"I'm coming for you all. Alright, where is this smell coming from?" Sense it. Right, I finally sense it. Now then, I need to go to the location. "I need to equip my gauntlets."
[NOTIFICATION: GAUNTLETS EQUIPPED FROM INVENTORY]
"Okay, let's start this now. Time to go find this scent."
Kael was heading in the direction of the scent. He made quick work of any prey on his way until he reached a door. It was gigantic and magnificent. "Alright, I've reached the hidden door. Wait... my sense of smell is going haywire. I sense beasts... no, they might be more than beasts hidden here. Anyways, here goes."
Kael touched the door. It then opened of its own accord. "What the fuck is wrong with this door? It just opened by itself. But I'll leave the questions for later. Time to see what's in here."
Kael stepped in. The door behind him shut completely. Then he started to hear voices. "Armatos, who is the kid that stepped into the realm of the elders?" "I don't know, Flores, but he will surely be a tasty snack." Wait, those voices... could it be that the beasts here have gained consciousness? But the beasts I've been defeating all this while didn't speak. Could it be that beasts gain a certain level of intelligence before they can speak? It seems likely. Anyways, more prey for me.
[CRAFTING COMPLETED] [USER CLOTHES: BASIC LEVEL] [EXPERIENCE GAINED: 10%]
WOULD THE USER LIKE TO EQUIP THE CLOTHES? [YES / NO]
"You don't need to tell me. Equip now."
[CLOTHES EQUIPPED] [CLOTHES ADAPTATION: STARTING...] [...COMPLETED] [CLOTHES MAGIC POWERS CRAFTING...] [...COMPLETED] [FINISHING TOUCHES CONFIGURING...] [...COMPLETED] [BASIC CLOTHING COMPLETED]
Alright, just in time. These clothes look sick. (If you're wondering, the clothes are a jacket and an unknown mask with dark inner clothes and dark, flexible, well-designed pants.)
A woman stepped out of the darkness while a man also appeared behind her. I need to get my guard up. These two are strong, I can tell. But it's all the better for me. My blood is finally flowing. I've never felt this alive. "Hey kid, can we know your name before we kill you? By the way, my name's Armatos." "You want to know my name? I need to tell my name to the likes of you both? It's a shame." "But I'll just kill you anyway," Armatos said. "I need a snack. Divine Claws, launch!"
Hmmm, Kael said to himself. I think these guys are more stupid than they look. But anyway, I don't care. Shit, these claws are approaching fast. I just need to dodge it. Kael performed a flip, but the claws exploded, sending him flying to the wall. It seems I underestimated you, Kael thought. I'll never try that again. Kael now boosted his speed, launching himself from the wall with such great force that little beasts at the scene were killed.
[PERCEPTION MODE AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED]
Wait, I can sense its movements. This perception skill isn't bad, but it isn't accurate enough. Kael dodged the exploding claws. He then ran toward Armatos while flipping mid-air. He clapped his fists. The shockwave recoiled, causing the entire group of beasts to bleed out and fly away. "Now then, it's time to use some of my little skills. Eyes of Fear. Aura of Terror."
DUE TO COMBINING BOTH EYES OF FEAR AND AURA OF TERROR, THEY HAVE FUSED TO BIRTH A NEW SKILL:
[BIRD OF PREY]: ANY RACE WHO SEES YOU WILL CHOKE OUT OF FEAR AND TERROR, ALLOWING FEAR EXTRACTION TO BE USED TO ITS FULL POTENTIAL.
"What's this feeling I'm feeling?" Armatos said. "Am I feeling... fear?" Kael approached him, clenched his right fist, and, charging his shockwaves, punched him so hard his head flew off. "Who's next?" Kael said.
Flores approached him. Kael put up his guard and was expecting an attack, but instead, she knelt before him. "Master," she said. "I have been waiting for you." Kael's face now got darker. "Who's your master? Do you think that sloppy trick can work on me? Don't get me more pissed than I am, you annoying bitch. If you get me more pissed than I already am, I'll kill you." "Nooo, Master! Indeed, I waited for you. I prayed for the day that I'd meet you!" "Oh, you still ain't stopping this shit? I'll kill you." But at that moment, a system notification rang.
