Just as the young man lost his life, an interface appeared.
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Event Quest "Kill" Complete!
Reward:
100xp
+10 random stats
'Murderer' Title
Skill Tome (Combat-type)
Bonus reward: Corpse Dissolving Acid Powder
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'Sweet!'
Zeke was satisfied with the rewards he got. Although the Skill Tome isn't specified, Zeke had high expectations due to it being a Combat-type.
After a short moment of satisfaction, Zeke looked at the two corpses. He was baffled because he didn't even feel any guilt even though he killed them in a brutal manner. He knew that if this was to happen back on Earth, he would probably vomit a lot just by seeing this gruesome scene. However, he noticed that ever since he was transferred here, his emotions and viewpoints slightly changed. If his moral compass back on Earth was considered normal, then his moral compass right now could be equal to a serial killer on Earth! He didn't like the change in himself as he felt like he didn't have any emotions anymore.
*Congratulations, Zeke. You now know and even personally experience the law of this world.*
'What?'
Zeke didn't understand. Where's the law in what he did? He practically took the law in his own hands!
However, Zeke still hasn't realized it.
'I don't understand. Where's the law in this?'
*You don't know? You already said it earlier, haven't you? Think of what you did and what you said earlier.*
Zeke tried to recall the events from the start.
As he remembered the last part, Zeke suddenly understood it all.
'Law of the Jungle, huh.'
*I don't know that, Zeke.*
'Oh. Maybe it doesn't exist in this world then. The law of the jungle is basically strong eating the weak. Do you get it, System?'
*Perhaps. Have you thought about it yet?*
'Yes. Correct me if I'm wrong, but is this world really apply the law of the jungle? Where only the strong people survive while the weak suffer?'
*In a sense, yes. First off, I was aware of your circumstances. From the world you came from, I assume there's also laws, right? laws that restrict people from doing what's right or wrong. These laws help regulate the people and make people not do bad things.*
'Yes.'
*But did you ever think about what exactly is right and wrong?*
'!!!' Zeke was surprised.
*This world doesn't have the same moral compass as your previous world. If your previous world prohibits killing anywhere, this world isn't. If your previous world prohibits something, it doesn't necessarily mean this world also is. What you did today is just like what other people are doing at the same time in a different place. Yes, Zeke, killing is prohibited here but what will the law here do when you're powerful?*
'...'
*Even if the law were to be enforced to a powerful person, it wouldn't restrain him fully. A person much more powerful than the law itself is basically exempt from the rule. Even if they are included in the law by paper, what can law enforcement do if the person is just too strong for them to handle? Would they waste time on someone or something they can't clearly defeat?*
'...No.'
*Precisely. This world indeed has the law you mentioned, but it also isn't. It's like an invisible law, one that doesn't really exist on paper, but all people silently know and acknowledge it.*
Zeke understood the system's words. Back on Earth, although people don't have special powers, their 'power' is on their financial strength, and even though the law includes everyone including them, people know that some can bend the law to their bidding with enough financial strength and influence.
'I understand now.'
*Yes, Zeke. This small quest was actually designed by Mr. Pandora specifically for you.*
'Pandora did?'
*Yes, Zeke. Although he didn't mention why, I believe it's to help you further get used to the world. Mr. Pandora might've known that you won't get used to killing so he designed a conditional quest like this.*
'I see. Well, now that it's all sorted out, let's clean this mess now.'
Zeke held the Corpse Dissolving Acid Powder. It was contained inside a small flask and only a sprinkle is needed for it to work. Zeke didn't need to be a genius to know how it works so he just sprinkled it on top of both corpses.
Not even 5 seconds have passed when the bodies started disintegrating while producing steam. Zeke noticed that it smelled like barbecue which made him disgusted. Just a few seconds later, the corpses are gone and so is the blood. The only thing visible was a dark patch of land which seemed to be getting lighter the longer time passes. Zeke felt satisfied with the clean up so he went inside Magnifique.
There, Holmes and Esteban were with Gaia, Rosaline, and Aura. Holmes, Aura, and Rosaline didn't know what happened outside, and all they heard was just a loud scream followed by Esteban and Gaia going in with Esteban covering Gaia's eyes. Holmes seems to have realized the situation and gazed at Esteban.
