Chapter 46 - Leaderboard (1/2)

The first one, [Footwork], aka 'basic footwork skills', of which if anyone only looked at its skill name, they would realize that it was pretty 'broad' by itself.

As its name suggested, 'footwork' was the way someone used their 'feet' in sports, dancing, fighting, and so on.

As for the skill's ability, it was a passive skill that would increase the owner's capability and familiarity with the footwork. In other words, Jeremy would be able to learn and develop his footwork faster by some degrees.

Regarding developing the skill into the next level, Jeremy decided to upgrade and practice his footwork in the direction of fighting-related footwork, be it advancing, dodging, or retreating; he would have to develop his footwork step by step slowly.

Actually, Jeremy knew quite some decent footwork skills, as he had occasionally sparred with his 'subordinates' in his previous life.

So, if he tried those footwork techniques again this time, its levels might jump up quite some levels...

Now, the second skill, [Ambidextrous], as its name suggested, Jeremy would be able to use his two hands with more sync and could familiarize himself with his two hands better.

Currently, Jeremy might be able to use his two hands quite well, like when he used his two hands to cast two spells simultaneously, but he knew all too well that they were not equal yet; as there was still a long way to go before they were completely equal in dexterity.

Even in his past life, Jeremy had to spend his free time for almost an entire era of practice in ambidextrous before he could finally bring his two hands into an absolute equal level.

That's the two main reasons he decided to buy [Ambidextrous]. It was akin to a 'tool' or 'convenience' to help him practice his two hands to reach the same level as in his previous life faster.

Lastly, the lesser reason was that this skill also had some usefulness in his current situation; Jeremy had to wield a spear instead of magic as his primary weapon to fight with the outlanders.

Those three reasons alone had ranked the [Ambidextrous] skill to be a must-buy skill for Jeremy.

The third and last skill was an active skill called [Disguise]; this skill let Jeremy change his outward appearance into other people's ones, that was... with some side effects.

This skill might not seem that useful, but it could actually be a life-saving skill in a time of crisis.

Even if it was a short duration of 5 minutes, but if used appropriately, it could certainly take down even a formidable foe.

'Alright, it's time for the last part, Leaderboard.'

Upon focusing on the [Leaderboard] option, the interface suddenly changed into another one...

...

[Leaderboard]

Zone: 82,364

Survivors: 8,294

Your Ranking: 1st Place ????

[Your ranking has been ranked according to your total Survival Points earned]

...

'I'm first? Not surprising at all, for I've earned more than 13,000 SP. No one should have successfully cleared a do...'

”Whatcha doin'? You've been standing here for almost 15 minutes, ya know.”

Came a deep voice of a man wearing his military outfit interrupted Jeremy's thoughts so suddenly.

The man who had a title, Gunner above his head, was none other than Eddie.

After dismissing the interface, Jeremy turned his head to look at Eddie, then he said...

”I see; you guys have finally finished your meeting. Also, you are not afraid of me anymore, eh?” Jeremy said playfully with an amusing smile plastered on his face.

*Flinch*

Eddie suddenly flinched after hearing those playful yet meaningful words of Jeremy's.

It was as if Eddie had just realized the gravest mistake of his life. He then hurriedly backed away from Jeremy, trying his best to increase the distance between the two of them.

However, before Eddie could scurry away from the devil incarnation in front of him, Jeremy called out to him unexpectedly...

”Wait, big guy, what's the hurry? It also happens that I have something to talk to you about. Follow me.”

Upon hearing Jeremy's words and seeing that the man was readily walking to the place where there was no people's presence, Eddie suddenly got scared for his life.

He shouldn't have forgotten that the man in front of him was akin to a devil who had radiated those goosebumps feelings not long ago,

'What should I do? I have to call Mitchell... no... I can't risk his life with my silly mistake. I... I have to... to go alone...'

Really, did he have any other choice at all?

The answer was clear as day, for he had nowhere to run away to in this square chamber...

So, he could only do as the devil pleased...

Just like that, Eddie walked hesitatingly, following Jeremy with a certain distance between the two of them.