[THE USER HAS LEVELED UP] [+2 POINTS FOR ALL STATS] [NEW SKILLS ACQUIRED]
I think it's time to open my stat window. Lemme see what happened. System, open stat window.
NAME: KAEL LANDA
CLASS: VILLAIN CANDIDATE
LEVEL: 2 (10%/100%)
STATUS: SINGLE (TOO POOR TO HAVE HOES)
ENTITY IMPERSONATED: GOD OF FEAR AND TERROR (STAT 3%/100%)
STATS:
ATK: 12 (+2)
DEF: 14 (+2)
INTELLIGENCE: 28 (+2)
IQ: 174 (+2)
ABILITIES:
AIRTIME: (Upgradable stat 3%/100%)
DECISION MAKING
PERCEPTION: (LAUNCH MODE 10%/100%)
RAGE BOOST: (5%/100%)
SPECIAL ABILITIES:
BIRD OF PREY: (15%/100%)
FEAR EXTRACTION: (20%/100%)
INVENTORY: DARK GAUNTLETS (LEVEL 2), CENTIPEDE MONSTER CORPSE x1, HYENA HYBRID MONSTER x10, MAGICAL TIGER HYBRID x1, SLIME MONSTER x20, FLYING BEE x4, ORCS x10
CRAFT: (MASTERY 12%/100%)
So, that's my stats, huh? Not what I'm expecting, but it counts. Now then, what should I do with this bitch? Well, it wouldn't hurt to kill her, but she can make herself useful in the future, so I'll forgive her. Just this time. "Flores, huh?" "Yes, Master!" she said while quivering in fear as tears dripped down her cheeks. Kael bent down to where she was kneeling.
[AUTOMATICALLY USING BIRD OF PREY]
"If you ever change your mind and then decide to betray me, I promise you that I will personally kill you if you ever try that. Alright?" "Yes, Master!" she said. Kael now replied, "Alright, welcome to the family," as he extended his hand to her. She took it immediately. She felt intense pain while Kael just stared at her, grinning. Immediately, she felt like a prey chick being stared at by a giant eagle, ready to take her out. "Very well," Kael said. "Then I want to know your full name." Flores replied, "My name is Flores Faelina. I am a demoness." Kael looked at her before he replied, "Then how are you kept here? And tell me everything I need to know about this world." "Okay, Master. A hero defeated the Demon King, and they took us as the spoils of war. Unfortunately for us, we were handed over as disposables to the patrol team because we were weak. Of course, I'll introduce you to the ranking system of this world. Firstly, it's different."
World Ranking System
"It starts from F to SSS, then to God Tier."
Hunter Ranks
F-CLASS: They are the weakest of the entire classes. They don't have enough manpower and they are so weak that monsters don't even look at them. In other words, they are the wasted resources of the world. Anyone with an F-Class is no different than any other civilian, but they just have a little power.
E-CLASS: Although they aren't that weak, monsters ignore 70% of them because in their eyes, they are weaklings. Only a select few have the ability to take a keen interest in the monsters, but they have enough skills to defend themselves from any lower-tier monster attack before they get roasted when a higher tier comes in.
D-CLASS: Now monsters have an interest in D-Class because they have some special abilities which some other classes don't have, namely thievery. Some select, special thieves are endowed with the ability of advanced thievery. Now that improves their skills so that monsters can't even detect them. Most hunters are D-Class.
C-CLASS: They are mostly a bit advanced. From C-Class going forward, the hunters command respect because one C-Class is able to take out at least one thousand low-rank monsters in one go. So if any monster were to kill a C-Class hunter, they will be respected and given more advantages. So monsters aim for C-Class hunters. Well, not every C-Class are good people. Most of them are annoying trash, well, from the monster's perspective.
B-CLASS: This is considered an improvement in the line of hunters. Any B-Class has the opportunity to control the law, and they have more opportunities to improve their skills by going into higher dungeons, fighting high-ranking monsters, and commanding mad respect. Also, since being a hunter means you have your life on the line, it means that you have the opportunity to make more money in dungeon raids.
