DxD: I know…I'm not the real one,just a cheap copy. but...I'd win-Chapter 41: Cortana’s Opinion

"NO... There must be some misunderstanding!!"

Sylvia tried to explain herself, but Sanguinius couldn't care less at the moment.

'Now that I've caught this creature...'

He narrowed his eyes toward Sylvia, who clearly felt the predatory intent of the man above her.

"You see, I have the adventurer class and I'd like a demonstration of your absorption skill... may I see it?"

Even though his words were phrased as a polite request, there was no room for refusal.

The original Sanguinius had exhausted all his skill points in the city of Axel.

However, the clone was able to gain some on the way and by eliminating the right parts of the men working under Sylvia.

The latter slowly nodded to his request.

Sanguinius grabbed a goblin from the ground, still alive, and dragged it to Sylvia.

"There's no way I'm gonna..."

Before she could finish her words...

Sylvia felt a spear pointed at her ass, which lightly pricked her buttocks.

Yes, it's a spear created from The Holy Power.

'Come to think of it, it's been a while since I impaled an opponent.'

Sylvia wasn't aware of the dangerous train of thought in Sanguinius's mind, but her demonic instinct warned her.

She quickly absorbed the goblin in front of her.

Of course, Sanguinius learned the skill with satisfaction.

[Name: Chimera Anatomy (S rank)]

[Category: Active skill (semi-passive)]

[Description: A skill unique to the chimera race, which makes them difficult creatures to deal with.]

[Effect: Ability to add artificial or organic parts to one's body, to acquire their skill or property.]

"*whistle*, nice," he said, looking at his guild card.

He was extremely satisfied with his harvest that night, as just the existence of this skill was worth his trip.

"..th..thank you, that's kind," Sylvia declared in response to Sanguinius's words, while the latter was just expressing his appreciation reading the skill description.

After glancing at a Sylvia acting timidly for reasons unknown to Sanguinius,

The fallen angel followed his instinct and decided to give the chimera a taste of her own medicine before his departure.

'I hope you find a futa like yourself in your next life.'

Sanguinius checked the demon bodies one last time to find potential survivors,

Before finally leaving.

Of course, he checked his level before and after killing Sylvia.

He can't underestimate the tenacious vitality of this creature.

"Okay, let's quickly find the magic weapon named Railgun and the Nemesis of all Crimson Demons."

As for recruiting Crimson Demons into his troops?

Sanguinius judged this as non-urgent.

"I hope I have enough time so I can take a tour of Megumin's school."

An initiative not included in his program, but the clone figured he had the right to do a little sightseeing.

After all, he's way ahead of schedule and the next Demon King general is a bit complex to find.

....

[A problem, Master?]

In Sanguinius's laboratory on Earth, he stood before several holographic projections.

If a person knows the slightest bit about anatomy, they would notice the similarity between certain holograms and human organs.

"... No problem, on the contrary."

You have to understand that skills from the Konosuba universe function on a multiversal scale.

Otherwise, how could Kazuma put a teleportation mark in the goddess Eris's domain?

There are other examples, like Aqua's resurrection powers.

However, that's more divine authority.

Thus, Kazuma literally teleported into a metaphysical or even extra-dimensional reality, because he simply marked it with the Teleportation skill.

This is one of many proofs of the absurdity of the Konosuba universe.

It's also thanks to this skill that Sanguinius plans to enter the Konosuba universe without disturbing Kazuma.

Of course, he also plans to leave a mark in the magic city of Serie.

'It's literally time for me to consume the fruit given by Ogre.'

Unlike Mittelt, he had refrained from consuming the spiritual fruit (or The Sage Pill).

Why?

Because he wanted to avoid wasting its effects, when he could get the maximum out of its properties and transmit them to others.

'Thanks to Sylvia's skill, I'll be able to use the spiritual fruit's effect but also keep its properties.'

Not only that, but he'll be sure to properly assimilate this miracle ingredient.

Sanguinius knew this fruit would give his physical form a boost.

Now, he has no more reason to deprive himself of it.

"Have you memorized the schematics and creation of Space Marine artificial organs?"

[Affirmative, but we'll need to conduct tests on several subjects... It's also possible to have deaths due to rejection.]

The information mentioned by Cortana is accurate.

Sanguinius is currently unable to guarantee 100% successful assimilation with the future artificial organs necessary for creating a Space Marine.

If he was in front of the holograms at that moment, it was precisely to simulate several surgical operations necessary for his future superhumans.

Unfortunately, he just has a 30% success rate.

That's still much better than the Imperium of Man with 10%.

"If they all have Sylvia's skill, things will be different, but..."

Sanguinius hesitates.

Sylvia's skill is just way too dangerous and has frightening potential.

For example, if Sylvia managed to get her hands on enough of Sanguinius's blood...

"She could, in theory, possess all my accumulated skills at once... and worse."

A dangerous scenario, which has nothing to envy from the one where you give a bad person the "Trust" skill.

Of course, it would literally be possible for him to create a Primarch with enough genetic material.

'But that carries too many risks'

In the end, he's forced to break eggs to get his omelets.

No risk-free cheating here.

[Master... is there no way to abandon this project?]

Sanguinius stopped his steps at the door.

He turned around to stare at his AI.

'Interesting, Cortana is giving her opinion?'

This is the first time this has happened so explicitly.

His creation is against his project.

"And why?"

The holographic woman displayed a reluctant facial expression, but she eventually spoke.

[War... you intend to participate in such a thing?]

Sanguinius smiled, but he said nothing.

His gaze just pushed his creation to address the issue further.

[You're creating soldiers, and such a project surely isn't just for the defense of this island...]

Cortana began to express her point of view and provided her arguments, which astonished Sanguinius.

The AI showed great eloquence and incredible intellectual capacity to demonstrate the inefficiency of the warrior approach.

"You've grown a lot in a few weeks, but you still have much to learn."

Sanguinius left his position.

He walked slowly without accelerating his steps, to finally stand before his creation.

[Master?]

Cortana was slightly 'surprised' by the hand placed tenderly on her head, while her master sketched a smile.

"'You pass'... you can hear part of the reasons behind this senseless act called war."

Thus, Sanguinius temporarily postponed his consumption of the spiritual fruit and explained to the AI the ordeal of humans like Thrax facing gods and other creatures.

He never lied!!

'She just doesn't need to know certain truths.'

When she proves her worth again, then she'll learn more about herself and her universe.

This approach resembles the Emperor's, but there are no warp gods in DxD.

He doesn't risk a rebellion and he'll see it coming from far away thanks to the Suspicion skill, unlike a certain person stuck on a chair.

[I understand... I will now apply the pearl of wisdom offered by Master regarding non-human creatures.]

"Excellent."

He left the laboratory after glancing at Cortana and a gray-haired kid, who was projected holographically on a surgical operation table.

'A mythological demigod, who will become a Space Marine possessing Konrad Curze's blood.'

Sanguinius unconsciously rejoiced at his future potential Chapter master, but that's still a distant future.

The demigod kid still has to endure the hell of training that awaits him.

'If he can't even survive the training before the operation, which is represented in this simulation, then he's useless.'

Sanguinius won't throw him away, because he's not morally inhuman.

However, Thrax won't be interesting or worthy of his time.