-Forest of the Sleeping Dragon-
Dante:Ummm...Huh? Where...Am I?
Dante had woken up in a enclosed space. As he looked around the place seemed familiar, than it clicked.
Dante:One of the carts? Let's check the outside.
Dante got up, still sore from what happened but he could move. He walked in the back and pulled the curtain aside. The cart was moving but at a very slow pace.
Dante: So we are on the road again. Where are the others? Wait, my stuff. Where is my stuff? Ah... There.
Dante gathered his bearings, than remembered.
Dante: Wait a second! If we on the road that means! *Quests*!
Dante pulled up his quest tab. He was filled with satisfaction upon seeing the mission.
[Clear Condition 1: escape] ✓
Reward: LV increase of Bringer's Light
(Completed )
[Clear Condition 2: kill all Bandits 15/15] ✓
Reward: Class specific skill: Bone spear
(Completed)
[Clear Condition 3: Rescue Germalid and Vox] ✓
Reward: Zanpaktou LV 1: Asauchi
(Completed)
[Would you like to accept the mission rewards?]
[Yes / No]?
Dante's grin grown wide. He immediately choose [Yes] and a great sensetion washed over him.
-Ding-
[Skills Gained / Upgraded:]
Bringer's light LV II:
Pull out the object's soul around you to strengthen or accelerate your self greatly without to much exhaustion.
Bone spear: LV I
Conjure a spear made out of bones and fire it at the chosen target. It has high damage but slow speed.
[Congratulations racial advencmant unlocked: Shinigami/Hollow/Quincy]
Zanpaktou LV I: Asauchi:
The Host has successfully unlocked the power of his soul, capable to call on it's power at will in a form a special weapon, unique to himself.
In Dante's hand materialized his Zanpaktou.
It was a simple normal sized katana.
For the naked eye it looks like any ordinary weapon but for Dante, it was a step closer to his full potential.
Dante: I have unlocked three of my racial traits at once!? Nice, I'll have to experiment later on and find out, what can I do. Dante was grinning like a maniac. He wanted to immediately check out his stats as well and test his current capabilities but a sudden stop accrued.
He immediately peaked out side and he could see that, Vox was running into the forest, hands on his bladder.
Dante: And here I thought, it was something serious. Oh yeah, that's right. I have traveling companions. Let's check on the old man and ask what happeneded while I was out.
Dante jumped off the cart and walked forward. All three carts were in a functional state but it was not really at it's best. They were connected like the train cabins. As Dante reached forward he saw Germalid holding onto the reins of the six horses at front.
Dante: Morning.
Germalid turned his head and spotted Dante right next to the cart.
Germalid: Ah! Dante, finally awake? How are you feeling?
Dante jumped up to the cart and sat down right next to the dwarf as he spoke.
Dante: Still sore but I survive. Say, how long was I out?
The dwarf stroked his beard and answered.
Germalid: About two days. Under that time, we repaired the carts as we could and gathered everything together into them. At least what was still useful.
Dante: I see. I assume we headed to Greenwald?
Germalid: Yes, we still have a mission to complete for the guild. But considering the current situation, it will take us 3 days to arrive.
Dante: I understand. By the way, if I can ask? What are you?
Germalid just raised his eyebrow, he gave Dante the "are you for real" look.
Dante just realizing, how he frased the question started to panic. His hands were in the air making vierd motions as he explained.
Dante: NO...no,no, I did not meant that way!
I meant: what is you're profession? Some kind of blacksmith warrior?
Germalid just chuckled at Dante's antics and continued.
Germalid: I'm just a humble blacksmith, who can make really strong weapons.
Dante now giving his deadpan face just answered without any emotion.
David: yeah...sure.
At the same time Vox have returned from the forest, done with his busines. As he approached, he saw Dante sitting right next to Germalid as they were talking. He approached them and he addressed Dante.
Vox: Hey there Dante! I can see you have woken up. How do you feel my friend?
Dante:(few days ago you called me a traitorous brat now friend? This guy is sick in the head.) I'm fine.
Vox: That's good. How about you get in the back and rest some more? You are a growing child after all. You need proper rest.
Dante: (Bitch, I was asleep for the past two days! But I could check on my staff in the back, don't want to see them that I just stare into the nothingness or make vierd motions.)
Dante:Yeah, sure. I guess, I could go for some more rest. Hey. Old man, can I use some of the ores in the back? I need some stuff in case if a nother incident occurs.
Germalid stroke his beared again and nodded.
Germalid: Sure, nothings wrong being prepared but don't go overboard.
Those materials are meant for the guild.
Dante: Thanks. I make sure not to use much.
Dante than jumped off the cart and headed in the back of the caravan.
Vox climbed aboard and sit next to Germalid.
He said.
Vox: What a strange kid. Master, shouldn't be wiser to head back to Millwood? His parents must be worried.
Germalid: It is shameful for me to say this but when it comes to fire power, he is more capable than any guard in Millwood.
We need him. Also, I have a feeling that, he got nobody to go back to. You have seen how he carries himself. He is a survivor.
Vox: Now that you mentione it. You are right Master. I just hope that our journey will be more peaceful from here on out.
-In the back of the last cart-
Dante: Let's see the labor of my hard work.
*Stats*
He called up his status screen and what he saw, was jaw dropping.
LV 5 -> 10
Exp: 165/4072
Dante Dragneel Uchiha
HP: 100/100
MP: 295/295
Strength: 12
Dexterity: 12
Endurance: 13
Constitution: 12
Intelligence: 15
Attribute points: 20 -> 70
Skill point: 2 -> 7
Racial progress:
[Fullbringer 30%]
[Uchiha 10%]
[Quincy 1%]
[Hollow 1%]
[Soul Reaper 3%]
Skills:
Transmute:
The Host can change a materials form, shape or state as long as the Host knows the material and have an image of the final product in his head.
