My Wife is a Dead Villainess, and I'm Her Living Weapon-Chapter 39: Fluffy

"KYUNN..."

An ice monster slammed into a wall with a whimper. A large group of wolves rapidly growled but all slowly backed away. There were over fifteen of them, all larger than three meters. One of them towered over the others at ten, with a streak of gold on its body.

"Holy crap! An Alpha. I never thought I would see one in my lifetime."

"WOW! I leveled up!"

"Ryner, can you still hang on?"

"I don't think so, just holding three is taking all my mana."

Four humans followed behind a black armored warrior. While every monster retreated, only he strode forward, undaunted. His every step caused the dungeon to rumble. Like a force of nature he made his way deeper and deeper unopposed.

"WHRRAAAUUUN!"

The large Alpha lowered its head and let out a snarl. It slowly stepped forward. The smaller wolves all seemed to regain some semblance of courage. Only for a sharp swirling sound to cut through the air beside them.

In an instant, four of them collapsed on the ground, their heads crushed into paste. The spinning pieces of steel ran past them and flew at breakneck speeds to the black knight. Only he swung his large sword and struck them back.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

Like playing a deadly game of tennis, Elian sent his projectiles flying. His face split between awe and excitement.

"Bianca look at the size of this pup! That's got to be Fluffy for sure! She even has a golden streak!"

"Stop chattering like a child Elian. But I do admit out of all the ones we saw, she looks the best."

"Right? I hope she is more durable. Scan."

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Name: Snow Wolf Alpha (F)

Talent: Unbroken (C)

World: Fralhame

Species: Snow Wolf

Class: Noble

Lvl: 36 | (Mid Radiant)

HP: 35,100/35,100 | MP: 8,000/8,000

Strength: E | Intelligence: D | Agility: D

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"A noble? That's new. So, we Nobles are higher than Vassals, but less than Knights? Who came up with this crap?"

"It is far stronger than the others. Its intelligence is also quite high compared to the average beast."

"Eh? It's a D. Didn't that mean it's stupider than I am?"

Bianca made a deep sigh, "Elian, Living Metal boosts your intelligence by at least two ranks. You are three levels short of gaining your second job. How in the world are you stupid?"

"But I'm just an average kid. I haven't even completed high school."

"Sigh, I guess this is the problem with gaining stats far too rapidly. Elian, your intellect is now comparable to the most elite researchers. Having a C at level one, meant compared to everyone else at that age, your intelligence stat was on par with the rest of the world."

"But my stats..."

"Yes, your stats are forcefully suppressed to go beyond your level. How on earth do you think you can do all the stuff you are doing? You control fluids, fabricate contraptions and even manipulate chemical reactions!"

"Oh..."

"Simply put, seeing even just an E on anyone you scan means that, he or she is a certified genius."

"But you are the only one I saw...."

"Ehem. I was quite an academic in my day. Be it in theoretical, psychological or practical applications, few could match me," Bianca boasted with pride.

At her words, Elian remembered all the nights he spent reviewing his lessons. Many might claim that stats were genetic, but he didn't believe that.

Even if you had the highest IQ, anyone who didn't read remained stupid. Bianca must have gotten her results due to immense amount of effort. Both Alchemist and Psychomancer probably got created from her insane work ethic.

As far as Elian knew, it was impossible to grant some a talent.

Yet his master not only did so but even understood how his were hidden by mistake. Such knowledge wasn't something you just stumbled across. It spoke of the years maybe even decades needed to create Bianca Valestra.

Probably also why she's so sheltered.

The boy then imagined a tiny Bianca in a toddler sized lab coat. Her brows were furrowed as she tried to read books too advanced for her. Yet somehow, Elian knew that given his master's personality, such a scene would have definitely happened.

Rather than get annoyed, Elian smiled at his invisible master, "I see. You must have worked really hard for such a thing. I am proud of you, Bianca. You must have been quite lonely..."

"W-What? That isn't...."

Cutting her off, he continued in an affectionate voice. "Don't worry. I am here now. Boast and share your brilliance with me. I will do my best to keep up."

