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 206
7-26. Side -Ouren- Breathless
When the bottle broke inside the “Infinite Water Manipulation” technique created by Ouren, the liquid inside began to mix with the water. However, the substance was gelatinous and did not dissolve.
Perhaps recognizing its newfound freedom, the creature stopped struggling, formed an eye, and looked at Ouren and Abyss.
As it tried to swim towards them, Ouren instantly increased the water pressure to keep it in place. The instinctive reaction was triggered by the approach of an unknown entity.
But Abyss attempted to stop Ouren. Pulling at Ouren’s hair, Abyss pointed at the liquid, shaking their head vigorously. Even though Abyss, who knew this entity, couldn’t be certain of its safety, Ouren was reluctant to release the liquid.
“Hey, are you sure it’s safe?”
??(Nods!)
“But you said you didn’t know earlier!”
Despite this, Abyss kept tugging on Ouren’s hair. Though no words were spoken, it was clear that Abyss wanted Ouren to release the creature. Was it really safe to do so? Ouren was unsure. Although Abyss seemed familiar with this entity, its true nature was still too mysterious.
After much contemplation, Ouren decided to trust Abyss. With a splash, Ouren dispelled the “Infinite Water Manipulation,” and the liquid stuck to the floor. It didn’t move for a while, but then, slowly, an eye turned towards them. The sight was enough to instill fear, but Ouren remained cautious, creating multiple “Water Spears” around the liquid for protection.
Abyss then jumped down from Ouren’s shoulder.
“Hey!”
??(Silence)
As Abyss approached the liquid, the eye focused intently on them. It seemed like they were communicating, and the liquid responded by vibrating. Soon after, a mouth formed on the eye.
“Gross!”
“Abyss, Abyss, a…bs, Abyss.”
“Wait, you really know this thing?”
“Sir, si-r,”
Was it difficult or painful for the liquid to speak? With labored breath, it managed to utter those words. As Abyss had said, this entity seemed to be known to them and appeared harmless. It might have been trying to convey something when it broke the bottle.
But more than that, Ouren began to worry that the purification spell they had used earlier might have severely damaged it.
“Sir.”
“…Are you referring to me…?”
“Forgive me, but could you help me?”
“Uh, sure… But who are you? Abyss seems to know you.”
“I am the elder brother of Abyss and Iubora.”
“Seriously?”
Ouren glanced at Abyss, who nodded vigorously. Now understanding what this entity was, Ouren lowered his guard and dispelled the “Water Spears.” Squatting down, he addressed the still unnervingly writhing liquid.
“So, you’re Abyss’ brother… What are you doing here?”
“I can’t explain… in this body…”
“Right. So where are you, exactly? If you’re Abyss and Iubora’s brother, I’ll help.”
“The main body is underground… controlled… by four… sorcerers…”
“Ah, I see. So that’s your ability. And they’re all in this facility?”
“Indeed.”
With that information, Ouren decided to use the “Mist Manipulation” to search underground. If this entity existed in a liquid form rather than a human one, it should be relatively easy to locate.
By the way, Ouren had already dealt with 70% of the researchers in the facility using the “Water Dragon” and “Mud Golem” skill. Only the researchers on the lowest level remained, and when he focused his attention there, he discovered something resembling a pool. Humans were being immersed in it and lifted by machines.
This liquid… could it be Abyss’ brother?
“Is it this…? What’s your name?”
“Tekeris.”
“Ah, then this must be it. I heard your name mentioned in a conversation between an angel and a human… So, Tekeris, do you have the ability to grant skills?”
“Indeed.”
“No way.”
“I can also create them.”
“That’s incredible.”
Finally, Ouren understood. The pseudo-skills were created by this Tekeris. The reason they targeted Amariaz and Yuuzen might have been to increase the variety of skills. Neither angels nor humans would fully understand what kinds of skills exist. Since knowledge of skills is finite, they might have wanted to gather skill knowledge from other skill holders.
However, if Tekeris is freed, the angels would no longer be able to create angels with pseudo-skills. For now, the priority was to rescue Tekeris, and Ouren decided to proceed with that plan.
It was surprising to find such a valuable source of information, but it was extremely useful. Ouren steeled himself and began the extermination operation. The “Mud Golem” and “Water Dragon” continued their stealthy assassinations, and it seemed they would soon reach the underground tank where Tekeris was held.
“Abyss, tell Houen that we’ll soon finish the extermination and ask him to help with the investigation of the facility.”
??(Nods!)
“Extermination…? That’s impossible, there are too many enemies…”
“We’ll manage.”
With a snap of Ouren’s fingers, the last angel visible in the “Mist Manipulation” disappeared.