Chapter 147: I, Wielder of the Wicked Eye, Have a Question for Thee!
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Swish, swish, swish!
Seito and the two girls watched the White Moon Cats with bated breath, wondering what form their evolution would take. Gradually, the white radiance expanded, swelling until it reached the very ceiling of the cavern.
Then...
"ROAR!!!"
"ROAR!!!"
Two thunderous tiger cries echoed as the light dissipated! Before their eyes stood two massive White Tigers. Their snow-white fur was accented by sleek black stripes, and the character for "King" (王) was boldly etched upon their foreheads.
These tigers were over fifty meters long, possessed piercing blue eyes full of majesty and primal ferocity, and radiated an immense pressure. A faint, holy white aura swirled around them, making them look less like ferocious beasts and more like divine guardians.
[White Tiger]
Level: 49
[White Tiger]
Level: 50
The evolution had even boosted their levels! Seito's lips curled into a satisfied smile; with this, their combat power was finally formidable.
"Roar~"
"Purr~"
The two White Tigers, sensing the change in their own strength, nudged their way to Seito's side and affectionately licked his face with their giant tongues.
"Alright, alright, that's enough," Seito laughed, pushing them back.
"Whoa! So this is the White Tiger beast? It's so cool!" Yui's eyes were practically sparkling with stars. Ai Hayasaka remained silent, but her eyes were fixed on the tigers with intense admiration.
Seito patted their thick fur and vaulted onto the back of one of the tigers. "Let's go! Time to farm more beasts!"
Yui and Ai quickly scrambled onto the back of the other tiger.
"ROAR!"
With a collective cry, the tigers charged out of the cave and back into the forest.
Five hours later.
Looking at the pride of five hundred White Tigers gathered before him, Seito let out a sigh of contentment. He had managed to evolve five hundred cats primarily because they had stumbled upon a massive clash between two rival beast tribes, allowing him to rake in a mountain of Evolution Points.
Furthermore, Seito checked his Kamui Dimension. The loot from today was exceptional: Rank 11 Orange materials, various high-quality drops, and most importantly, five Orange-tier Speed materials!
While he still lacked the spatial materials needed to upgrade his Snow-White Trench Coat to Gold-tier, he had obtained a rare "Dragon-type" material. This meant he could finally craft either his Spatial Necklace or his Dimensional Magic into a Gold-tier (Legendary) item.
"Here are the materials for you two," Seito said, pulling out a heap of loot, including a precious Orange-tier piece.
"Eh?! Isn't this too valuable?" Yui gasped, swallowing hard. An Orange material was worth a fortune.
"It's fine," Seito waved it off. "Just materials. I have plenty."
The two girls didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the gifts.
"Thanks for today, Seito-kun. I have to log off now," Yui said with her signature "Dan'go" smile. It was late; if she stayed on any longer, her mother would definitely give her an earful.
"I'm heading out too," Hayasaka added flatly. Kaguya had gone to sleep long ago, and she needed to wake up early tomorrow.
"Sure. We're friends on the list anyway, let's play again tomorrow," Seito waved. The two girls waved back and vanished into pillars of light.
Left alone with the tigers, Seito gave his final instructions. "Protect the White Moon Cats and keep leveling up." Since the White Tigers' kills would still generate Evolution Points for him, he wanted them active. This 40th floor was a treasure map; if managed correctly, it would be his private factory for materials.
"Roar!" the lead tiger nodded.
Seito checked his friend list and saw that Maple was offline. He decided against crafting his Gold gear tonight. Without the "Luck Goddess" Maple by his side, he wasn't about to risk a failed craft or a low-quality roll. Our guild really needs to recruit a Master Blacksmith, he noted.
Reality: Seito's Bedroom.
After a brief stop at the "Blank" siblings' house, Seito used Spatial Displacement to return home. As soon as he arrived, he found Kirukiru Amou waiting for him. Their eyes met, and an unspoken understanding passed between them.
The night passed in silence.
The Next Day, 9:00 AM.
Seito woke up with a long yawn, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Amou was already gone. He dressed and walked into the living room, only to find a full house. Both the Yukinoshita sisters and the Takanashi sisters were there, with Amou and Kanade acting as hosts.
"What's all this...?" Seito scratched his head, scanning the room.
"You're finally awake," Haruno Yukinoshita chirped playfully.
Just then, Rikka Takanashi rushed up to Seito with her umbrella in hand, striking a dramatic, chuunibyou pose.
"O, Emperor Sei of the Snezhnaya Empire!" she declared. "I, the Wielder of the Wicked Eye, have come to pose a question to thee!"
"Within thy Empire, is there a sanctuary—a Pure Land—for one such as I?"
The room went quiet, everyone watching the awkward display. Tooka Takanashi sighed, stepping forward to drag her sister back, but Seito merely straightened his shirt and allowed a smirk to play on his lips.
"A sanctuary for thee?"
"The grand play is destined to begin tonight. The Empire shall wage war against the heretics and the followers of the Evil Gods!"
"Art thou prepared for the coming storm?"
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Thank you for reading.
(T/N: I might not be able to update for 2 days)