16. 2 Months Later
" multiple affinity what is that." Ethan asked curiously.
System also never heard of this kind of skill. So he asked Ethan to wait for a second. and after checking for a few second system replied.
" Well, you are in luck Ethan" system replied mysteriously.
" Ok, enough with your bullshit, just say it ." Ethan was already depressed by Elaina, and now system is playing with him , how can Ethan let him do that.
" Alright, sometimes you are not fun Ethan. You know, " depressed , system could only comply.
" Ethan, this skill, you can only use it once per month. But the most important thing is that when you use this skill and if your luck is good enough then you will be able to win another affinity for your self.
Affinity means, Ahh.. let me tell you in simple turn. Currently you can only use fire related power that means you have fire affinity. And if you were able to win another affinity power with this skill. Then you can use two different affinity power. Suppose you got water affinity then you can get a new power like water jet, water blast or water acid etc. did you understand, what I just said."
As for Ethan, he was still thinking about using new power. ' how good that would be ' seeing him act like this, system wanted to bang his head on the wall.
' why did I even try to explain him.' sigh , system could only sigh at his luck.
Seeing him still daydreaming about the new power , system gave him yet another shock.
" Don't daydream to much , do you even know the price of using this skill."
Ethan who was in his fantasy woke up suddenly after hearing about the price.
" What price, isn't it just a skill. Why we need to pay the price for using this skill ."
" There is nothing free in this world Ethan, this skill is like a miracle in itself. Everyone out there has only single affinity or if someone is lucky enough then they may have two affinity. But you can get as many affinity as you want just by paying a little price. So tell me , is it still too much."
" So, what I need to pay to get another affinity." Ethan asked with exited expression.
" 1000 grade D cores or 100 grade Ç cores or you can just use 10 grade B cores for your current grade. And if you increase your grade in the future, then price will be different."
Hearing this, Ethan stood there in daze , understanding the value of this skill. Ethan was really being to much for talking about the price. Even after Elaina called him, he was still in daze. Just thinking about using multiple power during battle made him ecstatic. And forgot about the price.
" Ethan, are you alright. Did something happen to you?" When Elaina shouted loudly in his ear , Ethan came out of his daze state.
" What, what happened."
" You happened, no matter how much I called you . You didn't reply, it's like you were somewhere else." Saying that Elaina eyes became moist.
Seeing her like this , Ethan felt guilty. And try to cheer her up.
" Hey what are you crying for , aren't i ok. I was just thinking about something. That's all."
Elaina wipped her tears slowly and nodded." Pls don't do something like again, it scares me to no end."
After calming her down, Ethan took Elaina for another hunt and just like this 2 months passed without them knowing.
After 2 months of staying together, both of them are very close to eachother. but they still have a hurdle that they have to cross. Which is Elaina being a plant monster.
Actually, Ethan already tried his best . But whenever he remembered his parents death he had to stop his steps towards Elaina. He knows, she is not at fault but his heart doesn't seems to understand that.
And this is not all , 2 days ago Ethan collected enough cores for another upgrade and after the upgrade Ethan's status is like this.
Host status.******
Name: Ethan starlight
Race: human / ??
Supernatural power: Burn the whole world ( fire system)( note: all the previous fire related skills can still be used)
Grade: B
Level: D
Skill: intermediate fighting style, basic sword style.
Weapon: wooden sword.( Created by Elaina for Ethan)
Strength: 15
Intelligence: 17
Physic: 14
Agility: 13
Charm: 13
Burn the whole world:- this power is a AOE type attack skill. After activation the fire will spread for 15 metres in front of host. The more mana you put into it, the hotter it will become.
Seeing his new power and grade , Ethan couldn't help but feel happy.
As for system status.
System status*****
Name: the weakest system
Grade: B (0/1000) ( upgradeable)
Level: 4th stage
Functions: Host status, System status and map.
1st Skill: beast core absorbing ( passive)
2nd skill: inventory ( passive)
3rd skill: multiple affinity ( active)
4th skill: transformation
Beast core: 12 grade C cores.
There is no change in system status expect 4th skill.
Transformation:- After using this skill, host will be able to transform into any monster form . Host just have to drink blood essence of said monster before transforming.
It was a nice skill even system admired it. Also advised Ethan to collect some blood essence from Elaina but was stopped by Ethan. And he also warned system in serious tone, not to talk about this topic again.
Now, there is only less then half month left before the competition starts. and Ethan knew that, he wouldn't be able to reach grade A before the competition.
So now, he would only focus on absorbing mana to increase his level and his fighting sence. For the last 2 months, Ethan fought close combat with every monster. And because of that his close combat experience has increased significantly.
" Ethan dinner is ready come fast." Ethan who was deep in thought suddenly jolted awake by Elaina's voice
" It's already time for dinner, time is moving so fast." Ethan thought as a sad smile appeared on his face.
Elaina is very beautiful, the most beautiful person he had ever seen but her cooking is quite the opposite. He had never eaten this kind of food in his life, if it can be called food that is.
As he moved closer to where Elaina was sitting, and in front of her was something black. Seeing this Ethan thought to himself.' well, it's torture time again.'