In this chaotic world, it all started when they found an elf girl

　Name: Broken Blade - Decapitation Blade

　Level: Advanced

　Description: A gigantic ninja sword that can regenerate by absorbing the blood of its enemies!

　Roy shook his head at the equipment that dropped from Zabuza Momochi. Of the Seven Great Ninja Swords of Kirigakure, he thought this thing was the worst. With the Elven Holy Sword, it was completely useless and destined to gather dust in the warehouse.

　Getting the equipment fusion device another day and fusing it into another piece of equipment would be a good option, since all he needs is the other's lifesteal and regeneration effect, which is equivalent to reducing the durability of an item.

　Then came the main event.

　Roy rubbed his hands together, a hint of excitement flashing across his face, and reached out to click "Open Treasure Chest".

　A treasure chest gleaming with silver light opened before him, revealing a control panel.

　[The Silver Treasure Chest has been opened! Congratulations on obtaining the Synchronization Contract!]

　Name: Synchronization Contract

　Level: Undetermined

　Description: Can form a contract with a teammate, mutually stacking each other's stats, development potential, and skills; must be signed voluntarily by the teammate. Roy frowned upon seeing only one panel; it was like opening a silver treasure chest and only getting one item. Had his lucky streak not activated?

　But seeing the items that appeared one by one, all in accordance with the contract, Roy read the description several times, seemingly understanding something, and his eyes suddenly widened. It wasn't that his European bloodline hadn't activated; rather, he'd gotten a super rare item on his first try!

Chapter 132 Same-Sex (Marriage) Contract

　"call!"

　Roy's eyes burned as he stared at the "Synchronization Contract." The idea of ​​stacking teammates' stats, development potential, and even skills was ridiculously powerful. He couldn't wait to find a sucker to take advantage of him…

　As dusk fell, the Astrea Familia members returned one by one: Goddess Astrea, who had gone to buy fresh ingredients; Daphne and Cassandra, who had just returned from training in the dungeon; and Ryu, who had gone to assassinate members of the Dark Faction.

　"Welcome back!"

　"Welcome back, Mr. Roy!"

　Upon seeing Roy appear at the mansion, everyone's faces lit up with joy, and they all greeted him.

　"Miss Ryu and I are cooking today, please wait a moment!" Roy said apologetically. They take turns cooking, while he often goes out and about for days at a time, and this time he stayed in the Land of Waves for five or six days.

　After showering and washing away the smell of blood, Liu went to the kitchen to help Roy cook. Wearing a white apron, she looked every bit the part of a housewife. Although Liu's cooking skills were lacking, she was perfectly capable of assisting, handling all the tedious tasks like washing dishes, vegetables, and chopping vegetables by herself. Roy was only responsible for seasoning and stir-frying.

　"Give me the salt and pepper, how many people did you take down?" Roy asked casually while making salt and pepper ribs.

　With her back to Roy, Liu tossed him a small bottle of salt and pepper while washing the vegetables, replying, "Three merchant guilds and one mercenary group." Roy, staring at the fried pork chops without even glancing at them, caught the bottle of salt and pepper as if he had eyes in the back of his head, setting it aside for later use. He frowned, "You didn't kill the people from the guilds, did you?"

　"of course not!"

　Miss Liu's small face showed slight displeasure. Was she the kind of person who would kill indiscriminately? She only assassinated members of dark factions and those who colluded with them. And she would do so after prior investigation, with solid evidence!

　"That's good."

　Roy was filled with emotion; only after going through so much could he truly understand how hard-won those words were.

　In the original timeline, Ryu went berserk and killed even the guild members, which is why the guild put an 80 million Fali on her head. Otherwise, why would the guild bother putting a bounty on a top-tier LV.4 adventurer?

　It seems that his rescue (or rather, attack) work with the goddess Astraea was quite successful.

　"Oh, by the way, after dinner, come to my room, there's something I need to tell you," Roy said.

　Liu hesitated for a moment, then agreed.

　Her subconscious hesitation stemmed from her fastidious nature as an elf, but agreeing was an affirmation of Roy's feelings.

　Roy's room was probably cleaner and tidier than hers; she actually quite liked it...

　Daphne and Cassandra sat in the hall, doing some simple maintenance on their weapons and armor. Even though they weren't professional blacksmiths, they could do this little thing themselves.

　But their attention was quickly drawn to Roy and Ryu in the kitchen.

　The two of them didn't even need to look at each other or exchange words to know what the other needed; the entire kitchen was quiet except for the sound of stir-frying.

　Daphne and Cassandra were devastated.

　It's just cooking, is it really that big of a deal? You two are working so well together, you're having an affair!

