Author's note:
I know that the release of chapters is slower compared to last time... sorry for this
I, too, miss the old times of releasing 1 chapter per day...
I also began questioning something... Where did all my free time go?
Also,
For those wondering about Feru's status... next chapter... sorry...
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Help me by pointing out mistakes you see in the chapter as it will help me improve~
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Volume 1 Chapter 7: Silent night
I used the hidden path that I’ve made to reach the base of the mountain quickly.
I still don’t have plan with dealing with them though, but I should probably check things out for now.
Even if something goes wrong, I can probably deal with it with my current stats.
Status WindowName:NeroborjClass:Lesser GodLevel:1Race:HumanGenderMaleHealth1,000/1,000 (2.1/s)Mana1,000/1,000 (2.1/s)Strength:50(+50)Vitality:50(+50)Agility:50(+50)Intelligence:50(+50)Endurance:50(+50)Luck:6.53318e+177Remaining Stat Point:0
Social StatusEquipped Title:Random WandererFaction:NoneAlignment:NeutralFollowers:0
AffinityFire:20.00%Water:20.00%Earth:20.00%Wind:20.00%Light:100.00%Dark:100.00%
Skills: Passive Skills:Skill lvl Acrobatics
Acute Senses
Artistic
Mind Mastery
Resistance
Vigor
Weapon Masterylvl.10
lvl.5
lvl.10
lvl.10
lvl.10
lvl.10
lvl.10 Active skills: Skill lvl Blink
Conjuring
Cure
Haste
Heal
Intimidation
Manipulation
Quick Move
Wing Blade
Fire Magic Manipulation
Water Magic Manipulation
Earth Magic Manipulation
Wind Magic Manipulation
Light Magic Manipulation
Dark Magic Manipulationlvl.1
lvl.2
lvl.10
lvl.1
lvl.10
lvl.1
lvl.10
lvl.1
lvl.1
lvl.1
lvl.1
lvl.1
lvl.1
lvl.2
lvl.2 Special Abilities: Skill lvl Calm Mind
Childish Nature [4]
Natural Talent
Self-Sacrificelvl.4
lvl.6
lvl.2
lvl.3 Professions: Skill lvl God Abilities: Skill lvl Creation [1]lvl.3 Remaining Skill Points: 15
Yup… If I were to compare my stats with the girl(Lina) from before… I could only say that I’m cheating.
If I remember correctly, she was lvl 19 and her highest stat is [Intelligence] which is 35 points.
I guess this is one of the perks of a [Lesser God].
I wonder what’ll happen if I became a [Higher God], will I be able to create a world on my own?
Arriving at the base of the mountain, I stopped as I felt a chilly atmosphere enveloping over me.
With my Acute Senses, I noticed that I was surrounded by a large number of people… wait… that’s not it!
Even when the presence moves towards me, I don’t see anything! Are they invisible!?
The presence keeps getting closer and closer until they are in arms reach.
If I don’t have Calm Mind, I’m sure I would have run away in fear.
Then, the all too familiar white screen appears in front of me.
Oh! Great and powerful [God]! Please grant us salvation and save our love ones!
Me: "T-This is!?"
Every time a white screen appears in front of me. I can't help but feel that something ominous is looming before me.
But in this case. The white screen seems very ominous right now… I somehow feel threatened…
It feels like someone… or something is trying to talk to me… Maybe it is… Maybe it isn't…
I guess I'll try and talk to it…
Me: “What is this?”
I spoke in a questioning tone as if the situation I'm facing is all natural.
I wasn't even expecting a response when I asked but…
We are the souls of the dead!
Me: “You guys are ghost or spirits then? What do you guys need from me?”
Whuuaaa~ this unnatural situation is scary. Somehow, I'm able to remain calm… I guess Calm Mind is in effect.
Anyway, how did they know that I’m a [God]… But it seems that the quest didn't fail though. Then it's fine.
Eliminate the people that killed us and save living!
I began contemplating on what to do. It’s not like I could kill people easily with no remorse…
The earth right now (Before I was taken here) was somewhat peaceful… I only violence I got in was when I was bullied.
But before I could think of something… The spirits spoke up and
We shall lend you our power! Our spirit! Our Everything!
The presences that was surrounding me began to move closer to me and grab me.
Me: “W-Wai-“
I couldn’t even finish what I was about to say…
I could feel some kind of hand marks touching me… no… gripping me until that feeling vanish…
They were not kidding when they said they will lend me everything they have… even their feelings…
I can feel them… I can feel what they felt…
Fear… Misery… Grief… Sorrow… Pain… Despair… Agony… Torment… Distress… Death…
Save The Living! Avenge The Dead!
