Chapter 31: CHAPTER 31 HYBRID BLOOD

The religion in the world of Black Clover is quite vague. While there are devils, the existence of Gods is very elusive. From the anime, I see that the ‘Church’ of this world is an imitation of Christianity.

However, in my inherited memories, it is more of a religious sect with its own unique rules and whatnot. For example, this world’s churches acknowledge other religions and other gods. In fact, the concept of ‘God’ here in Black Clover world is more malleable.

“There is a God in each piece of us,” The priest attending to the homily solemnly makes a sign of the cross. “In our hardest times where war is imminent, we must find in ourselves the strength to contribute, and the strength to believe.”

Attending this mass is very not like me. Even in my old world, I rarely attend events like this, but what can I do when the captain of Crimson Lion is breathing on my neck? Seating beside me is Merleona seriously listening to the homily.

I continue to behave and listen to the homily. From what I am hearing, it is certain now that the religion of Clover Kingdom is government oriented. The more I learn about this world, the more I realize how ignorant I was of its customs, history, and people.

“Tell me,” Merleona’s voice has some hostility in it. I think she is still angry at me thanks to the stunt I pulled in the Magic Knights Exam. Who wouldn’t be? “What squad will you be joining after your name gets cleared?” Unexpectedly, Merleona didn't come at me to quarrel.

Ha! It looks like I am on a roll. I don’t know how the captains end up in a decision like this, but from what I can deduce according to Merleona's attitude, it looks like the captains will be choosing to side with me instead of Sabrina. “It is obvious, I will be joining Grey Deer.”

Merleona not missing a beat offers her own recommendation. “Join Crimson Lion, we won’t treat you badly. Grey Deer? Just leave them be, you’d do better in my squad.”

Oho, to think Merleona would try recruiting me. It is flattering. “My decision is final. If you want to hear the reason, then it would be because, among the captains, Grey Deer’s captain is the only one who didn’t show me any hostility.”

That’s right. The guy didn’t even move one bit after my stunt.

Merleona quickly refutes. “How about the Coral Peacock? Their captain didn’t attack you, right?”

That may be the case, but I can tell, that captain is just bad news to me. With my Ki Sensing, I was able to detect also the killing intent of a person. Among the captains, Alice Unsworth has the thickest killing intent. It is weird how that guy didn’t even attack me at that point.

I ignore Merleona's words and continue listening to the homily. Before I know it, the mass was already done. “Let’s go,” Merleona pulls me by my wrist. “There are still places we have to go.”

We arrive at places, meet people, and the like. I don’t even know what is happening. While I am not delusional to think that this is a date, I cannot help but fantasize.

The sun has set, and Merleona continues to drag me by my wrist. “Tomorrow, you will be attending the Magic Parliament. If you do clear your name, you will be then allowed to pick a squad of your own liking. Of course, only if their captain agrees.”

Arriving by the door in one of her manor’s small rooms, Merleona halts her steps and then looks at me “My offer is still open. Sigh… But if I cannot change your mind, then so be it. This is where my duties as your babysitter will then end.”

Babysitter? So, that is what is happening, huh? As the youngest among the captains, it looks like Merleona got the short end of the stick being my babysitter. Still, isn’t Julius about near her age? “I will keep your offer in mind. If Grey Deer does reject me, I will reconsider joining Crimson Lion.”

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I bid goodbye to Merleona. All of this is happening too quickly. Tomorrow, I will be fighting a battle of words which I am confident I won't be losing.

I lie in comfort in the soft bed. This is where I will be resting the night. The option of escape is also there, but I prefer going through the Magic Parliament tomorrow. I need to get rid of Philip Jester’s influence. I believe that removing Sabrina Crook is necessary for this.

The most peaceful method I can think of to accomplish this is to get the sway of the Magic Parliament. For now, I have to get stronger. Perusing my inherited memories, I check every gap to see if there is something that can be of use to me.

Finally, there! In a corner of my mind, I see a method for me to gain strength. It looks like the Jester Bloodlines are actually of Hybrid Blood. I don’t know if it's elf or dwarf, but this is good news.

Hybrids possess two magic attributes. This explains why Philip can also use Ghost Magic. From my inherited memories, I see two methods to awaken the second attribute— the hard method is by improving your interpersonal skills, meanwhile, the easy method is to find a material relating to the race your hybrid blood has an association with.

The logic of the hard method is baffling, but the easy method will be as difficult because of the lack of resources. I don’t even know which ancient race is in my hybrid blood.

Awakening my second attribute will be very helpful for me. Aside from increasing your magic ability, it also increases your magic capacity. “Shit, what should I do?”

Wait, there is something I can do. I start feeling in my chest, there... I grab a pendant with a small fang as its decoration. I don’t know from which race this belongs, but this thing must be it! As an heirloom, this thing must have a connection to me. It won't hurt to try anyway.

I spread my mana to it, then I start meditating. Slowly but surely, I feel my mana expanding at a steady pace. When I open my eyes, it is already morning. I didn’t catch sleep but I feel strangely full of vigor. I estimate the mana inside me still increasing.

At this point, I feel like I can use [Dot of Singularity] five times consecutively. This is amazing. So, the Jester clan actually has a hybrid blood huh? I wonder, what is the second attribute did I awaken?

All too of a sudden, I feel my head getting lighter. There is this illusion as if I am an omniscient infallible existence. With a single breath, I exhaust all of my mana at once.

Hybrid blood. This second magic attribute... Just what the hell is this?

"Hey bro, are you ok?" From the window, I see an anti-bird. Without mistake, the anti-bird starts talking. "Seriously? Your mana is so low you might as well be dead, and now that you are finally gaining some, you are now emptying it just like that? Are you an idiot?"

Hmmm... I must be dreaming, right? Since when do birds talk? The last thing I want to happen right now is for the bird to suddenly start singing Disney songs. Sheesh... This is friggin crazy.

"Hey," I address the bird. "Weren't you that bird who was nesting in my crotch back then?"

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