Chapter 145 - 145: Return To The Apocalypse [Part 1.] (1/2)
”What is this...?” Gray asked, a cold sweat flowing down his face.
Together, they stood on top of the naval fleets and watched the sight unfold before them.
Inhuman screeches echoed throughout the city in ruins, flashes of lights could be seen going off everywhere.
Creatures which resembled beasts and monsters could be seen roaming around leaping from building to building and striking the humans which were busy fighting back.
'What the hell is happening?!' He questioned.
A flaming reptilian creature which had caught sight of their ship suddenly hurled a giant flaming ball at them.
*BOOM!*
.
.
.
*WHAM!* *WHAM!*
Punch after punch was hurled at Gray by his self-image, one after another as they fought in the middle of the darkness.
[Immovable Fortress.]
Gray lowered his arms leaving himself wide open before freezing in place.
*Wham!*
As the final punch connected with his face the self-image froze up, making it unable to move.
Immovable Fortress was a move which Gray realised he hadn't given enough credit to. It paused him and made any physical contact done to him also pause in reflex.
It was incredibly useful for hand-to-hand fights as long as the blow he could take wouldn't be too extreme.
[Unpause.]
Gray's head cocked to the side as the blow resumed itself.
With a bit of blood dripping down the side of his mouth, he glared at his self-image who had been completely suspended.
”One for one.” He said
*WHAM!*
He kicked it and it's figure dispersed into thin air.
[Training ended.]
Gray took in a deep breath before looking around. Complete darkness surrounded him.
At first it was unsettling but he had gotten used to it by this point.
”Open the shop.” He said.
[Shop]
[... Shop is open.
Select your choice...
1. Consumables
2. Items
3. Masteries..
4. Weapons <Locked>
...]
'Any new masteries?' He asked.
[Number 3, Masteries]
[Adept Sword Weapon Mastery: 300 Coins]
[Adept Dagger Weapon Mastery: 300 Coins]
[Pause Martial Arts Mastery Progression: 1000 Coins]
[Beginners Mixed Martial Arts Mastery: 300 Coins.]
[Coins Available: 300]
Gray winced before letting out a sigh.
”Things have been too peaceful... I haven't made any progress.” He muttered as he glanced to the right.
[Possessor: Gray Caliber
Race: Chronos
State: Normal.
Level 5
XP Required to Level up: 990/1000
HP: 30/30
Strength: 38
Agility: 39
Stamina: 35
Sense: 27
Points available to distribute: 15]
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[Skills]
[Pause: Level 3]
[Fast Forward: Level 1]
[Mark Of The King: 2nd Stage]
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Gray winced.
”When did I get 100 XP points?”
A tab appeared in front of him.
[Main Quest: Take over the continent claimed by the invaders.]
[Reward:]
[???]
[+1000 Coins]
[+1000 XP]
[Quest Condition: Partly Succeeded.]
[Reward Given:]
[+100 XP]
[+5 Status Points.]
The light orb above Gray known as the system then spoke.
[Quest failed as the continent was not fully taken over.]