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Chapter 134
Ghost Mother Bear and Ghost Urami.
The two of them instantly infiltrated the bodies of the Butler Fake Dolls.
Then, the information of the Butler Fake Dolls was displayed.
[Possessed Doll - Ghost Bear lv.30]
[Domain: Fire]
┗ Grade - Rare
The Butler Fake Doll that Ghost Mother Bear entered.
[Possessed Doll - Ghost Bear lv.22]
The Butler Fake Doll that Ghost Urami entered.
"Uwoah!"
"Goooh!"
Familiar voices popped out from the Butler Fake Dolls.
They were the voices of Ghost Mother Bear and Ghost Urami respectively.
They had really carried out a Possession.
This scene was witnessed not only by me, but also by Ms. Vampire who was walking ahead.
"...Surprising. Ghost-type Undead can possess lifeforms of a lower status than themselves, but Fake Dolls are technically objects, not lifeforms."
Ms. Vampire turned back around and spoke in surprise.
So they could possess the bodies of living creatures too.
"Gom-gom, gom-gom-gom?"
They can't normally possess objects?
I asked.
Ms. Vampire shook her head slightly.
"Not exactly. Most Ghosts can't possess objects, but high-level Ghosts sometimes possess the ability to do so. The reason I'm surprised is because Object Possession should be impossible at their current level."
"Gom..."
Then how did they do it?
Because they aren't ordinary Ghosts?
...No, I don't think that's it.
I guessed it was probably because our Fake Dolls weren't ordinary objects either.
Fake Dolls couldn't be treated as lifeforms, but it was also ambiguous to view them as complete objects.
"Goooh, goooh!"
"Uwoooah."
Pitter-patter.
The two of them scurried over to me and spoke.
They said they were able to possess them because I, the master of these guys, gave them permission.
"Gom-gom-gom-gom, gom-gom-gom-gom?"
"Uwoah."
Does that mean you couldn't have possessed them if I didn't give permission?
When I asked this, Ghost Mother Bear nodded in affirmation.
It seemed they couldn't just possess them freely.
So that was why they asked for permission.
But didn't she say they could only possess things of a lower status than themselves?
I wasn't sure about Ghost Mother Bear, but Urami was definitely weaker than the Butler Fake Doll, right?
Perhaps the difference between strength and status was separate. Or, well... maybe it was because species grade and power didn't exist for the Fake Dolls.
Why did power and grade disappear?
Just as I was holding onto that question.
"Teddy Bear. Can you pull up their information?"
Ms. Vampire gently asked.
"Gom-gom."
I immediately ran the Analysis Module.
Then, information popped up for everyone to see.
After checking the Information Window, Ms. Vampire thought for a moment before speaking.
"The Domain remains the same... but there is no species grade or power. That means this isn't an ordinary Object Possession either."
"Gom?"
"A Ghost uses the possessed target's species grade and power as they are. With their own grade and power placed under a Seal, that is. But what if the possessed target is an object? Even if they possess it, they maintain their original species grade and power. Because objects don't have a grade or power."
The fact that those two pieces of information had vanished meant they were using the Fake Dolls' strength.
This was an entirely new type of Possession.
An existence that was neither a lifeform nor an object.
Possessing an entity that lacked a species grade and power, yet possessed mighty strength.
─Is what Ms. Vampire explained.
And it was exactly what I had guessed in my mind earlier.
Hmmm.
I guess you could see it as something similar to robot Possession.
If a combat robot existed, it wouldn't have a grade or power either, but possessing it would let you use its mighty strength.
No, wait, that's a bit different.
A combat robot would be treated as a complete object.
They would possess it while retaining their existing species grade and power.
I stopped thinking too deeply about it.
Whatever works, works.
***
I changed direction.
And briefly went up to the 2nd Floor.
It was to check the abilities of Ghost Mother Bear and Ghost Urami.
There were two things to check.
Whether they could use the full strength of the Fake Dolls.
Whether they could possess Fake Dolls that were vastly stronger than them without any issues.
