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Volume 4 Chapter Epilogue Part 3

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Translator: Kureha

Editor: Weasalopes

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This may be obvious but the longer the distance is between him and Feng Shui, the harder it becomes to control the skill and the cost for maintaining the link increases as well. With Tatsuya’s current stat, he can only link with the surface section of the Feng Shui.

「Also, Tatsuya-dono when you link with Feng Shui, the amount of magical energy which you can keep, create, and take in from an outside source will increase due to the skill. However, I am sure that you understand the reason behind it even without me needing to explain it. 」

「Well, I would believe it is some kind of impact from the Feng Shui.」

「Unfortunately, it does not impact the amount of magical energy that can be released so I can only wish you good luck in training the skill.」

Tatsuya nodded to Elza’s words. It was obvious that not all of his problems were going to be solved by learning one skill.

If there is any information that needs to be added about this skill, once Feng Shui Link is used, it requires cd of around 2 hours. With this skill, unlike other skills where it can work only based on its own rule, if the player links with the Feng Shui once, it messes with the magic circulation on both Feng Shui and on spell caster’s end. As the skill level increases, the time for cd decreases as well. Also, in a state where one is using Feng Shui Link, it is usually activated until the spell caster’s physical strength can tolerate it. So, without any cooling time, the spell caster won’t be able to form a link anyway.

「It seems that I have explained everything you wanted to know about the first two skills. Then, the final skill that Hiroshi-dono has activated, Kongo Unbreakable.」

「I understand most o’ the skill’s characteristics. ‘t can cancel anythin’ ‘t relatin’ ta stuff like ignore defense. Tis a high-level defense-improvement skill, I’m guessin’ ?」

「The basics of the skill is something along those lines. To add a few more things, using that skill will physically change your body. So, without needing to do anything, it significantly increases traits such as defense and resistance. Also, with exception of attacks equivalent to extra skill, it can cancel abilities in the category of ignore defense. However, if the opponent’s attack is equivalent to extra skill, the effect of Kongo Unbreakable will also be cancelled after going against the attack.」

「Welp, ‘t not a skill that I can use for a lon’ time so I don’t think I can use ‘t in any other way than ta kill off the opponent’s attack.」

「The only way to improve this skill is through practice. I believe that if you keep using the skill, then you should be able to decrease the cost to a point where you can have the skill activated permanently.」

「Permanently havin’ this skill activated is somethin’ I don’ wanna think ‘bout but…」

Elza mentioned another unbelievable thing. At this rate, Makoto’s Ignition Soul could become a permanently activated skill by the sounds of it.

「Oh, I jist remembered somethin’. From what ya’ve told me, what would happen if I activate Kongo Unbreakable while I haf Guardian Field activated?」

「The impact of Kongo Unbreakable would then go to the impact of Guardian Field. Also, your defense which increases from obtaining Kongo Unbreakable becomes your natural defense. So naturally, it increases the baseline for the Guardian Field’s impact.」

As expected of extra skill. The useful traits which come from obtaining the skill are endless. At this moment, Guardian Field is the only one Hiroshi can use normally. But because it was Hiroshi who have obtained the two skills, he was able to use them.

「Would this be enough information for the skills?」

「I don’t have any more questions.」

「I git the general idea as well.」

As Hiroshi and Tatsuya nodded, Elza moved onto the net topic.

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「To show my gratitude, I shall grant you all with some powers.」

Like the time with Arawen, Elza emitted light from her palm, and the light surrounded everyone. As this was the group’s third time, it seems that they were all used to the feeling of power awakening within them and patiently waited for Elza to explain the powers she has granted everyone.

「First of all, I have given you all the power to manipulate the earth. With this, it should make it easier to use spells and abilities that have components of earth element. Also, any equipment crafted using soil or metal will have slightly quality in its final quality.」

「So that’s always the basis.」

「Indeed it is.」

Elaz nodded in a straight face to Makoto’s meaningless comment. As the Goddess of Earth, she felt a sense of duty in granting the power to manipulate Earth.

「Also, I have given you all spells and abilities which I thought you are likely to obtain. Unfortunately, I was only able to give basic ones to Hiroshi-dono…」

「Welp t’ was kinda expected.」

As Elza spoke apologetically, Hiroshi responded in a light-hearted tone. If anything, Igreos didn’t grant Hiroshi any abilities. So, compared to Igreos, Elza who granted him the novie level skills was much more generous.

