In Yggdrasil when affected by buffs or debuffs an icon will appear in front of you to show that it's active. But now these changes do not appear anymore, and it has become quite cumbersome.
"There is nothing anymore, the effect has been stopped!"
"This ah……"
"…… But since Momonga-sama is Undead, the effect of this skill should be useless against you, right?"
In Yggdrasil it was true. The Undead would not be affected by any buff, whether good or bad, it was all the same.
"…… Have I entered the skill's range yet?"
"Well…"
Aura shrinks hers neck and Mare who was next to her did the same.
"…… I'm not angry, Aura." Momonga tried to appease them as gently as possible.
"Aura…… you do not need to be so afraid. Do you think such casually cast skills can affect me? I'm simply asking whether or not I'm within the range of your skill."
"Yes! You have already entered the range of my skill."
Aura feels relieved to hear Momonga’s response. Momonga feels a pressure from inside his clothes and his stomach started throbbing. So if he weakens, what should he do? Every time he thought of this, he wanted to put aside this idea.
"So what is the effect?"
"The results…… Should be [Fear]."
"Well, Well……"
He did not feel [Fear]. In Yggdrasil, members of the guild or teammate cannot attack each other. Although this rule should not count anymore, but still, it should be confirmed in advance.
"As for as I remember, Aura’s ability will not have a negative effect on allies."
"Huh?"
Aura could not help staring. Mare, who was next to her, also bore the same expression. Momonga could tell from these two expressions that it was not the case.
"Did I remember it wrong?"
"Yes, I can only freely change the effect range, maybe you got confused by this?"
Rules that prohibit companions to attack each other is really ineffective. Mare who is nearby seems unaffected, but maybe he is equipped with an items that prevent this effect.
The artifact items Momonga is equipped with do not have a resistance against this effect, is it because he is Undead? Why doesn’t Momonga feel [Fear]?
There are two speculations. Either he is relying on the value of his basic ability to block it. Or it is blocked because of his special ability: The spirit of the deceased.
Because he does not know which speculation is right, Momonga intends to conduct further experiments:
"Can you try to use the effects on others?"
Aura’s head tilts and makes a strange questioning sound. Once again, it reminded Momonga of a puppy’s and he couldn't help but reach out and pet Aura's head.
Her hair was smooth as silk and felt quite comfortable. Because Aura did not show displeasure, Momonga couldn't help but want touch her face as well. But Mare’s eyes which were staring from the side made Momonga stop. What could Mare be thinking about this? After a brief reflection, Momonga releases his wand and strokes Mare's hair with the other hand. Mare's hair seems to feel nicer, as Momonga absentmindedly pondered about these things, he finally remembered:
"I need to trouble you with something. I have various experiments in progress…… Which I would like to ask your help for."
Although still overwhelmed, as soon as Momonga took his hands off their heads, they revealed shy although somewhat proud expressions.
Aura happily responded:
"Yes, I will do it! Momonga-sama, please ask me anything."
"First wait ───"
Momonga brought the floating wand into his hand.
There are abilities present on the wand as well, and among the many said capabilities, Momonga chooses a decorative jewel on the wand.
An artifact-ability level item named "Moon jade”
─── call Moonlight Wolf.
It summons three beasts out of thin air. Since the Monster Summon magic effects here and in Yggdrasil were the same, Momonga was not surprised.
The Moonlight Wolf and Siberian Wolf are very similar, except the previous radiates silver light. Between Momonga and the Moonlight Wolf exists a wonderful link, one that clearly denotes who the master is.
"The Moonlight Wolf, huh?"
Aura's voice implies that she cannot understand the point of calling such a weak monster.
Moonlight Wolves are fairly agile and can be used to launch surprise attacks, but it bears a level of only about twenty. From Momonga and Aura's perspectives, it certainly is quite a weak Monster. But for the intended purpose, the monster's level is enough. No, rather the weaker, the better.
"Okay, I will included it in my breathing effect’s range."
"Hm? Can you?"
"No problem."
Momonga hesitates to force Aura to do it brazenly. It is not exactly the same now compared to in-game, there wass a possibility that she would disobey. There was also a possibility that Aura’ ability would not start properly. To avoid this situation, He had to involve a third-party, and thus the summoning of the Moonlight Wolf.
The Wolf was panting hard, but Momonga didn't feel any discomfort. He tries to relax and certainly there was no strange feeling. He's within the same range as the Moonlight Wolf who seems to be affected, so he was sure that Aura’s skills really activated.
From this experiment one can conclude that the skills affecting mental functions did not affect Momonga. This means ───
In the game for sub-human and Other races, as long as one reaches a predetermined racial hierarchy, one can get a special ability for this race. Particularly a Lich, such as Momonga, also has another special ability ───
Each day, one could summon four high tier undead, twelve mid tier undead, twenty low tier undead, negative contact, desperate Aura V [instant death], negative guard, dark soul, dark light, immortal blessing, the ability to negate damage Ⅳ, thrusting weapon resistance V, slashing weapon resistance V, higher-tier repel resistance Ⅲ, highertier magic invalidation Ⅲ, ice/acid/electric property attack invalidation, magic vision strengthening / see through.
Also professional level additional capabilities ─── instant death magic strengthened, skilled dark rituals, immortality aura, creating Undead and so on.
The basic special ability is Undead. Fatal blow invalidion, ineffective mental function, food/poisoning/ Sick/sleep/Instant death/paralysis invalidation, necromancer magic, flesh damage resistance, does not need oxygen, debuff invalidation, energy drain resistance, negative energy recovery ability, and night vision.
Of course there is also a weakness to all things positive: light and sacred attack vulnerability Ⅳ, assault weapons vulnerability V, sacred damage punishment Ⅱ, fire damage doubled and so on.
───These basic capabilities are learned as Undead and special abilities are acquired during the upgrades. The abilities of Momonga are very high.
"So, with these results…… Thank you. Aura, do you have any questions?"
"No, not really."
"This will do — go back now."
The Three Moon Wolves disappeared without a trace.
"…… Momonga-sama, did you come to our floor today to do experiments?"
Mare also nodded.
"Huh? Ah, that’s not it. I came to train."
"Training? Huh? Momonga-sama, you?"
Aura and Mare's eyes widened to the point it seemed it would fall off. It was definitely a surprise that I, the highest order and as well as ruler of the Mausoleum of Nazarick, did not know about magic chants. This reaction has been predicted by Momonga and he quickly replies:
"Yes."
Hearing Momonga’ brief response, Aura's expression returned to normal. Momonga was quite satisfied of the expected reaction.