Child's Play

Two individuals, A Cat man and a Wolf man approached Axel with arrogant expressions. Whilst scoffing about how uncivilized he was due to him wearing a black plain hoodie.

"Look at his clothes Kraig, He sure doesn't know how to dress up properly. Keke!" The Cat man scoffed.

"He's around the same age as us, But his taste in fashion are truly awful." Kraig said, Staring at Axel from top to bottom.

Meanwhile Axel stared at them, Tattered plain clothes? Dirty shorts... How am I being mocked!? Can't they look at themselves!? Ugh... I need to calm down, These two are just kids. No need to stoop so low as to argue with them. I just need to ignore them." He pondered, Sighing heavily whilst averting his eyes from the two kids.

Erza noticed but glossed it over while gently holding Axel's hand. "Come on, Let's go and follow the others." She said.

Axel nodded, While they continued following the Monster people from behind.

Meanwhile the Two kids shouted, "You're such a Mama's boy! Hahaha! Hold my hand mommy, I'm scared. Hahaha!" Continuously mocking Axel.

While Axel could not handle it anymore and stopped walking, "Look here. What do you want, You ugly things?"

"Ugly..."

"Things...?"

The two paused after hearing Axel's words.

Kraig instantly yelled angrily, "Zephyr! He called us Ugly things! Let's beat him up and teach him a lesson!"

Zephyr agreed to Kraig's complaint and wanted to beat Axel.

Meanwhile Greed could not stop laughing, [Hahaha! I can't believe my User would get triggered by a mere Kid's provocation! Kyahaha!]

Ugh..."

"Erza, Could you leave me for abit. I'll handle this two quickly and catch up with you." Axel said.

Erza chuckled, "I see... Sheshe, I can't intervene in Kids fight afterall. Then be careful Young one." She said, Slowly walking away from Axel.

"Look at him, Telling his mother to walk away. Haha!" Zephyr stated, Laughing continuously.

[Hahahaha! I can't believe these kids! They sure have a knack for making you angry! Kyahaha!]

Axel trembled in anger, It was as if the Provocations of the Kids swept him.

*Ding!*

Huh?"

*Quest: Defeat Kraig and Zephyr in a Battle. Requirement: Subdue them or kill them until they're unable to fight. Reward: 10 Experience points.*

Kill them!?"

What is this quest notification Greed?" Axel asked via telepathy.

[Huh? I don't know either, I guess it's how you gain experience to increase your level.]

I thought you were knowledgeable? How come you don't know anything relating to this?"

[Yes I am but, Relating to the System... There aren't any details conveyed over my entire data. Since this is God's Work.]

I see, System huh... Fine, I guess I'll be needing to finish quests in order to level up." Axel responded and smirked, Showing hints of excitement.

"Hey, You two. Why don't we settle this in a more private place." Axel said in a serious tone.

The two smirked excitingly, "Yeah let's do that." Kraig replied, Brimming with confidence.

.....

In an open field, Axel and the two kids confronted against each other.

We'll give you a lesson you'll never forget. Keke" Zephyr thought, Giving off a malicious smile.

Zephyr glanced at Kraig, Without further ado, They instantly engaged towards Axel who stood silently while staring at both of them.

"You better watch out Boy!" Kraig shouted arrogantly, Whilst rushing towards Axel's left side.

Completely surrounding Axel from both directions while Zephyr ran on the right side.

"Not even letting me speak huh?" Axel mumbled, Gazing upon the two from both sides.

[You can just slice them immediately with your sharpened strings.]

What do you mean slice them!? I'm not killing them! Are you out of your mind!?" Axel replied anxiously via telepathy.

[Kyahaha! Well, It's your battle anyway. Handle it quickly. Kyahahaha!]

Silence occured while the two continued observing Axel from a certain distance without uttering any words.

Zephyr and Kraig glanced at each other then nodded, And Immediately ran towards Axel whom they thought that froze due to being scared.

"Shapeshifting: First Form!" As both of them uttered at the same time, Slowly enlarging their claws into a more ferocious appearance.

But before they could go closer towards Axel, They both stumbled unto the ground with their faces kissing the floor.

What the!?" Kraig mumbled through his head and noticed that there were several strings that came out from the ground and binded his left ankle.

"What are these strings doing!?" Zephyr abruptly yelled, Trying to cut the Strings that Axel had released through the ground as if they were active roots that slithered through the underground.

Axel chuckled and could not stop laughing, "Hahaha! Look at their expressions!? What the hell are you saying!?"

