FVN Chapter 160 Awakening Skill
Chapter 160 Awakening Skill
Chapter 160 Awakening Skill
"Mmm~"
Chewing, Xia Sheng couldn't help but nod.
The texture was surprisingly good; it really did taste like jelly, melting in your mouth.
Perhaps because it can launch fireballs, the crimson slime is somewhat warm, but it doesn't have much of a smell.
After swallowing, Xia Sheng carefully felt the changes in his body.
But after a while, there was no reaction at all.
He opened his eyes, his brows furrowing slightly. So it really didn't work?
"Natsuo, how are you? Are you alright?" Shiina Mahiru asked worriedly.
Xia Sheng shook his head: "It's nothing, or rather, there's absolutely nothing wrong."
"So, it's useless?" Yukino Yukinoshita pinched her chin and looked at him.
"Hmm... I'll try that one too." Xia Sheng picked up the azure slime again.
"Wait—!" Shiina Mahiru quickly stopped her.
"It's alright." Xia Sheng looked at her, his smile gentle and reassuring.
"Alright." Shiina Mahiru reluctantly agreed.
"Um."
Xia Sheng didn't hesitate this time, took a bite, and started chewing.
The texture is the same, smooth and slippery, as if it would melt in your mouth, not at all like a living body.
But it was ice-cold.
Is it because of the use of water magic?
After swallowing, Xia Sheng continued to feel the changes in his body.
Just like the other slime, it didn't react at all after entering my stomach.
Like a stone sinking into the sea, it returned to complete calm.
Is it that it cannot be devoured and absorbed by him, or is this method simply not working?
He couldn't be sure, but he wouldn't let Yukino Yukinoshita also try it.
"It's no use. It seems this method really won't work," Xia Sheng said, discarding the slime's body.
"Is that so...? How about I give it a try?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked hesitantly.
She and Xia Sheng had the same idea: if he couldn't do it, maybe they could.
Her hesitation wasn't out of fear, but rather because she wanted Xia Sheng to make the decision.
"No way." Xia Sheng naturally denied it outright, his tone stern.
"Why?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked back, a slight smile playing on her lips without her even realizing it.
"The possibility is almost zero, there's no need for it." Xia Sheng's attitude was firm and unquestionable.
They couldn't even obtain the rewards, or rather, they couldn't adapt to the rewards, let alone devour the ability to gain slime power.
"Okay, I'll do as you say." Yukino Yukinoshita nodded obediently.
"Yukino, you..." Shiina Mahiru stared at her strangely.
"What's wrong with me?"
"No...it's nothing." Shiina Mahiru hesitated for a moment, without stating anything.
At this moment, Yukino Yukinoshita's expression is so girlish, her eyes filled with tenderness.
Without realizing it, she had become dependent on Xia Sheng.
That's normal, though. In a place like this, there's nothing they can do; it's Xia Sheng who's protecting them.
Admiring strength is an innate trait of living beings.
Xia Sheng's ever-present strength has silently taken over their minds and bodies, unconsciously making them begin to rely on him.
This was forced by circumstances; it was an inevitable result.
Shiina Mahiru is aware of her own thoughts, but the only difference between her and Yukino Yukinoshita is that she has spent more time with Natsuo.
The relationship between neighbors can be described as living together day and night.
As they gradually became familiar with each other, Xia Sheng kept intruding into her world and her heart, and she had grown accustomed to it.
Just as Xia Sheng told her, he was gradually becoming an important person to her.
If it weren't for the safety concerns surrounding this place, her relationship with Xia Sheng might have progressed much faster.
Fate may play tricks on us, but we can't escape it.
"How inexplicable." Yukino Yukinoshita was unaware of her own condition, assuming that Shiina Mahiru was simply having an episode.
It's not the first or second time; I just enjoy watching her.
An angelic appearance, a demonic nature.
The best approach is to ignore her.
"Natsuo, how are you feeling right now? Is there anything wrong or uncomfortable with your body?" Yukino Yukinoshita looked Natsuo up and down and asked.
"I've almost fully recovered." Xia Sheng jumped up and down, feeling no discomfort whatsoever.
