Issei was not unfamiliar with the name Beast of Cherishment.
In his past life, he was somewhat of a casual gamer and had some knowledge of the Holy Grail War, Heroic Spirits, the human order, and the Seven Beasts…
However…
Hearing about it is one thing, but when a real Beast stands before you, just realizing her identity, especially knowing that she is the Beast of Cherishment who greatly despises ‘humans,’ Issei felt immense pressure.
At that moment, he saw a shadow of resentment formed from the carcasses of living beings silently surging into her body from beneath her feet.
The woman’s previously calm gaze suddenly became extremely ferocious, and a strong hatred emanated from her.
The resentment from the creatures killed in the Tunguska Event is transforming into a desire for revenge, continually flowing into the Beast of Cherishment.
Her ‘dark value’ is steadily increasing.
Please be cautious…
Seeing the system’s reminder, Issei couldn’t help but want to give the system a couple of slaps.
If you have the time to remind me, why not give me some solutions?!
Resentment is such an intangible thing…
It’s not like I can stop it, can I?
This thought barely crossed his mind when he instinctively looked up at the sexy, curvaceous pink-haired woman before him.
Soon, Issei’s eyes lit up.
Wait…
Although I can’t stop it, maybe I can ‘purify’ some of the resentment?!
Thinking this, he immediately activated the magic within his body.
In the next moment, the special magic known as ‘Empathy’ was activated!
A strand of spirit silently flowed into the woman’s spiritual world.
Instantly, countless painful memories almost overwhelmed Issei.
Ancient trees burned by flames, deer vaporized in the heat, the earth pierced, ecosystems instantly destroyed…
Numerous scenes flooded Issei’s mind.
This pain was enough to drive any sane person instantly mad.
Even Issei couldn’t bear it.
He instinctively bit his tongue, but even the taste of blood couldn’t calm him down.
No, at this rate, I’ll be overwhelmed by this resentment before I can purify even a small part of it…
Thinking this, he looked up at the pink-haired woman before him.
She wore no clothes, her shapely, long legs, full chest, and fair skin all silently entering Issei’s view.
Calm down, calm down…
Don’t think about those painful scenes.
Think about this woman’s alluring body…
Although she is a Beast, she is indeed very beautiful, isn’t she?
After constantly giving himself mental suggestions, Issei’s ‘fear’ was completely overwhelmed by lust.
Your desire for the Beast of Cherishment overcame this powerful resentment.
You used Empathy Magecraft to purify a small portion of the resentment.
That terrifying pressure seemed to subside slightly.
From the woman’s gaze, Issei did not see the initial ‘coldness,’ but instead a look of scrutiny, as if examining prey.
Why is there a human here?
Finally, the woman’s rich voice echoed through the area where living beings had been slaughtered.
Her golden eyes stared straight into the youth’s eyes and at the special magic circuit within his body.
And…
your magic is very special.
Why do you say that?
Issei couldn’t help but ask.
The resentment you purified can be directly absorbed by me…
but the other me cannot absorb it.
The other you…?
What does that mean?
Issei vaguely understood her implications and said, “Does that mean…
there are two of you in this world?
The pink-haired woman nodded slightly, gazing into the distance at another direction: “It is also absorbing the resentment of living beings.
In this great explosion, two Beasts of Playfulness were actually born…
They correspond to ‘light’ and ‘dark’.
Both sides have been competing to absorb the resentment of living beings since a short while ago.
However, not only did this youth appear in the center of the explosion, but he could also purify resentment and even make it useful for her…
It was truly astonishing.
If resentment is compared to fertilizer, then directly absorbing all that fertilizer at once would cause indigestion, even for her.
However, Issei was like a top chef who could turn rough ingredients into the finest delicacies.
Thinking of this, the woman’s eyes suddenly filled with greed.
This human…
was very useful to her.
Seemingly sensing the ‘desire’ in the woman’s eyes, Issei instinctively stepped back.
