9 A choices potential (2/2)

”Oh, by the way... what rank did you get? Mina was your last round for your placements, right?” Kristen had recalled that it was indeed his fifth game to which Riyku confirmed with a nod. ”I have yet to take a look, why?” He replied to her as his eyes shifting around taking note of onlookers. ”Well, I can't be with someone who is weak.” Kristen replied with a teasing gesture to which Riyku smirked, ”Good thing we aren't together.” He teased back as they made their way towards the main office. Whispering chatter mouths about seemed to begin gossiping about the two of them, but Kristen did not pay any attention what so ever. She appeared to be like some kind of lovestruck schoolgirl. Bringing up his wristband he would tap upon the chip to bring up the digital screen. Not a moment later he would navigate towards his personal status screen.

Rank: Polished (180)

Wins: 4

Losses: 1

Draws: 0

Points:2,127

Kristen would take a peek to study the screen before looking up at him. ”I figured you would at least be in the Pro Division, but it is only five games. I'll take it as the fight against me is the reason you even ranked that high in the first place since Polished and Scrub Divisions are easy to get into.” Kristen seemed displeased with the results, but Riyku didn't seem to care much. ”I'll jump ranks in the Death Games.” His confidence was not to be mistaken for arrogance, he never once proclaimed himself as the strongest in the world after all. ”True, as long as you don't die,” Kristen stated firmly as she tugged at him to give him a serious look. ”Yes, I promised you already,” Riyku replied to which a voice came out of nowhere. ”Promised her what?” The voice was none other than the girl who tried to get an interview with him the other day. Again this woman had a pen and paper in hand as if prepared to take notes. Before Riyku would even answer he would sigh heavily, ”Does that information truly pertain to you?” He replied coldly. ”Well, when you put it that way... It does. I am a Reporter in training after all. Any scope is a scope. So, you beat Legend Kristen and then claim her heart not only that but just last night you hospitalized members of the track team for another girl and rumor has it there are some sparks between you and the HeadMistress. Quite the Ladies' Man aren't you? Riyku Von Rosario.” The woman seemed firm in her statement which caused Riyku to snicker and wave his hand about. ”Then you should be careful not to get involved with me, you might end up falling prey,” Riyku replied to which Kristen cleared her throat. ”Flirting with another girl in front of me?” She growled up at Riyku to which Riyku sighed heavily. ”Didn't I tell you last night that whatever feelings you gained throughout the session was not my responsibility,” Riyku replied firmly to her to which she groaned and whined. ”So cold.” She muttered before the woman interrupted. ”Session? Wait... you two are roommates, did you two have intercourse?” Her face tinted pink as she beamed towards them. Kristen's flustered face give her an answer even though Riyku strayed from giving her one.

Quickly the woman would scribble upon the pad. ”This is a massive scope! An unranked man comes out of nowhere and beats down Legend only to plow her in the sheets later!” The reporter seemed excited enough; until Riyku took the pad from her. ”Hey!” She shouted as she struggled to reach the pad. ”Are you trying to damage her reputation?” Riyku's eyes narrowed as he gave off stern and serious expression. ”Riyku?” Kristen spoke softly as she saw his expression; he truly seemed to care even though he was cold about it. ”N-no.” The reporter trembled for a moment. Normally she would never back down, but she knew what he was capable of. A heavy sigh escaped the male's lips, ”If you really want a massive scope. You can put on there that I blackmailed her into being the way she is now.” Riyku would drop the pad into her hands. ”I don't care about my reputation. Never have cared about such things, never will.” Riyku would pull from Kristen and proceed onward; stuffing his hands into his pockets. Kristen seemed too awestruck to stop him, that when he was already entering the building did she realize what just happened. ”You know... It almost appears as if he is hurting inside.” The reporter muttered as she watched him. Kristen looked towards her. ”What do you mean?” She had a clue on what it was about, but there was still so little she knew of him.

”It's the look in his eyes and the Aura about him. There is something missing, something that should be there but is not. It is as if he is longing for something, and yet...” The report fell silent before shaking her head. ”Nevermind. I'll put something good in the next paper. So look forward to it!” She exclaimed before running off. Kristen now left alone to ponder on what just happened. ”I guess I'll return to the room,” Kristen stated to no one in particular before heading off towards the dorms. Riyku, on the other hand, seemed to have entered the main office. There he was greeted with Racheal's smiling face. ”Welcome back.” As usual, the office was dead, empty almost with the exception of her. ”So what brings you here today?” She seemed quite pleased to see his face to which he called out to her, ”Just a registration.” Riyku replied with a smile. ”Oh? Of what kind?” She inquired as he moved towards the counter-top. ”The Death Games.” This caused her eyes to go wide for a second and as she was about to protest he moved to place a finger to her lips. ”I have no say in this, I just need it done otherwise things could get ugly.” From the look in his eyes, Racheal could tell how serious he was. In fact, recalling his data she knew he wasn't going to go down easily either. ”Fine.” She whimpered lightly before turning to her computer and began typing on the computer.

