Alex and Gracier started collecting the proof of subjugation. Suddenly, Alex stopped and brought out the three Imperial Ants corpses he had stored after killing them. Then he looked at Gracier before saying,
''Gracier I forget to tell you, next time try to leave at least the exoskeleton and the head of the Imperial Ant behind, they can be sold.''
''My apologies, I didn't know. I'll do that from now on.'' Gracier replied, sounding apologetic.
''Don't be. It's my fault for not informing of these things. Reminder me if we go back at the Guild, I'll buy you Beginners Guide to Dismantle Monsters.'' Alex said comforting Gracier, the latter nodded her head before continuing collecting the materials.
As Alex had said there was indeed a small booklet called 'The Beginners Guide for Dismantling Monsters'. In this small booklet, you can see different types of monsters listed with a small description. It costs 10 Silver coins, it's not cheap but it's handy. Most of the monsters listed here are from F to C Rank. After a little description of each monster, it was listed the materials that could be stripped off them.
If Alex remembers correctly, the materials that could be stripped off the Ants, especially the Imperial Ant were the antennas, which could be used for medicine, and the head and exoskeleton, which could be used as armor.
The antennas were easily cut off with a simple bronze knife, but the problem was the exoskeleton of the body, thankfully Alex's Black Betties was sharp enough. Though Alex managed to strip the exoskeleton of the Imperial Ant, it wasn't in good condition, it was to be expected, it was his first time doing something like that after all.
Still, after taking some time, he did succeed in removing the exoskeleton and storing it in his Item box.
After finishing Alex and Gracier cleaned their bloodstained hands with water the former took out from his Item box, even though Gracier was surprised by Alex taking things out and make things disappear, she attributed it to him possessing a space ring, obviously unaware that it was fake. Alex decided to check on Gracier status therefore he appraised her.
『[Gracier]
Class: Fire Empress
Age: 14
Female
Level 9
Experience Value: 0/1000
Magic Power: 1025 (+15) ✒ 1040
Magic: Fire Magic
Attack: 125 (+15) ✒ 140
Defense: 105 (+15) ✒ 120
Agility: 105 (+15) ✒ 120
Intelligence: 115 (+25) ✒ 130
Luck: 125 (+15) ✒ 140
BP: 30
Gift: Ignia's Bracelet
Skills: [Cooking Level 4] [Sewing Level 3] [Fireball Level 5] [Fire Arrows Level 1] [Meteor (???)] [Dragon Eye Level 3] [Fire Snake Level 1]
Titles: [Avenger] [Child of Fire] [The Awakened]』
'Sigh! It indeed unfair if one were to look at her progress. Damn it, just a few hours and she leveled up eight times. Life is unfair. If only I was a Magician.' Alex thought frustrated.
〖Fufufu! Master are you regretting the fact of having us as your Gift?〗Silveria asked.
''Not all. I'm just frustrated and a little envious. I know that everyone has a different starting point in life, some are born lucky while others are born unlucky. I'm just a little frustrated. My goal has not changed, I'll become the strongest whether my Gift is exceptional or not. Besides who said my Gift isn't exceptional? Considered are much you bragged about it. I'm just too weak to display the full capacity of you two. I wonder what kind of ability the Black gun will have? Which level could I unlocked it?' Alex asked, his eyes were shining.
Gracier was observing Alex, firstly he looked frustrated all of sudden but now his eyes were shining, even though she was curious about why he was behaving like that, she chose not to ask.
Meanwhile, Alex was waiting for Silveria to answer him, telling him which Level he would be able to unseal the Black gun, however, Silveria's next words doused off all his excitement.
〖You are right, Master. We are one of the strongest among the other Divine weapons. As for Big sister abilities, I swear you like it for sure. Between us two, she was the most dreaded, the most feared after all. As for which Level you'll be able to unseal her, let's see, at least Level 75.〗
''You can't be serious... right?"
Because he was too shocked Alex didn't talk directly into his mind as he used to, he just blurted out, startling Gracier who was beside him.
''Big brother?" Gracier looked at him questioningly
''Sorry, I was just thinking aloud. I wasn't talking to you.'' Alex said.
''Okay!" Gracier replied but she still took a peek at Alex as though checking him. Suddenly, an idea came into her head, 'What if Big brother Gift was like her Gift, a Dragon Goddess who can talk to him but more usually than Ignia?'
Gracier's eyes widened, she was sure that Alex's Gift and her Gift shared some similarities. If it was true then her Big brother must be talking with his Gift's Spirit. Gracier smiled upon thinking this, she was happy about this discovery. No wonder Alex's bizarre Gift was that powerful.
Suddenly, Silveria started giggling as though she had discovered something interesting.
〖Fufufu! This little sister of yours is sure interesting.〗
'What are you talking about?' Alex asked unaware of Gracier discovery.
As usual, Silveria being mischievous, she didn't answer Alex's question.
〖Nothing〗
'I see, just tell you were joking earlier when you said I must be Level 75 before unsealing the Black gun?' Alex asked not dwelling on the previous question considering Silveria wasn't planning to answer him sincerely anyway.
〖Who said I was joking? I'm dead serious. You must be at least Level 75 before being able to unseal Big sister and you won't even be able to use any of her abilities at this Level.〗Silveria explained.
'Dafuck! Why the condition to unseal her is so high? We are talking about Level 75 are we not? It means Rank 8, that not a joke and you're telling me even at that Level I won't be able to use any of her abilities. Isn't it too much? Is she that overpowered?' Alex asked back totally overwhelmed.
〖Fufufu! You have no idea how powerful Big sister is. She only has two abilities considering your r-〗
'Dafuck! Only two abilities you say? Isn't that little considering how OP she must be?' Alex cut Silveria off and asked.
〖Oh? Why did you think that? Even with those two abilities, she can overpower anybody, especially that last ability, too OP can't be used to describe it. Oops! I have said too much, but stop it or else Big sister will be angry at me for talking about unnecessary things.〗Silveria said before stopped talking.
Alex heaved a sigh because he knew once she said that Silveria will not speak any further on the matter. He would like to get more information, though.
'Guess I need to become stronger to get all these answers myself.' Alex thought before facing Gracier who had just finished collecting the other Soldier Ants materials.
''I've finished Big brother.''
''Good work.'' Alex praised her after storing the materials away. When he wanted to continue speaking, Alex was suddenly assaulted by a dreadful feeling as though something powerful was coming. He braced himself and looked up.
'The Queen Ant is about to make an entrance.' Alex thought.