Inis and Isabella’s Skills

『Name: Inis』

『Level: 2』

『Occupation: Warrior.』

『Master: Romon』

『Ability: Body Enhancement』

Inis’s status window was a bit different from mine.

Seeing that she had an occupation, it seemed she was using game skills as I had expected.

Inis’s occupation was warrior. A profession that fights with melee weapons at the front.

In the game, there were no separate class advancements, but the occupation could change depending on the weapon used, armor worn, and the direction of stats and skills.

Sword and shield, wearing heavy armor became a Tanker

Dual swords, wearing light armor became a Slasher

These two contrasting occupations were representative, and there were many other diverse occupations as well. Later, when I saw related posts in the community, they were so extensive that memorizing them all was practically impossible.

‘I should have realized something was strange back then.’

I sighed deeply and took out a cigarette. Putting it in my mouth, I uttered divine power.

Flare-

A small flame appeared and lit the cigarette. As I deeply inhaled the smoke into my lungs, I turned my gaze to the side.

『Name: Isabella』

『Level: 2』

『Occupation: Archer』

『Master: Romon』

『Ability: Tracking Arrow』

As expected, this one was marked as Archer as I had predicted.

Seeing that she had the Tracking Arrow ability, there was a high possibility she would become a Hunter, but it was too early to make conclusions.

I suspected that the reason the two of them gained abilities was because their levels increased. Otherwise, there was no basis.

What Isabella called karma must have meant experience points. That’s why their levels increased. If I were to translate it, it could be called “rank” (業).

“Tsk…”

What I was curious about was whether other people also acquired game skills like this when they leveled up. That was quite intriguing.

I probably wouldn’t be able to resolve this question for a while. I heard it was a major discourtesy to ask about abilities gained through increasing karma.

‘They said it’s difficult to gain abilities like this in the first place.’

I imagined that adventurers who operated in deeper parts would certainly have gained abilities, but meeting them still seemed far off.

But that also meant that Inis and Isabella, who had already gained abilities, were special.

I had never heard of or seen adventurers with abilities operating in the Green Skin layer. This was probably the influence of the blessing.

“Tsk.”

Egun probably knew everything. But even if I asked, he wouldn’t tell me. Although he was kind to me, he had a sneaky side.

It probably wasn’t with bad intentions. Probably? Still, it was frustrating.

Maybe I should ask after having sex with him? If I ask a question when he’s dazed with pleasure, he might answer carelessly.

“Pfft…”

I let out a small laugh. Smoke poured out between my parted lips and scattered. I threw the cigarette butt on the ground, stepped on it, and moved on.

What a stupid thought. I’m not some web novel protagonist. Such a thing couldn’t possibly work.

I bent down and entered the hole. I smiled warmly at the sight of Inis and Isabella sleeping peacefully while holding hands.

I was glad they seemed to be getting along. Of course, because they were both asleep like this, I had to hide the entrance… but today, it was right for me to do it.

I covered the hole with soil, branches, and leaves, and then lay down next to them.

Cold dirt floor. I emanated a little heat to raise the temperature around us. As the air warmed up, I gently closed my eyes and fell asleep shortly after.

“Isabella.”

Something occurred to me while eating.

“Yes?”

“Can you tell me what the ability of the Etly family is?”

Shouldn’t I be able to know about at least one ability? Even though Isabella was an illegitimate daughter, she should still know about the ability, right?

“The Etly family’s ability?”

“Yes. I’m personally curious. Is that something you can’t talk about because of the contract?”

“No. Commoners may not know, but among nobles, it’s somewhat known what abilities each family possesses. So it’s not a big secret.”

Makes sense since they never know when they might go to war with each other.

“So what is it?”

“Oath of the Lion. While activated, it strengthens the user and those nearby, and instills fear and intimidation in enemies.”

Self-enhancement. Ally enhancement.

Status ailments for enemies.

One ability with multiple effects stacked on it. Truly what you could call an overpowered ability.

“No wonder the family manages it separately.”

“Right? But I’m satisfied with my ability. I shoot a bow, after all. This is much more useful.”

When we woke up earlier, I told them about their abilities. When they expressed doubt about how I knew, I explained that Egun had told me.

“Today, instead of me taking the lead, let’s focus on actively using and adapting to your abilities. And also look for an exit.”

“To escape the orcs’ pursuit, right? Because if Master uses his ability, it might happen again.”

