[The fight will being in the next 10 seconds][9][8][8][7][6][5][4][3][2][1][0][Start!]The moment the fight was declared started, Zora activated her water splash and rushed towards Erix.This time, she wouldn't take it easy on her opponent...Erix, on the other hand, equipped his armor, and his gauntlets.The stat increment from these two pieces of equipment was pretty decent. He felt himself become nibble as he activated both weapons.[Quest received][Win this match/Prove your worth to the audience][Reward: Hidden]'I was expecting this any time soon and it'd come,' Erix thought with a smile.Instead of attacking, Erix stood his ground waiting for her to get near. He preferred attacking at a close range any time he isn't making use of his skills.Right now, he wants to learn decent combat experience, so because of that, he decided not to use his blood slash until when very necessary.However, if he would be able to do this, he would have to dodge skillfully to avoid get
What the previous girl said was true, Zora indeed unleashed the beast in her. Zora quickly straightened her water whip the instant Erix made an attempt to step back, and the next second, she flung it at him. Erix quickly sidestepped and dodged the first water whip, but he wasn't successful with the second one because it caught his neck and encircled it."Erix!" Shota nearly screamed out when he saw that, but somehow managed to control himself when he recalled they were in a game and not reality.'This is not good, he will soon run out of air and die.''Now, I will end this fight quickly. Thankfully, we didn't get in touch too much, otherwise, he will use that energy-depleting skill he used on me yesterday,' Zora thought. Right now, the pain in her stomach was beginning to reduce, thus giving her more vigor to perform decently.While Erix was struggling to remove that whip, Zora quickly manipulated her other whip and it encircled Erix's neck further.Now the two whips were strongly c
[Your resistance to anaerobic conditions: 100%][From now, host can live successfully under anaerobic conditions][New skill unlocked][Anaerobic respirator(Lvl 1): Passive]These were the messages that popped out in front of Erix's peripheral vision.A few seconds later, another series of messages began to appear.[Quest failed][Punishment: None][Host has gained massive hatred from audience][New quests received][Quest 1: Change the perspective of the audience about you][Quest 2: Defeat Zora][Time limit: Seven days][Reward: Hidden]It was at this moment Erix began to open his eyes. He saw the messages the moment he opened his eyes.[Blood bank auto-activated][25/25 HP]"I fucking failed to prove myself," Erix mumbled before he let out a deep sigh that conveyed sadness.'Don't worry, you've overcome her greatest weapon. If you have watched her previous matches, you will see that she mostly uses that technique to defeat her opponents. But since you've eluded it, handling her now
After exhausting the remaining time he had, fighting in the VR game, he finally logged out. He had fought many strong opponents with decent and distinct fighting experience. Though he didn't win most of the fights, he wasn't too far from winning. After fighting several opponents within the level 2 category, he realized Zora wasn't the strongest person in the game. Perhaps because others didn't want to go too public, that was why they weren't well known like she was.His last fight today was the toughest one. He had fought a pink-haired fire ability user who almost burnt off all the hairs in his body. She was the toughest opponent he fought today. Even though he did good damage to her, he still lost.Erix gained a total of 370 exp from all those fights.[exp: 370/1000] Shota also logged out since his time in the game finished with Erix's."Hey, man, hope you enjoyed the game?" Erix asked the moment he saw Shota coming out of the capsule."Yeah, but that was until you got defeated
After Shota was done purchasing food for himself, they headed back to the academy. It was past lunchtime already so Shota didn't bother buying food for Rin since he believed the latter must have already eaten.Entering the room, they met Rin pacing back and forth with a worried look on his face.Seeing that, Erix was the first to rush to him. Just by looking at his face, he could tell that something was wrong."What's wrong? Did something happen? Are you alright? Y-You look bothered," Erix asked simultaneously without pausing to catch a breath. His face showed concern, sadness, and fear."Tell us what happened Rin, what's wrong?" Shota asked as he dropped the paper bag containing his lunch on the table to concentrate on Rin.Rin went to his bed and sat down. He first breathed in and out to calm himself down. And after he must have done it four consecutive times, he finally relaxed a little."We need to talk. You guys should have a seat." This was the first statement Rin made.Shota an
Rin started the detailed explanation of all that happened last night.He also told them about the torture he went through before accepting to betray them. He told them everything without keeping anything from them. Lastly, he told them what he heard when he eavesdropped on the conversation of one of the second-year students that took him last night.For some reason, he chose not to disclose to them about Salvador's assistance. His friends don't trust him.Well, he doesn't trust him entirely. Though he had a bit of confidence that he wasn't completely a bad person.He planned to tell them about him later when they must have countered the major problem at hand."This is fucking unbelievable. How could they even do that to you? That's cruel." Erix said in rage. He was trying really hard to control himself because that revelation really outraged him."I can't believe you planned to hide this from your friends. Honestly, I'm really disappointed," Nicole said angrily.From the little she