Nature Quest: Random Wanderer
Silent KnightDifficulty: BDescription:The emotions of the dead have affected you. They asked you for a favor.
Save the living… Avenge the dead… Kill them all…
Conditions:Clear Conditions:Fail Conditions:>Kill all of the invaders in [Maltis]
OR
>Inflict fear deep within their hearts
OR
>Why not do both?>Failing to achieve one of the
Clear Conditions
Quest Reward:Increase intimacy with the dead
???
System:Due to your actions and High Affinity in Dark.
You have obtained special ability: Cold Hearted
A change has occurred within you:
Intimidation changed into Death Aura
Stolen novel; please report.
You have learned the skill: Dark Mist
You have learned the skill: Pain Augmentation
System:Due to your actions and High Affinity in Light.
You have obtained special ability: Kind Hearted
A change has occurred within you:
Heal and Cure has merged and became: Divine Intervention
You have learned the skill: Divine Presence
You have learned the skill: Pain Alleviation
A bunch of blue screen appears in front of me.
It appears that due to my current actions. I able to obtain new Special Abilities…
Somehow… The skills that I've obtain where very contradicting to each other… But It felt quite natural for me…
I also feel a bit weird but somehow natural…
It's hard to describe it but it somewhat feels like bottling all of your bad/sad emotions/experiences and then releasing them all at once…
I feel happy right now… But my mind is a bit dark…
If I were to link the situation that I'm in right now. I could say that this is the part where I should lose control of myself and go berserk.
Fortunately, I'm able to control myself… and not go around killing everything in sight.
Me: "Anyway~ standing here doing nothing won't accomplish anything~"
I started humming as I went towards [Maltis]. I have a habit of humming whenever I'm happy~
The atmosphere around me was cold and dreadful… But I can't help myself and let out a gentle smile.
. . . . . .
[World: Veran]
[Location: Central Continent, Maltis]
[Point of view: None]
Near the base of the mountain. Two figures could be seen walking and talking to each other.
Figure1: "Tch. We have to find that girl before she escapes"
Figure2: "Don't worry, she ran towards the sacred mountain. Even if she stayed there, she won't be able to leave [Maltis]"
Figure1: "I hope so… but I worried about [God]"
Figure2: "Ha! You think [God] will grant her a wish? We’re the ones that worked hard for it! Not them!"
The two figures continued walking around the area looking for a girl that escaped towards the sacred mountain.
The mountain was considered sacred as it was thought that [God] is living on top of it. They believe that upon reaching the top or gathering [God's] favors, [God] will grant any wish.
The two figures continued to walk around but stop as soon as they felt the atmosphere around them change.
The two felt something deep within themselves but wasn't able to figure out what it was.
They decided to turn back… But it was all too late as they were envelop by a black colored mist.
Figure2: "W-What's with this…Smoke?"
Figure1: "I d-don't think so… I think this is a fog or mist"
Figure2: "T-There's no such thing as a black fog or mist… I-I think you read too many ghost stories"
Figure1: "H-Hahaha… I guess so… L-Let's just leave"
Figure2: "A-Alright"
The two was stuttering… they shrug it off as they thought it was just the cold…
They started to look around as they continued to walk… felt strangely tense…
The two didn't know what they were feeling until they hear a sound…
"Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~"
It was humming.
The voice came from a boy. It was somewhat childish as it continued to hum a certain tune.
The two figures stop dead in their tracks as soon as they heard the childish humming.
They even felt a chill running up their spines as they look towards the source.
They felt intense fear them as they saw two red glowing eyes looking at them.
"Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~"
The voice continued to hum as it moves towards them.
The pair eyes moves left and right as if it was tilting its head every time it hums.
The two were unable to move as they stared wide eye at the surreal situation they were in.
The eyes got closer and closer towards the two as they were still frozen in fear.
Then a small cut suddenly appears on their necks.
The cuts was so small you can even say it that a blade barely touch their necks but.
The two felt intense pain from the cut. They felt it as if their head was chopped off instantly.
Another small cut suddenly appears on their hands, feet, body, everywhere…
Even though they were just small cuts. They felt it as one of their body parts sliced off.
They two began crying from the pain and fear… but were unable to let out any kind of noise.
"Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~"
The voice continued to hum as it kept creating small cuts all over their body.
The two were able to find "Salvation" through dying from extreme pain (Shock).
The humming stopped as it noticed the two were dead.
