Chapter 29
While sitting on his boat, Haru slowed it down a bit with his hand. Deciding to check on his system, Haru opened the tabs and decided to see if there is something interesting.
During the last days, he had been practising his earthbending and his love techniques. So he didn't have the time to look through the reward he had gotten from the quest of freeing the earthbending. He had been focused on the other natural reward he got. But that doesn't matter now.
[Gift Box]
[Open]
[+4 affinity points]
Haru checked on his affinities
[Affinities:
Wisdom: 60
Physique: 30
Agility 10 (+5)]
With the gift from the system, Haru had 16 Affinity Points to add. In the past, Haru wouldn't think much before increasing his wisdom of physique. But now, each level up would become only harder and harder. Thinking of the best option to invest in it, it seemed to be wisdom. As the days are passing, he seemed to develop strong techniques. Such as the Earth Meteor. If Haru increased his Wisdom, he would have more Chi, and thus, can do this attack more. But if he increased his Physique, he would be able to lift heavy rocks, and it would consume less Chi.
In the end, he gave Wisdom and Physique 5 points each.
[Affinities:
Wisdom: 65
Physique: 35
Agility 10 (+5)]
His Chi increased to 40.000 points.
Haru seemed to notice something. Every point on Wisdom increased his Chi by a thousand points. In the past, it used to be 500.
'It's natural, considering how hard it is to level up with time. Maybe, after some certain limit, each point would do a miracle.'
As for his health, it extended a thousand points. Haru was sure that he can be considered a physically monster, as his power is nearing to lift 800 kilos.
But that's not something to be too optimistic about it. The old Iroh, in the other timeline, had the ability to lift a very heavy boulder and spin it like child play. Zuko's kick could break a metal chain.
Haru had 6 points left. He decided to save them. Maybe he will need to increase his agility once it hits a bottleneck in training.
Having immersed in his thoughts, Haru seemed to forget his surroundings. When he noticed a shadow of land, a happy look appeared on his face. But then, he felt a strong presence under him.
When Haru looked down. He noticed the shadow of a very large sea monster. It was so large that Haru and his boat would look like ants next to it.
'Unagi.' Haru remembered the name of the legendary creature. It should be similar to the flood dragon from his previous life's memories.
Feeling that it would open his mouth to devour him, Haru pushed his hands up. The boat floated up and flew up, its speed increasing.
A very large creature got out of the water, its head making its way to heaven. When Haru turned, he saw Unagi, a blue creature with a fish-like head with a moustache
Its size seemed to be easy of a hill. It looked down at Haru as if he was a delicious meal.
Having decided to survive and achieve his dream, Haru couldn't accept dying here. He extended his hand, and a spear of iron was separate from the ship and headed at Unagi, which opened its mouth, shooting a large pile of water at Haru.
Haru turned, and opened his hand, shifting the physical state of the spear, which looked to be very small to the creature. The spear glows red, reaching the heat that should make it melt. But it didn't thank the water. Still, it was hot at hell. When the spear touched Unagi's, it screamed in pain as the spear sank into its head. its skin seemed thick enough to stop the attack from reaching the bones.
Haru had estimated its size would be around 30 meters in length. Before Haru could think of another attack, the water pushed him along with his boat. Seeing that he was going out of his path, Haru used his bending to redirect his boat, sending it flying to the land.
Haru's boat was about to crush against the land at high speed. Haru clapped his hand, great walls appeared in his path. Those walls then softened, turning into dust, slowing his movement and absorbing the impact of the collision.
[Quest is completed]
[+…exp]
[Random Skill Candy.]
"What a pain." Haru jumped off the boat. As his feet touched the land, he walked in the sea's direction, and he said. "Remember that Unagi. Next time, I will eat you."
Haru then remembered that Unagi may have eaten human flesh at some point, so he reconsidered his idea. Taking a few breaths to calm himself, Haru turned and stared in front of him. There was a path to climb the cliff. He shook his head and walked. It was a nice feeling having his feet on the ground again.
Kyoshi's island. Not many people know the story of this island. But it was created by Kyoshi. While fighting Chin the conqueror, she separated a piece of land. Using her wind power, she pushed this island to the sea.
'Okay, let me get this straight. Kyoshi's winds were strong enough to push an island, but Chin held still against them, and he died when he slipped and fell to the sea!'
Shaking his head at the illogical idea, Haru decided to give Chin credit for standing in front of that wind — even though it didn't sound logical.
While walking, Haru's sixth sense was giving him a general layout of his surroundings. One of the best things about seeing with his earthbending was that no one can surprise him.
Currently, he could feel many alluring shapes hiding very well. They were guarding him, hiding in the blind spot.
Assuming that they were the Kyoshi's warriors, Haru decided not to attack them and pretended to be ignorant.
Knowing what's best for him, it may be better to ask them to teach him. But if he attacked them, they wouldn't. They may even shout him away, and Haru can't force them. He didn't want to, considering that they are good people and from his nation. They never did harm to anyone, so Haru wouldn't do it to them.
"So, this must be the great Kyoshi's island." Haru pretended to mumble to himself. He wanted to get into the favour of these girls and make a good first impression. And what's the best way to do that other than praising their idol.
If you want people to like you, share their illusions with them.
Haru noticed that the area was getting colder the more he headed to the south. But that is logical, given how close this island was to the South Pole.
Feeling the figures around him moving, Haru made an internal smirk.
'They fell for it."
A large-chested young girl came behind him and put her hands on his elbow, raising them.
Haru turned his head to her. Seeing the surprise on her face, Haru assumed that she expected him to struggle. Instead, he smiled and said.
"Hello there, young girl." He said. "I have no money if that's what you want."
She was pretty. Her hair was long and brown, and her eyes were sharp and blue.
Although her face was covered in a white layer of makeup with some redness around her eyelids, Haru could tell that she was pretty and that she was young.
The best way to determine the age of a woman covered in make-up is by looking at her neck.
And this girl's neck was smooth and pretty.
The girl stared at his eyes in defensible. She tried to move his arms, but she couldn't. It was a natural result of his strength.
But just then, another young woman in green armour appeared in front of Haru and lifted him from his leg. The girl behind took a step backwards, making Haru fall. Just as the young earthbender fell, he felt the girls tying him with ropes. Not only so, but they covered his eyes with a blindfold.
Haru could fight back and stop them from doing this.
But for the greater good, he decided to let them take him to their village and lift him.
They lifted him and headed in their island's direction while Haru pretended to be unable to move and confused.
Haru didn't mind.
It was a free ride after all.
Meanwhile, he used his earthbending to sense the surrounding. At his current level, he didn't need to be connected to the ground to see what was connected to it. And he could see the shapes of the girls.
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