But the next moment, an irresistible force enveloped Issei, and his consciousness fell into darkness.
You were captured by the Beast of Cherishment and became her ‘chef,’ purifying resentment into pure energy for her to absorb and grow.
Unknowingly, three days passed.
Because you never resisted from beginning to end, she gradually lowered her guard against you, allowing you to explore within a certain range in the Siberia area and occasionally teach you some human magic.
Although her nature is ‘light,’ magic itself is more inclined towards the ‘night.’ Therefore, she would often help you with magic without reservation after you had worked hard for her all day, late at night when all was quiet.
Your efficiency is too low.
Human magic is always so methodical…
Tell me, what is your magical attribute?
Flow and transformation?, Issei tentatively asked.
This was the attribute he was assessed to have at the Clock Tower, a very mediocre composite attribute.
That’s the label your teacher gave you, not your essence.
Your Empathy Magecraft, though crude, is the truest manifestation of your nature.
You can ‘understand’ pain and ‘connect’ with others’ emotions…
This is your unique attribute.
Like this…
She extended a finger, and a strand of unpurified, resentment-filled black thread was drawn from afar, coiling around her fingertip like an obedient little snake.
I only need to give a command, and it must submit to me, even transforming into any living form…
When you can one day use your enemy’s pain to weave your magic, you will truly enter the realm of magic.
As she spoke, she raised her fingertip, and more and more resentment swirled around her, constantly changing shape under her control.
The youth couldn’t help but look up at the beautiful woman standing on this scorched earth.
She wore a magnificent dress with a white base and golden patterns, formed from magical energy.
Her full chest proudly supported the fabric, outlining her beautiful curves.
Why have you been staring at me since earlier?, the woman seemed to notice the youth’s direct gaze, her expression slightly unnatural.
It’s nothing.
I just suddenly realized that I never asked your name, did I?, Issei replied.
Name…?, she paused, then glanced at him indifferently: “I don’t need a name.
But having a name makes it easier to address you, right?
I can’t just keep saying ‘hey’ all the time, can I?
Besides, using a name feels more intimate.
How about…
I come up with a name for you?, Issei suggested.
As soon as he finished speaking, the woman was momentarily stunned.
Her cherry-red lips parted, but she was speechless for a long time.
The hazy moonlight spilled over the night in Siberia, casting a faint silver glow on the youth’s black hair, making it particularly beautiful in the moonlight.
…What a strange person.
How could a human trust a ‘disaster’ so much and even want to name it?
Shouldn’t he be afraid of her, trembling and watching her from a corner, fearful and reverent?
Shouldn’t he fear her, want to escape from her side…
That should be the case, right?
How could there be such a strange person among humans?
The nameless Beast of Cherishment, from the moment of her birth, had never experienced such a wondrous scene.
The youth’s eyes were particularly sincere, his smile bright and sunny…
There was none of the baseness she imagined humans should have.
Her heartbeat seemed to quicken for a moment.
She was unusually silent, not knowing how to respond to the youth’s fervent feelings.
Finally, she said in an extremely cold voice: “Foolish human, do as you please.
Then, can I use the name I come up with to address you from now on?, Issei still smiled at her.
The woman’s face showed a flash of panic, and she quickly averted her gaze.
Despite possessing the terrifying power to destroy countless Maguss with a flick of her finger, she now avoided the youth’s gaze, not daring to look at him again.
“If you don’t speak, I’ll take that as consent?
Let me think…” Issei looked at the enchanting and beautiful profile.
After a moment of contemplation, he suddenly said, “…Koyanskaya, how about that?” Koyanskaya…?
The expression on her face froze, and she murmured softly, “Is that my name?” “It is…
it’s a nice name, isn’t it?” the young man asked with a smile.
“Boring.” She just curled her lip, looking disdainful.
After a moment, perhaps sensing the silence beside her, she casually glanced at the young man.
“Although it’s boring, since you’ve named me that…
call me that from now on.”