After the fight, various things happened which I wouldn't necessarily deem important. For one, Artemis and Apollo were going to have a rematch with clearer rules. Secondly, that Aiz girl wouldn't stop staring at me as I left (I was dragged away by Artemis). Thirdly, I got a very satisfying notification!
[You have met the conditions; leveling up]
[+2 Levels]
[Unlocked ranking]
[Grade 3 Cursed Object]
[Enkidu]
Race: Cursed Object
Level 3/10 (new!)
Title(s): [The One Created by Heaven], [The King of Curses]
HP: 250 / 250
Cursed Energy (CE): 400 / 400
Jujutsu Sorcerer/Cursed Object Rank: Grade 3 [middle]
Title(s): [The One Created by Heaven], [The King of Curses]
Skills:
1. Dismantle – Lv 1--> Level 3
- Ranged cursed slash. Lethal against enemies. Cost scales by number and strength.
2. Cleave – Lv 1 -->Level 2
- Adaptive slicing attack. Adjusts strength based on enemy durability.
3. Cursed Hair – Lv 1-> Level 3(Custom Skill)
- Manipulate, harden, and weaponize hair using CE.
4. King of Curses: Hand-to-Hand Combat (Sukuna Style)
- +30% boost to all physical stats when fighting barehanded.
5. Cursed Energy Manipulation (Basic) – Lv 1--> Level 4
- Enables him to coat body parts in CE and sense negative emotions.
[Equipment]
Outfit: Jujutsu Sorcerer Uniform
- Perks: Self-cleaning + regenerates slowly using CE
I closed the status screen to a partial opening. Seeing my rank, I was quite shocked it was so low, but I guess it also made sense. I felt that it should be higher, but when you think of my uniqueness, then it could be considered that I was only Grade 3 right now, even if I felt stronger.
I noticed that it said "Middle" next to my rank, and with the level cap of 10, it was clear that I needed to get to level 10 in order to proceed to the next rank. I got 2 levels from this fight, and judging by how I haven't leveled up until now, I can also guess that fighting in dangerous situations is the most profitable.
'Looks like me and that tower are gonna have a very serious relationship.' I chuckled. The tower would get sick of me with how much I'm going to be in there.
'But...I need to heal up first.'
Artemis brought me to a room in her Familia and I was treated. They tried using healing magic, but that didn't really bode well. It didn't hurt and nothing happened, but that was the issue: nothing happened. My body clearly rejected it, so I could only heal naturally. I didn't know Reverse Cursed Technique, so this is how I was stuck for however long. They did stop the bleeding and everything, so I wasn't in any real danger.
'Sucks that I even got brought to this point.' Clicking my tongue in aggravation, I continued looking out the window. The next time me and that Aiz girl fight, I would win! I'm not going to kill her, though, because my fun would be ruined. If she got stronger, she could prove a way for myself to get even stronger!
"Ahem!"
"Yes Artemis?" I turned towards the clear attempt at getting my attention. I already knew she was was here but she hadn't said anything and I didn't need to talk to her either. That detestable energy really makes her a beacon.
"Thanks."
"For~?"
"Do you have to be annoying?"
"I don't know what you mean?" I gave her the most innocent look I could muster. Even though, lets be honest, I really enjoyed messing with her. Of course, that's after I put that disgusting divine energy aside.
Her Sharp emerald green eyes bore into me with the clear urge to hit me but she didn't. She didn't want to hit an injured person I'm sure plus I did just do her a favor.
"You really are annoying you know that." She turned her head away and pouted.
'Uh?'
I was flabbergasted. This wasn't a part of the script. She was suppose to do something else but not this! Where is the clapback? Where is our back and forth? I'm bored here woman I don't have time for this game.
"Would you rather listening to me or Apollo, I find that he is more annoying then me."
"Hah! I know that bastard is always so stuck up! I wish he'd leave me alone and stop treating me like some damn trophy. Why can't he understand that? I really hate me-sorry. Men like that."
"You were going to say you hate men?"
"Something like that."
"..."
'Doesn't she know that she can't hide it?'
I stared at her blankly. She seriously needed to do a better job of covering her words up. However, this wasn't my problem now and it wouldn't be in the future.
'Artemis aside, I need to worry about getting to grade 2. I also need to hurry up with Sukuna's path.' The fight was seen by a lot of people so those with a brain would be able to decipher it even if they couldn't react to it they could prepare for it. I needed to get more proficient in my current abilities while getting some trump cards.
"Enkidu."
I turned back towards Artmies. The sunlight peering through the window illuminating her blue hair and her green eyes shining with the brightest conviction. Her divine energy seemed to resonate and dance in a beautiful movement with whatever she was thinking.
'Truly a beautiful woman. Sucks that I feel like puking right now.' I titled my head keeping my thoughts hidden from her.
"I'm really glad I met you."
My lips twitched. What the hell was going on with this woman?
I nodded my head, "Thanks."
'I'll just keep this between us.'
Her actions were probably because of relief for multiple reasons. No need to make a scene especially when I wanted to focus on other things.