"So, uh... what's going on?"
I was currently being escorted into an elevator, each of the guards by either of my side.
"And who's this guy?"
I pointed towards the guy with the stars on his shirt.
Nobody had answered my questions thus far, but as the elevator whirred into motion, Kaiden turned to me with a strange expression.
"Seriously? You don't know who this is?"
He sighed.
"It's the headmaster, you dumbass. General Walter Matherson. He's a retired seven-star veteran."
Oh, no shit? Cool, I was being escorted personally by someone so important, hehe. Someone must have noticed my latent talents and military prowess.
"And you,"
He continued.
"Are under arrest."
Huh? Huuuuh?
"What? The hell did I do? I want a lawyer! I have rights!"
I started to flail my arms as I spoke before being loosely restrained by the two guards.
The General hadn't said anything yet, besides his initial request for me to follow him. Wait, hold on a second!
"Kaiden, why the hell are you here?! I thought you were just some level zero like me. Why are you with this headmaster guy?"
I gasped and covered my mouth.
"It couldn't be... he likes pretty young men who are too weak to resist? No! You can't have me!"
I backed against the wall, looking at the General with disgust, my head turned to the side and an open palm facing the General.
"Are you serious? I told you, I'm training under an old army friend of my dads. This is him."
Oh, phew. My ass was safe.
"Wait, he was someone so prestigious?! Why are you level zero then?"
He sighed deeply, rubbing his glabella.
"Just wait, alright? You'll learn more in a minute,"
I clicked my tongue and crossed my arms, tapping my foot impatiently as I waited for the elevator to stop. Finally, it did, and opened to a hallway, in the center of which were double doors.
The two guards stepped forward first, their footsteps hitting the ground in unison like machines. They opened the door and bowed their heads. The general went next, walking directly into the office, Kaiden in tow. I followed behind them.
Inside the office was a massive round desk, befitting of the General's unusually large frame. Kaiden stood in front of the desk facing me, leaning on it slightly.
As the General sat, I walked up to the desk and put my arms on my hips.
"So what's going on? You say I'm being arrested, but I don't see any handcuffs on my wrists. What the hell did I do, anyway?"
Kaiden snorted and stuck his finger out at me.
"You left a mess of blood in my new apartment, dick! The hell did you think was gonna happen?!"
The general put up a hand.
"That's enough. It is true. You are under arrest for the murder of three individuals, two of which were students here,"
He said decisively.
Uh oh.
I thought there were no cameras in the area! What the hell!
"If you thought you wouldn't be caught by any cameras on the roof, you were sorely mistaken. I know I shouldn't say this as a teacher, but how foolish are you? Did you really think we wouldn't track the locations of two students who suddenly disappeared? We saw you going up with them, as well as the little tumble you took from the roof afterwards. Moreover, you have somehow managed to not only defeat several level one students without any ability, but a level two as well. Did you seriously think we wouldn't notice?"
Well, when you put it like that... I guess I could've been a little more careful...
"We know what you are, Mr. Valentine. You're no ordinary ability user. I imagine you yourself must be confused about your precise nature. However, we have answers for you,"
Wait, seriously? They figured out I'm a zombie? How?
[Unlikely. Even the General here wouldn't know of my existence. However, if they have discovered you, you and I both are likely no better than dead.]
"There are more like you, Mr. Valentine. In fact, Kaiden here is one such example."
Kaiden's a zombie?! I kept my mouth shut, but I wanted to shout that out so badly.
"Most ability users require a technique to awaken. Something they learn and train; a decision that they make. However, there are a select few with a special bloodline. A direct connection to the Mages of the past. Like Kaiden, you yourself are one such individual,"
He continued. Oh, well, it didn't seem like he was onto my whole zombie thing.
"We call you naturals. Your abilities are new ground, Mr. Valentine. Naturals display strange powers which we are incapable of classifying, and their potential is unknown. Some go on to be great leaders. Some die in a hole, as a weakling. I suspect, Mr. Valentine, that you may be the former. Your strength, agility, and regeneration are unprecedented amongst one who has only just awoken his Natural ability. However, you used those powers two kill several innocent young men, men which were members of my student body, no less."
