Plundering In The Apocalypse

Predator's eyes.

A black-haired young man with mystic blue eyes could be seen staring blankly in the air. As he was the only one who could see the notifications popping out in front of him on a translucent blue floating screen.

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[You have killed a Corpse eater.]

[You have leveled up.]

[ +10 Bonus stats for leveling up.]

[Plunder activated]

[You have absorbed 5 stat points.]

[You have absorbed a skill 'Predator's eyes']

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Shin raised his eyebrow as he read the contents of the messages. Soon his eyes widened in shock.

As soon as he read the name of the monster he got a general idea about it. Shin's disgust towards those monsters Increased drastically. He turned his attention toward the dead body of the corpse eater, his eyes full of disdain and disgust at that monster.

Just by seeing his appearance, Shin wanted to bring him back to life, just to kill him again.

But he knew he should calm himself down. His emotions are affecting his decision process. So Shin closed his eyes and consoled himself saying that there are other monsters to vent out your frustration on. So hold back for now.

He signed a little and started focusing his attention on the message regarding his level up. He was happy as a smile appeared on his face. But it disappeared as soon as it appeared. 

Shin's thoughts were regarding his and the situation of the world. He knew there would be others trying to resolve the current situation but he couldn't be complacent with a little increase in power. He could only rely on himself now. A little carelessness and his death will be assured. 

Shin soon stopped thinking about those unnecessary things, as his eyes focused on a certain message in front of him. Seeing the skill 'Predators eyes', Shin couldn't help but grin.

Even with his plunder skill, there was no increase in his fighting skills or combat abilities. So he could only hope to learn them from battle experience and much effort.

Because he had been killing only goblins. He didn't get any skills or loot other than status points. After thinking this through now Shin was certain of one thing. Those goblins didn't have an ability or skill with them as they were the weakest of these monsters.

"So that's why there wasn't much loot other than status points."

After reaching this conclusion and thinking of the scenario a chill ran down his spine. 

"If they were one of the weak ones. How much stronger the strong ones would be?"

This thought made Shin shudder in fear for a moment.

Soon Shin calmed down his nerves as he believed he will get stronger too and will be able to deal with them. There's no point in worrying about the future now. I can only try to get stronger and faster by any means.

Even though Shin didn't know the use of this skill. Nevertheless, he was happy getting one. Which meant he could get more skills in the coming future. The thought of getting more skills and rewards made him lick his lips in excitement.

Shin could wait anymore to see the use of his new skill. Even though he wanted to use it right now. This wasn't an optimum place for Shin to try using a new skill without knowing its effects.

He rushed toward a nearby apartment building to take some safety precautions in case of attacks from monsters if something goes wrong with the skill. 

He had some hope of finding people, he could rely on the residents if something happens to him or at least he can protect them by killing the monsters nearby if everything goes fine with his skill. His hopes were soon shattered as he went inside the apartment only to find out, it was empty. 

Well, not that surprising as the people here either already fled or died at the hands of those monsters. Luckily it was unlocked. Well, Who had time to lock the entrance door while running for their lives? 

With an expressionless face, he made his way towards the inside of the apartment. 

After entering inside, his eyes lay on the map of the apartment on the right wall of the building. Seeing the map he found two entrances to the apartment. The one from which he entered was on the Southern side, While the other one was on the opposite side of the building.

He chose the security office as his place to hide and take refuge, as it was in the middle of both entrances and assuring. His body was a little tired from the continuous fights and he needed his mind to freshen up a bit.

After taking some deep breaths. Shin spoke

"Predator's eyes."

His mystic blue eyes started turning red as his pupil continued to dilate and constrict. His vision started turning red. A sudden pain arose in his eyes as blood started gushing out from his eyes. He screamed in pain and forcefully shut his mouth.

"Aaaahhhhh."

The pain was unbearable but Shin endured it. It was as though someone poured a steaming hot liquid directly into your eyes. He gritted his teeth from the pain in his eyes. Those few minutes were like hours of suffering for Shin.

After a few minutes of constant pain and controlling himself from screaming out loud, as there's a chance it might attract the monsters. The Unbearable pain finally subsided as his pupils started to return to normal. His blood-covered red eyes soon turned into his normal mystic blue eyes.

Shin took some deep breaths as he started to recover. He turned his eyes in the direction of the washroom. He washed his face and looked in the mirror. He focused his eyes on his reflection in the mirror for a moment, and soon his eye colour changed from blue to red.

Shin had a smile on his face but there was still some lingering pain in his eyes. Which couldn't be hidden by his smile. Shin chuckled.

"Nothing comes for free. So if I have to learn a new skill. I have to suffer the pain of obtaining the skill, which the original owner put so much effort in."

"Haaah." Shin sighed. He was glad he decided to test his skill in a secluded place. If any monster attacked him in the vulnerable state he was in. He could have died. 

His eyes turned toward the reflection in the mirror and saw himself in a pitiful state. His clothes were almost tattered. Black-colored monster blood could be seen scattered all over them. His clothes couldn't fit his new healthier body. 

He threw his clothes and wore a security uniform from the closet. He folded his sleeves and looked at the mirror again. He was surprised to see the drastic changes in his appearance as he looked pretty good.

His old thin, small and weak self was nowhere to be seen. He was now a handsome youth with defined muscles and a healthy strong body. Different from his old self who looked malnourished.

