Chapter 133: The Outer Castle [1]

So where did I left of my previous story? Oh right I met up with a bunch of people adept in the ways of survival, why is it that im teaming up with them? Believe if I had a choice I’ll go solo, it’s just that this place is a pretty weird trial you might say it’s labeled as high-risk high rewards. Lots of requirements and if j want to go in or out I need to have a party of three or more, what a demanding place this is

“Into your formations!” Sam shouted after they were ambushed by a bunch of monsters that waited for their group to fully enter their vicinity. Dozens of monsters would appear out of nowhere, intimidated they were from the overwhelming numbers that stand in their way. However, they weren’t as simple as they display themselves, a group that would be misunderstood as a ragtag group of players that seeks their death

Would stand tall no matter what the situation that they may face along the way, they positioned themselves in the most balanced yet simple. Making it easier for anyone to follow their movement, without any more problems they strike intending to vanquish their foe. Sam took the charge as any leader should be, rushing forward against the countless odds that wishes for her end

[System: The player Sam Krestoll has activated the skill Intermediate mobility arts. Granting the player a set of mobility arts within the skill]

She quickly avoided the monster’s slow and powerful attacks with ease along with a graceful set of movements. Making her untouchable before she slashes away their health once her opponent wasted all of their energy to catch up to her speed with no luck whatsoever. Paired with a caster that uses crowd control effects to irritate its opponents and an archer that shoots out an arrow for a finishing blow. These groups weren’t talented yet their teamwork was on another level beyond the scope the geniuses could ever dream to achieve

[Synchronization I haven’t seen such a thing happen for a long time, whenever one of them moves the other follows their step. Having this level of trust and confidence with having their lives put in the hands of someone else is pretty impressive. Don’t you think so Morris? Manipulating your allies to the point of being in sync with one another can be acquired by faith but you’re not that kind of person]

’Honestly, I know that I can achieve the same result without manipulating them, but having that factor of trust. It’s an undesirable factor that I don’t want them to develop, as long as they keep relying on me then I can have them in the palm of my hands. Don’t you agree with me? Having them fully loyal and only to one person means they can murder their long-time ally if I say there a traitorous snitch,’

[Morris im a little curious but are you going to play as a knight or are you going to use your other set of skills? You’re not the type of person that likes huge when someone trying to provoke you then again you also like to toy with your opponents. I don’t know what kind of plan you’re trying to initiate, are you going to make use of those people]

’Your second guess is accurate as ever, I don’t like to make it complicated if a situation were to occur that I’ll need to use my skills I’ll gladly do so. Im just teaming up with these guys because they haven’t tested my patience, apart from that I wanted to lessen my usage of my familiars. Powerful they can be, it’s a hassle if I became accustomed to using their power that I became dependent. For now, im gonna act like a knight and do my role im, not a try-hard soloist that wants everyone’s attention even though I want to gain some fame and lure that killer,’

“Zen! Jena’s being attacked,” Colt shouted when a dozen monsters were able to escape from their defenses and headed straight through their archer. The overwhelming numbers were too much for her to bear, due to her shortcomings in only training the bow instead using her time to learn a secondary weapon, she was about to meet her end. A fate that was sealed from the moment she slipped her life flashes upon seeing the countless monsters heading into her body

*Deep breath*

“Radiant footwork, Fleeting step!!” Sparks would be charged from his body that was directed within his feet, with only a second to pass he disappeared leaving a trail of lightning within his footing. The sound of thunder within the ground he previously stepped on caught the attention of the monsters around Jena making them look their back. Where he swings a charged-up sword that emits a blinding light

[System: The player has activated the Luminescent swords option 1 Luminescent slash. By charging the weapon you can create a blinding light that has a cooldown of 3 minutes. If you use 70 mana you can accelerate the next usage of the option]

With a simple swing, his enemies screamed in confusion after they lost their sight. The ones that weren’t killed by his blade would receive a thunderous surge that would come in the form of his steps. Paired with the sword he was lucky to acquire along with his skill he looked like a knight that came out of a fairy tale. With a figure that shines through the darkest of the night and the ability to gracefully annihilate his adversary. He came to her side along with the sound of thunder that came from his steps

“I need you to duck!” With the little time, they had before the effects of his sword were to part from the monsters. He requested her to lower her body as soon as the monsters would come to their side once more

