Because I Am Strong

[System Contract]

[Drafter: ???

Contractor: Gin Frest

Contract: The drafter ??? will teach contractor Gin Frest his attribute Truth Eyes to reach the proficiency of 5% only on the tutorial. Failed to reach 5% of proficiency will the result of the given [Consequences]

[Consequences: Become bald]

[Expiration: Until the tutorial ends]

[Accept] [Decline]

Looking at the contract that seemed simple, Gin really felt assured. He is not even scared in the slightest about the consequences because he will just make sure that he will reach 5% proficiency before the 3 months had ended.

Still looking at it, Gin had a thought, 'Why only 5%? Hmm… I'll ask that then.'

He asked, 'Kuhum, trash god. Is there any reason why only 5%? Maybe you can make it higher? Or maybe you will be surprised when I can do it in just one week? And what's with the consequence?'

] Forced Task Applied [

[No. 5% is enough. Reaching the said rating, you can get another two or three abilities of your eyes. And, what's with the trash god? Even though it's forbidden to intervene, I do a lot of arrangements just to get in you know? Or do you just want to forget this goodwill I'm showing to you.]

'Really?'

] Forced Task Applied [

[You bastard! then no con— ]

'N-No! That's not what I meant my dear lovely-' Gin paused as a question appeared on his mind.

He continued. 'Uhm… excuse me, but I have a question for you.'

] Forced Task Applied [

[If it is some of your nonsense then I'll never help you ever again under— ]

Before the god could speak, Gin quickly asks his question.

'Are you from the Divine faction or Demonic? Well maybe demonic, but can you tell me your name or what you're called there? I can't be disrespectful and just call you screen trash every time you know.'

] Forced Task Applied [

[You bastard… isn't that just the same? Well, just accept first the contract, then I'll tell you something.]

'Something?'

Seeing the word, Gin stared at the screen for a few seconds.

It was then another question appeared on his head but it was not related to what faction does the god belongs to.

He asked, 'You're not just making this, right? I mean you didn't replace the 'real' context on this contract.'

] Forced Task Applied [

[Yes. Although I'm trash… ugh… don't worry I keep my word, Gin.]

Seeing that screen that felt true, Gin nodded.

It was then he was about to ask another question which the god did not want as another screen appeared before he could ask.

] Forced Task Applied [

[Why do you have so many questions? Just accept the contract—]

'Yes…I know, but this will be the last one.'

Not wanting to see another screen, Gin cleared his mind and ask the question that he wanted to be answered,

'To clear the misunderstanding, earlier I said 'really' is because of these eyes. Is it true that I will unlock three or four abilities if I reach the 5% proficiency?'

After he said those things, a moment of since descended. It was then followed by Nash who does a low clap that caught the group's attention.

But at the same time Nash claps, another screen appeared.

] Forced Task Applied [

[You trashy bastard, I just said that you will get three abilities of your eyes not four. And again, the context of the contract is true, even I can't change it. So, stop asking questions!]

Seeing the enraged screen, Gin swiftly stands up and nodded, 'I see...'

As he stand up, a faint smile formed on his face, 'You just said three, hehe.'

He wiped the specks of dust on his clothes before he joined the group to do the same formation they used earlier.

Arranging their formation, Nash then looked at each member before landing his eyes on Gin. Everyone was doing the same as they looked at Gin with weird expressions.

Gin didn't even notice it as he was focused on chatting with the god.

They waited for him to notice them as Gin was still looking at the air while the expression on his face keep changing.

It was really weird.

Finally, Gin suddenly felt something is wrong, wondering why they're not moving. Sensing it, he quickly ends his mental chat with the god and focused his senses at the front.

Focusing, he then flinched when he saw he was being eyed by everyone. Especially the way Grey and Nash look.

"W-What?" Gin asks while stuttering.

The gazes he receives was really uncomfortable.

Nash then answered, worriedly, "Are you okay, Gin? If you're sick or something, you should tell us right away and we'll retreat immediately from this hunt."

The other three voice their concern too.

"Yeah Hyung. Please tell us."

"There is another day to fight and we still have a whole 3 months."

"If it can be healed using my light element then just say it."

Instead of being touched by it, Gin watches them while holding his laugh, 'If you say it like that, at least make the same face. It's clearly seen you're disappointed... well, except Grey.'

Gin put a fake smile he can muster and said, "I think you're misunderstanding something. I'm absolutely healthy. Please continue. I promise I will not be a burden to you all."

As he said those, little did he know that the group became more worried. They're not upset because they can't hunt if someone was not well.

What they're upset about is Gin not telling them his real condition.

But little did the group know that Gin only telling the truth.

They're just worried for nothing.

Since it was like this, they nodded weakly at each other before they began to find something to hunt.

As they walk, they had their guards up and prepare themselves.

While walking, Gin decided to check the time when will the tutorial ends and is surprised when he saw it.

He mused, 'Oh. It's only three hours since it started? Feels like a week has gone by. Well, if we still don't find a monster then we will stop hunting, right?'

Alas after he said it, he and the group could hear a sudden screaming from their front. Hearing it, they prepare themselves and looked forward as they knew a battle will come.

'I will not say a word ever again. This stupid luck of mine.' Gin cursed himself inwardly while also looking at the front.

Concentrating on their front, what they saw is a woman running for her dear life from the three monsters that are chasing her.

She was not screaming because she needs helps, instead, she is screaming unheard words from her mouths. At the same time, fire keeps appearing in the air out of nowhere as it targets the monsters.

The monster's height and size are 3 meters, walking on its two feet with an eye in middle. They're greedily running at the woman.

The group just looked at Nash, waiting for his orders.

But seeing Nash, Gin had his one brow raised. He saw how intense Nash's focus is while looking at the woman. He had a look of patience as he squinted his eyes to see if he knew the person or not.

