Max's heart began to beat rapidly again and he quickly withdrew his hand and turned around slowly. Upon seeing the person who had just walked in, he subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief and did an imaginary sign of the cross.
"Oh, it's you? What are you doing here by this time?" Max asked the person who in turn gazed at him in confusion."Am I not the one supposed to be asking you that?" The boy asked in return and walked to the bed. After checking Nat's body and making sure he was fine, he turned to Max and stared deeply at him. "Now tell me, what are you doing here and by this time?""I-..... Of course, I came to see him. I don't know what happened to him or who did this to him so I thought it would be nice if I visit him," Ma replied, sounding in the best of his cool."At night?" The boy asked with a raised brow. Why would he come at night time to see Nat?! It's very suspicious, however, he could not accuse the boy yet and so he decided to calm down."Yes, I wasn't free the whole day, I just got free and I rushed down here to see him," Max replied. The boy kept quiet, Max's explanation seemed logical and there was no way he would disagree. He trailed his eyes down Max's hand and stared at his wristwatch, '0.9!' he thought inwardly with a look of disappointment on his face. It's no wonder Nat picks on him every day.
Seeing the boy's gaze on the wristwatch in his hand, Max could not help but feel ashamed of himself, he placed his hand inside of his pockets immediately and made to leave when the boy stopped him.
"Do you think that I do not know what you are up to?" The boy asked causing Max to take a step backwards.
'What does he mean?' Max asked inwardly still staring at the boy. 'Did he see through me? Or he is just assuming?'
"Surprised right?" The boy's voice brought Max out of his thoughts, he looked up and studied the boy's face. The boy didn't seem to be guessing at all and this meant only one thing.....Max has been caught! " Don't be scared yet, I won't tell Kelvin."
'Huh,' Max thought inwardly, he was surprised by what the boy said, why wouldn't he tell Kelvin about it."What I don't understand is why you still want to harm him even when he is still unconscious," the boy said with a raised brow as he stared deeply into Max's eyes as if trying to find some answers or whatever.
"About that...I didn't intend to harm him, but I-" Max paused on his words and stared back at the boy who was waiting to hear what he had to say. Seeing the eagerness in the boy's eyes, he could not help but chuckle inwardly. "I-I wanted to..." Before he could finish his statement, they both heard footsteps approaching the room."It's Kelvin! Hey, you have to hide or else I'm doomed and that applies to you as well," the boy hurriedly said to Max and he began to look around the room. Finding a good spot, he dragged Max by the ankle and pushed him down, "Quick! Hide under the bed and don't you dare come out unless he's gone,", he warned Max sternly before pushing him under the bed. Standing up, he took a sit on the chair close to the bed and calmed himself immediately.
The door of the room opened and Kelvin with a boy behind him came inside and walked to the bed.
" Harry, I thought I heard some noises from here?" Kelvin asked, looking around the room.
"I don't think so, it could be from the next room," The boy Harry replied, he was calmed and collected making it difficult to find anything wrong with him.
"Okay, how's Nat? Any improvement yet?" Kelvin asked rather, not wanting to dwell on the issue. He walked to Nat and touched his body as he examined him carefully.
"Not yet, still as before," Harry replied and let out a sigh.
"Hmmm, he'll soon wake up and when he does he'll tell us who the hell did this to him. If it happens to be Max, I'll kill him instantly."
Max upon hearing what Kelvin said gulped and held his now abnormal beating heart, it didn't sound like an empty threat and here he was hiding under the chair. 'What if he finds me under here?' Max thought inwardly and just thinking of what could happen to him made him realise how dead he was going to be.
"Ouch!" Max suddenly grumbled almost yelling out, he felt something pinch him lightly on his butt but it was a bit painful. He tried turning around to see what was that, but his head brushed against the bed causing some sounds to be heard.
"What is that noise?" Kelvin asked looking around the room. Harry who also heard the sound gulped in fear and abruptly stood up.
"It could be outside, let's go check it out," He said pointing towards the door, the other boy that came in with Kelvin stared at him cautiously. He had never behaved the way he was doing right now and it rose his suspiciousness.
"Harry, are you okay? You are acting strange," The boy said causing Kelvin to also stare intently at Harry.
"How is that possible Matt?" Kelvin turned and asked the boy. "I don't see anything wrong with him, it could be your eyes deceiving you."
Harry let out an imaginary sigh at what Kelvin said, he glanced over at Matt and glared at him for some time before averting his gaze to Kelvin. "I'm starving here. Let's go eat something, dinner is on me tonight," he said drawing everyone's attention from the current situation.
