It's time to move. I can't waste my time here loitering and going about life while my loved ones are missing.
However loud the winds might howl, I will not be stopped.
Now then, off to find some reliable pawns- No, allies. What did you expect? Unlike these comic characters that somehow have the guts to risk their lives, I'm a human being living an authentic life.
I need to find people who can help me become strong fast, people who will let me leech from their experience points for free. What I can do alone will be better with more people, just like MXG.
For those wondering why I'm still weak, you can blame Hravati for not taking me to more dungeons. I've been to only one.
Flower Bud was easy. However, I can't be conceited to assume that all dungeons will be the same.
However, I've discovered something interesting.
My stats increased even without levelling up or investing stat points.
{ ARS }
{ LEVEL : 5 }
{ Stats }
Strength - 10
Intelligence - 5
Durability - 21
Stamina - 8
Agility - 15
Luck - 100
Karma - 100
{ Trait - King Gigolo }
{ Skill - Locked }
Excuse me? My intelligence, 5? After all this time? I swear this menu is discriminating against me. Though, I've been abused a lot throughout the year. It makes sense why my durability is high, but I'm not sure precisely why it's at that number.
There are no updates with my skill, and King Gigolo isn't doing me much of a favor.
Well then, it's time to head out. Onwards we march to Swamp Meadows!
Judging from its name, we are safe to assume that this dungeon will have aquatic-like monsters. I'm a little excited to see if these so-called lizardmen exist. Bastia told me that this dungeon is relatively new, but it's been deemed low-ranking. Hopefully, I won't be in too much trouble this time around.
As I make my way out of the hospital, explosions roar throughout the city. The flames created by these explosions form an awe-dropping sight, a burning dragon! To see such a creature this close, I wonder what it would be like to see the actual thing. What if I could tame and ride it? That would be one goal done from my checklist.
Wait, no! I need to check out what's happening over there. If I'm lucky, the ones causing these explosions should be them- I ran at full speed towards the center of the action. It took me quite a while, but I got here quicker than I usually would, thanks to my increased stamina. Finally, here-
" COME AT ME BITCHES! NOT EVEN A HUNDRED OF YOU WILL BRING ME DOWN BECAUSE I'M ZAN THE PYRO! "
" Oh, shut up, man. I took care of the rest of them. You killed like 5 monsters. "
" Stop lying Den- Sorry, I meant D-Kid. "
It's them; It's seriously them! MXG, the number one party! D-Kid, Zan, and Paul! Right now, they're fighting a gigantic wave of hideous creatures. But they make it look so easy! It's as if they're swiping flies!
I can't wait to use them as my baits- Friends, I mean.
" Hey, guys! It's me, Ars. I'm here to help you! "
" GET OUT OF THE WAY, ARS!!! " Zan screams.
I'm confused as to why he's so mean. It's been a whole year since we last met. All three of them are pointing to my left. Is that where the exit is? How can these guys be so rud-
GAH!
A tremendous impact reverberates through my body as I'm sent flying towards a building. I couldn't feel my body; it was as if my torso was blown away. Though, I can see that I'm still intact. I try to move, but an excruciating pain hits me soon after. Damn, what the hell hit me?!
I look forward and see a fierce, dark creature. It was walking on its feet with a crunched back, but it wasn't as refined as Tanirava. I assume that it's probably one of her kin. I can see why Zan was telling me to get out.
I'm no use on a battlefield like this.
The monster begins to close in on me, and it seems that my life will end here. What a shame, a virgin for life is the life I will receive.
However, as all of you have expected. As the demon's jaws open to devour me, I'm saved by a golden bullet that pierces through the beast's skull. I'm the main character, remember?
" IDIOT, YOU ONLY GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL, WHY DID YOU GO OUT AT A TIME LIKE THIS? "
Zan was clearly mad, and his reasons aren't unfound. The furious man then curled and raised his fist, after which was a blooming fire brought forth by his skill.
I can never get tired of this sight.
For the flames he conjured were not only powerful, it also showed the core of his soul, his fiery passion.
Through that, I can understand why only a dragon could represent his might. Albeit being an image through brought upon by flames, that is.
" Come on Zan, he's been asleep for a year, cut him some slack. " Paul says. He then put his hand on Zan's fist, as a motion for him to stop. Annoyed, but the latter eventually gave up on hitting me.
I know they're right. I shouldn't be here. I should have just taken the time to recover and slowly regain my strength for the future. It would probably be even better if I did that. But if I don't do anything, what will change?
Will I have to live out my life as the Duke's son, the privileged one, forever?
That directly conflicts with what I've been doing, what I've been trying to achieve. If I cannot help the people I love, the people I trust, and the people who care for me, what kind of man would I be?
I am not just the Duke's son, but I am Ars.
I'm this era's hope.
I will find the answer to this Grand Sleep incident for my father. I will find my mother and sister. Lastly, I WILL get my revenge on Tanirava.
" Okay, enough with the monologue, Ars. Get back to the hospital. We'll meet you there after you've recovered. You've literally had two character development moments in the span of two chapters. " says D-Kid with a disappointed look.
" Two what now? " Nevermind, I probably won't get a proper answer regarding that, but anyways.
I urge my body to stand, albeit slowly. The pain in my gut is still there, and my legs have given out. Looking at it again, I'll be in the hospital for quite a while again.
" Ars, no, Kaizer. You should get out of here if you don't want to die, especially if that person is fighting. " Paul
" Who? And how do you know that name? "
" Kiara, the fighting idol. "
" ... "
" The what now? "