"It can negate one instance of direct damage from the front, and if timed right, it can even reflect that damage... Holy shit! A shield parry. Now that's interesting."
This unexpected reward came as a delightful surprise to Greg, because the skill was simply perfect for him as he was now.
Anyone else with this skill would probably play it safe and only use it to save their life.
But Greg was different. He also had Intangibility, so he could boldly attempt a shield parry without worry. Even if the parry failed, he could simply use Intangibility to evade the attack.
What would normally be an extremely dangerous move posed no threat to him at all.
He could use this lifesaving skill as an offensive one.
"Things really are different once you're back home. Those four points of luck from my talent bonus are seriously pulling their weight!"
After blinking to close the panel, Greg set off toward the deeper reaches in high spirits.
"Let's keep going, then. We've already wasted quite a bit of time along the way."
"Mm..."
Ellie murmured her agreement, then glanced at the Monster's corpse on the ground.
She had already known that her young master's power was extraordinary, but now it seemed far stronger than even she had expected.
Watching Greg's retreating back, Ellie suddenly felt worried.
She worried that the Goddess of Night, who had given her young master this strange power, might do something terrible to him. The worst possibility was...
"Oi, Ellie, what are you standing back there daydreaming for? Come on."
Greg's voice interrupted her thoughts.
"I know. Could you stop shouting? Honestly, you idiot young master."
Ellie tightened her grip on her sword and quickly followed him.
At the same time, she made up her mind.
*I really do