Chapter 18
System initiated. All users will receive new benefits. Calculating current level. Ability calculated Users level 0
Wait. The system wasn't activated this whole time. What does it really mean if the system is now activating, and what benefits will it bring if we all get it?
Quinn noticed the system was sinking to his own with his new watch, stating that he was a level 20 user. Stood there in shock. This is more beneficial than I expected for them.
Logan, before we head out, I have a message from my mother about this new system update. Logan goes ahead and places a device on the ground that immediately activates and starts projecting a hologram.
Greetings, I hope you guys appreciate this system. This is a cooperation between the Green family in Richard Eno. With these new upgrades, we're going to have you guys test it out and see how it works. So you will be our trial run.
Everyone in the group looked shocked. Trial run, isn't this too risky?
Missus, green's. It's fine. Everything is ready to go. The code devices and everything else are ready to hook up now. We're going to sync all systems, Reiju, take it all over from here.
System users are now connecting to Logan, green Tsukuru Hikiko, and Quinn Talon systems. Users inputted. Now activating the system, calibrating, and adjusting all settings.
Here are some words of encouragement for you all. Make sure that you know that you're not bulletproof. I know this system will make you feel rather powerful, but don't let it go to your head.
The whole group stood there, unsure of what was going on, hearing this voice. In their head, encouraging them.
Tsukuru, she's just the collective memory of my mom, so just move on. Let's just get this over with.
XP is set to 0, calibrating the users' capability reflected in system stats, confirmed initiating full boot up.
As the group prepares to move out, Minx immediately rushes back over and grabs Cia, hugging her tight.
"Can you please stop trying to squish me to death!? Let me go, we've got stuff to do!" Cia's muffled yells were heard under Minx's arms
Minx loosened her grip a little ."But you're so fluffy, just 5 more minutes, please?"
Sil walks over, grabs Minx, and begins to pull her away gently, "That's enough, Minx; she needs to be able to do things."
Minx sighs to herself dejectedly, "I'll let her go for now."
Vincent, chuckling to himself, sees all this stuff going on, and thinks "young love" as he shakes his head.
"All right, once we pass the mountain, there's a major dense area of jungle that has a large number of energy signatures that would most likely be where the big threats are, so we're going to push all the way through, and then we'll eventually hit the desert. That is our primary goal."
As the group walked through the jungle, Tsukuru noted that no monsters were coming for them.
"Shizuka, have you noticed it?" Tsukuru pointed out.
"Yes, no troubles coming our way. It's like they're all voiding us, not a single basic tier or Intermediate tier," Shizuka replied.
As they got to the mountain, they began clearing out all of the advanced-tier beasts that were surrounding the mountain.
Since most of the major threats that were inside the mountain were gone, they went ahead and cleared them all out.
It didn't take long before all the advanced tiers were cleaned up quickly, and everyone in the group started noticing that they were getting stronger.
A bunch of them were reaching level 10 or Quinn, who was already level 20, barely. noticed anything. Quinn had to go over and ask Vincent, " How are they getting stronger when they have fixed abilities? It's thanks to that system.
The watches have something similar to your own. Everyone's going to get stronger as they go up.
So the ability level strength is no longer the factor; it's thanks to the new technology that, thanks to Richard and the Green family, they have discovered the technology can help. Humans, vampires, and werewolves can benefit from it as well.
Quinn, raise an eyebrow. Werewolves have existed since when? Vincent, of course, they exist. They are one of the leaders of the factions now, but I guess this is a new Concept, but they do exist.
As the group was cleaning up the last of the creatures around the mountain, they noticed a mass of commotion going through the forest, makes was being told that somebody was coming towards them after the trees described what was heading their way. She put her guard down.
No worries, guys, Leo was headed our way. Within a mere moment, Leo had shown up. I'm glad I caught up to you guys in time.
I was told that you guys were going to need another escort. Vincent, looking at him, raising an eyebrow, am I not capable enough?
Leo, looking at Vincent, I think you're plenty capable. But it's nice to have an extra pair of hands around who is skilled.
Vincent was visibly rolling his eyes over such a statement. Okay, well, you made it in time for us to begin moving on to the next area.
The rest of the students were all looking at each other and shrugged.
Sergeant Shizuka decided to lead the group through the forest, with Minx and Closely being followed by Sil.
Vinson decided to get up close and ask Sil, why is it that your brothers are not here with us?
Are they not interested in this little adventure? Sil, Oh, they're kind of busy right now. With the island, they're still sorting out the mess over there.
They only had enough time to get familiar with and help me guard Minx.
Luckily, most of the trouble was taken care of, and I was involved.
I was thinking that Quinn would be getting himself in trouble all the time, but it doesn't seem like it. It seems like most of the trouble is just coming to the group in general.
