Chapter 80: Human Rank

Right after coming into terms with his decision, Desire then put the Monster aside.

Although he would definitely come for the Monster, this wasn't the perfect time to do so.

He was still in a dangerous place, and there were still many more things to consider.

And one of those was whether Desire was able to rank up the Human Rank.

"However, that doesn't really matter anymore."

Increasing the Human Rank up didn't really matter for Desire anymore as the Unknown told him that his Vessel was already taken over.

After all, to prevent that from happening, he had to increase the Human Rank.

However, if he were already taken over, Desire didn't have to give a care about that Human Rank anymore.

That was why Desire thought that it doesn't matter anymore.

However, he soon shook his head at that thought.

There's nothing wrong or disadvantage with becoming stronger.

After all, even if the system is indeed just there to monitor people, it is still a way to tell one's strength.

And Desire's system is the Unknown.

Although Desire didn't know anything about the Unknown, Desire could tell that it was definitely better than the system.

That was why Desire thought it best that he should increase his rank as soon as possible.

However, it seems that too was solved in a way as the Unknown appeared right in front of Desire again.

And it was actually his status.

[Stauts]

[Name: Desire]

[Race: Human]

[Monster Rank: First]

[Human Rank: First]

[Traits: Heavenly Demon Trait]

[Title: None]

[Divine Protection: Cannot be identified]

[Special Status]

-Current progress with the unification with water: 15%

-Current progress with the unification with fire: 0%

Desire read his status once, and he immediately became shocked.

He didn't have any knowledge of how he passed the Burning Air Trial or cleared the Dungeon, and now, another one has popped out.

And that was, of course, the Human Rank that ranked up without his knowledge.

It was just absurd that he would rank up all of a sudden as ranking up the Human Rank is something that needs effort, time, and killing monsters.

However, Desire didn't have any knowledge of doing that at all.

"I just slept, and things...became better." Desire said as he smiled with intentions unknown.

Although the situation was definitely annoying as he didn't have any knowledge at all, it wasn't that bad.

He cleared the Burning Air Trial, and his body was healed.

It was not only that, but he also ranked up!

If this were not the best sleep that Desire ever had in his life, then Desire didn't know what sleep would top this one.

However, it seems that the surprises are not over yet as Desire saw his special status.

"Hmm? I can also become one with the fire?" Desire said as he titled his head.

Desire didn't practice any fire magic, nor did he have any fire skills.

That was why it was weird for Desire to be able to become one with fire.

What's more, it was already inhumane that he could become one with the water.

And having another one is just surprising.

"Sigh, I have so many things to do..." Desire shook his head.

Although he didn't know if becoming one with the water or fire would help him become stronger, Desire would definitely go for it.

After all, it was one of the things that normal humans wouldn't be able to do in their whole life.

Desire was sure that there was a sweet secret lying at the end of that path.

"I guess that's all that changed?" Desire spoke as he tried observing himself.

He then called for the Unknown again and again to look for things that have changed during his sleep.

However, he couldn't find another one as it all stayed the same as before.

Desire then looked ahead where he could see the trees and the path to go back.

Desire's face was...surprisingly calm and one that had the abyss of satisfaction.

After all, he did things that he hadn't intended to do, and even got a bonus from it.

The key, the unification with fire, and his rank up!

All those things would definitely help him in the future.

It was then.

As Desire kept looking up, he then decided to go down now as he no longer had any business with the Muscula's nest.

He then bent his knees to grab his things, the key, and the Krussi.

"Hmm, it's hard to hold something while walking in this place..."

Desire remembered the time when he got punched in the face by a Muscula.

Although it was because the Muscula was just fast and strong, Desire thought that Krussi holding his hand back was one of the reasons why he got hit.

Of course, that was just his thoughts.

However, Desire didn't have any time to have those kinds of thoughts as he heard something move in the trees.

Shush! The bushes and leaves made sounds as some sort of shadow loomed over them.

As the sun was out in the open, it was easy to see.

And with Desire's eyes, he could easily tell what kind of being was disturbing the leaves.

"A human?" Desire said as his eyes sharpened.

He bent his knees as his senses stay sharped at all times.

His hands were waiting for a magic to come out of them, and his Core was churning up mana for him.

Of course, Desire did that in just a second, and his stance was just perfect for receiving surprise attacks.

It was weird as Desire didn't have any experience before in doing things like these.

However, that perfect stance of Desire soon crumpled when he saw who it was.

"Jarina!" Desire spoke with widened eyes when he saw Jarina was running towards him as if the world was about to end.

Some parts of her were bouncing, but Desire didn't really care about that.

Why? It was because Jarina was crying.

"Desireeeee!!" Jarina shouted as she tried her best not to tear up.

And because of her speed, Jarina was able to reach Desire's place in just seconds.

And with her arms spread open, she hugged Desire as she lifted him up.

"Desireee!!" Jarina cried as she squeezed Desire in between her mountains.

And while she was doing that, Desire had a smile on his face.

"Hehehe."