Mob
Kousei No Ore Demo Boukensha Ni Nareba Riajuu Ni Naremasuka: Chapter #91
Translators: Nyx and Ririi Rain
Episode 91: Kimaris Stares As If Wanting To Join Us! (2)
[Race] Selene
[Combat Power] 750
[Inborn Skills]
• Shining Full Moon Goddess: Allows the use of Selene's
powers as the goddess of the moon and magic.
• Trinity Deity: This card is a trinity with another card
which can be said to be another aspect. Summoning three cards consumes only one
summoning slot in the dungeon. Moreover, the three cards share the same life
force, magic power, and the number of times they can use their skills.
• Frozen Moon World: The entire surrounding area in the
dungeon is transformed into a night field illuminated by moonlight. Wipes out all
non-allied servants/subordinates and blocks the summoning of new subordinates.
It can be used only when Artemis, Selene, and Hecate are in the field. It can
be used only once a day.
• Leo's Protection: Summons a Nemean Lion as a
subordinate. Only once per day.
• Advanced-level magician
[Acquired Skills]
• Pride of Deity
• Simple Temple: By drawing a magic circle on the ground,
a simplified temple can be formed on the spot. Within the temple, all stats are
improved, sustained recovery is achieved, and the output of some skills is
improved. The effectiveness of the divine attribute is improved.
• Chant shortening
• Magic recovery
[Race] Nemean Lion
[Combat Power] 700 (1050 when summoned)
[Inborn Skills]
・Ironclads
Fur: Advanced class of equipping skill.
By possessing other cards or the master, they can increase their combat
power, and they can share one inborn skill other than their equipping skill,
plus all their acquired skills.
This fur has a high defense against physical attacks,
nullifying physical attacks below a certain level.
・Leo's
Blessing: Due to Leo's blessing, they possess the power of immortality unless a
weakness is exploited. It contains monstrous strength, self-regeneration, and
immortality. It can be canceled by being attacked in the flank.
・Food
Chain: Can use what they eat as nourishment and absorb some of its power.
Self-regenerates through predation and temporarily adds a portion of the
opponent's power to themselves.
・Awakening
of instinct
[Acquired Skills]
・High-level
dependent body: A temporary body invoked by a skill. Has no acquired skills and
does not grow. A high-level dependent body has an ego that is comparable to the
original, and a combat power that is 1.5 times the initial combat power.
[Race] Berserker
[Combat Power] 900
[Inborn Skills]
・Supreme
God's Warrior: A warrior in the service of Odin, the supreme god of Norse
mythology. Possesses elementary rune magic and warrior skills.
(Elementary rune magic: They can use the native Norse
skill of rune magic at the elementary level.)
(Warrior: Contains the skills necessary for a warrior,
including martial arts, swordsmanship, spearmanship, archery, and riding skills.)
・Insanity-clad:
The user surrenders to insanity and commits slaughter. They become engulfed in
madness and engage in slaughter. They enter a berserk state for a fixed period,
losing all control. In exchange, they become [Immortal] for the duration, with
all stats tripled and immunity to status ailments. After the effect ends, they
are unable to act for a fixed period.
(Immortal: While
the effect is active, they can survive damage that exceeds their maximum life
force (HP).
・Fountain
of Life: An endless source of vitality. It greatly increases vitality (HP),
durability, and resistance to some status ailments. Includes self-regeneration
and continuous recovery.
・Physical
Enhancement: Enhances the power of physical attacks.
[Acquired Skills]
・Hunter:
Contains martial arts, archery, distant vision, tracking, and presence-blocking
skills.
・No
Beat: This skill allows them to skip steps in martial arts techniques. The
effect increases with skill proficiency.
・Precognition
Selene.
Together
with Artemis and Hecate, Selene was a famous card as one of the Trinity of Moon
Goddesses.
Each
of these three goddesses symbolized a phase of the moon: Artemis at half-moon
represented a growing girl, Selene at full-moon represented a mature woman, and
Hecate at new-moon represented a dying old woman (although Hecate herself was
also a beautiful woman of a young age...).
Other
well-known Trinity cards were Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva of Hinduism, as well as
Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld of Norse mythology, which generally possess higher
skills than the [Dual Deity].
Selene's
[Trinity Deity], like the [Dual Deity], was a higher level skill of a [Pair of
Two} skill.
