Chapter 7 - Ambush(1)
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n-On the road to the church-
nThe path uses white stones, which made it like a road to heaven. And also, the road is immaculate and well-maintained.
nThere are various shops located on both sides of the road, which are also attractive to visit. Each of the shops cast a unique spell to attract customers.
nHmm... This road is too clean. I was wondering where all the beggars are located.
nIt's impossible to have a road cleaning service in this era.
nDesmond frowned when he noticed Alice approaching one of the toys and touching it with excitement.
nThis troublemaker has started to make trouble now.
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nMeanwhile, on the narrowed alley, Desmond saw many beggars and children dressed in rags who did not dare to touch the white and clean road.
nHmm, it's even possible to ban a person from the public road.
nThen one of the children tried to step forward, but upon touching the road, a magic circle suddenly appeared and made the child bounce back.
nDesmond noticed the child had a burn mark on his foot; the child also had a tail while a horn suddenly grew on his head. So that child isn't human.
nSystem, scan that child status.
nScanning the target...
nScan Complete!
nName: Unknown Child
nGender: Male
nAge: 10
nRace: Demon
nClass: none
nOccupation: Slave
nDemon Energy: 3.65
nStrength: 5.00
nAgility: 2.00
nStamina : 0.50
nHmm?
nSystem, is it possible for a race not to have a trait?
nCreating a Task...
nUsed 1 Slot
nStatus: Working 0%
nWorking 50%..
nStatus: Completed
nSaving to Database …
nData Saved!
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nSystem Conclusion: Based on scanned data from several people, having a trait is considered lucky. Because not everyone has a trait.
nBut people who do not have a trait can still collect energy and live comfortably without traits; even people who have uncommon traits in the community will; many are looking for marriage so that this trait is passed down to the next generation.
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nSo the demon doesn't have a trait.
nAnd his strength is stronger even at age ten years.
nAnd a slave.
nSuch a shame; that's why strength is important.
nNow it looks like my family belongs to a noble family.
nInteresting…
nSystem, scan the average stats of the people in the world and compare them with mine.
nCreating a Task...
nUsed 1 Slot
nStatus: Working 0%
nWorking 50%..
nStatus: Completed
nSaving to Database …
nData Saved!
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nSystem Conclusion:
nThis scan result is indifferent to class; for the average adult, a normal person's stats is around 5.00 -10.00, depending on the profession. When it comes to young people, it is about 2.00 – 5.00, and then children are around 0.30 – 2.00.
nThese stats only mean Strength and Agility. Even ordinary people keep meditating to raise their unique energy. This world builds with magic.
nSome people said,
"If you can't do a lifestyle spell, you are useless in society.
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nBut when it comes to meditation, it is easy, and becoming a wizard
/witch is impossible without the correct technique.
nBecause only by studying in a school will the proper technique to advance become a wizard
/witch.
nSystem Final Conclusion: The host is superior in Unique Energy than normal children. But the other attribute is average.
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nAs the system was explaining, Desmond heard his mother's voice.
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"Alice, come here, don't disturb someone's business.
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nAlice was holding a toy while looking at her mother.
"But Mom, I want that, please.
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nDespite Alice's pleading eyes, Leona was unfazed, but Bastian was different. He entered the shop and came out holding a toy.
nWhen Leona acknowledged Bastian's behavior, she shook her head helplessly while smiling wryly.
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"You're lucky this time, your father bought it, and next time don't repeat it or...
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"Yes, Mom.
" Instantly Alice replied, staring at her new toy.
nLeona glared at Bastian for a moment before heading to the church. However, Bastian only smiled while caressing the back of his head.
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nChurch
nWhen Bastian and his family arrived at the church, they saw a sister sweeping the yard. Leona then approached the sister.
nThe sister with blonde hair color and a busty body was tidying up the yard, but she stopped when she noticed that guest had come.
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"Ara...Ara… What we have here?
" The sister smiled and said seductively.
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"Good morning, Sister. Is the church open now? We want to identify our child's traits.
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nThe sister then looked at Desmond, who was carried by Leona.
"Good morning. Yes, the church is already open. Please follow me to identify.
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nShe directed Bastian and his family to follow her inside, while the rest of the guard brought by Bastian stayed outside.
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nThe morning sun shone through the church's large glass, making the church look like a very holy place. Inside the church, it was very peaceful because it was still early in the morning, and not many people were there.
nThe church is usually used as a place for meditation, treatment, and identification of traits.
nWhen the door opened, the other sisters that were cleaning the work chairs immediately went to the door to greet the guests.
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"Good morning, is there anything we can help you with?
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"Hello, Sister Sistine, this family wants to identify the child's traits who has just been born.
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nWhen the sister heard a familiar voice, she looked behind.
"Oh, so it was you, Sister Liliana. Come here; follow me.
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nAfter that, Sister Liliana bowed to Bastian's family and went to continue her duties.
nThen Sister Sistine directed Bastian's family to the church podium center. On the center podium was a stone table decorated with ancient script inscriptions.
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"Please put your baby's hand on this stone tablet.
