Chapter 10 CATCHING ATTENTION
Roshan immediately got into his fighting stance as he grabbed his sword.
Taking light steps toward the source of the sound.
A large pig-like creature with the head of a rodent jumped out of the bush, taking Roshan by surprise. Due to his speed and agility, he avoided the attack.
The creature looked like a giant rat, but the protruding biceps on all four limbs contrasted with its thin body, making its ribs visible. It was an ugly shape.
The nauseating smell made Roshan cringe.
“Crystal Iris activate,” he mentally said.
[Raret]
[Level 1]
[Ability: Poison]
[HP: 10/10]
Now that his Crystal Iris had leveled up, he could see the health points of his opponent.
“Hmmm… poison, that would explain this horrible stench,” Roshan thought, pointing his weapon at the growling beast.
‘Ssssssssst’ Green gas flowed from the beast’s skin pores.
[Poison detected]
[HP reduced by 5]
[HP: 195/200]
Roshan felt his energy drain as he inhaled the poison.
[HP: 190/200]
‘Damnit…’ Roshan raised his sword, ready to end the Raret, but the beast easily evaded the strike. He had underestimated it.
Taking a deep breath.
Ssssssllllllt…
A single swipe ended the beast.
[Poison attribute +1]
“Hmmm… what’s this?” Roshan looked at the attribute. This meant he could use poison now.
No answer.
“Stupid system…” he hissed.
A notification appeared in his head.
[Quest completed]
[Quest Reward: Instant Level Up]
[Level up initiating]
Roshan felt fresh energy pulsate through his veins.
[HOST LEVEL: 11]
[HOST RACE: Greater Human]
[CURRENT ABILITY: None]
[STRENGTH: 21]
[AGILITY: 21]
[SPEED: 21]
[STAMINA: 21]
‹Mage Status›
[Mage Level: 1]
[Mage Abilities Activated]
[Poison Element: 1]
[Mana Control: 0]
[HP: 250/250]
[EXP: 0/250]
Skills Unlocked
[Energy Absorption: Level 3]
[Refill: Level 3]
[Crystal Iris: Level 3]
[SP: 250/250]
[5 free stats obtained]
Roshan was shocked. Was he a mage? How could he be a mage and a soldier? Was it because of the poison he inhaled?
[Would you like to absorb Beast Gem?]
He immediately agreed.
[Energy Absorption activated]
[Poison attribute +5]
[Poison Element: 6]
Roshan moved out of the forest, ignoring the mage levels as another system advantage.
He had 5 free stats to allocate.
[HOST LEVEL: 11]
[HOST RACE: Greater Human]
[CURRENT ABILITY: None]
[STRENGTH: 23]
[AGILITY: 21]
[SPEED: 23]
[STAMINA: 22]
Stronger, just as he wanted.
He tested his poison ability. A green glow appeared on his hands. Placing them on a nearby tree, it corroded and disintegrated. This ability would be very useful.
He walked past the marketplace, reaching the training area. Boys and girls sparred with each other or dummies.
His steady footsteps drew attention.
“Who is that?”
“I don’t know. Never seen him before.”
“He looks weak and pale.”
“Maybe a newcomer.”
Snickers and laughter echoed, but Roshan ignored it. He just wanted to test his skills.
The adrenaline rushed through him. This was what he sought.
He faced a dummy.
‘Now how do I use this thing?’ he thought.
He saw a young boy place his hand on a dummy. Mimicking him, Roshan did the same.
“What level do you want to fight?” a robotic voice asked.
‘Wow,’ Roshan whispered.
“Level 5,” he decided.
The dummy straightened and took a stance.
[«Ding»]
[New Opponent detected]
[Quest: Defeat Opponent]
[Quest Reward: Instant Level Up]
‘This will be fun,’ Roshan smiled.
“Why is he smiling like that?”
“That smile creeps me out.”
“Right, this guy is weird.”
Many paused their fights to watch the newcomer.
Roshan gripped his sword and ran. The dummy blocked his strike but left an opening. The dummy kicked, but Roshan blocked it.
“This will be fun,” he said, rushing forward.
Strike, block, hit, block, strike, block, slice, dodge, punch, block, kick, block, strike, block.
Being non-living, the dummy could fight endlessly.
Roshan’s moves became sluggish from fatigue.
The dummy attacked his head. From the corner of his eye, Roshan dodged so fast onlookers were stunned.
Swipe!
The dummy's head fell to the floor.
Roshan panted, exhausted. He had held back to test himself.
[Quest Completed]
[Level Up Initiating]
[Host has successfully Levelled up]
[Two free stats obtained]
Roshan added the stats to his agility.
Unaware of the commotion, he straightened and walked home, planning to return the next day.
