First, in order to avoid changing your occupational structure, don't make too many changes all at once.
I tried to get to level 1 Angel first, and then looked down to experience it.
As the Seed of the World Tree emitted a faint seven-colored light, Higashino Makoto quickly noticed the change.
"The Wrath of the Salt King and Great Catastrophe skills are still usable."
Both of these skills require a job level of Lv5 to learn, and I haven't lowered my job level for either of them!
Higashino Makoto was somewhat excited, after all, the Inverted God was originally a profession that only humans could obtain, and he originally thought it would conflict with the profession level.
Could it be that I'm finally going to soar to great heights?
After carefully examining his own strength, he began to frown again.
"But why don't I feel any increase in my strength?"
Perhaps the Angel class is too weak to be noticed?
That's not right!
Once you reach level 110, your self-awareness becomes extremely strong, allowing you to detect even the slightest changes.
Try again.
The Lv1 angel was then changed to a Lv1 Seraphim of the Stellar Heaven.
Sure enough, there was a noticeable increase in strength immediately.
But it wasn't as much as I had imagined.
The experiment continues--
After a period of experimentation, Higashino Makoto roughly understood his current situation.
First, the idea of constantly increasing racial levels to make oneself invincible in an instant failed.
The race level I can currently obtain is Lv10. Exceeding this level will cause the race level to occupy the job level, disrupting my job build.
Moreover, my overall level did not increase; it remained at Lv110.
Higashino Makoto drew a conclusion.
His own Lv10 "Limit Transcender" level seems somewhat similar to the "genius" profession unique to this world.
This Lv10 Limit Transcender provides a significant boost to basic attributes during upgrades.
It can also be changed to other job levels or race levels without affecting the original job structure.
In addition to comprehensively enhancing his existing professional skills, he also improved his talents.
For example, the ability to easily sense magic, freely change skill forms, accelerate casting, and even potentially achieve casting without casting is probably due to the effects of being a "Limit Transcender".
Previously, I had included these bonuses in the basic magic class.
After all, their own job level is already maxed out, so they can't break through the original limitations of their job.
After some consideration, Higashino Makoto ultimately assigned this Lv10 to --
Lv5: Seraphim of the High Heavens.
This is Seed of the World Tree can change—the highest-ranking angelic monster.
Lv5: Holy Elemental Elf Kingdom.
One of the highest-level elemental Elf Kingdom, a monster exceeding level 90 in the game YGGDRASIL.
Feeling the surging sacred energy within him, Higashino Makoto let out a long breath.
Although it wasn't as invincible as I had imagined, it was still significantly stronger than before.
Compared to before, the Seraphim of the High Heavens and the Holy Elemental Elf Kingdom now offer a significant boost to base stats.
In particular, the power of holy magic received a significant boost.
Upgrading increases attributes once, and reselecting a class or race will increase attributes again.
As expected of a unique class never before seen in the YGGDRASIL game, it's terrifyingly powerful!
It's probably only because the designers saw the server was about to shut down that they just randomly wrote down the stats, resulting in this level of strength.
In fact, Higashino Makoto felt that none of these things were the most important.
Most importantly, one can gain various resistances by constantly changing their race.
For example--
Becoming a "vampire" grants the following:
[No need for food, breathing, sleep, or rest]
[The effects of weakening magic are reduced]
[HP can be restored using negative energy]
[Necromantic Magic Resistance]
[Ability value damage is nullified]
[Psychic-related effects are ineffective]
[Critical Strike Invalid]
Night vision capability
[Instant death attacks are ineffective]
[Pain perception ineffective]
[Poison ineffective]
I won't list all the races, but almost all resistances can be easily obtained.
If you encounter some underhanded opponents, such as troublesome time or space-type enemies, you can easily gain resistance and turn the tables.
"It's a pity, we still have no clue how to raise the level cap."
Higashino Makoto carefully put away the Seed of the World Tree and began to think about something else.
Should we lend Ainz the Seed of the World Tree?
To transform him into a race of "nonsense".
If he were to use it, the possibility of transforming into a human or Elf Kingdom is unlikely, given the limited lifespan.
The most likely outcome is that they will transform into a race similar to demons, capable of eating and sleeping normally, and possessing eternal life.
However, Ainz didn't really value enjoyment; whether he ate well or slept well were things he didn't care about.
The only person he truly cared about was Nazarick.
It can probably only increase favorability by a very small amount.
However, it's likely that you'll gain a significant amount of favor with the guardian.
Is increasing the Guardian's affinity useful?
They are absolutely loyal to Ainz, just as the guardians of Novas Etier are absolutely loyal to themselves.
With just a word from Ainz, he'll still beat me up if he wants to, and he won't hold back just because of a slight increase in favorability.
And--
Will the Guardians of Nazarick simply take it by force?
Ainz wasn't really worried, since his desires were low and he was quite easy to talk to as long as Nazarick wasn't involved.
But if the guardians actually steal it, he won't punish the guardians who are treated as children for it.
Even if they wanted to change it, this prop was crucial to them, and Higashino Makoto wouldn't agree to it.
"It seems... there aren't enough benefits, and it might even lead to a falling out between myself and Ainz."
Unless, you secretly use it on Ainz and then confess afterwards.
This approach carries little risk, but the potential gains also seem limited.
It's true that I and Ainz are friends, but even brothers need to keep clear accounts, let alone friends.
Higashino Makoto has never been someone who values friendship highly, nor is he a good person in the traditional sense.
It's not that he's cold-blooded, it's just that his indifference and detachment from others' affairs have long been ingrained in him.
He wouldn't mind doing things that are easy to do and won't cause him any trouble, just like in the Dragon Kingdom.
But it's dangerous when it involves one's own interests.
They will not hesitate to make choices that prioritize their own interests and safety.
He valued himself most, then Novas Etier, and only then the rest.
Becoming friends with Ainz is solely because being his enemy would do more harm than good.
After all, if Nazarick becomes friends with Ainz, he will transform from a hidden threat into a resource that can be somewhat utilized.
And even if he wins a real fight, who knows if the World Item he possesses could cause irreparable damage to himself or Novas Etier?
If destroying Nazarick now would make him completely invincible, Higashino Makoto wouldn't hesitate much to take action.
Ultimately, it all comes down to weighing the pros and cons and making compromises.
She and Ainz didn't know each other before, and they became friends through deception.
However... we can barely be considered friends.
"Never mind, I'll just ask Ainz."
Communication magic activated--
"Ainz, I have a question for you."
"What is it?"
"So... if you found the Seed of the World Tree, would you choose to change your race?"
Ainz remained silent for a long time before finally giving his answer.
"Won't."
"What's the reason?"
"After all, my profession is built around the undead race, and changing my race would greatly reduce my strength."
"I see, I understand. I just didn't expect you to care so much about strength, Ainz. Looking at your build, I thought you didn't care about that."
"After all, games and reality are different."
"I understand. Sorry to bother you so suddenly."
"Nothing. Is there anything else?"
That's all. I won't bother you anymore.
"Okay, goodbye."
"Goodbye."
Higashino Makoto patted his face, revealing a somewhat amused and exasperated expression.
If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have been so conflicted.
He didn't dwell on anything else.
For example, you could use the Seed of the World Tree to change your race, enjoy the experience, and then change back.
"I'll help you again when I'm completely invincible."
Higashino Makoto reached a conclusion in his mind.