I Gain a God-Tier Talent Every Level

Chapter 553

As for Balance, Kanzaki Rei had already heard about it many times.

It was an existence that continuously regulated everything in the world. Precisely because it existed, all things were maintained in equilibrium.

Even the advancement to Level 9 was tied to Balance itself.

"Big Brother Rei, you must be wondering... why Naraku chose to become part of a Nest, right?"

Yuna’s voice was soft and gentle.

It was genuinely pleasant to listen to.

Compared to that incessant chattering and noisy squawking...

It was infinitely more comfortable.

Yes.

That was directed at Minato Kiiro.

Without a comparison, it wasn’t so obvious.

But once there was one...

It became clear that Minato Kiiro was unbearably noisy, endlessly talkative, and downright irritating.

As a monster, Minato possessed no class.

He relied solely on his innate talents, his powerful monstrous physique, and the natural traits unique to monsters.

Yuna, on the other hand, was a genuine Level 8 Erudite.

When she spoke of the answer, every gentle word carried a flowing stream of knowledge that poured directly into the listener’s mind.

There was no trace of seduction in her tone.

Yet it was utterly captivating.

It made one want to continue listening in complete comfort.

"I was curious, yes. But after learning some of it, I already formed a few ideas."

After only a brief moment of thought, Rei answered.

"Wow! As expected of Big Brother Rei—you figured out the key point so quickly?"

"Can I hear what you’re thinking?"

As expected of Yuna.

She knew exactly how to make people feel appreciated.

Rei turned toward the carefree Minato beside him.

The bird-headed monster was tilting his beak toward the sky, absentmindedly picking at his teeth.

For some reason, Rei suddenly felt as though Minato’s existence was entirely optional.

In fact...

He even found him somewhat annoying.

The thought of simply slapping him to death even popped into his head.

Of course, it was only a fleeting impulse.

Rei would never kill someone over such a trivial reason.

"You all keep saying that this world possesses Balance."

"Because the intelligent races became too powerful, monsters received numerous benefits from Balance and became stronger."

"So I’ve been wondering whether the Moon Sovereigns are also affected by that mechanism."

"And if monsters become stronger because of it... would becoming a monster allow someone to benefit from it as well?"

"As expected of Big Brother Rei! You immediately grasped the core of the problem! It looks like I barely need to explain anything!"

Minato still had his beak open toward the sky while absentmindedly cleaning his teeth.

When he noticed Rei looking at him, however, he sensed a trace of pity and regret in Rei’s gaze.

A huge question mark appeared in his eyes.

"Hm... Big Brother Rei, that’s exactly how it works."

"If you want to avoid being weakened by Balance, then before the Balance itself is destroyed, the best method is to become part of the side that receives its benefits."

"Doing so would indirectly weaken the Nest while simultaneously strengthening yourself."

"If it truly works that way... then it really is an ingenious solution."

The thought immediately reminded Rei of Jujutsu Kaisen back on Earth.

The resemblance was uncanny.

Sorcerers and Curses maintained a balance of strength.

The stronger one side became, the stronger the other side would grow as well.

If someone became part of the Nest...

And then turned around to attack that very Nest...

Not only would they gain all the balance-related advantages, but they would also steal resources that should have belonged to someone else.

It was killing two birds with one stone.

Just then, Minato suddenly interrupted.

"In other words, brother, you actually have another option."

"If you become part of the Nest as well..."

"The monsters of this world might become significantly weaker because of the effects of Balance."

"You know just how important you are to this world."

His chattering voice rang out again.

Rei couldn’t help glaring at him.

Minato instinctively shrank his neck.

What did I do? Why are you glaring at me? Did I make you angry somehow?

He thought to himself.

Yet no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t figure out what he had done wrong.

Yuna gently clasped Rei’s hands.

"Yes... that’s right."

"Big Brother Rei, your existence is incredibly important to this world."

"You will inevitably influence the world’s Balance."

"But that isn’t the only choice."

"Exactly! Right now every Nest is trying to push the others out. Every single one wishes it could become the only Nest and enjoy the enormous feedback granted by Balance."

"Brother, do you know what happens once Balance is broken?"

"The ones who actually want to destroy Balance are the monsters."

"Once Balance collapses, most of the world’s rules will begin operating according to the state of affairs at that exact moment."

"Afterward, unless Balance is restored, everything will remain that way for a very long time."

"And those monsters will no longer be weakened by Balance because of your existence."

"In other words, if you became a monster, then monsters—which are already overwhelmingly powerful—would become even stronger because you joined them."

"Meanwhile, the intelligent races, already incredibly weak, would become even weaker after losing you."

"During these ten long years of adjustment, the Balance has gradually shifted because of your influence until monsters now almost completely overwhelm intelligent life."

"The two sides are already close to reaching equilibrium once again."

"But if you made a move like this, such an enormous shift would inevitably throw Balance into chaos once more."

"And then, while you were still a monster, you could destroy Balance completely."

"You should already know what would happen after that."

Obviously I know.

But who asked you to explain it?

Yuna was the one talking this whole time.

Why do you keep interrupting?

Rei felt slightly irritated.

"Huh? Become a monster?"

Luluvi’s reaction made it obvious that she completely rejected the idea.

But Minato noisily replied,

"To be precise, it’s not that he would become one."

"He already was."

Luluvi instantly drew her bow.

"What did you just say?"

Minato answered,

"I’m saying that, strictly speaking, this guy was originally a monster from the very beginning."

"Just an extremely special kind of monster."

"Of course, by today’s standards, he’s now a complete and genuine human."

Luluvi was utterly confused.

But regardless of whether she understood it or not, she instinctively rejected the idea.

How could Rei suddenly become a monster for no reason?

Only Rei, who knew the entire truth, let out a helpless sigh.

"Big Sister Luluvi... he’s telling the truth."

"But the situation isn’t as bad as it sounds."

"If I had to explain it..."

"I was probably a completely humanoid monster in my previous life."

Minato’s proposal...

Really was an ingenious one.

It even made Rei vaguely suspect that this might have been Yog’s true purpose in sending him here.

Especially since Minato had chosen to meet him while wearing the appearance of a monster.

Although he had never stated it outright...

The message seemed obvious.

Even after becoming a monster, one could still possess thoughts and reasoning no different from those of a human.

Only the outward appearance changed.

Become a monster.

Immediately destroy Balance.

Then simply restore one’s human identity afterward.

Nothing else would be affected.

Throughout the entire process, the most important factor seemed to be Rei’s own decision.

Whichever side he chose...

Balance itself would tilt in that direction.

Everything depended on what Kanzaki Rei—the convergence of all branches and possibilities—ultimately desired.

And there were undoubtedly Moon Sovereigns who intended to profit from that outcome.