I Became the Strongest With The Failure Frame 【Abnormal State Skill】As I Devastated Everything - Chapter 130: Hatching
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Chapter 130: Hatching

Within that tense atmosphere, its figure appeared.

[-Panppyyiiii]

Kyurruuuu, it cried out.

That thing that came out of the egg-

[A- A horse?]

It looks like a horse.

Arent small horses generally called ponies?

No

This one is even smaller than the ponies Ive seen on the internet.

It has a white coat.

Its eyes werent golden.

It would be the first thing we need to check and an important factor for us to diminish our vigilance towards it.

Its eyes were dark brown.

Those eyes look like the eyes those mascots have.

Or rather, it kind of looks like the eyes of a stuffed toy

But except for its eyes, the rest of its body resembles a horse.

Even so, I inadvertently placed my hand over my mouth.

Did it really fit inside that egg with the size of its body?

Its kind of hard to imagine that it was able to fit inside it with its size.

I think that would also be the case even if it were to bend its body.

I mean

[Eve.]

[Umu.]

[I dont know how to explain this, but I feel like the size of this one looked larger after its egg hatched.]

[Fumu, so you also thought the same thing huh. Yeah I also felt like it got a bit larger after it was hatched.]

Eve also held the same thoughts huh.

If thats so, Im not just seeing things.

With its trembling legs, this horse-like being started trying to maintain its balance.

After a moment, it looks like its balance is gradually becoming steadier.

[In the first place, horses werent creatures that hatches from eggs, right?]

[Thats indeed as far as I know.]

Eve is in the same opinion as me.

The way the horses were given birth were the same in this world.

However, this foal was born from an egg.

I enquired Seras.

[Does this mean this is some kind of monster?]

[In terms of categorizing it, that should be the case.]

[Do you have some knowledge about the details of this monster?]

[I indeed know some monsters that were within the lineage of horses but]

[Based on your reaction, a monster within your knowledge that matches this foal]

[Yes, its not anywhere within my knowledge. No, its possible that it may evolve when it grows up into a horse-like monster that I know of but]

A dark reddish ominous egg.

Based on its color, I cant imagine anything adorable coming out of it.

How should I say this?

It kind of mismatched with my initial impression of it.

The foal stared at me.

Pure round eyes.

I checked on Pigimaru who is inside my robe.

[Punyuu~]

He doesnt show any hostility towards it.

It looks like hes leaving the judgement to me.

Certainly, the foal is not showing any hostility.

Obviously, it also wasnt emitting any killing intent.

I could say that with certainty.

No, rather than that

[Panpyyiii? Kyyyuuuunnn]

The foal stepped towards me.

Looking like its trying to convey its intention, Seras raises her guard.

[Touka-dono]

[Its alright, this guy isnt hostile at all and also, Id like to observe it a bit more. Only take action when youre sure that its dangerous.]

After stepping closer towards me, the foal stopped.

Extending out its neck, the foal sniffed at me.

Sniff sniff, sniff

[..]

Is it checking my scent?

The foal looked up towards me.

[Pakkyyuuurrruuunnnn~]

Its eyes sparkled brightly.

And for some reason, the eyes of Liz who was watching from the side also sparkled.

[Horsey-chan]

Did she finally understand the feeling of moeness?

After that, the foal got close to my feet.

It then rubbed itself on my leg.

[Kyyuuuiiinnn Kyuuuuiiii~]

Did a horses neigh sound like this?

Im not really familiar with how the neigh of a foal sounds

Eve began pondering.

[If we had that horse with us along inside the Demon Zone, we may get distracted because it may get agitated from nervousness. Therefore, I would suggest leaving behind the horse but]

Eve looked at me like shes waiting for my reply.

[What are we going to do with it, Touka?]

[..Im kind of bothered.]

[Mhmm? What do you mean?]

[At that time that we discovered the egg, it was completely wrapped by a mysterious cloth. It would be difficult for us to say that egg is ordinary based on the color and hardness of the egg. That also includes the way it was born.]

There must be something special about it.

Its not just a horse.

