Second Concubine (3)

Translated by AmaLynne

Edited by AmaLynne

“The ring is a kind of『magic tool』, so as you pointed out, it is filled with magic power. It is an excellent item that has several special effects.

For example, the ring automatically adjusts to the size of the wearer’s finger, so it can be worn on any finger. Since Melfalude-san seems to handle a bow, it would be better to wear it on a finger that won’t interfere with shooting.”

“Hee..”

If that’s the case, it’s probably best not to put it on the right hand that pulls the string.

Melfalude put it through the little finger of her left hand for a test. The ring was obviously larger than the size of her finger, so it was too big―――but only for a moment. After a few seconds, the ring changed its size to fit the slenderness of her little finger, and it was firmly stabilized at the base of her finger.

This way, the ring would not fall off spontaneously in the middle of battle.

(..Somehow, it’s uselessly amazing)

In the past, Melfalude has heard of magical armor and trinkets that have the effect of automatically adjusting size.

However, it should only be found in extremely rare magical armor and trinkets that have been handed down by royal and noble families since ancient times.

Sofia had mentioned earlier that this ring was given to everyone who registered with the Explorers Guild.

Needless to say, it’s not the kind of thing you want to have on a trinket that’s being given away for free to everyone―――

“Incidentally, wearing that ring will allow you to use <Appraisal> skill only on yourself.”

“....<Appraisal>? Is that a skill that can be acquired by merchant vocation?”

“Yes, I’m sure that’s the skill.”

It is a very useful skill that can be used on people to find out their level, abilities, skills, and magic they have acquired.

It can also be used on goods, in which case you can check the quality of the item and other details at any time.

“I’d love to try that. How do I do that?”

“With the ring on, you can use it by staring at any part of your body, anywhere―――and just being aware that you want to know the details.

Melfalude Palhar

High Elf / 533 years old?Female / Propensity: Evil

〔Hunter〕- Lv.97

<Spiritualist> – Lv.1

Life Force: 3331 / 3331

Magic Power: 3279 / 3279

[Strength] 1583 (1577 + 6)

[Toughness] 874 (868 + 6)

[Agility] 2164 (2151 + 13)

[Wisdom] 1527 (1516 + 11)

[Charm] 1752 (1724 + 28)

[Blessing] 1224 (1204 + 20)

She tried it as Sofia had taught her.

Melfalude is surprised to see her information immediately appear in her field of vision.

There, the surname of Melfalude’s mother, Faranda,『Palhar』, is listed correctly, there was also a detailed description of her age, which she had only vaguely understood to be over 500 years old.

She’s a little curious that her propensity is written as『Evil』.

No―――well, she guesses that’s fair enough.

It’s not that she has done anything evil, but it’s not that she has done anything good either. In addition, if she thinks about the fact that she has killed many of the soldiers of the Kingdom of Eldard and the animals that live in the forest, it makes sense that she would be described as evil.

“What do you think, did you see it?”

“Y-Yes.. It’s amazing. You’re distributing a ring that can do all this?”

“Yes. Master prepared a large number of rings, thinking that it would be easier to work as an explorer if he could check his status at any time.”

“....Did Your Majesty Yuri, make these herself?”

“No. I’ve been told that it was manufactured by the people of the production unit <Rindou>, one of the twelve units under the master’s pride and joy.”

Melfalude thought it would make sense if it was created by a god, but―――

The fact that there are people who can mass-produce a ring with such an effect allows the wearer to use a specific skill. Melfalude found it hard to believe.

“As I mentioned earlier, basically you can only <Appraise> yourself, but exceptionally, you can only see the information of the person you are holding hands with for more than 10 seconds.

Some people actively use it because it is useful to check the information of their friends beforehand through <Appraisal> so that they can fight together. Some think that.. information should be kept secret, and try to avoid showing their information to others, and also avoid looking at others’ information. I guess there are different preferences in this area.”

“Hee.. If it’s okay with you, Sofia-san, I’d like to try it.”

“That’s fine, I’m not trying to hide anything. But of course, I will be able to see the information about Melfalude-san.”

“I’m not trying to hide anything either, so that’s fine.”

Melfalude took the hand that Sofia offered her and shook it without any effort.

It should have been enough to just hold hands―――but Sofia immediately intertwined her fingers with her, which made Melfalude feel a little embarrassed.

“Ufufu. You’re a novice, aren’t you?”

“I-I’m not used to, this kind of thing..”

“You’ve been loved so much by Estoa-san, haven’t you gotten used to it yet?”

Melfalude face heated up when she heard Sofia’s words.

She was reminded of the time when she had been toyed with by Melfalude fingertips last night.

“..By the way, are you all right with the <Appraisal>?”

“Ah. Th-That’s right..”

Speaking of which, that’s why they held hands.

Noticing Sofia’s words, Melfalude hurriedly looked at Sofia’s hand that was holding hers and tried to be aware of『I want to know the details』.

Sofia Theodore

Human / 28 years old?Female / Propensity: Neutral

Life Force: 8802 / 8802 (5802 + 3000)

Magic Power: 7989 / 7989 (5989 + 2000)

[Strength] 1978 (498 + 480 + 1000)

[Toughness] 1912 (299 + 613 + 1000)

[Agility] 2452 (607 + 845 + 1000)

[Wisdom] 3153 (1335 + 818 + 1000)

[Charm] 2836 (1018 + 818 + 1000)

[Blessing] 2784 (1077 + 707 + 1000)

And indeed, she can confirm Sofia’s information through the <Appraisal>.

It seems that she has the vocation of〔Sage〕and has also acquired the class of <Senior Maid>.

The level of the vocation is 30 levels lower than Melfalude, but the level of the class is overwhelmingly different.

Well, considering that Melfalude level of <Spiritualis> is still “1”, it can’t be helped.

In terms of overall ability, she’s clearly stronger than Melfalude.

Just by looking at the <Appraisal> display, Melfalude was able to understand that there was a much larger difference in the numerical values of the abilities than she had expected.

But as for the Estoa, I met yesterday, she didn’t need to confirm it with the <Appraisal> at this point. Melfalude had a vague idea that she’s stronger than she was.

(Even though I’m the『chief hunter』in the High Elf village....)

In the Yuri Empire, it seems that people who are stronger than Melfalude are not uncommon.

Melfalude felt as if her pride as a『strong』person, which had remained only a little in her heart, is being destroyed without hesitation.