Capítulo 16: The Third Seed: Battle Behind the Girls' Dorm
# Riku Takahashi's Perspective
Riku Takahashi cursed his birth.
"It's all because of my genes, because I got unlucky with my parents!"
He was prone to gaining weight, his face wasn't well-formed, and he had no confidence in himself. He had no friends and could count on one hand the number of times he had a proper conversation with the opposite sex. He always spent his time as an outcast in the class, but advancing to Hero High School was supposed to change his life. No, it was supposed to change it.
Even after going to the prestigious Hero High School, Riku Takahashi's life didn't change dramatically. He had a talent that only one in a thousand possessed, but among the eggs of explorers with the same talent, he was nothing special.
Once again, he felt a sense of inferiority. That feeling of inferiority swelled up and his corrupted heart became susceptible to evil. Thus, he was chosen by the Seed.
"Ha, ha, with the power of this Seed, I can fulfill my desires...!"
Riku Takahashi stared at a photo stuck to the wall of his dorm room. In the photo, there was a beautiful girl in a hakama with a dignified expression.
"Shibahime Kamika, ha, ha, I am also a chosen one...!"
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# Makoto Akaya's Perspective
The stars were sparkling brightly in the night sky. Spring had ended, and summer was approaching, but the nights were still chilly. I zipped up my tracksuit to the top and stretched in front of the boys' dormitory.
"So, who do I need to beat up?"
"Nyan (Translation: The target should be near the girls' dormitory.)"
"The girls' dormitory? Could it be a student of this school, and a girl? I feel a bit reluctant to beat up a girl."
"Nyan (Translation: Remember how you usually treat Shibahime Kamika. It's troublesome if you suddenly act like you're kind to girls now.)"
Kamika is different. She's done a lot of nasty things to me. Although, it's true that I cause her trouble too.
"Nyan (Translation: Before that, I have something to give you.)"
The Tree Cat pulled out a syringe from somewhere. It was a dirty, filthy syringe.
"What's this?"
"Nyan (Translation: 'Blue Blood'.)"
I don't understand even when you say that. The item display shows that it's an abnormal substance.
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'Blue Blood'
Ancient medical instrument used by magicians
Effect: Converts HP to MP
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"Nyan (Translation: Akaya-kun, you're in a weak state with no MP right now. Use this syringe to prepare yourself.)"
"Thanks, Tree Cat. I'll use it gratefully."
By stabbing it once, it takes in HP into the syringe, converts HP to MP inside the syringe, and you can recover MP by stabbing yourself again. Is it really okay to stab and withdraw it repeatedly? I have serious doubts, but let's give it a try.
I stabbed my wrist with the old syringe. Then, the syringe was filled with a blue liquid. Should I stab myself again to return the blue content to my body?
I feel a strong sense of lethargy, but let's go ahead and do it.
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[Status]
Makoto Akaya
Level: 0
Health: 1 / 100
Magic: 22 / 400
Defense: 0
Strength: 30,000
Skill: 300
Intelligence: 0
Resistance: 0
Agility: 0
Mystery: 0
Spirit: 0
[Skill]
'Basic Health'
'Basic Magic' × 4
'Basic Skill' × 3
'Advanced Strength' × 3
'Harden'
'Soften'
'Stick'
'Fly with Strength'
'Pull'
'Hold'
'Bend'
[Equipment]
'Skill Tree'
'Heavy Ball'
'Blue Blood'
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That's strange. My MP has only recovered to 22.
"Nyan (Translation: Akaya-kun, you're already so beaten up that you didn't have enough HP left to convert to MP.)"
"I see... I've got 1 HP left now. I can't fight like this."
"Nyan (Translation: It can't be helped. Use this.)"
The Tree Cat handed me a drink. It was an immediate recovery potion in a distinctive aluminum can, known as the narcotic-type recovery potion. It quickly restores HP but is bad for the body. It's not recommended to use it often.
I accepted the energy drink-like potion and drank the 240ml in one gulp. It tasted good with a stimulating flavor that lingered.
Alright, energy replenished.
