The awakening of the class
I finally got a moment to start thinking about the things that are going on and to consider the situation I am in. As much as I try to accept everything as it is and just keep moving forward, I may end up sacrificing something important at the moment I least expect, including my fellow travelers.
We each decided to go to rest as they wanted the rest of the day and tomorrow we will proceed to the second floor. In the situation we are in, we prefer to stay a little away from the village and focus on training and strengthening ourselves for the next challenge. In addition to giving a little rest after so many complications.
Each of us followed a different path and I decided to stay in a place away from both the forest of Thyrus and the village of Trinty, I went to the other side of the dome, opposite the one we entered that day.
I wasn't in the mood for sleep or anything and I also wanted to explore the region a little.
The place is a very open area, few trees and a stretch of river that goes towards the village which they use.
I decided to sit in the shade at the foot of the tree next to the stream and started to remember all the events that have happened since then.
At first I thought it was just a ruined and abandoned place, I meet other people who know the place and an entire village. I got closer to the residents, since they helped me with the basic things of my day to day, I even say in combat and training tips. I was unable to awaken my class and the Tower is full of challenges and unforeseen events that can be fatal.
I met someone who was not governed by the laws of the Tower, but who alone was enough to generate enormous confusion.
I hadn't stopped to think about it before, but he had said he was a Primordial Imeruani, that means he wasn't just anyone, besides, it seems that I have some connection with his race.
Not only do I eat the Tower too!
But he gave the title of the Imeruani of the Tower to "Imeruani of Destruction" and he is the "Imeruani of the Earth". Are there more Imeruanis related to the elements? So it means that he would have more than one brother ... Probably many brothers ...
But if he says he is a brother, then it must be a specific lineage ?!
But if Thyrus was a good guy and this Imeruani from Torre seems to be a bad guy, it means that you can't trust everyone ... But I'm not sure that I will have the opportunity to meet them anytime soon.
On the other hand, we have already started the floors towards the top and the challenges only tend to get worse. The others must have already achieved new skills and more defined classes, while I still don't know what to do to get mine… The Tower Administrator said that the class is defined by the individual's soul. Does my soul have an Imeruani relationship?
Thyrus was not part of the Tower system and the Tower itself was unable to find it. Which means I was not able to identify you in the system. The same is true for me, so it must be something like that?
I can take the risk of never waking up a class then ... And how would I survive the floors from now on?
There is still that mystery of the voice and the radiant skill, which is probably not registered in the Tower and that is why I did not have to pronounce it to perform. On the other hand, I don't know how to reproduce that, besides that it only works once since the sword evaporated after the blow ...
- Ah….
Just seeing the amount of problems, makes me want to sigh more and more…
But luckily I got another sword thanks to that miracle of defeating a legendary monster.
What I hadn't noticed at the time ...
| Sword - Heavenly Treasure |
| Jadi - January of the twelve months of Anualis |
| "The oldest" |
It is to be expected from a legendary treasure! It looks like it's a heavenly-level treasure that is part of a collection of twelve weapons! Besides, I got the sword for "January"! It must be the first in the collection! I don't know if it was a good idea to leave something incredible with someone who is capable of dying to a slime if he doesn't use a lot of effort and concentration….
- Aaaaahhh ...….
Really! It is every thing that happens to me. But I still haven't figured out what she meant in her description.
| Jadi is the sword of the "eldest of the brothers" and, therefore, has the power to protect his younger brothers from all dangers. The greater the threat, the greater your determination. In addition, he knows and understands all of his little brothers. Able to put themselves in their shoes to understand their needs. |
This seems more like a story than a description ... But I believe that the greater the risk, the more power it has or something.
I haven't had the opportunity to train with her yet and I also don't know if she is able to withstand that secret radiant ability, I think I will name this ability ... "Radiant Cut". Huumm… it's not a creative name, but I think it will do for now.
If I knew how radiant cutting works, it would be less risky to try this with this sword. But just the fact that I think it is possible to lose her with a blow like that, makes me feel bad for having given her as a gift.
I think for now I will focus on using it only with fencing skills and focus on melee attacks. I will use an ordinary spare sword in case I need to use the radiant cut again (if I remember).
Thinking about the Tower now, it seems that it does not follow an order in the pattern of the floors, so each floor is of a randomly chosen type. This makes preparation difficult and increases the risk. The fact that I didn't find anyone else in the Tower is something that worries me more and more, the inhabitants of the village are the only ones we know and there is something very wrong with them.
My suspicion that they are creations of the Tower is increasingly visible. Thyrus said it has been a long time since the Tower changed and is the way it is today, in addition to manipulating their minds. But it is the fact that there are no elderly people among the inhabitants of the village that further confirms this theory.