In other words, whether they could take over the bodies of the Old Man Fake Doll and the Transport Captain.
"Uwoah, uwoooah!"
"Gooooh!"
First of all, the first check was finished quickly.
As a result, they were able to use the full strength of the Butler Fake Dolls just as it was.
They could also summon weapons similar in form to the Soul Weapons the Butler Fake Dolls possessed in life without any problems.
I immediately proceeded to the next check.
I called the Old Man Fake Doll and the Transport Captain to the 2nd Floor.
Ghost Mother Bear and Ghost Urami, having slipped out of the Butler Fake Dolls' bodies, stared blankly at them before turning their gazes to me.
"Uwoah, uwoah."
"Goooh."
You have to give us permission.
We can't just enter.
That's what they said.
Right, that was the case.
"Gom-gom-gom."
I allow it.
The moment my words fell.
Ghost Mother Bear and Ghost Urami quickly infiltrated the Fake Dolls' bodies just like earlier.
"Uwoooah!"
"Goooh!"
The Possession was a success.
And as a result of the additional check, they could fully use the Fake Dolls' strength in this state as well.
Amazing, truly amazing.
Then the experiment ends here...
Ah, wait a minute.
I should do one last additional check.
"Gom-gom, gom-gom-gom."
Hey, guys.
I called out, looking at the two of them.
"Uwoah?"
"Goooh?"
"Gom, gom-gom-gom-gom."
Not you two,
I was calling the Old Man Fake Doll and the Transport Captain.
"Gom-gom-gom, gom-gom-gom-gom-gom, gom-gom-gom."
Can you hear my voice even in your current possessed state?
If you can hear me, and if you haven't been completely robbed of control over your bodies, please nod.
For reference.
The Butler Fake Dolls were unable to follow my commands.
I tried giving the exact same command just now, but they showed no reaction at all.
"......."
The Transport Captain had no reaction.
It seemed he had lost all control of his body, just like the Butler Fake Dolls.
He's incredibly strong too, but he's completely helpless against Possession.
However,
"......."
The Old Man Fake Doll creaked as he struggled to nod his head.
Unlike the others, he still had some control over his body.
Wow, he really is an amazing guy.
"Gom-gom, gom-gom-gom-gom?"
Can you forcibly break the Possession by any chance?
If you think it's possible, and it won't harm Ghost Mother Bear, do you want to give it a try?
"......."
Crackle-
The sound of splitting echoed from the Old Man Fake Doll's body.
And not long after,
"Go, gooooh!?"
Ghost Mother Bear, who had been possessing the Old Man Fake Doll, was flung out.
So the Old Man Fake Doll could resist Possession if he wanted to....
The more I looked at him, the more surprising he was.
"Gom-gom, gom-gom."
This time, I made a request to both Ghost Mother Bear and the Old Man Fake Doll.
I told Ghost Mother Bear to try possessing him again.
And I told the Old Man Fake Doll to try and block the Possession this time if he could.
"Goooh!"
Ghost Mother Bear flew at the Old Man Fake Doll.
However....
Thump-!
"Goooh?!"
She failed to enter his body.
The Possession had been blocked.
The Old Man Fake Doll could prevent himself from being possessed whenever he made up his mind.
...As expected of the Old Man Fake Doll.
Truly fitting for the strongest Fake Doll in our Dungeon.
***
I opened the Doll Encyclopedia.
Flipping through the pages, I found where Mother Bear and Urami were registered.
─[Bear Picture]
◎ Flame Bear
◎ Superior
─[Bear Picture]
◎ Flame Bear
◎ Superior
They weren't the only Flame Bears registered in the Encyclopedia.
But I was certain these were Mother Bear and Urami.
The first two Flame Bears registered consecutively were Mother Bear and Urami.
For reference, the Doll Encyclopedia could only be used inside the Dungeon, but monsters caught outside the Dungeon were still registered. Because of that, the two Flame Bears I had killed myself in the volcanic area were also registered. Even though the Magma Bear had brought about their Resurrection, their registration hadn't been revoked.
