Clang, clang――...
Footsteps echoed through the secret underground facility of the Great Church.
"Here we go. The Holy Knights of the Holy Kingdom are an important force, and the sixth of the Thirteen Holy Swords, Kokoro Anarski-chan has arrived."
The heavy door was opened by a flirtatious voice by a beautiful woman with a dark grey ponytail.
He is in his mid-twenties.
The refined light armor exudes a solemn atmosphere befitting a high-ranking holy knight affiliated with the church.
On the other hand, her beautiful face, which could be mistaken for that of a saint, is tinged with a thick madness.
The glint in his eyes flickers suspiciously, the glint of a bankrupt person that cannot be hidden by a frivolous attitude.
A voice calls out to Kokoro Anarski, a Holy Knight who exudes such an unusual aura.
"You're here. That's slow for you, the 'fastest' Holy Knight."
A beautiful female priest who controls the black mist.
He is roughly the same age as Kokoro Anarski and is a young, powerful man in the Holy Kingdom of Romalia.
「No no, even this was quite rushed, you know? It took a bit of time to "save" the heathen demi-humans. Those guys are strong. Anyway, more importantly,
Kokoro Anarski narrowed his eyes while making excuses after being lightly reprimanded by the head priestess.
"They found him? The Holy Knight who was missing in the Imperial City."
"Yeah, that's why I called you."
The head priestess lowered her voice.
And he said it clearly:
"Top priority assassination target: the Holy Knight. Either send him to the Imperial City for protection, or kill him before he grows too uncontrollable."
An order that should never be given by a high-ranking church official.
However, after making this assertion as if it were a matter of course, the head priest explained the details of the request.
"They are located on the edge of the Imperial Capital, in the dungeon city of Sancrid. Even if we were to send in the Holy Knights, it would be difficult to openly pass through other countries, and most importantly, the march would take too much time. On that point, if you were alone, you would be able to launch a surprise attack before the Holy Knights leave the city."
"Well, I suppose so. Well then, let's get to work as usual. I can expect a generous reward from the donations I squeeze out of the happy-headed believers."
Kokoro Anarski also accepts the abnormal orders as a matter of course.
However, this time there was a hint of doubt on Kokoro's face.
"That's quite strange. A Holy Knight is supposed to be someone that would increase the authority of the church, so why did they assassinate him without even trying to appease him? Is there something that is inconvenient for the church leadership? Well, I guess a church that is so rotten that they keep a Holy Knight like me would find a young sprout who is stronger and more popular than them to be an eyesore."
"The secret to a long life is to focus on your work without asking unnecessary questions."
The head priestess let out a low voice in response to Kokoro's simple question.
Kokoro gave her a forced shrug.
"I know, I know. I wonder how many Holy Knights have been wiped out over the past few years because of unnecessary doubts. Well, I was the one who eliminated most of them though... Haha, doing things like this is why even the
Saying this jokingly, Kokoro Anarski turned around.
"Well, about the request, I'm fine with it. To be honest, I just want to enjoy killing in the name of. I honestly don't care about the reason. If I make a clumsy dig and get noticed by the higher-ups, I'd rather just do it."Absolute JusticeGod
"Wait."
As Kokoro immediately begins to assassinate the Holy Knight, the head priest calls out to her.
This is because I haven't yet told him about the points to be careful about regarding this request.
"I can't prove it for sure, but it's highly likely that the Holy Knights have gotten the impression that the church cannot be trusted. In addition, the Dungeon City is a place that dislikes church interference to begin with. This time, conceal your identity. I will arrange for you to get any magic items you need."
Due to various circumstances, I cannot go into details about this, but… the head priestess continued, her body trembling slightly for some reason.
"The Holy Knights may have some mysterious companions. Their method is unknown, but they are skilled enough to stop the dungeon from collapsing. Don't let your guard down."
"Huh? Who do you think I am?"
Kokoro Anarski quirked up the corners of her mouth at the head priestess's advice.
"Level 300. There aren't many people who can defeat me, a
Although he spoke arrogantly, his eyes were never careless.
Kokoro Anarski, the Holy Law Kingdom's assassin guerrilla knight, ran calculations through his cloudy eyes in order to complete his new mission efficiently...workEnjoy
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A few days have passed since the Dungeon City Collapse Incident was safely resolved.
In the dungeon city, bustling with reconstruction work, I let out a small sigh.
"Hmm, Sophia-san, there's no useful information..."
Sophia was being manipulated by someone who seemed to be a powerful figure in the Holy Kingdom of Romalia - that is, the church.