([Rewrite monster records: Frost ghoul is a skinny undead monster that resides in the coldest climate of the world. Often confused with a skinny version of a wendigo due to their humanoid shape, these monsters are not to be belittled. Even if they aren’t as strong as a wendigo these monsters have a set of skills that makes them one of the most life-threatening monsters in a place filled with ice])

“So they’re a bunch of hunter-type monsters,” Knowing even a little about his opponent he didn’t stray away from his ally and waited for their next attack

[System: The Ice ghouls have activated the skill Winters step. They’ll be granted the ability to momentarily increase their movements to another level as long as they’re within a frozen environment]

She was shocked by their irregular movements that were increasing as time passes by only for her eyes to see blurred figures until she couldn’t see them. Even her teammates weren’t able to see the monster’s movements and yet he didn’t show any signs of an increase in his heart rate. He didn’t even waste a skill to be used upon his opponents, he can feel the vibrations that were being made whilst they were being surrounded. This feeling he was showing was a sign of his hard work on increasing his gauge to augmentation

“The path of augmentation, those that haven’t even reached even the first stage will display a change on their bodies. Skin that would be durable enough for one to not rely on armor. They also exhibit an enhanced understanding of their body and lastly a deeper level of one’s sense,” His training proved to be with his time when he displays the ability to detect his enemies even though he can’t discern their location. Vibrations created the smell that only they carry, alongside his sense of danger to be alerted at any given time

[System: Your awareness has reached a level beyond normal means. Your body has been changing once more, your augmentation gauge is increasing]

At that moment he could see every single movement in his surroundings even if it wasn’t within the range of his eyes he could see. The malicious intent encircling their body was also being sensed, even the inanimate objects weren’t able to escape his range. With his awareness, an image of his current situation was created in his head. Clear as day, he used this newly found ability to fend off those monsters, slashing their bodies at their weakest point. Whilst protecting his injured ally without any monsters to even lay a finger within her body

[System: Your stamina is almost at its limits, you’re body is undergoing a change due to your most recent discovery of a new ability]

“Zen you save me~ Oh no your bleeding!!” Jena panicked after she saw the sight of her savior that was badly injured where anyone would’ve already lost their footing from all the beatings he had suffered from

’We’re my eyes failing me? I just saw him kill dozens of speeding monsters while he protected Jena without her suffering any kind of wounds!!? Wait no look at his body it’s completely injured at every corner I look. He defended her by sacrificing his energy along with taking a lot of injuries in exchange,’

“Colt prepare a fire for us to camp, Jena assist him if you didn’t suffer any kind of injuries I’ll treat Zen while you’re away. That’s pretty reckless of you, I said that will work with each other. Why did you rub like an idiot now look what you’ve got yourself into!!” Sam scolded him after his heroic display that would’ve cost him his life

“Is that so? I thought I was just a disposable ally so I thought I might not be important if I were to get injured right? It’s not like we’ve met for so long that you’ll have to worry about me, also you can save that potion for yourself it’ll heal up in no time. I’m already satisfied to know that I saved another person,” Zen smiled at her after he was scolded and even laughed after someone cared for him. That aura he created by making them think of his heroic act was his own decision. Masked with the innocence he created for this personality to work, she saw how kind he truly was without knowing his true self

’He saved her without asking for anything in return? A guy that can even smile even though he’s wounded along with his bravery. Why is it that he bears this weight of saving a stranger even if he’s a temporary party member he risked his own life for another? Have I been hostile to someone like him did he notice my behavior, is that the reason why he won’t take my potion? It seems that surviving in this world made me think less about the people im not related to that I have shown them some hostility as well,’

“Idiot! You are a part of our team the moment you took our request I can’t hold any favorites as the leader!! No matter what you are, you can’t simply die because you’re not seen as an ally do I make myself clear?” She gave him a menacing glare after she felt guilty about his situation due to her being unfair to his side of the team and only looking out for her own

“I’m really your teammate?” He said with an uplifting tone after his training resulted in her guilt to uphold her status as the leader

“You are I don’t care if you’re a temporary replacement your part of my team,” She saw his smile brighten up after he heard her words crystal clear

’Oh yeah, baby!!! I scored myself a position as their temporary ally, the only thing that remains is a few steps and I can do as I please. Before the other step commences I need to survive in this cold and freezing area. I don’t have a problem with the temperature but something tells me im gonna pull an all-nighter,’

[Appraisal: Dozens of hostile forces are pointing their attention to your location]

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