“So why’s it here? In fact, can you even make a work?” (Hiiro)
“Nn~ Boya, even though you’re a Gabranth, you don’t know this? That reminds me, you don’t seem to have a nameless bracelet…are you really an adventurer, boya?” (Rarashik)
Hiiro was at a loss as to how he should respond. Hiiro was simply not a [Gabranth]. He only used to disguise himself, not to equip himself with a . From what he heard Arnold tell him, all Gabranth Adventurers wear a bracelet in order to draw its powers when in combat.
Not possessing the bracelet would mean he would be unable to use the skill, severely limiting his battle potential. Arnold glanced at Hiiro, fidgeting as he also tried to come up with a response.
“Nn? No, a while back you used that strange skill, right?…boya, what in the world….” (Rarashik)
Hiiro remembered when he was seen using his .
“Also, you’re of the same race as the little miss, right? You don’t possess a bracelet that she has, you’re able to use a strange skill. On top of that, your knowledge of the is severely limited…”
Hiiro was gradually being cornered. Seeing that, Arnold was unable to further witness the situation. However, Hiiro’s attitude did not change. It was the same, nonchalant demeanor as usual.
“Don’t return a question with a question. If you intend to pry further, you don’t mind if I go, right?” (Hiiro)
As Hiiro indifferently made his response, he narrowed his eyes as he met Rarashik’s stare. Thinking that Rarashik had been angered, Arnold shivered. However, the first to break the staring contest was Rarashik.
“Ha~, it can’t be helped. Even though my curious heart is aching, I guess I should leave the questions for later. Besides, since you seem to be insisting that I finish off my earlier explanation, I’ll stop asking you questions.” (Rarashik)
“Aa, although asking Ossan about it is fine with me.” (Hiiro)
“Aaaa~aaaa~, I really wanna know. Hey boya, want to become my experiment subject?”
“I refuse.” (Hiiro)
“Uu~, even though such an existence has sparked my curiosity~” (Rarashik)
Rarashik hugged her shoulders with both hands, wriggling about with her cheeks flushed. “What a disturbing little girl’ is what flashed through Hiiro’s mind.
“Meh, it can’t be helped. No one would agree to anything a stranger asked of them.” (Rarashik)
“Putting that aside, are you going to talk or not?” (Hiiro)
Putting on a displeased face, Rarashik spoke.
“I got it, I got it. I’ll tell you, alright? Listen up, this [] is a different existence compared to those that live naturally in this world.” (Rarashik)
“…what do you mean?” (Hiiro)
“I’m assuming that you already know that when you awaken the bracelet, you’ll form a contract with a [] which will grant the bracely a name.”
“Aaah” (Hiiro)
“Arnold contracted with the which made his bracelet a , whereas the little miss formed a contract with the , creating a . However, even if we say we form a contract, the contracted are not those that are normally present in this world. The is contracted are those that lay dormant within the contractor.” (Rarashik) (E: This was a bit tough. Basically, it’s something like a familiar that sleeps within the one who made the contract.)
“Dormant?” (Hiiro)
“Yeah. The Ganbranth were originally an existence formed by beasts that became integrated with [s].” (Rarashik)
“Hou~” (Hiiro)
If what she said was true. The Ganbranth could be considered as that obtained a bigger frame.
“Well, a long time ago we were called . We didn’t have a humanoid form like now. As time passed, we slowly transformed to make living easier. It is ironic that we ended up with a humanoid form.” (Rarashik)
It is true that being in a human form is better than being in an animal form. In human form, one is able to freely use his or her arms and legs. With it would also be easier to create tools and objects as well.
“But at the same time the Grabranth also became weaker. I don’t know how and why but we seem to have lost the ability to use magic. However, it seemed that our physical abilities and life force was increased.” (Rarashik)
“I see, that could be the reason why you have beast-like flexibility, mobility, and vitality. You were able to manifest the strength of your .” (Hiiro)
“Yes, but it doesn’t change the fact that we are weaker than before. We have the power of the within ourselves.” (Rarashik)
Rarashik pounded her chest when she said so.
“I see, the is the trigger to wake up that spirit right?” (Hiiro)
“Oh, you are pretty sharp. But if you don’t have enough strength this bracelet won’t activate though.” (Rarashik)
“So it is sort of similar to a booster then?” (Hiiro)
Truthfully, it was amazing for someone to be able to make something like this. It is just like her father, it could be considered the discovery of the century.
“Booster huh? That is not completely wrong. It is something that draws out a person’s and then amplifies it to the limit.” (Rarashik)
“So, if we draw upon the , it means that we draw upon our own power right? Then, wouldn’t it mean that we are making a contract with ourselves?” (Hiiro)
“Well, simply put, the . is just another you. A soul that existed in the past, exists even now without and end. We call them ” (Rarashik)
“So you made a contract with this ?” (Hiiro)
“Aa, yes, Yuki you see before you is a manifestation of the . However, only a few Gabranth are able to do something like this.” (Arnold)
Hiiro looked at Arnold with expectation.
“Either way, I am still unable to something something like ” (Arnold)
He said with a sulking expression and dropped his shoulders. At that moment, Hiiro remembered the skill that he saw on her the status screen.
(That is the ability to summon that thing huh)
Hiiro looked at the cute rabbit Yuki who was doing things in it area of influence
(To think the roots of the Gabranth is this is very interesting)
It was a good idea to learn about this right now. If a person, pretending to be a Gabranth didn’t’ know something like this, it would raise the suspicion of those around that person. It was good fortune to be hear something like that right now
“U…” (Muir)
At that moment, Muir woke and Arnold hastily moved beside Mui and started talking to her.