Chapter 8

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After a total of one hour of brushing, I acquired the skill [Brushing Lv1].

Due to the maximum beauty of the holy beast, the skill [Observation Eye] leveled up from 1 to 5. With [Observation Eye Lv5], I can check the appearance parameters of the holy beast.

Within the first three hours, due to the maximum trust of the holy beast, I acquired the title [One Who Loves the Holy Beast].

Evolution is possible for the holy beast named [Akatsuki].

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While I continued brushing, enjoying it for a long time, an announcement suddenly appeared before my eyes. Although I had been observed from a distance by a few people, no one else seemed to notice this announcement. It appears to be visible only to me, likely because it concerns my status.

Moreover, evolution already!? Isn't that too soon? Oh, but I remember that increasing trust can speed up evolution, right? Is that it?

"Before that..."

Come to think of it, I checked Akatsuki's skills, but I haven't checked my own skills and status yet. Am I playing too casually?

I want to evolve Akatsuki right away, but first, I need to check my own status.

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Name: Keika

Race: Human (Coexistence)

Level: 1

Job: Dance Maiden

HP: 100

SP: 50

Status:

Strength: 0 Defense: 0 Agility: 0 Dexterity: 100 Spirit Power: 0 Luck: 0

Condition: Healthy

Skills:

[Scarlet Fan Dance Lv1] [Scout Lv1] [Bi-Ying Lv1] [Observation Eye Lv5] [Beast Language Lv1] [Brushing Lv1]

Titles:

[One Who Loves the Holy Beast]

Equipment:

Head: Plastic Hairpin [Phoenix Mark]

Body: Beginner's Kimono Dress [Phoenix Mark]

Waist: None

Feet: Beginner's Geta [Phoenix Mark]

Accessories: None

Weapon: Beginner's Iron Fan [Phoenix Mark]

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Even though my Spirit Power is 0, I have 50 Spiritual Points (SP) as an initial value. Huh, there's even a waist slot for equipment. What's this [Phoenix Mark] at the end? Could it be because I met a phoenix during character creation?

...So, it means there might be other initial equipment besides the Phoenix Mark. Collectors and enthusiasts would be happy about this. I'll keep this beginner's equipment for potential money-making in the future.

Now, about the skills. I think [Scarlet Fan Dance] is a job skill that comes with the character from the start. Let me check the description.

[Scarlet Fan Dance]

Active Skill. SP Cost: 10.

A beautiful and fierce dance like a flame. Adds a +10 bonus to the partner's strength.

This is significant. Akatsuki is already weak, so this helps a lot. But I wish there was a skill to increase defense.

Next, [Scout]. It seems all coexistence characters have this skill.

[Scout]

Active Skill. SP Cost: 0.

When facing a beast, you can activate it at will. If you attack or negotiate while in Scout mode, the beast will drop a gemstone upon successful scouting or after the battle.

From the description, it seems that you can't make a holy beast your companion without a gemstone. It looks like you don't need to attack if you successfully scout... I'll check the bulletin board later and ask some questions.

Now, the problematic [Bi-Ying Lv1].

Do you remember the description?

When using a skill influenced by dexterity, the power is halved, but if another party member has the same skill, the halving effect is canceled, and all abilities get a +10 bonus.

Both Akatsuki and I have this skill. Naturally, Akatsuki and I are in the same party. So, as long as we are together, both of us will have a +10 bonus to all abilities!

The gods of random selection are with me! They are with me!

Next, [Observation Eye]... but first, [Beast Language].

[Beast Language Lv1]

Passive Skill.

Slightly increases the success rate of scouting beasts. Allows you to understand the requests of rational beasts.

I see, there are rational beasts. Maybe they will ask for items? That's possible. Some games use that method for scouting.

More importantly, if there's [Beast Language], there might be [Holy Beast Language] too??

I immediately connected to the internet and searched. It's there! And it's a skill that lets you talk to your partner (AI)! Wow, my dream! I wanted to talk to Akatsuki!

...But let's put that aside for now.

Next, [Brushing]. Let's see, what are the effects?

[Brushing Lv1]

Active Skill. SP Cost: 0.

Requires a dedicated tool. Removes status abnormalities from the holy beast and provides continuous HP recovery when used regularly.

This is a useful skill. I'm glad I did the brushing!

Half of it was for fun, though!

Finally, the one I was looking forward to, [Observation Eye Lv5].

[Observation Eye Lv5]

Passive Skill.

Lv1: Check the status of the holy beast.

Lv2: Check the attributes and spirit power of the holy beast and beasts.

Lv3: Check the loyalty of the holy beast and beasts.

Lv4: Check the appearance parameters of the holy beast and beasts.

Lv5: Check the faith of the holy beast and beasts?

First, let's check the attributes! Actually, shouldn't the attributes be listed from the beginning? I'll send an email to the developers.

Anyway, I'll say "aye aye" and open Akatsuki's status!