episode_0009
by fnovelpia“Stay quiet. Know that if you make a sound, you will be in big trouble.”
The two men, who made a heavy threat, opened the money bag and began to check the contents.
Ronica stared at the two at this absurd situation. They just pulled me into an alley, took my money bag, and threatened me.
Although Ronica is young, she is not without insight. Although I was briefly frightened by the group of threatening men, I clearly realized my situation.
I’m being ripped off by a bully.
“At first glance, they don’t look any different from us… ︎ You have quite a lot of money.”
“This is my first time seeing him. He must have run away from home.”
“I see. Go now. If you make too much noise, you could get hurt.”
The two boys seemed to have been interested in Ronica’s money from the beginning and motioned for them to go without any harm.
From the listener’s perspective, this is a truly absurd situation. They suddenly dragged me into an alley, took my money, and then left me with no end in sight.
When you act like that, the answer is usually fixed.
‘There must be a slum nearby.’
Not all cities have good security. It is no exaggeration to say that patrols only occur in populated areas, but slums and slums are defenseless.
In other words, Ronica was wandering around and happened to be targeted in a slum. She was dressed like a beggar and carrying a heavy money bag, so she must have been a perfect target.
But today I met the wrong person.
“What’s so good about it? Is it really that good to take a girl’s money?
Ronica said this with a very angry face as she saw the two boys grinning.
If it were a normal girl, she would have been scared and would have gone away, but Ronica was not like that. Because he was the one who physically fought with his father.
“Huh? Are you saying they’ll just send it to me? Do you want to get hit?”
“Give me my money back. Otherwise you will regret it.”
“Geocham. I will go when I say good things. I didn’t want to hit the girl.”
As Ronika continued to argue, a boy came closer, making a sound with his fist.
A body size that needs to be improved.
A fist that looks heavy.
I plan on scaring them away like this.
There is no way Ronica, who is strong enough to jump out in front of an orc, would back down, but that doesn’t mean she can ignore the physique difference of three or four years.
Ronika frowned slightly at the unfavorable situation.
What should I do… .
I wiggled my hands.
I could kill those two right now.
If Ronica utters a single word for help, she will bite those two guys.
But I watched.
This is because I could feel with my whole body the spirit of the student who, rather than being scared, would fight back at all costs. If you can overcome it on your own, there is no need to intervene.
Because experience is important.
“Know that you will be severely beaten if you do not turn it off for three counts. three… two… one… … .”
The man who came closer clenched his fists and glared, threatening Ronica.
But the moment a man makes a big move.
Swish!
“Don’t mess with the money that should be used to feed black people!!!!”
Ronika walked past him and swung her fist at the man standing behind him.
puck!
“Ugh!!?”
Sharply, Ronica ignored the man in front of her and made a surprise attack on the man holding the money bag behind her. She took advantage of the situation where only one man came close.
Afterwards, Ronica quickly snatched the money bag and ran out of the alley.
“Ah! This!!”
“There!!”
I tilted my head in question while holding onto my collar to keep from falling away from Ronica.
This is because Ronica had two money bags in her hands. In that short period of time, the money that the boy was originally carrying was also stolen.
‘This is pretty amazing.’
It’s an unexpected talent.
Such a skilled pickpocket.
“It would have been nice if you had given it to me when I asked for it back. Me~~”
He even turned his head and taunted the boys while running away.
“That! If you get caught, you will die by my hands!!”
A bloody chase continues, but Ronica’s speed and stamina make it difficult for even an adult man to catch her.
The boys quickly gasped.
Ronica quickly escaped into the street.
The match has been decided.
The two men who were running after me quickly disappeared from sight, probably due to their lack of stamina.
Ronica made a victorious peace sign.
“Hee hee. I made money. Black guy. Should I buy something delicious today?”
“Keng… .”
Then he smiled and waved two money bags.
I said I would make money, but I never thought I would make money this way.
The money stolen was a whopping 30 copper.
This is enough money to last a week.
… There’s no need for me to step forward.
“Eat a lot. Because I need to grow up!”
After returning to the inn, Ronica presented bread and ripe fruit. I also enjoyed the taste of fresh fruit without hesitation.
We finished our somewhat hearty meal without knowing that this would lead us to a future in which we would be closely linked to the slums.
*
Evening when the sun sets.
“I need training.”
Ronica, sitting on the bed in the inn room, was troubled.
“Because I will become a warrior. I need the strength not to run away from wrong things.”
