Jujutsushi Wa Yuusha Ni Narenai - Chapter 107.2 - Thread User's Showdown II

Chapter 107.2 : Thread User’s Showdown II

「Ooo…. I actually pulled it off so easily.」

My fear ultimately ended up as needless anxiety as I easily recycled Arachne’s corpse into one of my weapons,『Corpse Doll Resentment』.

Sections of its wasp-like black and yellow stripes had turned purple like the bloated and bruised skin of the undead. Otherwise, there was no notable change in the state of the Arachne’s corpse. It was as if it was kept in a gruesome stasis, it remained as it was. The main difference between the Corpse Doll and the Claydoll was the fact that the corpse doll used the corpse of a living being as the main material for its construction. In the final step of the process, only the outer color differed between the two.

In short, the corpse’s ability and appearance was similar in both cases..

「KISHAAA! 」

As if answering my feelings, Arachne Rem showed off the numerous spider thread skills that the Arachne had exhibited in the last battle. She could spew thread from her mouth, knit the thread that was fired from her fingers into a complex net in the blink of an eye, and of course, use the sharp steel wire that slayed Ashidaka Rem previously.

「Upon observing it more closely, I have to admit- it’s an amazing skill. Could I… replicate that skill?」

It began with me braiding 『Blackhair Bind』. I followed that feat up by inventing 『Redhair Twine』and after that, I created the skill called 『Spiderweb Twine』. 『Blackhair Bind』 was usually my first choice of attack. Until now, it had never let me down. In that case, I might be able to unleash tentacles of steel wires or adhesive thread, depending on my training.

In my opinion the most significant factor that influenced learning a new skill was the availability of a first hand demonstration. As long as I had a strong idea of how the magic appeared, it was the foundation to turn the magic into reality.

Luckily, I had the best sample to study- Arachne Rem. Watching her use all of the spider thread skills would greatly aid my special training. Unfortunately, I would have to wait until I arrived in the next fairy plaza. After all, I couldn’t train in this kind of place.

I needed to depart immediately but a pressing matter emerged in my mind. There was something I needed to confirm.

「Tell me Rem, could it be those are….」

Two weapons were partially visible from their position on Rem’s back. When I expressed my curiosity, Rem readily unsheathed the weapons and showed them to me.

「As I thought, it actually is Nonomiya-san’s spear. And this…Yoshizaki-san’s axe.」

There was no way I could forget these weapons. They had saved me from the brink of death countless times. Despite only fighting together for a short while, we had gone through a lot together. Memories of helping Randou-san level up and fighting side by side, trying our utmost to survive the underground lake siege flashed through my mind. Indeed, these weapons belonging to my comrades were almost as familiar as my own.

「Was this the farewell gift they left for me?」

「GAGA.」

Rem nodded solemnly. Currently, she couldn’t talk and explain the situation at length but, the gravity behind her gestures conveyed all I needed to know.

In that situation, their decision to consider me dead and not pursue me was the best choice at the time. Although I did feel bad about it, the rational part of me knew I couldn’t blame them. Their logic was clear and faultless.

I was comforted by the fact that everyone tried to help Rem in any way possible when she chose to chase after me. I mean, both Nonomiya-san and Yoshizaki-san went so far as to give their favourite weapon to Rem. It was a big deal and I could clearly sense their attachment to me.

「GA, GOGO.」

Rem caught my attention after speaking up. She took a round package out from the bag, its covering was coarse cloth.

「There’s more?」

「GAGA.」

「Is this package from Randou-san?」

「GA」

What? No? That would mean…this gift is from Tendou-kun. I looked at the package quizzically. What in the world would he give me?

「Uwaaa! ? 」

I slowly unwrapped the cloth, peeling back layers of wrappings to eventually reveal a human skull. I fumbled around like a failing juggler as I nearly dropped it due to my utter shock.

「T-That surprised me, why did he give me this sku――」

The description was suddenly illuminated, blazing in the air in a bright text. The timing was surprising, as if someone had read my mind.

『Summoner’s Skull』：The skull of someone who was gifted with the 『Summoner』 vocation.

「Gasp! ? N-No way, this is….」

I realized at once that wasn’t a skeleton’s head when I checked it with Pharmacy Intuition. In fact, it was a completely different skull. According to the information from my Pharmacy Intuition, this skull might belong to…one of my classmates.

Since it had stated “Gifted with a summoner vocation”, there wasn’t a shadow of doubt in my mind. Tendou-kun had killed one of our classmates. That was the only way he could have gotten his hands on such an object.

Tendou-kun wouldn’t have sent the skull if it was the only reminder of a fallen comrade. He definitely would have kept it instead. The skull was likely one of his many loots, it was a perfect gift considering the eerie nature of my vocation- Shaman.

「But…how in the world do I use this thing?」

Somehow, I felt that using it as some of Rem’s construction materials was a waste. There was a better, more effective use for the skull. According to my Pharmacy Intuition, the skull could be used for another curse, which I had yet to learn. My skill level was still too low. I grit my teeth in frustration as my nails dug angry crescent shaped indents into the flesh of my palm.

I would reach there eventually, but for now, the human skull was nothing more than a creepy item stocked in my inventory. Although.. Tendou might have had a different idea when he gave the skull to Rem.

Well, seeing that Tendou-kun wasn’t here, it wasn’t as if I could guess his intentions. Doing all I could for now, I kept the skull of my classmate who had become a summoner.

「And, what about Randou-san’s?」

「GAG, GO, GUGAGA!」

It seemed that Rem had saved the best for last. I would be a little disappointed- no, I’d be really sad if she didn’t give me any farewell gift, I admitted to myself. Naturally I’d feel this way since I felt the closest with her amongst the members of the entire party. I didn’t care what exactly the gift was-only the thought behind the act of giving it. I would be happy receiving the most trivial of trinkets, like a ballpoint pen or an eraser as long as it came from Randou-san. All that mattered were the feelings behind an action.

「GOGAGAAA!」

She made a noise similar to Dora＊emon as she took the object out from inside her bag. Only to reveal…a cloth?

I received the cloth from Rem, expecting it to be a handkerchief. My eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when I unfurled it to reveal a bold leopard pattern that impressed a wild charm. Moreover, the cloth wasn’t exactly the square handkerchief I had expected… it had more of a triangle shape. What the heck am I going on about ? It’s basically looks like P――

「UWAAH, C-Could it be A-A-A-A PANTIES!! Moreover… WHAT OP PANTIES!」

No matter which angle I observed them from, I was certain. I was 120% sure that it was a PANTY.

Your support is too overwhelming, Randou-san.

Seriously, thank you so much. I’m ecstatic due to this gift. Truly… I had not expected such a wonderful present, I’m overjoyed.

「Thank you very much, Randou-san…I’ll definitely survive with this.」

Randou-san might have realized that I was always eagerly watching her, expecting a panty-shot from under her miniskirt, or maybe she simply thought of me as a man who would feel extremely delighted upon receiving a panty. The thought that she might be going commando right now popped into my head until I stubbornly shook it off. Let’s set that aside for later.

Receiving these panties filled me with an overwhelming vigour. Compared to my sluggish attitude before, now I would surely solo this dungeon with ease.

Thank you very much, Randou-san. Thanks for understanding this male instinct of mine.

I was only a tad depressed since this pair of panties wasn’t one that was freshly worn.