Twenty minutes later, a boy with short black hair was seen running like a mad man whiles sweating like a criminal about to be tried for a murder case.
He was running across a wide field of green pasture.
It was non other than Rodiku.
He had began the payment of his dept and decided to start with running.
Most of the few people who saw him were either confused or disgusted.
The former was because the school had training halls that were big enough and well equipped for all kinds of training, so they couldn't understand why someone would be running up and down like a mad man.
Whereas the latter was because they felt like a peasant was attending the same school as them, which really tempted them to engage him in a battle but seeing that his SAD showed no rank, they assumed he wasn't just some regular peasant since he found his way to CSA.
' Curse you system! I know what you're doing. You just want to embarrass me don't you?', Rodiku thought, feeling like he was being played.
' Hahaha..! Keep at it loser. You deserve more than this ', the system mocked Rodiku who's face was turning red from sheer anger.
' Fuuu! Fuuu! Fuuu!...', Rodiku kept breathing heavily as he was reaching his physical limit.
' Just a little more! 10000 Exp is a lot to gain. Don't tell me you've already reached your limit ', the system noticed Rodiku slowing down by the second.
' Shut up! I'm sure even your system ass can get tired from overworking! ', Rodiku finally came to a stop as he felt his lungs threatening to explode.
' Keep showing weakness like this and everyone would figure out that you're powerless. You're just...', the system was abruptly interrupted.
' Shut up! What do you care? Didn't you ask me to do this in the open? Stop bitching around and show me how much Exp I gained ', Rodiku blurted out inwardly, still panting heavily with his lungs aching really bad.
Rodiku had decided to go pay up his dept in the forest but the system refused.
It said he would gain no Exp if he trained in secret.
This obviously made no sense to Rodiku as a secret training was the most reasonable way to go about it.
The system made it that he had to train in the open and added rewards to training in the open.
His Exp gained per work out will be multiplied 2× for gaining 500 Exp nonstop and it was quite a good deal.
Rodiku had gone past five hundred meters even though he slowed down occasionally to pick up his breath.
' Fine ', this was the last thing the system said before going silent.
In the next instant, a holographic screen appeared in front of Rodiku.
[ Host has gained 1430 Exp ( 715×2 ) ]
Rodiku covered a total of seven hundred and fifteen meters from running which had a 2× effect for going five hundred meters nonstop.
' That's a good start. I'll just rest up a bit and get back to it ', Rodiku was satisfied with his first gain which made him really appreciate the 2× effect.
' Hey system! Thanks for the help. I think I have a better chance at paying back with the 2× effect ', Rodiku showed his appreciation.
He expected the system to send insults at him but there was no such thing.
In fact, there was no response at all, which made Rodiku wonder if the system was busy or it just learned how to stop barking.
He just shrugged it off and rested on the grass.
It was already seven pm but the lighting systems of the school made the environment as clear as day time and students were still roaming about making the vicinity as lively as during the day.
Rodiku after taking a fifteen minutes break, decided to go for another running session.
He started racing himself around the field again.
The system had explained to him that if he decided to run with low speed in order to cover more distance and lose barely any energy, he would be doing himself no good as it will not be counted.
So what ever workout or training he decided to do, he had to go all out, which made it difficult to gain more Exp as he would easily get exhausted.
He had also decided to leave the special pack as a final resolve as he saw those ones to be very painful.
If he decided to punch trees, he had to punch using full force, which he imagined will be very painful and unbearable after a few punches.
The same goes for wall punching and tree kicking.
Rodiku continued racing himself at full speed , covering several meters every minute.
Whiles he race himself at top speed, he got to understand why his speed and endurance stats were the highest.
He had been running for several minutes and he had just started feeling exhaustion.
He kept running until he felt like his internals would break down if he kept at it.
' No! A little bit more. Let's see how fast I will recover after going past my limit ', he decided to keep at it despite his lungs threatening to blow up.
He managed to go for an extra twelve minutes before breaking down.
' Haaa! Shit! It hurts a lot. Haaa...', Rodiku held unto his guts tightly as he closed his eyes and barely manage to breath.
He had folded himself on the ground from the severe pain that ravaged his body.