The reason why Igreos didn’t give Hiroshi any form of skills or abilities was because he thought it would be better for Hiroshi to increase his elemental abilities with a simple enchantment and enhance either his normal attacks or the punch force of smiting.

「However, instead I have permitted Hiroshi-dono to make Farming of the Gods and Path of the Gods. You have already met the requirements for Farming and fulfilling the requirements for Path of the Gods was only a matter of time.」

「… Um, Elza-sama…」

「What is it, Makoto-dono?」

「What are we supposed to do with a production rate that is faster than our current farm!!」

「I only believed that if it was Hiroshi-dono, he will one day reach such discipline.」

To Makoto’s comment, Elza responded with undeniable truth.

「Well, putting that aside, Hiroshi-kun,」

「Hmm?」

「With this, what are the extra skill in crafting category that you still don’t have?」

「Lemme see, Enchant, Furniture Makin’, Fishin’ ‘n Cookin’. For those I think I jist need the ‘ight timin’.」

「I understand cooking but even for Fishing?」

「Welp, before I got teleported over ta this universe, I think ‘t was only ten more until I maxed out. While, we were in Wulls, I fished up a mighty big fish ‘n was sellin’ it atta harbour as well. I fished half o’ the bonitos we used ta make the bonito flakes as well.」

Everyone started at Hiroshi in surprise as he mentioned the things he used to do before he met up with Tatsuya and others. It finally made sense as to why Hiroshi was so close to some of the people in the fishing industry.

「Oh, have you not noticed?」

「Hafen’ noticed what?」

「Hiroshi-dono, you are already able to make Furnishing of the Gods, or rather, you have crafted them.」

「… Wha? I don’ remember makin’ anythin’ like that … ?」

To this sudden piece of information, Hiroshi thought back to everything he has crafted. One thing which came to his mind was the sofa he crafted from Behemoth’s leather…

「I dunno for sure but is ‘t that Behemoth leather sofa… ?」

「Indeed, the material is barely satisfactory but the sofa which you have at your workshop in Stillen is something that can be considered under the Furnishing of the Gods.」

「Nah way…」

As Elza confirmed it, Hiroshi buried his head in his hands. He wasn’t surprised that he has obtained that skill. But he was surprised that he obtained it through a sofa which he crafted to kill some time. He has never crafted furniture out of Behemoth’s leather. But it wasn’t too difficult to craft it either. After all, it was something he crafted in the dungeon with whatever material and equipment were lying around. So, there was no reason for him to think that it was something difficult to craft.

「Oh, also, there is something I need to give you all in place of Aranwen as he has forgotten about it. I have granted you all a gift where anything you make with plants will have slightly better quality. With this, anything in the category of medicine should have higher quality than before.」

「He forgot ’bout ‘t…」

「It seems that he has forgotten about it.」

As he was given a gift, Hiroshi wasn’t in a position to complain about it but to the vague explanation, he couldn’t help but feel hopeless about it.

「Finally, I shall grant you all one more gist in exchange for asking a favour.」

With that, Elza surrounded everyone except Hiroshi with her light again.

「… What exactly is the gift?」

「Apart from Hiroshi-dono, I have increased your ability to protect yourself. Because of its impact, your stamina and magical energy should last longer. For Hiroshi-dono, only a short amount of time has passed since you have alternated your physical self with Kongo Unbreakable so I have avoided giving you any gift that would directly impact your muscles.」

With that, everyone wanted to double-check what Elza meant by a favour. It seems that Elza has directly increased all of their armour and constitution apart from Hiroshi. It was the fastest and most efficient way to increase someone’s defense.

「It seems like we have gotten more than enough reward but what is the favour you wish to ask us?」

After finding out the traits of the gift, Tatsuya asked Elza with a tense voice, wondering what sort of outrageous favour Elza was going to ask them. It was disrespectful behaviour, but this wasn’t the first time they have acted like this. So, there was no point in calling him out on that.

「I do not mean to push a difficult task on any of you. I just would like you all to attend the new shrine maiden’s ritual when the day comes.」

「… Why did you give us such a luxurious reward for a request like that?」

「The new shrine maiden is bound to cause you all some kind of trouble. So I have included my apology in advance for when the day comes.」

Weirdly agreeing with Elza’s words, the group gladly accepted the final reward. Now that they have sorted the after mass, they started to prepare their dinner and the room to stay in.

For dinner, they have shown their hospitality towards Elza with Behemoth’s steak and so on but they learnt that even with this, it was nothing compared to the dinner which the Gods have. Such was their one night at the temple.

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