Esteban met Holmes' gaze and he walked closer and whispered some words. Hearing this, Holmes got shocked not only on what's happening but by the fact that Esteban left his Young Master outside along with 2 bad guys.
"Sir Esteban! Why'd you covered my eyes? Also, who screamed? Where's Zeke? Is he outside?!"
Gaia asked multiple questions after getting her vision back.
"There's nothing to worry about, Young Mistress. My Young Master was just doing something outside and he just didn't want you to see it. Speaking of, can you take care of her, Holmes? I'd like to go back outside and see my Young Master. Excuse me then."
After a few minutes of talking to Holmes and Gaia, Esteban found the time to go out. However, as soon as he turned around, he saw Zeke going in leisurely.
"Y-young Master? W-why are you back so fast?"
"It's nothing, Mr. Esteban. I just talked to the two guys for a bit. I accidentally stubbed one of the guy's feet so I think he screamed loudly. Geez, just that for a loud scream?" Zeke looked playfully at Esteban and winked before looking over to the girls.
Esteban knew what the wink meant. He also realized that his Young Master was too smart for someone of his age. His view of his Young Master now was the same as how he viewed the Elders from the Council. It was because both are cunning and intelligent enough to know and deal with the situation. He was especially shocked and slightly horrified by the sight of his 3-year-old Young Master stabbing the guy like he was used to it. He even did it in an unexpected way that even the man couldn't defend!
"Why did you not want me to see them earlier?!" Gaia lightly shouted to Zeke.
"It was because I find their faces to be too ugly for your beautiful eyes to look at for too long." Zeke smiled and teased.
Zeke's tease made Gaia blush.
"B-but still!"
"Don't worry, they aren't there anymore. They left as soon as I went near them." Zeke boasted and chuckled.
"Who could you even scare?" Rosaline smiled and teased him.
"Everyone! Alright, should we go to the main square now?"
"Yes! I heard they have many things for sale there! Come on now!" Aura seemed like she didn't mind the commotion just now and cheerfully said.
It was really what Zeke said, the two men couldn't be seen which surprised Esteban. Could it really be that they escaped? Then the young man really carried his father's corpse and ran away? What happened?
He was also puzzled because there were clearly no signs of blood on the ground. It was really as if there was no dead person here in the first place. Just how did his Young Master achieve this?
Only Holmes noticed the slightly darker patch of land. He was skilled in espionage and assassination so he naturally knew methods on how to conceal it. He suspected that some sort of cleaning material was used in this but he didn't know anything that was as effective in cleaning as this. If it weren't for his eyes who possess a passive ability, he wouldn't notice the slight change. He wondered what really happened outside but he figured Esteban wouldn't also know it and even if he did, it's not like Esteban would tell him.
The trip continued normally. As they arrived at the town square, they noticed that there were some stalls that offer games. Holmes then told them that there was some sort of small festival today and that they should enjoy it to their heart's content as the festival only happens twice a year for a week.
The four children and two adults strolled around, playing some games while also buying all sorts of food. Zeke won a game where he needed to take down all cans in one shot, which he did. This surprised the one manning the game as he clearly understood that to take it down, one only needs to exert the throwing power of an adult. The man didn't think a 3-year-old could take it down but nevertheless, he gave the rewards to Zeke. After a couple of rounds, Zeke managed to gather four plushies. He gifted the three daughters one each while he kept the last one.
After playing, Zeke and the rest sat and ate. There was mainly Zeke who wolfed down most of the food they bought as Holmes told them that if they ate a lot, they'd get fat. Just that one sentence completely lost them their appetite so Zeke ate almost 70% of all the food, leaving only 15% for the four girls and 15% for Esteban and Holmes. Esteban also tried to warn Zeke like Holmes but Zeke didn't pay attention to it. He was going to train hard on the following days anyway so might as well eat a lot, right?
Unbeknownst to Zeke and the rest, a bearded man just two tables across Zeke's looked at them with eyes full of greed. However, his target of greed wasn't the food, it was something else.
'Good quality products.' The man muttered as he continued looking at them. After a while, he seemed to have decided something as he left the place.