30 System Unlocked
Lucas watched as the cubic rune box and key covered with energy layers coming toward him.
'Is it their last test?'
Even though pain was wrecking havoc inside his body his mind was clear as still water.
[Ding! Un…locking 9..3%.]
[Dinggg! Unlockin..g 94….%]
[Ding! Unlocking 95%.]
System notification continued to ring rapidly inside his brain.
But for a moment Lucas forgot all.
Time started flowing at a extremely slow pace for Lucas.
Memories of last week since he awakened started to flow at rapid speed in his mind.
Lucas moved his focus to the top of left corner.
Loading 99%….
Still the same, no change. Lucas deep inside his mind thought.
Suddenly in a flash the line of text started blinking and abruptly changed.
Loading 100%.
Memory Upgrading….
All Functions Complete Unlocking.
Lucas didn't felt anything much different on the surface. The only change that signified anything was the pain completely disappeared.
[Ding! Assimilation Starting!]
Lucas raised his eyes and a sharp focused light emitted from his eyes.
[Ding! Scanning.]
[Ding! Analyzing.]
[Ding! Unlockinggggg 100%.]
[Ding! Hidden Energy module unlocked.]
[Ding! Converting Energy module to backup programme.]
[Ding! Action Failed!!]
Ding! Restarting Process.]
[Ding! Failed!!]
[Ding! Restarting Process.]
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[Ding! Failed!!]
[Ding! Converting Energy module to background programme.]
[Ding! Success!]
[Ding! System Complete Operation Unlocked.]
[Ding! Upgrade Complete.]
The next moment huge amount of information was received by the system. Looking through the whole area, for the first time Lucas experienced the full force of system's ability.
Inexplicably, Lucas felt a omniscient power in his hands, his vision, hearing and all other senses seem to be in harmony as they exchanged information. Just a brief look at the surroundings he had a rough view of the terrain and how and what were the cause of it.
Lucas similarly while taking a brief glance at the surroundings, he noted the two objects in the air as well as Antonio and Hawk. From their outward appearance and unstable energy fluctuations Lucas could have a basic understanding of their situation and their remaining energy levels.
In this state Lucas's mind was operating at a high speed, he also had a intuitive understanding of his abilities and so he knew that he couldn't keep this special state much longer and it is an special one time effect due to [System Unlocking Completely].
Even though Lucas was at a Life or Death junction, he was unexpectedly calm. He had no chaotic thoughts, he was frighteningly calm and collected.
Lucas once again directed his full attention on the two objects moving towards his direction. In a micro second Lucas could identify the objects.
A Rune Box and a Rune Key.
A high leveled one at that. Immediately information started to pour into his brain and he started to calculate all available options.
His immediate priority - Survival.
Immediate Solution - Use the artifact ring. Unleash the Maxim Level attack
Chances of survival - 98%.
Lucas started to redefine his priority.
Survive, escape and conceal identity.
Many different kinds of ideas started to flash across his brain many were eliminated, many adopted. Finally only three ideas had high probability of success and could conform a more stable future.
Use complete energy inside the body except energy needed to safely return, and shoot in a specified pattern at a specified location at a specific time. Thus causing a chain reaction and canceling the energy covering the cubic box and key.
Probability of success high, but highly probable to expose cultivation.
Next option, Using the bloodline and peaking it's power temporarily it is possible to control vortex and exert some power. Using it and controlling the flight path of the two objects and having them collide it in a specific manner at a specific time at a specific place can cancel out the energy layers.
High probability of success but there is a low probability in exposing cultivation.
Next and Final available option. Utilize the artifact containing the Maxim power and cancel out the energy covering the two rune item.
High probability of success and zero chance of exposing true cultivation. But will reduce the energy in the ring to 90%-40%. Cannot calculate effective value. Insufficient data.
Lucas didn't think much, he immediately decided which plan to use.
Deep inside Lucas's mind palace the Book of Runes slightly shook hearing the will of it's master.
