Kawaranu Mono <Kirameki no Gōremu>- Chapter 41

 Episode 41 - The Second Mabudachi

 

I'm a golem.

Having successfully killing the Dragon, I stood there. Reflecting the light coming down from the ceiling. That should be a very cool sight! Oh, but if I'm standing in direct sunlight like this, I might be too bright, reflecting too much light.

Hikaru, the self-proclaimed Spirit King, who speaks in a fishy Kansai dialect.

He's not a bad guy. In fact, he's quite a nice guy. Just being able to have a conversation with me is an incredible thing. But I think I should listen to Hikaru's story with half an open mind. Because the evil dragon was not that big of a deal. It sank easily against my Line-light.

I knew he was being a bit over the top. Devouring the entire planet is quite a feat. In a game, it would be on the level of the last boss. My story has just begun, and there's no reason for such a strong enemy to appear so early on. Hikaru uses the Kansai dialect, so I think he was trying to appeal to the audience by saying too much. After all, he calls himself the Spirit King. He's a bit of a show-off.

Although I may think such things, I do not say them out loud.

Oops, Hikaru can also read minds, so I'd better stop thinking about that. The white cube seemed to be a very important thing, so I felt responsible for destroying it. I think it’s the sign of me becoming a responsible person.

BTW, the thing that protected Hikaru was just a pile of line-lights stacked like a log cabin with increased power. I thought it’s not a special magic. I was wrong. Line-light is a special rare magic and I'm a Line-light specialist.

Hikaru is staring at me dumbfoundedly.

What is it? Was it a bad idea to make a big hole in the ceiling by any chance? It was my first time using Line-light in a real battle, and I was so excited. I think I may have overdone it. However, I should not show such weakness here. I have to be strong and level-headed and say that there is no problem and that it is natural.

{Log: The Golem has dealt a total of 280,000 damage to the Evil Dragon}

{Log: The Evil Dragon has died}

{Log: Golem is now lvl 28}

Oh, I just got the log. 280,000 damage is not bad. That's the most damage I've ever dealt. However, this damage is just the total, so each shot must have done somewhere around 300 damage. I thought it would be cool, so I kept hitting him with nearly a thousand of those!

My level instantly rose to 28. It seems that the evil dragon was quite strong. The damage was also 280,000, I feel a certain connection to the number 28 for this one.

{You have gained the titleSlaughtered Thing}

{As a result of gaining the title Slaughtered Thing, you have gained the skillSlaughterer}

What the hell is that!? Slaughterer!!? Give me a break! There are lot of useful skills in this world too, you know. I think when my opponents see the skill Slaughterer, they will cringe more than when they do on Be Stupid 】・・・・・・.

{Log: The effects of [enlightened one] have relieved my depression}

Well, it can't be helped. I've already got it, so what can I do? Titles cannot be casually acquired and released. Once you've earned it, you have to deal with it in a positive manner.

I walked up to Hikaru. I wonder how long Hikaru is going to stand there dumbfoundedly.

"Hey, Hikaru. How long are you going to stand there? The evil dragon has been killed. Isn't that what you wanted?"

"Uh, yeah. That's good, but... Who the hell are you?"

Oh, I think I can finally say that line.

"I am The Golem!”

I finally said it! It was transmitted. It was worthwhile to make myself a first person. The character building process continues slowly and steadily from a small place. I was moved by the words I could finally say.

“?  Well, anyone can tell that if they look at you once.”

What a surprise, it was not the answer Hikaru was looking for. I’m nothing but a golem. Maybe he wants to know my race.

"I don't know about you, but my name is Golem. My race is the Metal Golem. I'm nothing more than that.”

Hikaru's face becomes very subtle. He looks a little unconvinced.

“? I'm not sure what Hikaru is thinking.”

“What a coincidence, I can’t understand what you are thinking either. Like how can someone has such an insane existence to confront the Evil Dragon and defeat it so easily.”

“Well, you've now learned a thing or two, Hikaru. Good for you.”

・・・・・・ Well, that's enough. Thank you, Golem. You really saved my life. I was prepared to die, but now that I'm alive, it must not be a dream or an illusion. Thank you so much.”

Hikaru then bows his head deeply. I gently place my hand on Hikaru's shoulder and make him raise his head.

“Don't worry about it, it's just between me and you. If someone is in trouble in front of you, it's only natural to help them.”

