The Ultimate Support Character

Due to the arrival of the officials from their respective factions to pick up the three, the tension surrounding us seconds after arriving in this world heightened.

"Can I ask what's the meaning of this, Ma'am Valkyrie?"

The leading woman who probably had the highest rank among the group in red directed a question to Amry.

For sure, they're aware that there were others who came from a different world just like the one who's from their side but what they're confused at this time was the three being transported in this world together plus me.

Ah. Well, I was probably ignored by them this time but that's fine. They can sort out their issues first while I am checking my updated status.

There's some interesting info in here, especially the Brain Capacity. Intelligence corresponds to it so if I'm not wrong, they're only measuring one's Intelligence stat. Strength and Endurance were something trivial for them since most of their battles were done using a Metagen or a Powergen. Even a weak person can operate a Metagen as an Operator as long as they reach Brain Capacity 2.

Err… will they be shocked with my 7.9 Brain Capacity? I haven't asked them about it but these three should have at least 4 Intelligence. No wonder Kazeyoshi could raise the average. It's all because of Brain Capacity. Was it acquired or was it raised that high after activating their Unique Abilities?

In any case, I won't have to worry about becoming a Pilot now. The problem is where will I go?

Just observing these three groups feels like they will kill each other if left alone. How will they fight the Invading World and that Alien Civilization if they're always at their throats like this?

They probably need a cork that could block that rivalry between them.

And like the three said, I also awakened an ability, Energy Control.

Wait. Is my Adaptability just a higher version of Ergokinesis? I haven't tried swimming inside lava or freezing myself to death but considering I didn't receive a skill of Pain Immunity when I was hit by the Adept-class Dark Soldier back then, it's a different kind of Adaptability. It mostly involved these Source Energies.

Energy Amplification sounds like Go*u's Kaio*en. Amplifying the strength of all my skills and abilities as well as the intensity of energy. It's like a Skill Buff but it burns through my energy reserves. Though I have a fairly huge capacity, the time has already changed. The days when I was only burning through 1 unit of energy per skill was over. Though I can stop and charge to fill up the invisible storage, once in battle, consumption will always be higher than my passive absorption.

Err… just like when those Z Fighters need to charge their Ki up from time to time. I don't know, I might even reach a state equivalent to a Super S*iyan at this rate.

Also. I haven't met the World's Will of this world yet. I have to try it later if it will be hostile against me if I try to absorb the Source Energy without holding back. Let's hope it's not as paranoid as the World's Will of the World of Spirits.

Energy Drain is easy to understand. It's like Mana Drain which is a famous skill from one of the famous PC games. It can now be found in various games as a mage skill. Leeching off my target's Energy, it's a channeling skill but I only need to maintain the Energy Thread. If I prevent someone from cutting it, his energy will be continuously drained by me until he can't fight anymore.

From how I see it, Energy Amplification was acquired upon awakening Energy Control and Energy Drain after it evolved to Advanced Energy Control after reaching Gold-rank in their pathway. Then when I reach Diamond-rank and Legend-rank, I'll expect new skills by then. I don't know about Mythic-rank since it's already a Transcendent realm.

"The three of you are from the same world and this time you all went through the portal together, am I right?"

The woman in red repeated Amry's answer to her and was seemingly confused.

Hearing that, those in blue and black were also confused as they took out something like a communication device and contacted their higher-ups about this situation.

"You three, what are your plans? Will you still fight each other in a battlefield?"

I asked them when those uniformed personnel were busy reporting the situation.

"There's no point for us to fight anymore but it will be hard to convince each country to lay down their weapons."

Matthew for the first time produced a long sentence.

He's right. The three global superpowers were already long-established even before the three of them were summoned here. Why did the World's Will of this world still request help from Earth when they already have Transcendents in here?

Amry also provided her input.

"Because of the Regenium mines. Despite the threat of the other worlds such as the Invading Forces and the Alien Civilization, they wouldn't just give in the power they acquired. Unless..."

Unless something like an extinction-level event happens, the three factions have to join forces to survive it. That's probably the only thing that could change the current situation. Right now, our strength was still insufficient to be the bringer of that change.

In their eyes, neither the Alien Civilization nor the Invading Forces were a threat to their hegemony of this world.

That kind of confidence is good only if their enemy isn't a Level 2 World and an unknown civilization who they didn't even know where they came from.

These three global superpowers, are they not aware of the impending descent of Transcendents from the Dark World? There's also the danger that will be probably brought by the Alien Civilization according to the Principal's warning.

Kazeyoshi then provided another info about the place we are in right now.

"Since we're here we should just forget about that for now. This is a Neutral Territory where neither of the three can throw their weight around. Do you know why?"

This guy. I just arrived here, how will I know?!