I gently stroked the foals cheek.

[Pakkyyyuuu~]

Afterward, Eve also extended her hand towards the foal.

[Well then, I will also be examining how it feels]

[Pakyyuunnn Brrrrrrr.]

The foal pulled away from her.

Its buttocks were raised while its head was lowered to the ground.

It looks like its on guard towards Eve.

However, it hasnt shown any hostility towards her.

If anything, it would be more appropriate to say that it was scared.

Or perhaps, its a shy horse.

However, even I havent spent a long time with this foal after it was born.

Is it that thing called imprinting?

That stuff where an animal or person recognizes the first one it sees as its parent

I have only heard that this only occurs with chicks though.

[Mu. Mhmm? It seems that its more alert towards others compared towards you. Did it find my leopard face intimidating?]

[I dont really know why, however it should be able to get used to it over time.]

I walk behind the foal.

While still petting the foal, I move my hands to its back and sides.

My hand slides along its coat.

A comfortable feeling filled on the palm of my hand.

It feels fluffy and smooth.

[Hmm?]

Theres something behind the foals neck

Its a transparent semi-circular orb.

It seems like the other half is buried in its neck.

.

I feel like I have an idea what it really is but

I should first confirm it with the well-informed elf.

[Seras, do you have some knowledge about this transparent half-orb?]

Seras sneaked closer and looked like shes trying to probe something.

I suppose shes trying to make sure that she wouldnt surprise the foal.

[Pakkyyuuunn?]

Hmm?

It isnt as cautious towards Seras compared with Eve?

Seras has always been near the egg ever since weve discovered it.

Is it related to the length of time that youre around when it was still in the egg?

[..Excuse me.]

With her hands behind her waist, Seras tilted her upper body forward.

Looking a bit closer, she began observing the hemisphere.

[This could possibly be an organ that absorbs magic energy]

[An organ that absorbs magic energy?]

[There were some monsters that had an organ that functions like that. You could often see this feature in magical beasts and familiars but monsters with these organs could easily take in large amounts of magic energy into their body instantly.]

So, its like a server that wont crash down even when a large amount of data was sent into it instantly?

[As expected of you. I could really depend on your vast amount of knowledge.]

Putting her hands over her chest, Seras long eyelashes lowered.

[Im very honored that youre counting on me.]

[I will keep on counting on you.]

[Yes.]

Now then An organ that absorbs magic energy huh.

Immediately after hatching, the size of the foal increased.

Did the foal absorb the magic energy around the area and became bigger?

Before its egg hatched, it was at a size that would fit in that egg.

And after it hatched, it absorbed the surrounding magic energy and grew larger.

[]

Based on the above information, theres one thing I want to try out.

[Aside from Pigimaru, could all of you step away from me and this guy? And Eve, please watch out for the surroundings.]

Upon hearing my instructions, Eve asked a question.

[What are you going to do, Touka?]

[Im going to pour magic energy into this guy.]

Eve looks confused.

[Your magic energy?]

I told them about my hypothesis.

[Fumu A monster that changed after absorbing magic element huh. Certainly, that could explain why its body suddenly grew right after it was born.]

I placed my hands on the half-orb.

Turning around, the foal looked up towards me.

[Pakyunn?]

[Do you dislike it?]

[Pakkyyyuuunnn]

It doesnt look like a reaction of denial or hate.

On the contrary, it looks like an affirmation.

I wonder if its because I have always liked animals

Or because of my experience back in the Disposal Ruins

Perhaps, both of them were the reason

I feel like I somehow understood the intentions of this monster.

[Status Open.]

I displayed my remaining MP.

This status display is useful to grasp the amount of MP Ive injected.

[Now then.]

Within a certain amount of MP, I wonder what would happen.

Injecting magic energy start.

The orb began steadily absorbing my magic energy.

The color of the orb then started changing to black.

The gem in my leather bag.

The gem on the door in the Disposal Ruins.

It seems to be almost the same principle as those two.

The color began filling up the orb just like a gauge.

And then, the orb completely turned black.

[Pakkyyyyuuuuuuu!]

