Chapter 38 – Powered up Holy Maiden
Leaving the house, I stretched my body under the blue sky.
I pick up the enhanced Gale Tulle and carry it on my shoulder. Alright, let’s get fired up and go～.
“Umm”
“What’s is it, Skor? Do you need to use the bathroom?”
“N-no, that’s not it! I’ve leveled up a bit!”
“Level up～?”
Well, humans don’t have levels. That’s why the world emphasizes “skills”. In other words, it seems that Skor is talking about skills.
“Yeah. I got an offshoot of the Heal skill, and two new skills manifested.”
It seems that there are cases in which new skills can be learn by using skills and training them to a certain extent. I heard this from Alfred.
“Hee, what kind of skills?”
“Do you want me to tell you～?”
Skor brings her face closer to me with a smile. Even up close, she has a well-proportioned face… I feel embarrass with her being so close.
“Well, um…”
“I understand. Then please pat my head.”
“…Huh? Why?”
“I won’t tell you unless you pat my head.”
Seriously? What a condition. But I’m curious… Ugh! Well, I’m also curious about how Skor’s elf’s blond hair feels.
Well, Alfred taught me that a girl’s hair is sacred, so don’t touch it easily… but, Skor demands me to ‘pat her head’. This is with her consent.
“Are you really okay with this?”
“Yes!”
She thrusts her head out as if to say “hurry up”. Looking at her like this, her hair is incredibly glossy. No split ends, perfectly smooth. Is it okay to touch something taboo like this? I might get punished, but…
Alright, let’s go with the momentum.
I timidly reach out my hand.
“Here I go…”
“…please”
I gently touched Skor’s head and was amazed at how comfortable it felt. It’s so fluffy. Is this a legendary sacred beast or something? Actually, I’ve never met a sacred beast! According to rumors, it’s incredibly comfortable to touch, and if you entrust yourself to it, you’ll be able to sleep peacefully like you’re in heaven.
“How is it, Skor?”
“It feels good… I’m so happy that Rasty-san is patting my head.”
Like a child, she entrusted herself to me and relaxed completely. It makes me happy that she has come this close to me.
I pat her head until Skor was satisfied. Gradually, she leaned towards me and pushed me down… Hey, eh!
“W-what’s wrong?”
“……I feel like I’m getting sleepy.”
“Hey, don’t fall asleep! What about your skills?”
“Oh, right. I’m sorry.”
Even as she fell down, Skor told me about the details of her skills.”
[Kirie][Lv.1]
[Skill]
[Effect]
Cast support magic on oneself or target.
Gives a bonus of +1% to all stats and increases the Luck (LUK) stat. The bonus increases by +1% per level increase. Maximum level of the skill is 10.
[Gloria][Lv.1]
[Skill]
[Effect]
Increases user or target’s attack/movement speed by 1%. The effect increases by an additional 1% per level increase. Maximum level of the skill is 10.
Oh, this is Skor’s new skill. She originally learned the healing magic ‘Heal’, but now she can also use support magic.
“Well done, Skor! You’re becoming more like a Holy Maiden. I’ll praise you.”
I was so happy with Skor’s growth that I patted her head more.
“Hehe…♪ Rasty-san, I love you♪” 1 “好きです” is a Japanese phrase that means “I like you” or “I love you” depending on the context and the degree of formality.
The word “suki” (好き) in Japanese is commonly used to express liking or affection towards someone or something. When combined with the verb “desu” (です), which is a polite copula in Japanese, it becomes a polite expression to convey one’s feelings of liking or love towards another person.
Alright, my motivation is skyrocketing.
Let’s gather materials quickly and steadily!!”
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