It was likely that they haven't eaten anything yet since morning and so their stomach grumbled at the mention of food. They quickly left the room after making sure that Nat was fine.
"That was so close right?" Max mumbled as he crawled out of the bed, he had waited patiently until the boys have long gone before coming out from his hiding. He opened his hand and glared at the tiny ant on his palm. "You dare cause me trouble huh? You dare cause your father trouble, right? I'll crush every bit of life from you so that in your next life you won't think of attacking my butt!"
The next day was Friday and it is a skill training day for Angel Academy. The skill training is an activity for students to train themselves using weapons like gauntlets, scythes, daggers and the rest that can't be mentioned. It is mandatory for all students notwithstanding gender and failure to not participate will have to undergo some punishment. The school had to take extra measures to see that the students are well prepared for the forthcoming great war against the humanoid aliens."Argh! My head feels so heavy!" Max grumbled as he got up from bed.<<Daily Quest: 500 sit-ups & 500 press-ups>><<Quest Status: Not completed>><<No rewards>>"Fuck this system! Am in no mood for your messages this morning," Max yelled as he waved the translucent screen off his face.He had woken up late this morning due to how stressed out he was last night. He should count himself l
"Harry!" Max called out as he stared at the ball of flames on Harry's palm. No one could explain the expression on Max's face as he kept staring at the ball of flames. "My 20XP is gone!" He suddenly said out loud causing the students to stare at him in confusion."Is he mad already or something?" A student asked and no one had the exact answer to his question, they were all confused."Hey, the hell is wrong with you? I just saved your ass and you can't show some appreciation!" Harry said. He was upset at Max's sudden behaviour."Thank you but I didn't beg to be saved...I need that thing on my chest, two of it on my chest or my reward will be gone," Max replied pointing to the ball of flames."Are you okay?" Harry asked in confusion. He was here to eat some breakfast when he saw the ball of flames dashing towards Max, out of instinct he rushed and caught it before it slammed on his chest. What he didn't understand was why he is acting the way he is doing r
"How was I able to withstand those blows just fine?" Max asked himself with a smile on his face. He had rushed out of the cafeteria, not because of anything but because he was extremely happy and surprised at the same time. He got into his room and closed the door behind him then walked to the mirror and removed his shirt. "There are no injuries at all, this is freaking awesome! I guess it should be because of the system, hahaha!" Max began to laugh out loud as he danced around his room.As he was dancing, his eyes subconsciously moved to the clock. "Ahhh! Don't tell me that I am late!" He screamed seeing the time. He quickly wore another shirt and carried his bag, he didn't mind his dishevelled hair which was unlike him and dashed out of his room.-------------"Are you all complete?" Max's home-room teacher asked as he stared at all the students one after the door."No.....""Yes, Yes, I am already here!" Max called out as he ran into
"Students pick your sparring partner and get ready to start," The teacher said, drawing everyone's attention to him. The students gathered around and started choosing themselves, they picked stronger students among themselves and left the weak ones to choose their selves. Max watched what was going on and could not help but scoff. 'Bunch of clowns!' he mumbled inwardly and began to look around, for any students he would spar with.Just before he could walk up to one of the free students, Harry approached him together with Kelvin and Matt. "Here comes the devil," he mumbled under his breath as he glared at Kelvin who in return was glaring back at him."I see you have no sparring partner," Harry noted as he got to where Max was standing. "How about we spar?" he asked with a smirk."Why? We are no mates so I guess you should go ask one of your mates," Max replied and turned to leave."And where do you think you are going? Have you grown bal
"System show me my stats," Max said and sat down on the bed.<<Name: Max Owen>><<Race: Human>><<Level: 1>><<HP: 100/100>><<XP:75/100>><<blood level: 100/100>><<Strength: 10>><<Agility: 10>><<Mind: 10>><<Stamina: 10>><<Skills Bar>><<Skills Name:.... >><<Skill Type: Blood>><<Description: Host when using this skill requires the usage of blood, which can be the host's or someone else>><<Duration: Limited.....depends on the amount of blood being consumed>><<Skills Point: Empty>><<Evolution bar>><< Empty>><<Quest bar>><<Main Quest: Reach Level 10>><<Reward: Locked&g