" Sister Sistine glanced at Leona.
nSeeing this situation, Desmond immediately ordered the system.
nSystem, scan the stone table and that sister.
nAnd conclude if there is hidden intent in the stone tablet.
nScanning the target..
nScan Complete!
nName: Identification Stone
nGrade: Uncommon
nInformation: Only used to identify traits and display basic info.
nSystem Conclusion: The stone table was safe. There was no evil spell in it.
nScanning next target..
nScan Complete!
nName: Sistine
nGender: Female
nAge: 22
nRace: Human
nClass: none
nOccupation: Nun
nUnique Energy: 8.03
nStrength: 5.00
nAgility: 5.00
nStamina: 1.00
nTrait Effect :
nPeacefulness (Common)
n- Increase healing speed by 1 minute.
nThat nun has a trait.
nBut the effect is so useless.
nAt least the stone is safe; I thought the system would get discovered.
nUsually, normal people will feel afraid of unknown existence; they will start to research objects or living things.
nWhile Desmond was analyzing the conclusion in his mind, his mother held Desmond's hand and directed him to the stone table.
nThe stone table glowed, and a notification sounded in Desmond's mind.
nALERT! | Spell cast on Host Body
nTerminate? Y
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nIf I destroy it, my family will be suspicious.
nAfter all, even my sister has a trait.
nBut if I display the unique trait.
nThe risk is too high.
nSystem, can you fake my grade trait?
nSystem : …..
nIf my guess is correct, there is a trait hunter out there or is this the real reason our family is being targeted?
nThis is just in case, it's better to keep your head down for a moment to survive and have another chance for revenge than to die silly just because you are proud to have a rare trait.
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nSystem Conclusion: Yes, host. By changing the unique energy movement, the trait will also change, but this process requires 2x checks to succeed.
nThe first check will make the results invisible. The second check would make the previously 'Unique Energy' in the host rotate very fast in the host's body. After being faked, the rotation would slow down, making it look like a rare trait.
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nSaying this, Desmond remembered when he'd read a novel when an arrogant young master mocking mc skill, but another arrogant young master smashed and kill him in the spot because of jealousy.
nOkay, use it that way and make it look natural.
nCreating a Task...
nUsed 1 Slot
nStatus: Working 0%
nWorking 50%...
nStatus: Completed
nSaving to Database …
nData Saved!
nAfter a long time, the stone shone, and the light became dim, and Desmond's information appeared in the air like a 3D hologram.
n{
nName: Desmond
nGender: Male
nAge: 2 day
nRace: Human
nClass: none
nOccupation: none
nTrait: none
n}
nHuh? Where are my stats, trait effects? Why is this information so minimal?
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nSystem Conclusion: Because the host has a system, the data displayed is complete compared to data in this world.
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nWhen the identification showed Desmond traits, everyone fell silent.
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"Strange, how could this happen. Sorry, try to place your son's hand one more time,
" Sister Sistine said with an apologetic expression.
nLeona repeated the same steps, and the stone shone for a few moments, then Desmond's status appeared again.
n{
nName: Desmond
nGender: Male
nAge: 2 day
nRace: Human
nClass: none
nOccupation: none
nTrait: Selfishness (Rare)
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nUpon seeing her son's trait, Leona trembled.
"Ah... how... my little boy has such an ugly trait?
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"Sorry, ladies. Your child cannot change a trait but relax, traits only affect a small part of their personality. The rest depends on them. How they see the world and how their parents teach them.
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"Cheers, honey. At least, he has a rare trait-like me, Whuahahaaaaa,
" Bastian tried to persuade Leona. However, his action made Leona and Alice sadder.
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"Stupid dad, I will not let my little brother become like that later.
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"Good, my girl, always keep your brother away from your father's influence, or he will be like him.
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nSeeing his wife and daughter behave like that, Bastian was confused.
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"Why me? I just say it's good to have a rare talent. Desmond can become a swordsman and a wizard at the same time as me.
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"Stupid,
" both Alice and Leona said simultaneously, making Bastian surprised and smiled wryly.
nSure, it's nice to have a family like this, but at the same time, it will become your biggest weakness.
nUpon noticing Sister Sistine's laughter, they became silent, embarrassed by their behavior.
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"Thank you, Sister, for helping us.
" They bowed to Sister Sistine.
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"No, no, it has become our job,
" Sister Sistine said, waving both her hands towards them.
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"Sister, accept this as an offering to the gods.
" Leona took out and handed a cloth packet containing money to the sister.
nSister Sistine took the bag and smiled.
"May God bless you all.
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nBidding farewell, Bastian and his family started walking towards the church door and went to the harbor while their guard followed them.
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nWhen Bastian and his family were on their way back to the port, a voice was suddenly heard from a distance.
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"Advance Spell: Dimension!
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nBastian and Leona were shocked to hear this; the city view began to turn grey like they were in a room isolated from the outside world. And the guards brought by Bastian were missing.
nThe pursuer has shown up.
nSystem, analyze this spell.
nScanning the spell...
nScan Complete!
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nDimension Info: Creating a separate dimension, where people outside cannot see the inside the dimension. And also, all attacks from the outside world will not affect the people inside the dimension.
nDuration: 10 minutes
nEnergy Consume: 20.00
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nAdvance spell. So it must be the 2nd wizard.
nWe have a mixed 1st class and 2nd wizard here.
nWe have an advantage, but I'm sure the enemy would bring more people.
nThree shadows came out from the ground and formed the body structure of the person. The three people were wearing black clothes and masks, making it hard to recognize them.
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"After three years, you finally appeared, former noble Leona, hahaha.
" A different voice was heard through the dimension that made Bastian and Leona even more alert.
nIf my family dies here, I'll be dead, too, which means they must be here to eliminate me as a potential threat.
nDesmond's expression was calm, but his mind was looking for many ways to survive this situation.
nSystem, record the battle and....
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