Being transported back to Agathe, jack made his way back to town. Luckily he could still remember the route, as everywhere he looked was sand.
[Time remaining: 4min 56sec]
"I have to be quick." Jack muttered, steadily making his way back to harum city. Thanks to the bonus stat, he got from the system for his first skill. His agility and stamina had improved, making the toll of moving a bit lesser on him.
His pace had also increased, from a snail's pace to zombies pace.
'Thank goodness I didn't loose this disguise either or I'd have to look for another.' Fortunately he retained his disguise from earlier, even after being transported at the speed of light through the portal. He was a walking corpse, and he sure as hell didn't want to garner attention. And with his weak state, he knew he couldn't defend himself if trouble came.
"I just have to find some lackey bad guy and unalive him." The plan was simple, target the weak and vulnerable bad guys. If given the opportunity, eliminate them in a secluded place away from people. That way he avoids attraction, and has a easier chance to bail before anyone gets to find out and alert the authorities.
Reaching harum city, he made his way past the small shops and stalls at the entrance to the city. The big buildings and companies were located at the center part of harum city. Where the bit better streets and apartments are.
'They probably think am a freak.' Jack could feel the piercing stares directed at him, as he walked by. He didn't really care though, infact he was used to being stared at and called a freak all his life. So this wasn't any different than a walk in the park.
"Freak!" A begger yelled nudging Jack's shoulder. Turning, he smashed the empty bottle of bear in his hand to Jack's back breaking it.
'Bam!' Clenching his fist tightly jack turned, shoving his fist to the man's face. sending him falling to the ground.
[Congratulations on knocking out your first victim]
[+1 strength]
"I-i lost control." Jack stared in shock at the unconscious man, bringing out blood from his mouth. He didn't know why or how, but he'd lost control of his body for a second. Acting on impulse like a strange force was controlling him.
Luckily there wasn't anyone passing yet on this street, so he turned hastingly walking away.
'This is the first time I've lost control.' Jack thought staring at his hand. During the beating he got at j and j, followed by him killing elder and attempting to kill Bryce was on his own will. He wanted to make them pay for what they did to him, and also lay off heat from Kelly.
He didn't notice it at first but now he could feel it. he was changing and becoming more of an undead. His personality, his emotions were fading, being replaced with something he couldn't comprehend.
'System why did I suddenly lose control back there?'
[What do you mean lose control?] The system asked in a confused tone.
"Damnit! I just knocked a grown man unconscious with my bare fist, without me feeling any emotion." Jack retorded with a frown. He knew his system was trying to avoid the question, but he could tell he wasn't the same anymore.
[Host still has his personality and same human emotions before he died. As an undead, host is bound to have certain shift in personality at times, due to the side effects of being an undead.] The system clearly stated.
[Though these shifts are temporary and will occur occasionally, host will eventually learn to adapt to it as he evolves.] hearing his system words jack simply nodded. There was nothing he could do but accept his fate, and learn to control his reactions just like his system stated.
[Time remaining: 3min 48sec]
Checking the timer, more than two minutes had passed since he got here. And he still hasn't killed anyone yet. Patrolling the streets, there was an unusual amount of officers stationed here which was odd.
'They must've reported him missing.' Jack thought, referring to the child abuser that exploded in his arms through the portal.
'It's still weird.' Usually, if a missing person report was filed in it usually took 48 to 78hours in Agathe, before any legal action could be taken. Mostly because a large fraction of cops were corrupt and didn't give a shit.
But there was an exemption in some special cases if the person was rich, famous or influential.
"Hey, get a load of this freak." A female police officer with blonde hair pointed at jack.
"Everyday means a new freak in these slums Leona, get used to it." Her partner a petite female cop with black hair shrugged, not interested in jack.
'I'll have to stay off these street for a while.' Jack thought walking away to another street called ardo street. It was surprisingly short, as jack could see the end of it in front. Not many buildings or shops were here, with lesser activities of people. Just like jack wanted.
