Chapter 24: Training (Part 2)
Arthur:
[Assistant System]
[Skill Level Up]
[Skill II Light Muscles (Level 1)] ----> [Skill II Light Muscles (Level 2)]
(Permanent Strength +2 Increase)
(Permanent Agility +2 Increase)
[Skill II Light Muscles (Level 2)] ----> [Skill II Light Muscles (Level 3)]
(Permanent Strength +2 Increase)
(Permanent Agility +2 Increase)
Those days I remained in prison helped me greatly increase my strength, as I reached level 3 of the [Light Muscles] skill.
Great, nothing remains before reaching the third evolution of the skill. I'm at level 3, and it requires 6,000 push-ups to reach the next level.
"This is your food for today." The guard appeared at the door and gave me the food.
"Ah, it's mealtime." I stepped forward to take it.
Suddenly, the guard spat on my bread, "Monster." and left after that word.
"Ugh... you didn't have to do that, huh?" I went to the food tray. I looked at the spit with a frown, tore off the part of the bread that had the spit, and ate.
This guard is trash. It doesn't matter, I must return to training. When I reach the third evolution, I'll get out of here and teach you a good lesson.
—
Terius:
The camp, inside Commander Terius' tent, a week had passed since Arthur's imprisonment.
"Commander Terius, I'll go on an expedition to explore the forest around us. Dark kept annoying me, saying there's a great danger inside the forest that threatens our existence," said the right-hand deputy, Dran.
"How kind of you toward her." I looked at him with a meaningful smile. "Well, the fact that we're on the outer borders of the most dangerous forest in the world makes her fear both reasonable and unreasonable. Beasts of rank B and A won't leave their zones in the middle and central areas of the forest. And since we're in the outer zone, the strongest beast here is of rank D."
"Speaking of beasts, how was the Death and Life Arena this time?" I asked.
"It was very exciting," he replied.
"Oh… tell me the details."
"First, the slave didn't die, and it was discovered that he possesses three abilities," he said proudly.
"What!!!? Three abilities! Are you sure about that?" I was shocked.
"Yes, confirmed by Dark."
"This is a golden egg; we must not lose it."
"Regarding that, I imprisoned him and am trying to make him join the mercenaries."
"Good job, Dran," I praised him.
"You may go and confirm whether there really is a threat inside the forest."
"Permission granted then, Commander Terius." The right-hand deputy Dran left the tent.
—
Wall Watcher Seimen:
The camp, right wooden wall, the night of Commander Terius's meeting with the right-hand deputy Dran.
The mercenary camp was on the borders of the outer region of the forest, located between a mountain and a forest.
There was a right wooden wall for observing the forest, and a front wooden wall with a gate leading outside the camp.
The lower and left sides were covered by the mountain.
Currently, Arthur was in the middle of the camp, leaning toward the right side.
On the right wooden wall, there were many watchers wearing robes and holding staffs in their hands—it was obvious they were mages.
Among the standing watchers, I was gazing at the dark forest scenery ahead of me, feeling bored and sleepy.
When will the replacement come? I'm starting to feel drowsy. That bastard is always late; one day I'll kill him. Hmm… what's that?
Suddenly, in the view before me, many blue dots began appearing at the edge of my vision. In disbelief, I rubbed my eyes, but they didn't disappear.
What are these dots, for hell's sake? Eyes? Are you telling me a beast is watching us? Impossible, no beast this intelligent exists in this area.
"Hey, I've arrived, you can go now."
"Come quickly… come quickly… do you see what I see?" I rushed and pulled him.
"What… there?! Hmm, nothing, just the usual darkness. What's wrong with you? Are you trying to scare me? My friend, I'm really sorry for being late." A look of confusion appeared on his face.
"No, I'm sure there were many blue dots just a moment ago, but now they've all vanished." Am I really hallucinating?
"Look, my friend, go get plenty of sleep." The watcher patted my shoulder and started pushing me down from the wall.
"But... ah... okay, tomorrow then." And so, I gave up and went down. I think I'm hallucinating; I'll refrain from reporting what I saw.
—
Arthur:
The camp, prison, less than a week after Commander Terius's meeting with the right-hand deputy Dran.
The [Light Muscles] skill level increased on the first day to level 4.
[System]
[Skill Level Up]
[Skill II Light Muscles (Level 3)] ----> [Skill II Light Muscles (Level 4)]
(Permanent Strength +2 Increase)
(Permanent Agility +2 Increase)
And on the fifth day, the skill level increased to level 5.
[Skill II Light Muscles (Level 4)] ----> [Skill II Light Muscles (Level 5)]
Hahahahahahaha… finally, for the first time, a third-evolution skill! I looked at the system window with a crazy smile on my face.
[Congratulations, you have obtained Skill III. Your work and effort have borne fruit. You did not disappoint me. You're starting to understand me.]
[I'm starting to think whether I should forgive your initial stupidity.]
[System]
[Skill Level Up]
[Skill II ---> Skill III]
[You have reached the limit of Skill II]
[Choose a skill from the following two:]
– [Muscle Rage]
[Description: The strong are very dangerous when angry.]
(Permanent Strength +20 Increase)
(Permanent Agility +10 Increase)
"Special Skill (Positive): Rage"
– Effects: Increases Strength attribute by 50%. Increases Agility attribute by 25%.
– Duration: 10 seconds
– Cooldown: 5 minutes
– [Flexible Muscles]
[Description: You don't have a normal body.]
(Permanent Strength +10 Increase)
(Permanent Agility +20 Increase)
"Special Skill (Positive): Freedom"
– Effects: Increases Strength attribute by 25%. Increases Agility attribute by 50%.
– Duration: 10 seconds
– Cooldown: 5 minutes
I didn't bother thinking; it was obvious the two skills were divided—one for strength and one for agility. Without hesitation, I chose the [Muscle Rage] skill.
[Skill II Light Muscles (Level 5)] ----> [Skill III Muscle Rage (Level 1)]
Hehehe... you disgusting guard, I've endured you for 13 days. Time to have some fun with you. A wicked smile appeared on my face, and my eyes instantly changed to bright blue with sharp pupils.
—
[States]
[Character:
– Name and surname: Arthur Field
– Ethnicity: human
– Ability: Learning – Rank S
– Level 3 (400/190)
– Statistics Points: 0
]
[Properties:
– Strength: 17 + (81)
– Agility: 8 + (47)
– Defense (Vitality, Resistance): 7 + (20)
– Intelligence (mana): 10
]
[Skills:
– [Skill I I'm not thirsty (Level 1)]
– [Skill II Stacked Damage Resistance (Level 1)]
– [Skill I Sword Art of the Field Family (Level 1)]
– [Skill II Rapid Cell Evolution (Level 1)]
– [Skill I Burning Hand (Level 3)]
– [Skill II Warrior Miner (Level 3)]
– [Skill II Blood Will (Level 1)]
– [Skill II Greater Pain Resistance (Level 1)]
– [Skill II Big Muscles (Level 1)]
– [Skill I Street Fighting (Level 1)]
– [Skill II Beast of Lightning (Level 1)]
– [Skill III Muscle Rage (Level 1)]
– [Skill I Fatigue Resistance (Level 1)]
]