Chapter 18: Adventure Awaits Pt. 1

Oza woke up the next morning to see Harley on his chest purring and sleeping soundly but unfortunately, he needed to get up. He gently shoved him then Harley yawned cutely in his cub form. Oza sat up as he placed Harley on his lap as he called out for Ali.

"Ali."

"Yes Oza?" Ali appeared in front of him.

"What's on our agenda?" he handed Harley to Ali as he stood and stretched. "Oh yeah open stats."

Ali nodded as Oza's stats appeared before him.

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(Oza's Profile!)

Name: Oza Shizaki

Age: 19

Class: Jack-Of-All-Trades

Level: 34

HP: 7,600/7,600

MP: 660

~Stats~

Strength: 94 (10+ effect bonus) (Physical DMG)

Defense: 74 (25+ armor bonus) (Physical Reduction)

Magic: 60 (Magic DMG)

Resistance: 60 (20+ armor bonus) (Magic Reduction)

Speed: 84 (20+ armor & effect bonus)

Spirit: 71 (15+ effect bonus) (Health)

Focus: 71 (Mana)

Available points:"36"

Enhancements:

Assassin's pride- 10+ speed

Berserker's wrath- 15+ strength

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"I'll put the stat points in later. First, we have to talk about some things. My first question out of the three is.. How can Harley see and interact with Ali? Second is can others see Harley now? Then third, what are we having for breakfast?"

Ali and Harley just laughed at the last question. Oza was getting dressed while he was talking with the two.

"To answer you the first question, Oza. Harley is able to see and interact with me due to the fact that you are his master now. Remember in the fight, he wasn't able to see me and only attacked you? Now that he's, quote on quote, part of you, he can freely interact with me."

"Ohhh that makes sense. So, what about the second one?"

"I'll answer that one, Master." Oza nodded at Harley's way so he continued. "I can be materialized when called upon via your new skill, 'Thunder beast summon'. Which grants you the power to use me as you will in battle. Oh, and a bonus whatever your level is the same as mine."

"But overall, will people see you?" Harley thought for a second and concluded his answer.

"Yes, even in this form you call 'cute', people will be able to interact with me." Oza had a confused look on his face but he ignored the question he had in his mind.

"Well, now at least me and Ali now have another companion. We'll we have to meet the suspicious man that pummeled me at the night of the after party. I have to comply with his request. Upon recognizing his power, He can easily put people in danger in which I would rather avoid."

"True. His power far surpasses your own but I certainly see no kind of benefit. Indeed, we can get to Danario, but this might be a trap and if we as much as refuse, he may possibly attack this town." Ali concluded. Oza walked up to Ali and placed his hand on her head and gently caressed it

"There's no need to worry, Ali. If it does end up as a trap, worst case scenario is we make an enemy and if it's not, then we get to Danario with a new ally. So, rest easy. If we ever get into a fight, I have Harley to help me."

Oza gave one of his Signature closed eye smile to ease the tension of the two. They also smiled as Oza got ready to start the day and to meet with the S rank man that assaulted him. He left the inn with Harley on his head as the townspeople noticed him with a pet. Everyone looked at the cub with starry eyes and all wanted to pet him. Harley was enjoying the attention and Oza just smiled. After bidding everyone goodbye, him and Harley left to find Mister plague mask.

The duo walked around trying to find him but they were starting to think he was just lying and threatening Oza to force him to go to Danario quietly. Another hour of walking around the town, Oza and Harley had started to yield as they noticed the sun was already setting.

"This guy wanted me to meet him but doesn't even give a way to contact or even notify him."

"Well did you ask?"

"I- no actually… Well, partially it's his fault so maybe we should look for him agai-"

"Well well well. We meet again, Mr. Oza." Oza slowly turned around to see the man again wearing the same attire as that night.

"So, I'm here."

"Yes, and that would mean only one thing, no? We leave for Danario next week since it's what you wanted. I'll have a carriage waiting for us, and I must say your new pet is pretty powerful." The man smirked and turned his way. "Let's talk some more at the day of our departure. Make sure to be fully equipped and meet me at the main exit. That will be all. See you then, Mr. Oza. tata~"

"Yeah.. See you too." Oza watched as the man's figure slowly disappeared from view "I will never be able to tell what that man is planning." Oza sighed.

"Well, Master, you know at our level we are most likely closer now to mid-tier E ranks. We have a long way to go, but I suggest in the week we have left, we better get ready and use those random boxes Ms. Ali has been mentioning."

"You're right about that much Harley. We'll test out what we can do in the coming days and hope by the end of the week, we'll be at least be able to go up against an S rank."

"Yes, Master. Now we must return home"

"Yes yes."

As they walked, they had a small talk and enjoyed their new friendship. They both returned home and Oza again sat on his bed as Harley laid on his lap. Ali appeared and greeted them both.

"So, what happened with the man? I'm sorry I wasn't able to come. I had to scout out any suspicious activity, especially of the boy."

"No, it's fine. The meeting went smoother than expected, but still can't say I trust him. We also leave in a week."

"So, what are your plans 'til then?"

Oza thought for a second as Ali and Harley awaited his answer. He came to a conclusion as he looked up at Ali.

"Ali.. Let's use the random boxes."