Divine Luck: SSS-Rank Battle Maid Harem

Yanael had an idea of what the energy inside Zach might be. But she wasn't sure. Zach had no idea, but Alzara had emphasized and sounded excited when she said it was a good thing and asked if it was his first energy. He was curious as to why that was.

Alzara was silent for a moment to let the anticipation build up. Her lips slowly pulled into a smile, and her eyes darted from the sides before settling on Zach's face.

"World. Essence. Energy." Alzara pronounced each word clearly, her face glowing with excitement and anticipation at Zach's reaction.

"Oh…" Contrary to her expectations, however, Zach was unperturbed by her answer.

"Y-you haven't heard about it?" She asked.

"Can't say I have." Zach shrugged, unsure what the big deal was.

"That-that actually makes sense. It's easy to forget you're still fresh, Master. Sorry about that. Simply put, world essence energy is the energy of the world. It is one of the highest forms of energy," she explained.

"One of the highest, you say?" Zach wasn't sure what to think about having the world's energy inside his body, but it couldn't be bad since it was one of the highest forms.

"Yes. It's better than the little birdie here's sacred energy. It's better than magical energy, martial energy, and underworld energy all combined!" Alzara was the most excited Zach had seen her.

"...I can't help but notice you didn't compare it to curse energy," Yanael pointed out with a face and tone that were in stark contrast to Alzara's excitement. Her words cooled down Alzara's expression slightly.

"...Objectively speaking, it is also better than curse energy." She glared slightly at Yanael. Just because it was the truth, it didn't mean Alzara liked to admit that she had something that wasn't the best. Naturally, she didn't appreciate Yanael making her say it.

Zach waved a hand between them to distract them.

"What does being better mean?" He asked. He didn't know much about energies, to begin with.

Alzara shrugged.

"Just that. It's better."

"Yeah, you said that. But how? In which way is it better? Is it tastier or something?"

"...I don't know about taste, Master, but generally, a better energy means more powerful. World essence energy is also incredibly versatile." Yanael did her best to explain.

"So, since I have world essence energy, I am stronger than you two and everyone else who has a lower form of energy?" Zach didn't think it himself, but that was what they were making it sound like.

"...No. Quantity and control also affect the situation. Measuring and comparing the quantity of energy, especially of different types and different forms is difficult. But against someone with the same amount of energy, the one with the higher form of energy usually wins."

"I see." Zach bobbed his head. Energies were just another variable of combat. It was like physical strength and technique. It was another tool in the arsenal.

"Does this affect my authority?" The possibility struck him, so he had to ask.

"Yes, Master," Yanael answered.

Zach was silent for a moment as he looked at Yanael and Alzara.

"Great. How do I get more of it?"

The Labyrinth had shared some of the world essence energy with him after the maze, but it didn't give him more than necessary to keep him alive. It was enough to prevent him from feeling hunger. He didn't get any more after that.

Zach wondered if he could trick the Labyrinth into giving him more with a barrier that sealed him off, but that probably wouldn't work.

It had worked last time since the world essence energy flowed out of his body without a steady push from the Labyrinth. His barrier had interrupted that push. When it reconnected, he felt the world essence energy enter his body. Now that he was aware of it, his body was a suitable receptacle for the world essence energy. The world essence energy was trapped inside him.

Even if he sealed himself off from the Labyrinth and then took down the barrier, he would still have the same amount of world essence energy, and there would be no need for the Labyrinth to give him more.

"..."

"..."

Both Yanael and Alzara were silent. They had been unable to help him with the Trial. And now, they were unable to help him with this, but not for the same reason.

"Can we tell him?" Alzara asked Yanael.

"...It should be fine. There should be enough authority. It's not like Master is in a position to misuse the information."

The two maids looked at Zach, a little apologetic about their impromptu private discussion. That hadn't been proper etiquette. But it had been important, and Zach wasn't a stickler for rules, so he let it slide.

"Master, the most well-known way to get world essence energy is by devouring—" Yanael couldn't finish her sentence as her jaw slammed shut. It surprised even her.

"Ah…" Alzara's eyes widened in understanding. The problem wasn't the method. It was the target. Zach wasn't eligible to know that yet. It made sense. He only had two familiars.

He was young. He wasn't that strong. He didn't have a high position.

Zach frowned. He knew what that meant.

He didn't have enough authority. He hadn't heard that one before.

"Alright. By devouring something. That narrows it down, I guess." He sighed.

"How do you get more of your energies?" He asked instead.

"I get more when you level up or through practicing curses, Master."

"It is the same for me, Master. I gain more when you level up or when I train."

"Do you think that works for me too?"

"Leveling up might work. But training…" Alzara trailed off.

"Master, practicing curses helps Alzara roi Kalam strengthen her curse energy. Training my body strengthens my sacred energy, which is similar to martial energy in some situations. But sacred energy can grow stronger with mental strength and the strength of one's resolve as well. It is a little unstable that way, but it is related to your growth and self-righteousness—It's not quite the right word.

But the more I believe in myself and what I do, the stronger my energy. It doesn't quite fit the name, but the other energies have a similar pattern as Alzara roi Kalam's curse energy.

"Martial energy. Train your body and martial arts. Magical energy. Practice magic. Underworld energy. Live in the Underworld." Yanael noticed that she had started rambling and hurriedly finished making her point.

"...Got it." Zach nodded slowly.

"Since I have world essence energy, I have to devour something with it or train in a way that is like training the world, I guess?"

"...Something like that," Alzara unhelpfully added.