Morning sunlight scattered throughout the forest, warm and soft like nothing had happened.
But Limbo's mind was replaying the line again and again, as he woke up.
For the first time system flashed red,
[ System alert: Unknown presence detected 3km North. Logging anomaly. ]
Limbo was half asleep when he saw the notification fade from his vision before. He fell in without checking the notification.
With a new dawn, the sun rose with the sound of birds echoing, the breeze of forests, and the rumble of wind, but Rin was nowhere to be seen.
Where did she go? Limbo thought.
Wake up, sleepyhead! A familiar voice came. How long will you sleep? We have a mission, you know?
Yes, ma'am. I'm already awake... And just finished making bed, Limbo replied,
Still sleepy.
Rin was standing outside.
He sat outside the tent, half awake, the system window was floating quietly before him.
Rin was stretching. Her hair was messy from sleep. "You're up early." Rin?
Yeah, I usually wake up early. I picked this habit from my seniors. They always say, "Anything can happen at any time, so be prepared, always..."
Limbo tried to warn Rin. Hey, Rin, I think the road ahead might be filled with danger.
What? Rin said.
You also feel that? He nodded.
Yeah, you're right, I've also felt it, that's why I'm up early and scout the area nearby, by climbing a tree to the top, and use my ability.
Then why don't you wake me up?
I wasn't sure so I didn't.
Limbo, Haann, I'm listening.
If we encounter beasts like earlier, what should we do?
Limbo, why are you asking?
I think if we encounter them, we should neutralize them, so there won't be problem. Also, we can gain experience by defeating them, do you think that?
Rin, we should try that, might we strengthen our abilities? This might be good practice for us. They both consider defeating beasts to strengthen their abilities.
The system was telling him,
[ Opportunity generated for User. ]
[ User can gain experience. ]
Limbo suggests this after, system notified him.
Rin and Limbo pack all their belongings, hit the road again. While on the road, they plan a strategy for a later situation if corrupted beasts may occur, what are they gonna do? They walked near 1km and they encountered the corrupted mana beasts.
This time, this beast was a little different in colour, it was dark black and red like a wild dog. Eyes glowing but no sign of life, he was surrounded by red mist, and he was ferociously looking for prey. He roared while looking at them, and groaning. Rin, be careful, Limbo. We have to act just as we plan, understood.
Beast runs and jumps toward them. Limbo, summon light. Flash.. boom....
A strong golden white flashlight hit the beast's eyes while blocking his vision. And at the same time, Rin binds his legs with wine using her affinity. Limbo, your suggestion works. How do you know that I can use wines? We'll talk later..? First, we have to finish this beast...
Limbo system,
Open console. Start what I'm saying,
[ Skill Creation: light spear() ]
If user.has(light_manipulation) and user.mana >=40:
Generate (light_core)
Shape("sphere," element=light)
Stablize()
Launch (target)
Mana =40
Else:
System.log("insufficient mana or base skill missing")
As he finished coding, the system began compiling.
[ Compiling Skill: Light_Spear() ]
[ Light core stable. Shape formed Spear. ]
System compilation .... Failed.
...
...
.. Failed. Failed.
System compilation failed.
[ Compiling Skill: Light_Spear() ]
[ Light core stable. Shape formed Spear. ]
[ Target Locked - Launching! ]
Code compiled successfully.
Skill Light_Spear Generated.
User managed to manipulate Light skill successfully...
A Radiant spear of light burst forward by tearing through the mists
[ Skill Registered: "Light Spear ( Lv. 1 )"]
[ A new Achievement user learn manipulation...]
Additional
[ Skill light manipulation acquire.. ]
Hey, are you spacing off in mid-battle? We might get injured, you know that, right?
Spacing off, you say? Limbo smirked, faintly.
While looking at Rin. Then towards the beast.
Hey doggy, come here, look at me, what do I have for you?
Are you out of your mind? Your light can temporarily blind. Temporarily blind, you say, huh.. then watch. And learn.
Don't joke mid-battle, Limbo..
While smiling, he stretched his arm upward. Light_Spear descends.
Wind went uneasy, spiraling with leaves, "Here comes the spear, haha ..ha..." Limbo grinned nervously, his finger trembling. Descend from heaven.. and crush this beast!..
He was building up about his Spear...
Hurry idiot,
A faint hum echoed through the forest as Mana ripped around him. The air started to twist, glowing particles converting into a sharp form of light.
For a moment, even the wind seems to hold its breath.
Spear appears, and he grabs it. It wasn't like he was buffing. But an ordinary Spear.. Rin.. stop messing around and do something.
Okay okay... I'm doing. Whatever, don't embarrass me. Buddy, this is my first time using manipulation, he prays and throws..
Take this, you beast, and zoo...zoop.
A blinding flash tore forward. Spearing through the corrupted beast and bursting into radiant energy.
The Spear pierced him, making a hole through his head. And stuck into the tree behind. Rin froze, mouth open and shocked.
What... what was that? What else? My skill. But how do you manage that?
Huh.. but how?
I tried to manipulate my skill and succeeded. That's not fair, I also want to
Improve my skills.
Hehe...Limbo laughed in awkwardness.
Whatever we have finally killed the beast, that's what matters. Yeah, you're right.
System Notice comes.
[ User achieved a huge achievement. Corrupted beast elimination. ]
[ Skill Light_Spear Lv. 1 will be added permanently to the skill List ]
Limbo was happy. Now he can use attack magic.
Rin pouted.
Where's the next beast? I want rewards too.
Limbo smiled. Then let's keep moving forward. Maybe more XP is waiting for us.
I also want to gain skills. Let's continue, they may appear ahead.
Rewards here I come, wait for me.