Vaanavan, was pretty nervous about today's trail that doesn't mean it was different from previous trails or give him special reward or something but today was his last chance to make up his past eight days of clumsy attempts.
The System did instruct him to study some weird stuffs called sociology, human behavior and psychology, social science, logic and reasoning, stoicism and some other doctrine none of the things, any of these things he had no idea of what are they about; but system tell him they are from the planet he has seen in the memories, he has no clue how the managed to get all of this 'Well it had this tendency of doing things as if all treasures are waiting for it to take them '
'Never mind, since it bring me this then it should be useful for the trail' he started to studying them they are knowledge about wide variety of things but all of them have one thing common. It was about social skills and human mind, Communication, he was astounded by this scholars knowledge in their respective field; it was very peculiar experience for him some of them greatly touched him and inspire him especially some of the pragmatic ones.
Vaanavan was someone, who followed his heart that doesn't mean he wasn't learn anything from the philosophy and few Theology doctrines they were unique in their own right was inspired him he could see why the system was so frustrated well he could do nothing about it but he felt the importants of having sharp mind and the psychology of humans.
Even his competition is not humans but various race have keen mind and common sense only going to be of help especially there are some dangerous and selfish individuals in the peak experts or under them knowing little bit of psychology would be helping him out to escape this prison 'I refuse to allow some self-centered parasites ruin my mission and give me eternal hell. I wouldn't tolerate any one from becomes obstacle to my dream '
Vaanavan eyes started to glow in that dark cave as he thought all of this with determination, he had his doubt about certain books they are giving him a very peculiar and dangerous vibe, he had seen something very similar in his home what they described as a fanatic. He had heard from older knights, colleagues, the people of arcane empire had some eerie practices although they are all practicing magic arts they are still knights practitioner exists as well they are protecting the empire but it's just that they are somewhat fanatic to the queen.
In the past due to some complicated situation in academy he, captured a spy from that empire who was quite lunatic, had expressed extreme belief towards his queen that left him deep impression. So he was vary of this doctrines afraid this might mess with his mind he stay away from them he was marvel at how many scholars and Philosopher in that world.
Unlike his home where these philosopher were very few and far not well liked by the people he had to admit that world was academically for ahead this society was built facing ups and downs and social, administrative problems they were facing.
He was regretting little as he was foolishly let go of his first chance after agree to try out this function with system condition Vaanavan didn't think deep decided to tried it another day but the system, didn't inform such a importance of the situation he was in, 'Why didn't it tell me? ' he didn't understand the details enough to judge the cause.
'Forget it, I should not think about the spilled milk ' Vaanavan adjust his mindset, his performance greatly increased over the last few trails with system help him educating things and the books did help him great deal he, understand everything improving each and every day.
The only exciting news is five days ago his body was perfected, he was relieved and delighted to hear this from system in fact he was waiting for it. The pain was gone instantly as it was come to him, as if he never felt hell like pain in the first place.
Though the annoying timer or the prickly sensation stop, system said it would be gone in a day and few hours. He did experience in first hand what is this all about he felt more powerful than before it was increase in physical strength and endurance not only that the system did tell him it was not the only benefit system spoke to him in delighted manner.
[I simply can't believe what I was seeing, I never expected anything like this. it was a pleasant surprise your luck was indeed extraordinary or you are just that special hmm! now that I think about it, indeed It's quite possible]
The System was going on about this matter, Vaanavan was little intrigued by the system attitude, it never lost it cool over anything or this exciting, it's nothing to do with the scolding.
Vaanavan was curious about this excitement as well so he asked the system about it, he was surprised the system suddenly went into silent mode as if it was deeply thinking about something 'Is that how your attitude going to be?' He was half annoyed and half amused with system's contemplative silence.
[Well, I think mentioning this to you would not be counterproductive so...]
Vaanavan was speechless this time the system was still reluctant to tell him anything 'Excuse me! is this not the whole thing about me huh? what's with your tone? ' he couldn't understand then why are this darn system acting all indecisive for?
He spoke in slow but determined tone "I think you should tell me about this, it's my right to know what happened to my body" his expression was very serious he, have to know what happened to his body.
[Don't worry, it's a good thing for you in the long run, say perfecting your body come with huge benefits. You have awakened an origin secret ]
Vaanavan waited for more detailed explanation system remained silent as it was not notice his waiting or bother by it. His face darkened "Was that supposed to be an explanation, what is that mean? " He enunciate each and every word of his question tersely.
The system sighed, [I know you don't forget our talk other day, don't think I will explain this should be guarded secretly. I wouldn't explain more about this matter]
The system also made it stance clear, of course Vaanavan remembered about this conversation but this has happened once again he felt this would better come to know about this at least little bit not compromising his safety.
Vaanavan continued to persuade the system about this matter, he wanted understand things lest little bit. the system was somewhat agree in to this but the system has condition as well.
[Host you are taking unnecessary risks, but since you insist I can tell what this is about without go into details and explain about origin secrets is that okay? ]
He nodded his head readily, if he, pushed for more the system might change its mind about telling anything to him, he started to understand system character as well it was at times very unyielding he didn't want to mess up the chance.