Is it better to call it a dark light?

Darkness gushed out and wrapped around the foal.

The silhouette of its body began changing.

I could hear Eve mutter.

[That is]

[Bururururururu.]

A black horse.

Its appearance had turned into a typical horse that I had imagined.

The mascot-like loveliness it had before has diminished.

I think its physique is about the same as the horse we used to arrive in front of the Demon Zone.

For some reason, its neigh sounds imposing.

Well, it still had its cute round eyes though.

[Pinyyuuu~]

Pigimaru looked astonished and interested at the changes of its body.

[Horsey-chan, amazing]

Liz also had the same reaction.

Seras has her hand on her small chin and is looking at the foal with interest.

[I see, so thats what it turned to]

A horse huh

With the way it looks now, I may be able to leave my luggage to it.

However, as expected, I still had some concerns.

Would it be frightened after we encountered a monster in the Demon Zone?

We need to make this clear first.

I took a glance at my status display.

[It needs 1000 MP to transform huh.]

I held out my hand towards the cheek of the black horse.

[Pakkyyyuuuu~]

The black horse rubbed its cheek on my hand.

Good.

It seems that it still properly recognizes me.

It still had its consciousness even when it transformed.

It hasnt lost its sanity.

It also doesnt seem to be bewildered with its transformation.

[Bururururururu~]

[Hmm?]

Is it trying to appeal towards me?

Its back?

Ah Is it appealing for its orb?

However, its already fully dyed black.

[.Wait. Perhaps, you mean]

[Paakkyyyuuunnn~]

The black horse pose looks like its bending down.

Perhaps, this is

It lowered its height to make it easier.

[In short-]

I ask the black horse for confirmation.

[You want me to pour some more magic energy to you?]

[Pakyurrriii.]

The black horse deeply nodded or so how it looks to me.

Did it understand my words just now?

[.Alright.]

For the time being

If this guy still has some kind of hidden power, I want to check it while we still could afford to do it.

Depending on the result, the strength of our group may increase.

Well, I cant disregard the possibility that it just liked the feeling of being injected with magic energy and thats why it appealed to me

I placed my hand over the orb again.

[Im starting.]

I began injecting my magic energy.

I feel like the color of the orb began changing again.

A faint red spider web began to appear on the surface of the orb.

The pattern of the red light kind of resembles the artery.

[.It still needs some more huh.]

I checked my status.

My MP is steadily decreasing.

The MP consumption of the transformation earlier was 1000.

However, Ive already poured around 5000 MP this time.

I still havent seen any changes on the black horse.

As expected, I would like to avoid the situation where I would need to use half of my MP

[-]

Just when Ive poured 10000 MP, a change finally appeared.

Just like a deep crimson lightning

The black horse suddenly raises its body and a red lightning struck and the surroundings burst out.

In the next moment

The body of the black horse was wrapped around by a red and black light.

The two different colors of lights began converging

[Barururururururu. Bururururururururu]

The light began dispersing and its appearance finally appeared.

Its loveliness has completely disappeared.

A red-eyed black horse with a large body appeared in front of me.

Its body had become larger than its previous size.

It had two demonic horns on its head now that wouldnt normally exist on a horse.

Its blood vessels were vigorously popping out of its tough body.

I couldnt see the appearance of a foal that had just been born.

Its jet-black mane swayed with the wind.

The thing that caught my eyes the most is certainly its legs that were treading on the ground.

It has 8 strong legs.

Its an eight-legged black horse.

The black horse has sharp, piercing eyes.

However, I could certainly see reason within them.

It hasnt turned mad.

Rather, it could be said that theres a light dwelling in its eyes as it stared at me as his lord.

There was loyalty shrouded on those eyes.

Magical Beast.

A divine majesty.

An ominous majesty.

[Ah, I see.]

I understood now why I strangely find it quite fitting for us.

Its color kind of resembles a fly.

[So thats why]

My mouth-

[So, this is your true form huh. This guy is]

couldnt help but distort from the joy Im feeling.

[I never expected that an amusing comrade would join us somewhere I never expected.]