“It’s a pity, but goodbye, Zero,” Zephyr stepped closer toward Leona.Her hands trembled, but she still managed to shoot again. However, Zephyr caught the bullets again and then flicked on the bullets back at her.The bullet struck the bore of the gun, making it explode because Leona simultaneously shot the gun. “Argh!” the gun fell out of her hand.Zephyr was about to flick another bullet, but his senses felt a danger behind him. He immediately swiveled back and waved his hand, sending bullets flying in different directions to cover a wide range.Though his eyes couldn’t see anybody, his ears could faintly hear the footsteps on the floor, and his nose could smell the presence of another in the room.His eyes glowed red. His nails grew into claws. His canines transformed into thick fangs, and he clawed through the air, making contact with Gabe who had hidden himself using the limited benefits of the invisible system. “Who the hell are you?” Zephyr threw a spinning kick, but this time
The next morning.Carrie, Freddy, and William went to their jobs to experience their first day at work. Draco said he was going to school, but then went to his friend’s home to get his gaming gear modified so that even an underage kid like him could play the VR game known as Dream Creed that had been released almost five years ago and revolutionized the gaming world.Bertha was busy learning new recipes because she predicted that Carrie, Freddy, and William were probably going to complain about dishes now that they started working and earning salaries. So, she wanted to up her game, too, so they wouldn’t be able to point their fingers at her.“It’s been a while since I’ve passionately practiced on the recipes,” Bertha looked happy even though she was working alone in the kitchen.Mia, on the other hand, was in her bedroom, holding the yellow rose in her hand. “Gabe said that this is the Luna System. For some reason, this thing appeared in my dream last night. How did I know that this
Gabe and Leona were in the grocery store, and they together cleaned all the mess that was made.“I went through the trouble of bringing you over, so don’t disappoint me and take good care of this store,” he told her. “Keep the quality high, and don’t leech off of customers.”She nodded somewhat obediently. He had given her the servant mark, so there was no problem of her betraying him at least for the time being.“Then I’ll go home,” he said and left.Leona kept a normal expression on her face. “To think vampires are real…” Just remembering what happened the previous night still gave her goosebumps. “Zephyr caught bullets easily. And this guy, Gabe, managed to kill such a monster like it was nothing. Just who the hell is he? What exactly are his powers?” she closed her fist. “Can I also become as strong as him?”Meanwhile, Gabe, who was heading to his house, stopped after seeing a car that had just stopped in front of his house. He could see Bart sitting in the driver’s seat. Before S
Two energies, energy of death and energy of destruction, collided and created a tornado in between the two fighters. A tornado that grew bigger than the hills around them. Gabe raised his hand and shaped his fingers in the form of a claw before striking the tornado and tearing it into pieces before jumping and kicking Bart. Bart had managed to cross-block the attack, but he was still blown dozens of meters away. While Bart was mightily astonished by how much stronger Gabe had gotten since the last time he fought him, Gabe was also surprised by how powerful Bart became even though it shouldn’t have been long since he got hold of the Wicked Wandering Warrior System. “Why is he already so strong?” Gabe wondered. [He’s let the system take control of him. That’s why.] Systa blurted angrily. “So, it’s not Bart who’s talking right now?” [Not quite. It is the system that’s speaking using Bart’s memories.] Systa said. [The Wicked Wandering Warrior System was one of the failed systems cr
Gabe caught Bart before he crashed back on the ground. He took the Wicked Wandering Warrior System and then used Systa’s help to seal the ring in a bone-shaped sphere and sent it deep underground.Afterward, he erased the traces of the battle as best as he could before putting Bart in the car and leaving the place.Systa was also now capable of using many more of her abilities, so she was very happy. She kept teasing Ulf, saying that she can now do a lot more things that would make Ulf look like nothing.Ulf became a bit dull because Gabe wasn’t using his powers and was depending on Systa indeed.To comfort Ulf, Gabe said, “Even though I didn’t use your powers, your ideas and opinions have been helpful, so don’t feel down.”Gabe’s words brought some artificial happiness into Ulf’s heart.Gabe stopped the car not too far from Mia’s home. He woke Bart up by slapping him a few times.Bart was confused and shocked to see himself in a car with Gabe. He quickly remembered that he lost not j
The door opened. Mia, who was standing in front of the mirror, in a gorgeous blue dress looked through the mirror and saw Gabe.She quickly turned around. “Don’t you know that you should knock on the door?”Gabe didn’t speak a word and just stepped into the room while staring at her without blinking.“W-What’s wrong?” she had a puzzled expression.The closer Gabe got, the stronger her scent squeezed his heart. “Mia… did you start using a new perfume?”“No. Why?” she asked as he touched her hand. “H-Hey!”She was about to pull her hand, but then he said, “Will you go out on a date with me?”These words were not something she was expecting to come out of his mouth. What was he thinking for him to ask her out on a date after she told him to keep some distance from her?“Why now?” Mia asked. “Is it because I’ve accepted the Luna system? Or… are you thinking of changing my opinion on you by taking me out on a date?”“Mia…” Gabe said the same words again. “Will you go out on a date with me?
As they were driving, Gabe asked her, “What do you think of me?”“What do you mean?” Mia shrugged her shoulders. “You mean, in general? Or…”“Almost everybody I know has laughed at me or mocked me for one reason or another, but mostly about my eyes,” Gabe said. “I’m used to receiving insults, so you don’t have to hold back. You can tell me what you think about me.”“Uh, well… your eyes definitely don't help me look at them longer,” Mia was frank, and it didn’t surprise him. “But it’s not just your eyes. I’m not mesmerized by your smile, either. You don’t have a deep husky voice, either, for me to want to keep listening to you talk. But…” she paused.“But…” Gabe’s heart grew tense as he waited for her to continue talking.“I can’t possibly be judging you when I myself can’t read books clearly unless I have my spectacles,” Mia said. “I’m not good at playing sports or standing out among many girls. I consider myself as a weak woman who doesn’t know what’s good for her and can’t get past
Mia was surprised to hear Antony’s words. She looked at Gabe just to see his expression.“After I stopped working as a delivery driver, I couldn’t bring the leftover food packages here anymore,” Gabe said, looking a bit disappointed with himself. At least once every week, Gabe would deliver food packages to parties or functions of all kinds. There were times when the delivery drivers were given some packages for free, too. Gabe would bring two packages home, and he would bring the other packages to this orphanage as there used to be a lot more children here in the past. “Those were times when I was doing everything I could to put food on the table. My mom’s medical bills cost a lot of money, and so I appreciated every bit of opportunity that brought food onto my plate. I happened to meet Antony one day, and I thought I should help him at least once in a while to ease his nerves.”Antony patted Gabe’s shoulders in appreciation. “All the kids that know you have been adopted, so that’s w