"Are you 100% sure about that, Link ? Will my age really get extended to 5000 years ?" Anon asked.
[Not only that master, your Powers will also get a boost.] Link added.
"Fuck it, this is a fucking jackpot... How do I Absorb it, Link ?" Anon asked with a very greedy expression.
[Master, you just have to touch the tree slightly from it's trunk and try to feel as if you are absorbing something out of it. Once the absorption process begins. You will naturally absorb every single drop of Life essense from this tree.] Link explained.
"Okay.." Anon immediately walked over to the broken half of the tree and touched it's trunk slightly.
'Absorb.' Anon thought as he tried to absorb the life essense out of the tree.
Suddenly, he felt a very refreshing energy rushing into his body.
'It feels different from the Auric Energy, This feels refreshing and cool whereas the Auric Energy felt warm and powerful.' Anon thought as he continued to suck out the life essense from the tree.
[You have successfully learned the skill (Ultimate Mimic)]
Suddenly a notification popped up in front of Anon.
"What ? Why would I learn a skill from a tree ? I didn't even use the memory Wiper." Anon wondered as he checked the skill's description.
[Ultimate Mimic] [S+ Rank] [Exclusive Monster Skill]
[The "Ultimate Mimic" skill is an exceedingly rare and coveted ability that resides exclusively among the most formidable monsters dwelling within the depths of the Enchanted Even Song Forest.
This extraordinary skill bestows upon its possessor the remarkable capability to effortlessly replicate and employ any skill they witness, effectively mirroring their adversaries. The uniqueness of this skill lies in its seamless mimicry, allowing the monster to seamlessly wield the copied skill without interruption.
However, there is a caveat. Once this skill is initiated, the monster becomes temporarily restricted from mimicking any further abilities from the same source for a duration of five hours. This limitation, while in place, ensures a fair balance in combat and prevents relentless mimicry.
Notably, the "Ultimate Mimic" skill does not discriminate based on levels or classes when copying skills. It transcends boundaries, permitting the imitation of skills regardless of the target's level or class. Yet, it possesses a profound connection to the host's body, regulating its potency in accordance with the host's own capabilities.
Should the host's level fall below that of the skill's originator, the replicated ability will manifest with reduced efficacy, dealing less damage or having diminished effects. Conversely, if the host's level surpasses that of the skill's original possessor, the mimicked skill will be augmented in power, delivering greater impact or potency.]
[Mana: 10,000/ Use]
'Wow... that's one bigass description.' Anon thought as he continued to absorb the life essense out of the tree and continued to read the skill's description.
"Okay, this skill is fucking awesome." Anon said as a smile appeared on his face.
Suddenly, a brightly shining leaf fell down lifeless from the tree.
"Hmmm...?" Anon looked at the leaf in confusion until he realised what is going on.
"Link, How much time does it gonna take me to absorb all of the life essense from this tree ?" Anon inquired.
[Hmmm... about 6-7 hours master.] Link answered.
"What the fuck do you mean by 6 to 7 hours ? The sun will rise up to the horizon in that much time... I don't want to spend another day in this fucking forest." Anon spoke in an angry tone.
Anon was bored of this place, he wanted to exit this forest as soon as possible.
[Master, I am sorry but this is a valid price for the 5000 years extention of your life.] Link replied.
'Fuck, he is right.' Anon accepted it and continued to absorb the tree's leaves out of their life essense.
The next morning....
[Master... wake up.] Link's voice resounded in Anon's head.
"Hmm...? Don't disturb me... I am taking a bath with the girls... heheheh" Anon laughed like a pervert as he sleep talked.
[Master, Wake up.] Link said as this time he started heating Anon's hand.
"Ouch... what the fuck are you doing, link ?" Anon asked in confusion.
[Master, you have fully absorbed the Prampel tree... now you are in same age line as an elf. Your body growth rate will now be shortened by a very large margin... you won't grow old until you are 3000 years old and the best part is, if you found another Prampel tree, you can use it to increase your life span even more.] Link informed.
