The Skill Collector

"Also, I can't move anymore. Hey, let's take a break! Look, my legs are bread! Five seconds before rupture! You can already play the skin and splash pieces of flesh and blood around. ⁉"

"There are strangely vivid expressions. Isn't bread more chest than feet? I'm less than a goblin in my life, so that's what happens."

"Not if you look sweet at Goblin's health! Goblins can keep moving flat for half a day with tremendous health. The evening is amazing, too!

"Why are you seriously explaining it? It's up to the metaphor, isn't it? Would you like to have a little more prudence? That's why we can't get married forever."

"Well, that and this is a different story, isn't it? ⁉"

Fatigue fell to its limits on the way down the mountain road, Demon Mania's Therapy, only the mouth speaks of the Demon Bean Knowledge energetically.

It's that submissive Automata aria who curses her without encouraging her like that.

I'm currently in the middle of a mountain climb listening to their comic talent.

Therapy always uses large sized pieces, but this time they are dressed for the journey.

Trousers are a common travel outfit, but the long sleeve clothes that stick to the black body worn on the top appear to be "great relics" woven with special materials. Ariaria boasted that it looked thin but was an elastic and durable substitute.

Such arias are made into maids disguised as human beings. When he walked outside, he decided to wear this outfit.

"If you're that tired, should I sell you" Endurance "or" Health "?

"Ah, uh. I just want it, but you only have one vacancy for my skill slot, right? Then it's a waste. Because you may wake up to new skills that will allow you to understand the demonic voice!

"Have you not given up yet? Collector, you did buy 'phantom hearing', didn't you?

"Yes, Mr. Ariaria. I bought it."

I met Therapy, a demon maniac, before believing in the information that there are people who can understand the sounds of demons and communicate their intentions, but that was a mistake created by 'phantom' skills.

Buying away that 'phantom hearing' skill created one vacancy in her skill slot. When new skills wake up there, therapy seems to believe......

"We have a short distance to our destination, shall we take a break?"

"Unlike Ariaria, the collector is sweet"

The therapy I've been waiting for the word seemed really close to the limit, repeated rough breaths, looking up to heaven with a tired look.

When I removed the round black edge glasses, I said, "No more limits," and put him to sleep on the spot.

"You can't spoil it, collector. The hot ones were just a little tender, and they fall in love so easily. Especially after a greedy due age when it comes to marriage, chest weight is dangerous."

"Damn, it's not that tiny. Yikes! Heavy chest. Maybe it's about me. ⁉"

I blush my face bright red and slap Aria vigorously, but she seems to have hurt pretty bad and leaks a painful voice with her hands up.

"You won't learn."

"I can't seem to remember anything but demons because all the nutrition has gone to my chest"

Ariaria replied with a smile to my whine.

Therapy isn't even trying to cover up his grump by swelling his cheeks with tears, but he's desperately waving his hand as the pain in his hand seems to prevail over the complaints.

"What do you do with a cute kid at that age? It doesn't look good on you."

Aria, as usual, is a poisonous tongue against therapy.

It seems to be a subordinate relationship at first, but sometimes you don't know which one is the Lord.

"By the way, Mr. Therapy. Again, do you mind if I tell you more about the demons?

"Yes, gladly!

When I asked him to explain the demon, he was in a mood all at once, and he woke up his upper body with his eyes gleaming.

You seem to be blowing up to fatigue.

"I think the kind of demon we're looking for is probably a dragon. Until now, the demons that have been confirmed as" skill eaters "are mostly dragons."

The 'skill eater' she spoke of is all the reason I came to such a border.

"That's it, 'Skill-eating' means Dragon Inherent Skills?

"Uh, I don't think so. Past material suggests there were a lot of dragons, but there were records of other species."

There seems to be a good chance of a dragon, but you're saying assumptions are dangerous.

