Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Rest

Argus looks once again on his System Notification Prompts.

[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1][Your Soulbound Astrea has reach the max level for this Realm]

[Excess Exp will be stored by the system]

[Raised her Realm to level up]

[Do you want to receive Astrea's «Realm Advancement Quest»?]

[Yes/No]

'Really, a summoned beast also needs to complete a Realm Advancement Quest. Let's forget it for now.'(Argus)

"What are thinking Master?"(Astrea)

"Oh... It's about Realm Advancement Quest of both us. We need to complete it to advance to the next realm but I haven't accepted both of our quest yet. Let's forget about it for now and return."(Argus)

Argus pack all the things that tent the barrier formation that he sets up. After that both of Astrea and Argus runs back.

"Oh I'm excited to reach the next realm since I can transform into a human like you master and I do not need to be unsummoned when in the city."(Astrea)

"A-ah y-yeah you are right. Anyway we are already near so sorry about this Astrea. We will rest for a day and do the quest."(Argus)

"Yes, master I understand!"(Astrea)

Argus immediately derail the conversation since a memory was started to appear. Argus entered the gate using his Adventurer's Card. The guard was shocked since the young man in front of him has an aura of a beast.

It's already 6:00 PM when he reached the apartment. He knocks on the door and a very handsome young man opened it.

"Oh what a surprised. Welcome back."(Kelvin)

"Yeah, I'm back."(Argus)

"What are you waiting for then, come inside."(Kelvin)

Argus nods.

"Iya, you have gone for more than a week so we are slightly worried that something happened to you. Especially my sister, if Rex did not come here on the 7th day to tell us not to worry we would have started following you."(Kelvin)

Argus was shocked and feel warmth when he heard him.

"Sorry about that, it had taken that long since I did focus on training my weapon wielding."(Argus)

"Brother who is the person who knocks at this hou-... A-Argus?!! You're already back! I'm glad you're safe."(Astelle)

"Yes, thank you for worrying about me. I'm fine. I cannot really contact you since I'm a bit far from the city."(Argus)

Astelle was shocked when he saw Argus sitting in the sofa. Argus

"Brother why did you not tell me that Argus has comeback?!!"(Astelle)

"Ahahaha Surprised! Anyway, your aura was very different, as if you have become a predator. You only stayed for more than a week there and you already change this much."(Kelvin)

Astelle also nodded on the side.

"Perfect timing, I was just about to start cooking. You two talk for a while I cook."(Astelle)

"Yes, thanks."(Argus)

Kelvin looks at Argus.

"You can rest for a while, we can just talk later."(Kelvin)

"Okay then, I'm just gonna take a bath."(Argus)

"I'm gonna call you if it's already time to eat."(Kelvin)

Argus nods and headed straight to his room. After taking a bath, he did not immediately go out and just lay on his bed.

"It's been a while since I have read novels. Oh... Looks like I have so much chapter to read."(Argus)

Argus was a bit sad that he can't read a novel during his training. He can only blame himself since Argus banned himself in reading novels during his training. It might affect his focus. It prove that his decision is right. Time passed and he heard a knock on his door.

"Argus, it's time to eat!"(Kelvin)

"Yeah."(Argus)

Argus turned off his Holowatch and goes out in the room.

"Tsk, why are you here."(Argus)

"Ahh So cold! Is that what you say to a brother of yours."(Rex)

"Sorry hahaha it's my fault. I message him that you're back and he came running here immediately."(Kelvin)

"Sigh... No, it's fine."(Argus)

"Let's eat first, fortunately my brother called me so I added a proportion for you to eat."(Astelle)

"You are really a good girl, lady Astelle."(Rex)

The four started enjoying there meal while they were talking .

"The enrollment of every academy will begin 2 weeks from now, are you both gonna reach the next realm?"(Kelvin)

"I have no problem. I almost finish my quest and will try to breakthrough this week."(Rex)

"How about you?"(Kelvin)

Kelvin asked Argus.

"I haven't seen my quest yet. I plan to rest tomorrow and start the quest the next day. There should be ample time for my own breakthrough."(Argus)

"How about you twins? I can feel the suppression of you once I saw you. So you have formed your own core, huh. Congratulations!"(Rex)

"You could have also formed your core if you just went back to your Family's Ceremony. I guess that you really care for brother Argus, huh."(Kelvin)

"Right!"(Rex)

"Yes-yes."(Argus)

Rex looks at Argus with an smug look. Argus just replied blankly. Kelvin laughed on the side.

"Did you get your weapon from the old dwarf?"(Argus)

"We haven't yet, we were supposed to get it the week after you left but Rex says that we can just wait for you."(Astelle)

"Perfect timing! Let's go tomorrow? Or do any of you have other plans?"(Rex)

"I do not have any plans. I am not also rushing to level up so it's fine."(Kelvin)

"Me too."(Astelle)

"Then it's concluded. Ah right I'm gonna sleep in your room this time."(Rex)

Without waiting for his reply Rex decided Argus's schedule for tomorrow. The group talk about trivial things after that, mainly the adventure of Rex and Argus this week. After that they all sleep, with Rex sleeping on the sofa again.

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Morning comes and the squad was already done preparing.