Riyku stepped back and nodded softly. ”Thanks.” He replied. A few moments of silence passed before Racheal called out, ”Done.” Riyku would move back up to the counter. ”So, when is the start date?” Riyku inquired to which Racheal replied, ”Right after the exam period. So if you have any preparations or want to do some training you should do so before the exams.” Racheal replied to which Riyku nodded. ”Thanks.” He would proceed towards the door in which Racheal called out, ”When are you going to come by?” Riyku stopped to think on it for a second. ”Tonight,” Riyku replied before heading out the door. Racheal seemed quite happy with the response. ”Okay.” She called out happily. Riyku stuffed his hands into his pockets and stepped outside the building. Taking a look up at the sky it was almost time for classes to be over for the day. Though his mind was filled with everything that had happened from yesterday till now. ”User Riyku?” Coco called out, almost as if she had been watching the entire time. ”Hm?” Riyku inquired through a hushed groan. ”Training is usually the best way to free yourself from any distractions.” It was as if she had been reading his mind.

”Is there anywhere to train?” Riyku inquired via mental link this time around. ”There is, though I am sure you'll be surrounded by other students,” Coco stated to which Riyku sighed softly. ”It's fine. I just need to keep everything on the down low.” He stated mentally before moving onward. ”Guide me.” He added in which a tracking guide appeared on his UI for him to follow. It wouldn't take long for him to reach the training grounds Coco spoke of; in fact, they were right behind the University. Although, there seemed to be almost no one around. A few stragglers practicing various magic spells on dummy targets. Some people using wooden swords as well as other uses Magic Devices like wands and gloves. ”Which one...” Riyku mused to himself before taking to a station where there was a dummy several meters ahead of him. Since he wasn't trying to draw attention to himself, no one realized he was actually there. It was a good opportunity for him to bring forth his weapons via Weapon Summon. In his right hand was his Trainee Steel Sword, and in his left was his Traniee Atomic Gun. The weight of the blade and the gun wasn't anything shy of being heavy. Raising the gun upward he would angle it at the dummy. The dummies were similar to straw figures; however, the material used was something similar to a jelly substance. Riyku could take that from a first glance, as well as how the Magic used on them seemed to have high resistance and the blunt force from blades repelled off while making the dummies' body ripple like water. It was the perfect practice partner, but who knew what would happen if he were to strike it.

”Coco, what can you tell me about the dummies?” Riyku inquired just to see if she had any information. ”Well, what I can pull from on record is that the Dummies are made of something similar to silicon. They are enhanced with extreme resistance to all magic types and have a high resistance to physical damage as well. All damage taken is migrated back into the atmosphere which is one of the enhancements; this also aids in making sure the dummy is no destroyed. However... the Dummies also have a self-regeneration enhancement just in case.” With a slight nod, the male would pull the trigger. The sounds of gunfire echoing throughout the training grounds as he continued to pull the trigger several times. Though, once he heard a 'click' and a 'beep' he figured that he was out of ammo. ”Hmm...” He mused lightly, ”User Riyku, your Trainee Atomic Gun is built with a recharge that takes the matter into its clip. Therefore, you must wait for the recharge to end before you can use it again. This will only take about sixty seconds.” Coco seemed to explain to which he nodded lightly before lowering the weapon and dashing towards the dummy. Indeed it had regenerated from the minor damage it had taken; swinging the blade from left to right over and over before coming overhead would cause the dummy to ripple as if migrating the damage taken.

After sixty seconds had passed the male would leap back away from the dummy. A thought went through his mind as he wondered what he could do in with a combination of these two weapons. 'Shadow Step.' The male's body would seep into the shadows before arising from underneath the dummy. Bringing the Trainee Steel Sword upward as he sliced through it. Having arched his back in the process he would angle the Trainee Atomic Gun at the dummy, and release the entire clip before finishing his flip and gracefully landing upon the ground.

'Active Skill Learned: Shadow Surprise. Lv1'

The text that appeared upon his UI caused his brow to rise. So, he could learn skills by simply testing out various combo methods? Did that mean he could come up with various skills? Regardless; he now drew in a crowd who were all glancing upon him. His eyes shifting from left to right before lowering his weapons to his side. ”I guess that does it for today.” In truth, it only felt like he practiced for half an hour, but maybe it was even less. He was thinking about leaving; but what would he do? Well, there was always returning to the shopping district; he had yet to browse for weapons or even finish taking a look at all the accessories from the shop from before. It was settled after moments of debating. He would head back into the shopping district; leaving the training grounds he would make sure no one was around before using 'Weapon Return' to return his weapons to his inventory.

Making his way out of the campus he came across the girl who had warned him about the person in first place on the ranking and Lira who were walking side by side while leaving the campus on their own. ”Guess classes ended.” Riyku thought to himself as he made his way towards the gate and proceeded in the opposite direction of them. A single hand stuffed into his pocket yet again while he made his way down the sidewalk and proceeded onward towards the shopping district. Bringing up his wrist with his ID band on it he would tap upon the chip of his wristband which brought up the display like before; however, he would navigate towards the school page in order to see if there were any assignments today. None seemed to have appeared yet so he closed out the display. His focus returned to the path before him, taking note of many people going places. His thoughts were what kind of weapons should he focus on buying and what accessories should he look for. As well as if he should check up on his Suit order.