Abusing Extreme Comprehension!

The morning sunshine slowly but steadily got closer to knocking on everyone's doors to remind them that a new day is about to start.

[...]

"..."

[Host.]

'Yes.'

[You...you didn't sleep at all throughout the night. Instead you kept practicing.]

'I'm not even tir-'

PLOP

James' body slumped down at an angle perfectly aligned with the bed.

Soon, his even and peaceful breathing was the only thing heard within the room, excluding the chirping of the birds, the mowing of lawnmowers from the neighbors, and of course the constant barking of dogs.

[The host is too reckless. The system can only do so much. Unless the system was upgraded and has more power, expect not to have unlimited vigor throughout the day.]

It sounded as if the system was reprimanding James, but of course, it was akin to talking to a dead log since he's fast asleep.

[...]

"James! Lunch's ready!"

His mother's yell reached his room but she got no answer.

"JAMES!"

She yelled again, but this time much louder.

"..."

Seeing that she got no answer, she immediately stomped her foot and angrily went upstairs to his room.

However, just as she got upstairs, her ears picked up the sound of even breathing from James' room.

She covered her mouth while giggling a bit.

"Oh my! Sleeping at this point of time."

Actually now that she thinks about it, she heard some stomping from above and didn't think too much about it but now...

It was obvious...

Eri's eyes flashed with a dangerous glint as she continued chuckling.

'Did he do 'that'?'

To be honest, looking at it from her perspective it made sense that her mind went into such a direction.

Though, there were of course countless other possibilities, but Eri Mihara is just a bit different...just a bit.

"I'll talk to him later."

She talked to herself while going back.

Boop!

She bumped into her daughter.

And her daughter bumped into her.

"What are you doing here Fumiko?"

She asked with a gentle smile, but for some reason Fumiko felt a chill down her spine. Her very instincts are screaming at her that if she talked back like usual, she would no doubt get her ass whopped.

So in her own words, she did a 'tactical retreat', by not answering and having her head hung low.

Seeing her daughter like that, Eri felt bad and pulled her into a hug.

"Kyaaa! So cute, my daughter is so cute!"

*Mumble*Mumble*

{Your milk udders are suffocating me mom.}

Fumiko couldn't really speak as her head was buried in Eri's ravine...

"Fumiko! Let's go outside. Your brother is sleeping right now."

Without waiting for her answer she pulled her daughter downstairs, and immediately prepared to go out.

Fumiko's deadpan face had a hint of a blush, but did not resist her mother's offer.

"Are you ready? Alright let's go!"

Again, she didn't let her daughter speak before leisurely going outside and closing the door.

Of course she didn't forget to leave lunch on the dining table for James and sending a message to his phone to inform him that they were outside at the moment.

Eri was happily humming as they were making their way to her car.

She then felt a tug at her blouse, looking behind she saw her daughter hesitating about something while a small but noticeable smile kept trying to break her stoic face.

'That's rare.' She thought.

"What's the-"

"Mom, b-brother is starting to lose weight. Quick too and-?!"

It was all too sudden.

Like a predator's claws, Eri's hands held her shoulders while her intense gaze was locked onto hers.

'What is this strength!?" Fumiko was shocked, feeling the intense pressure brought down upon her.

"M-mom plea-"

"Yesterday? He lost weight yesterday and judging the words coming out of your mouth it must've been quite obvious too. What else? Anything off about him? Was he acting weird?"

Questions after questions came out like a machine gun, while her gaze intensified and got colder as seconds passed by.

"M-mom it hurts.."

Upon hearing her words, Eri quickly realized what she was doing and softened her hold.

Her gaze also went back to her usual soft one, while her eyes got a bit misty.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you..." She said with bitterness, as she lowered her head in shame.

"...It's fine, I'll tell you the details later."

Fumiko quickly brushed her hands off of her then proceeded to stay quiet as they walked together...

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"Ughhh, this feels weird."

James finally woke up again.

[Host, you're awake.]

'Yeah, I guess overdid it, didn't I?'

