"Calm down, there's plenty from where that came from."
Zylus devoured lambchops, steak, fries, and salad, yet the hunger refused to fade.
"I haven't eaten in days!" Zylus said.
The person he was talking to was Kash, Kash Mezino. As Kash entered Zylus's room, he brought many metal plates stuffed with food and drinks. He placed it all on the wooden table beside Zylus, as Zylus grabbed it right away, like an eagle flying high above the person they stole their food from.
[Hunger Update: 25/10]
[User Feels Obese]
"Ahhhhhhhh!" Zylus let out a loud yawn as he stretched his back, "That was amazing."
All the food had now been washed away, all inside of Zylus's stomach.
"Why are you actually here, Kash?" Zylus asked, as his tone turned serious.
"I guess there's no need for introductions then." Kash replied, "You see, you beat my brother, almost too easily. So, of course, I allowed you to pass, but we lied about the victor in that battle." Kash said, smiling.
"No worries, it's to keep your family's status high, I understand," Zylus said, wiping grease from his hands.
"Glad you understand, but anyway. In two days, you and five other Demon Cadets, the top that the program has to offer, will be transcending the human realm." Kash said, as his glare turned serious.
Zylus simply nodded. This was it for him. Finally, a way to get closer to my goal.
"Your task will be explained in two days; until then, this will be your given room to stay in, so try not to go too far." Kash finished, as he stood from the wooden chair he sat beside, where Zylus lay, on his bed.
"That's no problem, but how will we meet?" Zylus asked, curious.
"I've already placed a program onto your system; it should appear just about now," Kash said as he began walking towards the exit. "Anyways, see you then!" He waved his final goodbye as he shut the door behind him.
[Program Is Being Delayed]
[Should System Accept Or Reject This Program?]
[Notice: This Program Can Possibly Track Your Movements]
Okay, perfect, so this is probably what Kash was talking about.
[Accepted!]
[Program Notice: 'Hey! It's Kash Mezino here. This has been implanted into your system so we can track your trace before your first mission! Anyways, see you then!]
Sounds just like him.
[Quests Available: 3] – – – – – – – – – – – –→[Rerolls: 3 Remaining]
[Quest 1: Defeat A Lesser Dragon]
[Difficulty: High]
'Rewards':
+1 Core Rank (Partial)
Draconic Scale (Rare Crafting Material)
+15% Fire Resistance
Title: Dragon Breaker
SP: +30
Exp: 500
[Failure To Complete: Death]
[Quest 2: Defeat A Lesser WereWolf]
[Difficulty: Easy]
'Rewards':
+1 Intimidation Aura
Lunar Fang Dagger (Scales with user)
Enhanced Night Vision
+5% Regeneration during Full Moon
SP: +10
Exp: 150
[Failure To Complete: Death]
[Quest 3: Escape From A Higher Orthus Within 15 Minutes]
[Difficulty: Extreme (Survival)
'Rewards':
Skill Unlock: Instinct Overdrive (Temporary danger-sense boost)
+20% Movement Speed (Permanent)
Orthus Mark (Hidden Effect)
Bonus Reward if completed under 10 minutes.
SP: +50
Exp: 1,000
[Failure To Complete: Death]
[Secret Quest]
[To Unlock, Click Here!]
Orthus? Aren't those the two-headed wolves in mythology? In my current state, I probably can't escape from their danger. The secret quest will have to wait as well, but no more fooling around. Obese Puppy, here I come.
[Quest Accepted!]
[Mission: Defeat A Lesser Werewolf]
[Rewards Will Be Granted By Completion of Quest]
[Status: In progress]
[Teleporting in…]
[3]
[2]
[1]
Let's do this…
Then, Zylus suddenly vanished into an open grassland area.
"This again?" Zylus whispered, looking around the entire terrain.
Standing way beyond Zylus was a huge, hunched, grey fur matted with ash, muscled, coiled like steel cables, and a lupine muzzle dripping with saliva and blood. Its eyes glowed white.
"No escape this time," Zylus whispered.
[Weapon Forming: Demonic Katana]
[Combat: Imminent]
[Hp: 100/100]
[User Feels Prepared]
[Lesser Werewolf is 5km away]
Unlike last time, when Zylus had been a nervous, scrawny kid, he felt different now. And it wasn't just him. Before, the empty grasslands had been broken by a forest, offering routes for escape from the Lesser Werewolf. Now, there was nothing. Only open ground beneath a sky burning orange as the sun sank, stretching their shadows across the field.
Tall green grass rippled in the breeze, bending and straightening like a living tide. There would be no running this time, but Zylus already knew this. The mission wasn't to escape this time, it was…
"To kill." Zylus tightened his grip on the katana, "To kill this creature would mean I have officially changed."
Then, Zylus smiled as the Black Katana finally shaped into his hand. He aimed it right towards the Lesser Werewolf, the tip aiming at the middle of its forehead.
"Grrrrrrr!" The werewolf gargled, as spit came out of its mouth, looking down at Zylus as it began slowly crawling towards him.
[Host In Proximity of Target]
[Lesser Werewolf HP: 1000/1000]
"Come at me then!" Zylus's scream echoed across the entire terrain.
The Lesser creature began to crawl, then it moved, fast and fast, almost too quick for the old Zylus to see.
Zylus grinned, "Your movements almost feel too slow now."
[Lesser Werewolf is Moving At 43Mph-50Mph Towards The User]
"Not now…" Zylus waited, changing into an unorthodox fighting stance, with a katana on his lowered left palm.
"False body deception technique," Zylus whispered, as he grinned, aiming the location towards his target.
SLASH!
[Damage dealt: 500]
[Critical Hit: Vital Point Struck]
[Damage Dealt: 500 + 500]
[Damage Dealt: 1,000]
"That's no worries this time."
Before, the False Body Technique had barely scratched Zenos, dealing no more than twenty damage. This time was different. Zylus adjusted instantly, correcting the mistake he'd made back then.
The technique wasn't as simple as it seemed. It allowed the user to appear near the target at blinding speed, up to seventy-five miles per hour, but there was a hidden condition that had not been explained earlier. A faint crosshair appeared within his vision, lingering for only three seconds. Wherever it was aimed, that was where his body would manifest.
Last time, he hadn't understood it. By the time he realised, it was already too late. This time, he didn't hesitate. The moment the crosshair aligned, he moved and struck almost…
"Perfectly."
Zylus whispered as the Lesser Werewolf's body began to slowly, but surely disintegrate.