The boy turned back to his opponent and tightened his hold on his weapon. He then heard his master mutter under her breath.

"Idiot. You always do this... Elian you idiot..."

Haha. How adorable.

With a mighty swing, Elian braced his body for combat. His sudden movements were so strong the very air seemed to vibrate.

"As a reward, I will get you Fluffy," he said with certainty.

But as Elian was about to step forward Fluffy spoke in a melodic voice.

"Stop."

"Huh? You can speak?" Elian asked in confusion.

"I can. Why have you come here, tyrant? The preliminaries aren't over yet."

Hearing the question Elian quickly turned to the adventure party behind him. However, they were still doing their own thing. Charlie even took out his phone to record the Alpha.

Doesn't seem like they can understand.

"Elian..."

"I know. Why do you think I am a tyrant? For the record, I have yet to become one."

Fluffy's eyes widened, a deep wisdom seemed to bleed as her voice turned somber.

"I see. You carry the mark despite not being one. It seems winning the crucible was hopeless from the beginning."

What the hell is Fluffy talking about?

Figuring they could just interrogate her after capturing her. Elian shook his head and changed topics.

"Fluffy, I have come to subjugate you. I want you to be my master's pet. Come with me or face the consequences."

"Your insolence is not charming, human. I have thrown away my name, but it most certainly is not something as idiotic as Fluffy! I am a Noble of Fralhame, I will never abandon my dignity to prostrate myself before another. I shall live or die by my own terms!"

AWOOOOOO!!!!

At Fluffy's ear-shattering howl, the entire dungeon quaked.

[Talent: Adamant – activated. Elian Reed is now immune to fear and psychological effects so long as the Talent remains active.]

"Ahh!" "Crap!" "Kya!" "Oof!"

In an instant, the breaker party was sent to the ground. Meanwhile, the Snow Wolves around the Alpha began to morph, veins bulged from beneath their skin and their eyes turned feral. Fluffy who was two sizes bigger similarly showed the same changes.

"Even if I am to die, I will be sure to take you with me!" Fluffy snarled.

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However, despite her posturing, Elian couldn't get excited, he only got confused.

"Bianca, this crucible stuff seems really important."

"That's because it is, my foolish weapon. Only you seem to think otherwise," the woman replied.

"I guess, but what do you think about Fluffy?"

"I like her. She is virtuous, mentally resilient and she is cute."

"If she is the one my princess wants! Let's put a ring on her! Return!"

Elian raised his sword and braced his core. Along the length of the blade compartments began to open up. Sharp whirling sounds resounded as the sword began to intake air at frightening amounts.

Bianca who saw the contraption, paled, "ELIAN! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! YOU ARE GOING TO KILL FLUFFY!"

"Relax, I already know how I can do this."

Fluffy oblivious to the danger, charged forth along with her pack. Four flying blades proceeded to carve four of front most Snow wolves. Due to them only focusing on Elian they were unable to avoid the projectiles.

The others leapt ignored their injured members and raced. They traveled the short distance like lightning, yet when they were within two feet of Elian, he finally moved.

Time slowed to a crawl.

A deep rumble growled.

Then a wall of pressure exploded from his blade—like a railgun of wind.

Wolves flew backward, limbs breaking mid-air. Like a line of bowling pins, the Snow wolves including Fluffy crashed on the ground. Sounds of bones breaking echoed, the weaker wolves all vomiting blood as they collapsed.

Bleeding, injured and weary, Fluffy fought to stand up. Struggling to open her eyes, she couldn't even lift her head. Yet Elian walked over and grabbed a fistful of hair from her scalp and lifted her up.

"Kweark! Finish it human. Weaklings like me just die to the crucible. I have tried my best. I am satisfied with the result," she tried to say with pride.

But the knight only admonished her, "Fluffy you talk too much, from now on, you should just say woof."

Along with the rebuke came a slap to Fluffy's cheek. She fainted immediately.

"Elian! You were too rough!"

"Oh come on! I barely even touched her!"