I nodded at Inis’s words.

“Yesterday we were able to overcome the orcs’ offensive because both you and I did well, but there’s no guarantee it will be the same next time.”

It would be easier than before because the two of them had gained abilities. But the enemy isn’t stupid. Would they really send a weaker unit than before? No way.

If they were that unintelligent, they wouldn’t have thought to track and kill me in the first place. So it was best to move cautiously for the time being.

“Once you two become familiar with your abilities, then let’s fight again. Understand?”

“Yes, I understand.”

“I understand as well!”

Inis and Isabella answered energetically. I smiled slightly and put all the remaining jerky in my mouth.

“Then let’s get going now.”

We moved in the opposite direction from where we first came. To avoid tracking and to find stairs.

Toot toot toot—!

The sound of a horn came before we had walked far across the plain. Turning my head, I saw orcs and goblins running toward us.

“I believe in you.”

I patted both of their shoulders.

“Just leave it to us!”

“I won’t disappoint you, Master!”

Inis ran out eagerly. Isabella nocked an arrow to her bowstring. Slowly drawing the string.

Whoosh—

A gust of wind blew as if pushing our backs. As the wind passed, she released her hand, and the flying arrow gleamed with a red light.

Whizz—!

The arrow, which had been flying in a straight line, suddenly changed direction and lodged precisely between an orc’s eyes.

Isabella clenched her fist in delight. After briefly enjoying the joy, she nocked another arrow to the string and began firing again.

Whizz—!

Each shot hit the enemy without fail. Even at distances she couldn’t hit yesterday, now her arrows reached with ease. This must also be related to leveling up.

Isabella’s growth was noticeable to anyone. So how about Inis? I turned my gaze to look at her as she ran ahead.

“Kuaaaaaargh—!”

Inis reached close quarters with an orc. The orc roared and swung the axe in its right hand.

Whoosh—!

She didn’t avoid the attack. Instead, she swung the shield in her left hand to meet it. Red magical power enveloped her body.

Bang-!

The axe and shield collided. Normally, this would have made the orc only slightly stagger. But this time, its hand holding the axe was thrown back. The orc was taken aback.

Thud—

Inis immediately thrust her longsword at its neck to finish it off. She passed by its falling figure.

She used red magical power from the very beginning. The magical power rippled like a heat haze. Her speed increased even more.

Bang!

The orc swung its axe, but again she easily blocked it with her shield. Without fail, her longsword finished it off.

Whizz— Crash!

An orc with its gaze fixed on Inis. An arrow pierced the side of its head. It was a surprise attack launched by taking advantage of its moment of distraction.

All the orcs were dead. Now only goblins remained. From this point, Isabella’s help wasn’t needed at all.

“Kerururuk!”

Inis, with her enhanced body, went on a rampage. The goblins could never keep up with her strength and speed.

Blood splattered across the plain. Blood and red magical power simultaneously enveloped Inis’s body.

“She looks just like a demon.”

“Hmm. Indeed.”

Her appearance was savage enough to warrant such a comment. After dealing with all the goblins and collecting all the magic stones, Inis waved her hand with a bright smile.

“Master!”

Inis came running, scattering red magical power wildly.

“How was it?”

“It was a whole new world! I never dreamed my body could move this fast! And I didn’t fall behind at all in strength contests with orcs!”

She jumped up and down excitedly. I stroked her hair and turned my gaze to Isabella.

“How was it for you, Isabella?”

“I’m very satisfied too. Unlike a sword, a bow is too straightforward a weapon, which was sometimes a problem. But with this ability, I think I can definitely offset that disadvantage.”

“That’s good. Do either of you feel any strain or difficulties?”

In the game, using abilities consumed magic power or stamina. Isabella aside, Inis used body enhancement almost continuously, so shouldn’t there be some backlash?

“No, none at all.”

“I don’t feel anything yet either.”

“Hmm. I understand for now. But if any problems arise later, you must tell me immediately. Got it?”

“Yes!”

“Let’s move.”

We strode through the Green Skin layer. Without my ability, the two of them slaughtered orcs and goblins, so there was nothing to fear.

Yes, this is it. What was my reason for buying slaves? While it was partly for conquering the labyrinth, wasn’t it also to freeload like this?

So we wandered the labyrinth very comfortably, and only after killing many orcs and goblins were we able to find stairs.

“Let’s go up.”

“Yes.”

Until that point, everything was good. Yes, everything.