I interjected.
"Well... uhm... my power kind of makes me really, really, really want to eat people."
He sighed.
"I see. That is... an unfortunate side effect. However, it's to be expected. The stronger a natural power is, the stronger the drawback usually is, as well. If it is human flesh you require, however, it can be provided. The flesh of our enemies is not precious."
Oh, wow! Was he offering me a free buffet?!
"Still, this does not exonerate you of your crimes. As such, I will give you two choices, Mr. Valentine,"
He leaned forward.
"The seven most elite military schools in the Republic serve a separate purpose to simply training our military. Myself and the other headmasters are in charge of a coalition which discovers naturals such as yourself, and anoints them into a special squadron of soldiers. You will learn to use your power for assassinations, raids, theft of enemy secrets, or whatever purpose it may serve for us. You will be trained to be one of the most elite soldiers the military possesses. This is your first option, Mr. Valentine. You can join us and become a dog of the military."
I crossed my arms.
"I refuse!"
He spoke up once again.
"Your second option is to receive punishment for your crimes. As a potentially dangerous natural, you would not be allowed to survive."
I gulped.
"Never mind! I accept! I'll join your squad or whatever!"
He smiled and laughed lightly while Kaiden scoffed.
"He isn't the brightest, but decisiveness is certainly a beneficial quality for a soldier."
The general stood up and extended his hand.
"Mr. Valentine,"
I took his massive hand, and he shook it.
"Welcome to the Hell Reapers."
He then leaned back and reached into his desk, pulling out what looked like a leather wallet. He handed it to me and I flipped it open. Inside was a badge, resembling en emblem of an eye with two crescents for the pupil. Underneath was a line of text. It read,
"Precision in Chaos. Strength in unity. Death comes silently in the dark."
[Boy, are they gonna regret this.]
Really, Gamma? Every damn time...
Mars' status:
[Name: Mars Valentine]
[Level: 4]
[Race: Zombie]
[Mutation Points: 2]
[Skill Points: 1]
[Skills:
Immortality (MAX):
*PASSIVE*
Bearer is effectively immortal so long as brain remains intact. Bearer will not age and all injuries will be healed rapidly.
NOTE: If bearer does not consume human flesh regularly, the effects of {Immortality (MAX} will be diminished, reducing healing capabilities of the skill.
Pain Tolerance(LVL 1):
*PASSIVE*
Increases bearer's tolerance to pain.
Mana Drain (LVL 1):
*PASSIVE*
Through consuming human flesh, bearer can harvest the mana within it and increase his capabilities with mana-required skills as well as increase his physical capabilities.
Charged Fingers (LVL 1):
*ACTIVE*
Electricity will run between the bearers fingers, electrifying anything touched by them.]
[Energy Absorption (LVL 1):
*PASSIVE*
Allows the bearer's body to absorb the raw energy floating around in the air and earth, allowing cells to generate MIATP (Mana-Influenced Adenosine Triphosphate), effectively allowing the bearer's cells to generate mana on their own as long as there is an abundance of magic energy freely flowing throughout the area in which the bearer occupies.]
[Mutations:
Hunting Claws: Allows the bearer to grow retractable claws under his nails. 4 inches long and as sharp. 0.1 mm wide edges.
Condensed Muscles: +1 Strength. Causes bearers muscles to remain more compact while becoming stronger.]
[Ability: N/A]
[Curses:
Zombified:
Bearer has been affected by a strange and ancient pathogen. No longer requires sleep. Buffs to all stats. After going long enough without eating, bearer will turn into an insatiable killing machine, out to consume human flesh.
G.A.M.M.A.: The incredible and powerful system known as G.A.M.M.A. has granted pity on the pathetic bearer and granted him new life as a zombie. G.A.M.M.A. is amazing, beautiful, and all around the greatest creation the universe has produced.]
[Capabilities:
Strength: 10(+1)
Agility: 7(+1)
Endurance: 5(+1)
Intelligence: 8(+1)
Mana: 7
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