The
reason why it was not called a higher-level skill of the [Dual Deity] was
because there were both advantages and disadvantages to simply calling it the
superior version.
The
advantage of the [Trinity Deity] over the [Dual Deity] was, first of all, that
the number of cards that can be summoned in one slot is three. Second, when you
have all three, you can use a powerful unique skill.
The
inferior point was that unlike the [Dual Deity], it was not possible to
transform into a different card. Also, acquired skills cannot be shared.
The
strength of a [Pair of Two] skill, similar to those of the [Dual Deity] and the
[Trinity Deity], lay in the ability to summon multiple cards in a single slot.
The increase in the number of cards is simply powerful. This type of skill will
be especially unparalleled in places where the number of cards is limited, such
as MonColo. ...It was so strong that it was hard to set up a match.
However,
realistically speaking, the fact that it required three cards to be strong can
also be a disadvantage. It means it is meaningless if you can't get all of
them.
It
would not be so bad with C-rank cards, but when it comes to B-rank cards,
although not impossible, it's extremely difficult for an individual to collect
three cards.
To
be frank, if you can get three B-rank girl cards, you should already have
enough assets to live for the rest of your life, so it is doubtful whether it
is worth it to go so far to get the Trinity.
In
that sense, even if the efficiency of slot compression is lower, the [Dual
Deity], which enables the use of different card's power through one card, would
be superior from a cost-performance point of view.
The
inability to share acquired skills was another disadvantage that was too great.
However,
the [Trinity Deity] had one huge advantage that the [Dual Deity] did not have.
That
was the exclusive skill that could be used only when all three pieces were
assembled.
Selene's
[Frozen Moon World] was an extremely rare skill that can be used to destroy the
summoning of one's subordinates.
If
we were to compare the current semi-professional class and the above's
environment to a trading card game, the 'subordinate summoners' would be the
strongest.
Whether
you're a Professor or a Gladiator, if you don't have a subordinate summoner in
your deck, it would not be good. That was the level it was on.
When
trying to counter a card with a summoning ability, the quickest way would be to
have your own card with a summoning ability in the deck, and the basic strategy
will be based on how well you can execute that summoning ability.
If
this were a card game, it would not be a very healthy environment, and I would
hope that the management would take measures to improve the situation.
...Unfortunately, this was a reality. In the 20 years since the dungeon first
appeared, there haven't been any changes.
In
other words, this dominance of subordinate summoning will continue into the
future.
In
such an environment, the [Frozen Moon World] skill can be called an extremely
valuable anti-subordinate summoning skill.
This
skill, which blocked the opponent's subordinate summoning while allowing you to
continue to summon your own subordinates, was the very embodiment of the
"I'm OP!"
If
you use it in MonColo, you will almost certainly not be scheduled for a match
again.
In a
sense, it was like a real banned card, but in the dungeon, there was no such
unspoken agreement.
No
one will complain when you perform "I'm OP!" to your heart's content.
Well,
just being able to collect all three goddesses was enough to make you seem
overpowered in the eyes of the world.
It
would cost 6 to 7 billion yen to have three of them... it's at the level of
something that could be purchased jointly by a professional team.
Of
course, the military must definitely be using it, even so, no country had been
able to complete the A-rank dungeon...
Well,
on the 50th floor and above, Selene and the like will appear regularly. ...It
can't be helped.
On
the other hand, there was Berserker. This one was simply a strong card.
It
possessed high combat power and overwhelming melee capability, and it had the
[Insanity-clad] that enabled it to become [Immortal] for a certain amount of
time, as well as the native Norse skill of [Rune Magic], albeit at the
elementary level.
As
can be seen from the fact that it had native skills, this Berserker must be a
native card from Scandinavia, not from Japan.
In
Japan, there was no card called Berserker, and the only one named similarly was
a D-rank card called Degraded Berserk.
[Rune
Magic] was a skill that specialized in bestowing magic. Although lacking in
offensive magic, it was an excellent skill with overwhelming versatility in
inscribing runes on allies and magic items.
Search,
ward, exorcism, dispelling, invisibility, strengthening, enemy aversion, and
distant vision....
Its
versatility was such that it was said that with only [Advanced Rune Magic]
skill, the majority of magic items would be unnecessary.
