If this were a pornographic novel, Lancer should have kicked Amon out, hugged both Akira Mado and Touka Kirishima, and shouted, 'You are all my wings,' followed by an 'hospital care · a v i.'
But the reality was... after he found that his backup had retreated with the excuse that the 'branch had something to do,' he simply decided to bury his head in the sand.
No matter how he looked at it, getting involved in this would be very troublesome. He was going to leave in a while anyway, so why not just let it be?
Because a nurse had directly notified Koutarou Amon and the others to come after he woke up, Lancer never had the time to check his own condition. And at this moment, a very glaring word was in his status.
"Weakness LV6"
"All attributes reduced by 60%, remaining time 47:25:17"
He originally thought that he had turned into a data-like state similar to a 'game character' when he first saw the so-called 'attribute panel,' but after truly experiencing it, he realized that he wasn't much different from an 'ordinary person.'
There was no so-called HP bar. He wouldn't be able to continue surviving after being stabbed in the heart just because his HP wasn't completely gone. Naturally, the so-called "Weakness" was not a simple attribute. It was actually a decreasing one! Lancer remembered that his status was "Weakness LV9" before he passed out.
It could be said that Lancer had really put his life on the line in this battle. Not only was he still in a state of "Weakness," but even his weapon had been destroyed. The only good news was that the headquarters should replenish his quinque.
But he also gained a lot. Besides the mask, which had decent attributes under normal circumstances and could save him at a crucial moment, his biggest gain was the 'secret technique' he had finally mastered.
"Secret Technique · Weapon Overload: Consumes stamina/magic/life force to enhance the weapon. The degree of enhancement is affected by the power injected, and it also consumes a large amount of weapon durability."
Unlike his previous offensive skills, the secret technique he had unconsciously mastered this time was similar to a 'buff.' It didn't seem to be anything special, but this kind of stable ability was the most suitable for combat. After all, you can never rely on a critical hit to kill your opponent in the final blow.
In addition, he also found that his other abilities had also gained some growth without him realizing it. The levels of his three basic skills had increased, and even 'Ghoul Hunter' had reached 'D' rank after he killed more than 5 ghouls.
Lancer was still conflicted before about why his skills didn't change at all even after killing more than 50 ordinary ghouls. He even suspected that these skills might not be able to be upgraded. Now he had an answer. These skills could still be upgraded, but the requirements were stricter. It wasn't like his ordinary skills, which could be upgraded just by constantly using them.
Lancer, who had his entire mind on his attributes, had no idea how strange the atmosphere in the hospital room was at this moment, but thankfully, Touka Kirishima was just acting out of a 'rebellious mentality' and had nothing much to say. After all, whether it was to thank Lancer for taking care of the Fueguchi mother and daughter or to thank him for providing food that ghouls could eat, these were not things she could say in her current identity. So she quickly prepared to leave, but Lancer, who had been in a 'daze,' habitually said a few polite words...
"Are you leaving? The coffee tastes as good as ever. Oh, by the way, is there anything I can help with? I remember you're preparing for your college entrance exams, right? It's not to brag, but when it comes to exams, I'm definitely a pro!"
It was originally just a simple courtesy, but Lancer got off-topic as he spoke. After all, for Chinese students, before college, and even after college, they are basically engaged in a hard struggle with all kinds of exam questions. It's nine years at the least, and sixteen years at most, and any more than that is basically a lifetime.
It could be said that he had been fighting with it until he inexplicably came to this world. Now that he suddenly mentioned this, he couldn't help but feel a bit nostalgic.
And Touka Kirishima first reaction after hearing Lancer suggestion was to refuse, but after opening her mouth, she felt that this might actually be a good suggestion?
In fact, her original plan for today was to go to the library with Yoriko to study after seeing Lancer.
The reason she went to school was originally to fulfill her father's wish and also to try and integrate into 'human society,' but this did not go well at first. After all, she, who had never been to school, didn't know how to interact with others. The final result was that she, who was actually longing to communicate with others, was eventually isolated by her class.
It was also at this time that Yoriko appeared by her side. This girl, who always had a gentle smile, took the initiative to talk to her and taught her how to communicate with others. Although she still didn't have many friends now, at least she was no longer deliberately isolated by others like she was at the beginning.
So that's why she decided to go to college! To be able to go to the same school as Yoriko and protect her by her side!
It was just that there were many things in this world that could not be changed by momentum and determination alone. For example, her grades, which were not very good to begin with. Having never gone to school as a child, it was already difficult for her to keep up with the curriculum. Now, if she wanted to get into the same university as Yoriko, who had good grades, she would have to put in even more effort!
But the problem was that she couldn't afford a cram school, which was a very expensive thing in Japan. But there might be a good 'candidate' right in front of her? After all, Chinese students were famous all over the world, especially when it came to exams. Putting aside the actual effect, they were definitely number one when it came to exams!
"Then... I'll trouble you with it!"
"Uh... no problem, but I can't help with things like history."
Lancer also didn't expect the other person to agree so quickly, but since he had agreed, he didn't plan to go back on his word. Anyway, he only had a little over ten days left, and as expected, he would be spending most of his time in bed, so he would just treat it as a way to pass the time.
The 'agreement' between the two of them could be said to be very abrupt, but it was also a natural progression. But someone on the other side did not think so!
He was just watching from the side, so how did the two of them just get 'together' for no reason?
It wasn't until Touka Kirishima bowed and said, 'See you tomorrow,' that Akira Mado, who had her arms crossed, stood up and walked to Lancer side.
"First Class Lancer, I have to remind you, it's illegal to make a move on a high school girl."
'Isn't compensated dating famous in Japan?'
Lancer really wanted to retort, but considering the other person's serious personality, he decided to give up on it. After all, you have to know who you can joke with.
"Ahem~ Second Class Mado, am I that kind of person in your eyes?"
'No, you're not! You're a wooden plank! A pervert who likes ghouls!'
"Hmph!"
Of course, the above words were just what Akira Mado thought in her mind. She just coldly snorted to express her opinion, and as for what that opinion was? That was something Lancer would have to guess on his own.