"Wow, Link. You know pretty much everything about this tree huh ?" Anon asked with a smile.
[Oh yes, I used to grow them in my territory. So that I can use them as my life bags. I would plant them at different places and lure anything living possible to them.
The tree would absorb it's life force slowly and then give 80% of it to me. That's why I am still alive.] Link spoke.
"Ummm... How old are you link ?" Anon asked.
[I am a little over 50 master.] Link spoke.
"What ? Just 50 years old ?" Anon asked in confusion.
[Oh, no, no,no master. I think you have misunderstood my words. I am a little over 50,000 years.] Link explained.
"W-What ? That old ? You aren't even old, Link. You are ancient." Anon spoke.
[Well, that I am master. I was created with everything on this holy land. When the goddess created elfs, Dwarfs and dragons. She also created me.] Link spoke
"Wow... we will talk about that later and for now we should go back." Anon spoke as he started walking towards the exit of the Evensong Forest.
[Yes, master. As you wish.] Link spoke.
In 30 minutes Anon exited the forest....
"HaaaH.... this fresh air. I have missed it so much." Anon said as he took a deep breath and looked at the elven kingdom.
*yawn* Anon yawned as he felt very fatigued from all the workout he did in the last seven days.
"What's the best place to sleep other than the academy itself ?" Anon thought as he started walking towards the academy.
Anon entered the academy and promptly headed towards his classroom. He walked in a swift manner, as he only had the thoughts of getting sweet sleep on the last bench of the classroom.
'Mr. Richard's class started about 5 minutes ago... I should head over there and catch some sleep, that stupid won't even notice if I am there or not.' Anon mused as he made his way to Richard's classroom.
Approaching the classroom, Anon noticed that the principal was inside the classroom and she was addressing the class about something. Anon entered inside without hesitation and strolled towards the back row.
As the principal's gaze fell upon Anon, she displayed a brief moment of shock before regaining her composure.
'jule ? How did he got back from the Jane house so fast and with every single body part attached to his body ? That's a miracle but how dare he enter the class that I am teaching without my permission ? Today I will teach him a very valuable lesson.' The principal thought in her mind.
"Mr. Jule, am I invisible to you?" the principal inquired, her tone laced with irritation.
"Hehe..." Richard, who stood behind her, couldn't help but laugh, remembering a similar exchange where he had asked Jule the same question.
"What's so funny, Mr. Richard? Is there something about my question that amuses you ? You want to share it with everyone, huh ?" the principal queried, her anger mounting.
"N-No... ma'am, I apologize," Richard hastily responded as he bowed down to the principal in an apologetic manner.
"Good... know your limits." The principal spoke as she turned to face Anon again, only to find him no longer standing where she had halted him. He was now at the rear of the classroom, in front of Deris.
"So, she gave you the healing potion and apologized, huh?" Anon asked, touching Deris's face and examining it closely.
"Y-Yes... She even compensated me with some money," Deris replied with a smile.
"Well, good for you. What's up, Eve—" Anon was interrupted by a loud noise reverberating through the room.
"That's enough... Mr. Jule, come to the front of the class," the principal declared loudly.
Anon looked at her, bewildered by what he had done wrong.
"Is there a problem?" Anon inquired with a puzzled expression.
"Yes, there is a problem, and it's a big one. Come to the front and stand before the entire class," the principal exclaimed, her anger palpable.
"Wow, did our usually composed principal just curse in front of the whole class?"
"I can't believe it, she lost her cool."
"She's furious, and Jule only made it worse."
The students started gossiping animatedly.
"Quiet, everyone, or I will suspend the entire class," the principal shouted.
The class fell silent, and they all gazed at Anon with sympathetic expressions, as if anticipating something terrible.
"So, what's the issue?" Anon questioned, stopping in front of the principal and regarding her with a broad smile.
"Ladies and gentlemen, for this year's Academic Exchange, Mr. Jule will be representing your class. Thank you, and now I shall take my leave," the principal announced, taking Anon's hand and raising it before the class.
"Oh boy, he's in for it now."
