"Hey... I'm sorry about your husband. And thank you for staying with us"
"I-i don't really know how to comfort someone but.. I can give you a hug.."
Desmond said with a quiet voice, clearly feeling guilty but still fighting for what he wanted as we walk together hand in hand
"What husband?"
I asked, acting confused as if I didn't know he misunderstood our relationship
"Dylan isn't your husband?"
"No.."
"Oh sorry, I mean. I'm sorry for making you betray your lover.
........
......
.......
"He's also not my lover."
Desmond stopped in his tracks, together. We stood still, it was quiet, the only sound heard was our breathe and the wind
.....a long silence filled the air, I could see the sweats dripping down his forehead
"W-what do you mean..?"
" Dylan is my brother"
"What..?"
"Pfft..."
"HAHAHAH"
I tried to hold my laughter but failed in the end looking at his serious face.
I can't believe he didn't knew from the word Family.
He scratched his head in confusion
"But, I thought... I thought you were his wife..?"
I raised my eyebrows
"And what made you think that?"
"He said you were family... Oh...."
" I get it now.."
He blushed in embarrassment
"Yeah.. and that's why, you don't go assuming things"
I ran towards the safe zone laughing happily.
As I looked back at him, his figure stood there.
Blending with the sunset
Mom, I'm finally home.
The bright smile I had, quickly faded when I heard the scream of my mother.
5 days ago. I heard a scream from my mother,
It was a foreshadow to the future, but It hasn't happened yet
But I knew someday it was bound to happen
It just hadn't cross my mind that's all.
They say whenever you're feeling happy, it's always the calmest before the storm
I guess they were right.
"AHHH!"
"SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!"
The familiar voices, they were my mother and my ally's
I quickly turn around to face the door, everything was in chaos. Everyone was trying to run away
In the distance, the monster was approaching.
Did the fucking system timed this? How could this be time perfectly? Can they see the future and they're messing around with me?
I frantically looked around for my mother, and there I saw her. Lying on the floor. Reaching her hand out, I ran to her rescue
"Mom!"
I tried to be as quiet as possible, as i carried her by my shoulder
Not wanting to alert the creature, I covered my moms mouth, as she groans in pain
The monster's upper body was exposed, a red cloth wrap around its lower body. The horns on top of it's head was long. On it's back were multiple arms formed into a wing
From the color of the horn, you might think it's red But in reality. It's just the blood dripping from it's head
Its eyes was full of hunger, ready to launch at me and my mother. But for some reason, it ignored us as if it wanted us to leave
Is this the work of the system too? I asked myself
Suddenly, a man appeared Infront of us.
"Get on my back"
He said quietly, as
Of course hesitating. I didn't want the situation to grow even worse. I decide to comply with the man standing Infront me
I hopped on his back as he carried my injured mother in bride style
He turn around only to wink at me
The fuck? Is he a pedophile?
Is he reassuring me that he'll get me to safety or is he flirting with me?
As soon as I saw his face, the status window appeared once again but this time. The information inside wasn't mine
[Using status appraisal]
{Name: Oscar silver vale }
Age: 42 years old
Gender: M
Class: A- CLASS HUNTER
Strength: 38 (A)
Luck: 17 (D)
Stamina: 47 (S)
Mana: 34 (A)
Charisma: 33 (B)
Special abilities: night vision
Titles: The savior, The rise of the dead
Attributes:
???
Inventory:
1+ SS- fire resistance potion
1+ A- invisibility potion
Coins: 30,000
{ B- CLASS DAGGER }
Is this the guy's name and his information?
I wonder if I can also....
TAP
{ Title: The savior}
Through the ultimate sacrifice of their own life, this individual has saved thousands. Their selfless act has given them the deserving title of {the savior.}
{Hunter}
hunters refer to individuals who possess unique abilities or skills and engage in battling supernatural creatures, monsters, or otherworldly threats.
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{A-CLASS HUNTER}
Ranks range from the lowest ( H ) to the highest which is ( SSS ), Individuals are given different ranks based on how much they can handle.
The rank ranges from [SSS SS S A] {B C D E F G H}
Not only does this apply for hunters. it also applies to potions, items, and abilities.
As an A-CLASS HUNTER. you have a rank far more superior than other individuals,
You have been given the ability to use magic items, to protect yourself and others.
