After turning away Ayane’s siblings and being with the girls for a bit, I’m called by Sakuya. The girls can come along, so we head to the drawing room where Sakuya is waiting.
The butler knocks on the door, and we go in after she responds. There I see the captivating witch I saw before, Sakuya. Apparently her kids aren’t here. It would be more trouble if they were, so that’s good.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Shouta Amachi. Thank you for your invitation.”
“Amachi, welcome to my home. You can loosen up more. You already showed plenty of strength as Ayane’s fiance. You may call me mother without reserve.”
“Ah, hum… Mother-in-law?”
“Fufu, what an adorable reliable boy. Welcome.”
When she smiles, I get a jolt. Ayane and the others don’t seem to be feeling anything, but this really is a witch.
“Ah, how about I introduce you to my other fiancees? Although I think you already know them, mother-in-law.”
“Yes, no problem.”
After calmly introducing the others, we get into the main point. There’s a lot I want to ask, but something sticks out.
“Hum, why did you accept our engagement? I think we both know about each other, but I don’t think we’ve met.”
“I see. Firstly, I think I should explain what the Houjouin family is after. I returned right after greeting you, but I assume those kids were fiercely trying to appeal to you, correct?”
“Ah, yes. I said no, but is that a problem?”
“No. They are getting closer to the goal, but are trying to take a shortcut by taking you in. But it was a little late. I saw the videos, but they have not. That is why they thought you were someone who would join them if they simply invited you.”
“I see?”
So they were underestimating me. They probably thought I was weak because I accepted Ayane as she was at the time.
I turn to Ayane, and as expected, her expression is dark because she’s blaming herself.
“Don’t make that face, Ayane.”
“Darling…”
“You’ve grown a lot. How about you let your mother see how much?”
“…Yes. Mother, can you look at my stats?”
“Yes, I look forward to seeing your growth.”
Let’s have a look too.
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Name：Ayane Houjouin
Height: 146 cm
Weight: 35 Kg
Three sizes: 75 / 52 / 78
Constitution：1092 (+521) (+410)
Agility：511 (+192)
Magic Power：2728 (+603) (+1023)
Intelligence：3108 (+528) (+1166)
Luck：10
Equipment : Jewel stake, new design haute couture equipment with hyper protection built-in, love necklace
Skills: Appraisal Lv3, Appraisal Obstruction Lv3, Adamantine Armor III, Physical Strengthening Lv4, Adamantine Strength, Super Strength II, Iron Wall, Rampart, Command III, Fire Magic Lv3, Wind Magic LvMAX, Water Magic Lv2, Bubble Magic Lv1, Healing Magic Lv2, Aurora Magic Lv4, Magic Energy Recovery Lv2, Wisdom of Sorcery II
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Yes, that was a pretty drastic growth.
She went up close to forty levels because of the Huge Rainbow Slime. Because of its level and rank, Ayane got the bonus of low level compensation despite being over level one hundred.
…Wait, the necklace has a name!? Could it be…? I need to check that after we get back.
“…Wonderful. You have more than sixteen hundred in growth items, and the still to be discovered in this country Aurora Magic. I am glad to see you have leveled up to close to what Aira was the last time she reported to me. You found a good one, Ayane.”
“Thank you…”
“H-hum. You can see Ayane’s growth item values, mother-in-law?”
That’s right, Appraisal shouldn’t show those. I just sort of started seeing them, but is there another way?
“Yes. Anyone can see them with True Appraisal.”
“““““!?”””””
She definitely said True Appraisal.
I thought she was great, but she actually got that without Level Gacha.
That makes me fear that she can see through my Appraisal Camouflage. If she can, she can see my irregular stats, and worse, my skills.
I’m nervous, but Sakuya simply has a beautiful smile on her face.
“Don’t worry, I have no intention of being your enemy. Also, Appraisal Obstruction tends to be stronger for people with keys.”
“Keys…”
“Yes. Since you defeated powered up monsters, and judging by your character, I assumed you converted the trophies into key pieces… And it seems you did. Truly wonderful.”
“Just how much do you know?”
“Let us get back on track first. The goal of the Houjouin family was kept from Ayane due to her not being strong enough, but she is plenty qualified now.”
“Please tell me.”
“What I want for those kids is for them to become the core holders of this country.”
Core holders?
Does she mean… Administrators?
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