"Let's go! I'm excited to get my new weapon! And it will be made by a master! Sigh... We're really thanks to both of you."(Rex)

"Eh? I think it has nothing to do with us. I think being a grandson of his acquaintance is not enough for him to forge us."(Kelvin)

"Yeah... If he really is as eccentric as your impression on him, then I agree with my brother."(Astelle)

"Well, maybe it's because of lady Astelle's beauty? Right Argus?"(Rex)

"Ah? Yeah maybe."(Argus)

Argus did not quite hear what Rex asked since she was talking to Astrea on his mind. Astrea who heard Argus's reply became embarrassed.

"Tha-tha-that has nothing to do with me. What are you saying?! Do you want to be smacked?!"(Astrea)

Rex just apologize to her with a smirk.

'Geez Master, you forget to feed me last night! I'm so hungry. I am waiting for you to summon me on your room but you didn't call me.You should buy all the food that I want like what you say.'(Astrea)

'Yeah, I'm sorry about that. I will treat you to every food you want like I promise.'(Argus)

The squad did not immediately head to Vulcan's smithy and roam the place again. Argus has no problem since he can buy the food that Astrea wants. Astrea cannot wait to be summoned to eat the food that his Master buys since he cannot really store things on his Soul Sea yet.

Time passed and it's already 4:00 PM. The group started to head on Vulcan's smithy. Reaching the dilapidated house of him, Rex knocks on the door and they all waited for Vulcan to come out.

"Oh, you're here. I thought you do not want the weapon that I forged. Hmm... It's just a week and all of you became strong, especially the twins. It looks like you're not slacking off."(Vulcan)

Vulcan can easily tell that Astelle and Kelvin has broken through and that Argus and Rex has reach level 25. It's just a simple scan nothing else. The four was not that shocked on his discovery.

"Ohoho brat, I cannot wait to show you the weapon you want. Follow me."(Vulcan)

Vulcan teasingly look at Argus. Argus ignored his look and just followed him. The four of them are currently in Vulcan's smithy below.

"I-is that truly our weapon old dwarf?!"(Rex)

"This was very surprising even for us."(Kelvin)

"I cannot believe this either."(Astelle)

Argus also just stared with shock eyes. The group is currently looking at 4 items above a table.

The first one was a twin daggers which made Rex face full of happiness. Each dagger has a sleek, slightly curved blade. The blades are made of dark, polished metal with faint, silvery veins running through them. They have a subtle shimmer that hints at their magical nature.

The second one was a katana. The katana features a slender, elegantly curved blade made of gleaming, white metal. The blade emanates a soft, golden glow that pulses gently. Astelle's eyes also started to glow.

The third one was a great sword. The greatsword features a broad, polished silver blade infused with a soft, golden glow. It emits a gentle radiance that illuminates its surroundings without being overly dazzling. Delicate celestial patterns and runes are subtly etched along its length, shimmering faintly in the light. Kelvin was also happy seeing the greatsword.

And lastly a Scythe. The scythe features a curved, menacing blade crafted from obsidian-black metal. It gleams with a faint, ominous sheen, seeming to absorb surrounding light. Intricate runes of dark and glyphs are etched along its edge, faintly glowing with a sinister, purplish hue. Argus was looking at it and it feels like the weapon is challenging him.

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Status Window

Name: Argus Orpheus♂️

Race: Human

Level: 25(???%)

Realm: Beginner(Peak)

Class: Twilight Battle Summoner (Unawakened)

Attribute:???

Health: 100%/100%

Mana: 350

VIT: 126

STR: 155

DEX: 125

INT: 110

Free Stats: 110

Skill Points: 50

Skill Slot: 5

Cultivation Art:

«Asura Hegemon Battle Art»

Innate Skill:

«Sovereign's Intuition»

«Sovereign's Apathy»

«Asura Hegemon Battle Physique»

Weapon Skill:

«Weaponless Specialization Lv. 5»

«Pole Weapons Specialization Lv. 5»

«Scythe Specialization Lv.5»

Active Class Skill:

«Tame: Lv.1»

Passive Class Skill:

«Eyes of Twilight: Lv.1»

«Twilight Battle Summoner Lv.1»

«Soul Link Lv. 1»

Passive Skill:

«Swarm Slayer Lv.1»

«Unique Insight Lv.10»

«Heightened Movement Lv.7»

«Forest Reaper Lv.8»

«Beheader Lv.4»

«Beast Slayer Lv.4»

Active Skill: None

Titles:

«Mini Beast Horde Killer»

«Unique Summoner»

«Cliff Ascender»

«Forest Reaper»

«Beheader»

•Rank: Elite

«Beast Slayer»

•Rank: Elite

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Name: Astrea♀️

Race: Starlight Wolf Cub(True Beast Form)

Realm: Beginner(Peak)

Level: 25(???%)(↑1)

Attribute: ???

HP: 100%/100%

Mana: 300(↑10)

VIT: 120(↑4)

STR: 170(↑6)

DEX: 195(↑7)

INT: 230(↑8)

Skill:

«Star Physique Lv.1»

«Enhance Bite Lv. 10»

«Enhance Pounce Lv.10»

«Enhance Claw Lv.10»

«Morph Lv.10»