Part 4.

As the sun threatened to set in the west a party of five exited the forest. A boy with a silver hair wearing a ragged clothes with some traces of bloods in it, a girl wearing a white cloak, and three men that looked like they have gone through a thousand battles in a single day, they were Crain's party.

Many groups of youth noticed them exiting the forest and looked at them in awe since a while ago they were just with them hunting rabbits and foxes so they were supposed to be still around their own level and they managed to stay in the forest and successfully hunted there without any casualties.

' they are so cool ' 'look at their bags, it's loaded with many japtems. ' ' wow, do anyone know who they are? '..

the youths marveled them as they passed through the plain they just ignored all the whispers and just continued to head in the town's back entrance.

As they reached the town the three guys run ahead while cursing and threatening him like some losers would do saying like. " we won't forget this. " , " wash your neck weakling the next time we meet i'll definitely kill you. " , " watch your back loser. " as they rushed more faster in the town leaving Crain and Rina at the back entrance.

*sigh*

'those guys didn't learn any lessons at all. '

Rina looked at Crain's face that were distorted in irritation and she tried to comfort him.

" don't mind them Crain. "

" ah it's ok i don't think they can do anything to me."

Crain wryly smiled in response as he picked the bags that they trowed aside before running and both of them entered the town.

As they entered the town there were an uproar and many villagers were talking and chatting with each other.

intrigued he tried to listen to what the uproar is about.

" hey did you hear that Anateus the ancient giant in the west forest were killed by a courageous youth? "

" yeah, i also hear it, the guards are talking about it, but did you know that the guild didn't announce it's name and just reported it as a anonymous? "

" yeah, maybe that youth is a red or white rank adventurer, since he managed to kill that monster. "

" ahhhhh, how i wish to see that youth. "

Creed were interested in who they are talking but when he heard the name of the monster he halted his step causing Rina to halt too.

'i suppose i'm still quite lucky since they didn't clarify my appearance and name. '

" what's wrong Crain? "

" nothing im just thinking about this uproar. "

Crain smiled wryly as he continued his step heading to a general store to sell the japtems they had, while Rina followed him till she reach her home.

" is that so? well this is normal since that monster were terrorizing that forest for more than 10 years and no one bothered to kill it because of it's invincibility. "

" ? "

Crain Stared at her and urged her to continue.

" i just heard it from one of my mothers friend in church that, that monster is as long it remained in earth no one will be able to dispatch it apart from black or silver ranked adventurers. but since those adventurers are hard to find since they always roamed around no one were able to kill it. "

" i see. "

Crain just nodded his head remembering the giant thinking that he sure is lucky to survive and manage to kill that monster easily.

" ahh. this is were i depart that way is my home. goodbye Crain i hope we meet again and also those japtems you can sell it all in the general store and since i gained many levels today because of you i will just give you my share. "

waving her hands she walked in a different path than what Crain took, Crain responded with a nod as he resumed walking again till he reached the general store that Rina explained earlier.

Walking through the door the bell that were place in the top of the door rang signalling a costumer. Looking inside there is a old man that looked grumpy as he saw Crain.

" i don't have anything to give to you beggar. "

just like the clerk in the guild's building he haughtily shooed Crain because of his appearance.

shrugging his shoulder he dragged the bags in front of the old guy as he poured all the leathers and pelts from rabbit, foxes, and wolfs in the desk.

" holy mother of.....were did you get all of this lad. "

the old guy eyed him suspiciously but he just stayed silent.

" ok i won't ask it anymore, but it looks like your not a adventurer so i will buy it at a normal price. 15 copper for a wolfs pelt and leather and there's 89, 8 copper to 12 fox leather, and 3 copper to 23 rabbit's pelt. Here 15 gold for all of them. "

Crain thought for a while if he would just have to register in the guild first before selling the items to get more gold but he decided not too since he is already here.He also don't want to put all the things inside the bag again and he can't use his silver ring too since it's suspicious. He noticed earlier when they are still hunting that his ring is quite peculiar so for the time being he decided to hide it.

receiving the money Crain were quite pleased then walked out of the store and headed to the Guild to receive his rewards and also to change his clothes now.

reaching the building he immediately entered, like last time there is still no one here apart from the loafing clerk.