If the Tower has been this way for a long time and Thyrus has been chased for a long time, why is their oldest inhabitant someone who hasn't even reached the age of forty? Do they offer sacrifices to the Tower when they reach the older age? Except that the Tower would gain something from that? She has already received and still receives several challengers. Depending on the inhabitants of the village is disadvantageous. What makes things more obvious is that they are not real people, but people created by the system just to meet the needs of travelers, which makes less sense yet to need sacrifices.
But Ryan was not in the crowd that gathered in front of the Tower ... so there is still a chance that they may still be real people, but I still cannot understand their existence.
For now, understanding this will still not bring any benefit. I have to focus on being prepared for tomorrow ... But thinking about this issue now, I believe that Athenim and fairies, as well as all creatures in the forests, are registered by the Tower as monsters and training and evolution animals, while in reality they are creatures with intelligence and feelings… of course, each one with his own level. A rabbit is a rabbit and a fairy is a fairy. The difference is clear, and the purpose is totally different. Anyway, nature works that way, each one playing their part in the cycle. But how did I end up getting to that point?! ...
- Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh ...
Sometimes I think I have no way.
I decided to go and train a little and try to find out more about how the sword works.
***
The day passed and I camped in that place where I was, hunted my own dinner and ended up sleeping right there. It reminded me of my time as a lone traveler, so I had no difficulty with that. When morning came, I went to meet the others in front of the Tower as we had agreed, but it seems that I arrived very early… I think I was excited to go to the next floor. I feel that the sooner I get as high as I can from the Tower, the faster I can keep my promise to Thyrus. I will certainly not forget it and every day I will remember that I have a mission (which is… discover my mission…. = = ").
I was waiting sitting by the gate, when something totally weird happened, or rather, someone totally unheard of appeared ...
A man-animal half of wolf features, wearing strange black clothes, walked towards the entrance to the Tower ...
He looks very different from a werewolf who is a type of monster, but had a wolf face and fur on his entire body, but surprising human behavior.
Surprised to see someone new, I stood up, my face a little startled, and asked:
- You happen to be a new challenge…
Huh ?! What is that? The closer he got, the stronger the smell of… death… was perceived.
Who is this guy?! Even I, who am not at all skilled in detecting the magic or the presence of other people, could feel that bloody aura. The intimidation he conveyed made me fall to the ground, as if he were slapping me in the face so that I would recognize my position in front of him ...
However, he continued with a serious expression and without moving any muscle unnecessarily, until:
- I'll say it just this once, but I think you must have heard it from someone before. Give up that Tower before it ends up dying for no reason, you shouldn't be here.
But when I heard that I couldn't let this pass, not after everything happened ...
- Wait a minute!...
I grabbed his shoulder trying to keep him from entering the Tower.
But now his death was beginning to take shape.
- Drop my jacket.
Jacket? What? What is it?!
- If I say that again, I will make you want to die.
- But what you said is something I can't pass up!
I then released my hand from his "jacket", but he didn't want to turn to me ...
- I'm sure I didn't say anything wrong.
- But it didn't complete with the rest of the truth. I shouldn't be here, but this is where I want to be. I will keep my promise in that Tower, even if I die for no reason.
…
- I see you've already lost your love for your life.
- Huh? What do you mean by that?!
- For your courage I will forgive you for the jacket, but next time I intend to discount for your ignorance.
And without turning to me, he entered the Tower and disappeared from my view. The doors closed again.
Now I feel angry! He may even be strong and smell like death, but not even looking at me when he's talking is revolting! If he considers me nothing, then it wasn't even to have talked to me!
Although if he had just ignored me I would have been upset too, but now I am much more than upset!
- Lyunil?! ...
- WHAT?!!
I looked back, but then I realized that it was Kaule who was now looking at my face with concern.
- Did something happen?
- Sorry… I just met a wolf guy who made me mad…
- Wolf?
- Yes, he's like Kartaju, but with a wolf lineage… and he's a super boring guy!
- Hahaha ... it looks like your morning was very busy! It's good to save that anger for the second floor challenge!
- I'll do it!
Next came Adrick and Raild. Adrick looked very excited for the next challenge while Raild looked as dejected as ever. Looking now from this perspective, the two are really the opposite of each other.
- Will I be able to break some enemies this time? This Tower has nothing to do but challenge it!
- How can you get so agitated so early, by chance, even your child's spirit?
- I think you will be the first one I will break, lazy boar!
(It looks like the nickname has changed again)
- Step! I don't have all that spirit that you have to fight with you. Well, well, it looks like someone hasn't been late today!
- Look who says that, arriving at a time like this!
After I answered him, he looked away without wanting to answer.
- Since we are all here, we can start the second floor then!