Under the scorching sun of a plain area that had no trees not even an ounce of life were about a hundred to two hundred students all sweating and frowning their faces. Some used their hands to fan themselves while others used a piece of cloth or anything usable. The sun was too much – it was so unbearable that the students were no longer excited as they had been earlier, even the ground they were stepping on was hot."Why are you feeling so comfortable?" Kelvin could not help but ask Evelyn. Since they had arrived at the green portal, she hadn't for once complained or even frowned, worst of it all was that she wasn't sweating like her sister who almost wanted to pull her clothes off if not for the gaze of her twin."It's because she has the fire ability," Emily replied while wiping the sweat off her forehead. The group finally understood why Evelyn felt so comfortable and calm.'Fire ability huh? Sounds cool, it's no wonder her gaze is so fierce and
Too late!Was all that came into the minds of the students as they watched Max disappear together with the beast.It was all like a dream to his group members especially Harry who Max was talking to before he disappeared. They didn't know how the beast was able to break out from the ice without anyone knowing, not even Emily saw it coming. To think the basic beast would be able to break from her intermediate ice spell was something that baffled her."Max," Harry called out in fright as he stared at the empty space not too far away from them. That was the spot Max was standing previously. He began to walk towards the place and when he got there, it shocked him how the ground looked normal like nothing happened there."What should we do? We need to find him!" Harry said, turning his attention to Kelvin who also looked shocked but not to the point of doing anything."There is nothing we can do Harry, we can't possibly enter the groun
'This is it! This is the end for me!' Max thought to himself as he stared at the enormous crab that had just walked into the cave carrying a human boy in its hand, it turned around and seeing all the dead crabs let out an angry shrieking roar that shook the entire cave. It angered it a lot to see its dead comrades scattered around the whole place in their piles of blood. The enormous crab flung the boy he was holding causing him to slam his back against the hard wall and then fell to the ground then it began to dash towards Max. Max didn't see it coming, it ran at an unseeable speed and when it got to where Max was lying, it clawed at him giving him a deep tear from his neck down to his chest. Max felt the burning pain, he wanted to scream but he could not find his voice. He tried to get up but it was a failed attempt, blood kept gushing out without stopping. He gradually opened his hazy eyes and looked ahead, there, was the crab coming at him
With wide eyes and opened mouths, everyone watched as the same dark fogs that had disappeared before reappeared again. This time it was behind Kelvin who still had his eyes fixed on Max, he heard everyone scream his name but before he could process anything, it was already late. The dark fogs formed into some long claws and began to tear on his skin. Screams filled the air as Kelvin began to run around the duelling ground, as he ran, the claws followed him as well, tearing on his skin and causing his clothes to be dyed red.As blood gushed out from his body, he began to get weak. He got weak to the extent that he could no longer walk and so he fell to the ground, helpless. No one came to help him, everyone watched as strength sipped out of him gradually, yet, no one made an attempt to help him. Not even Matt who wanted so badly to be his friend. It was as if the world had left him to die, that he was insignificant. From where he was lying down, a tear dropped from his eye then followe
"Looking for me?" Kelvin heard Max ask behind him, he turns around abruptly and sees the grinning Max but before he can open his mouth to talk, he was suddenly sent flying to the wall."What!""How the hell did he do that?""Did he just kick my Idol?"The entire Arena was in an uproar, students could not hide the shock on their faces as they stared at Max who was still grinning and then Kelvin who was lying on the ground, unable to move.Max slowly walked up to Kelvin who was groaning in pain, a smirk curved upon his lips as he bent down towards him. "I hate people like you the most!" He said coldly, causing Kelvin to turn around despite the pains on his back."Y-you....!" Kelvin shuddered, he didn't know what to say, he was confused, shocked and angry at the same time. Yet, he could not do a thing, he could only point at Max with hostility.Max seeing the anger on Kelvin's face beamed, he tilted his head to take a better look at Kelvin's face then without saying a word, he stood up.
