"You're a lucky one to be born in this generation, Alex. If you've been born a decade ago you'll have to remember the information down to every word. The cheat of a function you lots taken for granted was desired by many in my era. Lots of people died just to coexist with elves to gain 'Knowledge engraved'."
'A: Master, are you comparing me with them? You're the worst you know that? I wasn't even chosen by the system, I just unlocked it with your guidance. How could you possibly pin me with those snotty brats at the very least I try my best,'
'N: Okay, okay, I heard ya. Now that I thought about it, where exactly is my idiot of a disciple? I haven't seen you once I permitted you to dwell in the hands of Olivia's group, by any chance have you fallen in love? Is that it? Oh my, I can't believe my oblivious disciple is finally growing his second brain cell, how long did it take for your hormones to kick in?'
'A: What! Who said im in love with Livia?'
'N: Livia? I never even mentioned anyone's name, I thought you preferred Zen? Just remember that I'll respect your taste even if by chance you become gay,0p'
'A: No!!! There's no hell am I ever dating Zen and you might as well add Tanya in the mix! My eyes only wander to Olivia's, I won't ever change my mind, she's the only one for me, I can even go so far as marrying her. She's perfect in every way physical, mental, and even so far as to say spiritual so you best believe if you ever leave im going to be with her!'
Unbeknownst to his disciple their mental link gained a new router as the two shared their thoughts with another person. "Oh god!"
Olivia's face flushed and buried her ever-changing face deep in her small delicate palms and the guardian of his lover grinned
'N: It's nice that you've been thinking about your future... in proud that you've matured even a little, I guess you already knew. But you kept on being ignorant. The moment I graduate from school I'll be busy doing something that's long been postponed. Regroup with the rest, I'll be going my separate way, you're not scared that you might lose when im away?'
"Oh I'll let you see my score and you'll praise me for it ya hear!!!!!" They heard Alex's scream after he said his thoughts loud and clear to the other students
(Young master...)
Neons Swarm embarrassingly said before the headmaster of this school arrived to congratulate the new students. "Greetings students who passed the exams about a month ago. Most of you know me, but for those who don't, I am the headmaster of this academy, Felix Sinestrou. As much as I'd like to congratulate you all it's time for your trial, coming here meant you steeled yourselves for anything,"
The building they're in and possibly the entirety of the school lit up and everyone could feel the presence of mana. Felix himself sees the enthusiastic new generation of guardians and possibly the silhouette of the fated man in stopping their demise. All of them came down spiraling deeper from the manifested space and the last thing they heard was his yearnings
"Young guardians I bid you to grow before you leave this nest, remember this warmth and never succumb to the cold. You'll now be sent to an artificially crafted rift controlled and managed by my strength to guide you in your journey. Survive this and let your talents flourish, may you all find the end, for the cold will linger with your every step,"
[System: You've been sucked into an artificially crafted rift!]
[System: The terrains have changed to better worsen the host's experience]
[System: You feel a chill running down your spine until it reaches every part of your body as you open your eyes!]