The page they were registered on was relatively towards the back.
It was right before the place where the monsters caught in the Swamp Area were registered.
Because they were registered later than Mother Bear and Urami, they could easily be distinguished from the previously registered Mother Bear and Urami.
"Gom-gom-gom, gom-gom."
I decided to summon the Flame Bear Fake Dolls and present them as gifts to Ghost Mother Bear and Ghost Urami.
From what I heard, they felt a sense of mental stability when possessing a Fake Doll.
It could be seen as a concept similar to clothes.
"Gom-gom, gom-gom-gom~"
Humming a tune, I added plenty of extra materials to the Encyclopedia.
Finally.
I also added a small Teddy Bear toy that looked like me, made using the Dungeon Management Ability, as an extra material.
It was a material added to mean they shouldn't forget my grace in the future.
[Successfully summoned a Doll from the Doll Encyclopedia.]
[Successfully summoned a Doll from the Doll Encyclopedia.]
The Dolls popped out of the Encyclopedia.
Two Bear Fake Dolls had been summoned.
They weren't Flame Bear Fake Dolls, but Teddy Bears that looked similar to how I used to be.
"Gom?"
What the, why was it made like this?
Is it because of the material I added at the end?
...Well, they probably won't hate it.
Since they're still bears, after all.
Plod, plod.
The Bear Fake Dolls were walking awkwardly.
I pushed their backs and presented them to Ghost Mother Bear and Ghost Urami.
"Gom-gom, gom-gom-gom-gom."
These are your exclusive bodies now.
You can use them whenever you want.
"Uwoooah!"
"Gooooh!"
The two made happy expressions.
I'm glad they like it even if they look like this.
I was planning to make new ones if they didn't really like it.
Since there are more Flame Bears registered, after all.
"Uwoah, uwoah?"
"Goooh?"
They asked.
Which Fake Doll they each should use.
I answered that they could just use whichever Fake Doll they liked.
Whether Mother Bear used the Fake Doll made from Urami's body or Urami used the Fake Doll made from Mother Bear's body, it was all the same anyway.
"Uwoooah."
"Gooooh."
Like that, after the two possessed the Bear Fake Dolls.
I made two Maid Uniforms fitting for them using the Dungeon Management Ability.
Then I forced them to wear them.
I couldn't put them in Suits.
I didn't particularly want to put them in Maid Uniforms.
I just made any clothes on purpose to make them dress differently.
This was a measure taken so we could be easily distinguished.
The only thing we have in common is being a Teddy Bear. Since our body types are similar but our appearances are completely different, the members of our Dungeon will never get confused, but guys from other Dungeons or people meeting us for the first time might confuse us.
"Kkuooh... Mom and Oppa became cute...!"
I'm glad Jjokkomi likes it too.
***
I stopped by the Labor Camp taking Mother Bear and Urami dressed in Maid Uniforms.
"Hoeeeeek!"
"Kkyuaaaak!"
Fox and Red Panda, who had come to the Labor Camp first.
The two of them were making a fuss while raising both their arms high.
They weren't surprised because of Mother Bear and Urami's outfits.
They were staring at the floor, not at us.
Why are they doing that?
I stealthily approached their side.
And followed their gaze to look at the floor.
Crackle- Crackle-!
Down there, the Black Human's body was twisting bizarrely.
"They're dying! They're dying! What do we do!"
"Kkyuaa! This is bad, this is a big deal! Should we kill them before they die?!"
The Black Human's face grew smaller, and their jawline became slender.
Soon their height slowly decreased, and their overall body type started to change.
Their waist indented sharply.
Their pelvis jutted out and became prominent.
A scene where golden hair grew long, and breasts violently swelled up.
Besides that, various changes occurred simultaneously.
Like that, the Black Human instantly turned into a different Human.
Oh my.
They really got their gender changed.
Now, even at a glance, it was the figure of a woman, not a man.