As the trio materialized in the Leide desert, Theodore felt the familiar surge of the System reconfiguring his essence.
The heat of the desert felt less oppressive as his VIT ticked up, and his mind felt like a clear, high-speed processor thanks to his INT investment.
==={Status}===
Name—Theodore Mayer
Level 15
Job Gamer
STR 10
VIT 3
AGI 10
DEX 2
INT 10
LUK 1
Free Stats 0
====={}=====
[Intelligence reaches 1st threshold]
[You gain Skill: Mana Recovery]
[Effect: +50% Mana Recovery]
[Duration: None]
[Cooldown: None]
[Agility reaches 1st threshold]
[You gain Skill: Wind Walk]
[Effect: +50% speed]
[Duration: 60 seconds]
[Cooldown: 120 seconds]
[Strength reaches 1st threshold]
[You gain Skill: Giant Strength]
[Effect: +50% strength]
[Duration: 60 seconds]
[Cooldown: 120 seconds]
Theodore rolled his shoulders, feeling the passive hum of Mana Recovery knitting his energy back together.
"Alright, much better. Now, let's go help some royalty."
The scene at the roadside played out with Theodore feeling much more in control.
When Gladiolus stepped forward to shield Noctis, Theodore didn't just look chilled; he looked capable.
"Easy there, Big Guy,"
Theodore said to Gladiolus.
"We're just here to help. My friends could help you fix your car."
Ignis was about to deny but 9S and 2B were faster. They wanted to know more about the car.
"You two…"
Ignis saw that they meant no harm and were really trying to fix the car. He let them.
While 9S and 2B worked their magic on the Regalia's engine, Theodore watched the "Four Brothers"
With a keen eye. He could see the faint shimmer of the Kingsglaive magic around Noctis due to his high INT.
"The engine is fixed,"
9S announced, wiping his hands.
"But you're running on fumes. And according to my scans of your pockets... you're running on empty there, too."
9S was a menace but it was true. They could not deny it.
The long push to the gas station was a breeze for Theodore.
With STR 10, he was practically moving the car by himself, leaving Prompto and Noctis gasping for air.
"Man, what do you eat for breakfast?"
Prompto wheezed.
"You're like a human tractor!"
"Pancakes and high-tier stat points,"
Theodore joked.
They finally rolled into Hammerhead, where Cindy greeted them with her usual spark.
Theodore looked at Cinder and nodded in appreciation. She was beautiful.
'Well, I don't like NTR. Let's Prompto be happy.'
After the professional admiration for 2B's handiwork, the deal was struck: Exterminate the Sabertusks for a full tank.
The group moved to the designated hunting grounds—a series of low-lying canyons where the dog-like predators prowled.
"Let's make this quick,"
Noctis said, summoning his Engine Blade in a flash of blue light.
"I'm hungry."
"Agreed,"
Theodore replied.
"9S, 2B, let's show them our team efficiency."
Theodore activated Wind Walk.
His speed increased, turning him into a blur that bypassed the front line of Sabertusks.
He reached the Alpha and activated Giant Strength.
With a single, heavy strike from his mana infused palm, he sent the beast tumbling back into a rock wall.
9S didn't draw a sword.
He held out his hand, his Pod emitting a high-frequency pulse that disrupted the Sabertusks' pack telepathy.
"Communication scrambled. They're disorganized!"
2B moved in a dance of death.
Without her heavy YoRHa gear, she was even faster in her civilian clothes.
Her small, custom-built blade flashed, hitting vital points with every strike.
Noctis, Ignis, Prompto and Gladio stood back for a second, watching the absolute carnage.
"They... they don't even use Warp-strikes,"
Prompto whispered, snapping a photo of 2B mid-air.
"They're just that fast naturally?"
"It's called a 'Build,' Prompto,"
Theodore shouted over his shoulder as he slammed another beast into the dirt.
"And mine is finally coming together!"
The pack was neutralized in less than two minutes.
As the dust settled, the Prince's group approached, looking a mix of impressed and slightly intimidated.
"Well,"
Gladiolus said, sheathing his Greatsword.
"I guess we don't have to worry about our helpers being a liability."
"Told ya,"
Theodore grinned, the effects of his skills wearing off as his Mana Recovery immediately began refilling his spent MP.
"Now, let's go get that gas and see if the station has any actual food. I'm starving."
Back at the station, Cindy filled the tank while the group shared a few cheap skewers of meat.
The conversation was easy, but
Theodore knew the "easy" part of the game was almost over. The news from Insomnia was about to break.
'Now I have to find a car for ourselves. We can't ride Regalia as she is full with four of them already.'
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