After leaving the Dungeon, I went straight home and opened my status again. It was time to distribute my points. Come to think of it… are the changes applied to the clones as well?
When my weapon breaks, theirs breaks too—but when I update my status, does theirs update as well?
It's a shame I can't see their statuses. Will I ever be able to? Maybe.
Huff~~
I let out a sigh and looked at the 50 points I had to distribute.
"Now that I've acquired a magic skill, shouldn't I invest a bit more in Magic?"
As I was thinking that…
[ The skill "Fire Magic" has leveled up ]
[ 1 > 2 ]
"That makes it clear. When my status updates, the clones' statuses update as well. They're already using Fire Magic to fight."
I smiled in satisfaction and invested 20 of the 50 points into Magic.
[ Magic +20 ]
[ Magic 29 > 49 ]
Then I put 10 points into Endurance.
[ Endurance +10 ]
[ Endurance 49 > 59 ]
"Now there are 20 points left. I think I'll put 10 into Strength and 10 into Agility. Actually, my Dexterity is lower than my Agility… Should I put 10 into Dexterity instead?"
After thinking for a moment, I decided to do that.
[ Strength +10 ]
[ Strength 72 > 87 ]
[ Dexterity +10 ]
[ Dexterity 56 > 72 ]
I smiled in satisfaction after looking at the changes in my status. Once again, I don't feel any physical difference, but I'm sure I'm much stronger now. "I'm really excited about the future."
I closed my status window and started thinking about Loki.
When should I visit her?
Should I wait a few days, or go tomorrow?
Either way, I'm not going there in person. I'm not that stupid.
She probably won't try to kill or threaten me, but I don't want to take unnecessary risks. And since I have my clones to go in my place, why would I go myself?
The Telepathy skill came at the perfect time.
After making my decision, I rested on the couch and watched the system notifications for EXP gains come in even faster than before. I wonder what it'll be like when I have around twenty active clones.
Is it even possible to reach that level?
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When the next morning arrived, I calmly prepared my usual breakfast. After finishing my meal, I dismissed Clone 1 and resummoned him inside my house. As soon as he appeared, he looked confused.
"Did something happen, Master?" he asked, lowering his head respectfully.
"I have an important mission for you."
"A mission!?" Hearing that, he became very excited.
"It's a very important mission—and also a difficult one." Actually, it's not difficult, but I wanted to make him even more excited. However, instead of getting excited, he became discouraged.
"Difficult? I don't think it's a good idea to send me. I think Clone 2 is more prepared than I am."
What's this? Does he lack confidence?
They really do have their own feelings and personalities. Interesting.
"I was just joking. It's not a difficult mission. All you need to do is meet Loki and find out what she wants."
"Loki… I don't remember reading about that person in those books. But if I check your memories, I'll know who she is. That woman… she's dangerous, isn't she?"
"Not as much as Freya." I smiled. "But don't worry. I acquired a new skill."
Without speaking out loud, I addressed Clone 1 directly in his mind.
I can communicate with you like this.
He realized the voice was directly inside his head and said, "Amazing, Master. You're incredible." He's like a child—always getting excited over anything. It's amusing.
"You'll be able to talk to me during this mission as well. I want you to repeat everything she says, and then I'll tell you what to reply. Since I can't see or hear anything, you MUST do that."
"Understood. I'll repeat everything she says to you and wait for your response. It really isn't a difficult mission."
"You have a map of Orario in your head, right? You know where the Loki Familia's home is."
"Now that you mention it… I do know who that person is. Should I go right away?"
"Yes."
After bowing respectfully, he left the house and headed toward the Loki Familia's residence.
After only a minute, I heard something in my mind.
[ Test, test. ]
I can hear you, I replied, smiling.
[ Good. I'll hurry. ]
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POV: Clone 1
As soon as I arrived at the Loki Familia's home, I started to feel a bit uncomfortable. Then a man approached me and asked, "Who are you!?" I suppose he's guarding this area.
Master, a guard is asking who I am. What should I say?
The Master's response came immediately.
[ Say that Finn contacted you and that Loki wants to meet you. If you say that, he'll know who you are. ]
Are you sure?
[ No. ]
Even though the Master wasn't sure, I trusted him and told the man exactly that. He looked suspicious at first, but soon said, "Follow me. I'll take you to Captain Finn."
"Alright," I replied, following the man.
After walking through several luxurious rooms and corridors, I arrived at the door of a room.
"Captain Finn, he's here."
"Alright, let him in."
As soon as I entered, I saw a child sitting there. Not just a child—there was also a red-haired woman.
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