Truth Revealed Before Disaster #1

Staring….

Why are you staring at me? Said the shapeshifting monster.

'I was considering how I could use you as bait for the new quest'. The boy said while maintaining a steady gaze on the monster.

Ah…

Wait!! Why did you bring me here, are you really using me as bait? Loudly startled the monster.

'If someone heard your voice, they would come over here, so keep quiet.'

What do you mean when you say that? Isn't my voice like theirs, too? I mean, I use human language. the monster stated.

"I read in a manhwa where the main character can only understand monster language while others can't. If that's the case here then that means the human language you're speaking of is only understood by me," I said. Ray expressed a silent sentence.

'Oh, right! However, it is true that I speak human because many of the humans I came across in the forest were able to understand what I was saying.'

That's odd…

'Don't ask me what this quest thing is, though; I need to think about it first.'

Yes, my king…

Knock!!! Knock!!!

A resounding knock was heard at Ray's door. Ray goes to the door after hearing a loud knock.

Open…

A man with golden hair and eyes, dressed in a yellow shirt, white pants, and gallops made of crystal and metal.

What is the member of the Lighten Striker Guild doing here? Ray said to himself.

'"Good day, stranger!" When I was passing by, I heard a shout coming from your house.' Said the man

'oh?! My cat was just causing a commotion, so I was yelling at it.'

The mess and the cat are both visible when the man looks inside the room.

Oh, well, I guess there's nothing to worry about, the man said with a smile.

[Special ability has been used of you]

[Eyes of truth (level 11) – A skill that allows one to see other states (including non-humans)]

'I'm done for,' Ray said with a tense expression

Huh?! Strange, why isn't my skill working? Is it the boy's doing? Let's just let the leader know for the time being, or maybe let it slide. The man said in his head.

Anyways my name is Aydin and I belong to lighten striker guild. If you ever need me you can call him by this number

The man gives a ray card ray.

'okay!!'

'Then I will see you around.'

The man then departs. Ray examines the card that Aydin has given him.

Turns…

He turns the card over and reads the message there.

Wish you would join the guild. Ray questioned with a startled expression, "When did he...?" Ray enters his room after shutting the door. "Do you think you can get caught by that man's ability," he asks the monster.

"It's hard to say, but there are possibilities that he may have noticed about me" the monster stated.

"If he had discovered the truth about you, there's a good chance he would have said something"

Ray was perplexed by his uneasy feeling and his curiosity in the quest.

'I have a better plan' said ray in a low voice and with a blank expression.

The monster was terrified when he saw Ray's face and asked him a question. 'Does this plan include me?' the monster inquired.

'May be or may be not'

The monster is a little perplexed by Ray's unclear responses. 'Do you need me to be a part of the plan whether it succeeds or fails?'

Ray replied, "Well, not exactly like a said maybe or maybe not it just depends when the main storm comes," to the monster.

'What is this plan, though? Will we engage those humans in combat or something?'

"something like that, but first we need to determine why they came here," said ray

Meanwhile at the building where the guild is staying.

Aydin approaches and enters a room. 'I've returned from my checking trip.'

'so how was it?' said a man with a heavy voice.

'Everything was fine until I meet a boy'

'Boy… What was so special about that body'

'I'm not entirely sure, but I find it amusing for no apparent reason. My ability didn't work when I tried to use it on that boy, and I also felt like my body was losing its ability to use its powers.' Said Aydin

'then bring that boy to me right now'

'right now?! Are you sure he will come?'

When Aydin looks into the man's yellow eyes, he is startled. 'Have you forgotten how to respect your elders?'

'Fine, I will bring him to you?'

Aydin leaves the room…

Door close…

5 minutes later…

At the ray house.

Hmmm…

"Why have you come this time?" Rays' query Aydin

ha—ha—ha laughed Aydin hesitantly

'well as see a guest from the nation guild controller center main director came along with us and he wishes to see you personally'

'wai—wait—-wait!!! Are you telling me that the person who personally controls some other countries' guilds and the entire guilds system in this country wants to speak with me? ray said with a surprised expression.

He is the strongest person, no doubt about it. There were two divisions when people acquired these abilities. One was between people with dark power and people with light power; people that had a white aura were referred to as heroes, while the people who had a dark or purple aura were referred to as hunters. However, there were only two individuals who possessed a yellow aura rather than a white, black, or purple one and possessed unique abilities. That no other person ever had.

after numerous conflicts with the monster. One of the most powerful heroes vanishes nowhere. The last and strongest hero with a yellow aura, hunters, and heroes all made an effort to locate him, but in vain.

'So do you agree to come with me?' said Aydin

Stands up…

'Okay, I've decided to accompany you, but there are a few things I will ask that man,'

'I was instructed to bring you to him, so it is not my concern whether you question him or not.'

Ray and Aydin went to the residence where the guild and the director were staying.

5 minutes later…

door open…

'Sir I have brought the boy as you ask me to do said Aydin

'Sir Aydin, you should leave the room because I need to speak to this boy alone.'

'Yes, sir'

Door close…

'what is your name boy'

'oh it's ray sir'

[would you like to see this person's level?]

A drop of sweat on his face…

Since I haven't seen anyone level up before, I'm curious about what level this person is at. ray said to himself.

Yes…

[level: 200]

'that's---that's too high compared to mine!!'

Ray [level: 12]

[level: 201]

…??!! His level is raising]

A yellow aura begins to emit from the man.

[level: 253]

[level: 368]

[level: 707]

[level: 823]

[level: 940]

[level: 999]

'Nonsense, how come this makes any sense, and just from that, his level went up from 200 to 999' Ray expressed shock as he said to himself.

Aura disappears…

[level: 999]

[level: 600]

[level: 455]

[level: 200]

'Now, I'm sure this is ridiculous.'

'How come his level increased and then decreased back to 200 after that yellow aura vanished?' said to himself

'So ray tell me something' said the man

Stands straight…

'yes'

When Ray takes a closer look at the man, it becomes clear that he is an elderly man dressed in a black suit.

How long has it been since I last saw this heroic figure? Ah… He appears quite old here despite appearing young on television four years ago. Said Ray to himself.

'Are you a good fighter?' the old man questions Ray.

'oh no---no---no sir!! I'm just a weak human who barely survives hunting some animals'

'You're a good liar, little one. I can already see you possessing that power. You are numerous, not one. I guess numerous word doesn't even come close to that thing.'

'I have no idea what you're talking about!' said Ray, looking perplexed.

'you will find out very soon.' 'Aydin!!' shouted the old man.

The door quickly opens.

'Yes, sir, is there anything you need?'

The elderly man approaches the window side and pauses. 'Tell the guild leader that he will be fighting with this kid,'

'Sir, are you certain? he is not a hero, a hunter, or endowed with any special abilities?' said Aydin in worried

'Yes, I believe what I'm saying. Now tell the leader what I told you.'

The old man thought to himself, 'I'm sure I've seen this power before, but I can't remember where.'

'What did I do?!' Ray worriedly said to himself.

'I can't handle Aydin, how will I handle the guild leader,'

Ray looks at Aydin's system to show his level'

[Aydin (level: 56)]

'Right now, this is a worrying situation. Even this guy is much more powerful than I am.' Ray expressed concern.

To be continued