New Abilities
Stab!
The flat object pierced into his body. Dante fell silent, his eyes wide with shock as the pain surged through him. He locked eyes with Theo, who approached and whispered coldly in his ear, "This is just the beginning. After this, I'll reclaim everything you took from me, and not only that, you'll also witness the destruction of the Bloodhound Cartel from hell!"
"You..." Dante glared at Theo with hatred. Just as he intended to speak, Theo swiftly pulled the knife from his hand, causing blood to gush out from within his body.
Dante could only remain silent without moving at all. His vision slowly began to blur, and he could feel nothing but pain throughout his body. The next moment, he couldn't see anything except darkness. Dante had finally met his end.
Kate fell silent as she watched Theo, who was still sitting there. A smile crept onto her face as she saw the transformation in Theo. As I expected, she would change at a time of urgency like this.
Theo remained silent, attempting to regulate his erratic breathing. His mind was suddenly flooded with various memories of when Dante had done the same to him. Theo recalled the moments when the man had stabbed him twice. He also remembered when Dante had brutally beaten him in the back alley of their club.
<Warning!< p>
The system detects a potential threat!>
Theo shifted his attention to the screen that had been displaying in front of him. Thanks to the system, he realized that the Bloodhound Cartel members Dante had called for assistance had arrived since a while ago. However, none of them dared to intervene in the ongoing fight, especially after witnessing what Theo and Kate had done to their comrades and Dante.
<Quest successfully completed!>
<Reward 600,000 coins have been added because you successfully completed the quest!>
<Your current coins are: 7,338,550C>
<Ding! >
<Martial arts ability has improved!>
<Martial Arts Ability Lv. 6!>
<Congratulations!< p>
You've just acquired Martial Arts Ability Lv. 6!
Check here to see updates on your Basic Information!>
<Injuries found on your body. The system automatically restores condition to its original state!>
<Recovery started...>
<Recovery complete!>
<Warning!< p>
Your body condition is weakening due to excessive energy usage!>
<System detects disturbances in your defense caused by excessively high shock!>
<Shock level reaches 85%>
Theo rose from his place, standing with a heavily trembling body. His vision suddenly blurred. While still attempting to calm himself, Theo moved away from Dante's lifeless body, now covered in blood beneath his feet.
Clang!
The knife in his hand fell. Kate, observing from behind, remained still as she witnessed what was happening. However, upon noticing Theo's odd behavior, Kate swiftly walked towards him. "Theo!"
Thud!
Theo's body collapsed to the ground, unconscious. He had fainted due to the overwhelming shock of the events he had just experienced. Kate, witnessing this, rushed over. She quickly knelt down to check his condition.
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<Started body initialization...>
<Started complete!>
<System activated!>
Theo opened his eyes, and the system screen instantly appeared before him. He fell silent, attempting to gather his full awareness. Blinking until his blurred vision cleared, Theo realized he was in an unfamiliar place.
Theo, rising from the bed, sat down and tried to figure out his location. He scanned the room, which appeared neat and comfortable, adorned with luxurious items he had never seen before.
"Where am I now?" Theo mumbled quietly. His attention was drawn to the sunlight streaming through the curtains nearby. Theo shifting his focus to the large window not far from his bed, he saw a bright day outside, indicating that time had passed.
The intense sunlight made Theo squint. He instinctively used his hand to block the sunlight streaming in. Upon lifting his hand, he suddenly noticed that his clothes had changed.
Theo suddenly fell silent with a puzzled expression. He tried to remember his last outfit, but as the memories flooded in, Theo also recalled the events of last night when he was involved in a fight with Kate. He also remembered that last night he had killed Dante with his own hands.
<Ding! >
<You have just gained new abilities!>
<MentalistGuard 1 Ability Lv.>
<Congratulations!< p>
You have just acquired MentalistGuard Lv. 1 for your resilience in challenging mental situations. MentalistGuard is a mental protection ability that enables you to endure in various situations. It creates a strong psychological shield, allowing you to protect yourself from pressure, stress, and mental burdens. This enhances mental resilience and overall psychological well-being. MentalistGuard provides strength to overcome mental challenges and build emotional resilience!
