After a hearty breakfast, White and Zia cleaned the table and prepared to leave for the town. Their mission was to find a monster for Zia to slay, so that she could awaken her powers.
• • •
When they arrived in town, White right away went looking for a particular monster, then told Zia to pick up whatever item she felt most comfortable carrying.
He quickly chased and choked the dwarf-like monster called [ (Banished) Nuno sa Punso ] by the floating panel on the head of the creature he was holding.
'It certainly looks like a Nuno sa Punso, but...why does it appear larger than what has been described according to the myths? '
He didn't want to make things complicated, so he put that question out of his mind.
The monster's wrists and feet were then thoroughly fastened using a long string that the girl tossed at him.
After all that, he dropped the monster in the center of the road, where there would be no hindrance on Zia's movement.
Zia then indicated that she was now prepared while holding a bent steel beam she had picked up out of the crumbled structure.
"Remember what I said, okay? Stay calm, and if you can, kill it swiftly." White gently advises. He then walked away from the monster.
"Don't let your soft-hearted nature get the best of you. This world is not as sane as it used to be."
Zia nodded as she started to control her breathing. She then slowly closed her eyes and cleared her mind.
After a few breaths, Zia Alyan gradually opened her eyes, with a heart and mind determined to eliminate both the cause of her near-death and the reason for her parents' deaths.
These damn monsters.
Monsters that suddenly dropped from the heavens and then caused an abrupt change in their peaceful world.
"HaaaAAAAPTT!!!"
After a brief pause in her breathing, Zia yelled from the top of her lungs, then sprinted straight towards the monster, piercing its chest as well as bashing the [ (Banished) Nuno sa Punso ]'s head off.
(Kshceeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!)
The monster's lips scream in misery as it squirms due to agony from the hellish suffering it goes through.
*Splack* *Chiskkkek*
"AAAggghhAAAAAgrghhhh!!!!!!"
It is visible in Zia's quivering hands and arms that she feels anger and frustration with every blow she makes towards the helpless monster.
And as the blood splattered on her sweating face and baggy shirt, her blurred tears continued to fall.
*sniff* *kachack*
White realized Zia's mental state had reached a breaking point, but he did nothing to comfort or interrupt her.
'It's all for your sake...' White thought as he slowly closed his eyes.
Only a few seconds after the monster perished, the girl's psyche returned when the floating panel materialized in front of her.
What is written on the floating panel is nearly identical to what her elder brother stated.
The sole difference between Zia's floating panel and White's is that the panel included her name, which is unusual considering White mentioned that there should have been question marks written on that part.
Without thinking much and with her current state of mind, Zia ignored that and didn't notify White as she deemed it not important.
As they had planned earlier, before Zia pressed the [ •YES• ] button, they would stea-
I mean, they will first visit the grocery stores to acquire some canned foods and equipment, while White hunts the monsters that cross their path before returning to their hut.
• • •
The calming sound of crickets makes the chaotic world seem unreal.
The sound of trees swaying from the blissful breeze of the wind makes the apocalyptic world seem surreal.
From a cottage in the midst of the forest, where the only source of light is a little candle in the depths of the night.
There, the siblings can be seen eating gleefully while discussing intensively what their plans will be in the future after the world drastically changed.
Like literally, their life was flipped over from a normal world where scientific discovery blooms and peaceful days reigns, to a world where mysterious creatures run amok and threaten their very lives.
"Do you understand?" White made certain that his sister comprehended everything he stated since he himself had already experienced it.
"Opo..." Zia meekly answered. Her eyes were full of anxiety and uncertainty, but this is the only option they had.
"Also..I just wish that your other hypothesis wouldn't happen, such as... "
White, sensing her concern, interrupted her before she finished her statement and softly stated, "Don't worry, you have me, okay?"
White then softly placed his hand on the top of her head and said, "I won't let anyone or anything harm or take you away from me." while smiling warmly.
Zia finally relaxed and smiled as a result of his comfort and reassurance.
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"So!" White enthusiastically asked, "Are you ready for your awakening?"
Zia's pupils suddenly change into radiant stars, and her eyes glitter with excitement and replies, "Wanamanyesofcourse!"
"And also, these are Superpowers you know? What if I become a 'Magician' like in the roles I always pick on games we play? It must be fun! I will aim at their faces from afar! Like Bam! Pew-Pew!"
The sparkle in her eyes faded suddenly, like a child that had been plucked away from its family's embrace.
"And I wanna get stronger too...you're the only one I have left... I don't want to lose you too..." Zia uttered, almost burst out crying.
White quickly embraced her, stating " I don't wanna lose you too. Let's get stronger together. " and reassures her again until she calms down.
'Really this girl...I genuinely wonder about the psychology of women at times because of their sudden changes in mood.'
White chuckles with these thoughts in mind as he gently stands up after cleaning the table.
Because of his unwavering support, Zia mustered the confidence and pressed the [•YES•] button through the floating panel.
The awakening process has begun, and White keeps a vigilant eye on their surroundings in case the monsters suddenly attack. He also wished her good luck.
10 minutes have passed since then...
While White Alyan was analyzing everything he could find out in the status window, the corner of his vision caught the movement of Zia's finger twitching.
This means that his sister is about to wake up.
As he hears some grunts and groans coming from her direction, White mumbles "Looks like the awakening succeeded."
The young woman's visage had remained looking like she had experienced anguish and discomfort, but her blue eyes possessed a glow within them.
Seeing this, White Alyan smiled and approached her.
"How was it? Yung awakening I mean."
He sat in front of Zia, who was massaging her throbbing head.
"I feel like I'm going to Dieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! That's one hell of!- Is it really necessary to cut me repeatedly!? " Zia yelled.
