The safe zone was not be called 'safe zone', everywhere were either dead bodies or outcasts's remainings eaten by bloodthirsty monsters. Seeing what had happened Adwin contemplated about one thing.
"20 people were killed and others were thrown out of the safe zone...this definately created a fear among the other survivors present here...I feel bad for that kid. Though it was good he wasn't the one."
"Woah! Very good guys. I didn't expect you all to complete the sub quest so easily. So I forgot to tell you about one thing and that is that you have to spend your coins to earn points. You can allocate these points to whichever stat you want. Per 1 skill point is 500 coins; you can find this feature just in the main tab where your stats are shown, some of you might have already seen it. And for 20 experience points you can exchange 1 skill pint. Oh! Another thing; the safe zone will not be there for stage 2 and after so prepare for the second stage wholeheartedly while you still have time. Oh! And if you perform good then you will be selected as an avatar of the god's and constellations, so work hard, bye!"
The place was full of silence for a bit. But again the ones who killed tried to divide the remaining survivors into different groups.
"Oi those who dare to not join my team will die!" A muscular man with black hair shouted while drawing out the sword.
"If those people become leaders... it will be very dangerous... let's see...I currently have 1300 coins. Let's just do as they say for a bit, there is still 6 days left."
[TIME LEFT UNTIL THE START OF STAGE 2 : 6:20:21:10]
[... 6:20:21:9]
[... 6:20:21:8]
***
20 people per group of 5, led by those who killed others. Such a cliche.
"Now you...come here."
"Oh me?" Adwin asked him.
"Yes you."
Adwin gladly went to the team of the tall muscular man. His name was Daniel Lee, an asian man wearing a grey t-shirt with blue jeans and white sneakers.
Adwin looked back at Hana who was quite scared that now she was all alone. But she had to go according to the plan Adwin told her.
"That kid..."
After taking a glance at him Adwin was reminded of his parents, who he did not know were alive or not.
Soon it was night, Adwin carefully went to a corner of the building where everyone were resting.
***
"Looks like this general of war is quite interested in me."
[The Great General Of War Looks Forward To What You Will Show Him]
"Hey general of war, I have quite a deal for you, want to hear?"
[The Great General Of War Nods In Excitement]
Adwin chuckles slightly and told him his offer.
"I want you to invest for me."
[The Great General Of War Is Quite Interested]
"I will assure you that after the end of the second stage you will get back everything in the deal with interest."
[The Great General Of War Asks You About The Offer]
"...Just give me 30000 coins and I will return you with 6% interest, how about it. I will make sure you won't be disappointed by what I will show you...Trust me."
[The Great General Of War Is Thinking About It]
"Yes think think even if you refuse this offer I have no problems since..."
[The Serpent Who Encircles The Whole World Is Watching You]
[The Great General Of War Accepts Your Offer]
"What? This easily!"
[The Serpent Who Encircles The Whole World Laughs At The Great General Of War For Accepting Such A Trash Deal]
"Looks like I'm about to see a fight between gods."
[Congratulations You Have Received 5000 Coins From The Great General Of War According To The Deal]
"Perfect! Even though I don't know the real name of this general of war, but if the mythologies are factual. Then the serpent must be Jormungandr . Looks I'm in the right path."
[The Great General Of War Looks Forward To Your Performance]
"I won't disappoint you."
"Now then first of all this ability of mine is bothering me..."
[Congratulations You Have Unlocked 'Perception']
[Perception (F) : A passive skill that allows you to see other's stats and coins in possession, hear more accurately, increases the sense of smell and feel.
It is still undeveloped. Increase the proficiency percentage to develop the skill completely. ]
"... shouldn't it have said gained or earned since it is like any RPG game? Unless it is an exclusive skill only for me. Then again it says it is still not developed... I wonder what the real skill is... Though I should start the plan."
Adwin looked up in the store and found the item he needed.
[Store
...
• Lowest Grade Potion Of Strength : 500
...
• Steel Sword - 400 ]
***
Adwin had a suspicion from the start. To confirm it he went directly to Daniel Lee.
Daniel Lee was sitting on a corner in the 3rd floor of the building. He had kept the sword just near him just to be careful of others.
"Daniel..."
He opened his eyes and before him standing was Adwin. Even though the world has come to ruins, the suit of Adwin was still looking majestic.
"What do you need?" Daniel slowly asked Adwin while getting up.
"Can you come with me to the top floor where no one is present. I have something important to ask you."
"What do you mean?" Daniel was quite suspicious of Adwin that he was ready to pull out his sword if needed.
"This man seemed pretty weak at the first galnce and that's why I took him in my team but...I feel like something unexpected is going to happen. What could that be?"
"You won't need to use the sword. You didn't even kill anyone isn't it? Ex-marine, captain Daniel Lee."
Adwin smiled and puts his hands on Daniel's shoulder.
[The Great General Of War Is Impressed And Praises You For Finding Connecting All The Dots And Rewards You With 200 Coins]
[The Serpent Who Encircles The Whole World Looks Forward To What Is Happening]
[Name – Daniel Lee
Age – 32
Title – N/A
Strength – 15
Agility – 17
Endurance – 10
Defense – 8
MP – 1
Skills – Beginner-level Swordsmanship (Lv.1)
Daniel Lee is an Ex-marine, with the rank of captain. He is a man with strong morales and is very kind. He has a wife and a daughter of 4 years. ]
"This perception skill is really the best! Level? But why does my perception skill has rank? I need to find this out..."
[The skill level is too low to find out more]
"...as expected, but this much is a lot!"
[Proficiency Rate Of 'Perception' : 3.14%]