CHAPTER 130: CHAPTER 99: THE FIRST EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE DEMON CLAN’S HIGH COUNCIL

"Should I be going to rescue you, Skeleton?"

Shami stood up and spun around on the spot.

"But, really, there’s nothing much to rescue, right? I’ve racked my brains and can’t figure out what you’d even lose."

The briefing continued to relay information.

[The night watchman carrying the Bone Frame was overjoyed, extremely happy, with one hand holding the Bone Frame, the lantern tucked under his arm, and the other hand touched the shriveled black stockings, displaying an even happier expression.]

[At this moment, the Bone Frame’s hand slowly rose, delivering a sharp hand chop to the night watchman’s neck, and the watchman fell in response. The Bone Frame stood up.]

"Almost forgot it’s a skeleton soldier; its combat ability is on par with normal villagers. Self-rescue? That’s fine then." Shami breathed a sigh of relief.

[Looking at the villager lying on the ground, the Bone Frame sighed.

’I originally didn’t want to use force, but ended up using it anyway.’

’Being captivated by someone’s allure and wanting to invade them? Sorry, such things are reserved for Master Shami. This body is meant for Master Shami’s use.’

The Bone Frame gazed affectionately at the night sky at a 45° angle.]

"True love! Didn’t expect a surprise true love storyline! It’s the first time true love has made me uncomfortable!"

[Taking advantage of the night, the Bone Frame successfully escaped the village, paused outside the village for a moment, packed away the black stockings, then resumed its journey.]

[Briefing ended]

[Bone Frame completed the village night raid, art theft mission accomplished.]

[Single action. Rating: A]

[Reward: Starry Night oil painting ×1, Abstract oil paintings ×30]

[Bone Frame received an enhancement, please select a direction for enhancement.]

"Didn’t expect it could enhance abilities because of this!"

Shami was intrigued.

[Bone Frame received the opportunity for self-alteration, please select a direction for alteration.]

[1. Increased stealth attribute. Enhancing Bone Frame’s nighttime stealth capabilities makes it less likely to be discovered by others. Specific reward: A set of nighttime attire.]

Shami frowned.

"Why does this outfit look so familiar... isn’t it the criminal suspect outfit that appears in every episode of that famous detective show! It’s exactly the same, this is outright infringement!"

[2. Increased allure attribute. Adding a Succubus tailbone to the Bone Frame’s pelvis. With the Succubus tailbone, Bone Frame achieves a breakthrough in allure; whether shaking its tail or wrapping it around its thigh, it is an invisible charm skill!]

[3. Weakness shift. Shifting the skeleton’s fatal weakness from the skull to the toe bone. As long as the toe bone remains, even if the skull is shattered, it can continue to live.]

"Not to mention the first alteration direction is simply giving a strange uniform, the second reward is entirely superfluous, no one would fall for a skeleton just because it has a Succubus tailbone. It’s obvious without even thinking, the first and second options are bait traps. The third option is the correct one."

"Although this transformation happens to be quite drastic, going directly from head to toe; but if the weakness shifts to the foot, it means piercing the skull won’t lead to genuine death. This is the true skill that conceals skeleton identity!"

Shami resolutely chose the third.

[Alteration successful.]

The entire village night raid process went without major peril; in the end, the Bone Frame steadily retrieved all the paintings.

"Master Shami, I feel like my sensitive point seems to have shifted from my skull to here."

The Bone Frame pointed to its toe bone.

"That’s not a sensitive point, it should rightly be called an absolutely untouchable fatal point." Shami corrected the skeleton’s words.

"This is a special reward I granted after you completed the mission. It transferred your fatal weakness from your skull to there."

The Bone Frame was startled.

"This is more dangerous! Doesn’t that mean if I accidentally hit a stone while walking, I’m done? Why is Master Shami targeting a skeleton, wah wah wah wah..."

"Uh..."

Shami scratched his head.

"No matter how you look at it, this is a reward where merit outweighs disadvantage! Skeleton toe bones don’t break so easily, that’s due to insufficient training! Not all skeletons have the chance to shift their fatal weak point. Seize the opportunity, train hard, strive to become a unique skeleton!"

"Master Shami..."

The Bone Frame gazed admiringly at Shami; even in its ribcage where there was no heart, it seemed to feel warmth.

This was a sense of recognition satisfaction.

"This has always been the path I want to follow, thank you for your support! I will strive to become the skeleton you envision! I will always support you, Master Shami!"

[Beep, new intelligence~]

[Bone Frame loyalty: 91]

Shami’s eyebrow twitched slightly.

Why does a Bone Frame also have loyalty points? This loyalty object’s definition is too broad! But since it doesn’t show affection points, it’s barely acceptable; otherwise, I’d need to guard against it.

However, looking at the excited skeleton, merely asking you to become a simple skeleton soldier or something, Shami couldn’t bring himself to say it...

Oh well, there aren’t many normal people around to begin with, adding one more doesn’t count, losing one doesn’t matter.

...

After putting all the oil paintings into his Demon King Ring, Shami tidied up the open space and touched the Wisteria Tree Spirit’s trunk.

"See you tomorrow."

[See you tomorrow... Shami... at night, if you hear the rustling wind blowing through the leaves... it’s the lullaby I sing to you... cough cough cough...]