Chapter 22- New Home

Break Line

Zagreus kept walking beside Hiccup and noticed a pretty blonde girl in a blue outfit, she was looking at him and how charming he is, he winks at her and she reacts with an angry expression that Zagreus doesn't see as he keeps walking.

And the girl with the slightly flushed cheeks can't tell if she's angry or embarrassed, she's left wondering.

'Who does this guy think he is? But how he did it, I don't know how he did it, but I'll find out.'

The girl now with a goal in mind, clenches her fists and returns to her normal expression with her friends, but one of her friends, Snotlout to be exact, notices the exchange of glances between the two and the anger inside him rises as he think.

'The strong stay with the strong, I'll show Astrid that I'm much stronger than this guy, I'll put him in his place.'

While Snotlout noticed his surroundings and thought about it, his other friends didn't make much of a fuss about it, apart from the clear initial shock of course.

Zagreus who continued to walk with Hiccup towards what looked like a refectory? Or some kind of war room. Inside there were several tables and desks to accommodate many people, in what he now knew to be a dining hall were two large men, one a redhead with his humble 6.7 feet tall and the other was a dirty-blond haired man with 5.9 feet tall.

The two men seemed to be talking about something and judging by the way they spoke, the two were old friends who had built their brotherhood through iron, blood and fire.

They stop talking when they see us arrive and the blond man asks.

"Hiccup, my boy, what are you doing here? And who is your new friend? I've never seen him around here."

"This is Zagreus, I met him a short time ago in the forest, he told me he is from far away and needed to talk to my father...."

And just as Hiccup was about to start dictating what Zagreus just did a few minutes ago when the cafeteria door opens and a bearded man walks in with a euphoric expression and approaches the redhead and whispers to him while pointing at Zagreus, it was obvious who was talking about him and probably about the mass healing he's just performed.

Hiccup and Zagreus remain silent, waiting for what would unfold next. The redhead's expression change is obvious but in the end he turns serious and then says to Zagreus.

"Your name is Zagreus isn't it? First of all I must introduce myself too, my name is Stoick and I am the leader of the Hooligan tribe here on the island of Berk. What brought you here?"

Stoick asks Zagreus seriously while still sitting, but even though he looks intimidating, Zagreus doesn't waste any time and soon uses the [Eye of the Wise] Ability on Stoick.

[The System became more complete and added 'Perks' to the Status page.]

[Status]

Name: Stoick Haddock

Titles: Leader of the Hooligan Tribe, The Vast.

Age: 46

Genery: Male

Race: Human

Perks: [Viking V], [Non-born Leader III], [Strength-on-Human II], [Enhanced Stamina II], [Enhanced Reflexes], [Strategist].

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Equipment: Leather Armor, Viking Helmet.

Skills: [Blunt Weapons Mastery(Level 4)], [Blades Mastery (Level 3)], [Carving (Level 2)].

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'Damn, this guy worked a lot with his body, I wouldn't expect less from a real Viking.'

Zagreus quickly reads the Status of the man who could easily be called a Demigod on his own strength and quickly responds.

"I was attacked, a big red dragon attacked me on my journey to find my place and I ended up here."

Stoick sees no lie in his words and finally says what was on his mind all along.

"Can you rerun what you just did for my people?"

Zagreus doesn't see any problem with this as he intended to use his healing power as a bargaining chip himself, so he nods and quickly uses his Chi technique.

With practiced movements and the fluidity of a Master performs the technique and the palm of his hand starts to glow a light red color and the bodies of everyone in the room start to glow and feel a refreshing and euphoric feeling in their bodies.

But the blond man, Gobber, seems to have noticed something about Zagreus' cover as he performed the technique with his eyes closed.

He walks up to Stoick and whispers in his ear while pointing again at Zagreus.

"Stoick, that symbol, a Golden Dragon with gold coins in his hands, isn't that of the tribe of Valka?"

As soon as Gobber finishes speaking, Stoick seems to have noticed these details and memories of his deceased wife come to the fore and just as Zagreus finishes his technique.

And to say that Stoick is shocked is an understatement, apparently this boy could actually be sent by Odin, even his own son, was the only explanation and it made sense for the child of the God who represents Life and Healing to have such power.

Zagreus opens his eyes and waits for what Stoick would speak and doesn't wait long because the leader himself gets up and walks towards him, to say that this was scary is an understatement, imagine a giant with 200 kilos of pure muscle walking towards him, Zagreus needed to raise his head almost completely just to look into your eyes.

"Do you know where this power of yours comes from?"

Zagreus couldn't say: 'Yes, I know, I went to another world completely different from yours and learn from a panda-eared Master how to give the Chi', or they would kill him or tie him to a boat and leave him to drift by being a madman.

