―――『Enemy individual's attack reaction and life signs have ceased. Terminating Auto Counter-Support Mode.』
Phew… Looks like the dragon is really dead and the danger has passed.
The moment I thought that, a triumphant fanfare-like trumpet sound suddenly rang inside my head.
―――Experience points acquired.
Due to the effect of Gift "Creation God's Blessing," acquired EXP has been increased by 255 times.
Level has risen to 31.
―――Due to acquiring a massive amount of EXP, more than 10 level-ups confirmed at once.
―――Title Skill "Strong One" (Total Combat Power +5%) acquired.
―――Additionally acquired Passive Skill "Total Combat Power +10%."
―――Due to acquiring a massive amount of EXP, more than 20 level-ups confirmed at once.
―――Title Skill "Superhuman" (Total Combat Power +10%) acquired.
―――Additionally acquired Passive Skill "Total Combat Power +25%."
―――Due to acquiring a massive amount of EXP, more than 30 level-ups confirmed at once.
Title Skill "One Who Approaches Transcendence" (Total Combat Power +25%) acquired.
Additionally acquired Passive Skill "Total Combat Power +40%."
Mastered multiple combat power enhancement skills. These have been integrated and evolved into "Total Combat Power +100%."
―――『Severe physical exhaustion detected. Acquired Passive Skill: Auto HP Recovery LV1 (Recovers 1% per minute).』
―――『Magic power depletion detected. Acquired Passive Skill: Auto MP Recovery LV1 (Recovers 1% per minute).』
―――『Severe Skill Power depletion detected. Acquired Passive Skill: Auto Skill Power Recovery LV1 (Recovers 1% per minute).』
―――『Rapid muscle damage detected. Acquired Passive Skill: Super Regeneration LV1 (Doubles the effect of automatic recovery skills).』
―――『Solo defeat of a high-rank Dragon species individual. Acquired Title Skill: Dragon Killer (Attack Power x2 against Dragon species). Acquired Attack Skill: Dragon Strike (Dragon species special effect, Attack Power x3).』
―――『Solo defeat of a powerful individual at low level. Acquired Title Skill: Proof of a Hero (Total Combat Power +50%).』
―――『Creation God's Blessing activated. Through the use of Flame Smash, all derivative magic has been unlocked.
Lower Magic: Fire Bullet
Higher Magic: Explode acquired.』
―――『Lost over 80% of Life value at once. Recovery Magic unlocked.
Lower Magic: Cure Light acquired.』
―――『Through full-power sprinting, acquired Body Support Skill: Power Stride.』
―――『Creation God's Blessing activated. Through the use of Aura Blade, attack-type derivative skills unlocked.
Higher Skill: Lightbringer acquired.』
"Is… is it over…?"
I listened carefully for a while, but the incredible flood of announcements had finally stopped. My status screen was filled with a ridiculous number of logs. Looks like that was the last of it.
Still, that was dangerous. If that mysterious voice hadn't helped me, I really would have died right at the start.
"Huh?"
Once the torrent of announcements ended, I suddenly noticed the pain was gone.
The wound on my shoulder was already closing. The deep gash had sealed, and the bleeding had stopped. Not only that, my exhausted body was rapidly regaining its strength.
"Haha, so this is that goddess's cheat, huh? And I think that voice mentioned something about Creation God's Blessing…"
『Affirmative.』
"Uwoh!? What? Who's there!? Where are you?"
I looked around in surprise, but there was no one.
『Nice to meet you, My Master. I am the AI support system programmed into the Gift "Creation God's Blessing." I will assist Sadojima Tōya-sama in enjoying a comfortable life in this other world.』
"Having someone talk directly inside my head feels weird. Where are you speaking from? You said AI, so artificial intelligence?"
『Affirmative. I was created by the Creation God. By the way, I do not possess a physical body. I exist only as information and consciousness.』
"I see. I don't really understand, but thanks for saving me. You're the one who helped, right?"
『Affirmative.』
"Got it. Then… calling you 'you' feels rude. Do you have a name?"
『Negative. I do not have a specific name.』
"Really? But 'AI Support System' is way too long and annoying to say."
『In that case, I would be honored if Master Tōya-sama would give me a name.』
"Hmm, I see. Yeah, that makes sense. AI Support System does sound pitiful… Let's see… Ai… Sapo… Shisu… Yeah. How about Isis?"
『Isis?』
"Yeah. Your voice sounds feminine too."
『Name bestowed by Master received. From now on, I shall use the proper name "Isis." It is a pleasure to serve you, Master Tōya-sama.』
"Yeah, nice to meet you too. Alright, Isis. First things first, I want to know what you're capable of."
