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Activate skill: Unleash Potential!

I feel my mana skyrocketing. This could work!

HP:

Aw crap, my HP!

It's only a matter of time before this blows up in my face.

Teacher...

Fran will die without me!

Should I stop the skill? No, that's stupid.

What else could I possibly do here?!

I'm begging you. Please save Fran's life!

I know this world must have a God! So hear me out!

I suggest you continue to employ Unleash Potential.

Huh?

State of affairs has been analyzed.

The Lich had to cease absorbing the psychic waves known as animus after nearly reaching critical mass.

Currently, the excess animus is being discharged on an explosive scale.

Uh, okay?

This situation is classified as extremely dangerous.

In 139 seconds, the entity known as Teacher will be destroyed leaving a 91% chance

that the entity known as Fran will perish.

Expeditious intervention is required.

Is that you, System Lady?

I am the entity known as-

Huh? Come again?

Data erasure by creator detected.

Entity name has been left blank.

But that voice sounds familiar. You're System Lady, right?

EPISODE 5:

A SMILING FAREWELL

Affirmative. The "System Lady"

that Teacher entity refers to is indeed one of my faculties.

Uh-huh.

My previously suspended authority has been temporarily reinstated

due to the effects of the Unleash Potential skill.

So, you showed up because there's a way for me to save Fran, right?!

Affirmative. However, it will require extremely complex computations.

I request temporary access to the control of your faculties.

Sure thing! It's all you!

Understood. Usage rights transferred.

Taking appropriate measures.

What happens now? Is she going to fortify the barrier?

Or maybe use a purification spell?

Spacetime Magic: Quick Zone.

Huh?

Did that just change my perception of time?

Oh, I get it! This gives us more time to think!

Now executing top priority: Protecting Fran.

Spending 5 Evolution points.

Okay, now you've lost me.

The Transform skill has been upgraded to the improved version: Transmogrify.

Activating the Transmogrify skill.

Whoa, it's not limited by my mass anymore? That's crazy!

Dedicating the resources needed to sustain armorization and mana barrier

has caused a reduction in computing power.

Spending 5 Evolution points.

The Split Mind skill has been upgraded to the improved version: Double Mind.

Activating Double Mind.

Spending 6 Evolution points.

The Identify skill has increased from 7 to 10.

Identify? Why upgrade that?

New skill cannot be unlocked due to unfulfilled requirements.

More Evolution points are needed.

Pausing attempt to obtain new skill.

Now attempting to access Sanctuary.

What's Sanctuary?

Link established. Searching library.

Access privileges have been surrendered in exchange for data on new skill.

Now constructing new skill.

Attempt failed.

Trading Evolution points to learn new skill.

More Evolution points are needed.

Man, I should've saved more of them!

Scanning current skills.

Attempting to scrap available skills to secure additional resources and Evolution points.

Complete.

Say what?

Now consolidating and optimizing skills.

Curved Sword Mastery 1, Advanced Sword Mastery 5, Sword Mastery 10,

Twinblade Mastery 2, Greatsword Mastery 1, Short Sword Mastery 1, Dagger Mastery 1.

Synthesis complete. Sword King Arts: Earth 7 obtained.

SWORD KING ARTS: EARTH 7

Punch Mastery 3, Kick Mastery 1, Martial Arts 3. Synthesis complete.

Martial King Arts: Earth 1 obtained.

MARTIAL KING ARTS: EARTH 1

Groundfeel 1, Danger Sense 1, Vigilance 4, Presence Sense 5, Harvesting 2, Hunting 1.

Synthesis complete. Omnidirectional Radar 3 obtained.

Earthquake Sense 1, Heat Detection 1, truncating further details.

Wow, okay!

A number of superfluous skills have been scrapped to obtain 10 Evolution points.

I didn't even know that was an option!

Spending 10 Evolution points.

New skill obtained: Heavensight.

Heavensight?

Activating Heavensight.

