Putting aside the dark thoughts haunting his mind, Felix turned his attention to the other prize he had received. After understanding its exact function, a smile formed on his face.
The information indicated that he had the ability to steal someone else's plot. Some individuals even had more than one predetermined plot. So far, he could only visualize the plot of those from whom he had managed to steal a bit of Fortune.
This meant that he had access to the plots of Issei Hyoudou and Yuki Rito.
Issei's plot was particularly interesting: he started dating Yuuma, who later revealed herself as Raynare, a fallen angel, and brutally attacked him, leaving him on the brink of death. However, in his moment of despair, Issei inadvertently summoned a crimson-haired demon, Rias Gremory, who reincarnated him as a demon and made him her subordinate.
"Not interested." Felix immediately dismissed the option. Although becoming a demon had its advantages, he would not trade what he had already achieved for that.
If he truly wished to follow that path, it would be easy. Knowing the plot, he could introduce himself, express his intentions, and was confident he would be recruited. However, this was not a path he wanted to follow.
The situation of Yuuki Rito, on the other hand, was much more intriguing.
Plot: Within two days, Lala Satalin Deviluke will run away from home because she does not want to marry any of her suitors. Due to an accident, she will end up naked in Yuuki Rito's bathtub. Upon arriving on Earth, Lala will pretend to love Rito to avoid getting married.
This single event would eliminate the biggest support that Rito had in the story. Although she was not his only suitor, and, in fact, Yuuki Rito was madly in love with Sairenji Haruna, it was Lala who played the most crucial role in the development of his narrative.
Without hesitation, Felix used the Plot Thief Card.
Suddenly, a strong wind started to hit his bedroom window, forcing it open, and then something slammed into him, making him fall backward onto the bed.
"..."
Getting up, Felix patted his body and used his sharpened senses, but found nothing out of the ordinary.
Due to your action, Yuuki Rito lost the chance to meet and get engaged to Lala Satalin Deviluke by having his plot stolen, causing his Fortune value to decrease by 50%, while the Host's Destiny value increased by 300.
"Hahahaha!"
For the first time since arriving in this world, Felix laughed heartily.
It was simply fantastic. He was ecstatic.
Felix carefully analyzed and then opened the System Store.
[System Store:]
[Techniques] - [Treasures] - [Consumables]
First, Felix accessed the [Treasures] section and examined the items available for purchase. Among the treasures, there was a rank classification, similar to how luck is classified: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple.
Moreover, there were various types of treasures, and what caught his attention were the "Sacred Gears." For now, he could only visualize the yellow ones. The green ones or higher were inaccessible to him at the moment. There were a total of four Sacred Gears available:
Aurora Shield: A Sacred Gear that allows the user to create a shield of light that can repel any physical or magical attack. The shield is extremely resilient and can be adjusted in size according to the user's will. The larger the shield, the more energy is consumed.
Dusk Blade: An enchanted sword that has the ability to absorb the dark energy of its enemies with each strike. The absorbed energy can be used by the wielder to increase their own physical and magical strength or to heal wounds.
Dawn Breath: This Sacred Gear allows the user to control the wind and use it to attack their enemies or to move quickly through the air. The controlled wind can be made as sharp as a blade or as gentle as a breeze, depending on the user's will.
Midnight Eyes: This is a set of magical contact lenses that grant the user the ability to see clearly in the dark and also to perceive the true nature of things, revealing illusions and uncovering the truth behind lies.
Carefully analyzing them, the one that most attracted Felix was the first one.
Each one cost 500 Destiny Points, which meant he could not choose more than one. And, for him, the shield seemed to be the best option at the moment.
However, he did not rush. He meticulously examined each of the available options.
After evaluating all the options, he turned his attention to the Sacred Gears.
Without hesitation, he exchanged 500 Destiny Points for the Sacred Gear, [Aurora Shield].
A gust of fresh air revitalized Felix's spirit.
"Boom!"
Felix heard a deafening noise in the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. Even the air around him began to move chaotically, as if it were reacting to the transformations occurring in his body. Then, a magnificent and inspiring shield slowly emerged from his Sea of Consciousness.