He could barely breath at all.
His heart which had been beating twice the normal speed was now slowly reducing to the normal speed.
Rodiku could only hug his belly tightly and clench his teeth in pain whiles waiting for the pressure in his body to drop.
After a few minutes, his body had cooled down even though he was still greatly exhausted.
His temperature which rose about four times the average had also returned to it's normal.
' Damn! At this rate, I can only go once more ', he realized he was at his limit but still decided to have one last race before trying weight lifting.
But before that he had to check how much Exp he earned from this round.
He noticed the system was completely quiet throughout the entire second round of racing.
Again, he just shrugged it off as he wasn't bothered at all, considering the system only irritates him with everything it says.
' Hey system! How much did I gain from this round ', he asked inwardly.
[ Host has gained 2100 Exp ( 1050 × 2 )
* Smirk *
A smirk appeared on Rodiku's face as he saw the notification.
He had already accumulated more than 3000 Exp and he still had one more race left in him.
He didn't expect to go so far with the third race as his body was already begging him not to.
He would be absolutely content with what ever he got from the third one considering there were other things he hasn't done yet.
' This is very good. At this rate, I might be able to gain 10000 Exp within the next two hours if not one. Another round of race, coming in hot ', Rodiku felt so excited seeing his accomplishments.
He wasn't the type who likes training as he didn't see the point in doing so if you have no powers.
For the first time he actually felt like training wasn't a waste.
Probably because of the Exp it was fetching him.
His speed came from him being chased about by bullies over and over.
He had gotten so used to running that his speed increased as well, but of course, he never noticed it as he never really paid any attention to his "useless" body.
In a few, Rodiku was back to running across the field with his full speed which has now reduced drastically it was almost as if he was jogging.
After seventeen minutes or so he came to a stop panting heavily as usual.
He sat on the ground with his mouth opened, trying to catch his breathe.
After a while, he was back to normal though still very weak, especially in his legs.
' Let's see what I managed to get this time, ehh ', Rodiku wasn't really expecting much cus he didn't go far enough before hitting his limit.
He was low on stamina from having the first and second race.
' Hey system, how much did I gain now ', Rodiku asked in a tone that suggested exhaustion.
Another notification popped up in his line of sight.
[ Host has gained 1002 Exp ( 501 × 2 ) ]
' What the fuck! Wait a minute! Wow! Hahaha...', Rodiku was extremely excited after seeing his points.
' And some robotic ass thinks I'm weak. Even with my condition, I managed to hit five hundred meters nonstop. What powerless human can do that? Hahaha... ', Rodiku said with his chest puffed out, feeling proud of himself.
He really expected the system to react but it didn't.
' Hey why are you being so silent? Oh wait... Ooh I get it ', Rodiku asked before figuring out the answer to his own question.
' Open host attributes ', he muttered.
He wanted to check how much energy he still had.
A blue holographic screen appeared in front of him.
*** Host attributes ***
- Name : Rodiku Mizumi
- Level : 1
- Class : ?
- Exp : 0 / 100
- HP : 94 / 100
- Energy : 18 / 50
[ Stats ]
- Strength : 8
- Speed : 11
- Agility : 1
- Endurance : 18
- Perception : 6
( Stats points ) - 0
Rodiku carefully glanced through the information displayed on the projection.
He noticed that only Hp and Energy had changed.
He was really low on energy and he couldn't proceed to do weight lifting unless he recovers his energy.
' Hey system, just how long would it take for my energy to refill ', he asked with a look of contemplation.
[ Host will recover full energy in 3 days ]
' Eek! Three days! W-What the fuck! Three days!? ', Rodiku couldn't believe his eyes.
He was seeing a nightmare.
' I don't believe this. This can't be real. Even if I somehow managed to gain 10000 Exp today, what about tomorrow and the following days? What good is the system if it still makes me the weak pathetic soul I've always been!? What was I thinking, life could get better? Hm, just how pathetic am I, believing that some half ass system that popped out of nowhere could save me from my fate. Hahaha... I'm so stupid! Hey system if you're listening to me, get lost! I'm definitely not going to pay up and you'll be of no use. Why don't you get lost or kill me if you want to. This is impossible ', Rodiku voiced out his thoughts.