"Should I increase my stats too?" Thinking of getting more good-looking after increasing his stats Shin couldn't help but start being greedy. 

"Status board," Shin spoke excitedly.

Hearing that familiar sound his excitement increased as he couldn't wait to get more handsome.

Klink!!

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[ Name- Shin Wolner ]

[Age - 20]

[ Title - 1st awakened, Maniac ]

[ Level - 2 ]

[-Stats-]

[STR - 26] 

[AGI - 22] 

[DEX - 5 ]

[Stamina - 7]

[ Bonus stats - 17 ]

[Special ability - Plunder]

[Skills - Predator's eyes (F) ]

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"Hmm." After pondering for a few seconds. Shin decided to increase his strength and stamina. While saving the rest for later use.

[STR - 30] [Stamina - 10][ Bonus stats - 10 ]

After taking a good look at his body and more defined and toned muscles. Shin decided to resume moving. He was a little reluctant to use his skill of remembering the pain. But he had to use it.

"Ughh, fine," Shin grunted a little but finally activated his skill.

"Predator's eyes."

His pupil constricted and dilated as it became red. Soon Shin saw his vision turning red and everything became much clearer. He could feel something in the distance and his senses were telling him to go there. Shin knew there was a monster and a bunch of them. 

Seeing the effects of the skill Shin was surprised. He didn't expect an F rank skill to be this good.

When Shin saw a rank for Predator's eyes skill. He got curious and read the manual. The ranking system was as follows:

H --> G --> F --> E --> D --> C --> B --> A --> S --> SS --> SSS -->??

The ranking system for the skills starts from the lowest H and highest SSS known. That means the higher the skill the better it is. But having higher-ranked skills always isn't a good thing. 

You will need to have good compatibility to properly utilize it. Otherwise, it will be useless and in some cases harmful. As it may adversely affect them.

Shin got a general idea from this information and was relieved to know that the manual wasn't completely useless. It was somewhat useful.

"Now that everything is settled. Let's check out the prey my predator's eyes found." Shin chuckled at his own words. 

He picked up his speed and followed the direction his predator's eyes were leading him to. After taking two turns and covering about 200 meters, He finally reached the location of the monsters.

Shin saw a butcher's shop there and got an idea of what type of monsters might be there. But if that's the case he needs to be prepared, as his iron rod is not enough to deal with them.

As Shin entered the butcher shop. 

The scene in front of him made him want to laugh and cry at the same time.

Why?

As he predicted there were a bunch of corpse eaters. Eating the meat stock left at the shop. Shin's presence alerted them. They got ready to attack him anytime. 

Shin knew even with his increased strength he can't defeat them easily. This will be a tough battle. Especially so with his iron rod. 

I need to have a proper weapon. Suddenly his eyes landed on the butcher's knife at the table. Surprisingly they left something like this in such a situation.

He finally felt like he could use that and defeat monsters with some less effort. But unfortunately for Shin. Between him and the butcher's knife, there were 8 corpse eaters. His long-awaited meeting with a proper sharp blade was now interrupted by these rude monsters. 

Suddenly 2 monsters came running down toward Shin's direction trying to kill him. Shin dodged the first and blocked the second one. His eyes were constantly focusing on every single movement and space he could find in the room. Because of 8 monsters, the place was a little cramped.

Shin slashed his rod towards the third monster, and as expected it didn't die completely. Shin took a high jump by using a monster as a stepping. Then he slashed one of them and rolled towards the direction of the butcher's knife.

Shin grabbed the blade and dashed with a long jump trying to gain a proper stance and footing. With a perfect landing, Shin turned his attention toward the monsters. Who were eyeing him with blood lust.

Shin had a smirk on his face. Before it would have been tough to defeat them but now that he had a proper blade. He can win. Shin's hand trembled in excitement. The thought of killing them made him feel relaxed.

Due to his devil-like grin. The Corpse eaters were stunned for a moment seeing Shin. His eyes turned red and his aura felt more of a reaper than a prey.

Shin swung his blade with brute force. As he was not experienced in using a weapon. His movements were crude and there were no techniques. Even so, his brute force with the sharp knife was enough to slice their head off.

Little by little his movements were improving while fighting but sadly before he even realized he had already killed all of them.

"When did this happen? How did they die? I couldn't even fight properly." Shin was shocked to see the dead bodies of the monsters. He was a little sad as he couldn't practice more with them.

I really am turning into a maniac. 

"Haah, never mind. I'll just find more later to kill and practice." Suddenly shin closed his mouth as his eyes returned to blue. 

"It seems this Predators eyes skill is not as simple as I thought.

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[You have killed 8 Corpse eaters.]

[You have leveled up.]

[ +10 Bonus stats for leveling up.]

[Plunder activated]

[You have absorbed 40 stat points.]

[You have absorbed 8 skill points for 'Predator's eyes' skill.]

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"Hmm skill points? Does this mean my skills can rank up too?"

The thought of this made Shin's lips curl up and a wide smile appeared on his face.

"Things are finally starting to get interesting."

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Shin's status:-

[ Name- Shin Wolner ]

[Age - 20]

[ Title - 1st awakened, Maniac ]

[ Level - 2 ]

[-Stats-]

[STR - 30] 

[AGI - 22] 

[DEX - 5 ]

[Stamina - 10]

[ Bonus stats - 60 ]

[Special ability - Plunder]

[Skills - Predator's eyes (F) ]

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