[Well, You see even I know very little about the 'Primal Orgin' in fact I only know it because of my birth, I inherited what I know about it from heaven and earth.]
"....."
[In a nutshell They are very mysterious and necessary things to cultivate to higherlevel after certain stages of your cultivation. They are special and unique in their own right at the very high-level cultivation you, can slowly started to utilize them. As for your recent awakend Orgin secret ; all I can tell you was this would give you some level of protection from the harmful things]
[Host please remember this, at your current level cultivation this effect is only passive, you can partially unaffected by those who are around your cultivation or below]
Vaanavan amazed hearing this, he keenly noticed the system tried it's best to answer his question vaguely, he organized the information pondered about it deeply he was able connect some dots and get the picture.
He asked to the system, about his understanding the system reluctantly answered him again very vaguely as possible, but he know what it was basically now after more than half an hour interaction he asked the more pressing question.
"So as I managed to utilize this 'thing' according to you I can actively use them is that correct?" his mind was spinning with this idea, as it was started to form in his head.
[You can say so ]
Vaanavan let out a amused smile at system behavior, he nodded ' Well this was certainly a good thing, I was little more Safe now ' he thought he can now freely participating in the middle or later stage of calamity as he pleased, he smiled.
But a Fleeting thought doused his enthusiasm, he suddenly felt a bad premonition after he thinks it through, the system vague answer wasn't enough for him jump in to the chaotic situation 'This so called protection could be anything I can't brashly get into some situation'
He still felt the pain in his heart about the chance to his missed out trail, he didn't want to be a overconfident brute ' it wasn't an attitude I should have now, everyone with this attitude end up miserable in their life from time to time even die a grievous death ' he was guarded and grounded his teeth in frustration.
He was waiting for the allocated time for today's trail, he was adjusting his mind as he take another look at the 'timer' he can enter the trail in couple of minutes.
[01 : 07 : 02 : 59]
'Soon' he thought to himself, adjust his breath in practiced manner ' I never should be back down from challenge ' his inner monologue interrupt by system.
[Informing Host, I have spotted the human tribes movements from various directions, as always my calculations are pretty much accurate. They would be reach here in approximately a day and few hours be prepared ]
His mind jolted as he thought about the all of his subconsciously the system chuckled at him.
[Host don't get all excited they are probably going to start climbing the next day or the day after calm down your trailing time is about to start]
Vaanavan disregarded the later half, his narrowed then his eyes glow with joy as he hurriedly asked this as soon as he thought about it "System then could you add the trail period tomorrow as well please?"
[That's impossible host, I believe about the matter regarding trail my explanation was very clear]
Vaanavan heart skipped a beat " But system don't you think it was little unfair, I don't know about the conditions and stuffs then, did you forget you don't explain the seriousness and importance of the trail.
[.....]
Vaanavan reasoned " Think of it, if they are just going to settle down waste a day then why not use it for ourselves, you also know that I was clumsy and ignorant in the first few trails think about it we cou-" system interrupting his emotional speech, sounding rather annoyed over something.
[Don't you learn anything from the beginning, it's not like any other functions at the moment. Feel free to trail every day but today the task ends, did you get it, task can't be tampered with anyway so stop whining]
Veins popping all over his forehead "You didn't tell me anything beforehand, whose fault is that huh? " he was poking his head with forefinger thinking the system in there "I didn't have to loss out much if I knew the seriousness and one extra day, are not you responsible to this?"
[Is this some sort of habit from your home, don't poke holes into your skull]
Vaanavan growled "Answer me! "
[Didn't you say you like to make decision, it's not like I purposely hide that from you. the task, the game is like a gambling in more than one way this is all about your decision ; did you understand there was a possibility if you level headed enough to asked about I should have answered you but you never interested in the purpose of it, so the one responsible should be you]
"....."
[This is also good thing for you]
'What in.... just what is it talking about ' he thought dazedly.
[I'm saying this should be a lesson for you an in your life, an invaluable experience]
He took a deep breath "Why did you suddenly decided that?" there was a brief silence before system answering him.
[When you talked to me the other day, I had further understand your personality. I always wanted you to realize your full potential so when I understood this so I decided to step back allowed you to make decisions]
[As I mentioned it you, had to walk your own path to became invincible. We would still watch each other back as you said our partnership and stronger then those fellows could ever believed don't worry we would be the final winner]
"Hmph" Vaanavan snorted derisively at system words, he also felt tired of hearing this Invincible Nonsense it just he felt it better not say his opinion on that matter he intuitively knows if they argue about it there would be a wedge between them.
Which was certainly not good for them at the moment, their alliance is cause of single simple thing win the calamity to humans or become one of winners in surviving this. He was sure that from system warning 'they' weren't simple so unlike system he could be satisfied even if he didn't become biggest winner ensuring humanity survival and revival, leaving legacy behind seemed great achievement.