Still, there was no response from the system.
Rodiku stood up and started walking away with a look of defeat on his face.
As he was going,he heard a familiar voice in his head.
' Where the fuck are you going ', the voice asked.
' Oh so you can talk now. I'm done with you and your stupid god! You can kill me if you want. I was dead anyways. No powerless human with the limitations of his physiques can do what you ask. Do you know what it takes to aquire 100000 Exp even in video games? I'm done with you. Get lost! ', Rodiku said as he kept walking away.
' Eeh? Get lost? What are you dummy? We're fused together and notin... ', the voice was speaking when it was cut short.
' I don't care! Get lost! I would rather die than have hope that some robotic prick can deliver me from my fate. I was born powerless, that is my fate ', Rodiku started in anger but turned very calm and emotional in the end.
' Fine, maybe you're right. You're too weak to recover your energy quick enough to continue your payment. After fusing with the system, you were supposed to get some starting gifts but I held it back until you completely pay back what you owed. Anyway I'm not going to give you everything but I'll give you the ones you need right now. Is that enough? ', the voice said.
' ??? ', Rodiku was absolutely speechless after the revelation.
' Do you think you can like maybe manifest into a physical form?', Rodiku asked in a calm tone, showing no hostility at all.
' Ehh? No! Why? ', the voice asked in clear suspicion.
' Why. Haha, nothing. I just want to smash those stupid machine balls of yours! You son of a..! Get the fuck out here and face me you balless prick! What the fuck did I ever do to you, huh? ', Rodiku blurted out in anger, startling the few people who were not too far from him.
' Hahaha... Look at you, almost crying for what, I'm too weak and my fate and body and blah blah blah. Aahahahah..! ', the voice kept teasing and laughing uncontrollably at Rodiku who felt a little embarrassed and so annoyed.
' So what is it that you're... ', he didn't even finish his statement when he saw several notifications pop up in front of him.
[ Host has received +5 points to all stats ]
[ Host has received 50 stats points ]
[ Host has received energy regeneration - level 1 ]
[ Host has received cell regeneration - level 1 ]
[ Host has received energy absorption - level 1 ]
' What the! I-I feel... Power! So much energy ', Rodiku thought still with his eyes wide open in shock.
He couldn't believe the amount of energy surging through his body.
After regaining his composure, he decided to check his new stats.
' Open host attributes ', he said inwardly.
A holographic screen appeared as expected.
*** Host attributes ***
- Name : Rodiku Mizumi
- Level : 1
- Class : ?
- Exp : 0 / 100
- HP : 150 / 150
- Energy : 150 / 150
[ Stats ]
- Strength : 13
- Speed : 16
- Agility : 6
- Endurance : 23
- Perception : 11
( Stats points ) - 50
' This is good. Thanks man, thanks a lot. This...', Rodiku felt overjoyed but his joy was utterly ruined.
' Shut up dimwit! Check your skills and abilities panel, that's what you should be doing ', the system just had to turn Rodiku's smile upside down.
' I doubt we'll ever get along. Considering you're just a loud machine ass ', Rodiku thought.
The system didn't respond, so as to not confirm what he just called it.
Rodiku after seeing that his plan to shut the system worked, called for skills and abilities.
' Open skills and abilities ', he thought.
*** Skills and abilities ***
[ Skills ] - no skills available
[ Abilities ]
' Open abilities ', Rodiku thought with his eyes brimming with expectation.
[ Abilities ]
- Energy regeneration : level 1
( Allows host to regenerate lost energy faster than normal )
- Cell regeneration : level 1
( Allows host to regenerate damaged and destroyed body cells )
- Energy absorption : level 1
( Allows host to absorb energy from external sources )
' Wow! I have three abilities now. Though they're more of support based and not offense or defense but their still great. System, you might not be so bad after all. I know the possibility that we'll never get along is high because you're a dick but, I still hope we do get along ', Rodiku was starting to appreciate the existence of the system now.
' Sure. You're just an arrogant prick but sure, why not. After all we're stuck with each other for life ', the system agreed.
