Chapter 97
Transcendental Grade Skills: Vitality Shift (Proficient), Reinforcement Magecraft (Excellent) -- Simultaneously activates multiple enhancements.
Bloodline Skill: Demon Possession (Mastered): Demon Heart (Weak)
Enhancement Points: 1
Specialization points: 0
That idiot, he's putting on an act in front of us again.
The senior and Hayasaka exchanged a glance; despite their pretentiousness, they could sense the power in each other's presence.
Leaving aside other things, those three Chaos-level (Level 3) items are very powerful, and the key is that they complement all his abilities.
He is indeed a melee specialist with high burst damage, and he also has a gradually improving bloodline skill, the Demon Heart, which binds all items and skills together.
"It seems your combat system is complete. The next step is to fill in the gaps." Hayasaka Ai sighed, a hint of envy in her voice.
"For two instances, this is indeed fast, and the power boost brings a sense of pleasure." Yuki glanced at the current panel, suppressing a smile, and said to the two, "I've also finished writing your plans. Let's see if there's anything that needs to be modified."
Yuki pulled out two sticky notes and accurately flicked them into their hands; the few lines of writing were filled with painstaking effort.
Mai Sakurajima needs no introduction. Her two specializations are, of course, the All-in characteristic, which should be leveled up to LV3 first. Her enhancement points are divided into two, one for 'Light-Covering Prayer Rite' and the other for 'Singer's White Veil'.
Hayasaka Ai is a bit complicated. She is a sub-DPS character who can stand on her own, and Death Knell Revolver is already powerful enough. Going any higher would be too much for her to handle.
"Use both specialization points on physical strength, use one enhancement point for the third forging of 'Death Knell,' and save the other to upgrade the Storm Cleaver?" Hayasaka Ai read carefully, slowly raising her eyebrows.
Are you trying to make me a player who relies on item-based strategies?
"To be precise, you're a powerful item-based player. You've always been destined for Chaos Item." Yuki chuckled and casually remarked, "Back under the Crimson Moon, the first thing you obtained was Chaos Item. Tsk, if you had Hiyori's comforting medicine back then, things would have been much easier for you."
This comment was quite accurate, leaving Hayasaka Ai speechless. Thinking back, if there really were a powerful painkiller, she would be even stronger than Yuki. Unfortunately, there are no "ifs".
All the enhancement points are invested in item upgrades, and the specialization points are used on physical attributes. The specialization is considered team support, which is quite unique.
She quickly used up her points according to Yuki's plan, glanced at her panel, and asked with some curiosity:
"I'm an item-based player, my senior is a trait-based player, what kind of player are you?"
"Me?" Yuki pondered for a long time, then raised his right hand, making a gesture that offended the Koreans.
"Knows a little bit of everything."
Chapter Nine: Stabilizing the Backyard
As players level up, each player's unique characteristics become more pronounced, except that Yuki's growth is slightly faster.
Based on the Tyrant's experience, most players will determine their development direction after three dungeons. This Reincarnation Game looks complicated, but it is actually quite simple and straightforward.
There are only four ways to become stronger: items, skills, traits, and physical strength. Most people use their first enhancement point during the beginner dungeon to determine their future path.
Some are like buckets, adept at handling all directions; some are focused on their special ability, Limit what others cannot take away; and some, like Curly Hair, go all in on a single skill, investing all their upgrade points.
"To put it bluntly, this is a team game where you fight each other but also need to cooperate a lot."
Yuki stood in the bathroom, staring blankly at her reflection in the mirror. The Demon Hospital and Bloodthirsty Red Moon bore no resemblance whatsoever, but they shared one thing in common:
That is, cooperation between players. If one player is missing, the others will also die. However, this cooperation can be either proactive or reactive.
With such a difficult game difficulty, it's almost impossible to get through by relying on a strong player. Even someone like Shiina Hiyori managed to keep up with me thanks to her special abilities.
Yuki certainly had an element of judging by appearance, but the game was too difficult, Hiyori didn't perform well, he wouldn't stop and wait.
My advantage lies in knowing who is trustworthy and who is not, and I've actually managed to build up a decent team.
Looking down slightly, Yuki saw two cups on the shelf and unconsciously smiled.
It seems to be more than just the core team.
Pushing open the door, the old air conditioner whirred softly. The lights in the room were off, and two bodies were writhing on the single bed.
