MV – Chapter 7: Fallen Snow Minor Villain

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“So bad! This gadokurie mate is seriously bad. It makes me think it is poisoned. It is worrying.” (Lanpeach)

Lanpeach violently bit onto the cheapest food he got while complaining.

A dry texture spread into his mouth like dried tofu residues. It is honestly not something he could eat.

The reality is that this food is only 10 Ele, and it is a nutrition meal that is tailored for the bottom of the slums.

It doesn’t buff the body even when eaten, so it was food that Lanpeach didn’t even give a single look at in the game.

He could understand why his subordinates escaped without taking them. It is extremely bad tasting.

Even so, there’s some slight nutrition present.

Hunger and thirst would put penalties on the physical capabilities in the game, but he can’t go exploring in a hungry state in reality, so he endured and swallowed in one go.

“Now then…let’s explore so that this is not the food I will have tonight.” (Lanpeach)

His breath was white and there was a ruined city dyed in pure white spreading far and wide. The rubble and destroyed buildings were masked, the crumbled houses and the broken roads were all painting a wondrous sight at a glance through the fallen snow.

Lanpeach is wearing a thick glove that’s like ski wear so that his fingers don’t grow numb, and he showed a determined face, relying on the weight of the machine gun on his shoulder.

“Let’s depart after using my last EXP.” (Lanpeach)

(Obtain [Extraterrestrial] and [Transcendental] Level 1.)

[Obtained.]

[You can now connect to the Space Library with the acquisition of [Extraterrestrial] Level 1. Will you connect?]

“Yes.” (Lanpeach)

[Libra will now be accompanying Lanpeach Kouza as a support.]

He agreed to the notifications showing up one after the other, and countless particles of light similar to fireflies flying appeared in front of him, converging into one.

And then, when the light subsided, a single beautiful girl was floating there.

Silver hair that’s almost transparent tied into twin tails, deep blue eyes, smooth white skin without a single scar or mole, a beautiful face like a snow fairy, and cute shrine maiden clothes tied with red ribbons. She is around 150 cm, and her proportions were good. He would have been troubled where to look if her clothes were a bit more provocative.

A treasury of knowledge that exists somewhere in space, the Space Library, and the artificial spirit, Libra.

It is a help system when you obtain [Extraterrestrial]. Its effects are varied and are extremely helpful.

Libra slowly opened her eyes and spoke.

[I am the Human Galactic Alliance Army’s strengthening system, Libra! Nice to meet you, Soldier!] (Libra)

She pointed a finger at him impishly and energetically.

Libra acted childishly unlike her appearance and poked at the forehead of Lanpeach. It was painful.

Lanpeach brushed the finger away with force and looked at Libra with cold eyes.

“Yeah, nice to meet you, Libra.” (Lanpeach)

[Kay~. Well then, let’s do this quickly. You are fine with joining the Human Galactic Alliance Army, right~?] (Libra)

“Yeah, do that.” (Lanpeach)

[Okay~! Popopon. I have registered you as a 2nd class soldier. Do your best from here on. You don’t look strong at all after all, Soldier. Ufufu.] (Libra)

She opened a half-transparent board in the air and touched it with practiced moves, seemed to make a gesture as if registering something, and once she finished, she covered her mouth while spinning into the air.

She may be acting like a little impish girl, but she was extremely cute and healing.

Libra is a support character.

She randomly increases the success rate of all actions, and when you raise the skill’s level, she can analyze the enemy and tell you things like what items it drops. Moreover, she is super cute and really popular with players.

“I should have finished preparations with this… It will be okay, right?” (Lanpeach)

The chance of this being reality instead of a dream grew stronger, so Lanpeach made a pretty serious face here.

If he were to die here, that would be the end.

And so, he checked his Status again just in case.

———

Lanpeach Kouza

Experience Points: 0

HP: 14

PP: 10

Endurance: 7

Strength: 7

Dexterity: 7

Agility: 7

Mind: 9

Psy: 5

Equipment:

-G Goblin 1 Assault Gun: Attack Power 6

-G Goblin 1 Bulletproof Vest: Defense Power 4

Inherent Skill: Minor Villain Level 10, Extraterrestrial Level 1, Trascendental Level 1.

Skill: Supernatural Powers Level 1, Presence Detection Level 1, Concentration Level 1, Physical Combat Level 1.

[Minor Villain: inflicts a Status Down proportional to your level on enemies below you at all times, and lowered success rate in their skills. Also, the affection rate people have towards you will begin at minus.]

[Extraterrestrial: Become a soldier of the Human Galactic Alliance Army. You can obtain the assistance of the Space Library. Your Rank will increase with the level, and the amount of assistance you can get will increase.]

[Trascendental: Break the limits of your level. Increase the Resistance of everything by Level x10%. Nullify ailments like Poison, Parasitism, and Corrosion. Recover HP by a percent of the level.]

[Presence Detection: Can detect enemies by Level x 100 meters. Mind +2 per level.]

[Concentration: An added Level x2% to all actions. Mind +2 per level.]

[Supernatural Powers: Unlock Supernatural Powers. Mana changes to Psy; MP changes to PP. Psy +5 per level.]

[Physical Combat: Unlock Physical Combat. Endurance, Strength, Dexterity, and Agility +2 per level.]

———-

He confirmed the list of skills and couldn’t hide his chuckle at how low his stats are.

His equipment is also terrible. Its power is low and can only kill goblins, so it was named G1.

