Chapter 10 - Tier 3 Black Scaled Gorilla (2/2)

”Devil... not even I am this cruel as to insult one's manhood...”

”Never have I met a being that has brought me this low, with just words. There is no point in rampaging like this anymore.” The ape spoke as it suddenly phased through the ground.

”...”

***

”...” aren't I supposed to be dead by now?

[skill acquired: crushing words lvl 6(97.1)]

I looked to the ground with my face deadpanned. This is not how this encounter works... I am supposed to be mauled to death by a rampaging ape?

Doesn't this mean that my protagonist will never unlock his special physique and will forever remain as a slightly underpowered protagonist? DID I JUST F.U.C.K UP THE PLOT?!?!

'SHIT! I need to get out of here before people start to remember my face!'

I ran the hell out of the area, rushing through the small disaster zone, finally making my way towards the restaurant. Even though there was such a large commotion just a kilometre away, the restaurant is still so lively! There are still a ton of people eating and drinking here! How did they not notice the demon ape?

Suddenly a waiter walked up to me. ”Mr, you seem to be panicked. Don't worry, a tier 3 demon beast cannot penetrate the restaurant's protective array. By any chance do you have a reservation?”

He is so damn calm...

”Yes I do, 11:45, I should be with 'Mickey'.”

The waiter looked through a list which was on his tablet. ”O, just this way sir. You are a tad bit early but no problems.”

The waiter guided me to a medium sized table and poured me a glass of sparkling water, leaving after he gave the menu.

The interior of the restaurant was covered with beautiful paintings and sculptures, just as described in the novel. The walls were white, and the sun reflected its gentle rays across the room. It wasn't annoying for me since I just happened to have sunglasses. But as I looked at the paintings, I felt a sense of euphoria.

The paintings felt so lively, so powerful. A painting of an ocean held so much vast details and intricate strokes. Each stroke had a sense of power and knowledge stored within it. The visionary insights were in no way lacking, if I can just focus on the paintings for an hour I can probably learn I thing or two...

[comprehended tier 3 aura: Grand Tempest Of The Oceans]

To be honest, nothing feels real right now. This is stuff that I have dreamed about, written about and fantasised about. Like hell I am going to let this go to waste! I will fix the plot! I will fix the romance! I will live a good life! NO MORE HOLDING BACK!

What I am feeling is real. These people are real. My opportunities are real.

I am not just going to go about with these random goals, I am going to do what I wasn't able to last time around. Deathbed? Goodbye!

I am going to finish the story with a perfect ending. No more lucking out.

***

”So you are saying that a kid insulted a demon away?”

”Vice-principal Feng... it is just as you say. We have witnesses, but none have seen his face.”

”Bring him to me, he is going to become my personal student. Finally someone that makes me interested!”