Chapter 7 SYSTEM QUEST I
His legs carried him back to the house. He walked into the half-destroyed shed to bring out his father’s sword. He held it in his hand; it felt much lighter than before.
Maybe it was because of the increase in his strength, and he smiled at that thought.
He swung it a few times, but the sword didn’t feel right in his hands. It felt like he was being held back from showing his true strength. He gripped the sword tighter and swung it as fast as he could against the shed wall, but nothing happened.
A second later, a long, thin, smooth cut appeared on the wall, and the lower portion of the wall fell down.
The sword hit the floor. Roshan’s fingers widened in shock. He went closer to the wall he had destroyed, placed his fingers on the cut, and flinched as he felt a light burn.
He looked intently at
the sword.
[New Skill unlocked]
That ding echoed in his head again.
[Crystal Iris: Level 1]
What the hell was the Crystal Iris?
[Crystal Iris allows hosts to unlock and inspect certain information on certain things. It can be upgraded.]
Nice…
Roshan thought as he read the information in his head.
He looked at the sword again.
“Inspect…” he thought.
[Crystal Iris activated]
[Lava Sword: Level 35]
[Ability: Allows host to manipulate lava]
[Level 20 Beast Gem detected, equipped with Lava element]
[Would the host like to absorb Gem?]
Wow…
Well, he should not have expected less from his father.
He looked at the sword and shook his head. This was not the right equipment for him. He could still keep the sword for future use, but what did he need the ability for at this moment? Thinking of that, he said,
“Yes, I would like to absorb the Beast Gem.” He smiled anxiously and rubbed his hands greedily.
[Energy Absorption activated]
His smile widened as he felt the familiar calm and energy wash over him.
Then, like the saying goes, “peace before the storm.”
He grabbed his head as he knelt down. The pain was like a jackhammer on his skull. He had forgotten he needed to move this energy around his body, but it was too late; the pain stopped him.
[Level up initiating]
[Host has successfully reached Level 7]
The intense pain didn’t allow him to comprehend the notification as it started again.
[Energy Bar filled]
[Level Up Initiating]
[Host has successfully reached Level 9]
The pain reduced, but he was drenched from head to toe in sweat. His wet clothes made him look like he had just come out of a heavy storm.
His breathing steadied as he lay on his back, taking it slow.
He opened the system and looked at the notifications in front of him.
He marveled at the fact that he had leveled up twice. He was at Level 9 already.
He could feel much stronger and lighter. He smiled.
Now, to look at his status.
[HOST LEVEL: Level 9]
[CURRENT ABILITY: None ]
[STRENGTH: 19 ]
[AGILITY: 18]
[SPEED: 19]
[STAMINA: 17]
[‹Mage Status›]
[Mage Level: 0]
[Magic Ability: None]
[Mana Control: 0]
[HP: 150/150]
[EXP: 0/150]
[Skills Unlocked]
[Energy Absorption: Level 2]
[Refill: Level 1]
[Crystal Iris: Level 1]
[SP: 150/150]
[No free stats obtained]
[Quest: Kill five Level 1 beasts]
[Quest Rewards: Instant Level Up]
[Quest Details: 0/5]
His mouth scrunched up in annoyance as he looked at the quest. He had to kill five… FIVE Level Ones.
He only succeeded in the first quest because the Dim Dog was generally weak, but he still struggled a little just to finally end its life.
Roshan had forgotten that he wasn’t the little boy he used to be.
Roshan stood up and picked up the sword. At least he could sell it and get some coins, and he could repay that kind old man’s deed.
He stood up and made his way to the forest. At least the system didn’t say he had to complete the quest in one day.
He moved in to see two Level 1 beasts. It was obvious they were not friendly to each other as they circled about.
Roshan smiled as he thought of a quick plan.
He would sit back and watch the whole drama unfold, and when they were both weakened, he would strike.
Before him was the fight between a Gotou and a Mahaj—two strong Level 1 beasts with the potential to evolve if they had eaten enough prey.
He knew one needed the other’s Beast Gem to evolve.
The Gotou crouched on its four limbs and growled loudly at the Mahaj.
The Mahaj slithered back and forth, raising its bald head at the beast on its territory.
Gotous are known for their relatively hard hide and the long tusk in the middle of their head. They are strong, which corresponds with their large size.
Most are said to reach King tier within a decade after their birth, and they are very hard to kill.
Mahajs, with a snake-like body and a toad-like head, are known for their slimy attributes and poison. A Level 1 Mahaj would easily kill a Level 5 human with its poison.
They are gifted with extreme speed and possess a bit of intelligence immediately after birth.