Keep in mind that ordinary weapons are ineffective against creatures you may encounter.
Therefore, every hunters are given a weapon by choice.
What.....?
"Miss?"
What is this?
What are these question marks?
"Miss?!"
....
Processing this information, soon. I came to my senses. I didn't realize someone was calling out to me
It was Oscar, the guy who carried me and my mother
In attempt to save us
"O-oh sorry, what.. what?"
The guy looked at me with worry, but it looks like he brushed it aside.
"Your mother is worried about you, you've been staring into space since earlier and I wondered if the things you saw traumatized you."
"Are you okay?"
My mother, Oscar, and Desmond has been staring at me since earlier. Right, I know that
Wait
Desmond?
I stared at him confused
I turned around, the distance between me and the zone's door were far apart making me realize I'm outside
"I apologize, but I have to leave. Please get to a safe place"
Oscar spoke behind me, I turned around to take another look of his face but before I could. He has already dissapeared into space
I'm guessing he's going back to the safety zone to save the others, based on his status window
I can't believe it, the rise of the dead?
Does that mean he rose from the dead or...
"Sage, let's go find a safe place. I think it's best we go back to your brother's house"
Desmond suggested, he suggested something I didn't like.
No, I can't let that happen. If the monster manage to follows us to my brother's safety zone, that foresight might actually happen
"No, we're not doing that."
I replied
Desmond was shocked, because it seemed he already predicted that I would agree with him
I need to persuade him in a way that I won't reveal my ability
"How are you so sure that my brother's safety zone is actually safe?"
"Our safetyzone has been attack, making it's name useless"
"How do you know if theirs are any better?"
Desmond and my mother were at a lost for words
My mother was holding on to Desmonds shoulder, her legs were limping.
Right, she's hurt.
"We have no other choice, sage."
"It's not like we know any other safe zone, and if your brother's there. He might be able to protect us"
"They have weapons, they've been in the military. Surely they can help"
Shit, I'm losing. But how did he know that? Maybe I'm over thinking that
I can't afford to lose now, might as well go all the way.
"Our safety zone also have weapons, but were they able to protect themselves?"
I stared at him, just back down dude.
I screamed in my mind, I swear to God if he keeps protesting.
"That's true.."
He turned to face my mother
"Auntie, could you please tell us what happened?"
My mother hesitated before speaking
"Let's go find some place to hide first."
I suggested, the both of them agreed and we decided to go back to the pharmacy we broke into 2 days ago.
Desmond also suggested to carry my mother as not to injure her legs any further
Soon we were resting on the floor inside the pharmacy. No lights or even a breeze
Usually the air conditioner would make up for the lack of air, but. With no electricity it felt like I was in despair
We decided to endure it, for the sake of my mother.
We also took some bandages and did whatever we could so my mother would heal and avoid any infection
My mother who has finally relaxed, still in pain but still tried her best to explain.
"Well..."
2 days ago
"We haven't heard from you 3 since the day you left. The team leader, ordered someone to look For you guys only to come back with dissapointment"
[Flashback]
"Did you find them?"
"No, ma'am. We've been looking for the places that they were going to explore as mentioned
But we haven't found them"
"We've also bought some food on the way,"
"And on our way back. We found this bracelet"
"The team leader approached me, asking if I knew the person who belongs to it as it may be yours. Sage."
"Well, turns out. It wasn't yours but.. it was the bracelet that I gave to your brother before he went to the military, it was found on their way there"
"Hearing that your brother's bracelet was lost it made me think that i've lost you both"
"I've been waiting for you guys to come back. when a few hours ago, the hole started appearing again but instead of swallowing everyone."
"Monsters started to appear using that hole as an entrance"
My eyes widen
Strange. why would dangers appear in a safety zone? It's really not living up to it's name.
In fact. It's not even safe anymore
But I wonder if status appraisal works on monsters too.
{ Status appraisal}
Nicole Sullivan
Age: 49 years old
Gender: F
Class: NR
Strength: 10
Luck: 24
Stamina:12
Mana: NR
Charisma: 29
Special abilities: NR
Titles: NR
Inventory: NR
This is my mom's info..
what does NR mean?
"We tried using a knife, but it didn't work.