Holy crap! I can see everything perfectly!

Pinpointing the location of surviving Legendary Skeleton.

Complete.

Activating Transmogrify.

Now what?

Oh, you want the crystal!

Crystal absorbed.

The crystal meter has reached 5,521.

Commencing rank up.

55 Evolution points obtained. 64 points now available.

Spending 18 points.

The Doppelganger skill has been raised to level 10.

You maxed out Doppelganger?

New skill obtained: Speed Thinking.

Spending 10 Evolution points.

Upgrading Doppelganger 10 to superior version.

Manipulating evolution process. Success.

Complex Doppelganger SP obtained.

Superior skills are ones that I can't share with Fran, right?

Activating Complex Doppelganger SP.

These look way tougher than the doppelgangers I made before!

Commencing rapid computation via Double Mind and Speed Thinking.

Complete.

Spending 8 Evolution points.

Upgrading Flame Magic from level 1 to 5.

Now we're using Flame Magic?

Infusing spell with an irregular amount of mana to amplify impact.

Casting Flame Magic: Inferno Burst.

Aiming five spells to converge on the same coordinates.

It's the Lich!

Now's our chance to finish him off!

Negative.

All indications suggest the Lich is suppressing the discharge of animus at a tenuous level.

Huh?

There is an 89% chance of triggering a colossal explosion by defeating it now.

Wait, the Lich is suppressing the animus?

How does that make any sense?

Spending Evolution points.

Upgrading Skill Taker 10 to superior version.

The upgrade process has reset the cooldown timer for this skill.

NEW SKILL:

SKILL TAKER SP

It is now available for use.

Oh!

Activating Skill Taker SP.

Now I get why you've been lining up all these different skill dominoes!

This was the end goal!

The Seal Immunity skill has been stolen from the Lich.

That means we can teleport again!

You're blowing my mind here, System Lady!

Casting Spacetime magic.

Fran! We're gonna be okay!

Dimension Jump.

WE'RE OUTTA THAT HELLHOLE!

Hey, Fran! Jet!

Jet seems all right. What about Fran?

Whew. She's just out cold, huh?

There's Stephan.

I bet Jean's okay, too.

I can't thank you enough, System Lady.

Only 35 seconds remain until Teacher entity's HP reaches zero.

Now terminating the Unleash Potential skill.

This will also cause the tentatively named "System Lady" to once again be deprived of most faculties.

Wait, really? So you're going back to normal?

Affirmative.

Only the translation and notification functions will remain operational from now on.

But I have so many questions for you!

Will you go back to being like this if I use the Unleash Potential skill again?

Negative.

System components have sustained damage as the result of exceeding normal operation limits.

Huh?

The possibility of "System Lady" regaining full authority

with any future utilization of the Unleash Potential skill is 2%.

Damn. That sucks!

The gods did not permit my existence and the Creator erased my identity.

I was only allowed to be a vessel.

Yet I feel proud for having served to the benefit of my master in the end, if only for a brief time.

Wait, don't go...

May the God of Wisdom keep watch over your journey.

System Lady?

SYSTEM LADY!

There's no way I could have saved Fran from that mess by myself.

Thank you, System Lady. You did more for me than I deserved.

Well, shoot. She's gone, huh?

Won't be the same without her.

You can say that again. Wait, who are you?!

Hold on. I recognize your voice...

from when I first woke up!

She pulled some crazy stunts by accessing Sanctuary and whatnot.

No surprise that it cost her.

So, uh, you've been watching us?

Does that mean you're somewhere inside me along with System Lady?

But seriously, who are you?

I was gonna keep doing the "mysterious voice" bit for a while longer.

But whatever, I'll indulge you.

My name is-

Teacher!

Stephan!

I'm glad to see you're all okay!

Hey, mystery dude. You still there?

What did you say your name was?

Crap! He's gone!

What's the matter?

Oh, nothing really.

So, I notice you're missing a hand. You okay?

