IN THE MIND OF A MORTAL: SYSTEM
When Rhys left the dark room,he could still hear Alvin's laughing echo in his head.
"Wow that was fun!" Alvin chuckled "Don't you ever forget about that little adventure."
"Well yes,it has been pretty interesting and I did find some new power."
"And what new power might that be?"
"I guess Fire ball or a purple...ball?"
"No kid. Hahaha. You'll find out soon. Let's rest a bit "
"I just want to know how strong I am,and my new powers"
[OKAY! ]
[SYSTEM IS EVALUATING YOUR PROWESS]
[HOST: RHYS LEWALLEN]
[AGE: 15]
[STRENGTH:5]
[AGILITY:4]
[SPEED:6]
[STATUS:MANA CONTROL AND ELEMENTAL AFFINITY]
[POWER: ???]
"Wait...what was that?" Rhys asked as he stated at the white and black coloured screen infront of him.
"This thing gets more interesting " Alvin chuckled. "Who are you?" He changed his jovial expression to a menacing one as he asked the Screen.
[I AM THE ORB AND I AM CURRENTLY UNDER YOUR CONTROL, YOU CAN NAME ME IF YOU WISH]
"Let's call him Hulu " Rhys chirped in.
"No,It'll be called the Elven System!" Alvin replied.
[I LOVE THAT. I AM THE ELVEN SYSTEM...BUT HULU...SOUNDS NICE]
"Nice,we keep Hulu " Rhys said.
" No kid,that thing has a mind of it's own,it can go against us,we shouldn't entertain it".
[I HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO SERVE YOU AND HELP YOU DEFEAT THE GODESS, YOU KNOW HER,DARK LORD]
"How do you know me?" Alvin quivered.
"What godess? Dark Lord? What's going on?"
" Keep quiet Kid" Alvin reprimanded Rhys.
[I AM ANCIENT, DARK LORD. AND I AM UNDER YOUR FULL CONTROL]
"hmmm...Great,you still have to prove your worth "
[ I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR ARROGANCE NEVER LEAVES YOU. I AM THE F*CKING WITCH! THIS IS A PART OF ME IMPLANTED SECRETELY BY ME TO HELP YOU,I BELIEVE IN YOU. NOW TAKE CONTROL OF IT!]
"Ohhh"
"What witch?" Rhys asked puzzled.
"Some things you won't understand Sonny,now take us home".
Rhys started walking towards his house,a small apartment he shared with his sick mother.
"say, can you read my mind?" he asked.
"No,I can't, and neither can you,just communicate to me telepathically" Alvin replied.
He walked in silence thinking about how an escape from a group of enemy Cultivators had changed his life.
He had met a treasure, a system,a powerful being and finally a power that could help him cultivate.
He was so engrossed in thoughts he didn't realise they were already at his doorstep.
"Hey kid. I think we're there" Alvin smirked.
"Mom" he called out as he went into the room
"Where have you been dear" the sick voice answered.
"Just...learning some ... healing spells " he answered.
"Don't lie to me dear. It makes me sad"
Rhys knelt beside the bed where her sick mother lay. He kissed her hand and held it tightly.
"I'm sorry mom. I won't lie to...you again " he said in between sobs.
"Don't cry dear. Uncle Derry brought some cakes,help yourself " her mom replied.
Alvin watched and listened with sadness,the activity and speech between mother and son.
He was awe strucked by the love The sick mother had for her son.
But seeing her in such a weak and poor state shattered him. It reminded him of his past life.
"Sonny, enough crying, let's heal your mother " He said.
"How?The best physicians couldn't ".
"I'm not a physician, I'm not to be compared to those puny beings,sneak out tonight and let's look for the antidote "
"What antidote?"
"Your mother is suffering from a deadly poisonous infection, she has only a month to live. The antidote is a herb that mostly flourishes in mountainous environments "
" I know a mountain, we'll go there "
"Great. Now finish your cake,you need strength "
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Night time approached very fast and Rhys started his preparation. A black attire to blend in with the dark and a rusty old knife, as well as a short bag.
Miss Dorothy, Rhys' mom was fast asleep. Rhys used the window opening and sneaked out.
The Black and white screen appeared once again.
[NEW QUEST: FIND THE ANTIDOTE AND HEAL YOUR MOTHER]
[DEADLINE:1 MONTH]
"Uhhhh"
"Interesting " Alvin laughed