The Apex Predator
Horikita Suzune POV
"Is that really the President's sister? She is unlike him at all. The President was so humble, handsome, and argh... He was so charming. It's a pity his sister is so arrogant and a bully," a girl trailed off with a sigh.
"Adopted, probably," the other girl whispered.
Everywhere I go, there would be whispers, most of them laced with malicious intent. However, no single individual dared to approach me because of the last incident that perceived me in the eyes of people as a bully, and that position is solidified by the fact that my brother didn't even bother to correct it and wanted to slap me in the public eye despite the lack of truth in it. Despite the girl preventing him from hitting me, I felt the subtle mockery in it.
As much as I was the one who initiated the conflict, the girl escalated it further and framed me as a bully to the point of forcing my brother to betray me. Compared to the humiliation I feel, the betrayal of my brother's treatment of me is more painful than anything I have felt before.
I never knew that my first day enrolling in the school would be this painful.
If in the past, I would teach a lesson to those bunch of gossipmongers for pointing their fingers at me, but now, I care less about their whispers and listlessly sit down at my seat, waiting for the teacher to arrive.
"Horikita-san... It seems you are in big trouble," the guy who previously sat beside me on the bus whispered in a low voice. If not for the bad circumstances happening to me, I would lace a venomous speech at this guy for attempting to get closer to me and trying to take advantage of my vulnerability.
"So, what?" I asked coldly.
He stared at me for a while, then didn't argue further as if he didn't want to bother me.
I snorted coldly at his reaction. Did he think I don't know his purpose? I know he purposely wants to approach me to gain my good impression. What a bunch of hormonal teenagers, they are always the same. They see me in distress and want to comfort me with their sweet words and win my heart in one fell swoop with their terrible attempts.
Try harder, kiddo.
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Arisu Sakayanagi POV
After having a conversation with Sakura Airi, I check my game log and grin sweetly at the rewards and EXP. I never knew that leveling up was as easy as it is now.
[Congratulations, Player, you have finished part 1 of the quest Apex Predator. The rewards have already been sent to you. Enjoy the game.]
[You have leveled up.]
[You have leveled up.]
[Quest: The Apex Predator (2/5)]
[Detail: You have done feats that have never been accomplished even by the most genius existence in school. Now, let's begin the second part of our conquest. You have already shown the school that you have the qualifications to be a strong leader, but you still don't have any groups that are worthy for you to be called their leader. For that, you need to form the Sakayanagi Faction, plant spies in every class, make one of their members your willing spy and informant, and then collect 1,000,000 private points. When you have done all of this, you will be qualified to be called a strong leader. However, it is still a long way to go for you to be called the Apex Predator.]
[Reward: +100,000 EXP, Book of Law (Toaru Majutsu no Index), Power of King (Code Geass)]
So... Is the Book of Law the one that I think? Yeah, it contains Aleister Crowley's magic collection spells. Probably, there are even spells for summoning Guardian Angels like Aiwass in the book. If I summon a Guardian Angel, who will be my Guardian Angel?
Well, it's far away from me.
And Geass is a nice addition too. Will that become my limit or can I fuse many eyes at once? For example, fusing the Geass with the Rinnegan and then fusing it with the Mystic Eye of Death. The prospect is endless. However, only time will tell if that is really possible.
Now, it's time for me to see my level after leveling up.
Name: Arisu Sakayanagi
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Profession: The Gamer
Guild: None
Skill: Gamer Mind (Max), Gamer Body (Max), Holy Arrow (1)
LV11
EXP: 7000/11000
HP: 3400/3400
MP: 10500/10500
Personal Attributes:
Strength: 25
Agility: 20
Constitution: 34
Spirit: 105
Charisma: 236
Stat Points: 10
From level 9 to 11, then hm...
Where should I spend my points?
Yes, it's you.
Name: Arisu Sakayanagi
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Profession: The Gamer
Guild: None
Skill: Gamer Mind (Max), Gamer Body (Max), Holy Arrow (1)
LV11
EXP: 7000/11000
HP: 4000/4000
MP: 10500/10500
Personal Attributes:
Strength: 29
Agility: 20
Constitution: 40
Spirit: 105
Charisma: 236
Stat Points: 0
After distributing my stats and checking my inventory, which has two items: the Hellfire skill book and the Elder Wand from the Harry Potter series, I am ready to enter my class.
My new life begins from here.