The Beginning Arc - Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Golden Prince and Rune Hero

It has already been a week every since Sam started entering the gates all over the Philippines. This had indirectly saved the people where these gates are located, there are also several photos of him seen entering the gates in his costume. People were only able to recognize him because of his black sword and his runic mask.

Rumors about the Rune Hero closing the portals started spreading on the internet. It garnered the attention of several countries who are also having trouble with the monsters coming out of the portals.

The Philippines' neighboring countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are all paying attention to the Rune Hero.

Sam was smart enough to leave a lightning clone back at home at all times. So that when the time that the Rune Hero goes into partnership with the Kingscrown Corporation, they will not suspect him as the Rune Hero.

Sam was not the only person to be entering the dungeons though, as several mercenaries, already used to danger and several soldiers entered the dungeons. The first time was really hard as the time that they entered the dungeon, all of their firearms stopped working. They were lucky that they were all able to exit the portal so the second time they entered, they changed to either swords or other cold weapons.

The US was the first one to close a portal with its soldiers wielding swords and other cold weapons. They were soon followed by China, Japan, Russia, and then France.

But people like the Rune Hero still did not appear from the other countries but several people with amazing powers are appearing. There are some people who were able to throw fireballs, heal their companions, take on monsters much longer, and move very fast.

The experts said that the human bodies are adapting to the change of the environment and absorbing a new kind of energy which they call Mana, a reference to the fictional stories about magic.

The people who were able to successfully adapt to Mana are called Hunters and this adaptation was called Awakening. Several cases of people falling asleep also started occurring from all around the world.

Those who had fallen to this illness are just asleep, but the consumption of their lifeforce was multiplied to a terrifying degree.

The doctors are now looking for a cure to this illness. It was also the first time that the doctors from all around the world all gathered to solve this issue. It seems like the threat of the monsters and fear of falling to this kind of illness terrified the officials forcing them to unite temporarily.

Sam was also busy with the construction of an equipment that will hopefully be able to support a person who had fallen to the illness, which he called "Eternal Sleep". Because just like its name, after you fall to this illness, you will be sleeping for eternity until you died.

He had also finished his Measuring Tool which he will now be calling, Rank Measuring Gun. The density of the gates will be divided into six which are: E, D, C, B, A, and S. With E as the lowest and S as the highest.

E = 100, D = 300, C = 500 , B = 700, A = 900, S = 1000+

He did not encounter an S-Rank Gate, but he figured that it will be above the thousand. Sam was also able to identify the different gates when he coincidentally saw the video recording of him entering a gate in which it turns red after that.

So a Red Gate was different to a normal Gate. In a normal Gate, those who enter it can also go out while in a Red Gate, exiting is impossible if the boss of the strongest monster inside the dungeon is killed.

Tomorrow, he will be meeting with his mother to make a deal with the Kingscrown Corporation. Though this is just an act since he did not want his mother to be targeted by others just because her son is the Rune Hero. Though he had no idea what will happen if he reveals his identity.

***

During dinner, Sam and Wendy were eating while they watched the news. Wendy suddenly asked him.

"Son, are you sure that you're going to do this?"

What she meant by that was their act for tomorrow. Although she also knew the reason why Sam was hiding his identity, she also can't help but think that Sam should reveal himself as the person who created the Rank Measuring Gun.

As he was also slightly famous for being a prodigy at a young age, not only that but his prince-like appearance had captured the heart of many young ladies. He was somewhat like a star child and was known even in other countries.

"Yes, mom. I can't claim that I created the tool since it will lead to may questions. How I created the tool? How did I know about the inside of the portals? This will lead to exposing my secret identity as the *cough Rune Hero. But if Rune Hero claimed to have created the tool and just passed it to our corporation for the production and its creation, then it is not that suspicious since Rune Hero was seen entering the dungeon while holding this tool."

"Ohh.....So that's why. But you will claim to have created the Life Support device, right? I mean, you could just say that you take inspiration from the Rune Hero's creation to make the Life Support device."

"Yes. That is what I'm planning, so I can just make an excuse that I was busy creating the device while the Rune Hero is entering the portals. In this way, no one will suspect me being the Rune Hero."

