Morning light entered through curtains of the cramped hotel room.
Mira was asleep sprawled across the bed,hugging a pillow tighter than she ever hugged her brother.
Kaito sat by the window,his jacket tossed over a chair,scrolling through the translucent blue interface he only see.
Alright..Lets see what this thing can do."
Focusing on the thought that had appeared in his mind ever since he woke up.
Status Window
Pin!
The blue digital panel appeared before his eyes.
[Status Window]
Name: Kaito Sakurama
Level: 2
Title:N/A
Race:Human
Class: Unawakened
Core Energy:3%
Stats
Vitality:6
Strength: 9
Core Trait: _
Support Stats
Core energy: 2
Agility:10
[Unallocated Points: 10]
Skills
Double Flash(Lv1-Instantly traverse short distances using compressed Core Energy)
Basic combat(Passive)-Reaction speed enhanced during hostile intent.
"So,i can really just add points like in video games?"
He stare with disbelief,but one attribute caught his attention.
Strength
His thumb hovered over Strength. Kaito slammed every available point into it.
[+10 Points Allocated]
[Current Strength:19]
Instantly, his hand felt… heavier,dense.
"Holy s***,that's definitely not normal."
"Hehehe!!!"he jerked his fist around with exictment.
Around 12:26,Kaito decided to take a walk outside since today is his day off,his sister have gone to school few hours ago.
He reported yestarday's incident to a nearby association a an hour ago.Hands in pocket and lost in thought,he walked pass an alley way where he hear noises of stuggle and a threatened female scream.
"Someone.Please,Help!!!"
Three men surrounded a young woman.The first man held a wristband that seemed expensive,another violantly snapped her bag and the last one never stopped talking.
"Come on,miss just a few credits,hehe"
"Please,leave me alone"she continuosly cried.
"Hey dont you think you guys are overdoing it,you are suppose to rob at nght not in the middle of the day."
They both turned,he got their attention
"Hey is it me or am i hallucinating,i can feel a thing from that brat."
"Beats me,he must be a zero grader.Two of the men whisper over each other.
"Look Pal,I dont wanna do anything piece of trash like you"they laughed.
Kaito stared at the terrified young woman then at the men."Guess you leave me not choice"
[Emergency Quest: Protect the Civilian]
Objective: Defeat all enemies and ensure the civilian's safety.
Reward: 250 EXP | +1 Stat Point |
Random Skill Upgrade
ChancePenalty for Failure: Civilian death = HP -50% for 24 hours
"Huh...Emergency Quest?"Kaito hesitated.
"HEY,HEY!!Enough you spacing out."the first man threw energy blasters towards Kaito.
Instinct took over before thought could catch up.. He rolled to the side as the blaster fired, the beam sizzling past where his head had been seconds before.His fist was already connected to the man's jaw.
"One down,two to go."he said while starring at his fist.
The second man swung a heavy metal pipe at Kaito's head. Kaito effortlessly grabbed it one hand, feeling the metal vibrate under his grip. His muscles tensed, his arm burned, but he twisted it. The thug's hands slipped, and the metal pipe slipped from his fingers, clattering to the ground. The man stumbled back, eyes wide.
The third took out a gun from his jacket,Kaito could tell it was radiating with Core Energy.He didn't waste time to find out what the what can come out of the gun.
DoubleFlash
Before the man could aim properly,Kaito's leg connected to the man's neck,slamming him to nearby trash bins.
The man hug scrambled to his feet, clutching at his neck and glaring at Kaito with pure rage. His two companions were already staggering backward.
"Damn it! You little-!" the first yelled, wiping blood from his lip.
"Forget this! Let's get out of here!" the second shouted, dragging the first along.
They ran down the alley, swearing and cursing Kaito .He's attention turned to the young woman he just saved.
His eyes widened as he got a proper look at the girl he just saved.She had long,straight blonde hair that flowed smoothly to her back.Crystalline silver eyes,and wore a navy blue dress that fell gracefully above her knees.
"You..you are incredible,her voice trembling."Even without core energy you fought bravely."
"I did martial arts back in high school,i knew what i was doing."he said said rubbing the back of his hand.
She gave him a smile,brushing a strand of hair blonde hair behind her ear."I..i dont know how to thank you.Most people wouldn't stepped in."
Again Kaito's eyes analyzed her once again."Uh...lets get you home."he said nervously "Cant expect a girl to walk alone after what just happened."She nodded walking beside him.
She lived in the Shirokane District of Minato Ward a place only the rich and noble afforded to stay.
Kaito wasn't from there.
He was from Minato's lower block,near the Shiba industrial zone,a side of Tokyo no one filmed movies.
A place where sunlight has to fight its way through the close buildings.
As they walked ,he could help but think of how much the country has changed over years.
Japan wasn't the same anymore, Tokyo 's every district is almost like it's own contry.Everything still ran in yen,but the numbers were insane.1 000 yen for a drink,5 000 for lunch, 10 000 for lunch and that's normal here.People throw around money like it's nothing.
His eyes darted around.
People from places like this are celebrities,the wealth and all kinds of important people you can think of.I guess i just saved a princess.
Two guards in black uniforms stood on front of a gigantic gate and when they saw her they immediently straightened.
"Welcome back,Lady Aris,"one of them said bowing.
"Lady?Kaito blinked.
The young woman who now appears to be Aris turned to him. "Thank you for escorting me.That was really kind of you."
"Wait ...Lady Aris?Kaito repeated,his eyes darted between the gate and her.
"You didn't mention you were a noble or something!"
She teasingly responded."You didn't ask."
The gate opened.Beyond it,a courtyard wide with white surface corridors and green average grass.In the middle lied a enormous mansion
"Right.Guess this is where i say goodbye."Kaito rubbed his neck awkwardly.
"You can come in.Atleast let me thank you properly."
"Oh no i am good."If i step in there i might get arrested for breathing too loudly."
Hehehe!
She laughed.
"You're really going to turn down a noble's gratitude?"
A tall muscular man in formal black suit approach.
"Lady Aris,your father has been expecting you."the man said,his eyes onto Kaito like he senses danger.
Aris nodded,then looked back to Kaito."Thank you again.I wont forget what you did today,maybe i will repay you someday."
"Just dont walk walk into alleyways as shortcuts again,ok."
She smiled."Noted."
Kaito made his way out of the luxurious ward.He turned one last time witnessing Aris waving at him as the gate slowly closes.
KLONK!