' And, I think I should stop calling you system. You never told me your name. You got a name?', Rodiku opened up.
' You dum... I did tell you my name. You didn't pay attention. I am the system Trigger Cell Lawlessness ', the system answered.
' The system... Pptf! Aahahahaha...! The what?! Hahaha...! Oh please, please, I'm so sorry I didn't mean to... Ahahahahaa! * Cough * * Cough * Ahem!.. I'm so sorry. My apologies. I didn't mean to laugh like that but the name. What was it again. Uhm , the system... Muahahaha... Ahahaha... * Cough * * Cough * Ahem!.. Forgive me, oh great and mighty system ', Rodiku had been laughing so hard and for so long that it was starting look like he was mentally ill.
' This is exactly why we're never getting along. So arrogant yet powerless. Your weak ass disgusts me ', the system infuriated.
' Sigh ' ' You're right, I'm sorry ', Rodiku apologized.
' So if you think my name is funny then call me something else ', the system suggested.
' Yeah that's not a bad idea. Why not call you Phil. You like it? It's better than calling you system ', Rodiku said.
' Okay. It doesn't sound so cool but it's short and simple. I think that'll do ', the system accepted the name Rodiku proposed.
' So as of now, you're no more system but Phil ', Rodiku stated, feeling excited that things were going well between he and the system.
' Enough with this. With all the help I gave you, I would be disappointed if you're not able fetch the entire 100000 Exp before going to bed tonight. Your 2× effect still holds so you must pay up your dept before going to bed. Agreed? ', the system (Phil) stated, reminding Rodiku that he still had a lot to do.
' But first, assign your 50 stats points to increase your physical prowess ', Phil added.
' Sure. Open host attributes ', he thought.
*** Host attributes ***
Name : Rodiku Mizumi
- Level : 1
- Class : ?
- Exp : 0 / 100
- HP : 150 / 150
- Energy : 150 / 150
[ Stats ]
- Strength : 13
- Speed : 16
- Agility : 6
- Endurance : 23
- Perception : 11
( Stats points ) - 50
Rodiku carefully studied his stats to see how much points each one needed. At first, he wanted to build up in speed and strength but then he thought of an all round stats. After careful consideration, he made his decision.
' Add 10 points to strength ', he thought.
[ 10 points have been added to strength ]
' Add 10 points to speed ', he decided.
[ 10 points have been added to speed ]
' Add 20 points to agility ', Rodiku felt agility must catch up to his speed and strength since the three compliments each other.
[ 20 points have been added to agility ]
' Add 10 points to perception ', he knew well about what perception was so added 10 points like strength and speed.
Initially he thought it would be a waste since he wasn't going to need it now but after thinking about it he decided to build it up just in case.
[ 10 points have been added to perception ]
Now his stats were as follows.
*** Host attributes ***
Name : Rodiku Mizumi
- Level : 1
- Class : ?
- Exp : 0 / 100
- HP : 150 / 150
- Energy : 150 / 150
[ Stats ]
- Strength : 23
- Speed : 26
- Agility : 26
- Endurance : 23
- Perception : 21
( Stats points ) - 0
' This is good. This is very good. Hey Phil, thanks for popping into my life out of nowhere. You did me good, though I still think you're a dick. Hehe...', Rodiku was content with his stats and felt more appreciation towards Phil's existence in his life.
' Never mind nitwit ', Phil sounded more friendly this time still not missing the insult.
' Where do you get those insults ', Rodiku felt like the system had a whole cloud storage worth of insults.
' Haha... I can access anything on the internet ', Phil revealed with a mischievous giggle.
' Really? So can I access it too? ', Rodiku asked with his eyes brimming with expectation.
' Fuck no! But you can do that after reaching level 5. So if you wanna be able to do it, start working you ass out. You get it ?', Phil revealed.
' Haaa... Anyway, I'll definitely get there. It's only a matter of time ', Rodiku felt so disappointed but ended up motivated.
' It's already 9 : 14 pm. I better pay up what I owe ', Rodiku said whiles looking at his SAD.
He quickly stood up from the ground and started racing himself again.