I thought that she might be able to tell me many things, such as why the church was pursuing Alicia, a Holy Knight, and why those within the church were going so far as to perform suspicious rituals in an attempt to cause chaos in the empire.
But,
"…I'm sorry…I have a vague memory of when I was being driven by that black mist…and I don't really get it…about being taken to the Holy Land…"
Just to be sure, I ordered her to recall everything she knew using the
In the end, the church's aim remains unclear.
But,
"...Whatever the reason, not only did he turn Sophia into a vengeful demon, he also tried to kill a lot of people when the dungeon collapsed. His reason for pursuing Alicia is definitely not good."
So, all I can do now is get stronger so I can protect Alicia.
I suddenly display my status plate.
Elio Scarlett, 14 years old, Human, Incubus, Level 290
Possessed Skills
Unrivaled Lv15
Master-Servant Contract (No Level)
Penis shape change Lv12
Phallic Transformation Level 12
Phallic separation Lv10
Opposite sex special effect (no level)
Penis Regeneration Lv10
Automatic penis transformation (no level)
Local wife (no level)
Sex Room Creation (Lv1)
Completely immune to mental control (no level)
Automatic transformation (no level)
Familiarization (no level)
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"Just before reaching the level 300 mark, he has exceeded the skill limits… his growth rate is definitely not normal… and he is also coming up with some skills that I don't really understand."
Even I'm a little taken aback by how my Incubus status has grown since the last battle and the series of friendships I've had.
Breaking the skill limits literally means breaking through level 10, which is the skill proficiency limit.
Compared to previous level-ups, the rate of increase in power per level slowed down, but the level cap was much higher. This was the domain of non-humans...in other words, those who could be counted on as heroes, and it was also said to be the key to breaking through the individual's level limit.
Since the number of people who have been able to break through the limits is small, even I, coming from a noble family, don't really know the details.
"Well anyway, I'm very grateful that I was able to break through my limits in this situation. I need to train again in the dungeon so that I can protect Alicia from the church's henchman."
Still, there are concerns.
When I looked into Sophia's memories during the Overwrite Friendship, I felt a connection to the black haze. I may be overthinking it, but... I can't shake the feeling that I sensed Alicia's presence.
"I might be being a bit sensitive, but… it might be best to leave the dungeon city within one month, the earliest that Holy Law can dispatch troops. Taking Sophia with you, as she is likely to attract Holy Law's attention."
But even if you leave the dungeon city, the church's eyes are on you in many places. It's certainly (relatively) safest to hide in the hustle and bustle of the dungeon city, where the church's authority cannot reach. Hmm, what a dilemma.
My imagination leaps to the point where I'm thinking maybe I should just go straight to the depths of the dungeon and use the
"No, no, that's too much... I don't think my magical powers will last, and I feel like I'll never be able to go back to a normal life."
Just yesterday, Alicia got so excited seeing Sophia and me getting along so well that we ended up getting along until she fainted... (So Alicia is still sleeping in my bed in the room.)
Feeling a little scared at the thought of my brain and ethics being destroyed by my decadent life with Alicia and the others, I headed to the inn's courtyard to calm down.
We have some time to decide what to do with the church for now, so let's not be too hasty.
Just as I was about to try drinking some freshly drawn well water to change my mood, that's when it happened.
"Ahh! Customer! No, no!"
The inn's poster girl, a cat beastman, came running over in a panic.
He's the one who sometimes tidies up the sheets in Alicia and me's room and looks awkward (sorry).
If you're wondering what it is,
"There's been something strange with the well water since this morning! Please refrain from drinking it, and even from washing your face with it!"
"Eh...Whaaat?!"
Looking at the water pumped from the well, I couldn't help but let out a gasp.
This was because the water, which is usually clear, colorless, cold and delicious, was murky like sludge.
I quickly looked through my appraisal crystal and saw,
"Water: Miasma Contamination"
"Wh, why did this suddenly happen..."
And just as I was confused――
"Oh, there you are. Seriously, lodging costs money, so I've been telling you to come to our base many times. It's a pain to look for you."
A beast woman other than the poster girl appears in the inn's courtyard.
Turning around at the familiar voice, I saw that it was the Empress Brigade's number two, Liza Suspayne-san, standing there.
Liza-san must have been guided by the poster girl, as she thanked her lightly and then turned to face me.
"Hey Elio, I need a favor."
Then she lowered her voice and, with a serious expression, told me, who was confused by the strange behavior of the well.
"Since this morning, the wells and rivers in the city have been acting strangely. I need your help in solving this problem, so please come with me to the headquarters of the Empress Brigade."Lewd beast