I recalled every event that occurred in school today like it was a movie. I was baffled about the unexplainable events, how something like a platform or a system saved me from dying. How I changed from human to a different creature just like what that stranger wanted. Since then, I could see things differently like the aura that came from the taxi driver on my way home. I also detected that the taxi driver was human from just his scent, I could perceive his blood as it felt healthy for consumption.
"So this is the new me, I have now changed to an unknown creature" I said to myself as I laid on the ground.
*SYSTEM NOTIFICATION:
YOU ARE A LEVEL 3 VAMPIRE IN ZERO REALM. DO YOU WISH TO UPGRADE? YES/NO *
Once again something popped up before my eyes, this looked like a screen with writings on it, I was now more convinced that it was only me who could see this. I accepted the offer and what appeared next surprised me.
*TASK: LEVEL UP
TAKE BLOOD OF 15 HUMANS: [5/15]
AVOID MILK FOR 10 DAYS: [0 DAYS ]
MEDITATION AND PRACTICE: [0 MINUTES ]
TRAIN WITH ACQUIRED SKILLS:[ ]
FIND HER:[ ]
RISK: DEATH WISH
STAB YOURSELF WITH A KNIFE, ENDURE PAIN WHILE IT'S STILL IN YOUR BODY, LET YOUR BODY ABSORB THE KNIFE. ENDURANCE TEST: [ ]
COMPLETIONS OF ALL TASK TAKES YOU TO THE NEXT REALM*
"Wait what!!! What do u mean avoid milk for ten days. How is that even possible" I protested as I became confused. The system gigged as it seemed to hear my protest.
*Allen!! Failure to complete the task within 2 weeks, the system will send you a more complicated task as punishment*
Immediately I heard that, I became mute. It knew my name, no doubt that this is now part of me. I was moved to ask a question.
"Are you in my head?" The question seemed dumb but I felt nothing but to ask.
*RESPONSE: YES I AM, I AM WITH YOU TILL U ARE ERASED OR YOU DIE😂😂*
"Whoa!!!" I was surprised, not because of its response but because of the reaction after that.
*NOTIFICATION: ACTIVATION OF AUDIO AND MIC WILL PROVIDE A BETTER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN U AND I. DO YOU WISH TO ACTIVATE IT? YES/NO*
I accepted as the next thing I heard was a feminine voice filled with lots of frustration.
* The earlier u start the task, the better, u don't have all the time in the world!!!😒*
The system yelled at me and this left me in disbelief. I was dumbfounded, "U-uh didn't tell me the which one I should start with...." Before I finished defending myself, it fired back with a more aggressive tone.
*What do u mean!! I gave u a list, start with the one your weak body can do now*
It was hard to believe it but it was right, I should start with the one I can easily do. But the truth is none is easy, where will I get 15 different human to suck their blood or how will I avoid milk for 10 days? I can't spend a night without taking milk.
An idea popped up into my head, I had to understand what I am made of, humans has laws and principles guiding us. So now I am no longer human, it was essential to know what I can do. "Ummm .. system!! Show me my current status" I demanded in an authoritative tone which scared it a bit but later realized the trick I pulled and yelled back.
*MY NAME ISN'T SYSTEM, CALL ME C.C AND FINE, I WILL SHOW U YOUR CURRENT STATUS.
NAME: ALLEN KIN
FORM: SYSTEMATIC VAMPIRE
RANK: ZERO REALM LEVEL 3
ACHIEVEMENT: 1
TITLE: NIL
NORMAL SKILL: SPEED 2X. REGENERATION 3X, STRENGTH 4X, SPATIAL AWARENESS 3X, VISION 6X, BODY ENDURANCE 4X.
NEW SKILL: UPGRADES IN NORMAL SKILL
UNIQUE SKILL: ???
DEVELOPED SKILL: NIN
BLOOD LUST: NORMAL
WEAPONS: {LOCK}
MANA STATE: 40/100, LOW
MANA TYPE: {LOCK}
RESISTANCE: NIL
COMPLETION OF TASK WILL TAKE U TO HIGHER REALM WHICH WILL UPGRADE YOUR CURRENT STATUS.*
A lot of what I saw baffled me as I stared at the screen which was before my eyes, suspended in the air. It was obvious how weak I was. I needed to grow stronger. I can't survive with this current status.
*Now u see why u are in desperate need to upgrade, u are no longer human, not even a normal vampire, u have a system attached to your form and creatures like u are what corrupt creatures are looking for to absorb and become stronger*
All this started to make sense. The truth began to unfold before my eyes. "Is that the reason why that stranger was been chased and killed?" I asked to confirm.
*No, he was been chased because he was a guardian, protecting the person whom u are to find. He was killed so they could have easy assess to her and absorb her*
I became confused, "what do u mean by I am now a guardian?"
The system gigged as it replied
* Your destiny now is to serve and protect a certain creature, she can be an instrument of massive destruction if she falls in the wrong hand, u have an upper hand as u are also a systematic creature unlike the previous guardian. This is what baffles me about you, how can a human become a vampire in this era and even unlock a system?*
I felt confused but within me, every piece of the puzzle began to aline. "Does that mean my chance of becoming a vampire was slim..."
*Exactly!! It was a probability of 3/10. It felt like u were already chosen before u were born, the vampire god actually upgraded the vampire and this makes it hard for a human to become a vampire. The body of a human became too weak to bear transformation and this could kill such human instantly*
I got it, I am special, just like what dad kept on telling me far back then. I see. "This means I am also a target for the evil ones right?"
*Yes Allen. That is why u have to train hard and become stronger because u now have responsibilities, another undoubted fact is that I became part of u the moment the ritual was completed so my knowledge about events before then are really limited. The truth is we could be easily spotted, because you absorbed the previous guardian, and his aura is flowing round u. It is through his core I can read some past events. And he is a really strong vampire so U have to take up his duty*
"Wow, so that means any creature that sees me will think I am disguising myself, I mean.... The form of and ordinary vampire but the aura of a warrior right? This could practically hide the fact that I am a systematic creature right" I asked as I was placing all missing pieces together.
*Allen, u seem to be understanding the current situation, I hope this is the kind of mind u will have when faced with issues😁*
I felt praised when I saw its smiling reaction.
*U can take in the core to Pair up with yours*
"Ohh..! That is great news ..." I felt excited as I thought this could help me with my training and upgrades. My joy was cut short by the next statement from the system
*I have tried but it wasn't successful. Your body is too weak to possess such mighty core and power levels. U can absorb it but it can't be now, u are still weak*
I became sad as I walked over to the mirror and saw that I became more muscular that before, a further improvement in my body features and I was impressed a bit.
"How can I transform into that inner beast in me?" I couldn't hide my curiosity as i asked the system.
* Just fill your mind with thoughts of pain, it will come ---*
Before it could finish it words, my pupils dilated as it began to glow yellow and right in front of the mirror, I began growing a long white hair and sharp claws, I felt pain in my stomach as I started vomiting only for my ears to grow pointed and my fangs came out slowly. " So This is the new me!!" I said in Joy amidst the pain I felt.