29. Strange Abilities

'.....'= Thoughts 

"....."= Conversations 

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Fortunately Ethan had his system otherwise he would have no idea how much time had actually passed.

Although he had the system, Ethan tried counting days, but got bored of it as the years passed.

The one thing that actually amazed him and he even himself found hard to believe was the consistency and discipline of his training.

For the past ten years, Ethan had devoted himself to rigorous training deep inside the forest. It was a stark contrast to his previous life, where he struggled to study for more than two hours at a stretch. But now, he had trained for hours each day without fail, pushing his body to the limits and beyond.

What amazed him the most was the consistency and discipline he had maintained throughout the years. In the beginning, he had doubted his own ability to stick to such a demanding routine, but he had managed to surprise himself. There was a joy in training, in feeling the rush of adrenaline as he pushed himself to get stronger and faster. It was a feeling he had grown to crave, and he found solace in the routine and the familiar rhythm of his daily workouts.

Ethan had made a habit of changing his location frequently, ensuring that the vampires who had been hunting him for years would never be able to track him down. It had become somewhat of a game for him, a test of his stealth and ability to adapt to new environments. Currently, he found himself in the lush, sprawling forests of Washington, having crept silently into the nearby town to gather information about his surroundings.

Creeping through the town had been a risky move, but Ethan had always been cautious and meticulous in his approach. He had managed to gather valuable intel about the area, learning about the local flora and fauna. He had also found a secluded spot within the forest where he could set up camp, far from prying eyes and potential dangers.

As he settled into his new surroundings, Ethan couldn't help but marvel at the sheer beauty and serenity of the forest. The towering trees, the tranquil streams, and the melodic chirping of birds all served to remind him of the wonder and resilience of the natural world.

To be honest as ten years had passed without any trouble and Ethan was doubtful whether Eliza was even chasing him or not. Still he didn't want to take the chance and return back to the human settlements, as he knew that normal people were working for Eliza and her coven. So staying in the forest for now was still the best decision he could think of and he was ready to follow through it till he became strong enough.

In the forest, Ethan was all alone, save for the company of Armageddon, the bear he had come to befriend. Armageddon had been a constant companion for the past eleven years, and their bond had only grown stronger over time. The bear had become a symbol of strength and resilience for Ethan, a reminder to keep pushing forward, no matter what obstacles lay in his path.

Ethan had always been fascinated by the idea of training Armageddon to follow basic commands, and he had dedicated a part of his time to the task. It had been a long and challenging process, but the bear had proven to be incredibly intelligent and was able to grasp the commands with surprising ease.

One of the first commands Ethan had taught Armageddon was to "sit," and the bear had quickly learned to obey. It had taken some time and patience, but eventually, Armageddon had mastered the command and was able to sit on command without hesitation. From there, Ethan had moved on to teaching the bear to "stay" and "come," and again, Armageddon had proven to be a quick learner.

As the years went by, Ethan continued to work with Armageddon, teaching him more complex commands such as "fetch" and "roll over." It was a testament to Ethan's dedication and the bear's extraordinary intelligence that they were able to communicate and work together in such a way.

Despite the challenges of living in the wilderness, Ethan had never wavered in his commitment to training Armageddon. Even as they moved from one location to another, Ethan had made sure to continue their training, finding the time and space to work with the bear no matter where they were. Armageddon had become an essential part of Ethan's life. He would bring the bear with him whenever he changed his location. He would carry him on his shoulders while swiftly running in the forest.

And without a doubt, Armageddon liked being carried by Ethan as they zoomed through the forest.

Overall he didn't feel that his life was monotonous or anything as he enjoyed every single moment of it.

The only thing that made him kinda feel disappointed was that, the talent he had, which he tried on multiple humans during the past ten years didn't provide him any fruitful abilities.

But it was not just the lack of useful abilities that amused Ethan, it was the downright weird and terrible abilities that his talent seemed to generate:

- A fear of the color yellow: Every time someone or something yellow came into sight, the person would break into a cold sweat and feel an overwhelming sense of terror.

- Inexplicable attractiveness to pigeons: A person finds himself constantly surrounded by pigeons, who seemed to be drawn to him like magnets, much to his dismay.

- Incredibly Loud and Uncontrollable Sneezing: A person would let out ear-splitting sneezes at the most inconvenient times, much to the dismay of everyone around them.

Another ability that he generated from a person nearly astounded him, was named 'Micropeen Manifestation'.

Seeing the name of the ability, which looked quite sophisticated, Ethan thought that Lady Luck had finally shined on him.

However, as the information about the ability entered Ethan's mind, his face couldn't help but scrunch up.

This ability allowed a person to instantly reduce another person's penis size to one inch when they touch them. Moreover the change was permanent and couldn't be reverted back either.

Ethan could only thank God that he didn't copy the ability in excitement of seeing its sophisticated name.

The list of strange abilities seemed endless, and as Ethan witnessed more and more of these bizarre outcomes, he couldn't help but burst into fits of laughter and sometimes just sigh in frustration.

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