( Haru Pov )
I looked at the picture I my hand. It was a picture of me and Gramps holding a large fish. I managed to catch a picture
I put the photo away as I ate my sushi that the fisherman gave that was made from his wife.
" This is noce." I spoke as Gramps nodded in response.
We were sitting by the docks as we watched the waves move.
I also managed to finish the mission.
[ Ding! Mission Completed! ]
[ 25/25 ]
[ Rewards: 75 exp, seashell charm ]
[ Ding! You level up! ]
[ Level 2 -> Level 3 ]
[ You received 1 stat point, 2 skill points ]
[ Seashell charm ]
[ Grant's + 2 Luck ]
[ Ding! New stat unlocked! LUCK ]
[ Luck: increases your chances for a critical hit and opportunities. ]
' Hmm, Luck. If it is high enough level, I could be unstoppable, though I shouldn't rely on it too much in the future in case it runs out.'
Then there was a new item, seashell charm, which granted me 2 luck stats. It was a necklace that made female seashells with bright colors.
' This is nice.' I approved and discreetly put it on my neck.
' And now the stat point and skill point...'
I noticed the intelligence stay was one point away from 10, and I didn't know if I would be awarding something if I did reach that line.
' Should I? Or should I not?' I thought for a seconds before deciding to put my stat point in intelligence.
[ Intelligence 9 -> 10 ]
[ Ding! For reaching 10 points in intelligence! You have been awarded a perk! ]
' A perk?' I quickly tapped the intelligence icon.
[ New Perk! ]
[ Mental Fortitude ]
[ Description: Gives you greater resistance to mental attacks and tricks. Gain a 20% defense bonus to charm. ]
' That's nice....' I felt my mind being cooled down with great clarity.
The world I saw in front of me looked brighter and different.
I blinked my eyes for a bit before everything returned to normal.
' Huh, I feel more smarter...and clear minded.' I thought before putting a sushi room in my mouth.
' Now for the skill points.'
I put the skill points in [ Wind Gust ] and [ Wind Whisper ].
[ Wind Whisper ] [ Level 3 -> 4 ]
[ + 10% power ]
[ + 20% power ]
[ + 30 % power ]
[ Wind Whisper] [ Level 3 -> 4 ]
[ + 10 mana ]
[ + 20 mana ]
[ + 30 mana ]
' I'll train back at home, but for now, let's enjoy this moment.' I thought as I ate another sushi roll.
I focused on the scene in front of me, I knew sooner or later it's days like these that I'll cherish in the future.
Especially with Gramps.
' I should also try meditation when we get back home.' I thought as I planned for my time schedule.
" Man, that was pretty good." I spoke as I stood up from the pier, and Gramps followed to.
" Hm. Could go for taiyaki." Gramps patted his stomach.
I sighed before returning towards the fisherman's house to give back the plate that his wife landed us.
" Thank you for lending us the boat, and the food was great." The old fisherman smiled as he gave the plate to his wife.
" Well, I hope you guys come again. It was nice to see your fishing skills, kid." The fisherman replied.
" Thank you, Kabuto." Gramps replied as he shook hands with kabuto.
" Well, I can't refuse a good friend, especially with his grandson." They continued to chat for a while.
It seemed Kabuto and Gramps knew each other a long time ago.
Apparently, Gramps saved him and his family from a villain that abducted fishermen in the sea.
After saying our goodbyes and getting on the train, it was getting late as I felt sleepy.
" Yawn~ hey Gramps." I looked at Gramps, who looked at me from the corner of his eye.
" Hm?"
" Can you tell me stories of your hero days?" I asked.
" No.' He replied.
" Wha?? Why not?"
" Because I said so."
" Aw man."
As soon as we arrived, I plopped into bed and fell asleep faster than I realized.
2 weeks passed, training, school, and helping others.
" Thank you very much, young man." The old lady from next door thanked me after helping her to her house.
" You're welcome." I waved before going back to my house.
[ Ding Mission Completed! ]
[ Save/help 50 people ] [ 50/50 ]
' Haaa, finally.' I thought before walking to my room.
Gramps wasn't here today as he got a phone call that seemed urgent.
[ Rewards: 250 Sp, 150 Exp, and 6 Skill points]
' Skill points, that's cool.' I thought as I put the skill points into my two spells.
[Wind Gust ] [ Level 4-> 7 ]
[ + 10% power ]
[ + 20% power ]
[ + 30 % power ]
[ + 40 % power ]
[ + 50% power ]
[ Wind slash unlocked ]
[ Wind Whisper] [ Level 4-> 7 ]
[ + 10 mana ]
[ + 20 mana ]
[ + 30 mana ]
[ + 40 mana ]
[ + 50 mana ]
[ Guiding Wind ]
I looked at the next requirement for the next skill points.
' Two skill points...sigh.' I sighed as I observed the new skills I got.
[ Wind slash ] [ Level 1 ]
( Description: Slash the air to release a pressure of air in the shape of a blade. )
[ Guiding Wind ] [ Level 1 ]
( Description: Gives the user a light nudge in the right direction.)
' This is great. Finally, something better.' I nodded.
' Maybe with this, I could enter a lower leveled dungeon. '
After checking the new skill, I looked into the system store.
[ Sp: 5,679 ]
[ Confusion gaze ]
( Description: eye contact with the target will cause them to be disoriented and make erratic decisions.)
[ Cost: 5,500 Sp ]
' With this, I should have an easier time in the dungeon.' I thought as I clicked on the buy button.
[ Sp: 179 ]
I was looking outside the window again, gazing at the sky before heading towards my room.
' For now, I should wait till nightfall, and in the meantime, I should meditate.'
I sat on my bed and relaxed my body as I controlled my breathing.
Meditation helps recover mana, stamina, and health, albeit a little.
[ Meditation Level 2 -> 3 ]
It also seemed that I could level up skills without skill points if I trained them.
With this, I trained my other skills.
Hours passed as I stayed in my room till nightfall.
' Now, it should be a good time.' I thought as I left the house quickly.
I didn't know whether if Gramps was home yet, but I knew I had to escape, and if I'm caught when I get back, I'll just explain myself then.
I walked calmly as I could as I entered an alleyway.
' There it is.' I thought as I spotted the swirling portal.
[ Beginner Dungeon ]
[ Level Req. Level 2 - 10 ]
[ Time limit: dawn ]
This dungeon could only be accessible at night.
I could feel my heart nervously beating in my chest.
" Hooo, I could do this. I could do this." I repeated to myself as I walked in circles before entering.
" Okay, let's do this." I muttered as I entered the dungeon.
Feeling a little distorted fell to the ground before I could check the surroundings.
" Ugh." I exclaimed as I felt my stomach churn.
Calming my breathing, I forced myself to stand up.
The dungeon was an alleyway with a black cloud covering the sky.
The dungeon was littered with trash and blood.
" Is...is that an arm?" I stepped back as I noticed bones and dismembered limbs.
I couldn't take my eyes off the arm.
Raaaaaahh!!
I was brought out of my daze as I looked behind me to look at the source of the roar.
The roar brought a chill in my spine as I felt my heart becoming cold and afraid.
' I can't stay here.' I knew that, but my leg could barely move.
' Just what the hell is this place?' I thought before seeing something turning the corner.
It was rotten flesh with a terrible smell.
Gruuuaaa!
It groaned as I realized it was a zombie.
" Zo...zombie..." I blurted catching the Zombies attention.