"Our academy is going up against the Four Leaf Clover Academy, right?"
"This guy is in deep trouble."
The students began conversing again, this time looking at Anon with despondent expressions.
"What are you doing?" Anon asked, perplexed.
"What am I doing? This is your punishment for not listening to me. You will be representing your class in the upcoming Academic Exchange. Enjoy, kid," the principal whispered, smiling at Anon.
"Okay," Anon responded with a composed expression.
"What?!" The principal suddenly appeared bewildered.
"Okay, I'll do it. Can I go sleep now?" Anon asked, maintaining a serious demeanor.
"Alright then, you want to act tough, huh? You think you can pretend that this doesn't faze you? Very well, I'll see you in two days, Mr. Jule," the principal remarked.
"Okay..." Anon replied calmly.
"I'll be taking my leave now," the principal said, glancing at Richard, and then left the classroom.
"Yes, ma'am," Richard bowed to the principal and turned to Anon with a sly grin.
"So, can I go now?" Anon asked.
"Oh, certainly, son. Go and enjoy your nap in peace," Richard replied with utmost politeness.
Anon made his way to the back row and sat down, looking at Eve.
Eve had a slight smile on her face as she observed Anon.
"What's up?" Anon asked.
"You're such a fool..." Eve remarked.
"What do you mean?" Anon inquired with a puzzled expression.
"Do you even know what the Academic Exchange is?" Eve questioned.
'These fucking elves, they think they know everything... I read the Academy journal even before coming to the Elf kingdom, and I know all about the Academic Exchange.
In the Academic Exchange, various Elven Academies gather for a big competition to determine which one is the best Academy in the elven kingdom. The winning Academy receives the prestigious 'Best Academy in the Kingdom' Award, which greatly enhances its reputation. It attracts more admissions and donations from across the Elf kingdom.
This competition takes place annually in the capital. The top three performers earn the chance for part-time soldier training in the castle while getting a scholarship at their current academy.
That Queen elf will fulfill all my desires once I enslave her by corrupting her mind. This is going to be fun... hehehehehehe,' Anon thought, sporting a wide, perverted smile.
"Jule? Do you really know what the Academic Exchange entails?" Eve repeated.
"Hmm...? Oh, yeah, I have a basic idea. It's about fighting with students from other academies, right?" Anon responded, pretending to be unaware of the details to see if he could glean any additional information.
"That's not all... the exchange involves other challenges and knowledge quizzes too," Eve explained.
'Huh...? I didn't read about that in the book,' Anon thought, looking at Eve with confusion.
"Could you elaborate, Luv?" Anon asked.
"The Exchange Event is divided into three types of tournaments.
First, Duels...
In this tournament, you will fight against the guys from another academy inside the Immortal Arena. Since our academy is in the last position in this tournament, our chosen candidates have to fight more than 15 matches to enter the finals. Although no one has ever made it to the finals, we still try each year.
The top 3 candidates who win in this tournament get the chance to undergo part-time training in the Castle with other soldiers.
Then comes the second Tournament.
Magic Rumble...
In this tournament, you will fight against the elves from other Academies, but in a different manner..." Eve explained.
"What manner?" Anon asked with a curious expression.
"You sit in front of your opponent, and both of you will be given questions on Ancient and Modern Spells of magic. These spells will be incomplete, and you will have to complete them before your opponent does to win the exchange.
Mostly, you will be given Historical and Ancient Spells because Modern Spells are not making much progress these days.
The ones who clear and win this tournament will be chosen to practice as the Royal Magic Users of the Royal Court. Once you become a Royal Mage, you receive a significant amount of money for research that you can use anywhere, as no one really cares. That's why this job is considered very comfortable and promising for people like me and Deris," Eve continued.
"Yes, Sister Eve is right. I am going to participate in this tournament as well."
"Yeah, that's boring... I will skip that," Anon spoke as he looked at Eve with a very bored expression.
"Well, that's the beauty of it. You can't skip anything; you have to attend all three tournaments if you are representing a full class. Only individuals like me and her can choose to take part in a single tournament. You are our class representative; you have to take part in all three of them," Eve explained.
