Chapter 35: Third Day: Another Get Back

Having determined his plan, he moved to look for the next target.

But before he could move, he was hit by a strong impact and was slammed straight into a tree.

"Hmph, to think you will be here. Long time no see Jayven."

"Gustav." Jayven then looks at the person in front of him with an annoyed look.

"What's with that look? You should thank me for not wasting the opportunity the assistant head chef has given you. Look at me, I didn't waste that chance at all unlike you who is a total waste from the beginning."

The man Gustav proudly proclaims as he starts to get close to Jayven, but he suddenly steps on one of Grant's lackeys.

"Oh, there are examinees here as well. So that sound of battler wasn't because of you fighting monsters but these guys fighting each other."

He then walked without care towards Jayven's Direction and said in a disappointed tone.

"You really are useless. You should not have taken their points, it would have been better for them to be used by me, but now it's just wasted points. And from the looks of it, you only harvested after their battle. I gave kudos to your patience in taking advantage of them but I need you to retire."

As he was about to take Jayven's watch he was stopped by Jayven.

"Eh, you shouldn't have been able to move. My skill won't let you."

"Unless my defense is stronger that is."

"What do you- "

Before he could even ask Jayven hurled some punches at him without him even knowing knocking him out in the process.

"Phew to think he could sneak up on me. Is it some kind of footwork technique?"

Asking himself of what happened he continued to take Gustav's watch increasing his points even further.

"Good thing I trained the steel copper body to its second stage Gustav's attack didn't really do that much damage to me. But this is bad."

Glad that he remained unaffected by Gustav's attack Jayven had one problem though. And that he is currently shirtless because of Gustav's Skill.

Damn that Gustav. His skill of disassembling is really annoying, and now this happens. You know what as much as I hate wearing your clothes it's better if you don't have one.

Jayven then proceeded to take Gustav's Clothes leaving only his underwear for fun.

Seriously that skill is useful for cooking and against Human clothing but on live objects it's useless.

Like the name, it dissembles things into fine-cut products It works well with an inanimate object the only thing known about it is that it cannot touch those who is alive as well as mana-infused object.

That is also the reason for Jayven being Shirtless by the sudden attack. There is an additional effect that would happen during contact with a live object which is a stun effect.

"But I am quite amazed by the effect of my body refinement. Not only is my body strong my body is also flexible enough to attack fast."

Jayven admires himself as he realizes the effects of his body refinement as seen from the battle earlier not only was his body unscathed but it was also quite flexible with every movement.

"Not only were my techniques amazing my stats were also crazy."

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Stamina - 210/250

Mana – 180/250

STR – 41/82 (⬆40)

VIT – 41.5/83 (⬆40)

INT – 43.5/87 (⬆40)

AGI – 43.5/87 (⬆40)

DEX – 44.5/89 (⬆40)

SKILLS>>

> RESTRAINT (USER) E> Second Awakening

>RESTRICTION - Restrict the usage of body functions for a set amount of time. The current duration is 2 multiplied by X points of mana per second.

>ADJUSTMENT- The effect of restraint can be adjusted from 1% - 99%.

STATE >>

>RESTRAINED 50%>

>Stats lowered corresponding to 50% its original attributes

TRAITS>>

>Senses>

>FEELING - 14

>SIGHT - 12

>HEARING - 13

>SMELL - 12

>TASTE - 12

>Health Recovery (User)>

>Able to heal injuries by 0.1% per second.

>Mana Recovery (User)>

>Able to restore Mana by 1 point per second.

>Stamina Recovery (User)>

>Able to recover Stamina by 2 points per second.

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"I've Lowered my stats to fifty percent so that I could test myself and I guess it paid off."

Satisfied by the results looks around him wanting to know if there are no other examinees. And after making sure that there weren't any he continued to hunt.

"Let's continue hunting over there."

Jayven continues his hunt and leaves the guys who attacked him unconscious till a hovercraft carries them.

At the same time scouted areas around him increasing his area of control. Because of this, he is able to hunt fast and efficiently and it didn't take long for him to reach the top fifty.

------The Spectator area of Blossom City's Stadium------

At the spectator seat, a lot of people started to give comments on the current situation of the examinee as they watched them on screen.

"Woah look at those moves these kids are awesome."

"Yeah, I guess this is going to be better than last year's exam."

"You may be right."

"As everyone was discussing the current state of the examinees and their abilities a few still had some concerns."

"Hey I know this is good and all but outside is a ruckus already."

"Well, what can we do the exam already started and those kids are far from here."

"Yeah, plus the authorities are already taking care of this so don't worry."

"Maybe but my relatives are in the city too Although the news is already on the internet there really isn't really a clear image of what is happening."

"True I don't want anything to happen to the people I know."

"So, do you want to go and volunteer to help then?"

""".....""" Hearing the rude remark, the audience was silent.

"Heh, I guess not."

"No one was able to say a thing because they too understand what he is going through."

So, with no choice, the audience prayed for their family and friends' safety. Until another problem occurred.

"Wait what's going on?"

"Where's the projection of the kids?"

"Are there some technical issues?"

"If there is they have to have to fix it, I am not paying money to watch a blank screen of nothing."

"Yeah, fix it!"

Earlier they were worried by the sudden commotion outside now they are clamoring due to the technical difficulties not knowing that it wasn't.

"Sir we lost connection in that area."

"How come?"

"It seems like there is some interference look."

As one of the staff of the events was looking at what was going on they found a black shade surrounding the venue of the exam.

"What's that?"

"Sir, I think this is what the Demon Activist called the black veil."

"I know what I want to know is what happened for it to appear there didn't we secure the place?"

"I don't know sir but one thing is for sure we can't get in there and no connection shall reach us."

"Shit! This is a well-planned action that means there is a traitor."

"What should we do?"

"Inform the mayor and the all higher-ups we need to save the kids fast."

"Yes sir."

With no choice, the crew started to contact the mayor and the all higher-ups. Then all of a sudden someone in their crew called out to their boss.

"Sir!"

"What now?"

"The black veil."

"Yeah, we know, it seems to have engulfed the exam venue."

"No sir not just that."

"What do you mean?"

"It happened to other cities as well."

"What?"

-------At The City Center of Blossom City---------

"How is everything?"

"Everything is in order Sir and that lady over there?"

"Don't look. It seems like she is someone close to the higher-ups you do notice that she soloed most of the terrorists, right?"

"Y-yes it was fast."

"Anyway, get things ready there might be more of these bastards."

"Yes sir."

The Group of hunters and Blossom City's Officers were moving left and right helping those who were in need.

And the woman they were talking about was Chis. And right now, she is giving someone a scolding.

"Where the heck are you now? Do you know how worried I was when I lost contact with you?"

"I'm really sorry that they Activated the black veil so I wasn't able to do anything to contact you."

"Hmph, Anyway the terrorists attacked here."

"As expected."

"You knew."

"Just now actually and it isn't just Blossom City other places were also being attacked."

"Did you get some info? "

"Yes, So I need you to listen to me for now."

"The heck you should have told me earlier I was raining an insult for minutes and that was all for nothing."

"Sorry, I guess."

"NO! That won't cut it. But for now, tell me what it is."

Even though stressed by Klein's action Chris just took it in and listened to his following words.

"Here's the thing, right now these groups are doing what they call recruitment."

"Recruitment so you are heading to the venue of their recruitment?"

"No, their recruitment is all over the place in every city and they are likely to hold it during the exam."

"Wait does it mean then that the kids are in danger?"

"Yeah, that's right."