While I was enjoying my meal at a restaurant. Suddenly, I got kidnapped and was taken somewhere.
"Oi Oi At least tell me where are you taking me?"
I just went with the flow as I could just beat the shit out of them if I wanted to. But it was not fun.
We arrived at the entrance of a grand hotel. They dropped me here and answered my question.
"Sir, we were ordered to send you here." They answered and left.
Hmm… while I was inspecting the hotel. I suddenly felt a chill run through my body as I became alert and cautious.
"Hmm?!... Interesting."
I heard a musing voice and got teleported inside the hotel.
I was sitting on a chair and in front of me was a handsome middle-aged man.
"Don't worry. I meant no harm." he gave a reassuring smile and introduced himself.
"I'm Luke Alistar, an epic-tier adventurer. I was sent here upon receiving your information."
I still didn't let my guard down and introduced myself.
"I'm Loki Odinson, a rare-tier adventurer."
"Can you show me the pictures of the epic tier beasts?" He inquired with a smile.
"Sure." I showed him the battle footage.
"Alright. Here's your reward." He recorded the footage and gave me a skill book.
[Aegis of Life] was written on it. It should be a defensive life-based skill.
"Inspect"
[Name: Luke Alistar]
[Age: 28
[Title: Piercing Light]
[Tier- Epic]
[Rank: high-platinum]
[Affinities: Light]
[Abilities]
[ Host's strength is too low…]
[Cannot access the abilities…]
[Copy condition: Impress him.(Almost completed)]
[Name: Jake Arden]
[Age: 40
[Title: Swift Stomper]
[Tier- Rare]
[Rank: mid-Gold]
[Affinities: Earth]
[Abilities]
[Earth Hammer] [Sand Barrier] [Earth Merge] [...]
[Copy condition: Make him curious about you.]
Hmm… The condition seems doable.
"Thank you, Sir." I bowed slightly and stood up. I secretly looked at the Mayor's location and also bowed slightly at him then left the room.
[Condition Completed…]
[Condition Completed…]
[Host can copy Target's affinities, skills, or abilities.]
[Host can copy Target's affinities or wait until the abilities are accessible to copy them..]
---
"Jake, we got an interesting fellow here." Luke mused and called out the Mayor.
The Mayor aka Jake was still shocked. He couldn't believe that he had been discovered by a kid. His skill [Earth Merge] helps him hide almost perfectly by merging with the Earth. It was because of this skill that he got his title.
"Yes Sir." he absentmindedly replied.
"Sir, We haven't checked the credibility of the information and you already gave him the reward."Jake inquired.
"Did you think he could stand with such confidence in front of me by providing false information?"
"Sorry, Sir."
"Don't worry. I've already checked the forest on my way here. I found the energy signature of two epic-tier beasts there, though they were quite weak." He remarked and fell into deep thought.
"Ohh… and don't try to inquire information about him. He is not someone you can mess with." He warned Jake and vanished.
"Yes Sir," Jake responded extinguishing his curiousness towards the boy.
---
"Copy Light element and Earth element."
[Ding! Light and Earth Affinities added to host's status…]
Finally!
Excitement coursed through my veins as I checked my status.
"Status"
[Name: Loki GrimHeart]
[Age: 15]
[Tier: Rare]
[Rank: low-silver]
[Affinities: Order, Life, Light, Earth]
[Arts]
[Grimheart Reinforcement Sutra]
[Grimheart Eden Manipulation Sutra]
[Life-Severing Sword Art]
[Skills]
[Healing Touch]
[Lifebloom]
[Lifedrain]
[Sensory Field]
[...]
[...]
[Abilities]
[Inspect: Host can observe other's status.]
[Fool's gaze: Host can copy the target's ability, skills, affinities, or items after the copied conditions are met or if you defeat him.]
[Deceit Robe: Host can negate any mental or spiritual ability]
[...]
[...]
Hmm?... I forgot about the order. I need to investigate this element. It sounds pretty cool just from its description.
I roamed around the market in a happy mood and sold some of the herbs.
Later, I went to the adventurer guild and submitted the wolves head.
I bought some common-tier weapons and armor and fed them to the sword. I have a feeling that feeding it heals it. Just a feeling though.
---
The next day, I heard the news that the two epic-tier beasts got killed but the adventurer got heavily injured in the process.
Tch… I already knew that bastard was over-confident. Even though they were injured, They are still epic-tier. If they could be easily defeated, I would have already done that.
I murmured to myself and went towards the portal room. The portal room was heavily guarded with rare-tier guards,
I quietly brought out my card and money, passed it to the manager, and announced to him my destination.
"Dawn City in 15 minutes."
The portal manager announced as I quickly entered the teleportation room.
" My precious treasure troves, Here I come."
---
[Dawn City]
I exited the portal room and what awaited me was a grand city bustling with people. The constant murmuring of the citizens echoed in my ears.
I first searched for an affordable hotel and had my breakfast.
Munch munch
"Let's roam the city first."
I tasted different foods and visited various stalls.
" A sweet shop?... I wonder what my little Kia is doing right now?"
I started missing my family so gave a quick call to them.
They became happy with my call and I started telling my journey to my mother and my little sister. A few minutes flew by and I ended the call with a Bye,
Next day
"Sir, How may I help you?"
"I want to battle in the arena. Here is my name and affiliation."
I passed my adventure card to her. She did a quick scan and returned it to me.
"Would you like to learn some information or should I arrange a match for you?"
"Tell me the information first," I ordered and she quickly passed a manual to me. The manual contained all the necessary information required.
In short, Just challenge an opponent, defeat him, and get some rewards.
The rewards include coins, rare weapons, skill books, etc.
"Arrange a match."
"You will be informed when your opponent is decided."
I nodded and proceeded towards the arena to witness some duels.