Kaule then, after saying this, went on. It seems that now they can open the door without needing me. But they still prefer me to take care of the cube and the entrances to the floors.
We were then transported to another room.
[Level 1 - Floor 02]
[Walking combat]
The room we were in had a door and various types of equipment, but all to battle.
[Attention players, get ready for the first round. When you're ready, go through to the coliseum where the fights will take place. Only after finishing a round can they return to this room to prepare for the next one. Good fight for everyone!]
- Coliseum ?! (Me)
- I can finally break someone! (Adrick)
- I hope there are not many enemies ... (Kaule)
- Damn… there is more than one battle ... (Raild)
I looked at the three and asked if they needed anything more. But it seems that we are all ready…
***
PoV - ???
That boy got my jacket dirty. I clean the place where he put his hand. Despite not having anything special, he has a lot of courage ... I think that already makes him special, someone who is not afraid to die is because he has nothing left to lose ...
But now he is the bearer of the Earth Blessing and if he dies the Blessing is lost ...
So you're just a big idiot.
I entered my room and started to monitor the four through the cameras on the floor. It looks like they didn't want to take anything from the gladiators' room ...
I think I'll take a closer look this time.
I press the button to put myself inside the emperor's room and activate the option to block the external view, so that they don't keep looking at me.
- Ara, ara, if it's not the little wolf!
Damn… she's here…
- What do you want here?!
- How rude, Mr. Wolf, can't I take a break from time to time?! ..
- Just go to Level 3.
- But you don't have it there!
- Perfect situation, then I don't need to hear you open your mouth!
- So I want at least compensation for that ...
- I have nothing to negotiate with you.
- But I just wanted a little thing ...
And she came again with that way of approaching with the seduction mode activated.
- I just want that little boy to keep me company during my rest at Level 3, then I promise to leave you alone for a while hihi…
She pointed to Lyunil.
- I already told you that I was assigned to be their instructor, not to meddle in my things.
- Hunf! But what a selfish hunter!
- I just let you watch. In silence!
She seems to have been happy with the idea and sat next to me on the queen's throne.
Hunf.
Let's see how they will do in the first round.
***
PoV - Lyunil
When we passed the corridor, when entering the arena, we could hear cheers from the crowd, but when we looked at the stands, they were empty. Is it some kind of room effect?
[Round 1 - Magma hound x10]
Then ten magma hounds appeared out of nowhere in front of us, through circles that glowed on the floor.
- Well, the plan is as follows ...
But before Raild continued with his idea, Adrick interrupted him.
- Be quiet, lazy boar! Let me show you a good fight! I'll take care of them all, so don't disturb me!
- Ha, ha, ha, very funny, baby dinosaur!
- Primal Instinct! Armor Skin!
Then, Adrick activated his two abilities and advanced towards the enemy without armor and even the ax! Does he look quite… confident? Or excited? I can't say what's going on in his head ...
- And how do you intend to make everyone come to you?
I asked out loud. Even if he ends up advancing like that, it is not certain that he will be able to attract the attention of all of them, in fact, I do not even know if it is possible that he will be able to defeat them all at once ...
- Just look, boy!
And with a fierce roar he shouted:
- BATTLE TAUNT! Come on, puppies! Come all at once!
Only a thirst for blood could be seen on his face.
- Will he be okay ...
When I turned to the other two, they were sitting on the floor, as if they were on a walk in the park.
- Did you know that we are IN THE MIDDLE OF A CHALLENGE OF WALKING !?
- Stop yelling, Lyunil, and just see what happens when the child gets out of control.
Raild said it to me casually. Where did these guys come from? Do they see no danger in the situation we are in?
But when I looked at Adrick again, my eyes were in shock when I saw what was going on.
Adrick threw two punches in a row on a hound that came from his left and when the one on the right approached he dodged to the side and hit him, then jumped so that what came from behind hit the one in front, when landing kicked what was coming on its front left diagonal and quickly turned to hit three others who were flying towards him from the back. One, two, three, they all got caught in their kick and flew away. He was managing to defeat them all without taking a hit! His hands didn't hurt even though they touched the extremely hot bodies of the magma hounds, because of their Armor Skin ability.
- W-how…?
- I think you haven't noticed yet, right? Because of the first floor, when "delivering" an extremely high-level object, our level has risen to eighteen and that floor is at least nine, so we are well advanced on this issue.
Kaule explained something to me that I hadn't noticed until now!
- From your face, it looks like you didn't even notice it! Haha ha
Raild, on the other hand, did not miss the opportunity to make his comments…
I open my status screen and check the information. Actually, I'm also at level eighteen.
- And your class? Hasn't it come yet?
- No…
- Maybe in today's struggles something will happen.
