Chapter 34

"I haven't checked the system in quite a while, perhaps I should open it….. I wonder how much my stats have risen." I mumbled to myself while walking down the silent hallway. The command "system activate" was articulated from my mouth as if it was second nature. Saying it in a soft but commanding tone. As the familiar blue hologram popped up, I felt it staring at me, as if demanding to know why I had forgotten about it, leaving it abandoned for such a long time. Staring for a few more seconds, I realised that I had missed out on yet another news that was to be granted to me by the system. Feeling my crystal blue eyes widen in shock as it was met with unexpected news.

"How…..did my stats all rise by 20 in such a short period of time. It usually takes at least one to two years for it to rise this high at the level I have currently upgraded to. Yet, I still have skill points to further upgrade this?" I wondered aloud in visible shock, my initial plan to go to my room now being neglected, thrown into the depths of my head as I came up with a new plan. Afterall, it was still rather early. Perhaps I could borrow one of the training facilities that they have to offer here.

After a few minutes of exploring about the airship and stealing a bit of chocolates that were in the kitchen, I finally found the place to train. Signing in content, glad that I was getting some alone time to test my abilities without the paranoia of people around me and the peace that I was granted during this free time, I was finally able to get to work.

The first thing I did was to check my stats again.

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Truth to be told, I still can't believe how much I was able to level up during this test. I'm currently at level 200, after all it has been quite a few years of farming, having gotten this ability since I was a child. As of now there are five stats- intelligence at level 150, Mana at level 160, Strength at level 156, Agility at level 158, Stamina at level 155

After looking through this one more time and letting the shock sink in, I moved on to training the abilities I had and enjoying the time I had with myself. It felt nice to get some time with myself to focus on training and nothing else.

After three hours of training, I felt the fatigue kicking in, my muscles all screaming at me to stop lest I damage them. My cotton candy coloured hair stuck to my skin as I felt the sweat trickling down from my face, my crystal blue eyes clouded in exhaustion yet oddly enough, also contained a spark of happiness. Feeling that I had done enough training for the day, I decided that it was best to take this chance to retire and enjoy a break. "Well I certainly feel the best I have in quite a while." I blurted out to myself outloud, my voice bouncing against the walls back to me in the seclusion from others I found myself in.

By the time I walked out of the training facility, it was already evening. As I walked down the hallway leading to my room, I heard my footsteps echo back towards me as if to fill the emptiness of the hallway which lacked a single soul but my own.

Reaching the door, I knocked on it with my pale hand, my knuckles slightly touching the door as I realised that it was ajar. Realising that my roommates had yet to give me a reply, I decided to invite myself in.

"Apologies for the intrusion." I announced as I waltzed in, seeing two seemingly familiar faces in that very dorm. What were they doing here? I had absolutely no idea. The people who arranged this must have been out of their minds to ask me to room with these two…... Well, one of them isn't that bad. The one I'm worried about is the pink haired clown that was standing a few meters in front of me. Oh gosh, I hope I walk out of this with my brain cells still intact. Well on the bright side of things, this is surely going to be an interesting experience.

"I guess we're rooming together again, hisoka, lumi!" I greeted with a friendly and cheerful tone, acting as if that conversation in my head had ceased to exist. Seeing a seemingly comfortable bed that was yet to be occupied, I immediately sat on it and made sure to place myself in a 1 metre social distance from hisoka as discreetly as I could be.

"Why if it isnt my little flower~" Hisoka replied with a large smile as he greeted me

"Hahah why yes, hello again hisoka" i replied as i moved towards illumi, feeling more comfortable with him around. Looking up at him, the first thing I noticed was his ebony black locks shining in the light giving it a soft and healthy look. Oh gosh his hair is definitely in better condition than mine.

"Stay away from rho, hisoka." illumi threatened as his eyes narrowed, a menacing aura appearing around him. Momentarily scaring the said clown that the statement was directed to, causing him to scurry to the corner of the room with a pout on his face.

"Also, you can play with my hair if you want rho" he turned to me, the menacing aura around him disappearing as his eyes softened and he gave me one of his rare smiles. Acting as if nothing happened.

"Really!" I asked, not needing a reply. Using just to simply showcase my excitement as my eyes gleamed with happiness a small chuckle emitting from me due to his sudden shift in tone. Taking his words as an invitation, my hands started to move to his soft silky hair as I started to braid it. His hair ran through my fingers smoothly, making both of us feel at peace for a peculiar reason. I proceeded to give him different hairstyles, feeling even happier when I saw illumi enjoying it as I saw the corner of his lips turning upwards into yet another one of his rare smiles.

After a while, I felt my exhaustion coming back to haunt me. Deciding that it was time for my rest, I combed illumi's hair as I undid the latest hairstyle I did on him. Out of the corner of my eye I saw hisoka still sulking as his resigned form stared at the two of us, soon opting to retire for the day instead.

"Thanks for letting me play with your hair lumi" I thanked, a large smile plastered on my face evident, making sure to keep my tone grateful, wanting to showcase my appreciation for lighting up my day quite a bit. After that, I went to wash up and get ready for the night.

After finishing my routine, I went to my comfortable bed for the night. Snuggling up into the warm covers, I felt the sleepiness and exhaustion from the day engulf me into a sea of darkness.