It's the most serious of the Seven Deadly Sins, also used as the title of the strongest demon. If this term appeared in a game, it would usually be used for the final boss, or for a powerful but cursed weapon. Just hearing the name suggests this skill isn't something good.
Besides this skill called Pride, I couldn't find any other skills that increase experience and proficiency, deepening my bad feeling. Normally, in a game, the existence of such a skill wouldn't be strange, but it's not here. Something that should be here is missing, and the only thing with a similar function is this top-tier skill called Pride.
Although it doesn't feel good, Kumoko still learned it without hesitation. She had a feeling she couldn't not get this skill; it was very important to her. She also trusted Ryu Takeno's judgment; Takeno-kun wouldn't harm her.
[You currently have 200 skill points. You can use 100 skill points to acquire the skill 〈Pride〉. Do you want to acquire it?]
Yes.
[Successfully acquired 〈Pride〉. Remaining skill points are 100.]
[Proficiency reached a certain level. Skill 〈Taboo lv2〉 upgraded to 〈Taboo lv4〉.]
[Conditions met. Title acquired: 〈Arrogant Ruler〉.]
[Based on the title 〈Arrogant Ruler〉 effect, skills acquired: 〈Abyssal Magic lv10〉, 〈Abyss〉.]
After learning Pride and obtaining the title 〈Arrogant Ruler〉, Kumoko's stats increased by another 100 points. She received a significant boost.
Not only did she learn Pride, but Kumoko also learned another god-tier skill, Perception.
〈Perception: A skill that integrates all perception-type skills. Summary: Mana Perception, Spell Perception, Material Perception, Aura Perception, Danger Perception, Dynamic Object Perception, Heat Perception, Reaction Perception, Spatial Perception〉
In the Perception state, Kumoko could clearly sense the ambient energy; she didn't even need meditation to accurately detect it.
However, activating Perception caused intense headaches. Before acquiring the skill 〈Heretical Immunity〉.
Ooh ooh ooh! I've finally caught up to Takeno-kun a little!
Kumoko felt better than ever. She'd finally escaped the realm of weakness, barely catching up to Ryu Takeno. Though she couldn't compare, she wouldn't hold him back.
Now she could use the magic she'd longed for.
Honestly, Ryu Takeno was also very interested in magic, but his skills only included Shadow Magic from the Assassin title and fire control from his Dragon Bloodline.
He was very interested in the Abyssal Magic Kumoko had just obtained.
〈Abyssal Magic: The highest level of dark magic that manipulates the abyssal darkness. Usable magic varies depending on the level. lv1: Hellgate, lv2: Treachery Hell, lv3: Lust Hell, lv4: Gluttony Hell, lv5: Greed Hell, lv6: Wrath Hell, lv7: Heresy Hell, lv8: Violence Hell, lv9: Deceit Hell, lv10: Rebellion Hell〉
Magic is cast by forming a magic circle and then injecting mana into it.
Theoretically, as long as he obtained the corresponding magic circle, Ryu Takeno could use Abyssal Magic even without the skill, and the same applied to other magic. He might even be able to replicate Pride. After all, 'd's 'w' system was also a type of magic.
However, being powerful enough to interfere with 'd's magic meant he no longer needed such skills.
"Let's go! Let's hunt!"
Kumoko excitedly suggested to Ryu Takeno.
The delicious catfish had left her wanting more. She wanted more and more; anything eaten in this world was converted into stored energy; she couldn't overeat.
Catfish~ Catfish~ Delicious catfish~
"Alright~"
Ryu Takeno nodded, agreeing to Kumoko's suggestion.
He needed to exploit the evolution loophole before 'd' noticed, ideally condensing his demon core. But that was just wishful thinking; condensing a demon core required an immense amount of mana. Suddenly drawing too much power would attract attention, even if 'd' didn't intervene.
System collapse meant he'd become the enemy of the world.
…
"Catfish! I miss you, catfish! Where are you hiding? Quickly offer your flesh!"
Kumoko's eight eyes scanned the magma, searching for her beloved catfish.
Boom——
Suddenly, the magma erupted, and two seahorses burst out, flying towards Kumoko.
"Hey! Takeno-kun, I want catfish, not seahorses!!" Kumoko shouted at Ryu Takeno, looking at the seahorses flying towards her.
Despite her displeasure, the battle continued.
She skillfully spun silk to trap the seahorses in mid-air, then finished them off with two doses of venom.
By the time she was done, Ryu Takeno had climbed out of the magma, swallowing the seahorses in two bites. Kumoko had no appetite for the unpalatable seahorses, leaving them to the taste-less Ryu Takeno.
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