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Chapter 6 - (Chapter 6) – First Partner

Scene – At the main gate of the Elf PalaceA large number of soldiers stand guard. A buggy is prepared, and inside it sits Hima.

Luo: Take care of yourself, and send word if anything happens.Hima: Don't worry, grandfather. Nothing will happen to me—I have so many guards with me.Luo: Even so, travel well and return safely.Hima: Hmm.

Hima sits inside the buggy, while Luo stands outside. He steps back.

Luo: Begin the march!

The soldiers start walking, and the buggy moves forward.

Scene – Cut to Lal, resting under a treeHe looks exhausted, breathing heavily.

Lal: Hah… haah! What was that?! Was there some kind of limit on this skill? If I think about it, I remember in one anime there was also a system where only one ultimate skill could exist per person. Maybe when I tried to unlock another ultimate skill… the pain—ugh!(He holds his head, clearly in pain.)Okay… so I managed to endure it somehow. But this means I can't have more than two ultimate skills. And that probably applies to unique and normal skills too. They must also be limited… though I don't know the exact number. For now, that's enough.

Lal tries to stand but collapses again.

Lal: Agh! Haahh! This pain won't stop! Aaa!!

Pain surges through his brain.

Lal: Ngh…!

He quickly creates a new skill.

Lal: This skill's name will be… "PAIN KILLER"!

Voice of the World: Unique Skill [Pain Killer] unlocked.

Lal: Haah… haah…

He uses the new skill to end the pain.

Lal: Finally… saved… ugh… (exhausted tone)

He slowly stands back up.

Lal: I need to get out of here before any elves spot me. "Unique Skill – Fantasy Call!"

A glowing golden magic circle appears on the ground. From it emerges a large silver wolf, as tall as a human. Its mane around the neck is white, its eyes are black, and it has two tails.

Lal: Whoa… I don't know which anime this beast is from, but whatever—at least something was summoned.

A screen appears.

Text: Enter the name of this beast.

Lal: A name, huh? Let's see… hmm… yeah! Your name will be Mega!

The name is confirmed.

Mega: May I know my master's name? And how shall I address you?

Lal: Oh, my name's Lal, and you can call m— (sudden realization) Wait… you can talk?! (shocked)Mega: Yes, master.Lal: OP! Well, that makes things easier. Alright, let's go from here quickly.

Lal climbs onto Mega's back, and Mega starts running at incredible speed.

Lal: Whoa, slow down a bit!Mega: Yes, master.

Mega reduces its pace slightly.

Lal: By the way, where are you taking me?Mega: You said to move away from there, so I am doing just that.Lal: I see… what kind of powers do you have?Mega: I can use Black Lightning, Black Tornado, Black Ball, and Black Roar.Lal: And they're powerful?Mega: Yes, master. Extremely powerful.Lal: I see. For now, just take me outside this kingdom.Mega: As you wish, master.

They soon reach a forest beyond the kingdom.

Lal: Okay, now walk slowly.Mega: Yes, master.Lal: By the way… you have two tails. Can you use some kind of tail attack?Mega: Sorry, master, but no. My tails are just normal. Those four attacks are all I have.Lal: I see.

Scene – Inside the forestHima and her soldiers continue traveling. She sits inside her buggy with her servant Koshi.

Hima: Koshi, what do you think the people of the Secret Sky will be like?Koshi: I don't know, princess.Hima: Still, take a guess.Koshi: Hmm… I've heard they've formed alliances with many kingdoms—like the Shin Kingdom, the Brilgree Kingdom, and even the country of Uselia. So maybe they'll be nice people.Hima: Listening to you, it feels like you've been preparing for a long time to learn about Secret Sky.Koshi: You could say that, princess.

They both laugh together.

Unbeknownst to them, hidden figures stalk their army from the shadows.

The screen fades to black… and then a face appears, though mostly obscured. A faint, sharp smile is visible, along with piercing light-brown eyes.

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