Chapter 45 Those Who Move in the Dark (3)
"Actually... actually it's okay..."
A gloomy look flashed across Curitis' face for a moment, and then his usual ingratiating smile returned.
Roderick didn't take it too seriously.
After all, even though he had knowledge of the game and could have done whatever he wanted in this world, he had also fallen into some setbacks.
Without any external crutch, Curtis must have had a harder life, right?
"By the way, this ring is not the star ring you mentioned, Roderick, and its effect is not that strong, but it can be used an unlimited number of times."
Curitis brought the topic back on track.
"As long as the ring absorbs the demon's magic core, it can be used to greatly strengthen the puppet."
He continued to explain.
“Although I’m not quite sure how strong a fully equipped puppet is in the game you mentioned, Roderick, but based on what I’ve learned in this world, it seems that there is no upper limit to the strength of puppets.
In other words, if you use this ring, you might be able to create a puppet that is even more powerful than the fully equipped puppets in the game."
"How could such a thing be possible? If there weren't..."
"Look, in games, for example, it's reasonable to set a level cap or an item limit for game balance or system load considerations, right?"
Before Roderick could retort, Curitis interrupted him and continued.
"Didn't there used to be old-style pixel RPGs with items and a level cap of 99? If this setting were put into reality, it would be incongruous, right?"
"That does make sense. But why did you give me such a good item?"
Roderick felt that Curitis's argument made sense and decided not to refute it.
But he also felt strange.
If the effect of this ring is really as useful as Curitis said.
Using it as an apology to myself is far too expensive and totally unnecessary.
And Roderick was also very concerned about the origin of this ring.
It is said that after each holiday, Illya Alia will conduct a possession check on students returning to campus.
This is to prevent students from bringing dangerous magic props into campus and causing dangerous accidents.
This inspection is particularly strict for first-year students.
Because the academy does not allow new students to bring puppet-related props into the academy before they officially enroll.
He himself was unable to bring the props he had secretly prepared into the campus, and Roderick didn't think that Curitis could bring the ring in without being able to hide it from the instructor who was checking.
But if he got it in school, then where did he get it is another question.
"But no one has ever said that this is the only ring I have."
As if he had guessed what Roderick was thinking, Curitis chuckled and began to explain.
"I hope to have some strong and reliable companions. After all, both Ulysses and Elect seem to be very dangerous.
And classmate Roderick, you and I are both reincarnated, so I want to get along well with you and establish a close cooperative relationship if possible. This ring is my sincerity. "
"Hmph~ Your intuition is pretty accurate. For the sake of this ring, I'll tell you some good news. In the game's plot, Brady is the protagonist, and Alfred will be the final boss.
In short, you should be more careful when you meet them. "
Because there are many parts in Curitis's statement that I can accept.
Roderick didn't think much about it and agreed with him.
Roderick did not forget to put on a condescending attitude, and reminded Curitis with an attitude of "I'm telling you something good."
"I see. Thank you for your reminder, Roderick. I will be more careful and alert to them when I am at school in the future."
"That's fine. Is there anything else? If not, I'll go back first."
"No more, good night, Roderick-san."
Roderick waved goodbye to Curitis and walked out of the room.
While walking in the corridor, he played with the ring in his hand excitedly.
(By the way, since this kind of props exist, the plug-in props and puppets in the paid bonuses in the game may also really exist. I have to think about recycling them later.)
He suddenly thought of this.
Fortunately, when he was reincarnated, Roderick recorded all the game information he remembered in great detail.
He decided to use the ring to strengthen the only rock hyena he had.
Wait until the weekend and sneak into Warner Fairy Forest to upgrade your level and enhance your strength.
When you have enough combat power, recover the various props stored nearby as quickly as possible.
After all, besides myself, there is also the reincarnated person Kuritis.
Maybe there are other reincarnated people.
It would be disastrous if the other party got there first and snatched those props away.
And Roderick didn't trust Curitis.
(Hehe, in order to make up for the regrets of my previous life and live a brilliant and successful life in this life, I would like to trouble you to be my stepping stones.)
Roderick caught the ring that was thrown into the air and smiled cunningly.
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After Roderick left, Curitis sat on the sofa and breathed a sigh of relief.
He removed his false smile and temporarily removed his magical disguise to give himself a break.
The originally dark purple long hair gradually faded under the light blue glow of magic.
Finally, it returned to the beautiful silver hair she originally had.
The originally slender and thin male figure gradually showed the unique ridges and charm of women.
She took out a small black stone statue from the drawer and roughly tapped it twice on the head with her fingers.
"Hey, you guys are free now, right?"
Sheryl inquired.
"Cheryl-chan, you are really rude. I am a deity after all. It won't be a problem if you are a little more gentle and respectful to me, right?"
The stone statue replied with a young boy's voice.
However, just hearing this frivolous voice made Curitis - Sheryl, who had now returned to her original appearance, feel unhappy.
"Stop talking nonsense. I have already given the ring to that disgusting guy according to your instructions. What is the next plan? Do you want me to contact Ulysses this time?"
Even though the other party was a god, Cheryl still had no intention of being polite.
Rather, she sincerely felt that if all gods in the world were as evil as this guy, then gods did not deserve to be respected by people.