So he says as close to the truth as possible using Talk-no-jutsu.

"I never met my dad, but my mom always told me he was special, so I think this power comes from him."

Stoick notices the boy's lack of confidence as he speaks, but doesn't think he's lying but thinks the boy doesn't know. But due to Zagreus' response, everyone who was there began to think that maybe he really does have a divine father.

Berk's leader doesn't lose momentum and continues the questioning about another matter that was on his mind.

"What tribe are you from?"

Zagreus didn't expect this question but realizes it makes sense as the village leader wouldn't allow someone from an enemy tribe or something.

"I don't have a Tribe, Sir. I've only been traveling from place to place since my mother died."

"So you don't know what meaning that cape on your back has? Or where is it from?"

"Ahhh, the Lord speaks of my cloak, well the Dragon symbol on my cloak comes from my mother as she used to sew this Dragon into my clothes."

Stoick seems to understand something and smiles at Zagreus.

"Your mother is probably from the Extinct Goldstell tribe, this tribe is where my late wife came from. Our tribes were allies until a great Dragon attack occurred and that's where the Goldestell tribe died and where my wife also died."

Stoick finished talking and looks at Hiccup with regret, the boy did not know the whole story is sad to hear how it happens and goes to his father to hug him.

"I didn't know about this dad, I'm sorry if I was a bad child."

Stoick, who doesn't know how to handle this very well, at least manages to hug his son back and calm him down.

"It's okay son, I love you. You just need to work on the obeying aspect, other than that it's okay, you can be whatever you want and you'll always remain my son."

After the small exchange of feelings between father and son, Stoick tells Zagreus.

"I know you're a liar when I see one, but you're not lying. And I say that a member of the GoldStell tribe is a member of my tribe, I accept him as one of us, I can say that fate has brought you to us and that the father of us all blessed with his coming."

Stoick went to Zagreus and ruffled his hair, and said.

"I know it must have been difficult boy, but you are strong, you made it this far with only yourself and you have my respect for that."

"You can stay at my place or you can stay with Gobber, he has an extra bedroom."

Stoick finishes saying and leaves the hall with Hiccup, leaving Zagreus and the Gobber alone.

"Don't get used to it, Stoick isn't always like that. He's more all decided and stubborn, but he has a good heart as you noticed, he gives a lot of importance to the family even though he has no way with it."

"Yeah, I noticed that detail, Sir…?"

It is at that moment that the man realizes that he has not been introduced and tells Zagreus.

"Ohh, I forgot, you don't have to call me sir, just call me Gobber, I'm the village blacksmith, if you need something you know where to look for me. Ahh, and welcome to the Hooligan family."

The now duly introduced Gobber gives Zagreus a grim smile and turns to exit the cafeteria.

Zagreus uses the [Eye of the Wise] Skill to learn more about Gobber.

[Status]

Name: Gobber

Titles: Blacksmith of Berk, The Belch, Straight Arm of Stoick.

Age: 51

Genery: Male

Race: Human

Perks: [Viking], [Blacksmith], [Innate Apprentice], [Inventor], [Instructor], [Enhanced Strength], [Enhanced Stamina]

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Equipment: Leather Armor, Wooden Leg (Right Leg), Simple Prosthesis (Left Arm).

Skills: [Mastery in Blunt Weapons (Level 4)], [Mastery in Blades (Level 3)], [Blacksmithing (Level 5)].

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'Level 5 in Blacksmithng! I can learn from him.'

"Gobber, would you have time to teach me about forging?"

The blacksmith then looks at Zagreus as he assesses whether his body can take it.

"Well I already have Hiccup as a disciple, I don't see why I don't train another one. Just don't get in the way and do what I say boy, we make weapons to kill Dragons, sometimes and I mean we'll almost always be making weapons during battle. You do you think you can handle the pressure?"

Gobber tries to look intimidating but his character doesn't allow him to succeed, and Zagreus responds.

"I will to hold on, Master."

"No, no, no. I'm not your Master or anything, you'll just be learning from me, you don't need to call me any of that like I said before and that's for now, just call me Gobber."

"Now come on, the day is starting and Stoick is planning an attack, we need to make as many weapons as we can."

As soon as he finishes saying he turns and goes towards the door without waiting for an answer but Zagreus, already used to it, follows him with a smile on his face, because today he would learn to forge and it's something he's always wanted to learn since he was little, he's always watched that program about forging blades. (I really like this series: Forged in Fire, and apparently Zagreus does too.)