That afternoon nap was great! By the time they finished discussing business, it was already late at night. Hayasaka Ai and Mai Sakurajima had no choice but to stay. They had originally wanted to go to a hotel, but Yuki gave them an irrefutable reason:
"It's Friday, and they think they can find a hotel room at this hour? Don't underestimate college students' hormones."
The two of them were stunned for a full five seconds before blushing and kicking him out of the room. They washed up and went to bed before letting Yuki in.
The clothes were neatly folded at the head of the bed. The single bed was narrow, so the two of them had to sleep embracing each other. But as Yuki tiptoed past the bed, a head popped out like a rabbit's head in the grass.
Under the hazy moonlight, Mai Sakurajima's eyes gleamed, filled with vigilance.
"Senior, I didn't mean to raid you at night, I was just passing by." Yuki looked completely innocent. His rented room was too small, so he had to sleep on a makeshift bed in the middle of the living room.
"I doubt you'd dare." Mai Sakurajima was confident enough, after all, they had been 'living together' for a week and Yuki had never done anything inappropriate.
"So could you try to make Hayasaka relax a bit? She's practically glued to the wall."
The other head was still tucked under the covers, shifting slightly uncomfortably.
"Hehe, Hayasaka, so there are some things that can't be hidden even if you wear a mask."
"What's with that 'wonderful' look on your face, senior?"
"Mind your own business." Mai Sakurajima rolled her eyes at the other person, staring straight at the ceiling. "Speaking of which, are we really going to go find Hiyori?"
"You're not so comfortable that you don't want to leave, are you? Okay, okay, I'll be serious." Yuki first chuckled, then wiped his face with his hand, returning to a serious expression like a Sichuan opera face-changing act.
"We must go. This is the most important thing upon our return, both for Hayasaka and for all of us."
Yuki never gave a reason, and Mai Sakurajima didn't argue either, nodding and choosing to trust him. This involved a game of strategy between the players.
What are you going to do now?
"Let's go to sleep. You can chat with me if you want, senior."
"You slept so much during the day and drank so much coffee, how could you still fall asleep?"
"My kidneys are perfectly fine, I'm not going to chat with you anymore, I'm sleepy."
Yuki yawned, returned to the center of the living room, pulled back the quilt and lay down. Mai Sakurajima, with her eyes open, hadn't even heard 'goodnight' before faint snoring could be heard.
Are you really asleep?
Somewhat disbelieving, she sat up and glanced over there, and sure enough, she saw the boy asleep, not reacting for a long time.
"He can stay awake for days on end in a dungeon, but after returning, he's like a dead pig. I really don't understand this idiot."
"It's very simple. Someone like him, who is always scheming against others and constantly on edge, will be full of openings once he feels safe."
Hayasaka Ai explained, and reached out to pull the blanket up, but Mai Sakurajima's gaze fell on her, and she instinctively looked away.
"Hehe, Hayasaka- san is surprisingly innocent. When I first met you at the Ancient Castle, I thought you were that kind of woman." Mai Sakurajima turned her head and saw a girl wearing a Yuki T-shirt huddled in the corner.
She lay on her side, her blonde hair cascading across the pillow, her round neckline revealing large expanses of white skin, with a glimpse of cleavage, indicating that her figure was even better than her own.
Mai Sakurajima is a bit strange, though; why doesn't she take off her underwear when she sleeps?
"I already told you it's an illusion, this creates a huge contrast with your usual appearance." Hayasaka Ai forcefully pulled up the blanket to cover her beautiful figure, then noticed Mai Sakurajima staring at her chest and gently licked her lips.
What are you looking at?
Why don't you take off your bra when you sleep? Don't you feel stuffy?
"Cough cough, I'm used to it. But you were completely unprepared. Aren't you afraid that pig-head will get away with it?"
A cleverly countered question, Mai Sakurajima immediately looked away. "He's a pig's head, but he wouldn't do that."
These words were somewhat contradictory, yet they made Hayasaka Ai nod in agreement. Yuki were truly so shameless, he would have done it long ago under the Crimson Moon, and they would no longer be able to entrust their backs to each other with peace of mind.
"Senior, how long has the Reincarnation Game been going on?"
"From entering the Bloodthirsty Red Moon, plus the relatively short time spent at the Demon Hospital, it's been a total of twelve days."
"Only twelve days..."
