s, seemed capable of long-distance travel. His previously small horns had grown, now imbued with a starlight shimmer. His most distinctive feature was his tail: a cloud of indigo fur that shifted colors gently. When Lena touched it, her hand sank in, but it felt weightless, like a real cloud. Tiny, colorful lights shimmered within, making it incredibly beautiful. Upon hearing her compliment, Hamal swayed his tail proudly and said dreamily,
‘Shall I tie you up with it…?’
“It’s like a cloud, so I can’t grab it… Come here, Har-kun, let me pet you.”
‘Please shower me with your affection, Queen-sama!’
“It’s Lena-sama, isn’t it?”
‘Ah… Is this… punishment?’
The non-stop masochistic sheep. Hoping he wouldn’t awaken further, Lena showered him with pure affection to prevent him from falling deeper into that particular abyss. Again, being called “Lena-sama” was not normal.
“Name: Hamal
Species: Dream Eater Sheep ♂, Lv. 24
Aptitude: Black Magic
HP: 48 (+15)
MP: 38 (+11)
Speed: 38 (+17)
Magic Power: 31 (+10)
Luck: 32 (+7)
Skills: [Shape Shift] +1, [Sprint], [Deep Sleep] +2, [Area Effect] +2, [Leap], [Dream Eater], [Dream Projection]
Gift: [Oblivious] ☆5
Title: Demonkin, Dragon Slayer”
Here’s a summary of his new abilities:
[Dream Eater]… Can devour the dreams of sleeping beings, using them as sustenance. Can store dreams in its tail. Those whose dreams are eaten forget their contents.
[Dream Projection]… Can manifest devoured dreams into reality. Can project phenomena and objects, but living beings cannot be materialized and will die upon projection.
[Dragon Slayer]… A title bestowed upon those who have slain a dragon. Increases HP and Speed by 20% and grants an intimidation effect when fighting dragons.
A herbivore specializing in fighting dragons was quite impressive. What even was a sheep anymore?
‘So Har-kun won’t get hungry anymore? Lucky!’
‘I wonder what dreams taste like?’
‘A dream filled with sweets… sounds delicious!’
‘Hee hee, I’m looking forward to everyone’s dreams. If I find a delicious sweets dream, I’ll share it with everyone using [Dream Projection]!’
‘Wow! We’ll have to take some good naps!’
‘Leave it to me, Lily♡’
The familiars chatted amongst themselves.
Seeing the Dream Eater Sheep’s special skills, Lena’s face lit up as she turned to Luca.
“Luca! With this skill, could we… import ingredients from my world!?”
“Yes, I believe so, if you dream about it. However, fresh food might be difficult. We won’t know for sure until we try, but vegetables, meat, and fish will likely spoil instantly upon being projected. Processed mushrooms might be okay, but they’ll spoil much faster than back home. Seasonings like that would last about a month.”
Luca Tiatheus, the overly convenient man. His magic eye’s accuracy had improved further with his growth.
“That’s still amazing! Fufu, yay! This will make cooking so much easier! Teriyaki fish and meat, miso soup, pickles… maybe even curry roux? The possibilities are endless…!”
“Wait, Lena, shh! Don’t talk about food that doesn’t exist in Lanash yet. You might attract unwanted titles. Be careful. Once we can actually project ingredients from your dreams, it should be safe to eat them. Until then, please be patient. I’m looking forward to your cooking.”
‘Master’s new dishes…!’
‘Can we get that delicious chocolate too!?’
“Ah, Creha, Izumi, the chocolate talk is… bad, right, Professor Luca?”
“No, Lena. Chocolate exists in this world, though it’s quite expensive. There are Chocolate Monsters.”
“Such a thing!?”
‘Leave it to me, be it ingredients or keepsakes! Anything from your dreams! Fufu. Um, I can’t project anything too big, but anything I can carry in the dream should be possible. But apparently, I can’t become giant-sized in dreams.’
“Oh. So pots and pans are okay? The cheap pots in Lanash tend to burn food.”
‘As you wish!’
“Thank you! I’m so excited.”
“The Myriad Continent has many new things and trends change quickly, while the Genie Continent has more traditional, well-made items. Apparently, you can find relatively inexpensive dwarven-made pots across the continent. Though, they probably still can’t compare to the ones from your world.”
“Things from my world are designed with a lot of ingenuity, so they’re comfortable and durable. I’m really grateful to the researchers and craftsmen. For delicious food. Let’s work hard and get some sleep!”
『『『Hooray!』』』
▽ Earth products are now importable!
This was huge. Soy sauce, mirin, miso, curry roux, ketchup, mayonnaise, instant soup stock, doubanjiang, sauces… anything was possible. Lena’s mind was filled with food.
While even dangerous chemical weapons could be brought over if Lena dreamt of them… with this group, such an idea would never occur to them. Luca breathed a sigh of relief, glad for their nature.
If the “summoned” otherworlder had a dark soul… the world of Lanash would have faced drastic changes. He lowered his gaze, remembering the dark magic experiments in Galarjulere where he’d been forced to decipher cryptic theses. He’d already told Lena and the others about it. He’d been incredibly touched by their warm acceptance despite his past. He would never forget that feeling. He resolved to protect his companions, offering them his usual helpful advice.
“You’ll want to sleep soundly with the [Deep Sleep] skill tonight. But since you sleep deeply and don’t dream with [Deep Sleep], how about taking a couple of naps during the day? It’s fine to doze off while we’re traveling. If you fall asleep on Hamal’s back, I’ll support you from behind so you don’t fall. Don’t worry, I’ll keep watch.”
“Ah, that’s a good idea. As expected of Professor Luca! Thank you very much.”
‘Then, if you’ll excuse me. Coo, Izumi, let’s nap with Lena!’
‘I’m going to dream of Poison Viper meat♪ They only live around Danatzela. I’m starting to miss it.’
‘I’ll help with keeping watch, too. Ufufu, my magic eye has improved after my class change! Amazing, right?’
“Wow, Lily! You know such difficult words!”
‘Ehem!’
Lena, the mother figure who encouraged growth through praise.
‘I can access dreams even while we’re moving, so it’s fine if you sleep. I can store dreams in my tail. Please feel free to doze off on my back during our travels.’
“Thank you, Har-kun. …Um… do you… want a reward…?”
‘Yes! I request a whipping!’
Lena, the mother figure who spoiled her children at crucial moments. She had a habit of creating problems for herself. Luca gave her a pointed look. Activating her impressive array of titles would lead to further rewards, and her sanity would surely crumble.
The familiars’ extraordinary class changes were complete.
Incidentally, after appraising Smartphone-san, they were told, “I estimated it would take several years, but… its growth is much faster than expected.” It seemed Smartphone-san might also become a monster soon. It was destined to become a new, incredibly powerful species. Lena’s surprised reaction would be something to look forward to.
The Crimson Queen had become quite famous among the high-ranking adventurers of Racheli. Even with her hood up, she was instantly recognized and saluted in the streets, either with a formal bow or a muscle-flexing Macho Man pose. The sight of novice adventurers looking back and forth between Lena’s party and their seniors in surprise had become a recent Racheli attraction. Lena would return a small bow and quickly leave.
…Until the queen craze died down, it would be best to avoid Racheli for a while. Though it was sad to part with Sylphine and Sylphinesia, Lena and her party decided to leave the Anes Kingdom after the Spirit Festival.