Well that's not mean, he wouldn't try his very best for the first place, he knows this would be the best out come for him. He couldn't help but silently mock the system as if know he was cursing it system spoke up.
[Host, be rational I'm telling you if you managed perform well this trail you will surely secure an opportunity that not necessarily be mediocre one I believe it would be decent trust me your performance improved a great deal]
Vaanavan could not help but look at the situation and system with judging attitude. 'Does this system was.... hmm? what is the word again yeah! bipolar or something' he couldn't stand it's behavior he also secretly thought the system really does have sadistic tendencies as well.
'It really made a fool out of me, put words in my mouth huh? Just you wait?' Vaanavan decided that when he finish all of this he would teach system a lesson. He wasn't a petty person but he refused to allow someone continuously step on him ' Wait a minute! the system says it would grow stronger with me isn't it?' he felt this was more trouble some 'Whatever I will at least get back at it for everything humph! ' he snorted to himself coldly
[Ahem, Host?]
he come out from his vengeful thoughts he seems little flustered "W-what is it? I was thinking something didn't notice "
[You see the trail time start ten minutes ago, just thought I should alert you in case you skip this while daydreaming]
Vaanavan startled then narrowed his before hurriedly operating the new function his world turned upside down he was sitting in his cave there are a group of people climbing the mountain quickly he sighed lightly he once again adjusting his mind calmly waiting for them to come up the peak expert was a woman this time, it was his second time meeting up with this woman in fact.
There are only total eleven peak experts in the whole human population, there are of course few dozen Qi realm experts but they are either early or middle phase of the realm due to Norda suppression unless they are genius with luck and years practice they couldn't climb up each stages after reaching the qi realm.
If they don't have suppression they should have advanced to next stage due to continuous refininment the energy experience a quality change they could easily kill of who aren't at their level, even it was that qi realm cultivator the ending is dead if they so decided.
During the last eight trails he encounter all of them some people are tricky than others the only convenient thing about trails it bring up people he struggled with more than three times, he wasn't sure it was because the trail purpose of help him or make him lose out more but that's not always the case for example he encounter easy target as well even though it was rare only happened few times.
Vaanavan had a pretty good understanding of everyone, system did still evaluate his performance like first day and explain pros and cons of his each performance that did help him lot. His opinion of this woman was simple, she could be a trouble some target why because she was stubborn, taciturn and somewhat unhinged not easily threatened by something and didn't attach to anyone or anything have little sentimental towards things and tribe.
He know out of two womens, she was harder to coax but he wasn't worried. He knew how to handle her much better than last encounter 'I gave my best for the all the performance today' his spirit soared.
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Vaanavan absentmindedly looking at something with blank look on his face, in fact if one was observant enough they should notice the slight expectations in his eyes.
It was around the time for to humans tribes entering the plain they would one after another reach the plain of despair today and clear up a safe place set up protection and settled down this process would take him whole afternoon and continues to late night if not next morning.
He was already finished with the last trail yesterday his performance could be said smooth and flawless if not for unexpected obstacles throw him off guard it was from someone he thought he understand better.
His overall result was at 69.75% he did perform exceptionally well for first three performance, his smooth sailing come to an end when he encountered the fourth expert he didn't even stop proceed with his script.
That's correct as he wasn't good with the words after he researched each person to certain level he readied script for each individual but he wasn't satisfied with this he wanted to come up with something thats perfect for everyone he tweaked the scripts and derived something good for a perfect script for everyone.
This could be said worked very well from his eighth and ninth trail he still has been perfecting until his last target come up not agreeing with him made demand of his own. If not for the mishap his percentage would go past 70 certainly.
He received his reward and importantly that opportunity he was worrying over that was weird though that was his thought about them. The reward was somewhat rather useful it can be customized he asked system to just do that.
As he sat there his upper body covered in pristine white robe, it was defensive treasure but he styled this after his idol white robe saint, who still in his heart top level expert as he literally grow up hearing his adventures. He completely disregard the system disdain to his wish, he was pleased by that pesky 'timer' disappear from his chest.
But the system comment really offended him, after the trial was over system didn't seem that much disappointed but it was commented to him.
[It's really shame if you were a con artist, you have better chance to ace the trail, your honor and pride getting in the way]
Vaanavan was bristled hearing such a comment he asked in cold voice "Do you really think you can talk whatever, you are crossing the line " he warned the system he didn't like the comparison or any implication by that 'comment'.
[No need to get so angry over some joke, it is just that a joke, I was trying to cheer you up your mood]
He didn't buy the system nonsense, but he didn't want to talk to it, engrossed with the reward and weird stuffs something to do with the opportunity, they were very intriguing Indeed.
[Informing Host, the human tribes are about to enter your field of view in few minutes]
The system alerted him indeed after couple of minutes later he could see the sea of silhouette from very long distance as they slowly moving towards the mountain in stedy pace this wasn't the all the humans.
' Isn't this magnificent ' he thought to himself in awe, he never seen so many people more than once in his lifetime well that wasn't a pleasant memory to begin with.