Chapter 8: The truth about the gods game

author: Darell Barnes

"Who are you?" Jojo face darkened when he heard the the questions that protruded his ears, he was using a serious voice indicating he was not in any jolly business with the other party. This stunned the caller because he thought Jojo was blind and deaf, how could he not hear or see the system notification.

"oh yes, forgive me for my lack of formality, my name is Arcedeus. the god that gave you your ability" Arcedeus said this with formality and nobility preventing all other emotions from protruding his gaze. Arcedeus was filled with anticipation of the Jojo would gift but he was astonished at the reply Jojo gave.

"preposterous, you dare to take on the title of god. show your face you coward and let me give you the title you deserve" Jojo was enraged at the fact that someone who spoke to him through telepathy would take on the title 'God', Jojo used mockery to drive the so called god out.

The xiao clan, although a combat clan, is very religious and they raise each disciple with a very strict schedule and religious ceremonies took up most of their lives. The xiao clans greatest belief is 'through the training and worship, the body and mind become one creating the state of omniscience'. That's why Jojo couldn't stand by and allow a random coward to take the title of the most respect being in his clan. Even tho he was banished and almost killed he couldn't get rid of habits engraved in his bones.

"You gifted me this dumb power, I almost died because of it. hold on how do you know about my power?" Jojo said with a cold glint his eyes and killing intent radiating.

"Calm down, I called to explain. your power is random I gave you that power because it is the only power I could give you, it is my power and we as gods can give mortals the system and our power aka gift. by accepting our gift you agree to join the Gods Game. The Gods Game is a competition between people with gifts, you kill to survive. With the help of the system you can detect another player and you must fight or both die. Lastly Kami points are used to purchase anything literally anything with them, to obtain more points you must kill more people. the person you encountered was a part of a gang specially made to kill you, this is all the information I can give you now. once you reach level 60 to get more information. if there is nothing else I will be going" Arcedeus said before his voice became lower and lower.

"WAIT!! why not tell me now, who wants me dead? tell me more" Jojo said urgently and eagerly, he needed to know who wanted him dead and why. what could he have done for them to peruse him to the extent of sacrificing a fellow companion.

"If I tell you it wouldn't be entertaining any more, oh yes watch your back from now on" Arcedeus said this before he completely disappeared and the telepathic call disconnected and his voice faded leaving Jojo and his growling stomach.

-forget it, I need some food before I think about this-

Jojo left his spot and went for fishing when a figure emerged from from the shadows of the trees, he appeared slim and wore a ninja attire he took out a cellphone and dialled someone one.

" boss, I have sight off him. I am now awaiting your orders" the figure said.

"follow him for now and await my order" the person on the other side of the phone said with a deep eerie voice.