Is it because he couldn’t bear to fight and was chased by a slum child?
Ronica burned her will alone.
I feel sad watching that happen.
In my experience, being a warrior is not a very clean job. Also, representative goals, like rituals, are easily broken and unhelpful.
Shackles, restraints that constrict the entire body.
That is what a warrior is.
‘Once communication becomes possible, should I change those useless ideas?’
Phew!
Ronica, who was muttering that she would become stronger, suddenly got up and imitated swinging a sword.
The first element that comes to mind when it comes to strength or fighting is swordsmanship. That’s why Ronika blindly imitated how to use a sword.
Training was uneventful.
All they do is hold and swing an imaginary sword, as if imitating a warrior they have seen somewhere, or do push-ups, a national exercise.
An awkward posture like that wouldn’t have much effect.
“Haha~ I wish I had a teacher too. I thought I was just swinging it at random, but trying to follow it is so hard, isn’t it?”
… In that case, I have no choice but to help you directly.
Because I am your teacher.
“Kaang!”
‘An imaginary sword.’
ᚺᛖᛋᛏᚨᚾᛞ ᚷᛖᛗ.
Paaaat!
A translucent sword appeared in front of me.
Appropriate length.
Moderate weight.
And a round blade.
Since he had mastered most types of magic, it was not difficult to change his form like this.
Because of my teacher who was such a mess.
“Ugh!? Hey, black guy. What is this?”
Ronica was confused by the sudden magic and asked me, but communication was impossible anyway, so I tapped the sword with my hand and pushed it forward.
It was a signal to take it.
“This… ︎ Isn’t it a sword? How is this?”
Tuk-tuk.
“Me, are you asking me to use it? thank you… ︎ Thank you… ︎… ︎ How on earth… ︎… ︎… ︎.”
They say a lot of things as if they don’t believe them, but it’s an unnecessary waste of time when the conversation doesn’t work anyway.
I stretched my body as a sign that I was annoyed.
“Gorolong~”
“… ︎The negro yawned?… … Okay… If you think about it, strange light has healed wounds and even made candy before. Clearly, this is the power of phantom water… .”
The guy looked down at me meaningfully.
“Yes. That’s not what’s important right now. All that matters is that you help me! Wow!!”
Burning his will, he raised his sword with enthusiasm.
Whoa!
It cuts through the wind and hits straight ahead.
As expected, sloppy posture.
Taaat.
I jumped up onto that guy’s shoulder.
“Huh?”
From now on, I will draw Geomro.
You surrender yourself.
‘wind.’
ᚢᛁᛚᚨ.
“Ahh!?”
He gently pressed Ronica’s shoulder and at the same time guided her movements with the wind.
The guy struck down his sword in a fairly convincing posture.
Wow!!
“This is mousse!?”
It’s still too early to be surprised.
To correct poor posture.
‘Wind, wind, wind.’
ᚢᛁᛚᚨ, ᚢᛁᛚᚨ, ᚢᛁᛚᚨ.
A little more cleverly, Ronia’s movements were forced in several directions.
It was a sophisticated control that an average wizard could not imitate, but it was not a big problem for me with my previous knowledge and experience.
It’s not a difficult magic, so I can use it for another 10 minutes with my current mana.
So hurry up and get used to it.
fault! fault! Whiik!!
“Oh! oh! Kyaaaak!?”
Afterwards, Ronica gradually adapted to my assistance and trained with the sword.
It was my first guidance as a teacher.
*
“Hehe… ︎ I’m already tired.”
Proper posture is more difficult than you think. This is because if you learn it on your own, you often end up with an awkward posture without realizing it.
I just fixed it. It may be harder on your stomach than usual, but if you really want to become stronger, this isn’t much of an obstacle.
I guess so.
Disciple.
“Again before I forget!”
Ronika stood up again without resting even for a minute.
Unfortunately, I have used up all my mana, so I don’t have the energy to help further. I lay down on the bed and quietly watched.
No need to worry.
I know very well what kind of perseverance Ronica has.
If they were going to throw it away because it was this hard, I wouldn’t have helped them. This guy can grow further.
Move more!
Challenge your limits!
Don’t set limits!
You can only surpass your talent by confronting the limits of your limitations!
I cheered in my heart. It’s just a pity that I can’t tell you these wonderful words in person.
‘It sucks.’
I think that’s what Ronica in my imagination said, but… .
Let’s pay attention.
Taaat!
Ronika repeated the postures taught and practiced until late at night, along with basic exercises.