Kaule tried to encourage me, but after what I thought, I don't think I'll ever be able to wake up a class ...
- HAHA HA! Now I feel much better, I needed to hit something for a long time! The lazy boar should thank the puppies for showing up at the right time!
- What do you mean by that, cap ?!
Adrick wiped them all out, no problem. The door to the room we were in was reopened and we went back to that place, as the system had ordered. If Adrick got a new skill, does that mean the other two must have got it too? Why do I feel so useless every time I see them evolving? (T-T) ...
***
PoV - ????
He really managed to end it all on his own ...
- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA… I didn't know that the wolf's heart had softened like that! Or is it time to retire? Hahahaha ...
I regret now that I didn't kick her out before.
- Said if it is to be watching, it is to be silent.
This time I will use an even bigger challenge, let's see how they will come out…
***
PoV - Lyunil
We were ready for the second round. Inside the room mysteriously appeared a kind of small water fountain, which spurted an invigorating water. I can certainly say with pride that it was one of the best things the Tower has!
We went to the arena again.
[Round 2 - Kamadan x3]
Then the three creatures appeared. They seem to be stronger than the previous monsters ...
- This time, I will allow us to fight together.
If Adrick says that, it is because they really are much stronger than the monsters from before!
Those leopards with snakes on their heads are pretty scary just looking at them. But there are only three of us and four of us, maybe it won't be as hard as I think.
- Lyunil! DROP DOWN!
- What ?!
- Natural Weapon ...
As if automatically, my body lowered and my life seemed to be passing time slowly, I saw the kamadan flying above my eyes and for a very short time my life had not been taken away from me! How fast!
I fell to the ground and the kamadan after landing tried another attack in my direction. Damn it! I won't be able to deviate in time.
But luckily, Kaule managed to intercept the creature's attack and prevented it from attacking me with its wooden sword. When I looked at the other two, they were also in the same situation as Kaule: blocking the kamadans' bite with their weapons.
I try to get up as quickly as possible. But their situation has gotten worse now, as the snakes have released a kind of gas from their prey.
Damn, what is that?
- Floramiliar! ...
Huh? What does Kaule mean by that !?
- Dew of Ciramino ... Lyunil ... Listen to me ... This ... \ cof cof \ is a sleeping gas ... I need you to distract the kamadan while me and the other two are out! ...
- WHAT?!
- Just trust… \ Tompt! \
Kaule then falls to the ground passed out, in sequence Raild and Adrick. As I am far from the gas range I was not affected ... but now there are three kamadans surrounding me ... it seems that today is not a lucky day.
I don't know what Kaule meant by that, but I don't have time to question it now.
How can I distract these creatures?! ... I have the Earth Blessing, but is it good to use this power? I still don't really know how…
\ Rrroooaaarrr \
A kamadan almost managed to catch me, luckily I managed to dodge it! I don't have time to think! I take the green jewel from my neck and try to use it:
- Earth power!
…
…
Why didn't anything happen? It is not written in the description that this stone helps me to have control of…
\ Rrrooooaaaaaarrrrr \
Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch! I roll over to the side unprepared and end up injuring myself on some part of my leg. I try to make a quick dash towards the wall to try to get support, but I end up falling to the ground, the creatures advance slowly as if preparing to deliver the last blow. I turned around and sat down slowly… this time I couldn't do anything! Dying like that is pathetic, even more pathetic after hearing that wolf ...
The kamadans jump towards me to deliver the final blow and I decided to close my eyes so as not to see this scene ...
\ Splaaasshhh \
…
Did I already die? ...
When I opened my eyes, to my surprise, Kaule, Raild and Adrick were standing in front of me with the bodies of the beheaded creatures on the ground ...
- I told you to trust me!
- But how?...
- The kamadans like to use their prey in the best condition. Then they usually stun all their hunts with a sleeping gas so that the meat is not contracted, and then devoured. So, while you distract them, I just conjured up my ability to create a familiar plant that moves according to my orders and a plant that would help as an antidote. Before I completely extinguished, I gave the order for the little plant to use the antidote on us when the creatures were no longer near ...
- Wow! ... That was amazing! ...
- Thanks, but I think you're the one who needs help now, right?
- Please …
I think I twisted some part of my foot… but the shock and adrenaline of the situation stood out so much that I no longer feel right where it hurts…
- Luckily the flower produces four petals, so this one is for you ...
He crushed a yellow or golden petal, and a drop fell on my leg. Even though I know what it means, I was amazed that I healed my leg so easily! He was able to stand up again, but he did not take care of another injury and scratches of the body. It must be a basic skill, but it has great potential.
We went to the armament room again (and this time I will drink a lot of that water) ...
