Chapter 82 - Epic Item

Upon hearing the voice, Zach looked at the Blazing Stallion in the distance as he was really sure that he was not in some kind of illusion this time around and that he really heard the beast talking to him. 

"I know about you. I saw you kill that sneaky Phantom Wolf before." The Blazing Stallion said while looking at Zach with great interest as it was the first time he had seen such a powerful human, unlike the humans he had seen and killed until now. 

"Y-You really can talk." Zach couldn't help but blurted while holding his head as he couldn't believe that he was talking to a beast right now. He then just stepped forward due to excitement but what he did anger the beast as a fire suddenly came out on its breath and went towards his direction. 

Seeing the attack, Zach saw a black color Survival Line so he sweated and immediately used Blink and got away from the danger. He then immediately looked at the Blazing Stallion again as he thought that he really intended to kill him with it. 

In fact, Zach was relying on his skill Beast Affinity to deal with this beast fully knowing that horses were not ferocious types of beasts unlike the wolves before. His plan was to actually get closer to it and have it become familiar to him wanting to make a contract with it if possible. 

"You're the most interesting human I have seen until now, so leave this place at once as I wasn't in the mood to kill you." The Blazing Stallion said before looking at the particular plant on the grassland waiting for something that would come or grow out of it. 

"But you've already tried to kill me. Isn't that too late now? Also, I have been wondering now, is there a more powerful beast like you in this sanctuary?" Zach said and asked with a smile as he thought that this beast was easy to talk to and that he might be able to gather some important information knowing that he was this powerful. 

The Blazing Stallion, however, remains silent as he just continues to look at the plant in front of him already forgetting about Zach. 

"What I mean is, is there still a higher class than you?" Zach asked again and clarified his question upon seeing that the beast was not giving him any attention. 

"Do you think being a gold class was already strong? A class is only a term to differentiate certain creatures or beasts from others. Yes, we are strong but we will still perish if we fight against monsters or beasts with higher levels than us despite them being ordinary class." The Blazing Stallion answered. 

"So, what's making them different from the others?" Zach asked once again. He thought that the Beast Affinity might really be working at the moment seeing the Blazing Stallion didn't even notice him already on its range and slowly getting closer to him. 

"The cores inside us are what makes us different from them. Having a core means your stats have become higher than others however, that was not the requirement, as one needs to learn a skill before they officially become a bronze class." The Blazing Stallion answered once more. 

"When a bronze class continues to evolve, its intelligence will also increase which enables them to learn more skills, and when they learned at least three, they would evolve to silver class, and when a silver class learned five skills they then would evolve to gold class." The Blazing Stallion continued. 

"Then, is there a class higher than the gold class?" Zach was already satisfied upon being enlightened by the words of the Blazing Stallion as some of his questions had finally been answered however, there were still some that he wanted to ask so he wouldn't stop until he got them all. 

The Blazing Stallion looked at Zach and saw him already much closer to him but somehow, he started to feel that he didn't care and just let him be thinking that he did not bring harm and even if he did, he could just kill him immediately.

"There is. The Platinum Class." The Blazing Stallion answered. 

"Platinum Class? How strong are they?" Zach eye's widened with surprise after finally knowing what was next to gold class as it already answered all his questions and now he just wanted to know how monstrous they were so that he could prepare for them when he saw one. 

"They are the apex predators of this sanctuary. Well, that's enough, human. Do you really think I would tell you everything I know? Hmph." The Blazing Stallion immediately cut off Zach as he understood that he was using him to gather information about their race and he felt bad after doing it. 

"Hehe. I thought we were already friends now. But, I would like to give you an offer. Would you like to enter a contract with me?" Zach smiled wryly before finally steeling himself and bringing up his purpose of bravely coming closer to him. 

"Human, that's enough joking. Do you think just because I allowed you to get this close, I will no longer kill you? Go now, human. Let's just forget that this never happened." The Blazing Stallion said as he looked seriously at Zach after he really got angry as his whole being was too high to become someone's subordinate. 

"I-I'm sorry but hear me out. Being contracted with me also has its perks. There must be a reason why you liked eating that Spirit Fruit right? How about I tell you that I can give you endless supplies of it? Would you consider contracting with me then?" Zach's back was sweating as the pressure of the Blazing Stallion was just too much for him to handle but he still got his composure back and immediately offered him something. 

"Human, do you really think that you can fool me with that absurd joke? Spirit Fruit was a great treasure that was coveted by everyone and now you're telling me that you can give me endless supplies of it? You really wanted to die, aren't you?" The Blazing Stallion said before his mouth started forming blue fire again deciding to kill Zach this time after seeing him crossing the line. 

"Wait…Wait…Wait. What I said is the truth. I have the ability to duplicate something infinitely so If you want proof then you can give me anything and I'll show it to you." Zach then immediately reacted as he could see that the Blazing Stallion was really angry now and that he was not sure if he could escape this predicament. 