Those... Creatures.. whatever they are, their body was too hard. They even broke the sharpest knife we had"
She paused for a second. She seemed to be trembling a bit, I didn't like the silence
It was suffocating
"I'm sorry mom, I passed out due to my health
"and...."
" actually I met brother, he's alive and well..."
" I was so happy that I wanted to stay a little longer, we were about to reach out to you all but we had some accident on the way"
"I'm sorry"
I hugged her as she cried, she hugged me back and Desmond stared at the two of us.
Not outing me for lying, he didn't even dare say anything. Well. It was a white lie
"I'm so glad... So glad"
She said, I guess she forgot about nave.
"But, where's the other guy?"
Shit.
I jinxed it
"Nave?"
"Yes, the young guy who had a short build."
"Don't worry about him, he's just fixing something that he did."
"Alright, I'm just glad you've been well"
I pulled her into an even tighter hug
Desmond decided to join us for our reunion
I really thought I was about to lose my mother, this damn precognition ability...
It gives me anxiety
As we hug, I remembered what my mother said.
Ordinary weapons don't work on monsters
That guy, Oscar. His weapon in his inventory was a dagger right? Shit. He might be in danger
Oh right.
It said that Hunters are given a weapon by choice... I guess I don't have to worry about him
Wait, what about guides?! Don't they care about guides too?
Maybe there's a shop??
Usually, in games with stats windows. There are shops that you can buy potions and weapons with
That's what the coins are for right?
I stood up
"I have to step out for a minute. Desmond, Please. Guard my mother for me"
'if I don't come back, please. I beg you to get to a safe place"
I looked at him intensely and he gave me a smile
With a reassuring voice
"Of course"
With a sigh of relief, I opened the door and stepped out of the pharmacy
I stood at the front door for a few seconds, looking around just incase a monster appears.
Turning my head to the side, I started walking around.
As I walked and walked, a few minutes past. I was finally able to find a half swallowed building.
If you don't understand what I meant, then imagine a burger bitten in half. Except a building is much taller causing it to collapse on the floor
In other words
The buildings has already fallen, it was laying on the ground as half of it's body was stolen
Sorry about that bad explanation
I quickly ran towards it, my body was feeling as light as ever
Crack crack
SHATTER
I broke the glass using my fist
You're probably wondering why I'm doing this
Actually, while walking earlier. I've already took a look at my status window
I found a shop but it was only for people who have done 4 missions
As for me, I've done about.....
1 mission I think? The only mission I could remember was the "wake up" mission where I almost died.
You should already have guessed my mission by now
[Welcome to the enchanted artifacts shop!]
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{This shop are for individuals to indulge} themselves in buying useful tools, equipments. Potions and many other enchanted artifacts
That could help them with their class. Or even in {battlefields}
{In order to reach this part of the status window,} an individual has to have had completed atleast 4 {missions. given by the system itself}
{For those who are unlucky enough not to be} given any missions, we have forge a system. With {a self Reset setting that gives missions daily}
{Doing these missions, gives Hunters, espers,} guides, Alchemist, and other class rewards for
Their hard work. These mission resets every 3 days and can be completed without contact with {the shop.}
{Mission 1}
{ Kill 4 A- CLASS monsters using any part of your} {body}
Penalty: 40,000 coins deduction
Difficulty: SSS
Time limit: 80 days after start
Rewards: 80,000 coins
{Mission 2}
{Kill a low level monster atleast B-class using} {magic glass}
Penalty: 5,000 coins deduction
Difficulty: E
Time limit: 10 hours
Rewards: 10,000
{Mission 3}
{It's not like you'll live forever. Go and confess to} {your crush}
Penalty: You can't repeat the same mission again
Difficulty: F
Time limit: 5 minutes
Rewards: 5,000 coins
{Mission 4}
{Kill 500 S-CLASS monsters}
Penalty: none
Difficulty: SSS
Time limit: none
Rewards: 100,000 coins
{Mission 5}
{Break 40 windows, or glass without wearing any {protective suits on}
Penalty: 1,000 coins
Difficulty: F
Time limit: 40 minutes
Rewards: 2,000 coins
{Mission 6}
{Feed 40 people}
Penalty: 2,500
Difficulty: F
Time limit: 1 day
Rewards: 5,000 coins
Time before reset: 22:10:03
The first mission I've picked Is obviously mission 5. Unless, you thought it was mission 2
I don't have magic glass....
(Chapter end)