The two girls lay back down on the bed, shoulder to shoulder, eyes open, staring at the ceiling, a strange feeling arising from the sound of someone snoring.
Two instances and two return trips in total, twelve days felt longer than a year to them. No wonder no one was exposed. Twelve days is very short in a semester and not enough to arouse suspicion.
"Hayasaka, would you have imagined this twelve days ago?"
Mai Sakurajima asked a pointless question, "Twelve days isn't enough to even get to know a stranger, let alone become friends, go through life and death together, or lie on a man's bed together in a daze."
"Besides 'dreamlike' or 'illusory,' I can't find any other words to describe it."
"Yes, it's really amazing." Mai Sakurajima's voice gradually weakened, the inexplicable tension disappeared, and her eyelids grew heavier and heavier.
Good night, and remember, no night raids.
"The same goes for my senior."
"I wouldn't."
"That's not necessarily true; let's keep each other in check."
"Who wants to supervise you...?"
The sound grew softer and softer until only the even sound of breathing remained.
Ring ring.
The sea breeze seeped in through the deliberately left cracks in the window, mingling with the moonlight, like a gentle hand caressing the room. It brushed against the sleeping girl, stirring her mingled golden and black hair, and then brushed against the boy's face.
A moment later, her red eyes widened.
Damn it, why don't you launch a night raid then?
The next day, Yuki slept until noon before getting up. The food was already on the table, with a note next to it.
Hayasaka and I went out, so I heated up my food and ate it myself. What an idiot, sleeping so much!
I wanted to make you coffee, but your senior wouldn't allow it, so you'll have milk instead.
I barely slept a wink all night, while you two slept like logs.
Yuki rubbed his messy hair. Perhaps it was the anticipation, or perhaps it was the stimulation from the coffee, but he finally drifted off to sleep late into the night. He didn't do anything, just stared blankly at the two people's fair legs sticking out from under the covers.
The two of them together actually hinder their abilities; we should separate them in the future.
Yuki summarized, he smiled, stuffed a sandwich into his mouth, took a sip of milk, and looked out the window at the sea.
Security is something that is given to each other. Hayasaka Ai and Mai Sakurajima seem to be acting strangely, their feelings for each other are actually growing rapidly. At least their private conversation last night was like that of best friends.
After swallowing the last bite of his sandwich, Yuki simply stood up.
With the backyard secured, we can now move forward with the plan. We'll head to Tokyo today.
Chapter Ten: Time Has Run Out in This World
What happens when everyday youthful days collide with Reincarnation Game? What are the diametrically opposed outcomes?
Yuki didn't know the answer, but he understood that it meant a high elimination rate. Those who survived must have some special skills. If he had to find suitable people in the daily life of youth, he would always have some advantages.
Like Advanced Nurturing High School, it involves competition, elimination, points, games, and rewards.
These things are very familiar to them, at least to other high school students, and even the worst students will adapt much better.
What role will I play later?
As the Shinkansen headed towards Tokyo, Hayasaka Ai looked out the window, feeling inexplicably nervous.
Mai Sakurajima- senpai went ahead to Kanagawa to handle her comeback, so she accompanied Yuki to Tokyo. I still remember the suspicious look in her eyes.
"Just drop by, we're just going to say hello." Yuki browsed the forum; he hadn't been reading books lately, spending all his time as an internet addict.
Hayasaka Ai a white shirt and a brown, slightly wavy wig, making her look more like a college student than him. However, when interacting with Hayasaka Ai, who was fixed in 'player' mode, one couldn't keep spouting witty remarks.
"There must be a player group in this school, and they are hostile to the Shinomiya Group. I want to confirm one thing: if all goes well, I can get a lot of information out of him."
Hayasaka Ai also knew about this, having witnessed the player conflicts firsthand, and understood that Yuki possessed a unique advantage.
He had intelligence in the open, while others were in the shadows; even Chun was completely taken aback.
Is it Advanced Nurturing High School?
She recalled this prestigious school, which claimed to have a 100% success rate in achieving its goals of further education and employment, and had a vague impression of it.
This high school is different from Shuchiin. Even though both are elite schools, there is a huge difference between them. One school is mostly composed of rich kids and powerful kids, while the other school is full of ambitious students who believe in the law of the jungle.
"The students inside are difficult to deal with. Shuchiin has no dealings with them and looks down on them."