Flint wakes up in an awkward position, his legs are on his table as he hangs from his chair.
"How did I get he- Arrghh!" he falls *THUD*, "Gragh!!" though the pain is over, he's experiencing muscle pain due to the erratic movements last night. He finally looks at the screen.
[INFORMATION MAGIC DISPLAY LEVEL 6
Name: Flint Barimah
Race: Human
Title: SSTM DC Wielder
Level: 35
Stats:
- HP: 170
- EP: 190
- SP: 165
-SoP: 200
Physical Stats:
- Strength: 112
- Endurance: 107
- Agility: 130
- Intelligence: 90
- Wisdom: 95
Skills:
Information Magic (Level: 6 Bonus skill)
Physical Enhancements (Level: 2)
Dragon Kin (Level: 1)
Rune Mastery (Level: 1)
Sword Techniques (Level: 1)
Energy Manipulation (Level: 1)
Flint: So, my level went up along with my rank. Whoaaa, I'm SS rank?! This is awesome.
System DC: Rank up potion is completely exhausted with none remaining in vessel. Skills do not level up with potions but level up based on understanding and comprehension.
Flint: Okay, so I just practice my skills more and they'll level up?
System: Yes.
Flint: Can you also help me with this pain.
System: No.
END]
Flint takes his focus off the screen as he tries to get up, "Grrr. Gyah." He falls back down. "My body hurts so much!"
System DC rings in his head, "The pain is only a fraction of what the vessel experienced the previous night. The vessel was forcefully exhausted and worn out as new cells are made to replace the wearing cells."
Flint still can't understand, "What's a cell? You know, forget it. I'll just rest a bit to see if the pain goes away."
In Aku's room, Aku is sprawled on the floor as she's awake yet the slightest motion shoots pain. She had it the best, compared to a certain someone.
Chuck blinks his eyes open, the view before him makes him believe he's dreaming. "This is a dream, there's no way the floor is the roof." Chuck is lying on a beam on the ceiling with his head facing the floor and the first to touch the floor if he falls.
After a few seconds, "THIS IS NOT A DREAM! I have to get down or else." He moves his hands. *CRACK* "AAAGGHHH!!!" he breathes quickly. "WHAT IS THIS PAIN?! What did I do to deserve this curse?!" A rat moves on the beam as it reaches him, it startles him as. *WHEEE THUD* Chuck fell from the roof onto his bed, he grits his teeth as tears streams from his eyes. *Sobs* There's no point in screaming because it also hurts to scream.
They didn't move that day but they made full recovery the next day. They get up and make preparations to leave.
In the Barimah's house, Patricia walks into Flints room with a worried look and a bag, a big one. "Okay, I've packed your launch, bought clothes, food, water, money. Did you sleep well last night?" She holds his cheeks as she checks his face. "You need to drink lots of water an make sure you be careful, even if monsters don't appear around here it doesn't mean they're weak. Do not underestimate them, always check your surroundings to make sure you're safe an- "
Flint holds his mother's hands, "Mum. Don't worry, I'll be alright."
Patricia looks at Flint, "I know. I know." Her eyes get teary as she hugs Flint and he hugs back.
In Aku's room, John is having a talk with his eldest daughter. "Listen Akua, you're going to the city. Be careful, there are ravenous wolves around. You must watch over you little brother, you're the eldest. Don't listen to strangers who call you into places with no people, make sure the place you are has good people around at all times. Also do no- "
Aku cuts in, "Daaad, I know you're worried. I'll be fine, I'll take care of Flint so nothing bad happens." She puffs her chest out, "I'm your daughter after all."
John chuckles, "Indeed you are." He hugs her giving her a tight squeeze. He whispers, "Make sure you come back, okay?"
Licia is in the living room, they did not inform her yet because they didn't know how to do so without hurting her. They each leave their room as they head to the living room and see Licia by the window looking at the clouds. They each had a bag on their backs.
Aku and Flint walk up to Licia, Aku lifts Licia up in a hug as Licia giggles. "Who's my little sister." Aku twirls Licia around then puts her down.
Aku looks at Licia and Flint rubs Licia's hair. They didn't know how to say but the Licia speaks, "I know Big brother and big sister are leaving." She smiles.
Flint and Aku are surprised, Flint stands before Licia. "Are you alright?"
Licia smiles, "Yes, because I know you'll come back with gifts. Really really really big gifts." She spreads her hands as she tries to show how big the gifts will be.
Aku chuckles, "I'll make sure to get you the biggest gift."
"Huh? Me too." Flint cuts in. "I'll get you an even bigger gift." He also spreads his hands to show Licia.
Licia giggles then hugs the two of them. "Big sis Aku, Big bro Filly. Please hurry back, I'm going to miss you very much." She squeezes them in a hug as tears falls from her eyes. Flint and Aku hug Licia back. They let go as Licia goes to Patricia and she comforts her.
Flint and Aku leave the house and head to the village entrance, they arrive to see Chuck waiting with a pale face. On his back is a bag 3 times the normal size and it's filled to the brim as a fruit threatens to fall off. The villagers are also here to send them off as the village chief thanks them one more time and apologizes.
They look at Chuck, then his big bag. Chuck turns to them, "Don't ask." He looks away.
Flint shakes his head, "Looks like it's time for us to leave."
Aku finds it odd Twenny isn't here. "Lil Filly, did you tell Twenny we'll be leaving today?"
Flint nods, "Yes, I told Teacher. She must have something that kept her busy."
Chuck leads, "Let's get out of her before my parents come with more supplies and love." Flint and Aku chuckle as they follow Chuck out of the village.
They walk for a few seconds and see a girl squatting observing a snail as it crosses the roads.
Flint walks up to the girl, "Teacher? Why are you here?"
"Oh." The girl being Twenny gets up and turns to them. "Didn't I say I'm coming with you?"
Aku raises a brow, "I remember you clearly giving us the poison and that's it."
Twenny acts hurt, "It's a rank up potion, you can't say you haven't benefitted from it." They nod to agree to that. "Also, I'm part of the village and officially been conscripted." She raises her right hand striking a victory pose.
Aku shakes her head and walks past her, "You're the only one excited about joining the army."
Chuck stands before Twenny as he takes a knee, "Only you make the best poses." Flint takes up rocks and add it to Chuck's bag. Chuck struggles up and continues to on the road with the extra luggage.
Flint cleans his hands as he looks at Twenny who is staring at him, "What?" Flint shrugs and follows as Twenny is the last to leave. Thorn appears on a mountain as he bows to Twenny then he walks in the direction of the cave Twenny use to reside in. Thorn is now the guardian of the village, Avua.