Beyond the Script: The Extra Who Stole the Mangakyo

Chapter 32: Chapter 32

Chapter 32 – A Shiny Surprise

(Alden's POV)

I sat cross-legged on my dorm room floor, staring at the crimson egg resting on my desk.

It hadn't moved. No ominous energy spikes, no cracks, nothing. Just an ordinary-looking egg... except it was far from ordinary.

"Alright, how do I hatch you?"

No response.

I sighed, rubbing my temples. In the game, this egg never hatched. It was just a cool collectible that players could brag about. But this was reality.

And I wasn't about to carry around a giant egg forever.

I placed my hand over it, channeling a bit of mana. If magical beasts were anything like weapons or artifacts, then mana infusion should do something... right?

The moment my mana touched the egg—

Crack!

A faint glow pulsed from within.

My heart skipped a beat.

"Oh... oh, it's actually hatching."

I barely had time to process it before the entire egg shattered, sending tiny shards of glowing shell across my desk.

A soft, warm light flooded the room.

And then—

A tiny, white-furred fox tumbled out, landing directly into my lap.

Wait. White?

I blinked, staring at the small creature now curled up against my chest.

Weren't Nine-Tailed Beasts supposed to be red or golden? @@novelbin@@

This one had pure white fur, almost silver under the light.

"Did I just get the shiny Pokémon?" I muttered.

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The tiny fox slowly opened its eyes—a glowing shade of amethyst.

It yawned, its fluffy tails twitching, before nuzzling into my shirt like a lazy cat.

...This thing was supposed to be a divine calamity?

I poked its cheek.

"Hey, aren't you supposed to be all-powerful or something?"

The fox lifted its head, blinking at me. Then, without warning—

Chomp.

I froze.

The little creature had just bitten my finger.

"...You little—"

[Hmph. Insolent human.]

I flinched, nearly dropping it. That voice—it just spoke directly into my mind!

The tiny fox tilted its head, its fluffy ears twitching.

[Who dares wake me from my slumber?]

"...Me?" I said dumbly.

It stared at me for a long moment before letting out a tiny huff.

[Tch. I expected more from my summoner.]

Summoner? Oh, right. I guess hatching the egg meant I had officially contracted this thing.

I sighed, rubbing my temples. I just woke up an overpowered mythical creature.

And it was judging me already.

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The White Nine-Tails

Alright, time to gather some intel.

"What exactly are you?" I asked, crossing my arms. "You're not like the usual Nine-Tailed Beasts from the game."

The fox flicked its tail, staring at me with an almost smug expression.

[Of course not. I am superior to them. My kind was thought to be extinct long ago. I am a Celestial Nine-Tailed Beast.]

Celestial? That wasn't in the game's lore.

"Are you saying you're different from the usual Nine-Tails?"

[Hmph. Unlike those common flame-tailed mutts, my power surpasses mere fire. Celestial Nine-Tails possess dominion over pure mana itself.]

My breath hitched.

That was way beyond what I expected.

Pure mana control? That meant this thing wasn't bound by any single elemental affinity. Instead, it could manipulate raw mana freely.

A broken ability.

"You're telling me I just picked up a cheat code?" I muttered.

The fox yawned. [Perhaps. But you have yet to prove yourself worthy of me.]

I pinched the bridge of my nose. Great. I just got a tsundere mythical beast.

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"Well, if you're going to be sticking around, I should probably name you," I said, watching as the fox stretched on my lap.

It glanced up at me. [Hmph. Very well. I shall accept a name... if it is worthy.]

I rolled my eyes. "You're acting like I'm about to name you 'Fluffy' or something."

The fox visibly cringed.

I smirked. "Relax, I've got something better."

I thought for a moment. A name fitting for a white Nine-Tailed Beast, something that matched its celestial nature.

"How about... Shiranui?"

The fox froze.

A pause. Then—

[Shiranui...]

The name echoed in my mind.

Then, the little beast lifted its head high, tails swaying behind it.

[Yes. This name shall do.]

I let out a breath. "Glad you approve, Your Majesty."

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New Status Window

I pulled up my status window, curious to see if Shiranui had been added.

⟪ Status Window ⟫

Name: Alden Blackwood

Race: Human

Rank: E

Affinity: None

Mana Circuits: Reinforced (Purified)

- Basic Stats -

Strength: E

Agility: E+

Intelligence: C

Mana: E+

Stamina: E

- Skills -

• Kamui – Spatial manipulation

• Mind Control – Limited mental influence

• Illusion Arts – High-level visual and sensory illusions

• Advanced Mana Control – Increased efficiency in mana usage

- Weapon Arts -

Five Forms of the Crimson Moon (5-Star) [0/5 Unlocked]

First Form: Lunar Severance – A devastating single slash that cuts through mana defenses.[9% profiency]

Shadow Fang Dagger Art (3-Star) [5% Proficiency]

Swift Blade Style (2-Star) [30% Proficiency]

Phantom edge sword(2 star)[37% Proficiency]

Shadow Step Footwork (2-Star) [45% Proficiency]

( copied using sharagan from other students

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- Beast Companion -

• Shiranui (Celestial Nine-Tailed Beast) – Rank Unknown

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I shut the window.

I had officially gained one of the rarest creatures in existence. A literal walking nuke of mana.

But... if I had found this egg, what else was different from the game?

The protagonist never got this. The game never mentioned Celestial Nine-Tails.

Something was changing.

And I wasn't sure if that was a good thing.

Shiranui curled up on my lap, its small body rising and falling with slow, even breaths.

I sighed, running a hand through my hair.

"Guess I'll have to figure things out as I go."