Level Up

'Oh, seriously stop trying to kill me; are those filthy creatures interfering with my life once more?'

As the dust leaves. A mark appeared on Ray's face as soon as he grabbed the monster's hand, and his eyes and hair turned red. Ray also adopted a serious expression.

"you are a funny kid!" The human-looking creation was described as having red hair and eyes resembling rays and a face similar to a human's.

"Aren't you interested in who I am?" Ray grabbed his hand and the man in the hoodie grinned.

"You just like to disturb my life with those obnoxious creatures here," he said. As he stares at the creation's face, Ray uttered to The man in the hoodie said, "I guess it's pointless to talk right now since I didn't come for you I was hoping to meet the boy unfortunately you came up quickly after sensing my presence."

He released his hand from Ray's grasp and took a small step back.

"So, after deciding you had no interest in me, you decided to back off."

Hmm… You're right that you're not fun, though.

Then I'll go first and keep in mind that our meetings will be more frequent going forward… The human-looking creature spoke while grinning.

The creature then vanishes without a trace. "What an annoyance thing, question me as if I know him, thinking of me as a fool,"

[Demon Mark (stage ½) – Unknown]

'Huh?! It was more quickly acquired by this boy than I had expected. or was it someone's fault?' the Boy stated

It doesn't matter…

[Demon Mark state Disabled]

The boy loses the mark on his forehead. The boy from the mark reappeared after dissipating, returning to consciousness.

after regaining himself. As he looked around and saw the area being destroyed, he became puzzled.

what is this?!?!

What happened here and when did this happen?!

Due to his lack of understanding of the circumstances, Ray was completely lost.

[Demon Mark (Stage ½) – When things get dangerous or you're at risk of dying, a strong soul inhabits the body. This option will be automatically enabled; it won't be obtainable manually.]

Well, unlike that legendary weapon, I can't use this option at will. Where did that hoodie man disappear?

It's only a gut feeling, but I know exactly what could have happened: that man had engaged in combat with the soul occupying my body. Ray said to himself.

Since the system claimed that the soul only possesses when there is danger or when I am about to die, does that imply that man was dangerous?

[Time has come for you to return]

What about progressing in level? The boy stated.

[ level: 12 User: Ray Species: Unknown kind child]

[Abilities: [Boost Speed and Strength (weapon included) (level 4) [ Legendary Weapon (level 2) Scythe. Use again after 4 hours: 01 minutes: 23 Seconds [Blame flame energy (level 4) - allows you to use a flame energy ball to attack an opponent.]

[Intelligence: average Strength: 4x higher than the average speed: 4x faster than average]

[Legend weapon time has been reduced to 5 hours and 30 mins. More feature has been unlocked and will be available soon]

[Boost Speed and Strength Level up]

[Boost Speed and Strength Level up]

[Boost Speed and Strength Level up]

[Blame Flame Energy Level up]

[Blame Flame Energy Level up]

[Blame Flame Energy Level up]

The boy's expression was a complete shock as he realized that his level and all of his other abilities had increased from an incredibly high initial point.

'Nice!!! Nice very nice!!! this feels better than anything else.

The boy was happy, but as he looked at his left side, he remembered.

The shapeshifter was curled up on the broken ground. His body was covered in blood and had numerous wounds.

"hey!!" The boy hurried over to the monster but stopped as he got close. to learn the monster had already sadly died.

'damn, I couldn't save him,' The boy, indignant, said

"He died with honor, and I also respect him." As the boy turns around, he hears an unidentified voice speaking from behind him. The shapeshifter is standing behind him, looking healthy and alive.

'But you just…here… no I mean you there… is that also one of your abilities?'

'Yes, I can transform myself into someone else, and I can also transform others into me.' Said the monster with an excited face

Some truly strange creatures with strange abilities inhabit this forest. The boy said this to himself.

[Time has come for you to return back]

[Would you like to bring the Monster with you]

Follow me? Is that even possible?" Ray asked the system.

[Yes]

Will I be able to use this monster in any way? Or should I simply abandon him in the forest?

"Why is that human gazing into thin air?" the confused monster commented.

[Yes/No]

Yes…

Both Ray and the monster's feet emit a glowing circle before abruptly dissipating from the scene.

then reappear in the white space's void where ray first met the man in black.

What is this place? Questioned the monster to ray

We are currently in a safe location, so don't worry.

[You have returned to the white clamber]

So this place is called the white chamber. What does that mean?

"A place missing the darkness," said the man in black.

You!!! Oh, you're not him, I see. I thought you were someone whom I know.

Well maybe…

Mr. shadow man what should I call you? Said, Ray

[You can call me (black)]

"Hmm, okay"

Woosh…

A chair appears from thin air.

Sit…

Since your first level up went well and you acquired something new.

'Yes, but the strange thing is that it says stage rather than the level in the demon mark's ability.?' Ray questioned (black) out of curiosity.

Demon mark is a transformation rather than an ability. As stated, on level 1, you become possessed by the soul, whereas on level 2, you possess the soul.

The boy easily understood the first part but struggled with the second.

Well, what you said about level 2 I didn't understand. How will I possess the soul, exactly?

You will know it soon…

You did a good job for the time being. I'll send you back to your planet right now. Now, take some time to relax because you have a lot to manage in your own world because it also contains a lot of mysteries.

Okay…

[Time to return]

Both the boy's and the monster's feet are under the teleport circle.

[Teleport]

[Teleportation come]

[you have arrived at your destination]

Oh wow, this system is really good at teleporting… but… tell me something why are we in a desert place.

[System error]

[Teleportation]

The hooded man observes the monster and ray from a distance. "That child is truly a catastrophe for them. If he lives to the very end"

"Just like those other heroes of the other worlds," this is really, really fun."

"Let's withdraw for the moment. I have different plans. I dislike wasting time on those pointless activities."

The scene shifts back to ray as they teleport to his place.

Finally… safe home…

Ray leaps onto the bed and settles in peacefully. "Human, what is this giant box we are trapped in?" the shape-shifting monster asks Ray after surveying the space.

We are not restricted inside a huge box. This is a place where humans live; just like all other animals are confined to caves.

Oh, understood… so human where will I live.

You'll be here with me. The boy said, his eyes relaxed and closed.

Wonderful…

But as a pet dog…

What about the lion?

Well, that would cause a lot of trouble here because locals who don't have access to weapons or combat training are terrified of lions.

Okay… said the monster in sadness

The boy says, "Fine, be a lion since I have other plans for you, but tell me something, have you heard of leomarch," as he surveys the monster's pitiful expression.

'Yes, their species are close to human beings. Because of their king'

Is there a king just like them… a lion…

'No, he is more of a person who resembles darkness. He has a similar appearance to the black person you were speaking to. Because I've also met a commander who serves that king.'

Interesting. Do you know anything about that king…

I know what the rumours are saying about him…

Go on than….

To be continued