"Don't fuck with me," Michael muttered.
"I'm not in the mood to become kibble for this dumb wolf," he said, frustrated, as he forcefully pried open the wolf's mouth with some kind of superhuman strength, while bystanders watched.
The same beautiful blonde was only inches away from Michael. Falling to her knees, she watched as more wolves began to appear. There were around 100 more people around Michael and the girl, along with 20 wolves who had appeared out of thin air.
With savage determination, Michael tore the wolf's head in half, leaving its mouth broken, disfigured, and bloody like a torn-open book. Blood splurged all over Michael as he got up from his back, and a similar blue panel appeared in front of him.
[Gray wolf killed]
+25XP
+.4 strength
+.2 dexterity
+.4 intelligence
+.1 divine power
New skill unlocked: Hand Combat
[Prove Yourself]
(Quest Progress)
Survive 30 minutes (1/30)
Kill 60 wolves (1/60)
Reward (Basic): 100XP/Skill+/50P Reward
(Advanced): To be determined
As Michael stood there examining the screen, it seemed as if everyone stopped. Their eyes were in awe, and even the wolves stopped to look upon him.
Lost in thought, he muttered to himself, "I don't know why, but I feel like I can easily kill 60 wolves. If anything, I feel like I need to, instead of just surviving."
While he finished his thoughts, his attention was directed to a man's scream. A wolf jumped on a man who looked to be in his late 20s. As the wolf was about to feast, Michael moved towards the two. Once he stepped, not only did the wolf, but the other wolves began to step away from him.
The wolves' legs started to shake like jelly as he stepped closer. Completely unfazed by the entire situation, Michael started to order the 100 people around him.
"Get up," as if by a mysterious force, they all began to rise. Most were surprised, feeling obliged to get up. Even those whose legs had given out felt fresh, as if it had never happened.
[Skill unlocked: Command]
Grade: F
Effected: 99/100
Effect Duration: 2 minutes
Type: Passive
Description: A passive skill that is upgradable. Only applicable to humans and lower species at the moment. This skill is applied by the user through their voice. They are able to move living beings to their command.
[Skill in effect]
As the frequent blue screen appeared once again, Michael seemed distraught, as well as frustrated, with his hand on his head.
"I'm done with this. I just want to go home right now."
"Ah, excuse me, how did you do that?" she said curiously.
"I—" Before he could answer, she interrupted, "Actually, could you protect me from those beasts instead?" She pointed towards the gathered wolves.
"Ah, I don't think—" Before Michael could reject her offer, she responded as if she read his mind, saying, "I'll pay you."
"How much?"
She leaned over to his ear to whisper the amount. Instantly, he responded. "I'll do it," he said with a thumbs up in agreement.
"Ah, great!" she said excitedly, clasping her hands together.
"Excuse me, young man," one of the other people who had been transported here called out to Michael. He was fairly tall, with a dark tone of skin and brown eyes. He had exquisite robes and looked to be Middle Eastern.
"What do y—", Michael said before being interrupted again by the blonde-haired girl.
"He's with me. So back off," she said firmly, visibly upsetting the man.
"Woman, I wasn't talking to you," he shot back as he pushed her aside.
"Young man, I'll pay you to protect me from those wolves once we're out of here."
Due to everything that happened moments ago, Michael was overwhelmed. He was socially inept and uncomfortable with this situation. Although he began to feel completely calm, as all the anxiety he had just disappeared.
[Skill Unlocked: King's Confidence] Grade: Z+++
Effected: 1/1
Effect Duration: Until turned off
Type: Passive
Description: A skill granted to one person. The originator of all skills relating to it. It clears the user of any mental effects.
[Skill in effect]
"What are these skill screens?" Michael thought to himself as the blonde girl had started whispering in the ear of the Middle Eastern man.
As Michael had looked up at the two, the man had begun to walk towards the wolves who stayed in place.
"Hey, what's he doing? Why is he going towards the wolves?" he looked in disbelief as the girl responded.
"Maybe he wants to fight those wolves. Could that be why he came up to you?" she said, her finger resting on her lips playfully. "That's good for us, isn't it? Don't you think so?" She looked at Michael for approval, maintaining her playful demeanor.
[Skill in effect: King's Confidence Enhanced Version] Description: King's Confidence is being enhanced due to the user being in danger. It will now be able to deflect other users' gifts. Other users' skills are still able to affect the User's mind.
"What's wrong, Michael?" the girl innocently asked him.