Merging with the Sacred Gear was a transcendental experience. It was as if every cell in his body was vibrating in harmony with the shield's energy. A wave of strength surged from within him, enveloping him in a soft light that seemed to emanate from the shield itself. He could feel a deep and inexplicable connection with the Sacred Gear, as if they were parts of a larger whole. His mind and body merged perfectly with the [Aurora Shield], making him feel as if he had been reborn.
Articulating his arm, he summoned the Aurora Shield. The moment it appeared, the shield radiated a bright and dazzling light. The surface was smooth and shiny, reflecting the light in such a way that it created a spectacle of shimmering colors, reminiscent of a dawn. In the core, a detailed image of a sun rising over a horizon was carved, shining with a light of its own that seemed to radiate warmth and energy.
When he wished to increase the size of the shield, the image of the sun in the center started to shine with even greater intensity, emitting rays of light that extended to the edge of the shield, making it expand. The expansion process was accompanied by a soft and harmonious sound, as if the air around was intoning a melody in response to the energy released. As the shield expanded, the light it emitted became more intense, illuminating the surrounding area and dissipating the shadows.
On the other hand, when he wished to decrease the size of the shield, the light in the center started to retract, absorbing the light from the edges of the shield inward, making it shrink. The harmonious sound that accompanied the shield's expansion decreased until it completely disappeared, and the light that the shield emitted diminished until it reached the desired size. Adjusting the size of the shield did not require significant effort, but it would require concentration and control over the energy powering the shield.
"So this is the Sacred Gear, [Aurora Shield]!" Felix made the shield return, amazed.
Now he felt a bit more relieved, having managed to increase his physical power and acquire a valuable treasure for his protection.
"Yuuto, do you want the egg with a soft yolk?" Rinko, his childhood friend, asked.
"Okay..." Yuuto looked at her and sighed. He noticed the affectionate look she gave him, but chose to ignore it.
[I know it's wrong, but I can't help it. I've always been attracted to girls with more generous curves, and that makes me feel terrible for not reciprocating Rinko's feelings. She's my childhood friend, for God's sake! I know she likes me, but I pretend not to notice.]
"..." Rinko almost dropped the spatula on the floor. She looked at Yuuto, but he had not said anything. It was the same situation as a few minutes ago, but this time, the voice belonged to her childhood friend, Yuuto.
The voice in her head continued.
[And the truth is, I'm starting to get tired of this situation. I gave several hints that I wasn't interested, but she doesn't seem to understand, or maybe it's me who isn't clear enough. The worst part is that deep down, I know I depend on her. We live together and she does practically everything at home. It would be insensitive and selfish of me to reject her now, right? But then, why do I feel so suffocated? And why do I catch myself looking at other girls at school, wondering what it would be like to be with them? Rinko is beautiful, with her golden brown hair and matching brown eyes, always wearing those red ribbons I buy for her every year during the summer festival.]
Before Rinko could be happy about the compliments, her eyes darkened upon hearing what came next.
[But, even so, I can't help but notice that she doesn't have the curves I unconsciously seek in a woman... Maybe it's better for both of us if I finally faced the truth and had an honest conversation with her. But do I really have the courage for that? And if it ruins everything? And if I end up losing her friendship? I don't know if I could handle that...]
"Y-Yuuto. You..." Rinko stammered, feeling a tremendous urge to cry. Until a few minutes ago, she was happy, mainly because Yuuto's birthday would be the next day, and she...
"Rinko?" Only now did Yuuto realize that something was wrong with her.
"I-I, I... I'm going to my room!" Saying this, she turned off the stove and ran out.
Yuuto, seeing his childhood friend suddenly run while tears fell from her eyes, felt lost.
[But, what about my dinner!]
That thought occurred to him, but he felt guilty immediately afterward. He was thankful it was just a thought and not something he said out loud, and went after Rinko.
What he did not know was that his "inner voice" had been heard by her, in her mind. That just made her cry even more, until she sobbed.
Before he could reach her, Yuuto only heard a loud sound of a door slamming, and shortly after, the door was locked from the inside.
Yuuto ran after her and kept knocking on the door, calling her name.
Rinko ignored him while crying.
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