Chapter 1 Part5

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The stone stairway had footsteps resounding.

While keeping his hand on the inner wall, Takuma descended the spiral stairwell of the narrow tower.

From the minute scratches engraved on the stone, to the chill of when they were touched.

What came in from a small circular window was the light of the sun.

The information that Takuma had interest in gathering was, not the backstory of this other world, but, intelligence on the application of magic that had good efficiency and on new items.

Rather, the question was about how consistent was it with the game.

They slowly left the tower.

Takuma narrowed his eyes from the torrent of pure white light.

Scenery that was just like the game, but, had a reality to it that the game couldnt compare to had extended before him.

On the west side of it , the extensive Man-Eating Forest was spread out.

On the east side, grasslands continued on as far as the eye could see.

If he remembered correctly, one should arrive there in about five minutes even if they were moving on foot butFrom here, he couldnt even see the river. Maybe it was because there were ups and downs on the grasslands or maybe it was too far.

The means of movement of Cross Reverie were of three types: on foot, by vehicle, or by transference.

In the grasslands that spread out before him, giant scattered rocks were laid about. Hiding behind these, one would be able to avoid monsters.

Surveying the surroundings, and confirming that there werent any monsters, Takuma was relieved. It was great that it didnt turn into a situation where he would have to be protected by the two girls.

If it were in the game, for Takumas characterfor Diablo, the monsters wouldnt even become an opponent but, for himself right now, he didnt know how things would turn out.

Rem and Shera were quarrelling This summoned beasts master is me as usual.

You guys are misunderstanding one thing.

It isnt a misunderstanding at all, okay!? Diablo was summoned by me!

That might be true but, its because Im a genius! Everyone in my home town said so after all!

Eh? Eh? What, in other wordswhat?

Dont lump me together with the other Elves! Same to you! Pantherians should just sharpen their claws or something!

Rem turned away with a *Tsun*

Girls, when they start to talk, the topic steadily gets derailed, doesnt it? Do these two have those kinds of personalities?

HmYou guys, it looks like you are very reluctant to listen to what I was going to say, doesnt it?

They were so scared that even he pitied them but, right now, for the sake of pulling out information, things as they were now was probably good.

What should I do, seriously.

Listen up, Ill say it clearlyI am not a summoned beast!

Shera opened her mouth.

It is because I am an existence that transcends common knowledge. Being lined up together with those summoned beasts that can only do one thing is irritating.

The summoned beasts in Cross Reverie each had their own configured parameters and possessed only a single special ability.

He was a bit relieved.

Umu, thats right. As proof, I possess abilities other than Magic Reflection.

Unless he could use this, he wouldnt be worth considering.

Takuma stood at the edge of a pool of water on the ground, and saw his own appearance that was reflected.

What he was wearing was black clothing called The Hollow of Jet Black, which decreases the power of physical attacks and, just by wearing it, had the effect of increasing most parameters.

He wore on his head something that would give him a devil-like visual when worn called The Distorted Crown. It didnt only just change his outward appearance, it also had an automatic HP recovery effect.

At his waist, there was an Item Pouch.

And then, he also had a reserve rare item that he thought of giving as a commemoration when someone that could defeat the Demon King would appear.

On the middle finger of his left hand, there was The Demon Kings Ring.

And then, Takuma witnessed for the first time Diablos face in this world.

A figure that had a face, that was quite different from that of the Takuma of the real world, was reflected right there.

On his mouth, a scoffing-like smile was attached.

This wasnt Sakamoto Takuma at all.

It was the Diablo as it was in the game.

What about abilities?

Rem and Shera brought their heads together and were discussing.

Diablo is a summoned beast, isnt he?

Heh? Comprehend?

But, he was summoned from another world, right? Isnt that what a summoned beast is?

Rem had a pensive look on her face.

We just have to have him show them to us, right!?

Rems eyes that looked like they could pierce, faced his way.

Hey, Diablo! Show us those abilities of yours!

Because some additional things came up, naturally, he had intended to try them out.

He couldnt say something like It might be impossible now.

Ku ku kuVery well! I shall show it to youThe true power of Diablo!