18. Teo's Undeniable Plan

18. Teo's Undeniable Plan

Matteo has just killed the dragon who he had seen as a threat, despite being unsure about himself the system continued to rain down it's praises.

[Exp gained 140/100]

[You have crossed the level's threshold]

[Leveling up is required]

[You have ascended a level]

Matteo felt his body feels rejuvenated yet again by the strange sensation of growing stronger.

[A portion of health had been recovered]

[A portion of stamina has been recovered]

[Health had increased by 5]

[Stamina has been increased by 1]

[All basic stats have been increased by 1]

[You have received 1 stats point]

[2 slots have been added to inventory]

[General information updated]

Matteo did not rejoice, neither did he grief over the scene before him instead he stayed there in silence. His mind dared to stray to the events of the day before and he let it, he felt perhaps he would get some form of closure from it.

It was the same day they had gotten to neon solaris and Matteo had just lost all of his money to the bank. Without the coins he would need to guy materials he would soon start to fall behind. Initially he only thought that he would be giving a portion of his earnings to the bank but unfortunately for him he had been so very wrong.

As Matteo walked down the cold streets in the evening he could hear a ruckus coming from a nearby food stall, he walked up to the place and saw a small crowd. He did not need to know who was the center of attention because he could hear her.

It was the proud bull, or that was her popular gamers name at least. Just like the other notable names like Matteo's Noble Zero, the dragon, the snake, there were also others like the proud bull or if she were to be addressed by her real name, Cassandra Cussavo.

Matteo noticed how confident she was despite being trapped in a game, he knew that was why people gathered around her. He paid attention to her every word as she spoke.

"Well, I looked the damn beast in the eye and slayed it. It wasn't easy I tell you, but I killed it with my bare hands." Matteo could see her long strands of red hair bouncing up and down as she replayed the fight for them to see. Many of the males there were taken by surprise by her quite intriguing condiment as they swayed with grace. Matteo almost considered laughing, nothing about Cassandra Cussavo was graceful.

He noticed her practiced movements and identifies them to be a type of martial arts.

"What was it called again, yes. Boxing." He thought after a log while.

Cassandra's father was a popular boxer and a world champion at a time too, of course she did not have the ferocity of his but she did learn a thing or two about form and fighting.

Matteo knew this was what he lacked, training in the town would not give him the results he desired. From his knowledge he knew of a man that stayed outside the town and beyond the forest, he was said to be the best swordsman trainer on the beginner floors and with his map finding his location would be as easy as using a gps.

The only problem Matteo had was that travelling there alone would be hard. He lacked standard battle gear, he lacked the ability to execute his strategies perfectly. His best bet was to organise a party but with his personality that would take ages or maybe never.

Just as he was coming up with an idea someone shoved him forward from behind, he had no idea who it was but he was sent crashing into Cassandra Cussavo. Seeing him stumbling forward, his hand found purchase on her chest.

Matteo caught himself just barely and stabilised himself, his hand had relied on something soft to keep him soft, it was wet and sticky. "Thank y-" it was the he realised what had happened.

Cassandra hissed out in rage as she turned into a full on boxer, Matteo saw the move coming but could not dodge it. It landed on his chin causing the skin to break and blood gushing out of it.

Matteo cried as he stumbled awkwardly before dropping down on his knees, he swore that if he ever found who pushed him out he would torture them.

"You little pervert, you actually could not suppress yourself and soon tried to have your way with me." Cassandra laughed as she belittled him. "Just because we are in a game does not allow for such behaviours."

Matteo feigned ignorance and started to beg for his dear life. "Please I'm so sorry, I won't do it again."

Cassandra smiled and said. "Sheesh it's not like I'm ever going to kill a wimp like you, what's your name?"

Matteo coughed. "It's Teo."

She rolled her eyes and said, "Listen up Teo, I'm not someone you you'd piss off, gerrit?"

Matteo nodded repeated. "Yes ma'am."

Just then a voice spoke up and it was the one Matteo did not expect so soon. "Hey Cassy, why don't you leave Teo alone, isn't he to weak for you."

Matteo swallowed down his pride as he looked at The dragon standing a few feet away, his appearance caused another flow of comments to erupt in the crowd.

Cassandra smiled and said. "The dragon, a legend in flesh."

Dragon chuckled. "Cassy, can you please stop this."

She looked down at Matteo like he was a special of dust on the wall and said. "Fine, but do you really know this loser?"

Matteo stood up and walked awkwardly to Dragon before saying. "I've got a news I suppose you will find worth your while."

His plan had already been set.