“Aah… last night was truly amazing.”
The snowy field of the雪山 was still filled with the corpses of monsters.
The carnage festival with Verlez was nothing short of perfect.
Especially obtaining Lord Mikel’s trait!
『★ 【Lycoris】 Thanatos Crown LV152 3 years ♀』
【Stats】
HP : 1,564/1,564 + (714,206)
MP : 1,126/1,464
Attack Power: 1,564
Magic Power: 1,464
Defense: 1,464
Magic Resistance: 1,464
Agility: 0
【Skills】
「Detection LV9」 「Crimson Apocalypse」 「Frost Block LV7」 「Photosynthesis LV6」 「Venom LV2」 「Black Root Protrusion LV3」 「Pollen Emission LV7」 「Pollen-Allure LV8」 「Pain Resistance LV4」 「No Self LV8」 「Pollen-Paralysis LV3」 「Pollen-Healing LV4」 「Pollen-Bleeding LV3」 「Pollen-Corrosion LV1」 「Pollen-Corruption LV2」 「Delicious Nectar LV2」 「Nectar-Will LV5」 「Mist Oppression LV4」 「Blood Moon」 「Oppression LV1」
【Traits】
[Inferno Stigma] [Mikel’s Cheer] [Satanic Nature] [Prostia’s Beloved Plant] [Blood Paradise] [Mikel’s Flower]
I gave the last blow experience to Verlez and only drank the blood, yet I leveled up by 12 levels.
The levels of many skills also increased, and the nectar evolved into delicious nectar.
Hmm, it tastes better now.
By the way, after the holy war ended, I also obtained a new skill.
『 「Oppression」– Psychologically suppresses the target. 』
What an amazing aura!
I used it on Verlez as soon as I got it, and they shrunk as soon as they met the aura, which was very satisfying.
Can I keep getting such cool skills?
Mist Oppression, Blood Moon, Oppression…
Is Master falling for me?
“Hehehe.”
While dreaming of forbidden love, a butterfly drinking nectar blushed.
This insect also turns red?
“Stop peeking!”
These little ones have become smarter since the first time I met them…
Could it be because Verlez’s level went up a lot after last night’s holy war?
These insects that were around level 30 are now around level 50.
Maybe it’s natural since we all killed thousands of monsters together while hunting.
“Should I check out Verlez?”
Iceflies fluttered nearby.
Except for the butterfly who was still blushing.
This sound has grown on me.
At first, I thought they were disgusting…
but my feelings have changed.
“Let’s see…”
A Crystal Beetle with shell-like carapace was rolling in the snow.
It looks like it’s making a snowman or something.
Looking at it like this, you’d hardly believe it’s a monster.
“Here goes…”
A Frost Mose ornamented with frosty wings was creating something with snow crystals.
It looked very serious, like a true artist.
“And you, what are you doing…?”
Frost Hornets with icy stingers were threatening each other.
Is it a queen bee battle?
If they continue like this, someone will surely die.
…No, wait.
It’s not a fight. It’s training…
“The ants… Whoa…”
Hyperborean Ants, resembling white snowflakes, marched in perfect formation.
Their precision makes my chest warm.
Hmm! My personal guard squad is you!
Just when I was about to check the rookie Verlez, a new presence appeared on the detection radar.
“Huh? What is that?”
Several presences moving at the edge of the radar.
Since they’re far away, I can’t see them clearly yet.
But this is… not the presence of a monster.
“Could it be… humans!?”
My heart raced.
The first human I’ve ever seen!
No, I’ve seen one before.
I’ve seen Master’s human form.
But this is a real human!
『☆☆ 【Brian】 Human LV41』 『☆☆ 【Kevin】 Human LV36』 『☆☆ 【Marianne】 Human LV38』 『☆☆☆ 【Arthur】 Human LV96』 『☆☆ 【Rien】 Human LV85』 『☆☆ 【Alldin】 Human LV88』 『☆☆☆ 【Havell】 Human LV92』
“96 levels!? My hero was only level 83!”
Was my hero just trash?
“Rather, have I seen these in the game before…?”
I dug into my memory.
But unfortunately, these are unfamiliar faces.
To me, who only raised 5-star characters, 2 and 3-star ones were just inventory fodder.
“I should check them one by one…”
No, they might not even appear in the game.
“Huh? That’s…”
A woman named Marianne was dressed in cleric attire.
Seeing the gleaming amulet around her neck confirmed she’s a follower of Lord Mikel!
“Follower of Lord Mikel! Comrade in blood!”
The joy didn’t last long before Verlez started emanating a murderous intent.
“No! Absolutely not!”
I quickly fed honey to the butterflies.
“These people must not be touched! Especially that woman is a follower of Lord Mikel!”
As the butterflies delivered the order, Verlez’s killing intent subsided.
Phew, that was close.
As the humans approached, they reached the place littered with corpses, and their expressions quickly hardened.
“What… What is this?”
