LEVEL UP

UNSEEN DANGER

“As expected, he would not succeed,” the shirtless boy thought as he turned around. There was nothing to do here. The robot would never harm a human.

He turned to go when he heard the pale boy by his side shout.

“Look…”

He pointed, and everyone followed the line of his finger to the torso of the robot, where a thin, slightly visible line could be seen.

As the robot moved a little, it fell, its upper body separating from the lower part.

Silence swept through the crowd as they glanced at Roshan.

“Monster.”

That was the word they all thought.

Previously widened eyes narrowed in disgust.

“He was just lucky,” Bahr said with a grunt and walked away.

Roshan was on his knees from the slight pain in his muscles as he levelled up.

Multiple dings went off in his head.

[Quest Completed]

[Quest Reward: Overall Level Up]

[Level Up Initiating]

[HOST LEVEL: Level 13]

[HOST RACE: Greater Human]

[CURRENT ABILITY: None]

[STRENGTH: 25]

[AGILITY: 25]

[SPEED: 25]

[STAMINA: 25]

[‹Mage Status›]

[Mage Level: 2]

[Mage Abilities Activated]

[Poison Element: 7]

[Mana Control: 0]

[HP: [300/300]]

[Exp Points: [0/300]]

[Skills Unlocked]

[Energy Absorption: Level 4]

[Refill: Level 4]

[Crystal Iris: Level 4]

[SP: [300/300]]

He looked at his status and smiled. So this was the overall level up.

He picked himself up and walked to the exit, not noticing the crowd behind him.

It was dark, and he needed to get home soon.

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“Where is this child,” a bald old man thought as he paced back and forth in front of the door.

Yes, he told him to go train with the other kids, but it was already getting late.

“This boy will be the death of me,” he grumbled and turned back inside.

“At least let me prepare some food,” he said as he entered the kitchen.

Moments later, a knock was heard from outside.

The old man frowned and opened the door.

Behind the door was a black haired boy with a smile plastered on his face.

His nice clothes had turned to rags, stained with blood.

“Boy, where have you been,” the old man glared as he took in the sight before him.

“At least let me inside, old man.”

Roshan went in and collapsed on the bed. His body felt fine, but the fight had taken a mental toll on him, and he was exhausted.

He knew his caretaker would not allow him to rest until he explained. The man looked like he would skin him at any moment. With a deep breath, he sat up and started.

“I fought with a Level 13 training bot,” he said and grinned. The grin disappeared when the man continued to frown.

“Do not joke with me, boy. Tell me who did this to you.”

Fyi would not believe a word he said. How could this boy, who looked so weak that he could not sense any mana from him, fight a Level 13 opponent.

“I am serious. I did fight a Level 13,” Roshan said as he frowned. He had no reason to lie about it.

Much to his annoyance, the old man burst out laughing. How could this boy fight a Level 13. He even looked serious about it.

He laughed harder until he started to cough.

“Ahh… ahh… if you do not want to tell me, do not worry. You really fought a Level 13,” he said, laughing loudly.

With light giggling, he went into the kitchen.

“Pfffftt… a Level 13, really.”

Roshan was annoyed. He had been looking forward to talking about his achievement, but it looked like the old man did not believe him at all.

Anyway, he did not care. At least he got his rewards. Maybe he would try sparring with the other kids next. That robot was pretty tough.

His sword was filled with cracks after his last attack.

He would need a new weapon, but he needed money too.

What was on his mind now was his dinner, but what he needed was a long, refreshing shower.

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On a planet not far from Earth, two scaly creatures walked closer, looking around.

They were the height of two average humans put together. One was taller than the other.

They could be mistaken for humans if not for their abnormal height, jagged teeth, sharp claws, and scaly skin.

“Boss, I do not think it is here,” the shorter Deagi said as he frowned. They had been searching for the mysterious object for days on this planet, mostly with him doing the work. Three circular, rock like substances were around his forearms, two on his right arm and one on his left. Another one was slowly forming on that arm. In a matter of weeks, it would be complete.

He would become a four rings, and that was why he followed this other Deagi.

“Keep quiet. I can feel it. It is closer,” the taller Deagi said. A total of seven rings could be seen on his forearms, and one was slowly forming on his left arm.

Yes, he would be an eight ring.

“That is what you have been saying for days,” the four rings grumbled.

“What did you say,” the seven rings frowned as he looked at him.

“Nothing, boss. I said it was good that you could feel it getting closer,” the shorter one said as he flinched and moved away.

The seven rings had clearly heard him, but how could he blame him. He too was getting fed up with the situation. This would be the last day of the search. How would he present himself if he came back empty handed.

A glimpse of light appeared in the distance.

Was that it.

What they had been searching for was there.

“Dejrahl, you idiot, come here,” he barked in excitement.

This was the chance.

With that weapon, human hope was gone. They would kill themselves without us having to do anything.

He laughed at the thought.

His laughter grew louder, sounding manic. The four rings arrived and looked at his boss.

What was so funny.

He did not know what was funny but decided to laugh along.

They both laughed, one at a realization, the other because he was too foolish to understand.

Until.

“Dejrahl. You fool. Why are you laughing. Go to that place and search for what I told you,” the seven rings frowned as he pointed toward the distant light.

Dejrahl flinched and ran in the direction of the finger.

The frown turned into a smile.

“Dejrahl, I am sorry, but your life force will be needed,” he said without a hint of remorse as he burst into laughter again.

Human existence was in danger.