"But I also meant to be somewhat familiar with the skills, but I didn't know 'skill eater' existed"

"Because it's a demon-specific skill. It is also quite rare, and the theory is believed in the Demonological Society neighborhood that skills move to individuals who defeat individuals with 'skill eating'. Even so, there's not that many people like me who are keen on demonic research."

That's what therapy is laughing at.

Those who are eager to examine demons exist besides her. Because demon information is in demand for adventurers.

It's just that such materials are written about the weaknesses and characteristics of demons, and they haven't been examined in detail.

"Collector, do you need a detailed explanation of 'skill eating'?

"Mr. Ariaria, do you know?

"Yeah well. Though I kept my mouth shut because they wouldn't ask. I'll retrieve the information from the database, if you like, to the best of my knowledge."

Even if they don't ask me, I want you to give me the information I need...

"I'm not sure about the database, thank you"

Aria occasionally speaks ancient language that doesn't make sense, so she decides to listen or make a point in context.

"The view of wasting milk there is a little wrong. 'Skill eating' is a special skill that moves to the person you defeated...... not. It's a skill to move to someone who ate a demon with that skill. Not many were seen by the Dragon tribe, but they reigned at the apex of the demonic world, feeding on demons with omnivores, so they had many opportunities to eat demons who owned 'Skill Eaters'. As a result, skills often eventually moved to dragons. That's the truth."

"What, that wasn't in any of the books. But then Tsujitsu fits..."

Therapy that can't hide its surprise at the new facts brought to it by Aria, but there seems to have been a convincing part of it, arms in arms and roaring.

"In other words," Skill Eater "is not a dragon exclusive, but a skill that occurs among various races, and that the dragon ate the demon that owns that skill.... Speaking of which, there was an anecdote that the black evil dragon was defeated by the legendary brave man, who also wiped out his opponent's abilities."

It is convincing to think now that that was the ability to 'eat skills'.

"That's the thing. Now, that's about it for the properties, and I'm going to talk about that ability of fate. 'Skill eating' can eat the other person's skills, as its name suggests. That activation condition only touches the other person's body. That alone eats their skills.... which means they disappear."

Rebellion (soldering) the pale talk of Aria.

Skills that completely erase the skill of the person you touch - that's 'skill eating'.

"Thanks to its abilities, we can sense if demons with 'skill eaters' have emerged. First, demons weaken in certain areas. When the adventurers bring information that demons are suddenly weaker and easier to get rid of, the Alliance will send out an investigation team."

Ariaria stares coldly at the therapy she interrupted as a delight even though she was in the middle of an explanation.

When it comes to talking about demons, blocking people from talking is her bad habit.

"So when the demons of the area are examined in the" Appraisal "and confirmed that the unique skills the race was born with have disappeared, an alert attitude is taken to the occurrence of" Skill Eating ". By the way, inherent skills are common sense if you're an oak," appetite, "" big meal, "" energy. "

"It's not common sense."

The voices of me and Aria fell on me. Some adventurers know, but I don't think the average person knows that. Because it is not uncommon for those who live in areas where orcs do not exist to end up alive without knowing the name of orcs for life.

"If a skill is activated just by touching it, it can mean that the 'skill eater' person is unconsciously erasing the other person's skills."

"Yes, the collector is right. So if you're only weakening a particular species, you can be sure that 'skill eaters' have emerged from that species."

"According to an informant and a call from the guild this time around, many of the goblins had lost their inherent skills. So you should think you're looking for something in the goblin."

If that individual had been delicious to another demon, it would be a different story.

"By the way, how did the collector get on with the 'skill eating' exorcism? I like demons, so I'm glad you invited me..."

I guess I've been wondering. I've been asking questions at the top of my head as the therapy brought my hands together in front of my chest.

Aria is faceless, but hands on her ear, and openly appeals to what she is interested in.

"The reason is simple and clear. I buy skills and do business. If" Skill Eating "only affects demons, you can ignore it, because it also affects adventurers who are on their way to extermination. When your skills are extinguished, your business will go up."

I exhaled small and shrugged my shoulders to show them.

