It's been a while since the System promised Miller an Experience point just for fighting. Miller liked this idea. Even if he doesn't know if he could defeat Alex. As long as he fights with him, he is going to earn Experience Points. Miller has no clue if he could fight a Vampire or maybe even possibly defeat one. So fighting this Vampire would be the perfect test for him.
He doesn't even know how strong Alex, their roomate is. So this would be the perfect time to test him. Miller got into a fighting stance.
"What happened to your right wrist?" Alex asked Miller.
When Miller got into a fighting stance, he also exposed his right hand, which was still wrapped in bandages, and this had caught Alex's eye.
"It's just a minor injury." Miller said.
"Miller." The System said with urgency in his voice. "I would strongly advise you to be watchful of your opponent. Try your best to protect that damaged wrist as much as possible. Your damage wrist is currently your weak point. You can't heal right now until you have leveled up so any more injury would be detrimental to your overall health."
"Thanks for the Advice." Miller replied back to the System.
Miller took the words of the System seriously. He knew what the System said was actually true. He needed to be careful not to cause more injuries to himself. Any additional injury he gets would drastically reduce his HP and would be detrimental to him.
Alex also got into a fighting stance and was ready. "Who's going to make the first move." Alex said trying to crack a joke.
Miller, on the other hand, was focused. He knew he was only allowed to use his fists in this fight and he needed to act smart. He needed to be really really careful.
"Okay i would make the first move." Alex said as he dashed towards Miller.
GRIP!
Alex was aiming to punch Miller's face, but Miller held his punch mid-air with his left hand.
THUD!
Another punch was sent to Miller and this one hit him on his face.
Miller Immediately got into a fighting stance Immediately trying to stop himself from falling on the floor.
[HP: 68,300/256,000]
That punch did a number on his HP.
WHOOSH!
Alex moved at a speed faster than Miller could even think of.
BANG!
Alex had Somehow disappeared in front of Miller and was behind Miller and he used his two elbow to hit Miller on the shoulders.
[HP: 60,000/256,000]
The hit was heavy and Miller could feel it. He didn't even budge a little as he fell flat on the floor and blood started to leave his nose and some little bruises were on his face. This was a clear sign that Alex was stronger than him.
[QUEST]
[FIGHT ALEX JUSTIN]
[QUEST COMPLETED]
[QUEST REWARD]
[EXP: 5000]
[QUEST REWARD GRANTED]
[EXP: 45,300/204,800]
Miller had just earned experience points for fighting Alex. But he still hasn't defeated Alex yet.
Miller turned behind him to look at Alex. But Alex wasn't there anymore. He saw Alex sitting in the center of their room meditating. He folded his legs like a monk and sat down.
"Breathe In"
"Breathe Out"
"Calm Yourself"
"It's not important right now"
"You can have control"
"Relax"
All these were the words of Alex. He closed his eyes and folded his legs in a monk style and was trying to meditate.
Miller first of all cleaned the blood on his lips. He looked at his roomate confused.
"System, Do you know what he is doing." Miller asked the System.
It was a stupid thing to ask. Alex was a Vampire and the System wouldn't have anything to know about Vampires. Miller didn't know what made him ask the System. But to his surprise, The System had an answer:
"He is performing what the Vampires call 'The Calm'." The System said to Miller.
To Miller's surprise the System had an information concerning this.
"So what is THE CALM then." Miller said
"The Calm." This technique involve the vampire meditating or focusing on their breathing and inner stillness. Perhaps they would focus on their heartbeat, gradually slowing it down and using the rhythm to center themselves. As they calm their mind and body, they could begin to feel less of a desire for blood. This might take time and practice, but it could be a powerful technique for vampires to use in order to resist the urge to drink blood." The System said.
"Was it because of my blood. That's why he got blood thirsty?" Miller asked the System.
"I don't know for sure. But it seems like..." The System replied to Miller. "I would advice you to give him some space right now."
The System then said the remaining words with a warning: "From the way he talking to himself. I don't think he would be able to hold himself more longer."
What The System had just said was true. Alex's words was now getting louder and he was no longer sitting in a monk style instead he kept his face on the floor. Still with his eyes closed and was saying:
"I can do this."
"I don't need it."
"I can do this."
The words had stopped. And a growling sound entered the room. The sound came from Alex.
Alex stood up and looked at Miller slowly. Alex's eyes had now turned red, and his fangs were now showing. His fingers had gotten sharper. Miller didn't need the System to tell him what had just happened. Alex Blood Lust has increased to a level he can't hold any more and Miller is his prey.
[ALEX JUSTIN HAS BLOOD LUST FOR THE USER]
[THE USER IS ADVISED TO USE ANY MEANS NECESSARY TO PROTECT HIMSELF]
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