Inventors system - Chapter 70: Warlord 2

Different from my pursuers Emily was followed by what I would describe as ugly, black bugs with wings and lots of teeth.

Emily was running with all her might while about a dozen of these bugs were following after her. Using her ‘seer’ ability, I soon understood that she was all out of energy and couldn’t use any of her powers.

Well, I guess I could use those bugs as practice targets for my space ability and ice ability. The next second I directly jumped in front of Emily and condensed my ice affinity.

The next second trees around me started freezing and even air wasn’t spared seeing this result I suddenly had an idea, if I could freeze air which consisted of a max of 4% water then I should technically be able to freeze liquid inside the bodies of those beings. In order to try my theory, I started to mobilize all my concentration and started freezing the liquid in their bodies.

Affecting the living body was much more draining than affecting the environment and even though I could feel it working I know that this affinity of mine wasn’t strong enough to affect dozens of beings at the same time. Maybe if it was only one or two of them would work but for now, if I continued to count in it I would be in trouble. So, I decided to experiment with my other ability and decided to use fire this time. If I was alone I would’ve preferred to use space and practice it more but with Emily still, here I didn’t want to show this card just yet.

Different from my ice ability my fire ability was stronger and I had more control over it. Even if I didn’t refine it yet and didn’t use any specific way to cultivate it I still had quite a good understanding of it because of my previous life. So, while readying my dagger in one hand and fireball in the other I once again started attacking the black worms.

Noticing that my fire affinity was working better than expected, I understood that fire was their weakness, so I solely concentrated all my mental capacity on fire attacks. And it worked like a charm. The more I increased the heat of my fire the more painfully the worms wailed and soon their sleazy skin started bubbling and sizzling.

When I was done with them I noticed the change in Emily’s expression. She was now pale and cold sweat was dripping from her face and she looked at Me with a frightened expression. My next words did nothing to alleviate her fear.

“Darling, dinner is ready, I hope you like it well done. I am more of a medium-rare person so you can have it all. Don’t thank me.” Hearings my generous offer and seeing my face that had ‘Innocence’ written all over it Emily couldn’t help questioning all her existence.

“N…No. I also prefer it medium-rare.” Said Emily with a stutter while not daring to look at the worms that have now turned into charcoal.

“Hmm. Too bad. Now the meat I’ve prepared with such meticulousness will go to waste.” My face instantly turned grim and lonely.

‘ Hmm, how do I make this insolent person that dared to disturb my snack time eat these burnt worms?’ While thinking this my expression became lonelier and lonelier and my eyes instantly turned watery. I noticed Emily’s hesitant expression right away and just as I thought it worked I almost coughed up all my blood and guts when I heard a certain stupid system’s voice.

“Master, don’t be sad. If it will make you happy I will eat all the charcoal that you made. I am sure it must be delicious.”

If those words weren’t spoken by the ever so sincere jolly, they would no doubt be unable to finish this sentence safely, but I couldn’t help feeling helpless knowing that he meant every single word he said.10 minutes later poor Emily, who couldn’t stand the combined attack of the teary eyes and guilt now sat near the tree eating the worm charcoal and couldn’t help rethinking her life decisions.

The moment she agreed to eat the meat my expression changed and she knew she f*cked up.

The first thing that greeted me the next morning was the same screen with the message.{Congrats you’ve saved your first allay and have taken the first step towards saving the human race, but this is just beginning you must travel to the Gagra and gather more always on your way. As a reward for completing the first task, you will receive a map that will guide you to Gagra.}These screens looked a lot like system interfaces from my previous world were really weird. For some reason, despite being blind I could see them when using my ‘seer’ ability.

Of course, I didn’t see it like everyone else but it was like the screen itself was made out of magic particles and I could see its magic as I did with other beings. But I wasn’t sure if it was because of my ability or because the screen itself was special somehow.

After I and Emily had our breakfast we decided to follow the map and I decided not to leave Emily and fly solo. Ahh, my benevolent and kind heart will really get me in trouble someday. I mean it had totally nothing to do with the fact that she was a good cook or the fact that she had the potential to be a good maid, and it definitely had nothing to do with the fact that I had no one to care for me while Samael wasn’t here, I swear on the luck of the great God/ goddess who blessed me with my luck.

After following the map for 2 days straight and getting zero response from a$$hole panel we (I mean I) decided to take a nap and have some fun. I was, even more, convinced with my great idea when I heard that one of the demon king’s goons was occupying the village near and it was rumored that he had imprisoned a beauty in the tower. As a gentleman, I of course had to save the beauty it definitely had nothing to do with the fact that I just made a new tear gas #laugh_ 23ya66ass00of.

It was a gas that made people laugh and fart at the same time till they died of suffocation. I just really wanted to know if it would work on demons. I mean how funny it would be if the great demon king died from farting and laughing.

Thankfully I once again proved how great I am and the gas did kill most of the demons, but the most unexpected part of this story was the beauty we found .I mean I always knew that apple doesn’t fall far from the tree but my dear brother sure looked good in woman’s clothes, maybe too good.

When I first walked into the room, I saw my brother on top of Shio while both of them were laying on the floor. Of course, as an understanding sister, I couldn’t disturb their happy time so I tacitly excused myself.

‘Ahh. Young people sure are energetic. They sure don’t care about choosing the right place and time. Well, I guess it can’t be better than having your first time with an incredibly handsome and intelligent AI that you built, but my brother’s choice is acceptable. Shio wouldn’t be my first choice but not everyone can be as great as me.’

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Meanwhile, back in the room, Zoel who was seen by his sister in a woman’s clothes for the first time in his life thought about suicide. On top of that, he was even misunderstood by the said sister about having a relationship with his childhood best friend.

And while the brother and sister duo indulged themselves into fantasies no one knew the true thoughts of the said friend, as he helplessly comforted Zoel only to be glared at begrudgingly.

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After the reunion with Shio and Zoel, the group continued their journey towards the Gagra as planned.

Despite his numerous attempts to clear the misunderstanding with Morana, Zoel was every time killed with the phrases like ‘I wish you both happiness’ or ‘do you want to share the tent with Shio?’.

Each time Zoel would End the conversation with an even gloomier expression than one before.

Finally, out of options Zoel decided to leave the matter be for now.

Of course, Morana wasn’t truly clueless about the matter, but seeing as she was bored and they still had a long way to go, she couldn’t help having some fun, especially when the fun came to her doorstep by its own free will.

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