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<CourageForge 1 Ability Lv.>
<Congratulations!< p>
You have just acquired CourageForge Ability Lv. 1 for your hard work facing all your fears and breaking through all self-imposed limitations. CourageForge is a special ability to build and strengthen your courage. Like a forge that strengthens metal, CourageForge gives you the power to confront fears, overcome challenges, and navigate situations that demand courage. It's an inner ability that allows you to grow and face obstacles with unwavering determination!
Check here to see updates on your Basic Information!>
Theo fell silent, staring at the screen in front of him. He could hardly believe what he had just seen. He had acquired a new ability through the fight he had engaged in the previous night.
<Click! >
<Basic Information!>
<Abilities: 1 Eclipsa Mastery Lv. 6, MentalistGuard 1, CourageForge>
Theo smiled; now, he possessed three abilities that would be incredibly useful in helping him achieve his revenge. Now I understand why I feel more at ease; it turns out, it's thanks to the abilities I gained. I never thought that the events of last night would eventually make me braver to the point of unlocking CourageForge.
Theo reflected on the events of the previous night. However, as he recalled the moment he decided to kill Dante, an unusual feeling washed over him.
<Ding! >
<System detects a mental shock to your self-defense!>
<MentalistGuard 1 Lv. activated!>
So, this is how it works? MentalistGuard also seems to have the function of reducing guilt arising from my actions. No wonder I've been feeling strange since earlier. Is this the side effect? Theo tried to make sense of the situation.
Creak!
Theo's attention shifted as the sound of the door opening reached him. He turned towards the source of the sound and found Alessio standing there. "Theo, you're awake."
Alessio walked closer to Theo, who was sitting on the bed. Theo frowned upon seeing him. "Alessio? Why are you here? Am I in your house?"
"Not my house. The big boss's house." Alessio stood at the edge of the bed.
Now Theo understands why the room he's in looks luxurious yet simple. It turns out, this is one of the rooms in Zayn's house. "You passed out yesterday from exhaustion. You fought until your energy ran out. When you passed out, Miss Kate immediately contacted me for help. I and the other Infero Ravens members came to your location, and we brought you here."
"Oh, I see..."
"By the way, how are you feeling? Have you gotten better? Do you feel any pain?"
"No, I'm fine."
"Really? Thank goodness." Alessio sighed in relief. He was worried earlier that Theo might have internal injuries from fighting until he passed out yesterday, but apparently, he's okay.
"I heard you killed Dante with your own hands last night."
"Yeah..." Theo mumbled, suddenly falling silent. It still feels incredibly unbelievable that he eventually chose to follow the path Kate directed. Theo also didn't anticipate that he would actually kill with his own hands, as Kate had foretold.
"You need to prepare yourself because, in the future, you'll see more of this happening in front of you. Or maybe, someday, you might kill with your own hands! This is just the beginning, Theo."
Kate's words suddenly echoed in his mind, making Theo realize that what Kate had been saying from the beginning was true. All of this is just the beginning, and in the future, Theo will face situations that may be even worse than what he's dealing with now.
Knock! Knock!
The sound of a door knock disrupted their attention. Theo and Alessio reflexively turned toward the source of the sound, locking eyes with the man standing at the doorway. Theo knows who the man is. He is the assistant Theo saw standing near Zayn that time. Even he's the one who prepared a drink for him during Theo's first visit to Zayn's house.
"Thank goodness you're awake, Theo. The big boss wants to invite you and Alessio for breakfast. He's already waiting in the dining room."
"We'll be there shortly," Alessio replied to the man.
"I'll convey that," the man said as he left Theo's room, leaving Theo and Alessio still in silence.
"Can you walk?" Alessio asked. Theo peeled back the blanket covering him and moved down from the bed.
"I'm fine," Theo replied, standing beside him. Although the fight last night had drained him significantly, Theo already felt better thanks to the system that could always restore his condition.
"Let's go to the dining room and meet the big boss. Don't keep him waiting," Alessio suggested.
"I'll wash my face first. I can't meet him in this condition."
"Alright, I'll wait for you. The bathroom is over there." Alessio pointed towards a door not far away.
After this fight, I'm sure there are more obstacles I have to face to achieve my goal. But even so, now I will never feel afraid to confront everything. Whatever happens, and whatever I face, I will fight through it until all my goals for revenge are truly accomplished! This is just a small step toward my revenge filled with challenges.
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