***
PoV - ????
So he still has no control over the power of the Earth ... But I also couldn't say why it doesn't work, I'll keep watching the boy better.
- Poor poor Lobinho! It looks like you go well with the role of babysitter! Hihihi ...
I will definitely make her pay next time for not not listening to my warnings.
- Hey, Lobinho! How about a little animation ?!
- No.
- How cruel ... how can you treat a lady so coldly? ...
- For me to consider you as a living being, there is still a long way to go.
- But are you sure you're not interested in placing a bet with me?
…
A bid?...
- Hihihi ... it looks like the little wolf was interested ...
Damn tail! Now she will have that little smile until I lose my temper ...
- And what would we be betting on? ...
- If I lose I activate an "Absolute Promise" with the proviso that I will not approach less than a kilometer for you for three weeks! ... If I win, I want you to let me stay with the boy for a day…
- What's the bet?
- I choose the last monster they must face. If they defeat and finish the floor you win, if they lose I win!
- I have some conditions.
- Ara, ara, what a more demanding little wolf!
- I learned not to trust things that crawl!
- You mean I'm a living being now for you ?!
- When I say "thing" do you consider it as something alive?
- Boring! (`ε´)
- First! It cannot be a monster of epic level or higher!
- Okay…
- Second! Away from me for five months
- I will miss you like that! One month!
- Three months!
- Two months!
- Then you should buy me an X-Viper 2000.
- Hmm? Why do you want that?
- This question has nothing to do with the bet.
- Okay then, deal closed!
- I'm not done yet.
- More demands? I think I will want to charge more things too!
- Don't shake! I just want to talk to the kid before the last fight.
- I can't believe the little wolf got soft with the boy! Aaawwwnn…
- Don't fill it! If not, the only bet we will have is how many seconds it takes me to rip your head off!
- Uuuu ... don't be angry, little wolf! It's just not worth saying anything about us or the bet!
- As if I were friends with him ... Don't worry about unnecessary things.
- Deal closed ?!
- Closed.
***
PoV - Lyunil
I finally managed to recover my energy! If I had brought a canteen I would certainly take this water with me.
[The last round is ready! Good fight, everyone!]
- Looks like this is the last fight on the floor.
I thought out loud.
- Finally!
Raild looks tired of fighting. For someone who depends more on dexterity, an open place like this arena seems to be quite disadvantageous. But so far, I could see that they've all gotten stronger… but what will Raild's new ability be? Did he get any new tricks?
- Hey, boy!
This voice…
It can not be! He is here!!
When I turned in the opposite direction of the door, there was that werewolf I had talked to earlier.
I took my sword and was prepared to defend myself against any attack.
- Put that away, I just came to ask you a few questions ...
The other three, who also noticed, were armed and prepared to attack.
- What a bag ... I'll say it just one more time. I came here to ask questions for the kid!
He remained in the same position against the wall without caring about us or our weapons.
- Lyunil ... D-do you know this w-wolf of death?
Raild seemed intimidated by his presence. Adrick was also uncomfortable with the situation. Kaule, on the other hand, was the quickest of us to keep his own weapon.
- So this is what you were talking about before ... I have to tell you, Lyunil ...
Kaule looked in my direction, put his hands on my shoulders ...
- Was a pleasure to meet you…
- WHAT ?!!!! What do you mean by that ?!!?!!?!!
- It is not obvious?! You got into a fight with the wrong person!
- No, that's not it! It's just that…
Suddenly a cloud of murderous intent covers the entire room. It seems like he doesn't like to be ignored ...
We all stepped back a little… but now we're all paying attention to him and I think that's what he wanted…
- At that time I told you to give up everything while it was still possible and I still don't regret saying it, even now. But what I came to ask is what do you get out of all this?
- What do I get from all this? ... I don't know!
- Then why do all this? You didn't even know Imeruani da Terra, you don't even know the past of these three, let alone their intentions. You don't even have a desire and from what I understand the Tower didn't even choose you. So ... why is all this?
- Because ... this is the right thing to do! ... I have a mission, I have a promise and I have a path that I myself chose ...
- Right to do? Who told you that this is right or not?
- It is not something that someone tells you, but that you end up knowing ...
…
He didn't answer any more, but I think he was thinking about the situation. Maybe I did not make the best choice for myself, but it is something I did not regret and that I now see that everything I did had meaning for me, despite being little, are small important moments ...
Why is he asking me that kind of question?
It looks like he's looking for some answer ...
- I also just came to warn you about something.
- What would it be?
- Here in the Tower there is an important condition. You either accept the Tower or it doesn't accept you.
- What do you mean by that?
- He said he was just going to give a warning, now you must go to the last fight!