The two were left in confusion, Not knowing who Axel was talking to.

While Greed continuously made fun of them which led Axel laughing so hard.

[Look at those faces, They're about to tear up. Kyahahaha!]

Axel glanced, Noticing the wavering eyes of Zephyr and Kraig.

Hahahaha! Stop it!" He said to greed whilst trying to hold himself from laughing too hard.

The two could see Axel tremble, As he covered his mouth openly trying to stop himself from laughing.

The two could not handle the mockery that Axel had shown them and instantly bursted in tears.

While the two cried out loud, Axel bursted into laughter whilst tears started flowing out from his eyes.

[Look at them cry! Kyahahaha! Just getting tied made them cry! Hahahaha!]

"For fuck sake please stop! Hahaha!" Axel bluntly yelled, Continuously laughing.

I never laughed like this before, But Why am I enjoying this like crazy? Something's really wrong with me." Axel pondered, Wiping off the tears from his eyes.

"Mama!"

"Brother!"

The two yelled loudly, Unable to budge out from the strings that binded their movements.

[Kyahahaha! Freaking kids! Come on User, Tease them more! Kyahahaha!]

Axel instantly slapped his face with his palms, In order to calm down. While another Status notification popped out infront of him.

*Ding!*

*Quest Finished! You have successfully gain 10 Experience points.*

*Beep*

*Updating Skill Status Window.*

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*Skill Status Display [User]*

*Name: Axel Echevalier, Level: 2 (0/20), Ego Skill: Greed (Permanent), Skill Rank: E, Skill Type: Growth*

*Active Sub Skills Acquired: String Absorption, String Marionette, String Creation, Alter Ego*

*Passive Sub Skills Acquired: String Manifestation, Resistance*

*String Materialization Acquired: Solid String, Sharpened String, Steel String, Diamond String, Wooden String, Poison String, Regeneration String*

*Skill Status Display [Greed]*

*Name: Leviathan (Seventh Prince), Level: 2 (Based on User's level), Ego Skill: Greed (Permanent), Skill Rank: S, Skill Type: Growth*

*Active Sub Skills Acquired: Power Absorption, Total Authority, Profound Creation, Return User*

*Passive Sub Skills Acquired: Body of Leviathan, Demon King Aura, High-level Resistance, Profound Wisdom*

I leveled up!" Axel happily said via telepathy.

[Congratulations User! You've finally leveled up! Kyahaha! Keep on doing quests so that you'll be leveling up in no time!]

But speaking of quests, I don't know when will it notify and appear again." Axel responded, Thinking about how the System quests works.

[Well since I also don't know how the System operates, We'll just have to wait for another opportunity. Anyways, It seems after you reached level 2, An experience cap has been shown.]

Yeah, You're totally right. I guess the Status window will update more and become more detailed once I level up more."

[Kyahaha! But just by leveling, I could feel my mana increase by two points.]

Huh...? What do you mean increase?"

[My mana. It increased by two points. Kyahahaha!]

What!? Does how do you know that? Doesn't mana increase when you only Gather mana particles and compress them inside your Mana Core?"

[Sorry to tell you this but, I currently don't have any mana core in my spiritual form. I can only increase my mana once you level up. But don't worry, Once you switch with me I'll be able to use your mana.]

Ahh... I see, Well I should leave now. The kids are still crying though."

"Brother!!!!" Zephyr screamed, Calling out his brother.

Axel quietly removed the strings that tied them down and slowly walked away, Just as before he could get further away a Cat man suddenly appeared.

Axel noticed the mana leaking from the Cat man that just arrive, He then turned around to see.

A Cat man who was well-built, Tall and wore a ferocious gaze stared intently at Axel.

"Brother! That guy bullied us!" Zephyr stated, Whilst continuously crying along with Kraig.

The Cat man's claws grew larger and sharper, While saber tooth fangs grew from his mouth.

His body became more bulkier and slowly walked towards Axel.

"I am Zigion, And you will pay for your crimes!" Zigion stated, Clenching his claws.

[This will be interesting...]

He's an adult, I think this won't be interesting though." Axel responded.

*Ding!*

*Quest: Defeat the Prideful Zigion. Requirement: Make him surrender. Reward: 50 Experience points.*

[Well...?]

I guess I'll need to fight." Axel replied wearing an extremely excited expression.

Meanwhile, Zigion stood from afar while looking at Axel intimidatingly.

Chapter End.