"I'll go first!" Mike took a slight pause and added... "System view Ability list"
And immediately came the voice of the system...
#INITIATING COMMAND - VIEWING ABILITY LIST#
"Wow!, it seems I was right, there are some new features."
Mike called out as he read out the notifications on the system window.
[ Ping! - Host has Acquired an Ability " TELEKENISIS" ]
[ Ping! - Due to the Host already possessing this ability, it's effects will be stacked. ]
[ Ping! - Current capacity of matter controllable by the Host has increased ]
[ ABILITY LIST ]
[ unregistered Abilities =2 ]
[ 1: Monarch of Time. ]
[ Ability Ranking :???? ]
[
[ 2: Monarch of Space. ]
[ Ability Ranking :???? ]
[
[ MAIN ABILITY TITTLE ]
[ {Monarch of Space and Time.} ]
[ Registered Abilities ✅ =1]
[ 3: Telekinesis. ]
[ Ability Ranking : A+ ]
[
After listening to Mike call out his Abilities, Mio's eyes lit up in intrigue but she remained calm and collected. "(...she's definitely mad at me...what do I do now?, how do I fix this?)" Mike thought, glancing at the cold and composed Mio.
"You actually have three abilities, isn't that cheating?"
Chloe came on, her eyes glued to Mike who was sitting right next to her, and her mind swelling with multiple questions that needed answers.
"What do you mean 'cheating'?", Mike asked, his expression calm and collected, but with a hint of amusement.
"I mean, you have three abilities, that's not fair!", Chloe replied, her voice laced with a mix of frustration and curiosity.
"Fair?", Mike repeated, his eyebrow raised in question.
"Yeah, fair! You have three abilities, and I only have one. That's not exactly a level playing field, is it?", Chloe explained, her eyes narrowing slightly.
"Well, I didn't exactly choose to have these abilities. It just kinda happened," Mike said, his shoulders shrugging slightly. "Besides, having multiple abilities doesn't necessarily mean I'll be stronger than you. It just means I'll have more options to work with.", Mike added, his eyes locked onto Chloe's.
Mio, who had been quietly observing the conversation, suddenly spoke up. "Aren't you guys forgetting the more important topic, I don't know...like the Ranking system?!!
"oh! Yeah, you're right., uhh...System, Could you explain the ability rankings in more details?!"
Mike had been looking for a way to halt the awkward conversation with Chloe and it seemed that Mio came to his rescue. Chloe shot a sharp glare at Mike as he explains what the system informs him.
#ANSWER- ABILITY RANKING INDICATES HOW POWERFUL AN ABILITY IS, WOULD YOU LIKE TO VIEW THE "RANK LIST"#
On hearing that Mike asks the others to view the "Rank List". And they quickly initiated the command.
[ *RANK LIST* ]
[ 1: E-Rank - { Lowest rank } ]
[ 2: D-Rank{ Slightly higher than "E" } ]
[ 3: C-Rank { Mid-low Rank } ]
[ 4: B-Rank { Mid-tier Rank } ]
[ 5: A-Rank { High Rank } ]
[ 6: S-Rank { Exceptional Rank } ]
[ 7: SS-Rank { Elite Rank } ]
[ 8: SSS-Rank { Legendary Rank } ]
[ 9: SR-Rank { Supreme Rank } ]
[ 10: SSR-Rank { Special Supreme Rank } ]
[ 11: X-Rank { Mysterious Rank } ]
[ 12: XX-Rank { Extreme Rank } ]
[ 13: XXX-Rank { Ultimate Rank } ]
[ 14: EX-Rank { Transcendence } ]
[ Possibilities of new Rankings is at 50% ]
Their eyes widened in surprise after viewing the Rank list, Mio had something to say but held it in as she didn't want to admit or compliment Chloe in the slightest, but Mike had nothing to worry about as he spoke without hesitation...
"Wow...I guess your really powerful to be ranked that high. My telekinesis even after getting boosted is only an A+ Rank..."
"Your one to talk, you have other broken abilities, I can't believe your sulking right now. What a greedy guy."
Chloe came on aggressive but with reason after Mike's remarks.
"Don't forget there might be more rankings in the future, so I wouldn't be so happy if I were you."
Mio had spoken up, her indifference growing by the moment, and immediately Chloe shot back.
"Would it kill you to give me a complement!"
Although Chloe's reply was loud, yet Mio didn't say a word and acted as if she didn't hear her.
Chloe made to continue the conversation but Mike stepped in with the important question...
"Umm...what about you Mio?, did you get something new?"
There was a deafening silence mixed with anticipation, and then...
"I won't tell...that's it!, Mikey, freeze time, now"
For some reason Mio felt more agitated by the question as she drew closer to Mike.
"Wait, what are you two gonna..."
"Uh! Okay!" *snap*
Before Chloe could interfere with the lot, time was instantly frozen again, this time Chloe was without consciousness.
Mike moved closer to Mio and grabbed her hand.
"You jerk!" *smack* as soon Mio came to, she smacked Mike's chest and leaned closer to him in a warm embrace. Tiny beads of tears formed in her closed eyelids, her arms tightly rapped around him not wanting to let go.
"...why are you...suddenly on her side...and giving her more attention than me huh?!"
Mio complained with heartbreaking sobs cutting through her words.
"I...I was only trying to be friendly that's all, I wasn't..."
"But you're my 'Mikey!, you promised you won't leave me right?"
Mio cut him off before he could finish. Mike's gaze fell on the sobbing Mio who also met his gaze, her blue eyes sparkling with tears as she continued...
"Let's make it official, become my boyfrie... no!, let's get married right now, and have 3 kids and a cute dog in a *uhm!*..."
Mike had put his palm on her mouth, stopping her from continuing her rambling. He gazed into her shiny blue eyes intently, as they darted around in confusion, he took sigh and said...
"Mio, I know how you feel about me, and trust me, I feel the same way even more than you know. Sometimes it drive's me crazy just thinking about you. Your dazzling eyes, your soft juicy lips and when you smile...it feels like the universe itself is frozen and all I wanna do is just stare at you endlessly, till the end of time."
Mio's eyes widened in surprise as she stared at Mike's serious face. It was evident in his expression that he meant every word he said, and Mio, knowing this, her heart became restless, beating faster and fiercer than ever before.
"...but" Mike paused slightly, Mio's stare screamed 'Attention' as he added "we have to focus on survival for now "
"But *mph*" Mike's grip on her mouth slightly tightened as Mio tried to say something.
"For now, our priority is survival, we can't afford any distractions. But I promise you...I will leave you and when we're finally safe, we will be together forever."
Mike concluded and slowly removed his hands from her mouth and pushed himself back, away from Mio who was still hugging him.
"I-if that's the case then I'll wait " Mio said as her face lit up with a bright smile, enhancing her goddes-like charms.
"Wait a minute...were you actually jealous just now?" Mike inquired lightening the mood with a grin on his face."
Mio's snow white cheeks suddenly burning red as she defended herself "no I wasn't!"
"Yeah yeah sure, whatever!" *snap*
Mike snapped everything back to normal.
"...do!" The frozen Chloe had finally completed her previously paused sentence as soon as everything went back to normal.
"Huh?!, how come you two are standing so close...don't tell me.." Chloe let out a gasp and continued.."you already froze and unfroze time didn't you?!"
The lot glanced at each other with a smile, which only confused Chloe even more.
"The supplies we have currently will only last us for five days, after that we have to go out in search of more"
"You haven't...."
"I suggest we train our butts before then!"
The duo didn't let Chloe have a say in the matter as they concluded.
"Somebody answer my question!!!"