Neon awakens inside the gym and the first he noticed was the presence of snow and the ever-furious blizzard. The simulated rift took the structure of the academy grounds and he was left alone to fend for himself alone or so they thought. His flesh never once flinched and the cold could hardly affect his health as the passive effect of his draconic heart kept him warm
[Neon LVL 100
Title: Defier of Fate, First Blood, Super Rookie, Demon Hunter, Overkill, Speedrunner, scroll down for more
Class: Transcender
Race: Homunculus
Special abilities: Catastrophic beast, Crown of monstrosity
Health: 389 (+20)
Attack: 344 (+50)
Int: 299 (+15)
Luck: 235
Dex: 221 (+45)
Speed: 272
Defense: 245
Stamina: 259
Mana: 227 (+65)
Chi: 127
Status points: 0
Race unique ability: Inheritance, Homunculus shift, Lesser homunculus, Infestation, Catastrophic form, Unity, Synchronous
Skill: Unparalleled alchemical knowledge (Ex+) Empower (A+++) Crafting (C-) Skill mastery boost (S-) Transcendence (F+) Relentless (F-) Second wind (F-) Unfazed (F+) Powerspike (B-) Immense pressure (A+) Restraining chains (SS-) Twilight arts (B-) Weapon meister (C++) Indomitable will (F+) Shadow armor (D-) Natures blessing (E+++)]
'Everything's in check, Green thumb, Vine manifestation, and Thorny field finally fused as one. Finally, I gained 'Nature's blessing' back into my arsenal! On the other hand 'Formation increase' was scrapped and used to increase the mastery of the combined skills. The restraining chains are active, if I can't hide my stats then I should just use the chains to seal a portion of my stats—'
When he finally decides to exit the gym he's met with an explosion and a group of students near his spot. From the looks of their equipment and armor to boot they're eager to send him off as they only see was but an unfortunate lad. Instead of proceeding with their ambush, they stopped and shamefully pointed their blade at his neck
"Well well well... what do we have here? Isn't this our lucky break? Your Neon am I correct, the only enigmatic teammate of the Genesis group or whatever. Rumors said you're their trump card but I can't see it, your nothing but a phony aren't I right–" The enemy tank's skull came falling to the ground when a liquid blade materialized from his palms
[Synchronous: Catastrophic abilities evolve to be one with the host instead of a separate process of activation. Formation of catastrophic abilities no longer has any time lag and they can be easily deployed upon invocation. This can't be confused with Unity where every cell will be stimulated by the host's current sensation]
"Stop joking around and think of this as a real battle. Do you think this is some sort of novel where everything goes your way? Sorry to say but a real battle has more heated moments for it to have someone monologuing," The liquid blade slowly began to harden till it became a saber and flung it so fiercely till it pierce the unfortunate's neck
"Run!!!" Someone from their remaining group of five ran as one of their own tossed a smoke bomb paving their escape
"Go on, I'll play your game of hide and seek. It's not fun if I win like that, right? Make sure you run to the opposite side of the world I dare ya. But it wouldn't make a difference, all of you will die by my hands," Even in the distance and covered in smoke his eyes illuminated like a predator darting at his prey
(Do you need our aid?)
'I'll pass, using you guys gets too repetitive. Efficient but im not out to kill them at record speed. Maybe I'll use these little munchers, it's been so long ever since I called them,'
(My liege it's hard to not call you a hypocrite when you're not even taking this seriously)
"Me? A hypocrite? Oh no. I told you I never once fooled around even if it isn't a fight to the death. It's common for many animals for them to play with their food before they ate them whole so don't get the wrong idea. I'm just having fun in a while, watch closely everyone this is how I used to hunt!" From his palms shoots out what seem to be marble-shaped orbs still they shift and came to construct a floating leech
[Replication (Passive): Severed body parts or manually detached body parts will become a fully functional minion
Crux eater: Floating leeches with a base health of 100 and as they eat they grew in size and gain power
Gourmand: After Crux eaters ate 'anything' and reached a certain threshold they'll grow in size and gain traits from the things they ate]
In the dead of night, these monstrous leeches nibble on their prey, and wherever they go they but a hair close in reach. Eventually, they stopped hiding altogether but that came at a different price for the third survivor came falling for his arrow. Only two remain and they ran far away from his range until one came to a twisted solution something that ultimately terminated their team
"Why?" The weakest was stabbed in his Achilles tendon which in turn impaired his movement
"Sorry... one of us has to escape– Bluargh!!!" Before she could ever finalize her words dozens of needles pierced her body and struck her nerves and paralyzed her in place
"You shouldn't have done that!" Neon was enraged upon seeing her response and instead of bleeding to death he crushed her skull beneath his foot
"Betrayal is a bitch, no matter where you are it's always there... now where was I? Oh yeah, sorry dude but you'll have to go. There's no mercy in the path I took. So yeah, toodles!" Once the leeches had their fill of eating the sole surviving assailant he wandered through the exams finding his yet-to-be prey
[System: You've eliminated five examinees! The guardian has gained 25, 000 points for a solo team extermination
Status: Your score point became the highest! Other participants are now given notice of your location, Good luck in keeping your points. Registering has been completed!
Ranking:
• 1 Neon: 25, 000 points
• 2 Ragnir: 18, 000 points
• 3 Alex: 12, 000 points]