The forest of metal aura turned out to be a jackpot for Reigner.
He felt finally the strength his mind had been set on from the very beginning. The fantasy-like strength that can be developed into a strong weapon to assist him in the reincarnation battle. Now, the power needs to be strengthened.
200 attack.
It's not something strong, but against the rookies, it is.
Reigner is going to sweep through the forest and beat every rookie. They had gone through hellish training, so the chances of survival are high if they persevere. The earthling stood up, then began to deal with everyone on his move.
He sought the weapons, blood, and everything else that could be turned into the metal aura.
His commoner friends, Selia, was feeling bad as Reigner became too brutal. He was not joking at all and ever since they had found the beds in the caverns, Reigner also stopped trying to be close with her.
Somehow, the lady felt like he is distancing himself from her, even though she fought vigorously and as cruelly as possible. It was not something to Selia's liking, but the lady was keen on repaying the kindness.
However, if someone asked her whether she can do it for a long time, then Selia would surely refuse. Instead, she would propose to be set on the watch, guard some cities, or something like that.
In fact, this was highly possible for Selia to actually go to the safe city to guard.
Her contribution and metal aura stood out the most from the test. If one doesn't include Reigner, Johne, and other promising rookies.
So if Selia asked for a safe job, she would get a positive answer...
The question is whether that would be a safe job for real.
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"Reigner, are you... trying to put a distance?"
"Hmm..."
"Be honest..."
"Yeah, I am. Though I always watch you when you sleep."
"..."
Reigner didn't try to hide his thoughts. His lady friend was fighting because she was forced to and then, Selia began repaying the kindness. This was bad in the long term for Reigner as he became a little fond of her.
Her family is known to be artists.
Such kind of lifestyle doesn't suit her at all, so Reigner began forming some plans that might help her in the future.
By gathering a lot of aura, he is going to stand out. This would make him get noticed by the nobles or at least highly positioned people. Becoming a noble was Reigner's goal. He will get status or maybe even a city for himself.
This is where Selia is going to be stationed.
Of course, that is before Reigner manages to get a city before someone else... forces his cute friend into a bad job.
So getting an aura, and also making a name for himself, Reigner continued to mercilessly deal with people. This way, Selia also began distancing herself from Reigner as he was too brutal with the rookies.
Even more, after he bluntly exposed his feelings.
All three things can be done by beating or killing people.
'What a shitty world... Fucking...'
And so Reigner's cursed increased.
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There were a few strong rookies.
Reigner felt like he doesn't have to beat them at all. He just made sure that their 'friends' lost their weapons by sneaking or going for the precipitous attacks. He was a pain to deal with and so his two friends who were helping with every thought of his wholeheartedly.
However, things changed when Reigner found out a weirdo.
It was a woman whose clothes were the combination of the heavy armor and tight thin clothes. She was exuding the highly condensed aura both from her body and such clothes. Her whole self was covered in the metal equipment except her head.
Her hand was playing with the long sword that was reeking off the sharp metal aura.
It was the first time Reigner felt the 'sharp' feeling coming off from the metal related weapon. The other one was naturally blade arm and lance of the heavy soldier.
He was so suspicious of this woman that his body began retreating. If she is someone to check on the rookies, then she shouldn't be a threat. However, if she somehow takes an interest in Reigner and beats him with her equipment, then all his work is going to perish in one day!
It would be a disaster for Reigner.
For sure, he would curse out loud and maybe even lose his life in the process.
That's why Reigner and his two friends began retreating. The retreat was proceeding nicely without any problems appearing around the duo. One... two... ten... After thirty steps, Reigner turned around and began running away without much thought.
He no longer could see the woman.
"The only good thing about her was her beauty. Other than that, fuck."
"I agree."
"You men... It was a pretty unnecessary comment!"
The three of them shared the same feelings when it came to this 'weirdo'. The days then began passing in a flash. The cavern of Reigner was known to be untouched... This cavern was always guarded by him as Reigner developed insomnia.
He was not willing to sleep at all...
In such a world... In such a disgusting environment...
Even if Nightmare didn't use his powers, Reigner felt like he would get nightmares.
Then... a real nightmare came alive.
"Everyone is spitting out your name, Reigner."
"..."
The woman kitted out in strong and sharp heavy set arrived in his cavern...
"They beg me to kill you or at least punish that cheeky and 'disgusting' face of yours... But aren't you pretty good-looking? It would pain my maiden heart if such hottie died by my hand."
"From your tone, I feel like you have killed at least a few hotties in your life."
The woman carried the lofty and noble like beaming. When she spoke about Reigner's appearance, her tone also got mixed with a tinge of mischievousness. Joking in such a way, Reigner couldn't really withstand it.
In such a world...
"You are fucking psycho, aren't you?"
"Hah?"
"For fuck's sake. You just joked about my life. Do you think I will forgive you cus you have a pretty face? Or, do you believe I will let it go through me as if nothing happened, or joke together with you just because you stand out with looks? I have had enough of this shit..."
"Ahahaha! A little commoner wants to come back to a normal, common life?"
"It was not that common, but far better than the current one."
Reigner cursed openly, his heart beating with contentment... He just let out everything he had accumulated throughout the forest of aura and it just felt damn good. His battle-ax spun around as he played with it.
Then, he slowly strode toward the woman.
She kinda reminded Reigner about Nightmare. Her eyes and that aura were screaming 'I want to fight and beat you'. Of course, in Nightmare's case, it is 'kill you', but the feeling was pretty similar. He knew that she won't give up on him and is going to test the irregular who had shocked the rookies.
The woman just squinted her eyes charmingly, forming crescent-like moons. Her eyes sparkled with the amusement, then with her head raised, the lady answered Reigner's steps with even nobler like aura and move.
Her long sword then silently cut through the wind.
Shuuuuu!
The unstoppable wind slicked back Reigner's hair as if to her liking.
"Now, we can fight, hottie."
"..."