I Became the Strongest With The Failure Frame【Abnormal State Skill】As I Devastated Everything Chapter 69

Chapter 69 Azure Dragon Stone (T/N: Seiryuu Stone) I presented one blue jewel as remuneration for guarding me . It’s one of those jewels from that pair of skeletons in the Disposal Ruins . If Seras knows the value of this jewel, I may be able to understand the value of the other jewels too . [Ah~] As she was observing the jewel, Seras yelped as she was about to drop the jewel in her hands . However, she was able to catch it before it fell on the floor . [I- I’m sorry about that . ] [Are you okay?] [Yes . It’s just that, I’m slightly surprised . ] [About what?] [Touka-dono . ] Seras held out the jewel in her hand . It’s as if she wants to ask some questions . [No matter how I look at this, this can only be that... This is the Azure Dragon Stone, right? But...] [Azure Dragon Stone? Someone just gave me that jewel before . The only thing I’ve heard from him is that this should be a valuable jewel . ] Well, that’s what the owner’s spirit (?) said . “I would be glad if the jewels I had could be of use to you up there on the ground above... I don’t know about the current economic situation there, so they might have been cheaper now . So, if they really became cheap, I’m sorry about that...” Seras began to examine the jewel in detail by holding it over the light of the lamp . [Is this the real thing?] [I don’t know . ] [Touka-dono, could you please try injecting magic energy into this jewel?] [Hmm? Can’t you just do it yourself, Seras?] [Us elves weren’t as good at refining magic energy compared to humans . The amount that we’re able to refine is comparably smaller . To verify the authenticity of this jewel, we would need some decent amount of magic energy . ] They have lower ability to refine magic energy than humans . If that’s how it is, why is it that it’s the elves that were the main users of Spirit Techniques? [I understand . ] I received the jewel from her and injected my magic energy . At that moment, the jewel sparkled like a glittering prism . It’s like a boisterous dance of pretty lights . Though, that light immediately stopped . [It also matches the phenomenon that I have read in one of the books before . That’s probably the real thing, Touka-dono . ] [I’m still a bit left in the dark but, well... this should worth something, right?] [I don’t know if you could just briefly describe it with “it does worth something”...] Seras began explaining . [The Azure Dragon Stone is said to be a rare stone that was produced by a dragon called the Azure Eyes Dragon, which could be considered as a legendary creature . It was said that the corpse of the Azure Eyes Dragon would melt when this dragon have died . However, there were some rare cases where there was something that would be a beautiful stone that would remain there even if the rest of the dragon’s body were to melt . ] (T/N: I’m tempted to put in Blue-eyes...) Seras’s gaze was on the jewel in my hand . [The Azure Eyes Dragon was said to have the greatest strength among all monsters, and it was said that they would be designated as a Disaster-Rank enemy whenever they appear . Although there were multiple heroes and mercenaries that has dreamed of making a fortune by defeating them and challenged this monster, most of these people were killed . ] Most of my attention was on the Great Sage at that time but... I recalled about those two who were still holding hands even after they died in the Disposal Ruins . They may also have held some considerable power . [For the meantime, I don’t think the Azure Dragon Stone is something that could be distributed in the market . How should I say this, the value of this jewel is...] Seras puts her hand over her forehead as if she’s slightly troubled about saying it . It seems that she’s trying to suppress that confusion that’s about to spring up . [Could I easily explain it if I just say it exceeds the reward I’ve got from the Dragon Eye Sakazuki?] [I see . Then, this should be fine as payment for guarding me, right? I feel as if this jewel should be difficult to accurately judge its value since it’s pretty valuable . ] Nevertheless, I think I may be able to use these jewels when I needed some kind of great negotiation with someone . I could also use this in exchange of some materials . [Touka-dono . ] [Hmm?] The hand that used to be on Seras’ forehead were now held out in front of me . As if she’s telling me to stop . [You can’t do that . ] [Wha-?] [I don’t exactly know what you’re thinking, but I could feel that you’re thinking something that you shouldn’t do . ] Simple-minded people could easily meet their end . Or perhaps, I look down at the small bag beside me which holds the other Azure Dragon Stones . There is still a number of them even if I give one of them to Seras . I threw the Azure Dragon Stone towards her . [Ah~!] Seras catches the jewel in haste with both of her palms . She then raises her gaze after looking at the thing on her hand . [Umm, Touka-dono... . ] [That’s already yours . If you want to throw it away, you’re free to throw it away . ] [Eh? No, however—] [I’ve now paid the remuneration . Or, is it that you think that it’s too few?] [That’s true, but...] If this thing is worth more than the Dragon Eye Sakazuki, then it