The
trump card, [Insanity-clad], although it comes with the major disadvantage of
losing control, would not attack allies, and the skill was powerful enough to
stand against a dungeon boss on its own.
A
versatile powerhouse, this card excelled in technical close-range combat using
rune magic. When the situation demands, it can be pushed into a berserk state
for rapid, all-out assaults or to serve as a rearguard during retreats.
Now,
what to do?
This
was a difficult question.
Of
course, there were reasons why I chose these two cards from among the many
cards.
Selene can be Eliza's rank-up destination, and Berserker
can be Yuki's.
In
other words, it was a question of whether to rank up Eliza or Yuki, but to tell
the truth, ranking up Yuki was a bit problematic.
If Yuki is ranked up, I don't know what will happen to
her special acquired skills such as [Breakthrough of Limits] and [True Follower
Summoning].
It would be fine if they could be passed on, but there is
always the possibility that they would not.
In that case, the rank-up would not lead to an increase
in strength, but only to an increase in resurrection costs.
In addition, there is also the loss of Shiro and Kuro.
On the other hand, with Eliza, there are no such risks
and we can enjoy all the benefits.
The only concern is that she may no longer be able to use
[My Fair Lady]... but there's a good chance that her qualities have a lot to do
with this, so there's probably nothing to worry about.
So,
when comparing these two alone, Eliza is the one to be ranked up... but the
problem that arises here is about the remaining Trinity of Moon Goddesses.
In
fact, Yuki had the aptitude to rank up to Artemis, and Mea to Hecate.
If I
want to maximize Selene's true value, I need to have Artemis and Hecate as
well.
If
so, Yuki and Mea would also have to rank up to Artemis and Hecate.
Of
course, Yuki and Mea could be kept as they are without upgrading to Artemis and
Hecate, while the two goddess cards could be placed as a new set of partners
for Eliza.
That
way, Mea's [Spiritual recurrence] that she has gained would not be wasted, and
there would be no need to worry about Yuki's specially acquired skills.
However,
considering the difficulty of obtaining B-rank cards, there is a chance that I
won't have the means to prepare any new rank-up destinations for Yuki and Mea.
If
things go badly, Yuki and Mea may even be unable to rank up any further until
they retire for good.
That
would be too heartbreaking. It is likely that Artemis and Hecate will be used
to rank up Yuki and the Mea at some point then.
In
other words, this choice would not only simply increase my strength, but it
would also affect my future deck strategy.
If I
choose the Trinity of Moon Goddesses route, not only will I not be able to show
the true value of my team until all of them are gathered, but I will also lose
the [Spiritual recurrence] of Mea from Lilim that I worked so hard to obtain...
On
the other hand, if I choose the Berserker route, I will not be bound to a
rank-up destination, which makes it easier to rank up.
Besides,
the fact that all three moon goddesses were cards that fit more in the
rearguard wasn't good for the balance of the deck.
Even
more so since my current members themselves were a little more
rearguard-oriented.
If I
could get Berserk, which specializes in melee, it would make the deck formation
much easier in the future.
As
for the negative factor, the rampage, perhaps it can be controlled with the
[Hero] skill? I had a little hope
that this would be the case.
If
all the gears mesh well, I can expect a dramatic increase in our fighting
power.
However,
it was also true that when everything comes together, it is the Trinity Goddess
of the Moon who is stronger. ...
Should
I pursue my dream, or go for the more realistic route?
…………………………No, wait.
At
some point, I realized I'd been assuming I'd do the trade, but there's also the
option of using Kimaris as is.
I
can see two advantages to using Kimaris.
One
advantage was that the high-level equipping ability could add the combat power
equivalent of a B-rank to one member.
This
option would be much more convenient than ranking up one member.
Despite
being benchwarmers, cards with exceptional skills can be leveled up to play in
the main lineup. They can also serve as my bodyguard in a time of crisis.
The
other advantage was the gained numerical power from the skill of summoning an
army.
The
power of numbers was something our party lacked, and I had already experienced
how troublesome it was in the mock battle with Oribe.
Even
if I don't go to the trouble of gathering the Three Moon Goddesses, having a
'subordinate summoner' in the deck is a quick and easy way to counter another
'subordinate summoner'.
As
someone about to challenge a C-rank dungeon with C-rank enemies, I want this
ability so badly I can't wait to have it.
... Mmh. The more I think about it, the more attractive
Kimaris seems.