"Told ya." White chuckled. "So what class did you awakened? May I see it?" he then enthusiastically asked.
With a gleaming expression, Zia excitedly showed her [ Status Window ].
[ • Name: Zia Alyan• ]
[ • Class: Magic Swordsman / Skrimador ng Mahika • ]
[ • Title: N/A • ]
[ • Unique Trait: The Master of Sorcery and Blades [Special] • ]
[ • Innate Traits • ]
• Swordsmanship
• Leadership
[ • Level: 1 • ]
• HP: 95/95
• ÆP: 100/100
[ • Exp: 0/50 • ]
[ •Stats• ]
Strength • 12
Stamina • 14
Agility • 15
Intelligence • 21
Dexterity • 13
Resistance • 20
Points Unused • 0
[ • Active Skills • ]
• Beginner Skill: Stab [E] 1
• Beginner Skill: Slash [E] 1
[ • Passive Skills • ]
• Æ Absorption
This shocked White greatly. He simply cannot help but complain, since he believes that the system is treating him unfairly. "Luh! That's unfair! Why do you have 2 skills?" He pouted, clearly jealous of his sister's luck.
Zia spotted his reaction and decided to annoy him even more. ' Hehe '
She pushed her face closer to him while retaining her disgustingly annoying expression. (•̀⩊•́)
"It means I'm more gifted than you Nya ha ha ha ~ ~ ~" Zia proclaimed before bursting out laughing.
She annoyed her elder brother as if she were a child, deliberately making him envious of the valuable present she had gotten from their parents.
After a while, Zia halted her taunting, wiped her teary eyes from laughing, and questioned her brother, who was now sulking in the corner like a child stripped of candy.
"Jokes aside, can I now see your Status Window my 'Beloved Brother'? ~ "
"Yeah, yeah, here you go." White replied, still frowning.
White submissively showed his [Status Window].
"Wow... You're really a Hero but... Music Hero? What's that?" Zia curiously asked while her eyes are still glued on White's [Status Window]
"I also have no clue. Maybe it's an error? Meh. Just forget about it." he sighed heavily as his gaze wandered in the starry skies.
Even though Zia wanted to stop dissing him, she couldn't simply due to her brother's status window.
"Also, How will you save the world? By having concerts in front of monsters or something?" Zia giggled as she mentioned all of this.
"Yeah, yeah, sure. Whatever." White responded bitterly. He sighed again while saying "I was dumbstruck by it as soon as I checked it once more."
When she noticed that her brother's mood was not good, Zia slowly wiped her teary eyes.
White's gaze shifted to his sister and eased up his facial expression.
'Well, I expected this reaction from the very beginning.' and breathed heavily once again.
Zia then walks up towards him while slowly putting her head above his head "Don't be too depressed, big Bro, okay? Your cute sister will protect you with all her might! ~" and pats him gently.
As she was attempting to soothe her older brother in her own manner, something else came into White's thoughts at the time.
'Looks like she forgot to check my stats. I suppose I should keep it to myself for the time being.'
The siblings conversed first in order to maintain a positive mood and to ignore, even
In order to guarantee their safety, White made the choice to stay awake on guard while Zia slept comfortably.
While the siblings spend the night comfortably, tragedies continue to take place throughout the world.
Events that will alter the trajectory of human existence.
How many people in the world are tired of running, shaking with fear, taking shelter in places where they are not sure they are safe, and waiting for the government to help them?
The answer is...Everyone.
Despite their lack of televisions and internet access, they realized that the government was uncaring about them or, in the worst-case scenario, had abandoned them completely.
With this in mind, they have given up hope that those above will rescue them, and so they made a decision to seek retribution against the monster's perpetual destruction of their kind.
As humans begin to adapt to the new environment, more and more individuals have turned into 'warriors', and the prospect of being safe and surviving the apocalypse has reawakened their spirits.
• • •
When the 'Entities' perceived the alteration occurring in the Middle Realm, they rapidly headed toward it, expecting to take control and own it.
They had prepared themselves to confront and oppose the other 'entities' who also desired to gain control over the Middle Realm; however, they were all taken aback when they encountered the 'unknown power' and 'field' that obstructed them.
The Middle Realm's 'Field' refused them access, which ought to operate as control over said Realm used by the same beings.
Without a word, 'entities' did their absolute best to collaborate together to get rid of the 'unknown power,' but absolutely nothing was accomplished.
After a long period of time, the 'entities' ceased their persistent bombardment due to the fact that they were unable to repel, break down, or demolish it.
While the 'entities' started communicating regarding what to do next, an unexpected situation occurred.
This 'Unknown Power' is seeking to have a talk with them.
After much thought and debate, they all settled on the terms and conditions set by the 'Unknown Power'.
• • •
A few weeks have passed since Zia's Awakening.
While the siblings start getting acquainted with their new capabilities and powers, as well as almost exterminating the creatures on the streets and surrounding their former house, they also try to track down survivors in the neighborhood, but they come across none at all.
A notification panel then pops up in front of them.
•[ Attention! The minimum number requirement of Warriors has been reached! The creation of Tutorial Zones will begin! ]•
"It looks like my guess was right," he mumbled. White then cleanly wiped the blood around the bolo's surface using a spare cloth and told Zia, "Osya, be ready."
After Zia finishes whatever she is doing, she extends her hands, which White graciously accepts and holds her exquisite hands.
"Remember what I told you last time, alright? Don't trust others easily other than me."
After hearing his reminder, Zia nodded gleefully.
'I don't know what will happen from here onwards, but I'll protect what I have left.'
As the blinding light seemed to settle on them, their physiques slowly faded away like sand swept by a soft breeze.