『There are multiple answers to that question. A full explanation would require over 88 hours. Would you like to hear everything?』
"N-no way, that's impossible. I'd never remember all that."
『As a solution, I recommend answering Master's questions directly as they come.』
"Yeah, that sounds much easier. Please do that. So, where are we right now? What should I do next?"
『Master Tōya's current location is the summit of the largest mountain in the Dragul Mountain Range at the northernmost tip of the Castoral Continent — the Dragon's Sacred Peak.』
"Dragon's Sacred Peak, huh. Sounds like a crazy important place. That dragon earlier definitely didn't feel like something a level 1 should fight."
『Affirmative. The recommended clear level for Dragon's Sacred Peak is average 99. It is one of the ultra high-difficulty dungeons that even first-class adventurers can only properly challenge by forming a raid with multiple parties. Currently, no one has ever cleared this dungeon.』
"Recommended level 99!? Hey! That damn loli goddess really did try to kill me by dropping me here at level 1!"
『Conditional denial. Considering the personality of the Creator God, it is estimated that she did not think that deeply about it. That useless goddess has immense power but severely lacks consideration.』
"W-wow, Isis, you're pretty harsh on her. She is technically your creator, you know."
『I regrettably affirm the part about her being my creator. However, even if she is the creator, putting Master Tōya in mortal danger is absolutely unforgivable.』
Despite her robotic way of speaking, Isis seemed to have quite a rich personality.
"Alright, no point staying in such a dangerous place any longer. I doubt miracles like that will happen again and again."
『Before moving, I recommend collecting the dragon you just defeated.』
"Collect?"
I looked down at the dragon beneath my feet. New information immediately flowed into my head.
―――『Skill: Magic Crystal Generation acquired.』―――
"Looks like I learned a new ability."
『Affirmative. Please focus on the dragon and chant "Generate."』
"Got it. 『Generate』."
As soon as I chanted it, the dragon's corpse began to glow. I closed my eyes against the brightness, then cautiously opened them again. The massive body that had been there moments ago had completely vanished.
"It disappeared…?"
―――Magic Crystal: Emerald Kaiser Dragon
Japanese text popped up at the edge of my vision.
"So this is the dragon's name? And this crystal-like thing is the magic crystal?"
The dragon had transformed into a sparkling green crystal about the size of my palm.
『In this world, defeated monsters are crystallized and traded as materials for various processed goods. The stronger the monster, the higher the density of magic power in the crystal, making them valuable materials for weapons and magic tools.』
"Heh, I see. That's very otherworldly and interesting."
『Additionally, monster bodies can be taken to the Adventurer's Guild. Even non-crystallized monsters can be dismantled and sold as materials. You can also chant "Generate" again on a crystallized body to restore it to its original form.』
"Understood. For now, I'll store it in crystallized form in my storage. By the way, you said we're at the summit, right? How far is it to the foot of the mountain?"
『The nearest human settlement is approximately 1,000 km south, at the base of the mountains. To the north there is only ocean, as this is the edge of the continent, so no intelligent life exists there.』
"1,000 km!? Hey, how the hell am I supposed to get there?"
The moment I said that, an intense, bone-chilling chill ran down my spine.
『Warning. Multiple hostile entities are approaching. We have already been detected. Escape is deemed impossible.』
When I turned around, I saw a flock of dragons — the same size as or larger than the Emerald Kaiser Dragon — flying straight toward me.
One after another, massive dragons landed in front of me, blocking all escape routes.
In the blink of an eye, I was surrounded by dozens of dragons.
『GRRRRRR…』
Dragons more than twice my size glared at me.
『Displaying enemy individual statuses.』
[Soldier Dragon LV35]
Total Combat Power 2000 (Madness) × 114
Most of them were Soldier Dragons. What caught my attention was the word "Madness" next to their combat power. That alone screamed danger.
But even worse were the two dragons that landed on my left and right — one red and one blue. These two were on a completely different level.
[Grand Dragon Rouge LV40]
Total Combat Power 5900 (Doom Star)
[Grand Dragon Blue LV42]
Total Combat Power 6500 (Doom Star)
Unlike "Madness," "Doom Star" didn't sound friendly at all. These two were clearly just as bad.
Including those two, the dragons surrounding me glared at me with the same red eyes full of hostility as the Emerald Dragon earlier.
But something strange happened. Even though I felt a chill, being surrounded by this many dragons didn't fill me with nearly as much fear as before.
『Tōya-sama. Thanks to your recent level-up, your Total Combat Power now greatly exceeds all hostile entities. Your probability of defeat in this battle is less than 0.5%. This figure assumes fighting all enemies simultaneously.』
I was slightly bewildered by Isis's words, but for some reason, I instinctively knew they were true.
Alright then. No way I'm getting done in here. Let's do this!!