(I heard important things must be said at least twice, hehe! sorry kidding)
It was well into the evening, Vaanavan could still see the hustle and bustle in the plain, the tribes collectively selected large plot of land and seems decided to settle down there, he now had a clear understanding of what is their preparation to stay here for the next two months of time, this was what the system precisely talking about.
After selected the place that wasn't very far from the Misty Mountain, they are quickly started the work of clearing the area, building a layer upon layers of huge Arrays around the area. The First one was to expell the lethal energy from their land the second layer was preventing the harmful energy seeping in again they also have a flag pole like thing that have been placed nearby but Vaanavan noticed there is certainly something different about it.
They erected the flag poles all around their newly cleared territory, it takes up nearly 50 square miles, the area was vast enough for them to settle down comfortably, this wasn't all of them as more tribes started entering the plain in orderly manner.
They would go straight to their allocated area in the newly created land or they would build it along side then connected them to the first one, the process of creating protected lands with array and flagpole they didn't only exhausting but also use up more materials and resources to keep running the protection for months, but they didn't seem mind that much.
Vaanavan curiously asked about the weird looking flag to system "System, can you explain what is that weird flag pole"
[This is what they called totem pole here it was in their belief that they have connection with their ancestors spirit and give them protection]
Vaanavan amazed he didn't know about such a strange believes it means system didn't think much of it or he didn't read that further about human understanding.
"Are they real?" He asked without specifying anything about his question.
[Not necessarily, there was no such a practice exists back then, it was developed later in last few thousand years. it was more like convenient to believe there was someone protecting them but that thing was indeed ward off evil in mysterious way I had to say it's their power of collective faith]
The system mentioned the humans tribes population collectively in few millions here that's because they left tens of thousands people in their territory. Even if they had grow some natural resistance towards the lethal energy the children and elderly are still susceptible to this, so they are left in their respective tribe territories after taking some precautious measure and leaving some strong warriors to boot.
If not they are all add up to more or less about six million in total, this is the current population of the human tribes of Misty Mountain.
Vaanavan was watching them in silence, he always had this thought of he doesn't belong here and even subconsciously mentioning them as a humans of this world or inhabitants of this world like system always does, it doesn't even change when he meet the experts in the trial.
But when he finally see them, he emotions surged, he was very excited to see them for the first time, he felt a certain kind bond with them as if he meeting someone from his home world, this was a feeling he never expected to experience.
He thought of system information little, find the cause of inexplicable emotion in him, there was no clear answers to his doubts but he focused on few things that might plausible to his situation 'Might be because of that world origin stuff from Norda' he thought.
Indeed he can't be sure about it, 'Maybe this has something to do with the titles and stuff' he shook off such a unnecessary thoughts, in fact he was surprised by such a absurd line of thoughts but he couldn't deny what he was feeling at the moment.
As he watching the, people settle down, he was thinking about an important problem, he was going to face in a day or two, how to obtain the acknowledgement and devotion of the people.
Vaanavan was very pissed at the peak experts of the trail, Even though he was faking identity and fooling them in sense, his purpose and intentions are to help the humanity to survive this calamity and revive their past glory.
Then why the hell was he was being demand of something from these bastard, he clearly explain the situation they were in yet there are people still put forth their selfishness over the survival of their race he couldn't help but remember system placating explanation hearing his grumbling.
[Host, is the one being unreasonable here, your expectations and naivety lead you to suffering, you shouldn't compare your upbringing with these people, who are fought for every little bit of resources they could acquire]
[They can't be changed without experiencing normalcy and stableness besides, humans are naturally selfish and greedy beings to begin with so it was to be expected some people are like this out of all the races humans were most adept one for change in here their relationship with one another turned into hostility very easily as their trust for them the day before]
Vaanavan creased her brows in anger as he remembered this memory, he couldn't fathom for what else could motivated them protect their people and home, there some people readily turned their backs to their people this was starting to make him uncomfortable.
If it not he can't go out of the cave, he might teach them a lesson, he could kill them effortlessly, even if he was at the same level as them he wouldn't be vary of them. Despite their years of fighting experience and powerful energy he was above them in his proficiency of techniques and skills, his energy was also special due to his Physique.
It's true if they are adept at fighting together they could suppress him to certain degree, it should be because of their fighting experiences, also understanding of each other tactics and pattern but that's all he has confidence he would be the come out on top albeit little roughed up, that was his lack of experiencing but he was developing his fight rapidly the system upgraded the avatars.