"What are you saying? I sleep in this class every day, and you know it. I only know how to fight. I can't complete magic circles.
I don't even know what that guy is teaching right now," Anon said as he pointed towards Richard.
"Well, you said 'Yes' to the principal as if you knew everything about magic. The moment you came inside the class, she was searching for someone who could fill this spot, but no one volunteered, so she was angry, and you became the target of her anger.
She chose you as the Class representative because she wanted to punish you, and because no one else was willing to take up the position," Eve taunted Anon.
[Master, don't worry about the magic. I know everything your teacher has taught from day one, and I know almost everything about elf magic as well.
Although I can't use it, I will help you with this tournament.] Link spoke.
'Sweet,' Anon thought as he sighed with a relieved expression.
"Okay, move on to the next tournament," Anon spoke as he looked at Eve and started touching her cheeks slowly.
"You can come over to my house; I will teach you things about magic," Eve said as she licked Anon's hand slightly with her tongue.
"Oh, Luv. You know that once I sit near you, I can't focus on anything other than sleep and sex," Anon spoke as he smiled at Eve.
"I know, and that's why I feel very hot down there. Want to sneak out of the class and do it?" Eve asked with a naughty expression.
"Not now, just continue to the next tournament..."
"You are no fun anymore. Okay, so the third and final tournament is very hard.
The mind games...
This tournament is very difficult, and only the genius elves participate in it. In this tournament, you will be given tasks that will challenge your mind in states of emergency, happiness, anger, and sadness.
Your decision-making skills will be tested in this tournament, and if you come in the top 3 candidates, you will be offered the best job in the kingdom."
"What? The king of the elves?" Anon asked with an excited expression.
"No, you idiot. The counselor," Eve replied.
"Excuse me, the what?" Anon asked with a confused expression because he only knew two counselors... the legendary Counselor who messed with people from all three races and the race counselor.
"You will become the counselor of the Queen. Once you complete the academy, you will be called directly to the Castle and hired as a counselor."
"How is that the best job in the kingdom?" Anon asked.
"Because the counselor is needed in a state of very big emergency, like war or something. But after the last war ended 150 years ago, the counselors have not been used even once; they only take their salary to go into the castle, play with some maids all day, and return home as soon as night falls.
That's like the best job you can have in the whole kingdom; go to the castle, sit there, eat delicious food, and come back in the evening.
At the end of the month, you will receive one platinum coin. What else do you need?" Eve asked as a wide smile appeared on her face.
"The queen is all I need..." Anon spoke.
"What?" Eve asked in a confused expression.
"I-I mean, wow... that's one good job, huh?" Anon immediately changed his words.
"Yes, that's why I am trying for this job. I will go in and smash their heads with my problem-solving capabilities," Eve spoke with a proud expression.
"Good, you should do that. Hey, Eve... I have a question," Anon spoke.
"Yes?" Eve replied.
"Is your mother hot?" Anon asked with a serious expression.
"What ? Why do you want to know that ?" Eve asked with a confused expression.
"Eh, just want to know if she is more hotter than you or not." Anon placed his word trap.
"Hmmm... well, she is and to tell you the truth... she is 100 times more beautiful than me." Eve immediately got caught up in his trap.
After completing his classes, Anon immediately went back to his house.
Screech
The carriage stopped in front of Anon's home, and he stepped out of it.
"Bye, Jule. Take care," Eve said as she blew him a flying kiss.
"You too, Luv, and I'll be coming to your house one of these days to study magic, okay?" Anon spoke.
"Yeah, absolutely," Eve said as she closed the carriage door, and the driver drove it toward her house.
"Good, you'd better prepare your mother. I'm coming for her," Anon said as he licked his lips slightly, and a perverted smile appeared on his face.
Knock-knock-Knock
Anon started knocking on the door, but no one opened it. Not even a voice came from inside.
'Hmm... That's odd. Hillary should've opened the door, but now...' Anon wondered with a confused expression.
"Umm, Jule...? Is that you?" A sound came from behind.