On his first attempt, he was able to cover more than five thousand meters before getting tired, and that earned him more than 10000 Exp due to the 2× effect.
He raced himself two more times before deciding to do push ups.
After his running sessions, his total Exp accumulated was 40000 Exp.
He only had 60000 Exp to gain for his dept payment to be completed.
He did push ups for almost an hour before moving to weight lifting.
He had decided to try out every last one of the payment methods.
He gained 12000 Exp from push ups.
Phil had to agree that he couldn't do that one in public cus he had to enter the forest where he could use a big tree trunk as weight.
In the forest, Rodiku found a perfect tree trunk for the job.
It seemed to have been chopped down as a result of someone's training.
It weighed 120 kg, which was way beyond 50 kg.
He started lifting it, periodically changing the way he lifted it.
120 kg was something any echo ranked could lift.
Even people who were falcon ranked but had strength related ability could lift it.
It doesn't seem like much of a surprise but coming from a powerless person, it was a big surprise.
Anyway, Rodiku was practically no more powerless as he had three abilities that he hadn't tried yet.
After some minutes, he was done weight lifting and had started tree punching.
Weight lifting fetched him 20000 Exp, leaving him less than 30000 Exp more to gain.
He had been punching the same tree on the same spot for several minutes now and his fists dug a 30 inches deep whole in the big tree.
After going at it for a while, he decided to Stop and try tree kicking.
His energy regeneration, cell regeneration and energy absorption were all effective.
He could feel his energy replenish after taking a break.
He also felt his wounds heal.
He saw the effectiveness of energy regeneration when he was tree punching.
His flesh would heal up completely but it took a great deal of energy.
That was when energy absorption became effective as it was absorbing energy from the tree which was used to heal wounds whiles punching so hard.
He gained a total of 15000 Exp from tree punching and 14000 Exp from tree kicking.
That made up a total of 101000 Exp.
He received a notification as soon as he completed tree kicking.
[ Host has gained 101000 Exp ]
[ Payment for the dept of 100000 Exp has been made ]
[ Transferring residue 1000 Exp to host ]
[ Host has gained 1000 Exp ]
[ Level up ]
[ Host has leveled up]
[ 500 Exp required for next level up ]
[ Host has leveled up ]
[ All skills and abilities leveled up 2× ]
[ Host has received energy manipulation ( level 3) ]
( Allows host to change energy from one form to another )
[ Host has received impeccable eyes ( level 3) ]
( Allows host to see through illusions. Allows host to cast illusions. Allows host to zoom sight to far distances. Allows host to have microscopic vision. Allows host to see through matter. Allows host to see a person's personal info at will. Allows host to see 1 sec into the future {can be used 5× daily}. Allows host heat vision )
' This is unbelievable. Hmmm... Well it looks too good to be true. So I'll only believe it after seeing everything tomorrow in day light ', Rodiku muttered looking so composed and cool.
Only he and Phil knew how berserk his mind was gone seeing the numerous notifications that popped up.
But all in all, he didn't jump around and jubilate like his body was urging him to.
He had decided to do that after confirming everything tomorrow even though he knew it was all real.
He even decided not to test any ability until tomorrow.
' System interface ', he called out in his mind.
[ Host attributes ]
[ Skills and abilities ]
[ Quests ]
[ Store ]
[ Bank ]
Rodiku saw that every thing was unlocked now.
He had more reason to believe his eyes now but for all that he had experienced in life, he decided to believe it wasn't a dream only after he wakes up tomorrow.
He decided to check everything concerning his new updates tomorrow.
It was already 11 : 34 pm, so he decided to go to bed now.
On his way going, he had a little conversation with Phil concerning why he received the residue Exp from his dept payment which he explained to be a gift from him to Rodiku.
Phil also told him something like that was never gonna happen again.
He entered a teleportation circle close by and appeared in the one at the first years boys dormitory.
From there, he went straight into his room which was now his alone.
Upon entering the room, he remembered everything he and his roommates did in the room but he quickly got over it and went to bed.
Hoping that all this was not a dream.
' Good night Phil ', Rodiku said before going to bed.
' Night night ', Phil responded.