Everyone froze in an unexplainable shiver and guilt. Erix's words seemed to have some kind of piercing property that rendered them weak and shattered in the heart.This was the first time they had seen him snapped out like that in anger.And since Erix wasn't the type to get easily riled, they were a bit surprised at his sudden outburst.He was furious. "Oh no, not this time," Shota said as he looked at Erix's back. His wings were starting to come out."What..the?" Nicole stuttered in shock. Well, she should be shocked since she wasn't there the night Erix's wings appeared."A..Are these wings?" She stuttered in utter surprise. 'Damn it! We shouldn't have angered him to this extent!' Rin thought in regret."C'mon man, you should loosen up now. Your wings are nearly out. We are really sorry for….""Don't fucking tell me that! This isn't the kind of bond I expect from you guys. You promised to accept her, why say all that to her earlier? It's obvious you don't like her, I know, but c
"If that's the case, then let's continue our discussion." Eric urged everybody.Right now, Shota and Rin must be thinking that Erix was very easy in trusting Nicole, but unbeknownst to them, he had a way of checking whether she was lying or not."As I was saying earlier, Quito is my childhood friend, and his family has a very good relationship with the military." "Well, we weren't much of friends back then. He was always full of himself." "Let's say, that was one of the many reasons I had to stay away from him. He is too boastful of his achievements and I don't like people like that.""That was why I was surprised to hear he was the person behind Rin's torture.""He is arrogant, stupid, and boastful, but I never knew he was horrible too." "This is shocking to me. I know he was a bully. Even though he didn't bully me, that doesn't mean I haven't witnessed him bullying other people. Guess my family's influence didn't allow him to try that on me. Also..""Excuse me, you said he's your
Dear Readers,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a heavy heart and a twinge of disappointment that I write to you today. As an author, I have always strived to provide you with captivating stories that transport you to different worlds, allowing your imaginations to soar and your hearts to race with excitement. However, circumstances beyond my control have led me to make a difficult decision.As many of you know, life often throws unexpected challenges our way. In my case, it is the relentless demands of academia that have temporarily placed a halt on my writing journey. Yes, my dear readers, the culprit is none other than the formidable beast we call "school."Over the past few months, I have been engrossed in my studies, dedicating countless hours to books, lectures, and exams. The pursuit of knowledge has become my primary focus, as I strive to expand my intellectual horizons and broaden my understanding of the world. In doing so, however, I ha
Dear Readers,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a heavy heart and a twinge of disappointment that I write to you today. As an author, I have always strived to provide you with captivating stories that transport you to different worlds, allowing your imaginations to soar and your hearts to race with excitement. However, circumstances beyond my control have led me to make a difficult decision.As many of you know, life often throws unexpected challenges our way. In my case, it is the relentless demands of academia that have temporarily placed a halt on my writing journey. Yes, my dear readers, the culprit is none other than the formidable beast we call "school."Over the past few months, I have been engrossed in my studies, dedicating countless hours to books, lectures, and exams. The pursuit of knowledge has become my primary focus, as I strive to expand my intellectual horizons and broaden my understanding of the world. In doing so, however, I ha
In the fifth city of the planet of demons, the darkness was absolute. The only source of light was the dimly red light coming from the sky. Amidst this eerie atmosphere, a young lady could be seen walking down the street. Her long red hair fluttered in the chilly wind as she made her way to her destination.The demons on the streets recognized her instantly. She was none other than Tania, the famous saintess of the tenth city. Her reputation preceded her, and the demons knew her for her unparalleled strength and her unwavering respect for the demon laws. They were surprised to see her walking down the street of the fifth city at this hour, and they couldn't help but wonder what brought her out of her abode.As Tania walked past them, she maintained a cold and expressionless face. Her demeanor was as stoic as ever, and it was impossible to guess what was going on in her mind. She continued walking, lost in thought until she finally arrived in front of a modern and decent bungalow.Wi
