Does the true self, that kind of thing, really exist?
Eugene is not sure about others.
But inside Ais's body, there really is something extraordinary.
Her natural skill is "Avenger," also known as "Black Wind."
It greatly enhances attacks against all monster-type enemies, and super-greatly enhances attacks against Dragon-species monsters. The enhancement effect changes according to the degree of hatred.
As long as she views the opponent as a monster, the fire of revenge in her heart will continuously soar, eventually producing black gale-force winds around her.
At that time, she will transform into a true avenging angel, with power sufficient to cross an entire level!
This skill is Ais's exclusive cheat.
Essentially, it is the excavation of her own potential.
The activation condition is also simple—hatred for monsters, especially dragons.
Such a powerful skill was sealed because of the heavy burden, something Eugene could never understand.
In the original work, Loki Familia's reason was the fear that Ais's mind couldn't handle the burden, leading to a rampage.
Isn't that nonsense?
If you don't practice, how can you control it?
Sealing it away and not using it solves everything?
This is just treating the symptoms, not the root cause!
The most bizarre thing is that Ais hardly ever used this skill.
In the original work, the last time she used it was against a Level 7 powerhouse, fully activating the Black Wind state.
The momentum was so strong that, despite being Level 6, she displayed power equivalent to Level 7 or even higher.
The price for this, of course, was gradually losing herself in a rampaging mental state.
When she was fighting with all her might, the black winds seemed to possess a demonic quality, constantly tempting her to fall into darkness.
But then, the ridiculous part arrived.
Our protagonist, Bell, his skill "Hero's Wish" would emit a loud bell sound when charging.
Ais, who was about to be swallowed by the Black Wind, woke up upon hearing this bell.
Then, she was able to control the Black Wind!
After gaining control, she combined Ariel (Wind Spirit Rush) with Avenger, creating the new White Wind state.
She instantly killed her opponent with a single blow.
And that was it!
The original story was just this casual here.
Because he is the protagonist Bell, because he is the destined hero, because of love and justice, because of reasons.
No need for repeated practice, no need for any preparation.
It was that easy and effortless.
Okay, now there is no protagonist Bell.
So, in the cross-level battles that might happen in the future, Ais can only let the Black Wind completely erode her sanity?
What a joke!
Not one person can be missing from Eugene's grand harem!
He must find a way to fill this plot hole!
As for how to fill it?
He must first start by provoking this state in her.
The so-called Black Wind is fundamentally the potential hidden within her body.
To give an analogy, it's like the power of a Super Saiyan.
It can't be used unless one reaches a state of extreme rage.
The method Eugene thought of was to emulate Goku and his son.
To guide Ais to gradually become accustomed to this state.
Since the final result is her eventual mastery of it, the process must certainly be accomplished.
Therefore, he didn't hesitate to attack with all his might, holding a mindset of potentially killing Ais, and speaking all sorts of despairing and ruthless words to her.
It was all to make the power inside her body surge forth.
Time returns to the present.
"How about it?"
"Are you still immersed in the sweet dream of a harmonious family?"
"If that's the case, you should drop your sword now and just wait for death."
Eugene, cloaked in purple demonic flames, stood before Ais like a Demon God.
His eyes were icy, and his tone was stern.
This was a killing intent closest to the line of death, something Ais had never experienced from the members of her Familia.
As Orario's top prodigy, she received endless care and affection.
From Loki to the Big Three, to the elders of the Familia, and friends of the same age, every single one showed her tolerance and protection.
The price for this was the gradual erosion of Ais's fighting spirit.
She learned to smile, experienced joy, anger, and sorrow, and became more human.
But what did that matter?
She became weaker.
The more she grew up, the more accustomed she became to this gentle environment.
And the more this was the case, the more she was unable to progress.
An adventurer must take risks.
But when reliable comrades stand behind you, and you can be sheltered no matter what happens.
The impulse in your heart will be put in chains.
The true elements of adventure—the unknown, death, and fearlessness—will drift away from you.
In Eugene's view, this is why Bell was able to continuously break through his limits.
Because he was weak, had no background, no retreat, and was always plunged into true desperation.
Only such a high-pressure environment can foster true "adventure."
And the seemingly united large Familiae, due to mutual support, eliminated this sense of crisis.
During the Absolute Evil incident of Erebus seven years ago.
Ottar the Might also bet everything, not even caring for his own life, before he defeated "Gluttony" Zald and was able to ascend to Level 7.
Finn, Gareth, and Riveria, however, have yet to find the medium for their breakthrough.
They are united in friendship and tied together like a rope, seemingly powerful and invulnerable.
In reality, this rope has invisibly tripped up their own paths.
The classic example is in a fierce battle, Finn first launched a fearless charge but was blocked by a high wall.
Because he firmly believed Gareth would catch up and clear the path for him, he stopped.
And Gareth, as expected, charged forward, breaking through obstacles.
Although the result was their victory.
But this reliable understanding is precisely the decisive gap between them and Ota.
Thinking too much, therefore, unable to abandon everything.
The more one plans and seizes victory, the less it can be called an adventure.
And when facing the Black Dragon, which possesses an overwhelming, irrational power, all these considerations will lead to ruin.
"Facing that Dragon, you cannot expect anyone to save you, nor should you think about saving anyone."
"The slightest hesitation, and you will die without a burial place."
"The slightest weakness, and you will cause the complete annihilation of your comrades."
"In desperation, you can only rely on yourself."
"Finn will die, Gareth will die, Riveria, Lefiya, Tiona, Tione, everyone has the possibility of dying in that battle."
"Do you intend to save them all?"
"Can you save them?"
"If you don't even dare to face your true self, the first one to die will be you."
Eugene stopped a few meters in front of Ais.
"Or are you saying you don't have the courage to accept the darkness within your heart?"
"At sixteen, are you still clinging to your six-year-old self, refusing to grow up?"
"You've killed so many monsters and been through countless battles, yet you still hope to be as pure as a little girl?"
"Stop being silly."
"You should start thinking about adult matters."
"The desire for revenge is not some great beast."
"Everyone has evil in their heart; it is a necessity for growth and an indispensable part of the soul!"
"If you cannot overcome it, you will forever be trapped in a child's dream!"
"You will never be able to forget how your parents died!!"
"And how powerless you were at that time!!"
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