Appearing back to where Zero was before, he looks at the area that was once a stage of a fierce battle. Bright sun ray shone brightly over the location in comparison to the surrounding which is shaded by the leaves. Besides the ground showing obvious sign of struggles between humans and the animals it seems to be the same as when the battle started, not even the heavy logs were around.

'I tried to log back in as soon as possible even sacrificing my sleep in the process, but everything’s gone. Not even the animals’ corpses are around. I could at least try to get the meat to sell or something.'

Zero gave out a sad sigh at his now futile effort.

As he tried to search the place to see if there is anything else of value, a grey bear walked out through some bushes making rustling sound as it brush past them.

<” We have been waiting for you, our savior”>, nudging Zero to follow. <”Our leader, Bernhard wanted to personally present you a gift. “>

After taking one last glance at the clearing with eyes of grief Zero proceed after the grey bear, all the while anguishing about the loot and the money he could have earned with it.

Trending slowly towards the lair, Zero’s eyes wandered about. From his view he could see that the number of bears wandering about has thinned out, but could see their eyes are filled with gratefulness whenever he chances upon them.

The bears were in a victory mood over the battle, with a lively atmosphere engulfing the place. Though there were some bears in bandage were lying at the sides sleeping which Zero assumes that they were still recuperating, it is not in the slightest able to dampen the current mood.

Noticing Zero passing through, they quickly approach and shower him with thanks, with some even giving fishes and fruits to him which he took them with glee, the items instantly vanishing from their paws causing them to be befounded and amuse by his action.

Zero was mystified by the bears’ reaction to him.

'I have not even fought in the battle and yet they make me look as if I am a hero. Is this what they call helping others mean helping oneself?' Zero laughed inwardly at this.

Once Zero went past the bears that have formed around him, he could see Bernhard at the front of the cave, brimming with affection. He hastens his pace and covered the rest of the distance, anticipating about the reward.

“I have come,” Zero greeted Bernhard. “The humans no longer have any reason to subjugate the forest. You will have no need to worry about them dispatching another force.”

<”We are thankful for your assistance, Zero in this battle. Your plans allow us to win our fight against the humans and ensure the safety of our forest.”>

*tiring*

Battle of Greywood quest has been completed

You are able to resolve the reason behind the battle by exposing the truth to their commander.

Due to your action of releasing the remaining human troops, you have ensured that there will not be a repercussion to the animals and bought peace to the forest.

The Grey bears, boars and wolves will forge bonds between them and they will remember you as the hero that made it happen.

- Reputation has increase by 100

- Familiarity with the forest animals has increase

- You have leveled up.

- You have leveled up.

- You have leveled up.

- You have leveled up…

Messages of his level increasing continue appearing. He had simultaneously gained a whopping 10 levels. The huge increase of level is due to Zero's action which ended the battle favorably to both parties.

<” You have proven yourself worthy of it. You shall be bestowed with the class which is only given by those that is acknowledged by beasts.”>

Yes! I have finally gotten myself a hidden class. Zero smiled happily at the announcement. Who knows how long or in what way he will have to do to get such a class. To Zero a hidden class means a powerful class, with barely any interest in the classes where anyone could join.

*tiring*

Hidden Class!

If you accept it, you can use exclusive skills related to the nature of the class. Do you want to convert now?

“Yes!” Zero shouted with all he could muster. His avatar was enveloped with light.

Status WindowNameZeroAlignmentNeutralLevel12ProfessionBeast MasterTitleNoneReputation100Health1210Mana200Strength102 + 25Agility10 + 20Wisdom10 + 10Intelligence10 + 10Stamina177 + 15Vitality177 + 20Perception0 + 20Luck39 + 10Charisma45 + 60Leadership24 + 20Attack53Defence5Magic ResistanceFire0%Water0%Earth40%Dark0%AffinityNature50Earth50Number of Skills to Spend : 55• All stats are added 10 points

• Charisma is added 40 points

• In forested areas, all stats are increased by 30%

• Able to expertly handle remains of beast.

• Able to gain affinity and magic resistance depending related to the location

• Weapon attack speed and power increases by 50% due to combat class

• Enables you to learn secret skills related to your class from beasts and as you level up

• Beasts will not be hostile to you but if attacked hostility will be max

• Increase stats whenever you have successfully been accepted into a beast clan

• Number of clans : 3

Zero cried out in joy as he laid his eyes on the class.After viewing the window again and again until he was satisfied,he allocated all his unused points to agility. Next Zero checks the skills he received from it.

Fear the Pack Beginner Level 1 (0%)

Active: Mana Cost 100

Beast masters since ages past has been able to channel the fighting spirits of the beasts around their surroundings to subdue their enemies many times stronger in order to resolve conflicts and return the land to peace.

• It can only be activated if the opponent you are facing has a higher fighting spirit.

• Able to exponentially increase your fighting spirit based on the number of beast fighting with you.

• Increase will be your current fighting spirit times the beast total.

Blessing of the wild Beginner Level 1 (0%)

Passive

Beast masters have learned to harness the power that lay inside the remains of beasts to strengthen the protection given and to boost their abilities. There are secrets of other unknown powers that lie inside waiting to be uncovered.