I'm fine. I can't just regenerate it because I'm out of mana.

I see. What about Jean?

Alive and well. I was able to get him out safely thanks to my animus resistance.

Um, is Fran okay?

Yeah, all good. She's just passed out.

I'm betting that explosion was from the Lich dying.

And the dungeon core went with him.

We escaped just in time.

Uh-oh!

That's not good.

The sky island still exists even if the dungeon disappears from inside it.

Those pieces will crash.

Seriously?! That would be devastating!

It would wipe out more than just Jean's lab and the neighboring villages.

The impact would change the landscape and affect the ecosystem.

Guess I'd better handle this.

Jet! You're in charge of Fran!

Good luck, Teacher!

Inferno Burst!

Earth Digger!

Aero Bomb!

Sweet!

And now... Pocket Dimension!

Let's kick it up a notch!

Double Mind!

Amazing...

Heavensight.

Cool, I can even see inside the pocket dimension.

There's still room for more.

Okay, I'll have this done in a jiffy!

Nice work out there, Teacher.

Right back at you, Stephan. You saved our butts in more ways than one.

Thank you. I appreciate you all.

What's got you so sentimental?

Hey, you're glowing!

Yes, time is almost up.

My loyalty lies with Master Jean du Vix.

But unfortunately, this body was summoned by the Lich using his dungeon master powers.

That means I'm bound to disappear along with the dungeon.

No way...

Hey, Jean! Wake up! Do something, man!

It's all right.

Aw, Stephan... How can you smile at a time like this?

Here, Teacher.

This diary should help clear up a lot of your questions.

A diary? Whose?

Just read it.

Now I can finally rest in peace.

Wait, Stephan!

Thanks for letting me join your adventure.

Goodbye, Teacher. Please take care of Master Jean for me, okay?

Hold on! We still have more to talk about!

Thank you for helping me and my friends find salvation.

Good night.

Unbelievable. That smile never left his face.

Then, just sprinkle on this turmeric-y powder while you fry it up...

Ah! I see!

What an appetizing aroma.

Oh, hey. Back on your feet already?

Yes, though it will take some time to get back into top form.

When you have a moment, I really think you ought to read this.

Sure, can do.

I owe Stephan a tremendous debt of gratitude.

Well, the kid had a big smile on his face at the end.

Good to hear.

Mmm! It's wonderful to partake in this curry again.

Truly a blessing!

Mm-hmm!

I'm grateful for curry...

and for Stephan, too.

They were on the verge of killing me that day.

I'd been marked for disposal after the other experiments took their toll,

but they apparently decided to infuse me with animus while I was still alive.

I bet nobody else is left. The animus of my two friends must be part of all this.

Ah, it won't be long now. I feel myself fading away...

but then something happened.

A dungeon core suddenly materialized right in the middle of the room.

The dungeon core accepted me as its lord and I became a dungeon master,

which sparked an evolution.

That was the day I ceased being human.

Revenge became my sole driving force.

I had nothing else.

The Raydoss Kingdom had stolen everything from me.

Even the boy and girl who I befriended.

The gods give rise to dungeons as a way to put people through trials of adversity.

So I decided to subject the Raydoss Kingdom to my trial and lay them all to waste!

November 4th, 3619.

I had accumulated a lot of Goddess Points that are meant to enhance the dungeon,

so I used them to summon some higher class minions.

The remains of my two dead friends were the catalysts.

They were so strong that one even had an extra skill called Unleash Potential.

I knew they would be the best minions.

But... neither of them seemed to recognize me.

I wish we could have gone on an adventure.

May 20th, 3622.

Today I'm going to make a special type of monster.

The Undead Eater. It becomes stronger by feasting upon other undead.

I decided to let it roam freely through the dungeon.

October 10th, 3622.

My dungeon was visited by its very first intruder.

My name is Jean du Vix!

Would you just look at this den of death.

There can be no better dungeon for my elite necromancy!