"Hm? Dead already? Oh well~ There are still many of them~"
The voice spoke in a happy tone… as if it was enjoying everything that had happened.
"Oh Yeah~ I wanted to test this out~"
The two dead bodies suddenly disappear without a trace.
"Oh? It worked? I guess I can't believe everything I read~"
The voice continues to hum as he walks away from the scene.
. . . . . . .
In a certain Inn not too far from the previous location.
A group of 10 were gathered on one table as they drink and talk, oblivious to the silent rampage outside.
Figure1: "Hahaha~ Look at all the gold I got!"
A man with a large build laughs as he shows off a bag that was full of gold coins.
Figure2: "Ho~ did you get that from the nobles that we've killed yesterday?"
Figure3: "I think he just went around asking for money in exchange for not getting killed"
Figure1: "Hahaha~ Bingo~"
Figure6: "Haha~ but you'll kill them anyway so why bother? You can just loot their corpse or just take them"
Figure1: "Too much of a hassle! Also, I like to see their faces saying 'but we paid!' before they get killed. It's amusing"
Figure4: "So brutal! Hahaha"
Figure7: "Yeah… I agree… You're too much for the people here"
Figure10: "Careful now, you might anger [God]…"
Figure1: "Bah! We’ve killed them in order to gain favors from [God] right? Why would he be angry?”
They continued their talk with the topic of killing, stealing, and about [God] as they continued to eat and drink everything on the table.
Figure1: “OI! Girl, get us more food and beer!”
A beautiful girl in her teens walks towards them in with chains attached to her neck, wrist, and legs.
She was carrying multiple food and beer as the man requested… One could clearly see the pained expression she has on her face.
She is the daughter of the inn’s owners. She and her mother were the only one left as her father was killed by the very people she was serving.
Figure1: “Oh yeah… that reminds me, this girl is beautiful~ why don’t we sell her as a slave?”
Figure4: “Hahaha~ Money is still on your mind huh?”
Figure5: “Why don’t we have fun with her first?”
Tears started flowing down from her face. Her current actions are all for her mother was taken in as a hostage.
She knew that if she refuse them or escape, something bad will definitely happen to her mother. Her mother was the only living family member left… The girl is willing to do anything for her mother’s safety but… she knew all too well that these men cannot be trusted.
She silently prayed for salvation… for her and her mother to be saved.
As they continued to laugh and talk while they approach the girl, the atmosphere changed as a gust of dark mist enters the room. All of them fell silent as the room was filled with a terrifying feeling of dread. Some of them knew the feeling of death that was lingering within the room.
The 10 figures grab their weapons and prepare themselves as to what might happen.
They believe themselves as strong as their average level was 50+.
The girl on the other hand, was sitting on the corner of the room due to her legs collapsing because of an unknown atmosphere.
Then…
"Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~"
Everyone froze in place as they heard a childish like humming coming from the entrance of the inn.
Shifting their gazes to the entrance, they saw two glowing pairs of red eyes looking at them.
All 10 of them went pale as they instinctively felt fear from looking at those eyes.
"Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnnn~ Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~Hmnn~"
Continuing its humming, the pair of red eyes moves in closer and closer.
The 10 figures felt irrational fear as they began tearing up but no sounds came out of their mouth.
In comparison to the 10 figures, the girl sat there watching at the scene.
She saw a figure of a man wearing black clothing and an animal skull on top of its head slowly walking towards the group.
Looking at the animal skull, two red glowing eyes could be seen from the eye sockets as it looks towards her.
Oddly enough, she did not feel any kind of fear towards the mysterious figure.
She even felt safety from its presence.
The mysterious figure quickly moves and slices the air in front of it.
Small cuts could be seen appearing from the body of the 10 figures as they begin convulsing from the pain they felt.
This lasted until all 10 of them died from the pain… which was about 30 seconds.
The corpses of the 10 figures disappeared along with the mysterious man in black leaving the girl all to herself in the corner of the room.
. . . . . .
The Terror filled atmosphere continued throughout the night ending at dawn.
All of the invaders that attack the citizens disappeared without a trace.
In the morning, the citizens of [Maltis] awoke only to find an eerie atmosphere.
They noticed that all the doors that were imprisoning them were broken.
They have been finally freed…
But questions rose to their minds as what exactly happened…
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PS. I was somehow annoyed with the status… so~ I’ll just do this if you don’t mind.
Childish Nature [4]
1.Actor
2.Charmer
3.Concealment
4.Weak Presence
Creation [1]
1.Customization