"You are to begin after the count of five," Kelvin said, sounding like an official referee. The two opponents nodded in understanding and Kelvin began his count."1""2""3" "4""5""BEGIN!"After the count, Kelvin quickly gave them some space by moving closer to the wall of the duelling ground. Max and Nat both took a fighting stance opposite each other, with their whole attention fixed on themselves. The noisy crowd became quiet as the time they all have been waiting for has finally arrived, their eyes and whole senses on the two boys on the duelling ground, no one wanted to miss any action."Hey, I won't take it easy on you so you better do the same," Nat said as a warning and clasped his hands together.'It's not time for me to show them my demon powers or I'll be in danger, I'll have to follow Zheren's idea even though I would want to beat the crap out of him' Max thought inwardly as he braced himself for whatever Nat was about to do.From Nat's clasped palms, particles of ligh
The next day arrived sooner than the students expected it to. But instead of complaining about how short the night was, they were all elated. They rushed to the dining hall for their breakfasts and when they were done, they all went to do one thing or the other. Among all these students were some that went to the school poling unit. This was one of the fun of the school, voting for a particular person during duels.The night before, it was announced that the duel between Max and Nat will be taken place today and so this morning, they could not wait to start voting for their favourite person. As expected, they were all voting for Nat to win because they believed he would but except for one person. The short brown-haired boy walked to the front and cast his vote on Max, this act got the entire students around upset to the extent that some could not take it again."Hey, shortie! What the hell do you think you are doing voting for a loser? You are the only one wishing Nat to lose," one of
Max stormed inside the room and then slumped on his bed, his face was squeezed and his fists were clenched. Zheren also walked inside the room after some time, he glanced at Max and seeing his angry face could not help but sigh. He understood how he felt at the moment because he too had been in the same situation before. Nevertheless, he walked to Max and sat close to him, placing a hand on his shoulder he comforted him as a friend would — This was what Max needed at a time like this, a reminder that he has a friend who believes in him and will stand by him.After some time of comforting, Max calmed down. His face returned to its normal mood and his rising chest completely fell. Thanks to Zheren who knew how to use words just perfectly. After Zheren fell asleep because he mentioned that he was sleepy, Max took a shower because he knew how bad he smelled. After that, he wore light clothes and left the room after glancing at the Zheren.When he got outside, he began to make his way tow
"Kelvin, you guys have to hurry to the dorms, Nat and Max are about to fight!" A student yelled as he saw Kelvin, Harry and Matt."Max?""Max?"Harry and Kelvin asked in unison, the shocked expression on their faces could not be hidden. "How is that possible?" Kelvin asked in incredulity as he turned to Harry for an answer."We should go and check it out first," Harry replied and ran off. Part of him was overjoyed while the other part was in doubt, Max couldn't be back from the portal and alive. Nevertheless, he ran to the dorms and when he got there, he saw the crowd of students had already gathered around and mumbling hell knows not to themselves.Harry made his way through the crowd of students until he got to the front, where he saw Max being pushed to the wall by Nat. "Max!" He called as he rushed over immediately and stopped Nat from punching Max in the face."Hey man, you just woke up! Can't you rest a bit?" Harry asked as he held the angry Nat who was struggling to free hims
Zheren led Max through the dark hallway until they got to another building. Then he suddenly stopped and turned around causing Max to almost fall. "Max, I don't know how you were able to do it but I want to say thank you for bringing me back to life and for healing me. Damon said I am now a demon, it came as a shock to me considering my status before but I do not mind that again," Zheren said in a low voice then let out an inaudible sigh."I did what I had to do so you don't have to be like that, besides you saved me," Max replied with a slight smile on his face. "About the demon stuff, well I happened to be favoured by Damon and so I was able to turn into a demon, I guess it was a bit of luck that I was able to bring you back to life. As you have seen, I am not yet strong enough which explains why I fainted. By the way, how many days have I been asleep?" "Two days I guess," Zheren replied to Max's shock."Two days? Hell! I need to return to school," Max said as he remembered someth
Max closed his eyes still and tried to fully fix his attention on the dark energies around him. He may not know why the system requests that he absorb the energies but one thing is for sure and that is his desire to get stronger. After some time, he opened his inner eyes and he could see the dark energies and how they were raging around his soul. It was like they wanted to tear his soul apart but something kept stopping them.Max channelled his mind to the energies and began to draw them to himself, the dark energies felt his presence and suddenly they gathered around and began to form until they formed into the shadow of a man."Are you strong enough to withstand my powers?" Max heard a voice ask him through the shadow of the man. He kept silent for some time as he didn't know if he could be able to do it. At the same time, be wanted to do it because of the rewards attached to it by the system."Yes, I can!" Max replied and without waiting for the shadow to reply to him, he gathere
"Who are you?" Asked Max with a curious look as he stared at the figure of a man who was standing not too far away from him. He was supposed to be startled by the appearance of the manly figure but surprisingly he wasn't, he felt as though they were connected somehow."My name is Yama," the man said calmly. His eyes glittered as he stared at Max. "Do you know me?" he added."I don't! I should be asking you that because you approached me yourself," Max said still with his gaze fixed on the man."If I am correct, you awakened the remaining part of me during your breakthrough. I am quite surprised to be honest, for a mere human to awaken me is something I never expected even when I was still asleep." Yama said, his voice filled with surprise."I awakened you?" Max asked in shock. 'That explains the strange voice I was hearing during...' he stopped his thoughts halfway and returned his gaze to Yama who was patiently waiting for him to ask questions. "Were you the one speaking through me?"