Quinn looked up his stats, seeing that he was still short on his XP. But he managed to at least level 5. He was now a Level 25. But the XP he was receiving was getting worse. Now that he had reached a new level, the XP reduced even further, but everyone else had caught up to him in his levels. Quickly noticing that his stats and everyone else had flatlined, but they were higher than his previous stats.
Stats
[Level 25]
[Race: Vampire Noble]
[3/10 Blooded, family members]
[6,250/15000 EXP]
[HP 250/250]
[Strength: 50]
[Agility: 50]
[Stamina: 50]
[Charm: 50]
Quinn, looking at the stats, stood there shocked. How have they grown so much? I've never had these highest stats before.
I'm glad that the charm influence has been turned off, given how strong it is right now. It would have been dangerous, but these stats are crazy. He thought to himself.
Quinn said Hey, has anyone else noticed they're a lot stronger than before?
Everyone else started grabbing their weapons and swinging, even testing their fists and leg movements, all of them, shaking their heads, gnawing an agreement.
Leo, looking at all of them well, I can definitely tell you are all getting stronger. I think you need to take on something far more difficult, clearly. Advanced-tier bees are no longer worth your time with your strength; you should be taking on king-tier or even higher.
The group stood there, shocked. The words coming out of Leo's mouth were a bit of a newsflash. They were so strong now that they could take on the king tier with no problems. How much of a power boost have they received? They did notice it was getting easier to kill these advanced-tier beasts one after the other every time, but didn't know it was going to be this dramatic.
As the group goes through the jungle, they notice that nothing has happened to Tham; all the low-level monsters are staying away from them as they walk through. The Jungle.. It didn't take long before something caught Minx. attention.
The creature jumped out and stepped in front of the Minx. A large leopard-like creature jumped in front of Minx and bowed. Simply placing a sword on the ground and backing away immediately makes her feel something about that sword pulling in her. Minx wraps a sword and lifts it, inspecting it.
Quinn goes ahead and expects the sword. Trying to figure out what it is
Inspect
A mysterious sword with unknown properties, And Made of a material not from this universe.
After that, when it says to use your blood and fill it up like a blood sword, something interesting should happen. Minx immediately does what he says, and the sword begins to glow and activate within mere moments—unlocking evolution. Evolution beginning. You are now of the Fey of Nordash. Embrace your heritage. She was transformed. Quinn immediately notices and proceeds to inspect
Inspect.
[Name: Minx Plantwell
Race: Fay
Ability beast taming
Blood not compatible with vampires.
Quinn went ahead with the information, Minx. You have an ability now, you're able to bond with those creatures if you want to. Minx goes up and starts communicating with the Beast. She can now hold a conversation with a mere ease. The creature brought out its female and its young Cub that was slightly shorter than them. But it was almost full-grown.
Both the 2 leopard light creatures gnawed their head at the young leopard, and he went up and touched minks. Causing her to activate an ability that she didn't have before the creature talked. Hi, my name is Caser. What's yours? Minx, nice to meet you as well.
I would like to follow you on your journey. My parents have allowed me to go on my own and start experiencing things and seeing the whole world for myself. Would you be welcoming on this journey?
Minx, yes, I would gladly welcome you to our group. And on this adventure. The creature wraps its tentacles around her leg and begins walking with her.
Minx immediately looks towards the CIA flaps, her Wings once and immediately jumps towards her, grabbing her, flying into the air, and tossing her onto her back as she flies across the sky. Isn't this fun?
CIA, your definition of fun is not mine. I am not comfortable being up here, and I'm not a flying person. Do I look like I have wings?
Minx merely swoops down towards Caser, who begins shrinking and then jumps on as she flies back up in the sky. Caser is enjoying the breeze. CIA, on the other hand, is having a rough time and looking at the little creature like it's crazy.
Sil call; Minx, come back down here, please. We need to get this adventure done. You could have fun flying around later.
Minx decides to head back down, sighing to herself.
Sil: Minx, you need to be safer; you're being too reckless again. Sometimes you worry me, you're immortal, so stop acting like it, Minx, as Sil was glaring at her.
Everyone else in the group is smiling, looking at Sill and Minx.
Shizuka asks, so when are you 2 getting married? And when can we expect the kid?
Sil: uh-
Minx: Don't expect it for long. :smirk
Quinn: Well, if you guys get married, I would be more than happy to consummate your marriage.
Leo: We have some free time here. Go ahead, Gwen, you're the unofficial leader of the 10th family. It should be your honor, Vincent, looking at Leo. :expressionless
Vincent, it's fine, I'm OK with him blessing their marriage as the 10th leader. I'm alright with this.
Minx and her group stood there. Minx: One of the faction leaders is here, and he's Teacher!
Shizuka: Well, there are actually 3 faction leaders who are teachers at the school, he's just one of them. Silver and Kazz are the other two.
MInx and her entire group stared at her, white-eyed.