" ohh, you returned, but you sure took your time i thought you will finish it more earlier. "

he wryly smiled in response as he don't want to tell him what the reason of his delay.

" Here is the badge and beginner adventurer clothes. "

taking his reward, he ask where he can change his clothes.

" you can just change in the corner there since there is no one here. "

pointing at the corner of the room Crain shrugged his shoulder as he headed there and changed his clothes. now he is wearing a leather tunic, with a rowdy pants and a leather boots.

After completing all he needed in the guild building he headed to a tavern that he saw while walking earlier to check in for the night and also for some food since his belly is grumbling in hunger.

" ohh, a new face, welcome to our humble tavern. "

a beautiful mature woman is at the counter and talked to him as she winked but Crain were not affected by it so she seems disappointed and leaded him to his room. after opening his room just like what he asked at the counter it has it's personal bath inside even the cost is expensive at a 5 silver per day he still rented it since he really want to take a bath and cleanse the stench of blood in his body.

after taking a bath he headed at the counter of the tavern and ordered a simple meal to eat. Finishing his meal he headed to his room to rest for the day.

before he rested his body and mind he checked his status and skills.

Status WindowNameCrainAlignmentNeutralLevel37ClassN/ARace??TitleThe Miraculous SlayerFame450(+1000)Infamy35Health5978/5978Mana4300/4300Strength72(+100)Agility62(+100)Intelligence50(+100)Wisdom40(100)Vitality77(+100)Endurance54(+100)Charisma15(+100)Luck23(+100)Attack239-249Defence40Magic ResistanceFire0%Water0%Wind0%Earth30%

Skill Window

Skill Window[Passive]Mark of ScorpioSpecial Ability[Passive]UpserperSpecial Ability[Active][PolymorphSpecial Ability[Active]LeapBeginner Lv 1 0%[Active]SneakBeginner Lv. 2 89%[Passive]Strength of EarthBeginner Lv. 7 85%[Active]Earth SensingBeginner Lv 6 20%[Active]PressureIntermediate Lv. 2 88%[Active]RoarIntermediate Lv. 1 25%[Passive]AdeptBeginner Lv. 3 21%[Passive]Iron WillBeginner Lv. 5 10%[Passive]Danger SensingBeginner Lv. 1 0%MasteriesPunching MasteryBeginner Lv. 3 0%Food SpecialistBeginner Lv. 1 0%

while they were hunting he gained 1 level through out ther hunt and decided to use the polymorph skill to combine the jump and free fall so he got a leap skill but in the cost of two levels.

"show leap skill."

[Active]Leap Beginner lvl 1 0%by gathering your strength in your feet you will be able to jump at new height and also can stay there for 10 second before descending in the ground.

150 mp

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After killing about 26 wolfs he manage to gain their skill since they were weaker than him.

"show danger sensing skill

[Passive]Danger Sensing[beginner lvl 3(0%)]you can sense any incoming danger around you.

+5(+20%) Aoe

+ Abble to tell their location

pleased with all the growth of his skill and stats he closed the windows and begin to think.

' my skill slot is now full should i delete some.

pondering for a minute he decided that tomorrow he will go to the training center to get a common swordsman or warrior class to have more slot after going in the blacksmith to have the ores molded to a weapon and if possible to identify the rusty sword handle.

Waking up in the morning he first stretched and done a simple exercise before washing his face. Walking out of his room he threaded his way to the counter where the beautiful woman is there still wearing her smile as she winked Crain but in no avail he wasn't affected by it.

