Looking at the detailed explanation of his talent, he was a little shocked, not because the talent was strong but because the Supreme Will knew that he came from another world. Well, thinking about it, it's not that surprising.
Even with his citizen level, he knows some beings can see through the river of time, and the Supreme Will is a far greater existence than they.
Well, putting aside that thought for now, he couldn't help but be thankful for the acquired talent given by the Supreme Will. If not for that, he may have died due to his own innate talent.
After all the information he gained due to his otherworldly comprehension may have made him brain-dead if not for the memory talent.
"Haa."
After calming himself down and sorting out his thoughts, he remembered the cultivation technique of this world. It wasn't written in words, but was taught by his grandfather.
[Your Comprehension defies all the logic of the world. You look at the cultivation technique of this world as it intrinsic details appear in your mind.]
A surge of information appeared in his mind as his body started to instinctively move; his muscles and bones started to surge as the energy inside his body was quickly consumed.
BOOM!!!
An internal boom was heard as he felt his strength increase twice; his body became more vigorous and robust as his muscles hardened.
Grrrr!!
After the strength came a pang of hunger as all the energy in his body was consumed, he quickly stood up and rushed out with great speed. His feet were embedded in the ground due to his speed as he rushed out.
"FATHER FOOD!!!!"
He shouted as his voice boomed throughout the village, and he sat down, not daring to move. Although his strength had increased, his body was barely functioning due to a lack of energy.
The entire village was alerted as the middle-aged man, Nexus's father, came in front of him and looked at him with confusion. Next to him, a robust three-foot-tall man appeared, his skin was wrinkled due to old age, and his hair was white, but his vigor hadn't decreased even a little.
He was Nexus's grandfather. Seeing Nexus, his eyes widened as, with his higher realm, he saw through Nexus's condition.
"Quickly bring food, even if it's raw meat!!!!"
He shouted as the villagers quickly followed his order. Although they were confused, they still had great trust and respect for their village chief, so they didn't question him.
After a while, the pieces of dear meat, still raw, were put in front of Nexus as he started to devour like a mad beast. Not caring for the blood and iron smell, he continued to devour food.
In a few moments, he managed to devour 50 kg of meat as his belly bulged a little. Without wasting a moment, he stood up and started to practice the strengthening technique.
"Hoo."
He released a long breath as the air around him heated; his body was currently red hot as his muscles started to tear and rebuild. In a few moments, he digested all the food he had consumed as his strength increased another notch.
"Grandfather."
He greater his grandfather with respect as his grandfather laughed seeing his body, the old man could feel the vigor and strength of his grandson.
"HAHAH, My Grandson became a Warrior. All Villagers shall eat meat today."
The Old man shouted with a laugh as a festive mood quickly shrouded the village. Even in their somewhat strong village, there had only been four warriors, and now there is another one.
What does having a warrior mean? It means that there is another hand to collect food and another hand to guard the village. In this day and age, what more could one ask for?
"HAHAH"
"Good, Good."
His father couldn't help but laugh as he patted his son's broad shoulder. His son had become a warrior so early, so there is a great chance he will also become a Protector. Now the village's future is secure.
"Follow me."
His grandpa said as he walked toward the chief's house. Nexus smiled at everybody as he followed his grandpa.
"Punch will be full force."
His grandpa said as he pointed at a tree. Nexus nodded his head as he straightened his body. His muscles started to stretch as he punched out.
BOOM!!!
Three bark flew as a chunk of the two-meter-thick tree was missing. Nexus didn't feel any pain as he looked at his unharmed hands.
"HAHAH, Good strength."
The old man laughed as he punched another tree with all his strength. Nexus looked at him as the tree was punched by the old man crumbled. The tree fell as Nexus marveled at the old man's power.
[Your Comprehension defies all the logic of the world. You look at your grandfather performing a move and learn the cultivation technique of the Protector rank.]
[Your Comprehension defies all the logic of the world. You look at your grandfather performing a move and learn a punching skill called Heavy Punch.]
In an instant, he learned all there is to know about the protector rank, and with the heavy punch skill, he can now exert 100% of his strength when punching.
"Keep practicing and you will be as strong as me."