"Oi, don't try to act mysterious. Daisuke has just arrived here. Just straight up tell it to him."

Amry, who was seemingly annoyed by him, reprimanded Kazeyoshi.

"Ugh... Alright it's my bad but is it just me or are you always against me?"

"I'm not against you. You're just being an idiot, idiot."

After saying idiot twice, Amry turned her back to him. Surely, she didn't want to deal with him anymore.

I hate to admit it but she's right. Kazeyoshi's kind of an idiot but yeah, I needed the information about this Free City. Just by the word 'free' and the fact that this is a neutral territory where none of the factions can throw their weight around already piqued my interest.

"Don't take it to heart. She'll soften up to you soon."

I went next to him and patted his back to comfort him but right after that, I continued in a cold voice.

"Now, tell me why and stop keeping me in suspense, will you?"

Upon hearing it, Kazeyoshi couldn't help but shudder from my voice.

Due to that, while having a forced smile on his face, he continued while stuttering.

"T-this Free City of Nysia is built and ruled by a Mythic-rank Pilot, Nysia. Uh. She named the city to herself. Before she became a Mythic-rank, she was a rogue Legend-rank who only used mass-produced Metagens because she didn't want to serve any of the three factions that were fighting over the mines."

Ah. No wonder this city could still exist. It's made by a Transcendent.

"This city is located in the middle of the three and now served as a buffer zone and a trading center for them. Due to that, the city is now this prosperous that it can almost rival any of the three factions' capitals."

I see. But shouldn't this city be seen as a threat by the three factions?

"Is she that strong? Don't they also have Mythic-ranks?"

Kazeyoshi shook his head at my question.

"We only heard the story since it's already 10 years ago but she defeated the Mythic-ranks of the three nations in a 3 versus 1 fight. She's named the strongest among the Mythic-ranks. However, it's already been a year since she was last seen leaving this city."

I see. She's probably like Old Man Reol and Ezyn. An old powerhouse but her achievements were surely higher than the two.

"Is there a rule for staying here?"

This might be a good place to start rather than choosing one of the three factions.

"Gold-rank and above are not allowed to stay here for more than 3 days unless they applied for a longer stay before arriving or they join as one of the Free City's Pilots or Operators."

Ah. That's strict. I guess that's fair if they wanted to maintain order, they shouldn't let those unaffiliated to them stay longer to infest this city.

"Are there any restrictions? Where do they get the resources? Aren't the three superpowers monopolizing the mines?"

"That. I don't know much but they're probably getting their Regenium through trade."

Or they have other sources which can provide them the Regeniums they need. Backdoor dealings? Smuggling? Maybe. There's always darkness in any world.

"Apart from it, are they joining the fight against the Invading Forces or the Alien Civilization?"

This is the most important. If they didn't even go out to fight then what's the point of being strong? They will just be assimilated when the true enemies descended.

"Whenever there are major battles."

Ah. I guess that's enough. For now, this place is the better choice.

"I see. I have decided. I'll stay here."

Upon hearing my words Kazeyoshi as well as the other two who were listening in our conversation expressed their confusion.

"Eh?"

"Huh?"

"Why?"

Right now, I'm one of the Heroes and well, Kazeyoshi can use Support Recall if there's an emergency.

"Just tell me how to contact you three so I can go to your aid anytime you need, also guide me on how to apply here. They can also produce a Metagen and Powergen, right?"

"Yes, they can and I can be your guide. However, Daisuke, are you sure with that? Isn't it better to choose one of the three factions?"

Amry answered my question first before asking me. That's probably what they are thinking, I will choose one of them to follow.

It's great and all but I needed to see the world for myself without being restricted. Though I might also be a bit restricted here, I can just go away and go to one of them if that happened.

However, look at them being received like this. They might even face something like an interrogation from their factions now that they all appear together.

Of course, I wouldn't forget my role to support them and they're not that foolish anyway, only the Mythic-ranks can impede them if they wanted to escape.

"True. However, I wanted some kind of freedom and it's not like we won't see each other."

"I understand."

Matthew said in response to my answer.

"Alright. If that's the case then here."

Kazeyoshi gave me a thin rectangular object. Err... this is probably his phone here. Well, after holding it, I already knew its functions. A super thin-sized holographic phone.

"It's easy to get a replacement for that so take it, I'll contact you when I get a new one."

"Okay, we will not be able to change your mind, right? Add me on your contact list, Daisuke."

Amry said as she drew near me and swiped a similar device which made the one on my hand light up while showing her contact details.

"Me too."

Matthew did the same.

I'm still a bit ignorant of this world so I wanted to really explore and learn about it. Surely with how high their technological level now, history records will be easily accessible.

After doing that, the three groups finally finished contacting their higher-ups and drew near our group again, maybe with new orders.