Bone dart LV I :
Summon a bone dart and shoot it the target. It has average speed and low DMG.
Appraisal LV I :
Gain insight on the examined target.
Bringer's light LV II:
Pull out the object's soul around you to strengthen or accelerate your self greatly without to much exhaustion.
Bone spear: LV I
Conjure a spear made out of bones and fire it at the chosen target. It has high damage but slow speed.
Zanpaktou LV I: Asauchi:
The Host has successfully unlocked the power of his soul, capable to call on it's power at will in a form a special weapon, unique to himself.
Fullbring LV I:
Bring out the full potential of an item you hold.
[Fullbring: Tracer's light:]
The Host uses fullbring to pull out the body's latent potential. Increasing it's strength, speed and senses along with every other skill and traits used in a fight.
[Unique skill: Sharingan 1 tomoe:] [15/20]
The sharingan with one tomoe, primarily enhances the host's perception and analysis skills. It allows the host to see mana flow, predict opponent's movements, and copy various techniques.
[Sharingan 1 tomoe: Minor genjutsu:]
While the sharingan being in it's first stage, still can cast a minor illusion, far weaker as regular illusion but still can confuse the target momentarily.
Traits:
Artificer prodigy
Exceptional talent
Crimson red eyes
[Evaluation: as strong as a joung Adult]
Dante was amazed by his growth. Even though he didn't deliver the final blow, his growth was astonishing.
Dante: Five whole levels!? Goodness gracious, that's a big jump! Even my mana have skyrocketed, possibly due to my racial awakening. Alright, let's distribute the AP.
HP: 200/200
MP: 595/595
Strength: 12 -> 22
Dexterity: 12 -> 32
Endurance: 13 -> 23
Constitution: 12 -> 22
Intelligence: 15 -> 35
Attribute points: 70 -> 0
A nice feeling surged through Dante's body, as he was revitalized, his soreness also faded. He was good as new.
Dante: I hold of the skill points for a while. Maybe I will need them in a same situation.
After he was done, he began his training to awaken his Zanpaktou spirit.
Dante has drawn his Asauchi and he focused. Trying to seize his spiritual energy and he called out.
Dante: Pierce through the heavens, Zangetsu!
-At the front of the caravan-
In the background: Zangetsu!, Zangetsu!, Zaangetsuu!
The two just looked at each other confused.
After a time Vox had to ask.
Vox: Master? Dose the kid lost it? He is screaming for the past half an hour.
Is he alright?
Germalid was just as confused as Vox. But none the less he answered.
Germalid: I would say, he maybe just... playing? He might be a strong warrior and survivor but ultimately he is just a kid, after all. He will calm down eventually.
Vox looked confused but at the end he nodded.
Vox: If you say so Mater.
Unfortunately that wasn't the case. Dante was relentlessly calling out to his Zanpaktou for more than 2 hours without any progress.
He eventually gave up for now and he turned to other matters. He was now sitting among the crates, making bullets from iron ores and fire stones. He was deep in thought.
Dante: (He is not answering. Am I not strong enough yet or he doesn't bother to answer me now? I know that the system converts all of my other energy sources like chakra and spiritual energy into mana and vice versa but I should be able to at least commune with him.
Then why?)
Dante kept making bullets until evening.
It was sunset, when the caravan stopped.
Germalid opened the curtain at the last cart.
He saw Dante sitting in a cross legged position. He was surprised. He felt Dante's mana fluctuating but in a very calm manner.
Germalid:( He is actually refining his mana?
At such a joung age? He has a monstrous talent!) *cough*
Dante opened his eyes and looked at Germalid.
Germalid: Hey kid. Diner is ready. Come and let's eat.
Dante nodded and slowly got up. He followed Germalid to the front of the caravan. A campfire was already going, around it were many sticks with meat on them, slowly roasting.
Vox was managing the supplies and was preparing utensils.
They sat down around the campfire and started to eat. The food was ten times better than the stuff what Dante has eaten in the past days.
As they were eating, Germalid was the one this time who broke the silence.
Germalid: So, We have been through a lot and We are greatful to you for helping us out in our time of need. But I guess this is the perfect time to get to know one and other. Don't you think Dante?
Dante paused mid bite as he fixed his gaze on the Dwarf. His question wasn't demanding but it was imposing an aura that left Vox also stopped in mid bite.
They wanted answers and this time, they were not in any kind of situation that would help Dante to cover up. This time he had to answer.
Dante:( Shit. I was so emmarsed in my stuff, I didn't even prepared for that. Well, I guess it's time to improvise.)
He put down his food and straightened his posture. Ready to give answers.
Dante: Ask away. What do you want to know?
Germalid lifted his pipe to his mouth, closed his eyes and took a deep puff. Then he looked at Dante.
Germalid: Let's start at the beginning. I am Germalid Bearheart, renowned arcane blacksmith of the East Domain and he is my apprentice Vox.
He gestured towards Vox, his human companion and student.
Vox: Nice to meet you. I am Vox Mercer, as you know already. I'm from the big city of Insornia, the Capital City of Domain also I study the art of smithing under Master Germalid.
After there introduction now only Dante remains. Germalid than continued.
Germalid: Now, your turn. Who are you? Where did you come from? Why are you here?
This was it, the three questions, that swirled in the mind of the two. Eager to know, who is this strange kid. The one who saved their life.
Dante: I am....
To be continued....