Suddenly the door opens behind us and we look at it in fright, when we turn to look at the wolf man again he was already gone. There are no more doors or windows inside the room and he still managed to disappear. I hope it's not some kind of haunt following me.
We went straight to the arena for the last battle…
[Round 3 - Gulbar]
...
***
PoV - ????
How can he simply say that it is something that is known… does it mean that because I do not know, I cannot be considered as someone capable of living or choosing my own actions? ... I cannot understand this, but the master said the same thing for me…
...
[Round 3 - Gulbar]
That idiot! She had planned this from the start then!
Return to the emperor's room.
- I thought we had a deal!
- And we still have, my dear little wolf!
- You know very well that Gulbar ...
- Rest assured, he is in his cub form! It is registered as just a rare species when it is like this.
- So it was as I thought, you had planned it from the beginning then!
- Don't be like that, my dear little wolf! Come and sit next to me to watch this great show together!
This idiot will still get what she deserves someday! But I said what I needed, if he is smart enough he will understand what he needs to do ...
***
PoV - Lyunil
A few seconds went by and we didn't see any signs of life around ... did any problems happen like that occurred in the first challenge of the tutorial? ...
Suddenly the earth starts to shake and the whole place to sway! Is something happening underground… or is it? !!
\ RROOOAAARRRRRRRRR \
Due to so many earthquakes we ended up falling. Then, suddenly emerging from the middle of the earth, a huge, white-colored crocodile with red eyes appears! He was probably causing this whole earthquake! But… does he have his back to us ?! What is happening?! I thought he was going to attack us ...
Is it just a distraction ?!
After getting up without a problem, we were able to get together without a problem to discuss what to do. Raild, who often thinks about strategies, was the first to speak.
- I don't know what kind of silly animal this is, but I think we will have an easy chance of winning if we manage to deliver a definitive blow.
- And how do you intend to do that?
I asked him.
- Do you see those marks on his back? ...
I looked at the creature and I hadn't noticed it before, and now that the creature has sat down (did it get tired?) It's easier to notice, in all its column, from the head to the tail, there are some inscriptions in red, I don't know what that mean, but in the neck region there is a mark and in the middle of it a bright red stone, which by design seems to be the source of energy of the marks that are connected to them. So he intends to hit a blow right there ?!
- From your face, I think you understand what I intend to do.
- But will you be able to hit that with a blow? Just looking from here seems to be something very difficult to destroy ...
- Don't worry about it, I have a trick saved just for that, but I'll need you to find a way to keep that thing still and distracted, because we only have one chance and we can't miss it ...
So Kaule decides to speak up.
- But the behavior of this creature is extremely strange. Just the fact that we are talking here proves this ... From the way he acts, he seems to be some kind of cub...
- Cub?! More than ten meters high? ...
It's not possible…
- Cub creatures tend to be unpredictable and unless we have some very flashy distraction, I don't think she'll be able to stay still ...
- But if it's a cub, we could try to please him with some kind of affection, what do you think ?!
I tried to propose this idea, despite being quite stupid ...
- It seems to be an interesting idea, but due to his size I don't think we will please him as much as we would like ... and there is a chance that he thinks we are just toys ...
Kaule made a good point ...
- Stop chattering there! Boy, try to do that shiny thing like that time while I defend you and the leaf head in case that giant gecko tries to hit you!
Adrick spoke up hastily. But for good reason, that cub noticed us now and is coming towards us ...
- Let's follow the plan of the mini gorilla for now. When I can find an opening I will hit him.
We all agreed and shared me, Kaule and Adrick to one side and Raild tried to go the other way, but the plan started to go wrong when the cub went towards Raild… he had forgotten about the good luck he has…
Adrick thought fast, but risky. He tossed his ax into the creature's eye, but before it hit the target, the creature quickly stopped the ax with its tail and continued to chase Raild more intensely ...
- GET YOUR ALBINO DINOSAUR CLOSE TO ME !!!!!
He seems to be very focused on Raild ... At least we can use this to our advantage!
I approached Kaule and Adrick.
- Let's use that distraction that we wanted and try to hit a blow with my sword.
I held Jadi in my hand and they agreed with the idea. The intention is that we take advantage of the distraction and they help me to climb on the creature's back.
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PoV - ????
That blond boy is cornered now, but the others are already close to try some plan ...
- You look very nervous, little wolf. Are you afraid of losing?! ...
- Aren't you the one who should be worried? They have already discovered the creature's weak point.
- And do you really think that even knowing the weak point they will be able to get it right? Hihihi ...
Although she is from the Legios division I still think she is some kind of witch inside…
- The boy will still be able to hit the last blow on Gulbar.
- I knew you had softened because of…
I showed my fangs to her. And it looks like she got the message.
