Dragon Master: The SSS-Ranked School Belle Asked Me To Contract Her

Chapter 89 S-Rank

Veer was happy that Rain was opening up to him, but the change in her behaviour really threw him off. The Rain he was seeing was completely opposite of the Rain he saw in that one month.

'Well, as long as she's happy,' Veer smiled lightly and asked. "So, basically that infection was good for you, so you ate it all and healed me."

"Pretty much, yeah," Rain nodded. "That infection was quite strong, though. Even now, I don't feel much hunger because of that. Where did you get it? Actually, how did you even get here?"

"Uhh! Long story short, I was trapped inside a powerful Rune Formation, and getting out from it gave me all those injuries and the infection," Veer replied in a low voice.

Since Veer didn't seem to talk about it, Rain didn't pursue the matter. Instead, she stood up and said, "What do you plan to do now?"

Veer also stood up and replied, "Evaluate our strength and then find ways to defeat that grown-ass serpent. There is no way I'm staying here."

"Thought so," Rain sighed. "I'll go and get some food for us then. You can think of whatever plans you have. You pretty much know my strength anyway."

Now that she said it, how did he not notice her situation before? After all, he was training them, so he should have noticed her not having an Aspect. Weird.

'Should I tell her about her Aspect?' Veer pondered. If she knew about her Aspect, she would get stronger very quickly, given her Aspect. He needed that strength to escape this forest.

But that would mean revealing that he could see others' Aspects. Now, that was something he was very cautious about. There were certainly some people who could do the same, but that was mostly through their Aspect.

Veer was different.

'Hmm, what's her status again?' Veer thought.

[Name – Rain Augustus]

[Age – 18]

[Race – Vitrran Rat]

[Rank – F]

[Aspect – Devouring Hunger (S-Rank)]

[Description – The Devouring Hunger consumes anything within reach, absorbing its essence and nutrients to increase her strength. Overuse may lead to overwhelming cravings, pushing one into a berserk, destructive state where they lose their humanity.]

[Love Metre – 82/100 (You're her first friend in every sense, and she would do anything to keep this bond.)]

'The hell! How did it increase so much?' Veer blinked, flabbergasted looking at the Love Metre. 'Well, this confirms I can at least tell her that.'

"Hey!"

Rain walked along the river's bank, when she heard Veer calling her. Curious, she turned around and asked, "What is it?"

"Since we are friends now, I'll let you in on a secret of mine," Veer smiled, as he skipped over to her. "Don't tell anyone about it."

"Sure, not like I have anyone to tell," Rain shrugged.

"You will have plenty in future," Veer said. "Thing is, I can see people's status to some degree."

"Status?"

"You know, how they show a player's information in games."

"... I've never played games."

"Ohh!"

"What's with that look?"

Veer coughed, ignoring her glare, "Anyways, the status is basically information about individuals. I can see it."

Blinking, Rain instantly backed away and crossed her arms over her chest. She shouted, "Pervert!!"

"The hell is going on in your little brain," Veer's lips twitched. "I just meant, I can see your Aspect."

Hearing that, Rain stopped her play and closed in, holding his hand tightly, "Please tell me what is it?"

Veer could see the hunger in her eyes, not for food but strength. He smiled and said, "Release me and I'll tell you."

Taking two steps back, Rain stood there obediently. Her pointy tail whipped around, showing her excitement.

'What are you? A dog?'

Rolling his eyes, Veer said, "Your Aspect name is Devouring Hunger and it basically allows you to eat anything and grow stronger... or at least that's what I understand."

"Isn't that weird?" Rain tilted her head. "So, let's say I eat this clay stove, will I get stronger?"

"I don't know. That's something you have to test out," Veer threw his hands up. "Aspects are probably the most mysterious thing for me. I seriously have no clue how they work."

"I see, is it your Aspect which allows you to see others'... status?"

"Yes, in a way I guess."

"Now I understand why everyone gave so much importance for you and especially your girlfriends," Rain exclaimed. "S-Rank really are ridiculous."

"Your Aspect is also S-Rank, Shortie," Veer knocked on her head, which was pretty easy considering how small she was.

An awkward silence reigned, with only the splashing of the river filling the surroundings. Then, a loud scream made the birds scared as they flew away.

"What!?" Rain shouted. "Wait! You mean my Aspect is on the same rank as on Boss Liliana and Boss Elara? No way! They're so strong."

"Yes, your Aspect is also that ridiculous," Veer said. "Imagine getting stronger just by eating things. It even suits your race considering the things you eat."

"No wonder I felt stronger after eating that infection," Rain muttered. "Does that mean I can get as strong as you?"

"Yes, but you'll have to figure it out yourself," Veer said. "If you overuse it, then you can enter a berserker state or simply a maddening state, losing your conscious self."

Feeling a chill, Rain asked, "Does Boss Liliana also have such side effects?"

"Yup, she has to be careful otherwise she'll lose humanity and become emotionless," Veer sighed. "There is no free lunch."

His Aspect was equally ridiculous and demanded something impossible. If he didn't have the system and Liliana, he doubted he could ever progress through his Aspect.

"Boss, help me get stronger and I will pay with my body," Rain's eyes shone, as she pleaded.

"Stop it, you homewrecker," Veer rolled his eyes. "Go and hunt some Magical Creature and we'll do some experiments on it. I also need to work on some things."

Rain gave a salute and then left the small clearing. Her destination was the deep, dense forest which seemed so peaceful, yet it could be hiding horrifying Abominations.