• Automatically be activated when user wears items made of beast remains. Defence of armour made from beasts will increase by 100%

• Increase in stats will be allocated based on type of beast

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• Design made to resemble beasts will result in increase to fighting spirit and charisma

Primal Instinct Beginner Level 1 (0%)

Passive

Beast masters living among beast has honed all their senses to perceive any dangers within their immediate surroundings and to locate their prey even when they are in hiding.

• Automatically be activated whenever user is attacked outside his line of sight. The user will feel a slight jolt at the targeted area. Current time to activate is 3 sec.

• Automatically be activated whenever there is a being in the user’s vicinity. The user will be shown a rough map of his surroundings with yellow dots indicating the position. Current distance is 200m.

• Agility +5

• Perception +10

Beast Run Beginner Level 1 (0%)

Active: Mana Cost 50

Beast masters by mimicking beast movement have incorporated it into their skill of swiftly crossing rough terrains and travelling long distance.

• Able to speed up by 60%.

• When running against the wind stamina consumption goes down by 30%

• When running with the wind speed will increase by an additional 20%

• When running on certain terrains, speed is further enhanced by 80%

• Stamina +5

• Agility +5

Wild Empathy Beginner Level 1 (0%)

Passive

Beast masters can improve the attitude of beasts which are unfriendly. In order for skill to work Beast master and the beast must be able to study each other, which means that they must be within 30 feet of one another under normal conditions. Other factors will be taken into account.

• Current time needed to influence is 1 min

• For high intelligence beast effectiveness of skill reduces by 50%

• Charisma +10

Beast Companion Beginner Level 1 (0%)

Passive

Beast masters could form special bonds with beasts who will aid them in times of need. They also have the ability to share their skills to beasts in order to strengthen them.

• Able to link with beasts that has been accepted into the party.

• Enhancement skills activated by user will be sent to all beasts companions that are linked

• 5% of experience earned by beasts companions while linked will be given to user

• Link will be broken if the beasts is too far from user. Current distance is 500m

• Able to summon beasts companions to user location.

• Able to give name. Beast named by user will permanently increase their stats by 20%

• Leadership + 10

Beast Dash Beginner Level 1 (0%)

Active: Mana Cost 100

Able to dash forward instantly and strike at the opponent.

• Movement Speed increase by 300%

• Current distance able to cover is 100m

Zero also received a message about a new stat that was generated when he received the class. He took a look at it.

New Stats Learned : Perception

Your senses allow you to notice fine details and alert you to danger. Perception covers all five senses, including sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

As Zero survey the skills he possess from the beast master class, he couldn’t find a single attack skill. Where he was once overjoying at has now become his bane.

He had wanted a powerful class with powerful skills to match. Skill that would render heaven and earth apart or at the very least be able to kill monsters with a single strike. But he could found none here, not even a single one..

Zero tried to think more positively.

‘After all it is still a hidden class. It is still too early to make a conclusion.’

As Zero gave his farewell and was about to leave, he was stopped by Bernhard.

“…”

“Is there anything else?”

<”There is a bear who would like to join you as your companion. Due to your contribution in fending off the humans he is inspired to journey with you. He’s now behind you.”>

Turning around, Zero saw a familiar figure. It was the same bear that he had helped to bandage a long while back.

Finding the situation to be strange, Zero ask the bear.

“Why did you choose to come with me? My journey will be full of peril and it is very likely that you may even die from it”

<”Because from this incident I find myself somewhat lacking, close to even losing our forest without your timely assistance. By joining you I will be able to find the strength that I need.”> The bear responded with the tone in its voice that shows its determination.

Sensing the strong will behind its words, Zero gave a sign to indicate that he has caved in to its demands and accepted the bear into his party.

*Ting*

Status WindowNameNoneTypeBearLevel28SpeciesGrey BearTitleNoneReputation150Health2000Mana500Formally a resident of Greywood. Decided to join Zero after the battle of Greywood.

Has a warrior-like personality. Likes to battle opponents that are stronger than it.

New Skill Learned : Battle Rage Beginner Level 1 (0%)

Mana Cost : 300

The user enters a rage during battle, hitting harder than his enemies initially thought.

Looking at the new skill generated by having a companion, Zero found that the mana required is too high for him to use at this point in time. Checking out the bear status next, he decided to give the bear a name.

“I will need to give you a name to differentiate from the rest”, says Zero. The bear nodded its head to show its approval.

Zero carefully thought about what name to give the bear.

He wanted a name that will appeal to people, especially cute girls. After crossing out a few names in his mind, he selected one that suits his requirements.

“Teddy. Henceforth your name shall be Teddy”, imaging the scene where the girls would scream in delight as he told them the bear’s name.

As soon as he finishes giving the name, the bear exterior expanded in size, making it look bigger than it was before.

“Stay here for now. I have to finish up the things that have to be done and make the necessary preparation in Brent Kingdom”, says Zero.

<“I understand.”>, responded Teddy.

Leaving the lair behind, sleeplessness soon overtook Zero.Not caring where to sleep at this point, he lay down on the soft patch of the grass next to a tree and fell into a deep slumber.

NEXT CHAPTER>>>

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Exams are coming out so there will be longer release dates as i will need to focus on my studies. I will keep on writing so there is no need to worry about that point. Many thanks to those that have been reading this.