I suspected it was my sister's work because it was actually a similar ability to my sister's "robbery," and even if it wasn't, it was because I thought it would be a practice and... trump card when the day came to fight her one day.

I activated "acting" so my heart wouldn't be discerned in therapy.

I can't read any emotions from Aria's cold, glowing eyes.

"Shall I leave that to you? I'll even make snacks."

... apparently suspected.

Aria's preparing a meal with Teki, so I'll take care of everything, and I'll be on my guard around.

There are no signs of demons. There's no sign of anyone.

The fact that grass trees grow in the back of the mountain but you can't feel life other than plants is unusual.

"That's crazy. This area is known for its abundance of demons, but I haven't seen one since before entering the mountains. Too bad."

I was looking forward to the encounter with the demon. The therapy is unsatisfactory, but I have never crossed it even though there is no dispute. But I agree that this situation is strange.

"When you have 'Skill Eaters', the skills of the surrounding demons disappear and weaken, leaving you ravaged by other demons. Then 'Skill eating' moves to other demons, and the same thing happens elsewhere. That's how the demons drastically diminish."

"You're in trouble for less demons!

"No, I thought you'd be more pleased there"

I don't mind that I like demons because they are personal liberties, but therapy worries me where demons seem to take precedence over people.

"Well, shall we talk about this? Something's approaching us."

"Huge is the whole thing. Therapy is helpless in battle, so turn around behind it."

"What, eh? What? What? What?

When we perceive signs of demons as soon as possible, we alert the two of them.

While hiding behind Aria Aria, the therapy only puts her face out of her shoulder. I can't seem to hide my curiosity.

The sound and sound of the trees being knocked down gradually increases.

"This is pretty heavyweight! Is it a giant! Is it a golem! Could be another dragon! Looking forward to it, Aria! Hey, hey, hey, hey!

"Ugh, wasting milk"

... the tension is blowing somewhere.

Better than my body shuddering with fear, but I want you to be a little quieter.

The big tree in front of us was knocked down and showed up like a mountain - a dragon that was crushing us.

His whole body is covered in black scales like darkness, his big ripped mouth lined with sharp, pointed teeth, his covetousness flowing down, and a puddle can be made under his feet.

The head position is higher than the top of the trees and is likely ten meters from the ground. How about twenty meters at the full length?

"Ko, this is a dark dragon! They say it's subordinate to the evil gods who manipulate the dark attributes! Given the size of your body, you are a living individual for a hundred years! Beware of corrosive breaths thrown out of your mouth! Because in an instant your body and gear will rot away!

"Come on, collector."

Thanks for the info and the support for the bar reading. The two of them are firmly backwards.

A dragon... it's been a long time since I've been relative.

"Are you the ones who set foot in my realm?"

The voice of the dragon sounds a direct prefix. Is this a 'mindset' skill?

Many of the demons of old are comparable or outnumbered by intelligence. In doing so, you may learn to speak 'as a means of conversation.

"Yes, I'm interrupting. It would be easy and helpful if the story made sense. I need to ask you something."

"When you're a little human, you ask me a question, the great black dragon? Get to know yourself!

Dark Dragon's mouth opened and he was alarmed to see if his corrosive breath would be thrown up, but what was unleashed was a 'growl'.

The high volume and wind pressure that rocks the tympanic membrane hits me, and the impact of the wind hits my whole body.

It was powerful enough for the trees to be blown out of their roots and the surrounding open land, but I haven't moved a step from the spot.

"Every human being endured my 'growl'."

"Have you finished greeting? So let me tell you something."

'Looks like I got too far out of hand. Thank you for my generosity, I unconsciously put my hands on the weak.'

You don't want to think I endured it with strength, it just sounds like I'm forcing myself to convince you. You have a lot of self-esteem?

"It's like breathing right now. Eat my real blow. '

Decide that any more interactions are a waste of time and set 'Magic Enhancement', 'No Chant' and 'Light Magic' into skill slots.