A-CLASS: Well, I have nothing to say anymore, apart from that they're trash because they don't care about their fellow underlings. Even monsters have more compassion than them.
S-CLASS: Now then, we all don't need to say anything anymore. They are the most annoying person ever because they are S-Class.
SS-CLASS: At this point, it doesn't make sense anymore. They are considered national-class hunters. They can take out any monster, well, as if that isn't enough.
SSS-CLASS: Well, at this point, they are considered units. To take out an SSS-Class, you will need ten SS-Class and twenty S-Class, and that's if they are lucky. So the ranking doesn't even make sense anymore.
GOD-TIER: At this point, you know you're fucked because they have complete immunity and no one except the gods can take them out. So anyone who is lucky enough to have God Tier should be thanking the lord for themselves. But we are just useless.
Special Classes
HEROES: Well, they are god-given, and they have more perks, like being the only class that has the ability to level up, unlike the remaining classes. And they have special abilities from the way they are endowed by their various goddesses.
HIDDEN CLASS: This happens to those who were given a special task by the gods, but because of speculations, their classes don't pop up at all. They are considered a special class.
Monster & Demon Ranks
F-CLASS MONSTERS: You know, the usual goblins, but they are stronger than 100 F-Class hunters.
E-CLASS MONSTERS: The usual ogres, giant ants, blah blah blah. They are stronger than 200 F-Class hunters.
D-CLASS MONSTERS: Well, I'll call them useful monsters because their powers are so insane that some C-rank hunters fear to approach them. They are mostly giant spiders and color-changing chameleon monsters.
C-CLASS MONSTERS: Well, it won't make sense anymore, so I'll take it from here. Since the monsters are so overpowered... "What's with the man writing this novel?" Kael asked her. "What's that?" Flores replied. "Don't worry, you won't understand my pain."
HIGHER CLASS MONSTERS: This set of monsters appears to have gained intelligence, which is a rare scenario for monsters. Monsters who have gained intelligence are more powerful than the usual, ordinary, boring monster.
DRUIDS: It will be wrong to call them monsters at this point because they have the ability to change their bodies. It appears that druids walk among humans and other races to this day.
DEMONS: It's finally time. I love this moment, but I'll be snappy. To be fair, we demons are what you call defects of the gods, in short, the residue powers of the gods. So being a demon means that you are stronger than any other person, well, apart from the usual overpowered SSS-Class and special class of heroes. So we are basically unkillable until the point where we get x-ed out of the gene pool, which is why most demons appear in low-class dungeons. But it doesn't matter; at least we are more improved than others.
DEMON LORD: Alright, let's get this clear. The Demon Lord is the overseer of demons, but the Demon King rules the demons. The difference is the Demon Lord's task is to protect the demons while putting a close eye on them. To crown a Demon Lord, it is done to the second strongest demon in the realm of the demons.
DEMON KING: Now, they are considered the rulers of demons. They were crowned by the God of Darkness to rule the demons and guide them on the path to eliminate humanity.
"So, that's pretty much it for now." Kael now asked her, "What do you mean 'for now'? Are you hiding something from me?" Flores answered, "Well, the writer forbade me to talk to you." Kael, his tone now angry, "Girl, what the fuck? I asked you who this writer is, you didn't answer me. Now what's this bullshit? Tell me now or I'll x you out!" "Wait, I won't tell you anything, right, writer?" "Oh right," a voice replied to her that only she could hear. Kael heard it. "Eh?" he asked Flores. "What's that voice? It sends chills down my spine. It's stronger than gods." "Well," Flores thought, "the writers are the ones that made us, not the gods. But no way I'm speaking that out." Kael now said, "Let's get out of here. We need to find the cops of this world." "What do you mean?" Flores asked him. Kael used the chance to roast her. "Well, ask your so-called writer to tell you the definition." "You're no fun!" Flores started to nag, disturbing him. Kael activated his Bird of Prey ability, scaring the shit out of her and forcing her to quiet down. "Well then," as they appeared before the giant door, Kael smirked, clenching his knuckles. "Time for some revenge."