" Good morning dear costumer, what would you like to have as your breakfast.? "

" please give me some hot milk and for the breakfast please let the chef decide. "

the lady turned around after writing his order but not before she winked at him still trying to get a reaction from him. He just responded with a wry smile as the lady sigh in disappointment.

after eating his breakfast with a torture of many winks toward he exited the tavern and made his way to the blacksmith around the corner of the guild's building with 4 house in between them.

Reaching the workshop of the blacksmith he saw a old man that looked like a muscle build with his bulging muscles as he beated the metal plates. Waiting for the blacksmith to finish his work he watched him the whole time and tried to learn anything from it if possible but he decided not to since he thought that he won't be able to learn it because of it's difficulty.

" what is business with me lad? "

after finishing his work the old man eyed creed as he grumpily spoke displeased by an uninvited guest.

" i'm here to ask you if you can possibly make me a weapon. "

the smith looked Crain from head to toe and asked him.

" do you have enough money to but my work? just to tell you i don't sell cheap stuffs. "

" ah, no sir i'm not here to buy a ready made weapon but asking if you can possibly mold me a weapon of choice with the ores i have. "

summoning the ores in his hands the blacksmith eyed it till his mouth gaped and breathed in surprise.

" lad where did you get this sig metals and it is even so pure, this is the first time i layed my eye upon something this expensive. "

"sig metals? "

tilting his head the smith were even more shocked that he didn't know the value of the ores he is holding.

" sig metals are ores of the purest kind it were only mined in ancient mountains were this ores formed over many decades. "

the smith washed it's drool as he eyed the ore, seeing this reaction Crain smiled wryly.

" so sir can you make me something i want and i will entrust this to your hand. "

" you sure? i'm still far from being a master but i will do my utmost best to make this rare metal to anything you want."

" thank you sir. "

he gave the ores to the smith that he almost jumped in joy as he dearly rubbed it in his cheeks like a child having a new toy to play with.

" by the way sir, can you identify something i got since i can't do it myself. "

the smith stopped his actions while he eyed Crain in more expectation because of the ores.

" this, i looted it in my journey here. "

showing to him his the rusty empty handle of swords the smith just eyed it in interest.

" no can do it's more like a work of art even if some part of it were covered with rust. "

" i see so you can't identify it? "

" sorry lad i'm a man of the metal crafts not a artist , but don't be dishearten i think i know someone who can re-carve the designs to it's original form, then maybe he can also identify it. "

Crain urged him to continue as he pocketed the handle.

" there's a strange man selling a lot of sculptures in the central yesterday so maybe he is still there, i heard that he is quite famous and all his work is amazing but just one this he is so prudent about the prices of his work. "

" i see, maybe he can help me."

Crain nodded his head and explained to him on what weapons he would like to be molded with the ores he gave to the smith, the smith happily received his order and even promised that he didn't need to buy since he just received what he wanted the most.

Getting out of the workshop he threaded his way to the center of the town and waited for the man that the smith described to him, after some hours of waiting a youth dressed in a beginner outfit appeared and layed many wood materials beside him as he started to sculpt them to figures.

guessing that the youth is the sculpture that the smith told him he approached him and watched him as he finish his work.

" so can i help you something dear costumer. "

the youth were sociable that his smiles is almost blinding as he received him.

" yeah i'm here to ask you if you can repair something for me. "

" you mean repair a sculptor? i can do that but since my pride as one is on the line the price will also rise depending it's size sir. "

the man talked like a true business man as he coaxed his costumer into buying his product.

" it's ok it's just a small thing. "

he unpocketed the rusty sword handle as he showed it to the man.

" so do you think you can repair it.? "

" mmmm, it will be a bit difficult but i can do it for 3 gold since i will use many things to repair it. "

he pondered for a bit because the price is too high for a simple thing but since he decided it to be identified no matter what he accepted his terms and gave it to the sculptor.

the sculptor hurriedly brought out many things in his bag as he first hammered the rusty parts of the handle and shined it after he started to repair the forms of the sculpted figures in it. the sculptor finished it within two hours and handed it back to him while Crain also gave the gold to him.

