Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2044: It’s just an orb (1)

Thanks to the system's prompt, several concepts for the relic I desired started forming in my thoughts.

Ultimately, the system had nailed exactly the sort of individual I truly am.

Truth be told, none of the strength I'd acquired was something I'd earned on my own—I was merely a guy upon whom the deities and inhabitants of this realm had dumped their gifts. Put differently, I lacked any true expertise in a particular area.

Thanks to the varied abilities bestowed upon me, a wide array of actions became possible.

Countless abilities lay at my disposal, adaptable to whatever circumstances arose.

That explained why limiting myself to just one scenario made no sense.

Far better to craft an item centered on adaptability.

Yet pulling that off proved far trickier in practice.

"Versatile, sure, but what exactly counts as versatile?"

My initial idea revolved around a dagger.

After all, it stood as the simplest tool of combat imaginable, handy across countless scenarios. The issue lay in my complete lack of skill with daggers—not to mention the challenge of even forging one properly.

Crafting a well-formed dagger relic demanded hands-on knowledge to get the size and balance just right.

For someone like me, without that background, it simply wasn't feasible.

"What about a spear, then?"

I'd heard tales of how the spear ranked as humanity's most adaptable armament, with techniques so varied that no defense could fully neutralize it.

Still, the identical hurdle arose once more.

"I lack the know-how to craft a spear correctly. Actually, no armament feels familiar enough for me to shape into a relic." I muttered to myself, letting out a heavy sigh in conclusion.

But defeat wasn't in the cards for me, so I shifted my perspective and pondered anew.

For starters, I wasn't built like a fighter.

Deep down, my attributes leaned more toward a spellcaster's style, making a warrior's tool a poor fit since I wasn't equipped to wield it effectively.

This realization sparked thoughts on relics better matched to a mage's needs.

In the end, though, nothing quite clicked.

The reasoning mirrored why a fighter's gear fell short.

"I'm nothing but a jumble of random traits. No core specialty exists for me to build this relic around." I sighed once again, speaking aloud to the empty air.

Paradoxically, this very insight unveiled my genuine strength.

"I'm a master of none, a dabbler in everything—so I ought to forge something tailored to that versatility. Plus, with my divine creation energy at hand, it'd align perfectly."

The deeper I delved, the more promising the notion grew.

Only snag was, no clear form sprang to mind for this creation.

"Guess I'll just pour in the divine energy and let fate decide." I finally declared, sounding almost defeated.

Yet the result turned out to be...

...

"Well? What'd you come up with?"

That question hit me right as I emerged.

Given the crowd lingering nearby, their eagerness to glimpse my creation was obvious.

Meanwhile, a fresh wave of onlookers drifted in to check out the spectacle.

Those stationed outside had simply been tasked with monitoring my exit, while the others had fretted in anticipation of the relic I'd produce.

Their hopeful gazes made it tough for me to reveal what I'd made.

To an outsider's eye, it appeared utterly ordinary.

I'd shaped something true to my nature, yet it came off as downright boring.

With everyone staring so expectantly, though, refusal felt impossible.

And it wasn't only the lab folks who showed up—strangers unconnected to the project wandered over too.

Word of my endeavor must have spread, drawing their curiosity about my handiwork.

Among them stood my spouses, the chief advisor, and even the little ones.

Seeing the children included made it impossible to hold back a showcase; disappointing them was out of the question...

Thus, I consented to a display, and the group relocated to a training ground.

There, standard dummies stood arrayed before me.

They'd considered deploying corruption energy specimens, but I vetoed it as too hazardous. With young eyes watching, zero chances were worth taking—I opted for plain dummies instead.

After all, my relic functioned just fine against ordinary setups.

Preparations complete, the assembly held its breath for me to unveil the item.

Hesitation gripped me, convinced it'd underwhelm, but retreat was off the table now that we'd committed this far.

"Is that some kind of sphere?"

"That's the relic you made?"

"No bells or whistles beyond that?"

A wry grin crept across my features at those words.