Despite the fact that so much happened inside Lucas, only a very brief time has passed outside.
Antonio and Hawk never considered what will happen if the grey clothed man is truly a Maxim level. They didn't have much time to think nor they wanted to think.
Whether they will survive or not was already a difficult problem for them, so every extra doubt and opportunity was like a straw for a drowning man.
The moment they threw their possession they decided their fate. To diffuse the energy, the mysterious person will definitely use his power, then they can confirm whether he is a Maxim or not.
If he is Maxim, then they will leave everything to fate, its not like they can do anything against someone on a Maxim level.
But if not, whoever he claimed to be, he will face the combined assault of both Antonio and Hawk no matter which power backs him. As for the mysterious person being a lower three realm person, their thoughts never went to that direction, no one sane will think that there was someone with that much guts.
Situation is already dire, it's now all or none. Either get the treasure and live or die and be an another stepping stone for the powerhouse.
Both Hawk and Antonio directed all their focus on Dr. Frankenstein, their fate rested on the next couple of moments.
In others eyes this mysterious person calling himself Dr. Frankenstein was unperturbed and relaxed. Dr. Frankenstein raised his head, due to the effect of concealment Antonio and Hawk couldn't see Lucas's face. He casually waved his hand and a small ripple emitted from his hand.
The energy ripple spread out and came in contact with energy layered in both the runic box and key. The moment both energy contacted each other they canceled each other perfectly.
Due to the energy ripple it even scattered the poisonous mist 5 meters around Lucas.
Antonio and Hawk blankly watched as Dr. Frankenstein coolly place the box and key in his space ring.
They didn't have much expectations on the fact that Dr. Frankenstein was not a Maxim, even so as people say, the truth always hurt.
Lucas calmly put away the items in his storage ring. Lucas analyzed his circumstances and his escape route since he have completed his objective. But suddenly a thought crossed his mind. He didn't think something like that could happen. That particular thought deeply rooted inside his mind. The calm mind for a moment suddenly started to shake.
Lucas took a deep breath and looked towards the southern sky with a sharp gaze.
Eye of the Sky!
Is someone using it now?
Creed Family? Will they dare to use it?
According to Uncle Merlin they would be at the airport now…..or have already went away.
No, no cannot take any chances.
Lucas clenched his fists inside his robe.
What should I do?
Lucas moved his gaze towards Antonio and Hawk, they were obediently standing and didn't made any unnecessary actions. They looked like prisoners standing for trial.
Lucas faintly smiled and coldness flashed across his eyes.
'Hope they will be of use.'
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"Calvin do you think he detected us."the short beard old man Mann asked the long beard old man.
Calvin squinted his eyes and spoke after a brief moment.
"Most likely, Yes. As you know Maxim Level is highly sensitive and Maxim Level ability is not something that can be understood by commonsense."
Calvin didn't moved his eyes from Lucas. He pondered for a moment and then continued.
"Even though we cannot detect any fluctuations from here. I am sure he must be a Maxim level. The way he diffused the energy so neatly cannot be done by a nobody. Either it is a Bloodline talent or Race talent or a Maxim Level expert having high degree of control."
Levis couldn't help but interrupt their discussion. He hastily asked, "Grandpas, I have also watched, but when he diffused the energy, both Antonio and Hawk brow wrinkled and shown doubt. Isn't it possible that he diffused using some type of equipment and they couldn't detect it."
It was the lady Kelly that replied to Levis.
"Idiot, there is no such precise item, even if there is, it can only be used by people in Maxim level or higher level. Also even if it was some kind of awakened ability that diffused the energy, if he was not at Maxim Level, the energy fluctuations would have been definitely be detected by those two."
All of a sudden Kelly, Mann and Calvin raised their head and simultaneously heaved a sigh.
Levis was confused for a moment seeing their abrupt synchronized movements.
"Shut down old man, they already gave a warning." Kelly said in a low voice.
Mann had a look showing his displeasure.
"Wait, look what is he doing?"
