Chapter 121

Chapter 121

The examiner from the C-Class exams is right in front of me...

The slim black-bearded man is sitting on a small couch striking a business deal with Bri.

My face goes pale and droplets of sweat start to form on my forehead as my eyes scan the room. I swallow hard as the tension only gets worse.

Rodrigo stares at me, not moving a muscle. He seems to be on guard as well, this isn’t exactly the reaction I expected.

Bri slowly walks in between the two of us smiling and waving her hips back and forth as she struts forward. She looks me in the eyes and speaks in a soft yet powerful tone.

“Jay... It’s a pleasure to see you again so soon.”

She glances over at Rodrigo.

“It seems the two of you already know each other, how interesting.”

Bri chuckles as Rodrigo finally speaks.

“Jay.... What are you doing here, and how exactly do you know my sister?”

I grin. This confirms what I heard earlier was true. They are siblings.

“Well, I came here to get some loot checked out and have a weapon crafted. She’s the best in town, wouldn’t you agree?”

He stares at me with a cold look in his eyes, answering through a clenched jaw.

“She... is..”

My smirk grows as I start to feel a bit more relaxed. Sure, an A-Class from the Association that’s actively trying to recruit me as a test subject is standing right in front of me, but there are some pros to this situation too.

“Does the Association know about your illegal item smuggling? Or the fact that you’re siblings with a Black Market loot dealer?”

Rodrigo looks over to Bri, then back to me.

“No, no they do not.”

He begins glowing white while standing up slowly, the look on his face turns from mildly irritated to infuriated rather quickly. I grit my teeth and start glowing gold and red while reaching for my sword.

“Stop. Stop! You two....”

Bri steps between both of us lifting her hands in the air, glowing the same white color as Rodrigo. Out of curiosity, while powering down my skills, I use inspect and Appraisal on both of them.

I audibly gulp when I see the results.

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[Lv. 488]

Active Items:

[Ring of Eternal Protection] +150% Defense

[Amulet of The Queen] +130% Mental Strength

[Greater Demon’s Core] +50% All Stats

Active Skills:

Crafting [Legendary Grade]

Combat Magic [Advanced Light Summoning]

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[Lv. 1391]

Active items:The roots of this story extend from novell bìn origin.

[Ring of Eternal Protection] +150% Defense

[Ring of The Dragon King] +210% Mental Strength

[Amulet of The King] +140% Mental Strength

[Ring of Divine Speed] +110% Speed +110% Agility

[Arch Demon’s Core] +150% All Stats

[Greater Demon’s Core] +50% All Stats

[Greater Demon’s Core] +50% All Stats

[Greater Demon’s Core] +50% All Stats

Active Skills:

Respawn [Advanced Rebirth]

Combat Magic [Advanced Light Summoning]

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My eyes open wide as I take in all the numbers in front of me. Bri stares at Rodrigo as he powers down his skill and the three of us stand in silence for a moment.

Briana finally speaks up.

“Brother. This is one of my new favorite clients, please don’t hurt him if you can restrain yourself. Jay, the same goes for you, lay a finger on my family and you’re dead.”

She smiles as these harsh words delicately flow from her mouth. Rodrigo and I lock eyes for a moment, then turn back to the powerful woman towering over us and nod. I let out a sigh while Bri’s brother slouches back onto the couch letting out a few muffled words.

“So now what?”

I reply.

“Well, first of all... What was all that earlier about me being a lab rat for the Association? I think it’s time we re-negotiate the terms of this mandatory contract.”

He exhales from his nose.

“Nope. You’re screwed, kid. They asked me to pick out any unusual hunters, and I’ve already submitted your name at the top slot. They won’t take no for an answer. Trust me, I’ve been working with them for almost a decade now.”

“There has to be an easier way to do this....”

She smiles as the glass fills to the brim. I pull my arm away and use self-regeneration on my wound mumbling to myself. Bri flashes me the containment case. Inside, there are two palm-sized stones that look as clear as quartz. They both have small white streaks in them and let out a low hum.

“You know, even with a blood bond, these Windstones may be difficult to control without a wind-summoning skill. I’m sure you’ll figure out how to use them eventually, it just may take some time.”

“Yes... I’ll manage.”

Bri takes all of the items on the wooden table and brings them over to her desk. She places the Firestone in a bottom drawer and opens the Windstone’s containment case while continuing to examine the large horn.

“You can stay and watch if you’d like, this may take a while.”

I nod, then make my way over to the couch. Bri’s hands start to glow light yellow while she carefully picks up one of the Windstones.

She smirks and looks at me.

“While I'm at it, perhaps I should share a few details about that new Demon's Core you're nonchalantly showing off. It might be a good idea to conceal it. I can see you’ve changed a lot Jay, but you still have a lot to learn...”

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Name: Jay Soju

Level: 352

Hp: 1765/1765

Mp: 1525/1765

Strength: 861 [+809][+431]

Speed: 1017 [+610][+305][+509]

Agility: 1115 [+502][+558]

Defense: 762 [+305][+267][+381]

Mental Strength: 861 [+517][+344][+387][+491][+431]

Skills:

Absorption [Special Grade]

Swordsmanship

Combat Magic [Advanced Fire Summoning]

Inspect [Special Grade]

Enemy Detection

Body Hardening [Special Grade]

Self Regeneration [Special Grade]

Spacial Magic [Item Storage]

Plunderer

Telekinesis

Appraisal [Special Grade]

Conceal

Berserker

Dungeon Walker [Special Grade]

Intimidation

Dagger Mastery

Stealth

Bloodlust

Equivalent Exchange

Combat Magic [Wind Summoning]

All-Seeing Eye

Extreme Strength

Dual Wielding [Special Grade]

Telepathy [Legendary Grade]

Items Equipped:

High Ogre King’s Ring [+60% Mental Strength]

Cyclops Eye Pendant [+40% Defense]

Dark Elf Boots [+60% Speed]

Ring of Protection [+35% Defense]

Griffin’s Talon [+40% Mental Strength]

Enchanted Silver Ring [+30% Speed]

Serpent King’s Scale [+45% Agility] [+45% Magic Resistance]

Desert Troll’s Charm [+45% Mental Strength]

The Flame Emperor’s Sword [Fire Aspect][+94% Strength][+57% Mental Strength]

[Greater Demon’s Core] +50% All Stats

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