You power up in Powder of Elements with the stat ups from the Skills. And so, you can increase your stats by obtaining a lot of Skills, or become stronger by raising one Skill.

If you are not using a hidden trick, the EXP will not be enough, so you normally concentrate on leveling up one Skill.

“Achaa, those are lame stats and skills! Don’t go dying after turning that corner over there, Soldier~.” (Libra)

Libra got in front of Lanpeach, looked at his Status, and cackled.

It is true that those are terrible Stats and Skills.

If you are aiming to be solo in the game, you would need at least level 2, and yet, everything is 1.

He could tell because he has game knowledge. The enemies from level 1 and on will be dealing proper damage unlike a weakling like Tsuyoshi who was level 0.

“W-Well, I will be careful to not die. I will be heading off now, Libra.” (Lanpeach)

“Okay~, look forward to Libra’s support!” (Libra)

Maybe because of Minor Villain or because he is like that to begin with, Lanpeach’s voice was trembling from the fear of death, but he still stepped forward to the outside.

He has to become stronger. At least enough to protect himself.

It is because, no matter how you think of it, death was awaiting this minor villain, Lanpeach Kouza.

Libra was humming with joy at the back while following him.

“You would stand out, so don’t hum when you are materialized, okay?” (Lanpeach)

Lanpeach warned her.

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Lanpeach walked through the snow while being wary of the run-down buildings.

His face grew red from the cold. He stiffened his face in the cold wind, and his body shivered. The snow reached only up to his ankles, so it was pretty much like level ground for Lanpeach who has obtained Physical Combat.

He is wary of the enemies, but he had no choice but to use Presence Detection for the monsters that might be hiding in the shadows of the buildings.

“Where are you going~? The Aso Spirit District? If that’s the case, you are going the wrong way~.” (Libra)

Libra, who can switch between a material body that can be touched and an ethereal body that no one can detect, jumped to the side of Lanpeach and asked him this with her big round eyes.

The Aso Spirit District is like a dungeon in Powder of Elements.

The setting of Powder of Elements is that humanity succeeded in summoning Spirits in the past, and they desired to use those paranormal powers of theirs freely, so they did the unbelievable and crushed those Spirits into powder and scattered them around the whole world.

The world was covered in Spirit Energy, and humans gained the ability to use a power different from magic, magic tools, and science through Spirit Energy.

But because of the Spirits and Demonic Beasts that spawned naturally from spreading way too much Spirit Powder, a battle happened, and civilization collapsed. More than a thousand years went by, and humanity slowly began its revival.

Explorers are a job that gathers Spirit Crystals, special minerals and plants that come out naturally, and retrieve magic tools that were created a long time past from the high concentration Spirit Powder areas called Element Powder Zones that have infinite energy.

You could say it is a very game-like setting.

Lanpeach was also registered as an explorer in the past. He crumbled at the fear of death and his heart broke, so he ended up as a boss in the slums, but right now Lanpeach has resolved to resume his work as an explorer and earn gold.

“There’s no way I would go. It would be suicide to explore there with this skill composition.” (Lanpeach)

But it is not like this is enough reason to head towards a dangerous zone just because he has gotten the determination.

[True. You would just die in an instant from getting surrounded by a few monsters with how weak you are!] (Libra)

“Thanks for the calm response.” (Lanpeach)

Honestly speaking, he wouldn’t want to go even if he had comrades.

The reason why Powder of Elements got popular is not because it is a fantasy game that you can use magic in.

Lanpeach shivered.

This game showed promotional videos of scenes where they used magic with flashy effects. It is true that magic exists and the effects are flashy.

The developers were not lying.

They were not, but…

“Hm? Detected something.” (Lanpeach)

A reaction from Presence Detection.

He could tell exactly where that was as if he had a 3d radar in his mind.

Lanpeach could also tell the strength of the enemy now that he has a clear idea of it, so he made a bold smile and ran at high speed.

It is at the same level or lower than Lanpeach.

If it were higher level than Lanpeach, it would have been a hazy detection.

The reaction came from a narrow back alley surrounded by high buildings. Only one enemy; most likely with the intention of hiding. It hasn’t noticed him.

Snow flew up.

Lanpeach checked the surroundings and searched for suitable locations.

He hid in the shadow of an abandoned building, readied his gun that was on his shoulder, took a light breath, and leaned.

He confirmed sight of a small humanoid walking in the back alley of an abandoned building with piling snow.

[I will provide assistance!] (Libra)

“Yeah, counting on you.” (Lanpeach)

Libra moved her face close to Lanpeach with rough breathing, and he gives her a thumbs up and accepts the offer.

When you hear the cheer of Libra in the game, the success rate of your actions is increased randomly. He was curious about what would happen in real life, but…

[Ring ring. Hello, it is me, Libra.] (Libra)

She for some reason materialized and jumped into the corridor while humming carefreely.

Libra looked like a slightly air-headed girl who was having a walk.

Of course, the hiding enemy didn’t miss this opportunity and jumped out, readying its weapon.

[Au!] (Libra)

Dry shooting sounds rang and Libra was showered in bullets, turning into swiss cheese, and disappearing.

Her HP should be 3 if he remembers correctly.

“By Random Increase, is it referring to something like this? You are putting your body way too much to the front.” (Lanpeach)

Lanpeach chuckled as he jumped out and stabilized his gun towards the defenseless enemy. He narrowed down the aim and pulled the trigger.

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