I Was a Small Fish When I Reincarnated, but It Seems That I Can Become a Dragon, so I Will Do My Best - Extra Chapter 181
7-1. Immediate goals
“Alright then…”
Ouren plopped down cross-legged on the tatami mat with a sigh. Finally, everyone was together. This brought a sense of relief, though the threat was far from gone. The angels might have retreated for now, but they would surely return with new strategies. Preparations had to be made.
One thing was clear: they knew one of the enemy’s bases. A team needed to be assembled to investigate it, so the key members gathered for a meeting. Present were Ouren, Houen, and Uchikage.
“This setup feels nostalgic,” Ouren remarked.
“I don’t think we’ve ever had a meeting with just the three of us,” Houen replied.
“It’s about the vibe, man! The vibe! You never get it…”
“Well, as Houen said, the angels are plotting and sharpening their weapons while we sit here. We must also devise our strategies.”
“Uchikage is right.”
The three straightened their postures and got down to business. Houen, as usual, led the discussion.
“There are several unknowns: ‘Pseudo-skills,’ ‘Angels,’ and their ‘Objectives.'”
“The difference between angels with pseudo-skills and those with natural skills…”
“If these angels have been around for ages, they should be formidable. But it’s clear now—they’re too weak.”
“Exactly.”
Ouren had realized this earlier. Pseudo-skills were powerful, but the angels wielding them were inexperienced. Their lack of combat experience was evident. It seemed like these skills were forcibly implanted into those with no experience, and they couldn’t use them properly. Uchikage nodded in agreement.
The pressing issue was understanding how pseudo-skills were created and implanted. According to the decoded instructions, pseudo-skills were being developed. There likely wasn’t a skill that could generate skills. Instead, it seemed more like…
“Extraction might be the closest analogy.”
“Hmm, indeed. That could be it.”
“Extracting skills from corpses and implanting them? Otherwise, it’s impossible.”
“This is still unclear. We need to investigate the angels’ base.”
“Since I know the location, I should go.”
“It’s in the sky, right? I’ll go too since I can fly. And…”
“We should bring any Devil along. Dacia or Abybs would be suitable.”
Even if it’s their main base, with Ouren and Houen, they could handle most situations. Adding Dacia or Abbys would cover almost everything. Since the base was in the sky, those who could fly should go. It was decided that a small, elite team would investigate.
At the base, they should uncover all the mysteries surrounding pseudo-skills. Ashera, whom they rescued, seemed to have been used in experiments, and there might still be traces left. The angels wouldn’t expect them to come flying.
“Creating pseudo-skills and strengthening their forces… What do they want?” Uchikage mused.
“If we knew that, it wouldn’t be such a struggle,” Ouren replied.
Pseudo-skills were powerful. Against the species in this world, they could be formidable. A single one could be as strong as a thousand warriors. The angels were already active in many places, swaying humans to their side. The only ones they couldn’t sway were the Devils and Oni. It’s clear they were preparing for something to counter these two factions.
However, their ultimate goal was unknown. Without understanding this, even deciphering the pseudo-skills wouldn’t resolve the situation. They had to uncover the angels’ true objective and eliminate it from the root.
Regardless, they needed to infiltrate the angels’ base to make progress. The immediate goal was to understand pseudo-skills and discover the angels’ ultimate purpose.
“Anything else to discuss?”
“We should gather more information. The Devils won’t be coming here for a while,” Uchikage said.
“What are they doing now?”
“They’re investigating the angels. We’ve left information gathering on the Four Heavenly Churches to them…”
“They need to hurry back! Just a little information would be good!”
The angels’ movements were still not fully understood. The angels knew they were at Oni Village, putting them at a disadvantage. They needed to change that, but without information from the Devils, it was unlikely.
In the village, there were many humans with skills. Yes, there were humans with skills present.
“…Uchikage.”
“What is it, Houen-dono?”
“We need to clarify something. I think you know what I’m talking about. We can’t keep ignoring it.”
“Hmm…”
Ouren, startled by Houen’s serious tone, glanced at Uchikage. But with over four hundred years of life, Uchikage didn’t show his emotions. He sighed deeply.
“…What’s this about?”
“You must be curious too.”
“About what?”
“Amariaz.”