" thank you sir, it looks like a bit damaged but you can identify it now since i also unlocked it. "

" thank you. "

he first left him since the line in his back is growing to buy his works. He threaded his way now to the training hall as per his plan he wanted to train and gain a class if possible to add some more skill slots in his skills.

"identify. "

*trring*

from identifying this item you first needed to change your class to see it's property. Do you want to change your class?

yes/no

he pondered for a bit on what he is going to do with it and concluded that he will accept for now and if it's something useless he will just change into something else.

" yes "

his vision suddenly blurred and he lost control of his footstep as he fell down in the ground and finally lost his conscious.

" where am i? "

as he regained his conscious back he was in a very dark place and can't see anything but he can feel a hard thing beneath him and concluded that it was a stone. he reached for the stones and pushed it back slowly while trying to sit up and remember what happened.

'i changed my class with that weird notification and when i accepted it my vision suddenly circled and i fell in the ground as i lost my conscious. '

he recited his latest memory as he searched it thoroughly, but he can't find the reason of him being in this dark place.

" hohoho, it's been a long time since i had a visitor. "

and old but gentle and playful voice echoed inside the place while fires started to be cast in the torches at the side of the walls. looking at the place Crain noticed that he is inside of a cave because of all the stones around and at the summit of the cave there is a old man with a golden fur covering his body making him a humanoid monkey but instead of being a grotesque he is quite handsome.

The old man eyed him first and blurted into laughing.

" i see, i see this is interesting, child your fate is locked in void so i can't read any of it.."

'who is this old man..? '

crain eyed the old man is wearing a traditional Chinese golden garb fitted to his handsome face and his furs are almost shining like a gold.

" i'm Sun Wu kong, the great sage equal of heaven or can just call me Handsome monkey king. hohoho "

the old man answered like he was reading Crain's mind.

" sun wu kong as in the one in the journey to the west? "

Crain blurted his mind out as he marveled the Handsome monkey before him.

" oho, so my tales are still alive in that old world. "

Sun Wu Kong eyed him and crain shuddered since he noticed that the discerning eyes of the monkey completely read him.

" oho so that's how it, you were sure interesting child..ahahaha. "

Sun Wu Kong burst in laughing as Crain remained dumbfounded.

" so child do you wish to become my apprentice? since the devourer choose you as it's master and even brought your conscious here so that means he want you to be trained by me. "

Crain tilted his head as he followed the sigh of the monkey and he saw the black empty handle of sword by his side. Crain frowned as he didn't know what to do and he wanted to live this place and go to his adventure soon.

" worry not child, you are in my own realm,time here works in a different way than the time in the world you were summoned, 1 seconds there means many days here.... ohohoho. "

Sun Wu Kong read his thoughts before he can voice out any complain leaving him in no room to reject his offer.

" then if you wish to train me master. "

he immediately bowed in respect since he also want to learn how to fight properly and this is the best chance he got.

" ohohoho, i like your attitude child, i will thoroughly train you that even the gods of war will fear your might.... "

Crain regretted his choice as he saw the monkey gone to his own world of imagination.

" oh, before we train i will let you know that the only thing you can gain here is your experience and memories since your actual body isn't the one that being train but rather your mind is. "

He pondered for a bit but it has still it's merits he just needed to train his actual body to use all he learns here.

" it's okay master, trained mind is more important than trained body. "

" ohohoho, i really like you child if it wasn't for those gods i will immediately adopt you as my son. "

Sun Wu Kong laughed merely as he stood up.

" so we need to start your training, since i want to teach you all my arts in battle that even the jade king cowered in front of me.ohohoho, memories of old is really nice sometimes. "

the old monkey laughed as he reminiscence his old memory. after that their training started and Crain literally felt what hell means.