Vilince

I always admired the powerful heroes that protect the innocents against the crazy strong monsters that terrorize our world. One day, I will gain a high level ability and become one of those heroes I admire. Is what I expected, but what can I do with my level one ability?! No matter, with hard work and perseverance, I will surpass this crappy level system and become a hero!

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Level One Isn't Weak!

The squad took a detour to the gun range and collected a few weapons.

"Get the impulse rounds! As many as you can hold!" [Bryan]

They equipped themselves with non-lethal projectiles that were meant for immobilization.

Following Bryan's lead, they returned to their camp. Brawls were still going on, and somehow Adam ended up fighting multiple squads on his own.

He may have had his clothing torn to shreds, but his condition was near peak.

"No. Just follow our objective." [Bryan]

Considering all factors, Bryan believed Adam to come out on top.

"First, locate our target." [Bryan]

Acknowledging the plan, they hunted for squad 2.

("They're nowhere to be seen!") [Leo]

("Where could they have gone?") [Howard]

As they moved around, the squad decided on splitting up.

"Use your radio when you find them." [Bryan]

As soon as they went their separate ways Howard's feet sank into the ground.

"You're from the same squad as that behemoth of a guy, aren't you?" [Soldier]

Howard quickly grasped his situation.

("Us splitting up was a trap, huh.") [Howard]

He quickly whipped out a handgun, but it was kicked out of Howard's hand before he could even aim.

"Too slow. You can wait here until the event is over." [Soldier]

"You can't think that's the only thing I had on me." [Howard]

Howard reached for his radio, in which the soldier responded by stomping it as Howard's hand touched it.

The radio was crushed under the soldier's heel. Though it was unfavorable for Howard, he continued to smile.

He grabbed the soldier's leg and punched the calf.

A sharp pain shot up his leg as Howard continued to strike several other points. By the end of it, the soldier fainted from shock.

"Don't underestimate my level 6 Combat Rating." [Howard]

Though his ability was able to grasp his opponent's weakness', it wasn't going to help him get out of the muddy pit he was in.

Leo was fending off two soldiers, one with the ability to manipulate lightning and the other capable of creating some sort of transparent veil.

He ducked under a punch and fired two impulse rounds straight into the soldier's chest.

Is what he said until he realized the soldier was still standing.

The soldier brushed off the spot he was shot.

"Impulse rounds are lightning based. They don't have any effect on me, you dolt." [Lightning Soldier]

He then fired two rounds at the veiled soldier. Unexpectedly, they also came out unscathed.

"My ability acts as an armor and insulator. Projectiles in general don't really work on me." [Veiled Soldier]

Looking down at his gun, he holstered it.

"Huh. That puts things into perspective. At least I've got this thing." [Leo]

Grabbing his radio, Leo spoke into it.

"Guys! I found some squad 2 members!" [Leo]

"Um… Just wait a sec guys." [Leo]

He attempted the radio a few more times.

"Hm. I wonder why it isn't working?" [Leo]

"...I fried it a few minutes ago." [Lightning Soldier]

"You couldn't have told me that earlier?" [Leo]

"Okay, thanks for telling me anyway." [Leo]

He then chuckled at his situation.

Two Steps Ahead