　I have this inexplicable feeling of being a loser.

　I finally felt a spark, and they lost so badly, damn it!

　About half an hour later, a large table of Chinese delicacies appeared on the table, emitting an irresistible aroma that made everyone's mouths water. Roy was the only one in the clan who could cook Chinese food; the rest of the time it was just bread and hot soup.

　The delicious and visually appealing Chinese food, with its generous portions, was very popular. However, Roy frequently disappeared, leaving everyone frustrated and wanting to glare at him. But Roy's thick skin meant they simply ignored it.

　The Astrea Familia is small in number, but it exudes a warm, family-like atmosphere as they dine together, spending their time in pleasant laughter. While the others enjoy the meal, Roy gazes at the goddess Astrea with a complex expression.

　He thought of a synchronization contract.

　If Goddess Astraea could sign this contract, he would immediately transform into a war god, punching Orario, kicking the black dragon, and dominating everything in his path! Of course, he was just fantasizing; Roy had never even considered Goddess Astraea.

　Making such a pact with a goddess whose divine power has been sealed is meaningless.

　Even if she could unleash her divine power, the goddess Astraea, who is in charge of "justice," would not help her do something that is like cheating. To the gods, everything in the mortal realm is just a game, so what's the point of playing if you're cheating?

　Even the gods of the dark faction, who act without any moral bottom line, adhere to this bottom line.

　If he's tired of playing around, he can return to the heavens, unleash his divine power, and regain his omniscience and omnipotence. If he unleashes his divine power in the mortal realm, where he'll be laughed at by other gods for the rest of his life, Roy's only choice is his own elven maiden.

　Boom!Boom!

　After dinner, a gentle knock sounded on the door.

　Roy casually said, "Come in."

　The elven girl pushed open the door and entered, and the simple environment that greeted her made her feel very comfortable.

　Roy retrieved the "Synchronization Contract" and placed the parchment in front of Ryu. "Take a look at this contract. If there are no problems, sign it." Ryu reached out her small hand and took the scroll, a hint of disappointment flashing deep in her eyes. He had thought he had called her over to discuss taking down those people from the Dark Faction. But upon seeing the contents of the scroll, Ryu could no longer remain calm.

　Is the information above true?

　Liu scanned the contents of the parchment scroll at a glance, his sky-blue eyes widening in surprise. At this crucial moment, the abilities, development potential, and even some skills of the two people were combined into one person.

　Roy nodded.

　Liu opened her mouth, her little brain a bit slow to process what she was seeing. "Are you sure you want to sign this contract with me?"

　According to the contract, borrowing power requires the other party's consent; if refused, nothing will happen. The relationship between the two parties is equal.

　In this respect, it is best to choose someone you absolutely trust to sign this contract, otherwise it would be a waste of this magical contract. "Miss Ryu, I trust you completely."

　Roy stared directly at Miss Ryu, his clear eyes revealing no falsehood. Even though Ryu didn't have the ability to discern lies like a god, she could still see through it.

　It makes people unwilling to betray this trust.

　Ryu pursed her thin lips, her eyes unconsciously shifting to the floor. She, who had once considered abandoning "justice," didn't deserve this trust. The guilt of attacking her best friend with magic, and the hatred for destroying the dark faction, still lingered in her heart, now mixed with the hope of resurrecting her former comrades and reviving her clan, sustaining her until now.

　Ryu ultimately signed the contract.

　The moment she finished writing, the parchment spontaneously combusted, leaving not even a trace.

　Roy and Liu were startled. It was as if a thin thread connected them, and they could clearly sense each other's presence.

Chapter 133 Miss Liu Wants to Curse

　"This is the contract..."

　Roy and Ryu exchanged glances, noticing each other's surprise; they could sense each other's feelings.

　Roy could determine whether Ryu was alive through the system's friend interface, but the two felt completely different, as if they had become a being who would live and die together.

　Roy said, "Miss Ryu!"

　Liu nodded gently, opening her mind.

　[Ryu Rion has agreed to acquire Ryu Rion's stats, development potential, and skills!]

　Roy's pupils dilated as an unimaginable power surged within him. It was Liu's LV.5 ability value, which surpassed his own by two levels! Even if he started from LV.1 and pushed his ability value to the limit of his own aptitude, he could not cross this terrifying gap, like a lake and a vast ocean.

　At LV.5, every 100 points of ability value provides a greater boost than at LV.3, every 1,000 points of ability value provides.

　Development capabilities:

　Hunter, Abnormal Resistance, Magic Defense, Magic Guide!

　skill:

　Fairy Star Song: Enhances magical effects; the enhancement effect continues to increase during nighttime!

