Chapter 3 - Immortality Is All I Ask ... (1/2)
The voice suddenly went silent. The world suddenly stopped. All that was moving stilled, even the birds were frozen in their flight. The color drained from the world, becoming monochrome, black and white.
”What!”
Will was again surprised and left bewildered at what was happening around him. What seemed to be a man in dark oriental style robes appeared in front of Will, he was taller than Will and wore a red dragon's face mask. It was Modus. There was something intriguing, yet daunting about his presence. Will immediately could tell that this man was not a normal person, he was powerful. His very being exuded an aura of supercilious authority.
”I am Modus,” said the darkly clad man.
”Who are you?” Will was brought out of his paralysis of bewilderment.
”As I said, I am Modus. Understand this –I hate repeating myself.” The man replied.
Will was nervous; he was not sure how he should deal with the situation. He rarely felt nervous, and he had never met a man such as this before. Will knew that he had to be careful and fully mindful in what he said to Modus.
”Then, what are you?” Will asked.
”I am an administrator of the system. I oversee the function of the system here on earth.”
”Why then, Sir, have you come to me?”
”Young man –I have come to make a deal with you.”
Modus was pleased that Will was polite.
”Now, I will talk to you. I will tell you this once –Do NOT interrupt me when I am speaking to you! Is that clear?” Modus was serious and stern.
Will nodded his head as fast as possible. He was afraid of what might happen should he disobey Modus.
”The Conquest System only comes to a world once that world has reached a certain level of development. When the system first becomes a part of a world, It will induct specific individuals into the system from day one. These individuals are given abilities and levels. They are given the choice of which kind of class they want. Once the class has been chosen, they are officially part of the system and permanently under my control. –You are different.”
”Different? What did I do?” Will thought. He was frightened and was wondering what would happen.
”Usually, individuals are given a class that is within the individual's chosen parameters. If not, they are given a random class that is chosen by the system to suit the individual's body type and character. There are millions of classes that may be chosen or allocated. –You are an anomaly, because of three things.
Firstly, you possess a Duos Class. This is a class that uses both Qi and Mana energy types. This usually happens when an individual has upgraded their class at a higher level. Very few individuals have a Duos Class, even once they have reached higher levels.
Secondly, you have been allocated a title that gives you two classes. This too usually happens in the higher levels of an individual's conquest.
Thirdly, and most notably, both classes that you, young man, have chosen both have something pertaining to a Dao. These classes facilitate an individual's ability to gain knowledge and understanding of the laws of nature. These classes are called Cultivator Classes and are the rarest and profound. Achieving one of these classes is not surprising; however, you are the first within the system within and all outside this world to have all three cases. Additionally, you are an individual who obtained two Duos Classes at the beginning of the conquest in this world. The reason why you were awarded the title, in the beginning, is because you realized the duality factor and included a search for a Dao within your specified parameters.
Together, these have made you unique and different from all other individuals currently in the system. I predict that you will affect the balance that is maintained within the system. Do you understand what I have said?”
Will nodded in acknowledgment and gulped at the overwhelming statements. This 'system' was too vast for him to imagine, but he understood what he had been told.
”Good,” continued Modus, ”It is impressive that you have remained attentive and seem to understand all that I have said. You were a good choice.
Under normal circumstances, an individual would not be given such power so easily. However, I am willing to allow you to receive all that you requested, including the second class. I will add some restrictions to the sword class, but they will nullify as you level up.
In exchange, I ask for something in return. You must agree to the exchange before I will tell you what it is that I ask. Think carefully. What I ask requires discipline, diligence, and endurance. You will have to forfeit your life to the cause, as it will be risked. -Do you accept?”
Will's eyes gleamed with excitement. He loved grinding in his games. Modus' words resonated within him. Will nodded again.
”Mortal humans are too easy,” Modus thought to himself.
”Very well, I will explain how Daoism work within this world's system.”
Modus signaled Will to follow him and the two of them walked through the paused world as Modus instructed Will in the ways of Daoism. It felt like an entire day to Will by the time that Modus had finished instructing him. It was as if Will had been stranded without water, and the knowledge that Modus imparted to him was a spring of water that quenched his long-lasting thirst for knowledge and understanding. For Modus it was only a drop of water, but to Will, the knowledge and understanding were like a waterfall flowing into an oasis in a desert. It would take Will sometime before he fully understood all that Modus explained, but he now had a starting point. When their long conversation drew to a close, Modus left a reluctant Will. Will did not want Modus to leave. He still had much to learn about the system, because Modus didn't explain anything regarding the system to Will. Moreover, Will still didn't know what Modus wanted him to do as his part of their exchange.
Will had already agreed to risk his life for Modus; nonetheless, he began to feel some regret not knowing what exactly it was that he had agreed to. Modus understood Will's thoughts but was not going to reveal his plans to Will at this time.
”When your body has been changed according to your classes; the information about the system will flow into your mind. Be grateful, individuals usually are left to their own devices regarding this. I have decided to help your world, which is why I have shared this with you.” said Modus.
Will's stomach sank. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this absurd statement. What should he be grateful for, a dance of death in a game that ensured his end? Will was no fool. Though he was excited about the abilities and knowledge that he was going to receive, he knew that there was a great price to pay.
”Um...” Will was not sure if it would be alright to say something, especially what he wanted to ask. But he summed up the courage and spat it out.
”I am grateful for everything you have done, -but what exactly do you gain out of all of this? I feel hesitant and uncomfortable not knowing what exactly I will be doing everything for.”
Modus looked at the young man before him for a moment.