He was in foul mood , he didn't want to Lose out in anything with them especially like those annoying b***ards of experts his knight honor wouldn't let him yield in this.
'Like system said I also have to guard against them' the system suspect there might be some spies in tribes the strongest races are not dumb as they already vary of humans potential and keep eye on them.
In their mission next step was get rid of this informers, as long as he getting the acknowledgement, of this experts that means his first step was finished, started to cut off loose ends.
Vaanavan was trying hard to look up how things had gone wrong with that last person, indeed he agreed to help the other ten on the surface, but he was demanding few things to offer his help, this didn't happen in last time or before that so what caused it, why did things become unpredictable he could not fathom.
That expert was the same one he meet in his first trail, he was hesitant and cautious but he was suddenly acting out, so even though trail ended he started the trail and specifically choosen this person as a target for few times just to confirm things.
He noticed he was not always acting out most of the time he was agreed with Vaanavan to some level he didn't seem doubted his claiming of patriarch trusted subordinate, Vaanavan found out that, this fellow was simply afraid of attacked or any other unfortunate circumstances.
If he was sure Vaanavan would not attack him or the importance of his role, he tried to reap benefits an opportunist. After confirming things he didn't try that function with any other targets exit the trail.
He was even more annoyed to found out that, the system has very detailed analysis of each and every expert, as he was someone spending eight days to interact with them he was speechless noticing this.
Vaanavan didn't reacted the way he did in the past, he had several guesses but he asked system "When did you extract this details about them?" the reply come readily.
[Since the day I introduced the trail function for your use. I hope Host not blaming me about spoon feeding you all the details; as a person with extraordinary fate you have to know about how do assess situation and judge people this is what they called discerning eyes]
Vaanavan nodded his head, had very clear idea of where the details come from 'Probably from the 'spirit imprint' thing' he guessed "What do the spirit imprint do again " he asked curiously the system chuckled at that appreciatively
[Yes! Host method of reasoning is correct since I can obtain details with this method easily, I don't waste my time with any other methods ]
He smiled wryly it's once again sidetracked him without giving any proper answer 'forget it' he sighed he didn't in the mood to bickering with it his line of thoughts currently were all about how to get acknowledge by all experts he was hoping things would went off without a hitch.
He subconsciously focused his attention on the special items he obtained from task he looked at the description of his panel a new thing was added to it.
[Name :Vaanavan]
[Race : Human]
[Age : 21]
[Lifespan : 300]
[Existence : Mortal]
[Cultivation : On Hold]
[World : Norda (Mortal World )]
[Innate Power : None]
[Magic : None]
[Dharma Spell : Mystic Eyes Of Dual Perception (Everything exists according to the way of extremities this is an Inviolable truth there is no exceptions to this Ultimate Truth. Can the 'Truth' be exceptional to this?) ]
[Techniques : Starry Steps(Heaven level), Purple rain (Heaven level), Fiery Desert (Heaven level ), Mountain Cleve (Heaven level), Mystic Incarnation (Heaven level), Tundra Fist(Heaven level), Guardian Shield(Heaven level), Whirlwind (Heaven level)]
[Equipment : Pristine white robe(Specifically Named) Soul tier weapon ]
[Special Items : Dream pearl, wooden avatar, Drop of unknown blood]
[Blessings]
[Blessings of Norda : Because of your selflessness and forwardness to put down your life in the line for Norda you gain special status 'Favorite Child']
[Underdog : As a forefather of declining race, your luck Is unprecedented]
[Child of Destiny : You are born to fight for your destiny]
[Person Facing Calamity : You are shouldering humanities Existence and responsible for it's future]
[Unfettered Entity : You are destined to become an Unparalleled and Invincible Existence]
[Primal Orgin : --]
Vaanavan was now little prideful about seeing how much he had been improved in two years, though it's not technically consider two years knowing he going through all of this he was still felt little prideful after all it was his own creation.
If system willing to listup all of the profound technique he was quite sure the panel space alone would be filled up by them the system didn't want to do that. He was already started to read about magic spells from the library he was experimenting with low level and profound level techniques.
If he managed to break through the magic spells he would stack up the spells as well, his 'hidden' motive was to learn a proper way to create Dharma spells not that he would admit, system seems feign ignorance to this as well.
His eyes focused on the special items slot, from names alone he couldn't decipher anything in fact he wasn't quite sure what they were, to this moment they are all in system space he didn't take out it yet.