He's back to his energetic self.
"Shall we go to the second floor?"
"OK....
"
Xia Sheng had just opened his mouth to respond when he suddenly froze. He looked at the scene on the first floor around him, his face pale, his back cold, and cold sweat breaking out.
He forgot the most important thing!
"Xia Sheng, what's wrong?"
"Is there something wrong with your health? It's not because you ate slime......"
Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina noticed the change in Natsuo's expression and looked at him with concern.
"No..." Xia Sheng slowly shook his head.
"What happened? Tell us first, and we'll figure something out together," Yukino Yukinoshita calmly reassured her.
"This is the first floor, right?" Xia Sheng asked, his voice trembling with anxiety.
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"Have you forgotten that you were supposed to be on the second floor?" Xia Sheng reminded him cautiously.
"What...!" Yukino Yukinoshita immediately realized what was happening and her eyes widened.
"Mai-senpai and President Shinomiya didn't come!"
"Yes..." Xia Sheng clenched his fists and nodded slowly, his heart filled with panic.
Bad thoughts lingered in my mind.
The strange thing about this place is that Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina have reappeared on the first floor, but Mai Sakurajima and Kaguya Shinomiya haven't come... What if something happened to them?
Xia Sheng didn't even dare to think about it.
This was a situation he absolutely did not want to see, yet he had not noticed it at all.
From arriving here to dealing with the slime and conducting experiments, he completely ignored the original situation.
Mai Sakurajima and the others should have been on the first floor with him.
If they were in danger... he would never be able to forgive himself.
They were so engrossed in the joy in front of them that they were completely absorbed in it!
"Natsuo, don't worry. What if they just switched places with us and went to the second floor?" Yukino Yukinoshita noticed Natsuo's guilt and quickly comforted him gently.
"Yes, we shouldn't jump to conclusions about things that aren't certain yet." Shiina Mahiru then took Natsuo's hand, held it, and offered warmth.
"I know..." Xia Sheng took a deep breath, suppressing his guilt and worry, and forced a smile.
"Let's go to the second floor."
"Um."
Just in case, Natsumi grasped Shiina Mahiru's hand and then took Yukino Yukinoshita's hand, pulling the two of them towards the cave entrance.
He was afraid that if he went to the second floor, the two of them would separate from him.
After all, something unusual had happened here, and neither Sakurajima Mai nor Shinomiya Kaguya came over.
He wasn't afraid they wouldn't come; he was afraid they would come.
Now, without him by their side, they have no ability to deal with the intruders.
Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina understood Natsuo's meaning and knew that he couldn't possibly be thinking of taking advantage of them at this moment, so they held hands with him tightly.
The three entered the cave and proceeded to the second level.
[Successfully eliminated the intruders, awakened the skill "Devour One by One".]
His notification sounded late, but Xia Sheng was in no mood to pay attention.
Upon reaching the second floor, Xia Sheng immediately scanned the area. The environment remained unchanged, and he did not see any other traces.
This gave him a slight sense of relief.
Mai Sakurajima and the others probably didn't arrive early.
"It should be alright." Yukino Yukinoshita squeezed his hand tighter, looked at him, and smiled gently.
"Perhaps there was just an anomaly, and they weren't summoned here. Natsuo, don't think such bad things," Shiina Mahiru comforted her.
"Mm." Xia Sheng nodded gently.
The two people's comforting words were quite effective, making him feel much more relaxed.
Come to think of it, he must need them; how could he let them be in danger for no reason?
Unless something bad happens.
But for now, there shouldn't be any problems.
He felt relieved and checked the hint he had just received.
Awakening Skill - Devour: Devours the target's flesh and blood, absorbing its abilities.
Seeing the new abilities he had gained, Xia Sheng was surprised, yet felt it was only natural.
This ability called Awakening Skill was clearly given to him on purpose, since he had just been testing this method.
It turns out it wasn't that it was impossible, but rather that the skill wasn't available.
Does that mean he has to go back and devour the bodies of those two slimes again?
He really wanted the fireball and water gun spells, but he didn't know if he could get them.
Is it too late to go back now?