Chapter 13: Mission starts 2
Chapter 13 Mission starts 2
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A bursting light immediately covered my Spirit Eyes as I woke up. As I opened my eyes, I could feel a strange feeling in my body which made me recall what I saw when I first gained consciousness.
Host: Fei
Age: approximately 10 years old (according to bone density)
Strength: 510 kg
Reflex: 210 kph
Speed: 110 kph
Ether: 10
Status: Bound Soul… Primary Immortal
Abilities: Heightened senses (intermediate), Enhanced muscles (primary), Exoskeleton (primary), Blood Manipulation (primary), Spirit Eyes (50 meters)
I noticed that when my Ether stats reach 10, 10 points were also added to my stats points.
I open and close my fists trying to feel the strength coursing through my veins.
"I think I have reached another realm with this." I thought while trying to focus on my strength.
As my Spirit Eyes checked my body, I could see a subtle change that has happened deep within.
And this change made me feel elated.
As soon as I focused, I find my surroundings moving really slowly. I now knew how to control my reflexes to the point that I am able to do it consciously this time. It does not show any of my abilities but I could already do it.
My vision then landed on the glowing stone on my side.
"It seems that after what I absorbed I have not gotten even half of the content of this thing…"
I put down the multicolored gem and then once again checked my belongings. I could already detect movements coming from the other room.
"I guess, it's time to go…" I muttered as I could deduce that I passed out for about 4 hours judging from what is happening outside.
I did not hesitate to gather my stuff put on my clothes and quickly walked out of my room.
As soon as I got out, I saw Big Sister Xhiling also walking out of her room.
"Eh? You're already prepared huh… Good, let's head out now." she said as we both walked out of the inn.
In the village square, we could already see a group of people gathered.
I have never seen this bunch of people so I just quietly followed behind Big Sister Xhiling.
"Oh… So you guys are also going to participate in this?" I suddenly heard a slightly familiar tone from behind us.
When I turn around, I saw a group of men and women wearing some kind of black gear on their bodies. When I saw their faces, I immediately recognize them to be the rich young people whom we met at that market.
"You two are only wearing that?" a young woman behind the young leader of the group suddenly asked while pointing at us.
I then noticed that most of the people in the square are wearing some kind of heavy-looking armor and intimidating weapons.
A slight smile appears on Big Sister Xhiling's beautiful face before she answered.
"I am not someone who likes to fight in the frontlines… and my little brother here is also too young to be a shield…"
Her words made the rest of the people nod their heads.
"Even so, without proper gear, you two are still going to die in there…" the young leader of the group said while patting a long black blade on his side.
I could tell that the blade is powered by Ether particle in which I could see a wisp of its aura gushing out from its scabbard.
"What a nice weapon…" I subconsciously muttered.
The young man seems to have heard my words as a confident smile was plastered on his handsome face.
"They're here!" Big Sister Xhiling suddenly said as she walked towards another group.
I saw the cyan-robed women and their entourage walking in our direction.
The three young women are now wearing breastplates which seem to be made from some kind of beast scales.
Although I could see the cyan robe inside their armor, they look heroic with their armor and weapon on.
"Sister Yan… Are you only wearing that?" Xin Mei asked with a hint of worry in her tone.
"Hehe… You should not look down on my armor. It may look like thin and all, but it will not lose to your heavy armor when it comes to safety…" Big Sister Xhiling said with confidence.
I could not help but roll my eyes at her antics. I knew that she is just wearing some plain clothes, how could she be wounded by her attackers back then in the forest then?
Of course, I did not want to burst her bubble, so I just kept my mouth shut.
Soon, I noticed that Shaman person walking in the middle of the square along with some armored guards.
"Everyone is now here! Since we have already distributed your most important weapon, I want everyone to get ready to depart!" he called out.
He then gave a short speech on how important it is to eliminate the black mist and its danger. He then gave some empty promises but I could see the expression on the people around me being riled up.
I suddenly noticed another group entering while that Shaman person is talking. It was actually Scarface Jiang and his party.
They look strong and imposing with their gears and all just like everyone.
It seems that he noticed me as he gave me a nod.
I also nodded back to greet him.
After that speech, we all began to move by the group toward the forest in the southern part of the village.
According to the briefing, they told us that the source of the black mist could be seen in this direction.
"Hey, Little Fei… It seems that we are the only ones who are underdressed in this party." Big Sister Xhiling said in a joking tone.
"Yeah… I think we should have prepared more…" I replied with a wry smile.
"Hehe… I have already checked the map… If we wear or carry such heavy armor while traversing the back mountain then we would not have strength to fight against any enemy…" she whispered.
I nodded my head as I could see the logic of her deduction.
Soon, our large group reached a clearing and quickly noticed a few of the people panting heavily with thick sweat covering their foreheads.
While everyone was resting, a few stood guard.
I could already notice everyone taking off their heavy armor as they got seated with their teams.
We seem to have walked for around 2 hours, and the distance we took is already a bit far from the village.
I noticed that almost everything around us has traces of death.
"This is near an old ruin… It is said that the ruin was once a bustling town in the old world." Big Sister Xhiling explained as she got seated beside me.
"We should be alert… This place is not that safe anymore." She muttered.
Among our large group, I noticed some people wearing soldier's armor just like the one I was wearing when I first opened my eyes.
Though it is a bit unfamiliar to me, I still feel a hint of nostalgia deep in my subconscious mind.
"Those people are soldiers that have served in the war…" she explained while showing a hint of pondering in her eyes.
While resting, I suddenly noticed movements from the edge of my Spirit Eyes.
I quickly grabbed my dagger and became alert as I used my other senses to detect the creatures outside my range.
"Little Fei… are you alright?" she suddenly asked with a knitted brow.
"Danger is coming…" I muttered in a low voice.
"Really? From where?" she asked while showing a hint of doubt while looking around.
"50 meters… in those directions…" I pointed in the direction on my right.
"Southern direction…" she muttered while showing a deep frown.
"Are you sure?" she asked seriously.
"Wolf-like head with a lizard tail…" I said as I slowly stand up.
Those creatures are already slowly moving toward us in an orderly manner.
"Strange Wolves…" she muttered.
"Everyone! Enemy at my six!" she suddenly shouted.
Everyone in the area was alerted and quickly gets ready for a battle.
I noticed a deep frown appearing on that Shaman person as she squinted while looking at us.
"Are you sure? Our scouts have not reported anything." a soldier said while showing a hit of doubt.
But before he could ask more, we all heard a sound signal.
As most of the people in this group are soldiers, many already knew the meaning of such a signal.
"Enemy is coming! Everyone get ready to fight."
As everyone scuttled to battle, I noticed that the Shaman person showing a hint of annoyance in his eyes.
His expression could not escape my spirit eyes as I felt a strange aura coming from him when my Spirit Eyes landed on him a few minutes ago.
I felt that something is weird with that guy and my gut feeling is telling me that he is doing something that he should not be doing.
When I analyze the invisible aura coming from him, I immediately realized what it actually is.
"Bait?… Are those components made of blood from some kind of beast mixed with that of humans…" I muse as I observe the situation deeply.
But I did not have time to think deeply as the commotion in the camp became restless.
"Little Fei! Get ready to fight!" Big Sister Xhiling shouted as she already grabbed her weapons and positioned herself behind a boulder.
I followed behind her, but I did not let my Spirit Eyes wander around and just locked into that Shaman guy.
Something is wrong with that person and whatever is happening right now, I know that he got something to do with it.
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