Grandpa said as he looked at Nexus with a pleased eye. He was quite worried about the future of the village, and now it seems he doesn't have to.
"Understood."
"Good, now go rest your muscles."
Hearing his grandpa's words, he nodded his head as he walked toward his house, in the way all the villagers greeted him with a smile, and he smiled back. The young girls of the village tried to make a move on him, but he managed to escape.
Entering the house, he locked the door as he sat in a meditating position, his mind was filled with all the information of the Protector rank.
"That's it."
It was the only review he could give as he felt that this realm was quite underwhelming. A warrior has flexible muscles and hard bones, whereas a Protector only gains a tough skin. Although the strength increases, there is no big difference in essence.
He moved his body a little, and with the remaining excess energy in his body, he reached the Protector rank. His strength increased, but it wasn't some big leap, although his skin did become tougher.
He felt that if he used his heavy punch skill, he should be able to defeat his grandfather. Just like that, within a few hours of his arrival, he became the village's strongest.
"My talent is truly broken."
He muttered as his mind started to browse through the nine books he had read in the main world, and all the information flashed as he reached an enlightened state.
Two months later, in the deep part of the forest, a massive deer six feet in size was grazing on the grass. Its horn was blood red in color with spikes throughout it.
This beast was one of the strongest in the nearby forest, commonly called a Beast Lord by the city folk. It was a beast strong enough to even give a protector a run for their money.
Just as it was enjoying its peaceful life, it heard a rustling in the nearby bushes, and it turned toward them with disdain in its eyes.
But that was the last emotion it could have as a fist appeared before its eyes, and before it could even react, its consciousness darkened.
Blood and brain matter sprayed as pieces of skull fell to the ground. Nexus wiped his bloody hand as he looked at the now headless corpse.
He bent down and with one hand lifted this two-thousand-to-three-thousand-kg beast with one hand. He kicked the ground and moved through the forest with create speed.
Even though he was moving with such speed, no sound was heard, as in a few hours he reached the village gate. The Villagers watched with surprise as he dumped the body on the ground.
Children quickly rushed forward and started to poke the massive body. The other villagers and hunters also gathered as they marveled at the size of the beast.
Nexus, now with a body four feet tall, walked toward his grandpa's house. His presence was awe-inspiring as the village girls watched him with heated eyes.
"Grandpa, I have hunted the beast you asked for. Can you now tell me about the city?"
Nexus asked as he sat in front of his grandpa, his grandfather seeing the massive beast was shocked for a moment before a look of relief appeared on his face.
"Ok, you have grown enough to know."
"You see, your grandpa was from the city. I was one of the twelve protectors guarding the city under the command of the Great One of the last generation."
"Everything was going well, but the next generation Great One was too oppressive. Thus me and some of my fellow protectors left the city in the dead of the night and established a village somewhere in the distant forest."
Grandpa finished his story as a look of nostalgia appeared on his aged face, then that nostalgia changed to a look of sorrow.
"I see, Grandpa, what is a great one?"
"A great one, it is someone who is above a protector in strength."
"They are fierce entities that are able to kill from a distance. With a single leap, they can scale the entire village; their punches are strong enough to shatter stones."
"Grandson, I know you are strong, but please do not antagonize them."
Grandpa warned as Nexus was lost in thought, hearing about killing from a distance, a thought surged in his mind. Such a thing can only be done when one cultivates a form of energy.
His eyes lit up. The way to cultivate energy was just the thing he needed; although his comprehension is great, he would still require a few years to find a way to refine energy.
This world doesn't contain any supernatural energy, so to cultivate energy, it can only come from inside and not outside.
"I shall move toward the city tomorrow."
Nexus said as he stood up, his grandfather didn't stop him. After all, he had made his desire to go to the city abundantly clear a month ago.
'Supreme Will'
He muttered as he checked his current strength.
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[Name: Nexus]
[Life Level: Planetary- Lesser]
[Realm: Protector]
[Path: Not Named]
[Acquired Talent: Memory]
[Innate Talent: Otherworldly Comprehension]
[Skills: Silent Wind Steps, Breaking Fist, Blood Block, Harden Skin
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