When a strip of light pops out of my protruding right hand, through the side of the dark dragon and pierces the ground, a giant blast of flame rises in the rear and the earth sounds.

When the Dark Dragon looked back in horror, there was one path where my rays burned down, and there was a huge plot of land ahead. The size of the black dragon in front of you.

'... human, why don't we listen? Because violence creates nothing.'

Apparently, they respond to the conversation.

"Hmm, he said he went looking for 'Skill Eaters'. Then the other day, I'll have to get rid of you. That's a nasty skill. Just touch it and our skills will disappear. Then it's common to kill with a brace from a distance. '

Suddenly grown up, Dark Dragon is like a grandfather with a good attitude and tone, talking with his head down on the earth.

I returned my palm lightly as soon as I found out I was strong. To the habit of omnivores... it's an inedible dragon.

He seems to be the lord of this area, and he sensed the anomaly, so he handled it quickly before it mattered. He didn't even want to kill the "roar" against us, and he threatened to pull us out of here.

If you do intend to kill, you can exhale corrosion, not 'growl'.

Mm-hmm. Has' Skill Eating 'disappeared? If this dark dragon was eating me, I could have negotiated and' bought 'it. I'm sorry to hear that.

It was just a skill that seemed like it could be used as a measure for my sister.

"That skill is dangerous. I don't know what you're thinking, but you better not think about using it. In the first place, skill eating is not a skill that can only be handled by demons. '

"Advice, it hurts."

There shouldn't be any change in expression or attitude, but it's a goal. Even though it's a dragon, it's good to guess.

If it is true that it can only be used for demons, then it is no longer worthwhile or useful for 'skill eating'.

I heard everything I needed to ask, so when I managed to peel off the therapy that was booming with the dark dragon in the demonic talk, we left the mountain behind.

No gain after all. I also thought about buying Dark Dragon skills, which were powerful but all I already owned. I tried to negotiate once, but they said they weren't willing to sell it.

"Hmm, I wanted to see the individual who owned 'Skill Eating', but I'm sorry."

"You saw it. What is your dissatisfaction?

To the unfortunately grunting therapy, Ariaria leaned her neck... what did you say?

"What, Aria, what's wrong? Is it broken?

"It's your head and chest that's broken. You are a magician even if you rot, so shake your head that you don't and put out your 'skill eater' knowledge. Didn't that skilled individual have any traits?

"Uh, uh, that one moves to the person who ate... And then, for sure...... ahhh! There was a theory there was a change in appearance! I don't know why, but he said there are many individuals whose bodies go black!... well, what's up, collector"

I was staring at the therapy where I met my hand and screamed.

"Now what?

"So for some reason, all the demons that were gaining 'skill eating' were black individuals, and they also asked if it was a mutation..."

Does that mean that that dark dragon - 'skill eater'?

I remember now that the legendary Evil Dragon was also pitch-black.

I nodded loudly once when I turned my face only to Ariaria without saying anything.

"Yes, we've determined that the chances of that dragon owning 'Skill Eater' are over 90%. Then 'skill eating' had another rather special nature, which cannot be discerned in 'appraisal'. Because that's how skills are made."

"Don't let the appraisal spot you...... skills made?

You can't miss hearing that. Then it's like...

"Yes, a skill developed at an ancient research facility. You're like a skill weapon that was conceived to give this skill to demons and destroy themselves. In fact, it should have been discarded because it was judged to have a lot of negative effects on humans."

So? Is that why you invited only therapy and Aliaria followed you as you complained?

Was that dragon hiding his' skill eater '?

I guess you thought when you found out about that, you'd get rid of me. Looks like we'll need to discuss this carefully again later, with that dragon.

"Tell me that quickly, Mr. Ariaria."

"Because they didn't ask?

"... so is that dragon, but you can't eat it"

"It's a mechanical doll. You can't eat it."

I didn't know you'd be the wingman to come check on the skill eaters and deal with the things you can't eat.

Seems immature yet, both as a person and as a skill collector.