Anon immediately turned around and looked at the source of the sound.
A man with blue hair, blue eyes, fair skin, and medium height was standing behind him.
"Yes, that's me. Is there a problem?" Anon asked with a neutral expression.
"Hi, I am your neighbor Dior," the man said as he extended his hand toward Anon for a handshake.
"Do I know you?" Anon asked with a confused expression.
"Y-Yes... umm, I mean no. I am sorry; I don't know if you know me, but I am the son of Mr. Frag. We live in that house," he said as he pointed toward his house.
"Ah, so you are a neighbor?" Anon said as he checked out the house he was pointing at.
"Y-Yes," Dior replied.
"So, what's up? Is there something you want from me?" Anon asked with a smile.
"Ah, no. I just wanted to give you this," Dior said as he handed Anon the keys to Jule's house.
"These are the keys to my house... Why do you have them?" Anon asked as his expression started to get serious.
"This... He... I-" His words suddenly started to tremble.
"Oi, speak clearly, or I will whip your tongue out of your small mouth and chop it into thousands of pieces," Anon threatened him.
"Yes, sir. There was a man who came to your house four days ago. He was tall and very muscular. He came in a very big carriage, and with him, five more guys came.
They were all covered in black suits. Suddenly, shouting sounds started coming from the house; after that, glass-breaking sounds came.
Two men from the neighborhood decided to walk into the house and see what's going on, but they never came out.
After 30 minutes, all five of them left your house and got back into the carriage.
Suddenly, one of them walked up to our house and knocked. I opened the door and answered.
He gave me the keys to your house and threatened me to tell you one thing when I give you the keys, or he would kill me," Dior spoke.
"What is the thing he told you to tell me?" Anon asked.
"He said, 'It's Family for Family.' After that, he also got into the carriage and left. That's what I wanted to tell you. Okay, bye," Dior said as he immediately ran back to his house.
The expression on Anon's face was grim. He looked at the keys and inserted them into the door lock.
Anon started turning the key, continuously hoping not to see something that would make him feel unpleasant or uncomfortable.
Click-Clack
The door opened, and Anon entered the house. He closed the door as soon as he entered and looked around.
It was a mess; the house was utterly destroyed from the inside as if someone had used heavy fire spells in there.
The dining table was broken, and the cupboard's glass was shattered.
Suddenly, Anon smelled something...
'Blood... Rotten Blood,'
Anon immediately started moving toward Ian's room.
Creck
He opened the room and entered.
The view inside the room was too disturbing to even look at. The internal organs of three male elves were splattered all over the room.
Their brain materials, their muscles and even their eyes. Everything was carved out of their bodies as if some kind of animal would do.
A very disgusting smell covered the whole room. It was as if someone has just killed a fish and store it in a refrigerator for 300 years.
Anon looked at the corpses and saw that none of their heads were there, but he was still able to identify Ian's body due to his clothing.
Anon's anger was rising with every single second. He couldn't wait to avenge the bastards who had touched his property.
Suddenly he noticed a Letter stick to the mirror that was in Ian's room.
He immediately walked upto the mirror and started reading the letter.
'Hello, Jule. You must be wondering who am I, right ? Well, you will know who am I but first you will have to come to the address given below in this letter.
And just remember one thing, if you don't come to the below address in the given time of 3 hours. You will never see the two beautiful girls that I kidnapped from your house.
Bye-Bye, Oxmaul 's brother.'
Knock-knock-Knock
Suddenly, a knock was heard on the door.
Anon immediately opened the main door and saw that Faith was standing in front of him with a full army of soldiers following behind her.
"Hello, Mr. Jule. I got a report that you have murdered your family members and two other neighbours who lived near your house. Is that true ?" Faith asked.
Suddenly a smile appeared on Anon's face.
'That fucking bastard, this was all pre-planned to get me here in this house with all these bodies.
He wants to see me break the law and get to him. Hahaha... this is going to be fun.' Anon thought as he looked at faith.
"Did you do it ?" Faith asked.
"I did." Anon answered.