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Acquired Ultimate Partner

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“Alright… There we go.” (Harold)

Having vanquished Henwen, we took the opportunity to erect a grave for Casparleague’s mother. Unfortunately, her remains had already been consumed by Hen Wen. Yet burying this sow-like magical beast seemed inappropriate, leaving only a symbolic gesture. So, as a token of retribution, we placed the ‘Butcher Knife Henwen’, which appeared upon its defeat, as a gravestone. Carrying it back home would be useless for me because I couldn’t use it.

“Kaa-sama… I did it.” (Casparleague)

Casparleague reported in front of the grave while looking somewhat lonely. There was no trace of the character setting that appended ‘nya’ at the end of sentences.

Again, what was that all about?

“Now then… I hate to interrupt your sentimentality, but you do remember our promise, right?” (Harold)

Indeed. We hadn’t come all the way from the capital just for fun. Moreover, the defeat of Henwen as a raid boss was unexpected. It was all for obtaining the Jet-Black Shield Casparleague. And yet…

“W-what promise was it, nya?” (Casparleague)

“Are you playing dumb now? Moreover, do you still need that character setting?” (Harold)

I calmly retorted to Casparleague’s shameless expression. I had gone through so much trouble.  There was no way I could let that go now.

“Besides, if it weren’t for my mana, you wouldn’t be able to maintain that form. So, if another magical beast like Hen Wen appears again, you wouldn’t stand a chance.” (Harold)

“Muu…” (Casparleague)

With a clever pout, Casparleague growled. After defeating Henwen, it had become cocky despite being just a kitten magical beast.

“I am the Calamity Beast Casparleague! There’s no one who can match me anymore! Nyahaha!” (Casparleague)

Well, he was able to transform into the Casparleague from Enhaz because it absorbed my SP, but sadly, he couldn’t maintain that form without constantly absorbing all the time. Essentially, without me as the source, even a slight lack of contact would cut off the supply of SP, causing him to revert to its original kitten or miniature shield size. The disappointment he showed at that time made he look like a pitiful clown.

“So, what will you do? Of course, I won’t force you any further if you still don’t want to leave this island. Even if it means your fate is to be trampled by other magical beasts for breaking the promise.” (Harold)

“Muuuu…” (Casparleague)

Hehehe… I deliberately fanned his anxiety. What do you think? Can you really manage without us? I bet not. And Monica, please stop looking at me like that. Honestly, I really don’t want him to leave. Otherwise, I might end up with a bad ending just like in Enhaz. However, after fighting alongside this guy, I’ve come to understand him a bit. He’ll probably follow me solidly next time.

“Sigh… I thought I’d found the perfect partner.” (Harold)

“Huh!?” (Casparleague)

As soon as I sighed and said that, Casparleague’s golden eyes widened.

Hehe! If you’ve just lost your mother and are all alone, and someone wants you like that, as if they have really high expectations of you, wouldn’t it be bad to refuse? But why are even Alexandra and Monica looking at me like that?

“D-do you really think of me like that?” (Casparleague)

“Of course, right?” (Harold)

“B-but! Without mana, I’m useless…” (Casparleague)

“What are you talking about? I have plenty of mana inside me.” (Harold)

Yes… I have the highest maximum SP value among the characters in Enhaz. Although I couldn’t use any skill attacks due to different attributes, the developers must have had some kind of joke in mind. Thanks for saving me. Long live the joke.

“Besides, I can’t even properly handle any weapons other than you. So, doesn’t that mean we become stronger by being together?” (Harold)

“Huh!” (Casparleague)

Okay, he took the bait. Now, I’m sure he’ll ask to come with us.

“W-well, I guess… Harold can’t do anything without me. I’ll help you out a little, uh… p-partner.” (Casparleague)

Haha, he’s so embarrassed. In fact, he’s easy to handle, but cute too. If other Enhaz players found out about this Casparleague, they’d be shocked, right?

“Alright! So, let’s get along from now on! Partner!” (Harold)

“Yeah! Let’s do our best! Partner!” (Casparleague)

Casparleague and I bumped our fists and front paws together. That was all good, but…

“…Harold-sama’s fiancée is me.” (Alexandra)

Alexandra pouted so much that she didn’t cheer up until we reached the capital. But her jealousy over the cat-like magical beast was so cute that I wanted to have several servings of freshly cooked white rice. That was my secret alone but in this world, rice didn’t exist.

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