[You now have five percent of fire magic at circle six and four percent of water magic]
Over those two years, Enrico had gone through five arcs inside the barrier, which granted him four pacts, and out of those four he accepted the two from the system that he had already used. Now he was using a pact he had personally requested, allowing him to give portions of his own percentage points to others.
[Evolutionary Renunciation Pact: allows the user's own percentage progress of evolution to be converted, fragmented, and transferred to other individuals bound to them or who acknowledge them]
[Restrictions: the user permanently loses the transferred percentage. It is not possible to reduce one's own progress below 0% in the current circle. The transfer cannot cause circle regression in the user. If not careful, this can addict the target to the sensation of evolution. Lastly, the target of this pact must be alive and conscious.]
[A major restriction is that if the user transfers to someone of a higher circle, the percentage will be fragmented into less than one percent, potentially becoming null if the difference is too great. If it is someone of a lower circle, the opposite happens, with that one percent potentially doubling or tripling if the difference is also much greater than the target.]
'The good thing is that since I have two magical affinities at the same level, I can use their percentages separately'
With a smile, he created three elemental clones in front of Sisaka to fight Sacri. The three managed to distract him well, using fire steps around him.
"Sisaka, you're going to feel extreme exhilaration because of what's about to happen, so control yourself."
"What do you mean, profes—"
'Three percent of fire magic and two percent of water magic'
Suddenly, as she was touched on the shoulder by Enrico, Sisaka felt a tremor inside herself. She felt as if her percentage was increasing far too quickly, something that shouldn't even be possible outside of true dungeons.
'What's happening? Don't tell me it's my professor?'
'Good thing she didn't need much'
Name: Sisaka Kagetsura
Magic: spiritual constructor circle 5 94%-95%-96%-97%-98%-99%
Mana amount: 901
Unique skill: ???????
Soul: 117
With her eyes turning purple, she felt that she wanted more, that she needed more. Looking at Enrico, she remembered his words from before and calmed herself. Her professor was right—she couldn't lose control.
'I reached ninety-nine'
With her eyes shining, she followed the tip her professor had given Aoi moments earlier. Enrico gave one last push for her to reach the maximum ninety-nine percent.
'Since she's going to circle six, I didn't need to spend six percent'
An explosion of mana coming from inside Sisaka occurred, surprising both Aoi and the three siblings. This pact Enrico had made carried many disadvantages for him, but that didn't change the fact that it was something terrifying. With his smile widening, he watched Sisaka clench her fist more confidently.
'So what if it has disadvantages for me? I can recover later, besides, I asked for this pact precisely to frighten the evil gods'
Now that Enrico had this somewhat frightening ability for his enemies, he had an even greater reason to reach circle ten faster than the others.
'The only problem is that my evolution would go back to being low… though now that I'm circle six, I can try that technique again'
[Tsk, why is it that whenever you have a disadvantage you manage to think of something new?]
'Because I'm incredible'
Sisaka placed her hands forward, creating several different samurai. They seemed stronger, with greater magical power. Around her, several katanas floated, and some animals like a purple dragon appeared. Merta, who was trapped, finally managed to break the fire lines and ran to join her brother.
"Secre, prepare to fight at your maximum."
"Right, sister."
Sisaka felt an excitement she had never experienced before. She was reaching that person, and now she was sure of one thing. Choosing Enrico as her teacher was the best decision she had made in many years, and now, since he had done this, it was certain that she was being recognized at the same level as Kaela.
"Thank you for recognizing me, professor."
Enrico had a doubtful look for a moment, tilting his head as he thought for a second before replying.
"Are you silly? I've always recognized you as my disciple."
Her eyes widened for an instant before she began to smile. It wasn't a big smile—it was very small, something she hadn't done in a long time.
"I promise, professor, I will win this fight."
"Just like I will win mine."
"Dear, you're incredible. I don't even know what this is, but I'll want it later too."
Aoi joined them while the three siblings formed a formation. The castle around them almost seemed satisfied somehow that the fight had become more balanced—something the three humanoid rats had not respected since this rule was established, which was why they would be weaker than other Nartheis who obeyed the rules.
The spiritual constructs stopped looking like summons and began to appear more solid. The samurai stepped forward at the same time, their presences pressing down on the surrounding air. Sisaka tried to feel all the magic she had created around her and wanted to do some tests.
'My ability really improved a lot'
Her floating katanas slowly rotated, pointed at the three siblings as if waiting for her signal, and the purple dragon opened its wings, letting out a silent roar that caused cracks to spread across the castle floor.
'Okay, now the situation has become bad for us'
Meria felt a chill run down her spine when she realized this fight would not be as easy as she had thought. Merta glanced at Enrico, finally understanding the real danger there. It wasn't just his fire, nor his absurd control in battle. It was this new ability he had demonstrated.
'The ability to make others evolve permanently… that's terrifying'
Merta's face showed a hint of terror. There was only one way for them to win that fight, but they needed time. Lowering her voice, she whispered to her siblings.
"Brothers, prepare to fuse—we only have one way to win."