'Where were you?' I asked as the system noticed the changes.
[Oh, it seems that you fused with two hearts.]
'Don't dodge the question.'
[I was looking at something, and I have good news and bad news.]
'What's the bad news?'
If the system said bad news, then it is bad news...unless he's joking and made a trap for me.
[The bad news is that some things are going differently from the original story, but the canon will go the same.]
'...'
'And?'
Is that all? Here, I thought there was a disaster-level monster in the Earth's core or something similar.
[Why are you calm? Oh, that's because you didn't watch the anime.]
'Exactly...Anything else?'
[There are also changes in the characters.]
'Like what?'
[Like a calm person might curse out loud]
'?'
'What do you mean by that?'
[You will see in the future.]
'Alright, forget about that. But tell me WHY THE HELL IS YOUR WORK LIKE THAT?!'
[...]
[What?]
'THE HEARTS! WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE THIS PAINFUL?'
I'm going to die if I get the other two hearts.
[I mean, this is how it works.]
'I get it, but do it like this.'
[I'm listening]
I got a note and started writing.
1-Hunter's Heart: The Throat / Lungs provides
2-Pollen Heart: The Abdomen / Core
3-Encrusted Heart: Outer Layer
4-Conjoined Heart: The Brain / Nervous System
[And what are the uses of these places for the hearts?]
'The hunter's Heart Provides the "Voice" and the rhythmic drive. It fuels the lungs for the constant "Battle-Song" and rapid breathing required for high-speed combat.
The Pollen Heart Acts as the "Digestive" and regenerative center. It processes Silk and Essence into physical mass, fueling the body's constant regrowth and spore production.
The encrusted Heart doesn't sit inside; it calcifies. The essence of the Crust King migrates to the exoskeleton, turning the skin into a translucent, gem-like armor that is virtually unbreakable, and I can control it however I want.
The conjoined Heart will not work because this heart is "Conjoined" (two souls in one), and it sits at the base of the skull. It allows me to process two thoughts simultaneously—effectively doubling their reaction time and enabling me to "see" two seconds into the future.'
[How the fuck do you know that?]
'Research.' I thought with a proud face.
How do you feel about saying something that makes the system wonder where you got it, and then you tell him you got it by yourself?
It feels good.
'So?'
[It might work, and when the circuit is completed (Hunter ↔ Pollen ↔ Encrusted ↔ Conjoined), the host enters a state known as the Apex Sovereign.
Instead of a single heartbeat, the host emits a rhythmic "Gong" sound that can be heard by everyone in the area. This sound is so powerful that it actually slows down the projectiles of enemies, as the sheer pressure of the host's presence thickens the air.
And with the Encrusted Heart reinforcing the Silk produced by the Pollen Heart, the host's thread becomes "Diamond Silk."
Offense: Your needle/nails don't just cut; they shatter the environment.
Defense: You can weave "Cages of Stillness" that trap bosses in place, frozen in a gem-like web.
Now the Conjoined Heart is the most dangerous. It allows you to create a permanent Echo of yourself. This isn't just a shadow; it's a second physical body made of silk and pollen that mimics your attacks. You are fighting one person, but facing the damage output of two.
Now there is the Price of the "Complete Circuit."
One is that the Encrusted Heart wins. The host begins to turn into a statue of pure, glowing crystal—a beautiful, eternal monument to the gods.
Two, the Hunter's Heart eventually burns out the lungs, and the host loses their voice forever, becoming a silent protector of the Citadel.]
'I will take the risks.'
[See it's no-WAIT WHAT?!]
'System. I will gamble to be the strongest.'
[...Forget it, what are you doing now?]
'Riveria's work.'
[For how long are you going to keep doing it?]
'A month.'
[...]
'What's wrong?'
[Let me tell you something. In the context of the Loki Familia, the Vice Captain handles a significant amount of the organizational and administrative "paperwork" that keeps a large organization running. While the Captain focuses on high-level strategy and external politics, Riveria manages the day-to-day internal operations.
Riveria is essentially the "Executive Officer" of the Familia. She is known for her serious and strict personality, which she uses to maintain order among the 100+ members.
She personally oversees the training of younger members. This includes academic studies and magic theory, often pushing them through "whole nights without sleep" to ensure they improve.
She keeps the more rowdy members (like Bete or the Amazon twins) in check, acting as a stabilizing force when their personalities clash.
While the series emphasizes combat, the "Vice Captain" position is a heavy administrative role.
For the massive expeditions the Loki Familia undertakes, Riveria helps manage logistics—ensuring mages have enough supplies, coordinating the rearguard, and managing the "birdies" (informants) that provide intelligence.
She is described as the "mother" of the Familia, meaning she looks after the members' health and makes sure they don't overexert themselves during training or dungeon crawls.-]
'So, I'm the father of the familia.'
[...]
'Oh, my bad.'
[Anyway, when the Familia is in the dungeon, her role shifts from "paperwork" to tactical command of specific units.
She leads the magic units. Because she is one of the most powerful mages in Orario, she directs when and where large-scale "cannon" spells are fired.
If Finn (the Captain) is occupied with a boss or leading the front lines, Riveria takes over the coordination of the entire middle and rear lines to ensure the formation doesn't break.
Now, Riveria is actively involved in "succession planning." She treats her mentorship of the familia very seriously because she knows that she, Finn, and Gareth cannot lead forever. A large part of her "job" is documenting and passing down the knowledge required to lead a top-tier Familia.]
I was stunned by all that, and it made me think about what did I do to deserve this.
'Oh my god, so we have to do all that.'
[...Hold on 'WE'?!]
'Yeah.'
[The fuck you mean 'we' bitch your alone.]
'Come on, system, make me proud of you for once.'
...
'He left...Fuck.'
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