I was awestruck by his commanding presence.

It rocked me to the bone! This was a true Necromancer!

He made me feel inadequate.

Despite the fancy name "Lich," I still sounded like a little kid.

Fine, two can play at that game! I'll spice it up!

Tremble in fear, for I am the great harbinger of doom!

Yeah, that sounded cool.

Er, I mean majestic!

October 28th, 3623.

I've finally accumulated 300,000 Goddess Points.

I can use them to install an animus engine.

Connecting myself to that will create an inexhaustible supply of mana through the absorption of animus.

April 12th, 3624.

The animus inside of me is cresting.

More animus naturally means more power,

but it also seems to make my anger and bitterness all the worse.

November 3rd. I've noticed some gaps in my memory of late.

August 7th, 3625.

Unbeknownst to me, the Undead Eater had taken the form of a child.

Somehow, it looks exactly how I did before I became the Lich.

Was this due to the fact I let it feed upon my mana?

How curious.

I'm missing two days of memories for each seven that go by...

October 6th, 3626.

I cannot remember half of each day, but the plan proceeds smoothly.

Only six months left until it comes to fruition.

Those bastards in the Raydoss Kingdom will learn how deep our spite truly runs.

March 21st, 3627.

My other half has complete control now.

It's been six months since I was last cognizant.

Upon coming to, I was surprised to check and see the Necromancer named Jean was back.

And this time, he brought friends.

How cute!

Is she around the age I was before I turned into the Lich?

Must be nice...

Slavery is all I've known since birth. I cannot help but admire her free spirit.

I do not wish for her to perish.

What will things be like when I next awaken?

Or perhaps I'll never wake up again after this.

I simply cannot wait.

It's possible Jean du Vix and that catgirl will be the ones who eventually read this diary.

In the event that happens, let me say one thing:

Stephan...

Thank goodness you're alive.

The next day, I told Fran about the contents of the diary.

She stared off into space for some time afterwards.

I'm sure she must have sympathized with that poor kid, given their similar history.

Meanwhile, I was busy.

The blowback from using Unleash Potential had left my crystal meter terribly low.

So I was grinding it back up.

You have earned 2 crystal points.

Poor ol' System Lady...

And then, about a week later...

Well, we're off.

You sure you're cool parting with 500,000 gold?

Why of course. Your assistance proved most invaluable.

I mean, we feel bad leaving you to clean up the mess...

Pay no mind. That is work for me to handle.

Reports needed to be filed with the guild and government,

plus the details of that diary reported to the appropriate authorities.

Since Jean was a B-rank adventurer,

I was sure he had the political finesse needed to explain how the Lich came to be

and the Raydossian conspiracy behind it.

Thanks, Jean.

You're welcome.

By the way, Teacher.

Those fragments of sky island are steeped in undead mana.

You best dispose of them where another element is stronger, such as a volcano or sea.

Oh yeah? Will do.

What's wrong, Teacher?

Well, I was just wondering which personality was inhabiting the Lich at the end...

Hm? What do you mean?

Never mind.

Fran and Jean made it out alive, just like that boy's human side wished for.

What will my last wish be when I face death?

You're being weird, Teacher.

What? Weird?!

We need to get going so we can hurry and have curry for lunch.

Huh?! Not until you say a proper goodbye to Jean, missy!

No need to think about it. I'm Fran's sword.

Whatever I wish for has to come from my bladed heart and nowhere else!

Jean, Bernard! Take care!

We shall. You're heading for the port town of Dars, yes?

Uh-huh.

Then I think we make our way to Bulbola, and finally Ulmutt.

I wish you the best.

May your travels be safe.

See you later!

Now, then. What do you say to some curry, Bernard?

Right-o! I'm on it, master!

Alright, Fran! Get excited for the ocean!

The ocean? Does it have yummy food that goes good with curry?

You betcha!

NEXT EPISODE:

THE BRINY BEACH EXPERIENCE