Chapter 868: [Myriad Treasure Hammer]
Among the myriad of Beastman Clan, there is a group that is remarkably unique even in comparison to the rest of the world.
They are a rare race only found in a few regions like the Far East, being the sole group within the usually magic-inept Beastman Clan that can proudly claim to be a "Magic Tribe".
They are the Fox People.
Unlike other members of the Beastman Clan, who possess outstanding physical potential and excellent senses, the Fox People are extremely adept at magic.
The nature of the magic they use differs from the elf magic that represents the magical race, sometimes deemed as a rare ability, and thus they may not be called "Magic Guides", but are instead referred to as "Demon Magicians" or "Demon Art Practitioners".
Their magic is called Demon Art, which perhaps lacks the power of elf magic, but without exception boasts quite peculiar effects.
The Fox People woman Reiger seeks is one such individual who has awakened to the rare and immensely powerful Demon Art, an entity possessing a super rare magic that, if revealed, would drive the gods mad and cause adventurers to lose their composure.
Its emergence even made the main god of the Istar Clan ecstatic, viewing it as the clan's absolute trump card, keeping it confidential and not letting anyone outside the clan know.
If Ais's magic is extraordinary, then the magic of the Fox People girl is rule-breaking, making even the gods unable to help but shout "violation", "cheat", "hack", terms that those on earth do not understand, while seeking it desperately.
"Please come in, master."
Today, the Fox People woman possessing this rule-breaking super rare magic welcomed Reiger into her room respectfully.
However, as soon as Reiger entered the room, he launched his magic at the Fox People girl when the paper door closed.
"[All-Race Enchantment]."
Accompanied by a cold chant, the magic Reiger cast smoothly hit its target.
"Huh?"
The Fox People girl was dumbfounded, and with no understanding of what happened, her consciousness was invaded.
"Ah..."
A small gasp echoed, then everything settled into calm.
The Fox People girl who initially welcomed Reiger respectfully not only fell silent but also stood there dazed, her eyes losing their luster.
"————"
Reiger and the girl stood facing each other, both falling into silence.
"I am sorry."
A while later, Reiger finally spoke.
"If I were to claim I want to learn your magic, even if you agreed, once this matter is exposed, the members of the Istar Clan would not spare you."
"At the very least, the main god Ishtar and the leader of the clan would definitely not spare you."
"And I cannot possibly avoid using this magic in front of others forever, so I had no choice but to resort to this measure."
Indeed, Reiger intended to use spiritual control magic to compel the Fox People maiden to demonstrate her magic to him.
This magic holds a pivotal position in the original work, its specific effects and detailed functions publicly disclosed, and Reiger had ingrained it fully into his mind.
In essence, as long as he witnessed the magic once, confirmed its power, he could easily learn it.
Therefore, to prevent leaving any repercussions for the Fox People maiden, Reiger decided to proceed in this manner.
Afterward, even if this incident was exposed, Reiger alone could bear all the responsibility, without worrying about the maiden being resented by the merciless main god.
God's resentment is no trivial matter.
In the lower realms, although not omniscient nor omnipotent, they are quite adept at stirring trouble if they wish.
And the Fox People maiden certainly could not shoulder this burden.
Therefore, Reiger decided not to involve her too much, and proceed straightforwardly to achieve his goal.
"Rest assured."
Reiger whispered softly in front of the Fox People maiden.
"You will soon find relief."
"Then, you shall encounter the true hero who can save you."
"As for now...show your magic to me."
Upon hearing this, the Fox People maiden raised her head.
"Yes."
She replied with vacant eyes, before starting to chant her magic.
"[——Grow large.]"
Dots of light gradually arose.
"[Its power, its act, countless treasures, countless desires. When the bell tolls, pray for glory and fantasy.]"
The brilliance transformed into mist, swirling around the Fox People maiden.
"[——Grow large.]"
The Fox People maiden did not unfold an array but extended her hands, cradling the mist of light.
"[Consuming the divine feast, bestowing the divine radiance. Endowing hammer to earth, granting blessings.]"
The mist of light in those slender hands turned into a nebula, swirling and drifting.
"[——Grow large.]"
The maiden stretched out her hands straight, aiming at Reiger who stood before her.
"[Omnipotent Hammer]."
This is the name of the world's rarest and strongest Demon Art, a magic capable of granting miracle power to anyone receiving divine grace.
At this moment, the nebula drifted away, gently falling, like golden dew sprinkled with starlight, enveloping Reiger.
Reiger's whole body radiated light particles, as if covered by a layer of faint golden light, dazzlingly brilliant.
Raising his hands, Reiger made a light grip, distinctly feeling a change.
"Very good."
Confirming the power emerging within him, feeling the magic surging through his limbs, Reiger's eyes shone bright, even more radiant and striking than the light particles.
On this day, Reiger acquired a magic that would benefit him for life.
Its name — [Omnipotent Hammer].