I Became A Zombie Chapter 16
Chapter 16: Transformation and Peace of Mind
After listening to the explanation from Irs, I went outside to look for Kinu. I couldn’t see her anywhere.
「Is she behind the tree?」
As I walked behind the large tree, someone suddenly jumped out from behind the tree and hugged me.
「Huh? Who?」
「Aun, I am…Kinu…」
「…Huh?? Kinu is a fox tho… Eh!? Kinu!?」
「Nn… I’m Kinu.」
Wait, calm down. As usual, the first thing to do is sort out the situation.
At first glance, she looked to be a girl of about 12 years old.
She had beautiful blonde hair, triangular animal ears, gentle-looking eyes, a small body with slender limbs, and pure white skin…
Eh? White skin?? …She’s not wearing clothes…
「Wait a minute, Kinu! Irsssssss!!!!!!」
I activated Thunderclap and rushed to Irs as fast as possible.
Ignoring the startled Irs, I passed my first order.
「This is the dungeon master’s order! Prepare clothes for a beautiful young girl with the dungeon points right now!!」
「What happened? Clothes for a girl!?」
「That’s right! Anything is fine! Hurry up! Right now!!」
I was greatly confused, but this was probably the best and most accurate judgment.
It is a perfectly calm decision, if I do say so myself!
「I want to match… with Aun…」
Turning around, I saw the beautiful girl peeking out from behind the tree.
「Irs! Make it match with mine! Don’t be stingy with the dungeon points!」
「You just said to save up–」
「Irs!!」
「Alright, I got it!」
Irs made a red treasure box appear and took out a piece of clothing from inside.
Appraisal! Rarity… Red!?
≪Yukata Dress (Shine): Defense 15. An article longed for by girls of Wano Kingdom. Early work of a certain craftsman≫
「Great work, Irs! This is great craftsmanship!」
After Kinu finished dressing up, she approached me. Oh my? An angel?
「Thank you, Aun, Irs.」
「Y-Yeah.」
「No problem!」
To be honest, I’m still surprised even now. I don’t know if the beautiful girl in front of me is really Kinu, or why she’s in human form.
Ah, right! I can check her status!
「Kinu, let me check your status again.」
She nodded and grabbed my little finger.
What is this angel doing? Trying to kill me with cuteness?
Status
【Name】Kinu
【Race】Heavenly Fox
【Condition】Fatigue (Small)
【Level】30
【Attribute】Fire/Light
【HP】3500/3500
【MP】930/1000
【STR】10
【VIT】40
【DEX】20
【INT】100
【AGI】34
【LUK】13
【Title】Labyrinth Subordinate
【Skill】
・Healing
・Wisdom
・Energy Ball → Fire Arrow (change): Fire attribute attack magic (MP consumption 20)
・Energy Wave → Firewall (change): Fire attribute area attack magic (MP consumption 40)
・Firestorm: Fire attribute wide-area attack magic (MP consumption 70)
・Foxfire: Deploys 4 flame balls around self, automatic defense function (MP consumption 40)
・Humanization: Ability to transform one’s body into a human form (MP consumption 30 ON/OFF)
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Equipment
・Yukata Dress (Shine)
・Floral Clogs
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There were various amazing new effects, but most importantly, this beautiful girl was definitely Kinu.
And the reason why she turned into a humanoid was probably the skill effect of [Humanization]. This skill was only added after Kinu evolved.
Her race is [Heavenly Fox] and she has acquired two [Attributes]. As a result, her skills have changed, with the addition of fire-attribute single target high-power magic, ranged attacks, and automatic defense skills.
In addition to that, while specializing in [INT (intelligence)], [VIT (vitality)] has also increased, making it possible to fight against multiple opponents while being more durable.
In addition, she can also heal herself with healing. In a nutshell, Kinu is a “magic beast capable of mass slaughter as long as it had MP”.
However, there was something strange. The way Kinu’s level rose was unusually fast.
There is no doubt that the monsters she had been dealing with were of the same rank or higher, and she was hunting multiple opponents with area magic. But even so, it’s too fast.
Considering the number of times she has evolved, in terms of monster rank, she has caught up with me.
Considering the timing of this evolution, is it possible that the acquired experience points are shared between the two of us?
As for my level, my level has risen to 38… perhaps the titles [Lord of the Labyrinth] and [Subordinate of the Labyrinth] may also have an effect.
Well, I don’t know the details of it right now!
In conclusion… Kinu is cute and strong!
「Okay, I have confirmed it. Kinu has become really strong.」
「Nn, but I’ll… become stronger.」
「Yeap! Before that, let’s go back to the Foret Noir dungeon and rest for a while. We have fought too many times in a row, and Kinu has evolved three times in a short period of time. We should definitely let our bodies get some rest for a while.」
After that, the two of us teleported to the core room of Foret Noir.
Transferring between labyrinths was successful.
「Oh, welcome back.」
「I’m home. Ars, this girl is Kinu. She’s a fox magic beast. But she transformed into a humanoid form with her humanization skill.」
「I am… Kinu. Nice to meet you, Ars.」
「What an adorable girl! I’m Ars. Nice to meet you too, Kinu.」
「I’ll explain everything after I wake up. We’re going to rest for today. Ars, can you make Kinu a room too?」
「Aun… I’d like the same room with you…」
「…Huh? Then, can you just make another bed?」
「No… I’ll sleep with Aun…」
「That’s a bit–」
「I’m scared… to sleep. I’m afraid I’ll be alone again… Please?」
「Umm, but…」
「Shouldn’t it be fine? Reassuring Kinu is also a master’s duty.」Ars said.
「I see…Well then, let’s sleep together.」
「Nn. Thank you, Aun.」
Something must have happened before Kinu met me.
I won’t ask for the details… I know the pain of being alone.
When the two of us got into bed, Kinu hugged me, but she was shaking a little. As I stroked her head to make her feel at ease, she stopped shivering and I heard her breathing softly.
“She must be tired,” I thought. Seeing Kinu sleeping peacefully gave me a small sense of happiness for the first time in a while, and I gradually drifted off to sleep.
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