5 5. Couldn't think of Title.

...shit.

Perks, bloodline and fusion? No, not now.

'System, what just happened?'

[Host was successfully separated from the influence of the main system.]

'Yes, I know that. I was referring to my personality changes.'-I ask with trepidation.

[By scanning data available to me, I was able to understand that the past life of the host was a sort of trial run, to, simply speaking, weed out the unworthy]

'Wha-No, unworthy of what?'

[Unworthy of resources, host. To create a system like me, resources needed for it would force even a god to think twice about it. So in essence, gods cannot risk giving the system to someone who couldn't use it to 100% efficiency. Following that logic, gods decided to make a trial ground that you call 'earth'. In it, they search for ones that show potential even with the odds against them.]

Something broke in my head. That can't be true. If it was a trial ground…

[Host is incorrect. Although past life you were living in a trial ground, everything was as real as it can be. It's just that in that world, gods have much more influence.]

'And they don't have as much here?'

[Correct. Otherwise, the second we tried to disconnect from the main server, namely revolting against the gods, they could have just summoned us to their domain as they did to you at the moment of your death.]

'So, I'm safe from their influence?'

I asked with hope in heart. If I was free from them, then I won't need to push myself as hard as I planned.

[Not exactly, as the gods can still send other people to kill you and extract me out of your soul]

Oh shit. I guess I need to become strong and fast.

'System, approximately what strength the sent people will be?'

[Anywhere from Legend rank to Deity rank. Below Legend rank cannot be sent as their souls and body's just won't be able to endure the travel. Above Deity rank also cannot be sent, as the world Laws will reject them.]

Ok. Then train up to Legend Rank as fast as possible, strengthen the foundation the best I can, and then go to Draconic Realm to advance. Yeah, that's the plan.

Wait.

'System, you said people below Legend rank cannot be transferred, so how come I could?'

[Your body was discarded, so that's less luggage, and the difficult life on 'earth' strengthened your soul to above silver rank. Additionally, the god used a really expensive and rare artefact to help your soul get to this plane]

Ok, that makes sense. And now I'm really happy as I realized I robbed the god of a good artefact. Haha, suck it up.

'System, I will need something that could conceal me when I'm in the draconic realm from Sage-tard's divination and from the people sent after me.'

[Understood. Optimal efficiency to price ratio.]

[Black Star Technique

Price: 8900

Use: Conceals user's soul realm and the very soul, rendering (included, but not limited to) divination, spying, observation techniques null.]

Yeah, add it to the shop-cart.

As I was conversing with the system all that above, I was also walking to the village at moderate speed, meaning 5 m/s. It took several minutes to reach the village, partly because of difficult terrain, partly because I needed to sort and sift through every emotion and memory I gained with the unsealing of my first life.

On one hand, I could be the same cold-blooded bastard that only got the adrenalin when fighting.

On the other hand, I could try to become more accommodating and try to make a friend, not only enemies.

On the third hand(if that's even possible) I could become like Nie li and go have adventures while leaving my 'friends' behind.

Yeah, no thanks.

I'll just try to be nice, I guess. And won't show mercy to assholes. I finally reached the village. I didn't even stop anywhere but walked straight the main plaza. Once there, I prepared my scheme.

Well, okay, not really a scheme.

"People of The Plateau, I ask the attention of you."

Once I was sure I captured their attention I continued my speech.

"The past few days I observed the Village. I observed each of you. And I can say that I'm disappointed."-I spoke with the bravado of a noble.

Clearly, and expectedly, someone didn't like it.

" And who are you to speak shit, kid?"-Hollered some teen with the fire of youth.

"Me, I'm nothing."-I answered. When I saw satisfaction making it's a way to the teen's face, I continued.

"... I'm just some Black Gold expert. You don't need to listen to me, trash."- I said with disdain. So far so good.

"Wha- Youuuu. How dare some kid lay claim to being an expert. Friend's, let's teach him a lesson."- Before he could instigate the crowd further, I simply stamped my foot semi-hard.

*boom*

The stone cracked and splintered. Trenched made from earth dislocating ran twenty meters around me. Several people were forced on the ground. Even a bigger part of the crowd took several steps back. The teen from before became mute. I must say, shutting people with nothing but a show of strength felt good.

" Well, anyone here feels like challenging me? No? Good. Now listen to people. I came here to make an offer. You see, I have a severe overflow of meat, as I like to hunt. And I wouldn't mind separating with it."- at that, the crowd visibly perked up. The meat here was…simply a dream to most. Majority of people here would eat rice or even substance made from the dust of the trees that grow around here. So you must imagine how enticing an offer would be involving meat.

"But like everything in life, there's nothing free.."- and the despair came. The people were already forced on their last foot due to meat disparity, not even talking about things like cloth and other necessities. So how could the village have something that would interest an expert of the strength I showed.

" …but there's no need to fret, as I came across something that interests me."- and there was the hope on their faces again.

"When the sun is at it's highest, I will be waiting at Old Man's Yun Congee Shop. Those who want to attain some meat, bring as many purple stones as you can. I will exchange 10 kilos of it for one kilo of meat and two kilo's of uncooked rice…"-Now people were visibly drooling. Of course, the smarter ones immediately thought of asking people unaware of this deal for stones. And I can't let that happen.

" But if anyone dares to profit while harming another person, I will personally see to it that you wouldn't be able to walk for the rest of your life, no matter how short that would be."- I threatened with an intimidating grin. Of course, there will be some arrogant idiot who will still try to extort people of stones, as I still look like some kind, which is not very intimidating, but I plan on following my promise. And if I accidentally acquire their stones without paying for it, that's just a bonus.

With that, I used one of the innumerable techniques of movement in my head to quickly leave the place. To anyone below gold, it seemed like I vanished into thin air. Even stronger people only saw a blur.

It only took several breaths of time to reach the congee shop.

Without anyone noticing I entered it and found Yun Ling. Of course, I didn't try to be invisible to her, for the lack of a better word.

"Hey, Ling-chan."- I greeted him simply.

As she had her back to me, she quickly whirled around and then came the smile. She seriously could be a tooth-paste model.

" Edo, What can I do to you? You must be hungry. Come, I'll give you something nice."- She said quickly and with spring in her steps, walked to the kitchen.

Sigh…" Ling-chan, wait!"- I ran after her.

"I have food. In Fact, I was wondering if I could have early lunch with you?"- I asked, with, no matter how pathetic, hope in my voice.

If you're asking if she warmed up to me? Yes. She did.

" oh? Hmm, ok. I'll be right back then. I still have something to take care of."- she said as she walked to her room, I assume.

As I was waiting for her, I purchased a large pepperoni pica and two big cola's and set them on the kitchen island.