- And what makes you think the boy is going to do that?
The boy is going to awaken his class and from what I analyzed of him he is not compatible with any of the divisions and that is what is drawing my attention more than any sword or blessing that he carries with him.
The souls of people are the color of their actions through their thoughts and emotions, that is, their desires, because they are the ones who move our lives and without them there is no point in continuing to live. Even if someone has no dreams or ambitions, there is still a primary desire to want to live and the needs that life presents. But this boy is different from what I've seen so far.
His soul is dark and transparent, but if you look at it in a different way it becomes brilliant, what does all this mean? Does he keep any secrets about life or death with him? ...
- Little Wolf?!...
- It's just instinct ...
And that instinct tells me that they have the answer that I'm looking for ...
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PoV - Lyunil
Adrick threw me towards the creature's ribs, because I couldn't do more than that, and that's okay, because I'm going to get to the goal! While I held on, Adrick tried to hit small wooden spears made by Kaule in the creature's face. The creature didn't seem to care, but I think it must have noticed that I was on its back, as it started to move non-stop, swinging its body from side to side.
In order not to fall, I stuck my sword in his leather to hold on tight, but that only made the situation worse. The creature started to spin and turn violently, so that I could barely hold on, my legs were flying and just holding the sword to keep from flying away!
The others, however, had to avoid the blows of the tail that was destroying the whole place.
Suddenly he decides to stop and I take this chance and run quickly for the neck mark.
I take my sword and try to hit the stone, but before I can, the creature has decided to roll ...
Damn it! Even if I get stuck in it I will be crushed!
So I had no choice and jumped from where I was, I managed to land on the ground, but something happened that I didn't expect… the creature had bluffed and didn't roll, now it was me who was trapped…
But suddenly I hear Raild's voice screaming out loud!
- BEHIND YOU!
Behind me? But there is only one wall behind me!
When I looked again, Raild was falling from the sky towards the neck mark! So this must be his new skill!
He took his short sword and tried to land a direct hit on the stone ...
But…
What is it?!
As if instantly, the creature's marks began to shine and a large fin appeared in the entire region of the marks! Raild was hit by the fin and failed to land the blow. Then it ended up falling beside the creature… and as if it weren't enough, the creature started to change color… everything that was red became gold and everything that was white became black…. Something tells me that he must be mad now ...
The creature suddenly jumps very high and starts to fall headlong towards the ground! Is he trying to kill himself?! ... No…. It looks like he's looking to dive!
And then the creature entered the land as if it had jumped into a lake, and the whole ground began to ripple like disturbed lake water!
The creature has disappeared from our vision ...
The earth stopped shaking again ...
I try to run towards Raild, help him get up and give him support to walk towards the other two, but it looks like there won't be time ...
Below us both a huge shadow started to form and I'm sure there is nothing above us ...
Before he hit me, I pushed Raild as hard as I could, far out of the shadow's reach.
- Lyunil!
In a few seconds I was flying through the air! Like a shark, the creature emerged from the ground and launched me through the air, waiting for me to fall to be devoured ...
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For some reason, when I reached the maximum height, I started to see everything around me as if everything was getting slow and time was stopping, just like that time ...
That time…
That voice!
- Is that you?! Who are you?!
But I didn't hear any answer ...
Is this a specific sensation for someone who is about to die?
I hope I don't get used to it ... That if I get out of this situation ...
"... Either you accept the Tower or it doesn't accept you."
For some reason I remembered that wolf's speech ...
Am I about to die and start to remember that kind of thing? Really pathetic ...
But what did he say… I… don't accept the Tower? But why wouldn't I accept it?
Because of the dangers?
Because of what they did to Thyrus?
Because I don't have a wish? ...
Because ... because ... that I'm afraid of the truth ...
Damn it! Deep down I know that if I continue in that Tower, my past will be revealed ...
And I know that the problem is not the others ...
The problem is me ... I don't want to remember my past ... I don't want to relive that misfortune again ...
Damn it, but if I never face it, I won't be able to survive, I won't be able to help them, or fulfill my promise or my mission ...
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....
Aaaaaahhhhh!
- I know you're listening to me Tower! Or whoever it is! ... I ... II accept ...
Damn it, I won't hesitate!
- I accept everything that prepared me, I will face everything, even if I die in remorse! I accept the challenges of the Tower and I want to reach the top! ...
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[You received a new class!]
What?! It worked out?!!!!
Like this? A new class?
I activated the status panel and I could see ...
| Name: Lyunil Akinikai |
| Level: 18 |
| Class: |
| Division: Zhokin |
| Reputation: --- |
| Lineage: --- |
Zhokin division? What does that mean?! It is not one of the three that the administrator had told us about ...