This was his plan and he will stick to it until he created a guild.

"Okay then, just make sure that you arrive early tomorrow so that we will attract attention. As you have said, we can't let the press know that we will be negotiating about it but we can let them find out."

"That's right, this will avoid more suspicions."

Sam and his mother Wendy finished their dinner and went to bed after that.

***

Sam woke up early in the morning, he will act like they had not made an appointment and he had just decided to negotiate with Kingscrown Corporation on a whim.

Heading downstairs, he saw that his mother was also already up and had already cooked breakfast. Her hair was slightly wet and she was still in her bathrobe. If others were to see this, they will surely lose themselves.

Sam had to say that his mother was the most beautiful woman he had seen in his life. Despite her already in her thirties, she still looks like she was in her teens. Her light golden hair was one of the most unique hair he had seen for a Filipino. Her pair of deep blue eyes were like the most beautiful sapphire in the world. Her skin was white as snow, quite literally as she looks like she lacks blood. Her doll-like face was perfectly shaped like the God took his time in creating her.

As he has memories of his past life, Sam sometimes has lewd thought towards his mother. But because 'SHE' is his mother, he always shakes it off. It was not very helpful that she would just sometimes walk around the house in her robes after taking a bath or would sometime just wear a thin nightgown and sneak into his room to sleep with him.

If it weren't for his Godly Will, he would have already eaten her the first time she sneaked into his room wearing a thin nightgown.

"Morning mom."

"Morning son, breakfast is already there, you go ahead and eat first. I'll be dressing upstairs."

Sam nodded and immediately down his food. He had to take a cold shower, and he really need it soon.

***

Standing in front of the Kingscrown Corporation building, Sam attracted the attention of the passerby with his signature costume.

"Look! Isn't that the Rune Hero?"

"Oh my God! I can't believe I'm seeing him in person. Quick! Take a picture of him."

"He does not look strong but he can fight against those monsters so easily. He must be very powerful."

"Tch! I can fight five of him with one hand."

"Hey! Aren't you that guy who peed himself because of a Goblin?"

"Yeah! I also saw him, it was even featured in one of the most funniest reaction when in front of a monster."

The commotion attracted more and more people until the police officer had to take control so that the traffic can go on. They don't dare to talk with the Rune Hero as they knew that their guns will not be able to do anything to him.

Sam's appearance in front of the Kingscrown Corporation spread on the internet and many more people rushed to see him. The press also heard of this and were now all rushing towards the Kingscrown Corporation.

"What do you think is the reason why he is here?"

"I also have no idea. It can't be that he wants to cause trouble with the Kingscrown Corporation. But they are all good people and haven't any issue with them."

"That's right. They even have a charity campaign for the orphanage and home for old people."

While they were talking about the reason why the Rune Hero was standing in front of the Kingscrown Corporation. The door opened and a young boy came out.

His golden hair standing up like a blazing flame and his blue eyes that were like the deep ocean sucks everyone's attention towards him. He had a chiseled face that can be described as 'perfect' while he wears a formal outfit, his gentlemanly aura cause some of the young girls among the crows to squeal.

He was Sam Kingscrown, the 'Golden Prince' attributed to his golden hair and the wealth he possesses. He faced the Rune Hero, a man who is known to have close several dozens of portals all around the nation.

The crowd held their breath as they look at the two staring at each other. No one dared to make any sound as they wait for the two to say something. They then saw Sam opened his mouth and said.

"What's your purpose for coming here?"

His blunt question that lacks any sign of flattery had also earned him one of his nickname, 'The Cold Prince' as he was never been seen with a smile, except when he is in front of the 'Philippines' Pearl' his mother.

"I have a business deal for your mother. Can we talk?"

The Rune Hero answered, not bothered by Sam's straightforward question. But the crowd heard that he had a business deal with the 'Philippines' Pearl' they started guessing what kind of business it would be.

Sam Kingscrown was silent for a few minutes before he nodded.

"Follow me."

And with that, the two entered the building leaving the silent crowd waiting. The press had already arrived at that time and thought that it would be best to wait for the result of their deal.