It was then Nash slightly had his eyes wide open and muttered a word under his breath.

Still watching him, of course, Gin knew what the word Nash muttered before saying it inside his mind.

'Finally?'

As he was about to think what it meant, Nash urgently give his order.

Nash then said, "We should save that girl. Grey, please aggro the monsters, and Laura buff some support spells to Grey so he can receive a little damage as possible."

After saying it, he looked at Gin. "Gin, can you shoot at least one monster in the eyes? We just need to weaken one of the monster's awareness. After Gin has shot one of the monster's eyes, me and Jia are going to attack the monsters. Let's go."

After the word, all of them began to position themselves.

Grey runs towards the monsters, distracting them to come at him. With a stiff expression on his face, Gin wanted to laugh looking at it but now was not the time.

At the right position, Gin picks an arrow on his back, relaxes his shoulder while standing in a 90 degrees position. He knocked his bow, aiming at the monster's eye while waiting for the right timing to shoot it.

[Truth Eyes is activated]

Activating his eyes, he could see then see the monster's big eye. Not only its eye is seen but also its body.

Screech!

Gin took a long breath while keeps looking at the monsters that are now running towards Grey.

Seeing the distance was shortening between the two, Gin decided to pull the string hard before he releases its string.

Whoosh!

The arrow flew straight in the air towards the monster's eye, before it pierced into it.

'Bullseye!' Gin said inwardly.

It really is bullseye alright,

Gin really shoots the arrow where the monster's big eye is located.

After he shoots down the arrow, he looked at the monster as he hopes to weaken its awareness just like Nash had said, And it did as they saw the monster slowly stopping its movements.

They thought it will just run to them blindly but they're surprised when it just falls to the ground.

Plop!

Not retaliating or whatsoever.

Screech!

The other two are still running towards Grey but they focused on how the monster that Gin had shot, just falls down and didn't move after.

The stunned expression is visible on everyone's face as one conclusion started to appear on their minds. The group looked back on each other before they nodded as they all had the same thinking

'Its eyes!'

Jia and Nash started to run at full speed. But as soon as they did it, Nash was faster than Jia as he was now quickly in front of the monsters that are now in Grey, who is receiving all the damage.

Looking at his speed, the group wore a shocked expression on their faces. If only they know that his agility and stamina is 20+, they would react the same as Gin now.

'Hah! What a show-off. So, does my clean hit earlier was just all for naught?' Gin mused inwardly as he looked at Nash to finish his job.

Nash didn't mind them as his focus was on the monsters.

Whoosh!

He then run towards the monster that is on the right. With his blade burning fire, he jumps at the monster in an instant.

Swoosh!

Falling down, Nash slash the monster from its eye who tried to eat him.

It failed as Nash's speed was just great that he started to slash from its eyes first then connects it, by slashing its whole body, cutting the monster in half.

Slash!

The monster that tried to eat him was in regret. It started to think that it should've protected its eyes but there was no second time.

Its whole body was now burning as its cries started to die down. Slowly, the cry of that monster was completely gone,

Seeing it, Nash then looked at the other monster with a cold expression.

He positions his feet at the monster before sprinting at it.

He used the same thing before he jumps again to see its reaction. This time, however, the monster is wise enough to protect its eye from Nash's burning blade.

Slash!

Seeing its arms, Nash tried to cur it down for him to slash its eyes next.

Slash!

But he can't as it was too sturdy. Solid as a rock.

It had a few cuts and burns but it was not damaging heavily.

Noticing it didn't work, he adjust himself by going down before looking to its lower body part.

Whoosh!

Nash then decided to target its lower body before running towards it. With the same blade, he knew that this time, he could give damage if he does this.

In front of it, he used his sword to slash while moving on every side. It was sturdy like its hands but it had nothing to defend from Nash.

Screech!

As it screeches, Nash knew that it was working.

It was then the monster used its hand to defend itself from the onslaught it is receiving from Nash.

But it was what Nash wanted. He was aiming for it.

It was then the monster tried to use his one hand to defend its lower part but when it did that, Nash jumps right away to swiftly kill the monster.

That's when the monster saw what expression Nash is giving to it

Expressionless and intent to kill.

Slash! Screech!

It was then the monster defended its upper and lower part at the same time. And, the only thing it could do was to defend.

Slash!

It knew that if it attack, it will be an instant kill.

Swoosh!

Nash, on the other hand, keeps slashing the monster, not minding the looks the group he is giving at him.

Screech!

Nash knew that it is smart enough not attacking him but that doesn't mean it isn't accumulating damage. When he saw it was weakening, Nash finally decided to make its fatal move.

He cut its left thigh first.

Slash!

And then right.

Slash!

It's right arm.

Slash!

Before he goes to the left.

Slash! Thud!

Doing all of that, it was resulted of the monster kneeling down on the ground with no arms protecting its eyes, But Nash wanted to give this monster a hell.

Jumps!

He tapped his foot on the ground before jumping on its shoulder. He raised his sword up before he goes down, cutting the monster from top to bottom.

Slash!

"..."

Silence descended at the part of the cave. Only the bloodied Nash and the swallowing sounds of the saliva of the team could be seen and heard.

As the group looked at him while remembering his performance just now, the thing Nash said to them earlier in the room, where they held their meeting suddenly pop up in their minds.

And one more thing you should know that during the time we do monster hunting. You all will be safe.

Because I will be there.

And because I am strong.

Remembering those words, Gin felt happy emotions coming inside him. 'Shit Nash! What a befitting title of an expert swordsman! Hahaha, I can survive on this tutorial.'

Everyone who would see it will think that they Gin had become crazy while looking at Nash, who is covered by blood all over his body.

He is lucky that there wasn't.