Lord Julian led Erix, Shota, and Orah up a grand staircase to the second floor of his regal mansion. The walls were adorned with paintings of famous battles and landscapes. Once they reached the top, he turned and gestured towards a door on the left."This will be your room," Lord Julian said. "I hope it'll suffice for your stay here."When they entered the room, they admired the room.The furniture was made from the finest wood on the planet and decorated with intricate engravings. There was a large three-poster bed, a vanity table with a mirror, and a fireplace to keep them warm during the colder nights.Shota nodded with admiration "It's habitable. Not bad."Orah examined the room carefully, old habits from his training, and started to make a list of any potential security risks. When he was finished, he said, "It's perfect. Better than that crappy rubbish from earlier."Lord Julian noticed the absence of Scott and raised an eyebrow. "Where is the servant goblin? Did he not wish to
The ruthless demon towered over the cowering goblin, its eyes glowing red in the dim light of the forest.The goblin had lost all of his comrades in the battle that had been raging for minutes and was now at the mercy of the demon that had led the attack."Please, spare me," the goblin pleaded, his voice trembling with fear. "I surrender."The demon let out a deep, thundering laugh. "Very wise of you, little goblin," Orah growled. "You have made the right choice. I will let you live. But there are consequences."Instead of killing the goblin, however, the demon did something unexpected. He looked the goblin straight in the eye and muttered words in a language the goblin did not understand.Suddenly, the goblin felt a strange sensation coursing through his body. He paled, but at the same time, a strange sense of loyalty blossomed within him. He looked up at Orah with wide eyes and suddenly realized what had just happened."You... you manipulated my mind just like your friend did with Ro
Erix heaved a sigh when he heard what Orah said. Orah had deliberately spoken of the rebellion to give him no choice but to agree with his words, and it had really worked.Definitely, they wouldn't let the goblins go after learning of their plan for fear of being exposed. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean they must kill the goblins to silence them. There are other ways to silence them without actually killing them.As much as Erix had the urge to kill the goblins for the sake of exp, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to gain loyal servants who undoubtedly would bring more benefits than just the immediate gain of exp.Thus, instead of complying with Orah's appeal, he acted differently."No, we won't kill them. They'll be useful to us if we have them as servants. I don't want us to waste them by killing them," Erix told his friends."How are we going to tame these losers anyway? Why don't we kill them now to save ourselves the trouble of doing that in the future?" Shota spoke up, soun
Erix and his friends delved deeper and deeper into the forest as they talked to relieve their boredom.However, that was only until they came upon a group of seven goblins, armed to the teeth.They stopped a short distance away from the goblins before they were seen.The goblins carried spears, bows, arrows, and many other vicious weapons."What should we do now? Go back?" Orah asked in a very low tone."These guys are armed. They are not like any other goblins we have encountered so far. Maybe we should leave before they see us," Erix asserted. In his opinion, he found it pointless to waste their strength fighting the goblins."Come on, it'll be fun to fight these losers. Only I can take them out at once," Shota said with excited eyes. However, seeing that none of his friends reciprocated this enthusiasm, he sighed and said, "Fine, if that's what you want, then... Ahhh!!!" Shota cried out and jumped up in startlement.A few seconds later, a rat ran out from under the ground where he h
In the portal room inside military base two, a purple opening appeared from which five soldiers emerged.The soldiers were the military team that had gone to look for the students who had gotten lost inside a beast planet. However, they had returned empty-handed, believing that the students were no longer there.They saw it with their own eyes as the students dissolved into red, invisible dust."Everyone, except Leo, can go back to their domains and rest. I'll report to the General Staff with Leo," General Stanley announced shortly after they arrived.They all nodded and went on their way. But all of them except Leo.General Stanley looked at Leo and asked, "Are you sure you want to do this? Roaming about Camuti alone is dangerous, you could even die there."Although he was always envious of Leo and his impeccable way of doing things, he didn't wish him death.Leo's face was cold and expressionless. He only nodded but said nothing."If you say so. Just know that you don't have to kill
Josh was a little startled when he heard that. He didn't know why, but Erix's words made him anxious and frightened. He tried to put up a calm facade, but that immediately crumbled as Erix approached him.Erix walked towards him calmly and with a cold expression. He didn't look excited or angry.'But he's only human,' a thought popped into Josh's head. 'What if this is only a technique to intimidate and disorient you? He may have super healing, but he's not invulnerable to death, so be smart. Kill him when you get the chance.'Josh's courage immediately picked up as this thought crossed his mind.He got into a fighting stance and laughed nervously, "Come on, little human. You can't scare me."Erix chuckled when he heard this. He pronto activated his light wing boots and transported himself behind Josh, invisible as a bullet."How about now, are you afraid of me?" Erix asked in a whisper, chuckling. He wasn't attacking Josh yet. He just wanted to scare him a little.Josh was terrified