Carl was stuck between a crossroad. He had to make a decision between living and becoming someone he doesn't want to be, or dying and upholding his pride and honor to the very last moments of his life.Does he want the System? Yes, he did. He felt like he could grow stronger if he had the System. But, did he want to become the saviour of the world, a hero of humanity? That was where his doubts steamed from. He wasn't fit to be called a Symbol. Not after the numerous humans he had killed in the battlefield during the great war in his past life. Was he even fit to wear the body of a human?Carl was confused, however, he reminded himself that his goal was to protect the people around him and to save the world if it needed saving. It wasn't to become a Symbol, neither was it a means to try and deceive himself.It was to rip the massive benefits that came from the System and grow stronger, exponentially. And he was against this whole notion of maintaining one's pride and honor.“I ac

The ranking of Superhumans spanned from E rank all the way up to S rank Superhuman. E rank being the lowest, while S rank stood as the pinnacle.However, the rating for Heroes, devised by the Hero Bureau, comprised of C Class to S Class Heroes. C Class represented a Cadet Class Hero. A title given to those Superhumans still within the Hero Academy. All Cadet Heroes start the academy as D rank Superhumans. They are given a year of vigorous and precarious training to reach the threshold of C rank. Those who fail are then expelled from the academy immediately. While the rest of the cadets carry on their training and exercises in the next year. The requirements for graduation is B rank Superhuman or a high level C rank Superhuman.B Class signified a Basic Class pro Hero. A title given right after graduation from the Hero Academy.To ascend in ranks and become an A Class Hero; an Advanced Class pro Hero, or an S Class Hero; a Special Class pro Hero, one needed to accumulate enough merit

A new blue screen popped up out of nowhere before Carl's eyes, providing a detailed information about the Fireball skill. Carl stared at the blue screen intently.—[Skill: FireballLevel: 2 Type: Active SkillDescription: Conjures a ball of fire that can be shot at targets. Consumes -2 Energy points for each ball of fire conjured.The effectiveness of Fireball and its destructive capabilities has increased. Proficiency: (15.0%)Skill points required for next level up (0/100)]—“One hundred skill points is required?” Carl was taken aback, he suddenly blunted out involuntarily. He examined the blue screen once more, deducing that the proficiency of skills were being influenced by each skill level up.Carl paid close attention to this very skill because this was the only offensive skill that he currently had within his arsenal.He mentally reminded himself to focus more on increasing the level and proficiency of this particular skill, until he was able to get a new one to compliment

This left Carl with [Dash]—his ultimate escape and speed boost skill currently, and [Detoxification]—that could help him increase his resistance to poison or toxic substances and gases, during battle. And last but not the least, [Minor Regeneration]. This skill increases his survivability in battle. It helps to reduce the rate at which he bled while faced off in a heated battle. It also increases the ability for him to recover his lost stamina… and even vitality. [Minor Regeneration] could also fight off the effects of poison or toxic substances and gases, albeit at a slower rate. However, the fact lies that its ability encompasses that of the [Detoxification] skill and even more.Carl had to strike out the [Detoxification] skill, which left him with [Dash] and [Minor Regeneration]. One could increase his Agility stat and speed, and help him maneuver through attacks and dodge incoming assaults. It also served as his trump card in ensuring that he fled away from danger whenever he w

Carl was silent for a while as he gazed at the blue screen with deep scrutiny. The Long Term Quest that he'd been waiting for was finally here. There was something odd about this particular quest! It had a death penalty for failure!However, Carl didn't flinch. He understood the risks behind this path that he chose to trial through. He wasn't afraid to die. But he wasn't planning to die either.After exploring the entire features of the System for several straight hours, Carl felt so exhausted. He yawned as he dove into the comfort of his bed, his eyes closed.Soon he drifted off to sleep.— — —In an office inside the Hero Bureau main headquarters!The silhouettes of two men were revealed inside the office adorned with an intricate interior decor. One of the men sat on a chair behind the desk, while the other man stood in front of him—his head lowered in a respectful manner.The former had grey hair, and a kempt and well trimmed beard that framed his face. Although the grey-haired m