Break Line

[Status]

「Name: Zagreus Di Leoni」

「Titles: Son of Hades, Dragon Warrior, Savior of China.」

'Age: 15'

「Genery: Male」

「Race: Human, Dragon, Demigod.」

「Spiritual Energy: Rank 10」

「Martial Soul: [Scythe Of The Dragon God of Death].」

「Perks:[Dragon Physiology], [Simidus Physiology II], [Master], [Natural Teacher], [Apprentice], [Natural Leader], [Strategist], [Superhuman Strength II], [Superhuman Senses II], [Superhuman Vigor II], [Superhuman Regeneration II], [Charm].」

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「Equipment: Sword of Heroes, Jade Swords, Chi Medallions (Kai), Yin-Yang Staff, Power Medallion (Full).」

「Skills: [Kung-Fu Mastery (Level 4)], [Blunt Weapon Mastery (Level 3)], [Wise's Eye (Level 4)], [Blade Mastery (Level 4)], [Dragon Blood (Level 6) ], [Shadow Journey (Level 3)], [Anatomy-Pressure Points (Level 3)], [Chi Manipulation (Level 5)], [Creation of Talisman (Level 3)], [Seikuken (Level 5)], [ Black Flame(Level 1)], [Conqueror's Haki(Level 1)], [Umbramkinesis(Level 1)], [Magic Enchantment (Level 1)].」

「Cheats: [The Strongest Disciple], [Aura of the Protagonist], [Metahuman Physiology - Bang Baby], [Descendant of Jupiter], [Lucky].」

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[Black Flame] [Level 1]

[RANK-EPIC]

[SKILL-ACTIVE]

[Description:The Host is able to cast a black fire, which only exists in the

underworld and controlling it as you wish, the only limit being your own imagination.]

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[Conqueror's Haki] [Level 1]

[RANK-EPIC]

[SKILL-ACTIVE]

[Description: This Haki cannot be attained through training, it is inborn in his being, as he who possesses this Haki is said to have the qualities of a King. It allows the user to exert their own willpower over others]

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[Umbramkinesis] [Level 1]

[RANK-EPIC]

[SKILL-ACTIVE]

[Description: Host is able to control existing shadows, be it its shadows, created by walls or the enemy shadow.

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[Kung-Fu Mastery (Level 4)]

[RANK- RARE]

[SKILL- PASSIVE]

[Description: Skill increases the power of the executed blows, along with knowledge of various Ancient Kung-Fu Styles. ]

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[Dragon Physiology]

[RANK- LEGENDARY]

[PERK]

[Description: Born or Acquired and manifests outwardly as Horns, Claws, Wings in some cases, and Scales. It gives the ability to understand Dragons' language and script and also grants Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Stamina/Stamina, Superhuman Regeneration, along with slowed aging.]

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[Demigod Physiology II]

[RANK-EPIC]

[PERK]

[Description: Born of the union between a mortal being and a divine being, and inherit this power from their divine parent. It gives the ability to understand the language of your divine parent and also grants Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Endurance/Stamina, Enhanced Senses, Improved Agility, Superhuman Regeneration. And in most cases it comes with supernatural abilities from your parent divine.]

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[Master]

[RANK- RARE]

[PERK]

[Description: For those who have reached the level of Mastery, and with that comes the calm and wisdom of a Master.]

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[Natural Teacher]

[RANK-COMMON]

[PERK]

[Description: Born with a natural talent for teaching, he has a Gift to make people learn when he's teaching.]

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[Apprentice]

[RANK-COMMON]

[PERK]

[Description: An Apprentice is one who is flexible and adaptable, willing to listen and learn new things.]

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[Born Leader]

[RANK- RARE]

[PERK]

[Description: Natural talent for giving orders, his speech, aura, and mannerisms exude a commanding presence that makes others follow his orders more easily and utilize the best parts of his subordinates.]

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[Strategist]

[RANK- UNCOMMON]

[PERK]

[Description: Those who have trained and studied the arts of war, able to command their subordinates with wisdom and caution.]

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[Charm]

[RANK- VERY RARE]

[PERK]

[Description: With a face and body that looks like it was meant to be beautiful, it exudes a charm and elegance in every action.]

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(Author's Note)

The chapter has 2224 words without the System parts at the end, I've shown Zagreus' Perks apart from the obvious ones, if you want to see some more comment.

Hope you guys are having a good weekend,and I really enjoyed the interaction you had in the 'voting.' chapter, you guys gave me good ideas for Dragons and I'll take all of them into consideration, the dragon pilot team will have the original Dragons apparently, minus Hiccup which will have a different one, the others I'm going to add a stronger Dragon during the "Race to the Limit, or Berk Racers" series, so until then they will have the default Dragons.

Hope you enjoyed the chapter, Review and Review the book and what you want to see in it, ideas for Cheat and Skills are welcome at all times. I love you guys.

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