Crouching down he sat on the floor, his head bent and arm stretched out like a begger. This was the best option he chose to avoid suspicions, because it was a great disguise to blend in with the other beggers here. And he also wanted to get some coins, to purchase food.
'Growl!'
'I didn't think an undead needs food.' Jack chuckled a bit, patting his stomach growling in protest. Since he'd been brought back to life, he'd estimated it had been over4 hours since he last ate. Excluding the time he died.
He normally didn't crave food before he died, so it was normal he forgot about it when he woke now as an undead. That is until his tummy roared in objection, demanding to be fed.
[Wrong! An undead doesn't need food in the normal sense human does to feed. But in a more parasitic way to survive, and replenish lost nutrients with new ones.] The system explained to which jack nodded.
'So does that mean I can still eat regular food?' Jack asked. In some books he'd read, undead were like a subgroup of zombies. Even refered to as the same, because of the same unique traits they share and exhibit. They were both dead and walking decomposing corpses, that feeds on human flesh and brains. Thus earning them the name undead.
[Host can still be able to feed on regular food for now. But as host's get stronger his body also changes, and will be required to consume human flesh to sustain body state.]
'the fresher and healthier the human flesh consumed, the more resistant body will become to deteriorating.' Jack inwardly said remembering the system words.
'But can't I just use decay? I mean it also regenerates my hp and body state.'
[Host can use decay for now to restore his body state, but eventually it'll become invalid by the system. Thus requiring host to directly consume human flesh.]
'Then I guess am technically a zombie now.' Jack chuckled a bit shaking his head.
"Here you go." A soft innocent voice pulled him from his trance. Raising his head up, he could see a little girl about the age of 5. With a light smile, she then placed a bronze coin to Jack's palm.
"T-thank you~" jack uttered not knowing what to say. He never thought he would get a penny here, not to mention a bronze coin.
"Patty get away from it!" A woman in her 40's came rushing forth, picking the girl up.
"But mom-"
"No buts patty, you know the rules.. never talk to strangers and never ever go near a freak." The woman scolded the little girl moving away from Jack.
'I deserve that.' It wasn't a lie he was now a freak, but it still hurts when people called him one.
"She what!? D-did it harm or touch you?" A man wearing corporate clothing asked, checking the little girl.
"Am alright mom and dad, I just wanted to make the homeless man smile." Patty honestly spoke. "He needs a friend just like everyone." She frowned, puffing her cheeks and folding her arms together.
Clenching his fist, rage burned in the man's eye staring at jack. "This has to end."
"Hey! you freak!" He yelled out making his way to jack. Receiving no response it further enraged him more.
"Am talking to you you piece of shit!" He frowned sending out a kick to Jack's face.
[-6hp]
[Body state: 09/30]
"You should know your place."
[-6hp]
"Don't you ever come near my daughter or I'll kill you." He threatened, crouching down to jack. The latter's face was swollen underneath the scarf, blood seeping down his nostrils.
"Do you understand me?"
"Yes. I understand now." Jack calmly said with a crazed smile taking the man aback.
[Skill decay activated!]
Under the man's eye, he watched in horror as Jack's right hand changed turning black. Without hesitation jack shoved his hand into the man's chest.
"M-monster." Jack watched without emotion as the man choked on his own blood. Shock and fear lingered in his eyes, with his body going limp.
[Congratulations host on your second bloody samaritan deed!]
[+2 strength and agility stat]
[+10hp]
[User's body state and hp have been fully restored!]
"W-what have I done?" Jack stuttered staring at his bloody hands. Looking at the man, he couldn't hear his heartbeat anymore confirming his death. Even his body had started decaying, shrinking by the second.
"Monster!" The woman screamed in horror staring at a demon from hell.
"N-no~ it was an accident." Jack tried to defend himself. but no matter what he did or said, no would change he was a murderer.