Secondary Mission

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"But now, back to what really matters, what should my current level be?"

Lincoln said to himself.

After thinking about the possibility, he decided to look into it.

"Status."

Said Lincoln, calling up his status screen.

*SFX for something appearing*

[Name: Lincoln Loud]

Level: 8

Class: Spy - Nv. 4

HP: 500

MP: 50

PH: 2

PC: 0

[Statistics]

Strength: 30

Resistance: 25

Agility: 20

Dexterity: 20

Magic: 0

Magic Resistance: 0

[Skills]

Common skills:

Silent steps (Nv. 2)

Improved Vision (Nv. 2)

Improved Hearing (Nv. 2)

Stealth (Nv. 2)

Physical Augmentation (Nv. 2)

Danger Sensor (Nv. 1)

Energy Detection (Nv. 1)

Twin cuts (Nv. 1)

Inventory (Nv. 1)

Immunity to viruses (Nv. 1)

Unique skills: Precocity

After checking his current status on the information screen, Lincoln was pleased that he had managed to get a little stronger, although he was also a little disappointed with his HP and MP.

"Even after I've managed to level up literally seven times, my HP and MP have hardly increased at all."

Lincoln sighed, a little angrily, not believing that he had almost died to the Orc and yet had changed almost nothing.

"Do what?"

Lincoln commented in a relaxed manner as he clasped his hands behind his head in a relaxed posture.

"At least my strength and endurance have increased."

"Close status window."

Lincoln ordered, giving the voice command to his system.

*SFX for something disappearing*

After that brief relaxation, Lincoln decided to return home.

As he walked back home, Lincoln thought about how he was going to get everyone to wake up the 'Collision' system.

(I have to make sure that everyone can wake up as soon as possible; otherwise, they won't be able to survive the creatures in this world).

Lincoln thought as he followed the same path he had taken to return home.

HALF AN HOUR LATER...

As soon as he arrived at his house, Lincoln took a quick look around and could see that everyone was still asleep.

"Apparently, everyone is still asleep... My only problem is Lucy. I can't find her anywhere, let alone sense her presence."

Lincoln said in a relaxed manner as he descended the stairs to the second floor.

"That's my girl."

Lincoln whispered, with a proud smile on his face before continuing what he was saying.

"Even with all my 'Skills' activated, I can't feel her presence. So, she really took what I told her seriously."

(Congratulations, Lucy. You passed the test.)

Lincoln thought, as he headed for the house's garage. Only this time, Vanzilla was inside.

After that, he went up to the attic, where all his things were, and took out five ropes that he had bought in some store. Then he left.

"Let the hunt begin!"

Lincoln murmured in a relaxed manner, his hands in his pockets, as he walked down the street in search of a goblin.

10 MINUTES LATER...

"Fuck! I've been walking for ten minutes, and so far, I haven't found a fucking thing."

Lincoln said, almost shouting out of sheer frustration.

After Lincoln's little complaint, the system, as if it had a life of its own and without even being called, appeared in front of him.

*SFX for something appearing*

[I'd like a recommendation.]

[YES][NO]

Lincoln, not understanding any of this, was a little confused. After all, the system had never communicated with him last time, let alone given him any help.

*SFX for something being squeezed*

[You have just activated 'automatic' mode].

After hearing this, Lincoln couldn't understand anything.

"What do you mean, automatic mode? I thought you were going to recommend a 'Skill' not activate a mode."

Lincoln asked, expecting an answer from the system; however, it didn't answer his question and continued what it was doing.

[Looking for a 'Skill' that fits the current situation...]

[.....]

"Thanks for ignoring me."

Said Lincoln, with an indifferent expression on his face and then going quiet.

[Activating Skill 'Energy Detection'.]

[.....]

"Shit! How did I forget this skill?"

Lincoln asked himself as he slapped his forehead, not believing that he had made such a rookie mistake.

As soon as the 'Skill' was activated, Lincoln closed his eyes and began to breathe deeply to feel the presence of everything around him. After doing so, it didn't take him five seconds and he could already sense several enemies a little way away. However, he concentrated on five presences that were close to where he was standing.

(It sucks, I was like a crazy person, walking around for practically half an hour and I couldn't find anything at all. Then the 'Skill' goes and does it in five seconds).

Lincoln thought, slightly annoyed at having been made a fool of by the system, which could have done this from the start.

Lincoln took a deep breath, trying to control the frustration growing inside him. He decided not to waste any more time lamenting and focused his attention on the five presences that the 'Energy Detection' skill had revealed.

"Okay, now that I know where they are, I'll have to proceed with caution."

Lincoln pondered to himself as he worked out a plan in his mind.

After approaching the goblin, Lincoln had hidden behind a car.

(Now I have to try to find a way of capturing them one by one, without attracting too much attention.)

Lincoln thought, as he stared at the goblins who were standing too close to each other. However, just as he thought about it, the system appeared again without his permission.

*SFX for something appearing*

[Would you like another recommendation?]

[YES]/[NO]

After that screen appeared in front of him, just like that, Lincoln gave a short sigh and, without wasting any more time, confirmed it.

*SFX for something being squeezed*

[....]

[The skill 'Stealth' has been recommended.]

[....]

[Would you like to activate this, Skill?]

[YES]/[NO]

*SFX for something being squeezed*

[The 'Stealth' Skill has been activated.]

[....]

An electronic sound went off in his mind.

[A 'Secondary mission' has been created.]

Objective: Capture the Goblin without attracting attention.

Reward: 1 PC and 1 PH