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[Status]
Makoto Akaya
Level: 0
Health: 100 / 100
Magic: 22 / 400
Defense: 0
Strength: 30,000
Skill: 300
Intelligence: 0
Resistance: 0
Agility: 0
Mystery: 0
Spirit: 0
[Skill]
'Basic Health'
'Basic Magic' × 4
'Basic Skill' × 3
'Advanced Strength' × 3
'Harden'
'Soften'
'Stick'
'Fly with Strength'
'Pull'
'Hold'
'Bend'
[Equipment]
'Skill Tree'
'Heavy Ball'
'Blue Blood'
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"Nyan (Translation: You can adjust how much HP you convert to MP by the way you stab the syringe.)"
So, I converted 50 HP to 50 MP.
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[Status]
Makoto Akaya
Level: 0
Health: 50 / 100
Magic: 72 / 400
Defense: 0
Strength: 30,000
Skill: 300
Intelligence: 0
Resistance: 0
Agility: 0
Mystery: 0
Spirit: 0
[Skill]
'Basic Health'
'Basic Magic' × 4
'Basic Skill' × 3
'Advanced Strength' × 3
'Harden'
'Soften'
'Stick'
'Fly with Strength'
'Pull'
'Hold'
'Bend'
[Equipment]
'Skill Tree'
'Heavy Ball'
'Blue Blood'
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With this, I should be able to fight. Most of my skills cost 10 MP each. I can use my skills about seven times now. Let's be cautious.
I headed to the girls' dormitory with the Tree Cat. Naturally, it's a building off-limits to boys. If a teacher catches me just approaching it, I'll get in trouble.
"I really don't want to go into this building. If I get expelled from Hero High School, I'm done for."
"Nyan (Translation: Don't worry. You don't need to enter the building. Follow me.)"
The Tree Cat led me to a narrow path between buildings, which went around to the back of the girls' dormitory. I didn't know such a path existed.
"Do you come to the girls' dormitory often?"
"Nyan (Translation: I live here.)"
"What...?"
"Nyan (Translation: There he is! Akaya-kun, hide!)"
We quickly hid in the shadows. In the direction of the Tree Cat's yellow gaze, there was a window with steam billowing out. Could that be... the bathroom window of the girls' dormitory!?
"Tree Cat, are you showing me a secret peeping spot as a reward for my hard work? Thank you so much."
"Nyan (Translation: Do you want to be expelled from school? Look, there's a shadow near the window.)"
Indeed, there was a shadow... what is that? The steam from the window made the outline of a human form appear.
"Nyan (Translation: It's an invisible person.)"
"Invisible person? With a skill? That's amazing. I want it too..."
If I had that, I could peep into the bath as much as I wanted...
"Nyan (Translation: The Adam's Seed tempts those with evil hearts, amplifying their darkness and power. Take the Adam's Seed from that invisible person!)"
Alright. I want the Seed. He's a villain. I won't feel bad about beating up a villain. Our interests align.
I stealthily approached the invisible person's back. Thanks to the steam, the invisible person's figure was faintly visible.
Slowly, slowly, I approached. The target was focused on the women's bath and didn't notice us.
Now! Take this, my first special move, 'Shibahime Break'! A combination of 'Soften' and 'Harden' to completely restrain him.
I got within 1 meter of the invisible person's back and placed my hand on the ground.
"What!?"
"Too late to notice now, invisible man, you're caught!"
The invisible man was supposed to sink into the softened ground rapidly. I didn't expect him to jump and avoid it.
The invisible man revealed his form as he did a somersault in the air and landed like a gymnast. He was wearing the same tracksuit as me. He was indeed a student, quite obese, wearing fingerless gloves, and round glasses.
"Damn, I panicked and deactivated my invisibility skill."
"So you're the invisible person. I've seen your face before. You're a first-year student, right?"
"And you are the infamous level 0, Makoto Akaya."
"Eh, you know me?"
"Yes, you're quite famous for being a weakling."
The fat guy deepened his grin.
"I'm glad it was you who found me. It will be easy to erase you. Tonight, there will be no witnesses."
"Calm down, get a
hold of yourself, kid!"
"I don't have to get a hold of anything. The Adam's Seed has already sprouted in me!"
Black patterns appeared on the fat guy's face. His body inflated and turned into a black shadow. Was that the power of the Adam's Seed?
His speed had increased. He threw a punch with incredible force, but I dodged it easily. I countered with a punch of my own.
But he also dodged it easily. This guy's movements were sharp.
"I can see your movements!"
"Hehehe, don't underestimate the Adam's Seed!"
The battle began. This guy's movements were swift and his punches were powerful. I needed to use my skills wisely to defeat him.
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