should be fine . [Then, the negotiation for your remuneration should be concluded with this, right?] [Piii~?] Pigimaru cries out as if he’s trying to press an answer from Seras . The smile on Seras’ lips have somehow relaxed . [Yes . ] She closed her eyes as if she’s still thinking about something . [I feel like I lost at something...] v I put back the small bag of Azure Dragon Stones into my bag and sat down on the chair . [You are to continue calling me Hati on the public areas for the time being . Of course, I would also call you Mist when we’re in public too . When you’re sure that we’re just alone or when it’s just Pigimaru nearby, you could call me with either of my name . ] [I understand . ] And as if she thought about something, Seras looks quite conflicted . [It’s fine for the meantime but... are you really fine with this?] [Hmm?] [As you’ve already known, I’m currently being chased right now . There are also multiple personal things that I haven’t talked about with you . However... the entirety of my story, I still have yet to—] I can’t decide on how to proceed . I can understand from the tone of her voice and the expression on her face . This is related to her conscientious personality . [You can talk about the details of your background whenever you feel like you want to talk about it . I just wanted to create a relationship with you where you could sleep without any kind of problems . ] An environment where Seras could sleep as she pleases . That’s all I wanted . Having to lack some sleep would always interfere with her job as a guard . On the other hand, it wouldn’t matter as long as the problem of her inability to sleep were to be solved . [I think you should already know this, but it’s not your past that I wanted to reveal . ] I know the real identity of Mist . Seras also knows that I know about her, Mist’s identity . All we needed now is to both share this recognition upon our situation . [It’s fine if you just remain in your optimum condition as the guard of your employer . Well... I’ve already said this earlier, but you can tell me all the things you want to talk about during the journey . I may inquire some things that I think were things that I need to know, but I basically don’t plan to investigate about your past at all . ] Seras calmed down after she heard my words . [It seems that Touka-dono would always care about my situation . ] [Of course . I’m a kind person after all . ] As a matter of fact, I have only been telling her the truth all these times . Well, it’s convenient for me if she took my words as if it’s my care for her . [Anyway, are you able to sleep tonight?] [I think that with the amount I’ve used in the ruins, I think the effect should disappear tonight . ] Tonight, my desire to sleep (with someone) has returned . I’m sorry, it’s just a little joke . [Well then, I don’t think you would need my tonight . [Fufu, that’s right . ] [If that’s so, go back to your room and get some rest . I’m afraid I’m too tired having to be hospitable with your types . ] Seras chuckles a bit . [I should have guessed already . ] Seras’ facial features and ears began changing . Her elven ears turned into the ears of a human . Is she staying alert even when she just have to walk a few distance along the corridor outside? This elf is very thorough . Before leaving the room, Seras turned towards me and Pigimaru . [Well then, good night . ] [Pii~ ♪ ] Seras smiled towards Pigimaru . I could feel a slight gap with how she treated us two . [Touka-dono . ] [Hmm?] [Would you like to have some breakfast with me tomorrow?] [Yeah, I understand . ] After deciding that we would meet tomorrow morning, Seras left the room . v It’s still a bit early for me to sleep . I’ve also took some nap today . Standing up, I picked up the bottle that contained the Monster Enhancer . [Pigimaru . ] [Pii?] [Would you like to absorb the Enhancer now? Well . it’s fine to wait for some time if you’re still afraid—] [Pigii!] Pigimaru immediately answered . His color shows a positive response . “If you’re ready, let’s do it!” That’s what I feel he’s saying . [As expected of my partner . ] [Pii ♪] Pigimaru morphed into a bowl-like shape . [Should I pour the contents in there?] [Pii . ] [Then, I’m going to pour it now?] [Piii!] The Enhancer is a transparent liquid . Slowly, I poured it into the opening of the bowl-shaped Pigimaru . Eventually, I’ve poured all of the contents on Pigimaru . Pigimaru returns to his rounded shape after enclosing the Enhancer . Thereupon... [Pii?] Pigimaru’s body began to emit light . [Pyyyiiiggyyyyiiiii—-] If I were to describe the result, then it would be a success just like the second experiment that’s written in the “Encyclopedia of the Forbidden Arts . ” The effect of the Enhancer towards Pigimaru were the same just as described in the results of the experiment . [It’s already deep into the night, so I guess I’ll thoroughly inspect the various effects tomorrow... Should I check out for a bit before I sleep?] I sat cross-legged on the bed and opened the “Encyclopedia of the Forbidden Arts” . I occasionally turned over the pages of the “Encyclopedia of the Forbidden Arts” and finally confirmed the appearance of Pigimaru . I kept browsing the contents of my book until I’m finally overcome by drowsiness and fallen to sleep .