[You're a Nascent Human now. You have to be prepared for what is coming. The threat isn't just a person, but an entire realm]
Mega added,
"He's right. I may not know much about the Nascent, because there's barely any history about them on the cloud. But from years ago, you could tell that your mom was murdered." Mega moved closer to Egon, his voice heavier.
Egon didn't feel fear. He felt an overwhelming sense of admiration; finally, he wouldn't be called weak. With his newfound abilities, he felt like he could take on the world.
His voice was full of emotion as he declared,
"I will hunt down and destroy those who murdered my mom. I have the power to do so now, and I won't rest until they pay for their crimes."
Egon was ready to take on whatever came his way, fueled by the intense desire for revenge and justice.
[Egon, there's one last thing to take note of: you must not reveal your abilities to anyone.]
Egon's frustration flared up at the system, causing him to snap back, "What do you mean? I won't hide like Tragon! I unlocked my bloodline, and now you want me to keep it a secret?" His voice was filled with both anger and disbelief.
Mega was kind of angry as he used his Robotic arm to hit his head in response.
"Don't be foolish, Egon," he said firmly.
"The system is right. You can use your abilities, but only reveal what's necessary."
Egon's mood began to shift towards more rationale as he realised the wisdom in Mega's words.
"Oh, alright. I understand," he responded in a calm voice, his anger subsiding.
Mega noticed Egon's torn clothing and exclaimed with a hint of irritation, "Hey, if a lady were here, you'd be seducing her with your revealing body. So put on some clothes, damn it!" His voice was laced with emotion as he urged Egon to dress up.
Egon quickly covered his revealing body with his hands, feeling embarrassed. Mega looked at him and quipped, "We're boy robots, so what are you trying to cover?"
Egon laughed joyfully at Mega's joke, happy that his friend was back to his usual humorous self. He knew that life without Mega wouldn't be bearable.
Looking around and realising he had no clothes, Egon asked,
"Where am I supposed to find clothes to wear?"
Mega's matrix displayed an angry sign, visible to Egon. "Are you kidding me? Don't tell me you have amnesia," he scolded.
"The system shape-shifting capabilities. He can create clothes, you dumbass!" Mega's robotic hands moved erratically as he spoke, emphasising his frustration.
Egon had not thought of that solution, feeling a little foolish. He knew he was smart, having the best grades in his class, but when he was around Mega, he felt more comfortable coasting along and letting him do the thinking.
"I completely forgot about that, Mega the system, did you hear what he said? Do I have to repeat his words?" Egon asked, as he touched the handle of the glasses.
"Sorry, Egon, but I cannot take instructions from someone like me. My program solely runs on the commands made by my benefactor," replied LB, regretfully.
Egon fell back onto the ground, laughing uncontrollably. "Mega, he got you!" he cried out between giggles.
Mega looked at Egon, surprised to see him behaving like a lunatic in this dark location. Although he was frustrated that his instructions didn't matter, he had to admit that Egon's reaction was somewhat amusing.
"Enough already! Egon, you can put on your clothes now," he said firmly.
Egon stood up and became serious before addressing the system.
"Create a black t-shirt, black pants, a leather jacket, and a pair of high-end autumn sneakers," he instructed.
To his amazement, the clothes that he envisioned gradually began taking shape on his body, forming a stylish outfit that he was thrilled to wear.
[Congratulations, Egon! You have completed your first task and will receive a reward.]
[First task completed! You will be awarded 10 points. You have successfully generated something]
Egon was surprised and perplexed, wondering how he had gained so many points for a seemingly simple task. "Are you serious? I didn't do anything. This system is way too generous," he remarked.
As they chatted, the group was unaware that their location was now within the territory of a large beast. They soon heard the sounds of a massive creature approaching, reminiscent of a mighty animal. The entire forest shook under the beast's heavy footsteps.
"What is that? You're not telling me that I have to fight another monster after barely escaping from the first one. Why does life have to be so unfair?" His tone was angry and frustrated.
Mega stepped in to calm Egon down, assuring him with a confident tone. "Egon, relax. I've seen what you can do. With a little push, you can trigger your bloodline and take down this creature," he said reassuringly.
Moving towards Mega, Egon grabbed the robot's body and spoke with frustration. "I have no idea how to control this power. Don't get your hopes up about me," he vented.
In his frustration, Egon removed his eyeglass, which was the system, and placed it on the forest floor. He knelt down and gave a deep bow.
"Please, Almighty system, save me. I'll do anything to make it up to you," he foolishly begged.
Mega immediately laughed at Egon's irrational behaviour and spoke up, trying to calm him down. "Egon, there's no need to panic. We are here to help you. Together, we can overcome any obstacle," Mega said.
As the eyeglass hovered in the air, the device entered Egon's eye and proceeded to explain the mission.
"Your quest is to defeat the gorilla monster.
The reward for completion is Mid-Beginner unlocked status. Your current power level is that of a Visceral Essence, and you're expected to be at the Rudimentary stage to defeat your opponent. However, due to your rare bloodline, your level of ability is far superior to that of any paranormal ability," Mega reassured Egon.
"There isn't much time for detail; you have to kill the oncoming beast. You're expected to use your Novice features to accomplish this mission," LB explained.
Curious about the abilities he possessed in his Novice stat, Egon requested, "Could you please list the features of my Novice stat, LB?"
"Of course," LB replied. "Uploading statistical analysis...."
The display showed Egon's Novice Stat, which included unknown abilities for his Nascent Bloodline, as well as
Experience points: 10/100
Defence points: 10/100
Attack points: 10/100
*Novice features*
Strength: 2/10
Constitution: 5/10
Dexterity: 2/10
Intelligence: 10/10
Luck: 10/10
Battle mode.
LB continued to explain further. "The system has implemented two things that will help you surpass your capabilities: luck and intelligence, which have a perfect score. With that, you can defeat threats that are beyond your limits. You can now unlock battle mode features."
Looking at the display, Egon said, "This stat is quite terrible, but at least my intelligence and luck aren't as bad as Mega thinks of me." He then turned towards Mega.
Mega laughed with a cyberbogged voice and said, "Are you serious? I think you're not as dumb as I thought."
Suddenly, the monster reached where they stood.
The creature was massive, standing at least 10 feet tall. Its body was muscular and jet black, blending seamlessly into the dark shadows of the dense forest where it lurked. Its eyes were the most striking feature, vicious red orbs that glinted in the shadows like two burning embers. These eyes, coupled with the monster's sinewy build and sharp fangs, made it a fearsome sight to behold.
The monster's claws were long and sharp, glinting in the faint light of the forest that trickled through the twisted branches overhead. The claws were capable of tearing through thick bark or digging deep into the soft earth, allowing the creature to move swiftly and silently through the woods.
As the monster approached, its eyes locked onto the target with an unyielding and unflinching gaze. It was clear that this creature was not only intelligent, but also highly skilled in its predatory instincts. A low growl escaped from its throat, rumbling deep and ominous through the forest, as it began to circle the target, sizing it up and waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Its name was "Nightmauler"...…