"A year?, you mean for a year I have been out and just woke up three days ago, then only to slip out and awake today finally ?".
"Yes big brother" she said softly.
"Ahh". Breathing out softly, Hunter slipped into his thoughts once again.
'So, assuming that the flow of time in this world is directly proportional to that of the previous world, then that means I have been sinking in the void for a year, only to wake up three days ago. Since the void is limitless and timeless, all those conversations took three days, and today making the fourth day was when I reincarnated into this body. A hell of a long time, but I would definitely say well planned by you all up there. It must have been a long time for my other self or probably not, since there isn't any time there. Man was probably capping about how long'.
The smell of burning flesh wafted into his nose as he looked up and saw Hayden hands covered in bright red flames. He was holding Amelia hand by the wrist and elbow, trying to break out of the headlock he was trapped in. Ophelia on the other hand seemed unbothered, in fact, she had a crazy wide smile on her face as she began to egg him on to booster his flames degree.
"More Hayden!" she screamed, "Give me more!".
He had no choice as the temperature of the room increased to a few Celsius. His efforts was not in vain as her hands began to slightly lower than while he tugged on it fiercely.
The smell of burning flesh was now persistent in the air, like some bacon picnic was been held in the room. Yet, Ophelia was still smiling like nothing was happening and she didn't need to bother.
Hunter looked down at Amelia who was already asleep on his chest. Unconsciously he held her closely, not tight to cause discomfort, but enough to portray warmth and care.
Staring at the two up ahead, where one didn't want to give up and the other was seeking for a conquest. Hayden began to grin as his head already had some space to wiggle out. Just as he thought of doing so, Ophelia exerted a huge pressure on her hands that forced that small glimpse of hope to close up. Involuntarily, he gulped for air. He decided to go all out as his whole body started getting hot as the embers of flames flickered and slithered on his body like alive snakes.
"No way you are going to use a skill technique here boy" Ophelia snickered.
"Time to end this".
The room which was hot before immediately became cold and chill as a cold icy air blew in from no where. Frost began to creep up from the carpet, the walls and the ceiling. All converging on Ophelia and Hayden.
Softly she whispered into his ears,
"I want you to watch in despair as you freeze up, that's if you don't tap out".
Hayden looked warily at the frost heading for him. He knew she wouldn't kill him, but punishing him wasn't a debatable option. And enduring her punishment was a more evil than killing himself.
"I'm going to blow myself up!" He proclaimed with gust. This time around the look in his eyes said it all, he was going to take the leap or maybe he was a well paid actor executing an empty threat.
She wanted to call of his bluff, but then she stared at Amelia who was sleeping comfortably in Hunter arms and decided to wrap it up.
Swiftly she freed him from her grasps. Perplexed by her sudden actions, he lost valuable seconds to get away, that's if he really could as her hand came crashing down on his nape. Instantly his legs gave way as he fell to the ground, knocked out cold. She picked him up gently and laid him on the king sized bed before turning her attention to Hunter.
"I would be taking Amelia now Master Hunter".
"Why call me Master, you are my eldest?" He asked curiously.
With a sweet smile, she answered while tucking a lose strand of her hair behind her left ear.
"Well, I promised that when you awaken for good, I would be there to serve you for that moment".
"Oh, alright then. Thanks for your service big sis, it was really appreciated".
Softly, she nodded her head before picking Amelia from him. For a moment she resisted and held unto Hunter before detaching her small arms and resting her head on Ophelia shoulder. Slowly her eyes opened as she waved at him before falling back asleep.
The moment Ophelia walked out and closed the door behind her gently, Hunter stared at Hayden who was asleep , snoring softly on his bed. He wheeled himself to the front of his dresser and stared at his appearance. Taking in the sight before him, he turned to the teenage boy on the bed and their looks couldn't be anymore the same. Blond, short hair, cropped at the side with a wavy top that was standing out. He wondered why both twins didn't choose to keep their hair long and then tie it in a ponytail.
'Oh the ladies, he thought '.
He wheeled himself back to the bed side with a simple control remote.
'Status Screen'
He said, wanting to kill time before his twin woke up from his forced nap and began to answer all the questions he had in mind.
『Welcome To Alter, Hunter』
[Name : Hunter Campbell]
[Race : Human]
[Age : 16]
[Class : Mentalist]
[Level : 5]
[Physical Stats]
[Strength : 10]
[Agility : 0]
[Stamina : 10]
[Health : 50]
[Vitality : 5]
[Mental Stats]
[Intelligence : 20]
[Charisma : 10]
[Extra Points]
[Stats points : 0]
[Mission points :0]
'Beep'
『Mission Alert!』
Subject: Learn about your world( Basic requirements)
Difficulty: Novice [★]
Period: One week
Reward: Ten Mission points
Penalty: Excruciating pain from not completing the mission.
『Mission Alert!』
Subject: Awaken your system.
Difficulty: Regular [★★★]
Period: Two months
Reward: Hundred Mission points
Penalty: Loss of the system blessing by the gods.
His mouth was left hanging for some moments as he stared at the two Missions. The first, he already planned to do. He ought to even do it, since such knowledge would be obviously needed.
'Been paid mission points for doing something necessary is nice, everyone loves that.
But this other one is definitely going to be an headache'.
'The penalty, loss of the system if not awaken within two months. Well I guess the system feels I can achieve it within two months'.
Without thinking much about it, he requested for the something else.
'Show me the default difficulties for missions'
『Difficulty options』
[Novice ★]
[Intermediate ★★]
[Regular ★★★]
[Expert ★★★★]
[Legendary ★★★★★]
[Russian Roulette ★★★★★★]
"Russian Roulette!" He blurted out loudly.
Hayden who was sleeping on the bed stirred slightly as he opened an eye halfway and surveyed the room, before jumping and rolling off the floor quickly to a standing attacking posture while looking around warily. His guard was up for nothing, and upon realising that he dropped his raised arms by his side and stood casually. His little drama was ignored by Hunter as he had his own episode going on.
'The fuck are the Russians doing here, or have they been here before and left their imprint on the sands of time? A man more likely, a nation impossible'.
He could see Hayden who was walking around now sitted on his bed, playing with a ball of fire.
Now was the time to start gathering knowledge and firstly stopping this pyromaniac from going far with that ball of fire play.
"Hey bro, what are you thinking?" Hayden walked over to Hunter and slapped him lightly on the back.
With a sad smile, Hunter responded "my legs".
They both broke into laughter after a one second pause, as Hayden fell on the bed once again, clutching his stomach lightly.
"Had no idea you became a clown bro".
For a few seconds they continued laughing until Hunter decided that it was enough.
"I guess it would soon be noon, can we take a walk ?".
For a moment, Hayden paused and smiled wildly.
"Sure bro".
He stood up, opened the door gently and wide enough as the wheels of Hunter chair moved smoothly out of the room.
"Hayden"
"Hunter"
"Please tell me about everything you know".
He looked at Hunter for a moment before nodding in acknowledgement.
"I understand " He said softly, his face all serious as he began a slow paced narration.