“It burned white~”
The time when the moon rises in the center.
I touched Ronica’s forehead, which was stretched out like a godson, to mean that she had done well.
“Ehehe~ Squeeze~~ The jelly is soft.”
It seems like he doesn’t know how to push his limits yet, but it’s commendable that a child is putting in this much effort on his own.
You were good enough.
If you just trust me and follow me, I will make it even better.
“Then~ Should I wash now?”
“Sniff? Cr?”
“I asked earlier and they said they also provide warm water here. Black boy, I will wash you clean!!”
“Kaaang!!?”
Let’s get over this crisis first.
“Ahh! Black guy. Suddenly run away somewhere!!”
*
Tiring!
◎︎ A certain level of rapport has been achieved with the target Ronica.
◎︎ The achievements of ‘Faithful Companion’ are recorded. 2000p will be settled.
◎︎ The skill ‘Growth Control’ is acquired through deepened communication with the target Ronika.
◎︎ Additional contract skills can be unlocked when special conditions are met.
Morning of day 2 in the city.
When I woke up, a system message appeared.
The content was simple and clear. The message was that since you became friends with Ronica, you would be given a skill.
‘Is it because of the shower yesterday…? ︎… ︎.’
It’s humiliating.
The indescribable feeling of having every inch of your body washed by someone.
Shaking my head.
Let’s not worry about the little things.
Now it’s time to learn about your newly acquired abilities.
Unlike a swordsman or a wizard, this power, which has a different path, is called the awakened person’s ability or ‘skill’.
Skills can usually be obtained from the tower, but acquiring skills is difficult to even see unless extreme conditions are met or a skill is obtained.
However, Hwansoo is a creature that pushes its limits further by interacting with its owner. Maybe that’s why they gave me this skill… ︎
First, we looked at skills.
⊙︎ Growth regulation.
You can increase or decrease your size. Connect with your owner at a size that is comfortable for you.
-Inflating the body larger than the growth device consumes a lot of mana.
-You can use mana to add physical power depending on size.
It is literally the ability to expand and contract the body, and is a basic ability that most Hwansu possess. It doesn’t seem like there will be any use for it right now, but it’s better than nothing.
‘Rather than that… .’
I looked again at the last system message that came to mind.
◎︎ Additional contract skills can be unlocked when special conditions are met.
He smiled bitterly.
The point is that the possibility of acquiring skills is open. When this message appears, it becomes easier to acquire skills. This is because you can see the conditions.
So what skills can I have?
Tiring!
◎︎ 8000p will be deducted to reveal the skills that can currently be unlocked.
◎︎ You can unlock skills such as solidarity, ability sharing, humanization, and damage sharing.
Ohh.
The tail moves gently.
One word caught my eye.
⊙︎ Hand drawn.
Have a human body. Even an unfamiliar body may have some advantages.
-The appearance is set to best suit the user.
-Some of the original abilities may be limited.
This is it.
The skill I wanted the most.
You can be human!
With this alone, I can not only communicate, but also hold a sword, and it becomes easier to teach Ronica as a student.
My top priority has been set.
‘Tell me the conditions right now.’
Tiring!
◎︎ Deduct 10000p to check the unlock conditions for the Beast Manhwa skill.
Condition 1. Call the name given by the owner 100,000 times.
┗︎ As of now, your name has been called 3721 times.
Condition 2. High understanding of humans.
┗︎The conditions are perfectly met.
Condition 3. Save the owner from 3 crises.
┗︎The current condition is met 0 times.
“Keng… ︎… ︎.”
Tails became sullen.
While I was looking at the message with excitement, I couldn’t help but be disappointed. Of course, I expected the conditions to be extreme, but this was completely different.
‘… ‘It’s entirely up to the disciple.’
He even sings a song under my name, so the first condition is a problem that will be solved with time, but it will take several months at best to get it sung 100,000 times.
Moreover, condition number 3 is… ︎ If you are unlucky, you may have to live like this forever. Because you never know when or how a crisis will occur.
“Keuung~Black boy. Are you awake?”
At that moment, Ronica woke up from the inn bed.
I thought as I stared at him.
To satisfy this condition… ︎.
‘I’m sorry, but hang out a little bit for me.’
I have no choice but to use expedient methods.
“Oh! Black guy. Where are you going all of a sudden!!?”
I jumped out the open window and ran away.
“Black ahhh!!!”
Tiring!
◎︎ As of now, your name has been called 3724 times.
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