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The rest of the night passed by as Jun spent his time meditating. He did not use the already learned skill Aura since it takes too much energy unlike from manual training.

Jun also paid attention to his skill levels. Except for Rob, Threaten, Execute, Melee-Weapon Mastery, and Howling Rage, most of his skills were at max level even though he didn't do anything to level them up.

Normally, he needed to use the skill for some time before he gained enough mastery to raise the skill level. Then why did the system set it at the max level? Should he be happy? Of course not! A skill's effects could be increased when it reaches a higher level. Even though the increase wasn't that high, an increase is still an increase.

With his skills at max level, he was prevented from raising it to a higher level and receiving a slight increase in power. On paper, having max skills appear exceptional but that also means, you've reached the limit and couldn't improve anymore.

Is this also special treatment by the system? Or a direct obstruction to his growth? Even though he wanted to know the reason, Yetu never spoke to him nor even showed his presence around. It was like he was gone except for the system being left for him as a gift.

Although Yetu wasn't responsive, the side quest 'Stranger Trouble' still continued to go on.

Jun continued to ponder what to do with the skill cap obstructions while he meditated. He wouldn't find the answer immediately, but he had to something about it soon.

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On the streets of a certain subdivision, there were numerous spiked barricades facing outwards, creating a maze and serves to block anything from advancing hastily inside the subdivision. Also, there were barrels of fire scattered around the street that illuminated the area. Inside the houses were lit fuel lamps that kept the dining table bright enough to see what you're sticking your fork into.

The two guards stationed at the top of a jeepney, blocking the entrance of the subdivision, chatted with each other as they shared a piece of bread. Below their wooden chairs were two cups of smoking hot coffee.

”The town sure is lively earlier with all those commotions around. What do you think happened?”

”I have no clue and I'm not interested. We have our own problems and we can't delay it any longer. The resources nearby were getting depleted by them. If we don't find somewhere to look for supplies we would have no choice but confront them. Marcus is a bastard but as long as we play by his rules, we should be safe.”

”Goddamn right,” said the other man as he stood up and unzipped his pants. He chatted as he did what he had to do, seconds later water gushing could be heard. ”Well to be fair, If I became a Lord too, I would probably do the same thing. I mean, everyone else probably will, right? Who wouldn't? The power to command people and...” As the man continued talking, he felt a breeze passed him by. He shivered and could feel his body hair raising. ”Ugh, it's cold. We really need a better jacket if they insist that we stay for nightshifts.”

The man took a bite of already cold bread and picked up the cup of coffee on the roof of the jeepney. When he got up, he noticed that his partner was as pale as snow.

”Hey, are you okay? You should drink the coffee before it gets cold. What the f*ck?”

A giant bat that sized around one foot was biting the back portion of his partner's head. If it were a cat instead of a giant bat, it would have looked cute and comical, but the glowing tooth as if absorbing something, frightened the man.

Not a second later, the giant bat flopped down into the jeepney and bounced off to the ground. He gazed at the giant bat as it fell down, missing the subtle movements of his partner's hand. When his partner's eyes opened, both of his eyes glowed ghastly white.

Behind them, a colony of bats was wreaking havoc into the subdivision causing panic screams from numerous houses. People tried to defend themselves but the results after getting swarmed unprepared were inevitable.

A couple sneaked into the rooftop of the mall to play and saw the dark sky above a distant subdivision. It gleamed as if the houses were burning, but it didn't deter the two to stop what they came here for.

After a few days with a lack of proper sleep, Jun decided to not abuse his body and let his mind and body rest. When he took the nap he deserved, his body took this chance to recoup its lack of sleep which made Jun wake up quite late while Marvin was nowhere to be seen.

He didn't look for him neither the girls and just left the town as is while wearing his camouflage cloak.

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”Takaw! Wait for me!”