“Golem, you..”

Hikaru is getting a little nervous. I guess my cool comment touched Hikaru's heart... Fufufu. Don't be shy. It's okay to cry when you want to cry.

{You have gained the title Tomodachi of the Spirit}

{As a result of gaining the titleTomodachi of the Spirit, you have gained the skillHidden}

Oh, I've earned the title of "Tomodachi". Now Hikaru and I are friends according to the voices of the world! Let’s go!

{Log: Your friendship with the Spirit King of Light has exceeded 30}

{Log: You have exceeded the specified value, and are now registered as a Mabudachi (True Friend)}

{Log: The effect of the titleTomodachi of the Spiritis activated. You can now telepathically communicate with the Spirit King of Light}

In addition, I was registered as a Mabudachi. He's the second Mabudachi in this world! Now I can even use telepathy! I've been able to communicate with Hikaru without any problems, so it's not like anything is going to change.

However, the voice of the world said that he was the Spirit King of Light. Seriously, Hikaru is the Spirit King? I think I'll ask him just to be sure. I'm a little nervous. Is he really the king?

“Hey, Hikaru. Are you really the Spirit King? Like are you really and truly the Spirit King of Light?”

"'...ah, yeah, right. I'm the Spirit King of Light. But, well, the Spirit King is nothing compared to your power."

What a surprise, he wasn't a self-proclaimed King, but a real one. Maybe I was a little too casual with him. I wonder if I should just say, "...haha, so you are the Spirit King..."  and bow down. However, I think I should not treat him like this. Because we are friends!

"Well, I'm sorry I called you names."

"It’s okay, don’t worry about it. I'm not that impressive compared to you.

"Well, that's true.

"..... you can be a little more sensitive about it."

So he is the King who can tell others whether to worry about something or not. Anyways, This whole time I've been trying out skills on my own or figuring them out from the names, but with Hikaru being able to communicate with me, I can ask him about my newly acquired skills. Let's ask him.

“I have one question for you, Hikaru, do you know anything about the skillHidden? If you do, I'd like to know about it.”

“The skill that we fairies usually use is called "Hidden". As the name suggests, it's a skill that hides your appearance. However, it doesn't work on those with a clean heart. If you have a clean heart, you can see us as we are. So if you can see me as I am, then you have a clean heart, right?”

Fufufu... My heart is clean, huh? My heart is as clear as A ball of Ramune.

(TN- Ramune is a carbonated soft drink in Japan which has a round crystal like marble ball in the neck of the bottle.)

“What is A ball?”

Hikaru butted in. Being able to read minds is a useful thing. But I'm kind of glad that we're communicating! Oh right, this is it! I thought about explaining about it, but it was too much trouble to explain about Ramune, so let's change the subject.

“So, Hikaru, what are you going to do now?”

“Wai? Wai will go back to the spirit world, because I know the other spirits are worried about me. I want to reassure them as soon as possible.”

“I see, you're leaving. I'm sorry to see you go, but if you need anything else, let me know. Don't try to throw away your life as easily as you did this time.”

“Oh, thank you. Normally, I would say that to someone, but this time, it's the opposite.”

“um, right.”

Hikaru smiles a little and holds out his hand to me. I grasped his hand firmly and shook it back.

“If you ever go to the spirit world, just think of me. I'll give you a special tour of the spirit world. See you later.”

“See you later, Hikaru.”

With that, Hikaru returned to the spirit world. I was left alone in the hole. Hikaru seemed to be able to fly, so I should have asked him to carry me to the top of the hole. I missed the chance.

I looked up at the ceiling and shook my head from side to side, thinking that. After that, rock climbing became a bit more fun, and it was two weeks after I slaughtered the Evil Dragon that I left my hole.

 

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Name Golem

Race Metal Golem

Lv 28

status

Maximum HP: 578

Maximum MP: 551

Attack power: 255 (+0)

Defense: 255 (+0)

Quickness: 213

Brain: 209

Luck: 255

Skills

Fixed Status

Restoration

Awakening

Brat

No Contact

Be Stupid

Swimming

Howling

Interpretation

Prayer

Line Light

Slaughterer

Hidden

Title

Unchangeable thing

Enlightenment thing

Undaunted Being

Things to love

Agitated thing

Friend of mermaids

Friend of the dog

Friend of the voice

Friend of the dead

Slaughtered Thing

Friend of the spirits

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