With System upset his mindset and his confusion over his plan with experts he was quite distracted to pay any attention to this, he only heard system briefing on the opportunity as what it might be.
The system thinks after obtaining this items, this doesn't seem mediocre but not very useful either but what important is with this three items even system only know about Dream Pearl, a consumable item with limited amount of time and tries.
According to System this was also rare type of natural treasures which fall into soul type treasure, as the name implying this was used to comprehend soul type magic and forbidden spells in dream, This would help user to enter deep dream like state of comprehension in this state their soul type skill experience huge boosts.
What the most ironic thing was about this whole incident was system think, even though there is three items the opportunity is about only one item 'Then why are there two more items' he even thought whoever giving out opportunity was also twisted like system.
"What are you on about ?" Vaanavan asked in alarm, he had a bad premonition about this.
[Host, I think this opportunity isn't mediocre, what I'm thinking is with in the three things the opportunity is hidden. First we can disregard the Dream pearl this wasn't any use in our current predictment]
Vaanavan interrupt system research mode "What the?... hey system I don't understand why is opportunity is an items in the first place should not it be.... hmm I mean a miracle are some kind of myserious guidance" he struggled with his words, in reality he was stumped hearing there was another test in this he literally has mental scars now extremely vary of such a things ' Why did it wasn't something I imagine easy to understand, and why is there another test? '
[Host, remember you didn't excelled in task, so if you still getting some lesser opportunity means you have to understand we better take it, if it does have some difficulty then there is nothing we can do! deal with it]
"....."
[The Second thing I suspect not the opportunity was unknown blood drop, it could be the blood drop, I don't think how it's going to be any use to us and finally the wooden figurine, which I really think might be the key]
Vaanavan listen to everything with serious expression, and asked in curious voice "Did you find it with your power? So that's mean you are figured out that don't you?" the system replied in dry tone.
[Host are you even listening to me, it was called reasoning and keep interrupt me as I was coming to the conclusion was because it's seems more plausible, I mean what could be one do with a pearl and blood ]
Vaanavan made an annoyed noise " Can you be anymore indecisive? " he really didn't want to enter this game like situation and system couldn't say it then why confuse him more.
[The opportunity was given to you according to your decision so this is as well your left in your decision. Just because you are given opportunity doesn't mean everything will be set in stone, you still have to decide on it]
Vaanavan felt like he was going to have biggest headache for few days over this. he knows this means it was once again his decision to correctly to use this opportunity or not nobody going to help him out.
If he hesitatingly didn't use the opportunity mean it would go waste, 'who the hell is that given this things to him again' he couldn't help but look for a vent to his emotions.
[Special Items]
[Dream pearl : It was a natural soul treasure, consumable item help the user comprehends soul related magic and forbidden spells in their sleep, it's also turned into pure soul energy and absorb by the user]
[Wooden Avatar : A wooden figurine made out of unknown material, can be refined to avatar material quality is high level]
[Unknown Blood : A drop of blood from unknown origin ]
So his choice have to be in one of the three things or all of his efforts are for vain even if they are valuable items, in the end it can't be any use for him if any unfortunate events happened while he convincing this tribe people he knew this was delicate matter to act rashly.
Vaanavan still paying attention to the tribes that settle down into that plot of land their population more than tripled, it was already past midnight but there is no stop to the activities outside.
Even if he can't hear what was going on he could see they were excited to travel all the way here to this sort of dangerous place he was using various eye powers as a the people as a target of course nothing too dangerous.
It was indeed magnificent sight for him, even he and system thought humans were selfish by nature they had their good point as well, everyone has a good side into them he could now see it in their warm smile as they interact with other tribes members.
They are still social creatures, he doubt it even that dude would survive the loneliness of the time, Vaanavan indeed experience this as well; when he watched the human tribes entered his view he felt a happiness over him, even he didn't notice the loneliness in him.
In his heart Vaanavan know he now at the moment genuinely want to good for human tribes of this world. His resolve to save this people take a deep root in his heart as he watched them silently.
Wherever he should be and whomever he became, as he learned that he can resolve the problem for the humans here then he should strive to just do that, his knight heart would not let go of it, he was a knight who follow his heart in the first place.
He was somehow in peaceful mentality than before, he knows he had to choose this choice rather then let go of it 'I know what to do, I will decide to which one it's going to be' he decided to sleep and he would choose one item.
As his conscience drifted away he suddenly recall system mentioning about something like blood and pearl 'Hmm where did I heard of that?'