　Mental Reload: The greater the mental energy consumed during an attack, the greater the increase in strength attribute. It activates automatically once mental energy consumption begins! Swift Wind: When moving at full speed, attack power is increased with speed!

　At the same time, Ryu's four development abilities and three skills also appeared on his panel.

　Roy's face lit up with an excited smile. The Elf Girl's LV.5 stats, combined with his own, made him feel invincible. Unlike the temporary power of a trial card, the Synchronization Contract lasted much longer.

　Roy and Liu seem to have found a new toy, constantly exploring the characteristics of the "synchronous contract".

　Over the past three or four hours, they have gradually come to understand the power of this contract.

　The party with the lower ability value bears more pressure. Roy's ability value of stacking up to LV.5 can only be maintained for a maximum of two hours before his own physical strength is exhausted.

　But the accounts can't be calculated like that.

　The number of times it can be activated is unlimited.

　Roy doesn't necessarily need LV.5 power all the time. He can use it briefly for five minutes and then immediately deactivate it. Using it in segments can greatly extend the duration. As for Ryu, it goes without saying.

　With Roy's LV.5 stats stacked with Roy's LV.3 stats, maintaining that level for seven or eight hours is no problem.

　This contract is not without its costs.

　During the contract's activation, the other person's overall stats will decrease by approximately 30%, but this has no impact on their development abilities or skills, and they can still use the game as usual. Currently, the biggest beneficiary of this contract is Roy; as soon as he uses it, he instantly becomes a Level 5, Level 1 adventurer! Ryu also benefits from it.

　Roy's ability value can also raise Ryu's overall ability value to E level, making her one of the best among LV.5 adventurers. Even Finn, Grace and others took two or three years to reach this level of ability value when they reached LV.5. Ryu has reached LV.5 in less than a month.

　The numerical values ​​are secondary; the most terrifying aspect of this contract is the sharing of development capabilities and skills.

　Ryu gains abnormal resistance to Roy's development ability, and she also has abnormal resistance. The combination of these two abilities raises her level by one, along with the extremely rare "Adventure".

　In terms of skills, Ryu certainly couldn't obtain the "My Lord is Here" skill disguised by the system; however, she obtained the "Blood for Blood" and "Elven King's Authority" skills.

　Ryu already knew about the skill of "an eye for an eye," but her attention was focused on "Elven Royal Authority."

　Upon experiencing the specific effects of "Elven Royal Authority," she almost immediately understood what was going on.

　Roy learned her and Riveria's magic using this skill. It can also suppress all elves; this skill is practically the bane of all elves.

　Why would a human possess this skill?

　Ryu's eyes changed, and she asked Roy a soul-searching question, "What's going on with this skill?"

　Roy remained unfazed. "Would you believe me if I said I had some elven royal blood?"

　Liu Tian's blue eyes were fixed on Roy.

　Roy met the elf girl's gaze without flinching. "So what if you have big eyes?"

　"Ugh."

　After a long while, Ryu accepted the result and sighed softly. She looked at Roy with a hint of resentment in her eyes. "With this skill, do you want to wipe out all the Pokémon in one fell swoop?"

　Roy smiled.

　Under the Synchro Contract, the exposure of the Elven King's authority was inevitable, but Roy had already prepared a solution.

　As long as the grave-digging incident wasn't exposed, he believed Ryu would understand. Ryu's stubbornness was no different from other elves, but she focused more on her companions.

　The elves harbored a deep hatred for the Crozo sword that had burned down the forest. Yet, in the original timeline, Ryu was willing to wield the Crozo sword when fighting the Apollo Familia. In Ryu's heart, the elves' creed and hatred paled in comparison to the companions around her.

　An unprecedented seriousness appeared on Liu Xiao's face as she warned Roy again, saying, "This skill must never be known to other elves!!" Liu knew better than anyone how deep the elves' worship and respect for royalty was.

　In a sense, it could even be considered a cult...

　If Roy, the "illegitimate son" of the elven royal family, were exposed, all the elves in the world would go mad and use every means at their disposal to bury this stain.

　Roy nodded repeatedly.

　Seeing Roy so obedient, Ryu breathed a sigh of relief. She was probably the only Pokémon who knew Roy had this skill... Suddenly, Ryu seemed to realize something, and her jewel-like eyes widened.

　Her voice trembled slightly as she asked, "When you were learning magic, did Lady Rivera know about it... or sense your bloodline?" Roy replied, "She probably knew about half of it."

　Liu felt dizzy and stared intently at Roy, her teeth almost grinding to powder.

　Roy felt that Ryu really wanted to swear at that moment; his expression seemed to say to him, "You son of a bitch..."