They’re looking at us Verlez with pure fear on their faces.
I can’t understand it.
We’re so cute…
The humans’ expressions grew even sterner.
This won’t do.
I need some other solution.
“Got it! This is my chance to learn their language!”
It’s been frustrating not being able to understand what they say.
Though I can deliver will through nectar, it’s a one-sided communication.
I can learn from them!
“Advisor! Bring those humans here!”
The Iceflies elegantly flapped their wings and circled around the humans.
My butterflies really do understand commands well.
That’s when Rien drew a bowstring on the butterflies.
“Eek! Do they want to die!?”
Before I could intervene, Verlez collectively emitted a killing intent.
The humans, overwhelmed by the hundreds of auras, meekly followed the butterflies to me.
“…”
What are they saying?
The humans are looking at me with vacant expressions.
Could they have fallen for my fabulous beauty?
“…”
Is that… Lord Mikel?
“WHAT!?” “Huh?” “What?”
“…” “…” “…” “…” “…”
When Marianne said something, the other humans panicked.
No, what is this?
These humans claim to feel Lord Mikel’s presence from me, yet they don’t believe it?
“Who’s more pious than me!?”
I have two of Lord Mikel’s traits—what an almost perfect saint!
Those arrogant ones deserve punishment.
“You’re the oppressive type!”
As I released the dark aura of Oppression, the humans turned pale and started trembling.
Especially the sound of Havell’s greatsword clinking was quite musical.
Watching the humans muttering in fear, I realized anew how much stronger I’ve become.
“You need to know your place!”
Now that they’ve become submissive, it’s time to feed them honey and convey my will.
Let’s concentrate…
“Teach me language!”
I don’t want any unnecessary contact with these pathetic ones via pistils, so I generously created honey that doesn’t even require touching.
“Now, eat.”
I extended a root pointing to my honey.
Then Alldin, the old mage, started mumbling some ridiculous explanation while pointing at me.
Ugh!
Am I feeding them something strange?
It’s just delicious nectar!
「Delicious Nectar」
– Even more delicious nectar is produced.
See?
When they noticed my anger, Verlez collectively threatened the humans.
Great.
They reacted, even without eating the honey.
Could it be our bond has deepened so much?
The humans have truly become obedient now.
No, they are arguing about who should eat first, and Marianne has stepped forward to pray.
“Can fellow followers of Lord Mikel behave like this!?”
I felt they didn’t trust me enough.
I decided to save your life when I first saw you.
It’s too much.
When Marianne ate my honey, she soon had a blissful expression.
The others followed and had the same look.
Wait, did the will not transfer?
Why are they just savoring it?
Suddenly, the humans’ expressions changed significantly.
Their faces were filled with immense surprise and disbelief.
“A flower can want to learn language!”
I’m originally human, you know.
Do you understand the sorrow of not being able to understand Master’s words?
The humans started talking to each other again.
Are they discussing how to teach me?
“…”
Once more, incomprehensible words.
Hmm, wait a moment.
Something is strange with Verlez’s movements.
“Huh?”
Everyone was tilting their heads and listening to the humans’ words.
As if… trying to comprehend?
“…” “Mikel…?”
One Icefly gently flapped its wings.
Is that… understanding the word “Mikel”?
“You… Do you mean…”
I created a droplet of honey, and the butterfly rushed in and licked it.
Then the transferred will.
The butterfly…
laughed.
How does an insect laugh?
But I saw it.
That insect definitely smirked.
“You lot, have you been comprehending human words this whole time!?”
This time, several butterflies rushed in and licked the honey.
Their shy fluttering wings confirmed my suspicion.
No way!
I was so frustrated until now…
My advisors, my cute butterflies…!
“Traitors!”
The butterflies all fled at once.
Come back!
“…”
The humans were looking at this side with astonished expressions.
Oh, right.
This isn’t the time for that.
“Ahem.”
I felt embarrassed for losing face in front of the insects.
But I have realized something through this.
If the butterflies can do it, so can I!
“Alright, let’s start over.”
I directed a root towards Marianne.
As a follower of Lord Mikel, she must teach me well.
Marianne opened her mouth again.
This time, she pointed at the amulet on her chest and spoke slowly, articulately.
“Maa-rii-an-nne.”
Huh?
“Marianne.”
No, I know your name through the status window!
Not that!
I pointed a root towards the sky.
“…”
“Huh?”
“Ha-neul.”
One more time!
“Sky.”
Marianne pointed towards the same sky and said the word slowly.
Then she picked up some white snow beneath her feet and pointed.
“Snow.”
Ah!
Words!
So this is what I was missing!
Each word, sky and snow, should match right!?
The flower petals sparkled with excitement.
Verlez all leaned forward in unison.
First words…
Am I really learning this world’s language?
I can feel my heart, though it only exists in my mind, racing with anticipation.
Now can I understand Master’s words?
Aah… how long I’ve waited for this moment!