He said so while stretching his body.

Crack! Crack!

Bones could be heard popping while James felt relaxed.

"I hope it's not just me who enjoys hearing those sounds."

[Host]

'Yes?' He answered while still stretching and jumping a bit.

James was surprised, as he didn't make loud noises before and noticed how light he had become. Of course, it's not to the point where he's 'fit' as to say, but definitely much better than before.

'Just how quick am I losing weight? Isn't this a bit too broken?'

[To answer your question, no definitely not. The reason is because the system has been severed from the link the Creator of All has created which lifted up the restrictions on the authority, allowing the system to help the host in the best way possible. Unfortunately, if any other system, that had a better grade contracted with you, you'd already be superhuman, since they're of much better quality. But that still depends on the host themselves, whether they have the right mind and capability to use the system's advantages to its limit.]

Taking the information and thinking for a bit, James replied back.

'What you're saying is that it basically depends on the user itself if they are willing to work their ass off to achieve the system's full potential?'

[Yes, don't half-ass it. As you can see, being reckless is bad, but that doesn't mean it's not good either. It just depends really.]

'Have you gotten more talkative?'

[Perhaps the host is correct.]

"Haah... anyways I'll take a small break and put my innate talent to use."

With that, James went to his desktop and logged into his pc, and typed something on his keyboard.

{Professional MMA fights}

Click!

James clicked on random video and watched a match between 2 professional fighters.

The moment they started fighting, his gaze focused and watched every move.

Those bright eyes had the desire to learn everything from them and use it for his own.

{Extreme Comprehension : Anything the host sees or reads can be copied and understood.}

For the entire fight, he focused and after the video was done, he continued on the next one and this process continued over and over again.

2 hours later...

'Phew! That was something, I guess.'

[Host, even if you understood-]

'That doesn't mean I will win in a fight. Practical knowledge and experience is something completely different, so I shouldn't go picking a fight. I'm actually waiting until the system upgrades to the next level so I can use the battle simulator to gain experience then.'

[...Exactly. Be yourself.]

'I've always wanted to stay out of the limelight and will continue doing so. Bringing attention to myself will only bring me endless trouble and countless tropes that I want to avoid at all costs.'

[The system understands host's cautiousness. However, please eat now, your stomach is grumbling.]

GROWL!

James rubbed his stomach.

'Ah, my sweet summer child.'

[...]

'...'

"Anyways, let's eat!"

---Unknown POV---

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Last night was quite a good warmup.

It's been a while since I went out on night watch and had to guard someone.

Fufufu... that child. James, was it? I haven't seen him for a few years, but it looks like he got his priorities straight again.

Ahhhh! How hardworking you are my James!

PAH!

Oops looks like I got carried away again. Hehehe...

I giggled a bit, before unhooking the heavy bag from the stand that had a hole punched through it.

I carried it to a corner and threw it away.

Wiping the little amount of sweat off of my forehead, I looked at the mountain of heavy bags that lay atop of it each other.

Tch. Fucking annoying. I might have to call my subordinates to clean my mess up again.

"Number 9! Get me another one! The heaviest one!"

I yelled at the person standing guard.

"Yes ma'am!"

My subordinate went in a room and carried over a heavy bag that's thrice as big.

"Oh my, this will do I guess."

I said in a casual tone before going into a stance.

Then tilting my hips a bit I threw a kick.

PAH! PAH!

Consecutive sounds akin to gun shots resounded out in the gym while I could see my subordinates wincing at the sound.

How weak-willed. I thought they'd be used to it already.

Whatever.

Anyways... I wonder when the Miss will appoint me another missio-

Beep!

Oh?

{Guard James at all cost, do it properly. Or else.}

Ahhh yes~!

James!

My sweet James~

BOOM!

I lost control of myself and used too much strength on my kick, forcing the heavy bag to fly away.

But...there's something more important!

I don't care!

I began to tremble in delight as my body shook.

Licking my lower lips with a crazed look, I quickly replied to the Miss.

{Yes ma'am! I promise to do my utmost best!}