Hearing Zach, the Blazing Stallion looked carefully at him as he could tell that he really was telling the truth since there was no point in lying to him right now knowing that he could kill him anytime he wanted. 

Zach also looked at the Blazing Stallion and felt a little relieved seeing the flame on his mouth already disappeared however, his heart suddenly beat faster and step back a little after seeing it walking closer to him and that was when he thought that despite him only the same size as a normal horse, the pressure he emits contradicts it as he really felt like he was looking at a gigantic one. 

"You better not make a fool of me, Human. Also, you better not touch the Spirit Fruit until I come back as I promised that you won't leave this place alive and together with all those humans hiding in the distance. Remember that, Human." The Blazing Stallion seriously said before leaving the place. 

On the other hand, Zach saw how the Blazing Stallion left as he felt like the beast just used Blink upon seeing him disappearing and just leaving a trace on the ground seeing a line of blue fire in the direction where he went. Not long after, he saw it come back while having something in its mouth. 

"Show me, Human." The Blazing Stallion said while looking at Zach after he went out to get something for him to show his ability and see if he was really telling the truth. 

[Item: Gem of Agility 

Item Tier: 1 

Item Rating: None 

Item Classification: Ultra Rare 

Item Function: Upon crushing the gem, it will temporarily add + 15 to Agility for an hour.

Item Evolution Requirement: Evolution is not applicable.] 

"W-Where did you get this? Shit. I can't believe there's an item like this." Zach couldn't help but get dumbstruck after seeing the description of the gem that the Blazing Stallion got for him. He really didn't expect that such an item exist as this would mean something that would greatly help him escape this place if something ever happened.

Without further ado, Zach immediately took it out and put it into his Survival Inventory to duplicate them. Following that, he then presented two identical gems to the Blazing Stallion while making a smile hoping that he would like it however, something happened instead after seeing one of the beast's legs pinned him down on the ground. 

"You really have the ability. This is great. Hahahahaha." The Blazing Stallion neighed happily as he looked at Zach with excitement. In fact, he really was doubting him but seeing what he just did meant that he now had the means to evolve further. It might take a long time since there is still another requirement to meet but it was a surefire method. 

"W-What are you doing?" Zach was completely horrified upon seeing the Blazing Stallion's sudden change of mood. He then just blamed himself thinking that beasts could really be befriended and only learned his lesson now that no matter what, they are still beasts and not human beings. 

"Hehe. If you want to live, then start working for me. Your ability is quite good, so I won't lay a hand to you as long you continue using that power and provide me with endless treasures." The Blazing Stallion said while having a mocking expression on his face as he looked at Zach thinking just how foolish he could be after showing off such ability but thanks to it, he found the means to further evolve himself. 

"Do you think you can keep here?" Zach angrily said before using all his strength as he gripped the leg that had pinned him down. He doesn't know just how strong the Blazing Stallion is, but he might have a chance of escaping as he is sure that he wouldn't kill him due to his duplication ability. 

Zach didn't let go of it until he felt that he crushed its leg and saw how the Blazing Stallion stood up and neighed painfully from what he did. He, himself, was also surprised as he never thought to have done it however, it only proves that their strength might not be that different or even maybe he was stronger than him.

"Human!! How dare you!!!" The Blazing Stallion said angrily before a blue flame came out of his body which spread into the surroundings burning everything around him. He was so angry that he had completely forgotten about the precious Spirit Fruit that was already ripe not that long ago.

On the other hand, Zach was really grateful for the system as he anticipated the incoming attack so he used Blink immediately to get away and even took the chance to get the Spirit Fruit that the Blazing Stallion was coveting however, he was still not relieved since from here on out, a gold class monster will now chase after him. 

[Item: Spirit Fruit 

Item Tier: 1 

Item Rating: None 

Item Classification: Epic 

Item Function: Consuming the item will permanently add + 1 to Spirit.

Item Evolution Requirement: Evolution is not Applicable.] 

"No wonder it wants it." Zach said after seeing the description of the Spirit Fruit on his hand since even he might become crazy for it seeing how great of an item it was so he immediately put it to Survival Inventory before taking out countless Gem of Agility to boost his Agility and see whether he can outspeed the Blazing Stallion. 

"If you stop now, I will forget about what you just did to me." The Blazing Stallion angrily said while something like a transparent blue flame was covering him. It was one of his skills 'Scorching Heal', and just like its name suggests, it would heal him with any injuries he acquired. 

"Well, let's see if you can catch me first." Zach said with a weird smile on his face after using the Gem of Agility. At this moment, he felt like the world around him moving slowly and it started to make him wonder if he had taken drugs or if his usage of the item had side effects.