The
downside was that I'd be throwing away a chance to exchange a high-value card
for it.
This
likely will be my first and last chance to get a high-value card like Selene or
Berserker in exchange for Kimaris. When I think about it as something like
"Only now! Special! Just for you!", I feel like I'm throwing my
chance down the drain, and I'm not sure if I will be able to get it again!
However,
considering the state of my deck, it was certain that Kimaris would be the best
option at the moment...
Should I take a gamble here...?
"Tono-san....'
'Yes, what is it?"
"Can we put this on hold for a bit...?"
"Of course, that's fine."
Of course, it won’t be allowed... Huh?!
"It's a trade of high-value cards, after all. I'm not
going to ask you to give an answer right away."
"Oh, I- I see..."
That's right... It's an exchange of over a billion yen
worth of assets if you think about it.
"However, there are also the other parties'
circumstances. ...If possible, I would appreciate an answer within six months,
or at worst, within a year."
Six months to a year... That's a lot of time.
That is plenty of time to actually use Kimaris and decide
what to do with it after.
Meanwhile, the possibility of getting a new B-rank card
is not zero.
I
can choose the best trade (or no trade) according to the changing situation.
"In this case, there are a few points I would like
you to be aware of in advance."
"Yes."
"First of all, please don't make the card
untradeable until you officially decline."
Untradeable.
In other words, don't name it or Lost it.
I
nodded my head thinking that it was a reasonable request.
"If the Kimaris gain negative skill as a result of
being used, we may have to change the card we propose to you, or we may even
have to cancel the whole deal."
This
too goes without saying.
It
stands to reason that if a negative skill is attached to the card, the value of
the card will naturally decrease, and worst of all, the card will no longer be
desired.
"On the other hand, even if Kitagawa-san's use of
the card leads to the development of better skills, it would be difficult to
offer you an even better card list."
...Hmm,
so even if Kimaris gets more good skills, its value won't go up anymore.
This
may seem unfair, considering that negative skills will decrease the value of
Kimaris, but I have to agree with this considering that the value of Kimaris is
already significantly higher than it should be.
"Finally, these lists are made up of submissions
from multiple contenders, so there is a possibility that the list may change
over time. This applies to both additions to and removals from the list."
......This list of items presented is from many parties?
Well,
I guess that was not surprising when you think about it. A list of cards worth
billions was difficult to prepare, even for a large company.
It
would be natural to expect the list to consist of several wealthy people or
companies.
If
there are changes in the list, there is a possibility that Selene and Berserker
will disappear, but it can't be helped.
"That will be all for now. Do you have any concerns?"
"Yes, there is no problem. Thank you."
Yosh! Now
I have some time to think about it.
As I
was inwardly striking a fist pump...
"Also, this is a personal request."
"What is it?"
"If possible, I would appreciate it if you could
provide me with an autograph before we officially make the trade."
"A, an autograph?"
"Yes, I would need evidence that this is
Kitagawa-san's Kimaris, so as proof, I would like you to give me your
autograph."
"Ah, ah, ......I see."
An autograph...to be honest, it's a little embarrassing.
But
it was hard to refuse after I made a somewhat unreasonable request earlier.
I
had no choice but to nod.
"I understand... but I don't have an autograph, and
I don't know how to make one."
"I can understand that. That's what everyone says at
first. Well, I think it's easier to get a professional to make something like
that."
"A professional?"
"Yes, nowadays you can request one from a
professional for only a few thousand yen online."
"I see."
But, my autograph, huh~?
I
would die of shame if my family, along with Higashino and the others found out
about it.
I have to keep it a secret no matter what.....
Though
I had braced myself, but little did I know that Renge would betray my trust and
expose my secret practice sessions at home to my family, The humiliation was
almost unbearable."
***
[ANNOUNCEMENT]
We decided to have a GOAL starting
now:
IF WE EARN $225/month
for AT LEAST 3 MONTHS STRAIGHT from Patreon membership, WE WILL ADD ANOTHER
ADVANCED CHAPTER ON EACH TIER on
our Patreon!
We set the “earning visibility” public so you can
always see it.
More people joining means more advanced chapters for you Patreon members!
Previous chapter | Novel page | Next chapter
Please help us
out and get Advanced Chapters on our Patreon!
Or you can keep
our spirit up by buying us Coffee (人ゝω・）