But now I feel something different about me ... I feel like I can do anything!
I pick up my sword that seemed to be calling me and change my posture to fall towards the creature!
- Lyunil, what are you doing? !!!
- Lyunil !!!
- Boy !!!
Now I remember that feeling… now I know what to do…
- RADIANT ...
I form my stance, my sword begins to shine an intense light, but this time, as I am in the air, I throw my weight in one direction and start to spin as fast as possible!
-… SPIRAL CUT !!!!!!!
The creature was distracted by the glow of the sword and left the path extremely easy. So I hit the neck mark under the fin with full force!
\ PUUuuuffff… .. \
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The creature passed out on the ground. As I fell on top of her and I was in a favorable position to be able to land without any problems ... When I got up I could hear then ...
- ~ I will not forget ... ~
The others then approached me quickly ...
I noticed that my sword was intact, so Jadi can withstand such a blow ...
- What was that?! (Raild)
- I don't really know, but I think it has something to do with my class that just woke up ...
- WHAT?! (Raild)
- Did you wake up your class? (Kaule)
- Come on, boy! Show it to us! (Adrick)
I opened my status panel for them ...
- Zhokin? (Kaule)
- What would that class be? (Raild)
- It means that you are already ready for a fight with me! HAHAHA (already know who)
- But why in your… (Raild)
[The second floor has been completed! To get off the floor, just enter the door just ahead]
Then a door appears from the floor in the opposite position from the weapons room.
- What were you saying, Raild ?!
- Hmm… it's nothing, let's get out of here as I can't take any more fights!
- You really are a weakling, lazy boar!
And they started an argument that will not end soon ...
We headed towards the exit and in the meantime I couldn't stop thinking about everything that just happened. I still don't know whose voice it is, nor its relationship with the Tower or with me ... But for some reason I feel that I can believe in it, in addition to bringing me a peace that I can't describe ...
But now I can say with certainty that my journey has definitely started and maybe it is on this path towards the top of this Tower that I will get everything I seek and what I need.
***
PoV - ???
- But what is this?!! You set it all up !!
- Don't forget to leave my gift in front of my office.
- Tsc! ...
She then left the room with a lot of anger. At least now she is going to leave me alone for a while.
But you really showed your worth now, boy. I have high expectations of you, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that way ...
I will wait a little while longer, but I will not give up on getting my answers.
We'll see you again soon ... Lyunil!
***
PoV - Lyunil
We then left the floor and went back to the Tower's main room, but instead of object rewards, we got a lot of experience points, reaching level twenty.
- Your sword managed to resist that blow, good!
I looked at Kaule and agreed with his concern.
- You're right! I was very happy with it, but I confess that I had thought about giving it up before ...
We started walking towards the exit of the Tower.
- Give up on her ?! (Raild)
- Because it is a heavenly treasure, I thought it was a big responsibility for me. Besides, I still haven't figured out how it works right ...
- Whaaaaatt? !! Is it a heavenly treasure ?!
- Yes, why?
- This is the greatest rarity of treasure you can have in the Tower!
- Serious?!
- Why don't you look surprised by this? !!!
- It's because I've only won things of this level until now… '^ ^)
…
- You .. lucky monster… o (T ヘ To)
- O-thank you? ...
For some reason he started to cry a lot ...
Adrick however laughed more and more at the situation.
- It seems that you have been blessed with enough gifts! (Kaule)
- Certainly ... and not only with objects ... but I wonder if I really deserve all of this ... it is not something I can say that is meritorious, and yet, there have been so many things that have happened to me since I arrived ...
- As long as your heart is on the right track, then I believe that all that you have gained are just tools to help you repay even more.
- Give back even more ?! … You're right! I cannot disappoint any of the people who entrusted me with everything I have now… including you…
- Hahaha ... although I say this with shame, I appreciate the help ... surely this will help me achieve what I seek ...
Suddenly your smile disappears from your face and your face looks sad.
I had forgotten that they are here because of their wishes ... but I had forgotten that they are here because they are facing a sad reality. Looking at the situation we are in now, it didn't even seem like we had a life covered in misfortune ...
In my case, this new life of mine is a solution to what I was… but in their case… I think they still have to go back to their old reality…
Of course, I don't want to stay here at the Tower for the rest of my life, but I will keep going with or without the Tower's help. But I think that in their situation… they depend on the Tower to continue on…
What is their desire?…
- Has something happened, Lyunil?
- Huh? Ah! Is nothing…
It seems that I was lost in thought again ...
But I can't worry about that ... I had said that as a condition for entering the Tower for the first time, we shouldn't be talking about each other's personal matters ...
But…
Trying to at least help shouldn't be a bad idea ...