Chapter 77

 New Ability

<Mikael PoV>

 After fighting the Kraken, we decided to return.  I was about to die in that fight so we thought of just coming back.

 We have killed all the Red and Violet Monsters, only those in the Black Dungeon were left.  Black Dungeon was on a whole another level so I knew that we are going to die if we fight them. 

 It had a suffocating aura that makes me vomit.  My level was not enough to enter that horrible place.

 Level 600 was really on another stage, they were able to deal with such powerful monsters.

I'm thinking about how many Skills did they have, those Level 600.  And speaking of Skill...

 "Looks like something added to me again ... though I can't use it. Sigh"

[Mikael Tibano]

[LEVEL 369]

[ SKILLS]

[LIGHTNING SHOCK LEVEL 6]

[1.SHOCK:  A BODY THAN CAN EMIT LIGHTNING]

[2.LIGHTNING STRENGTH: 

INCREASE YOUR SPEED AND STRENGTH BY USING MANA]

[3.LIGHTNING VOID SPEAR:

- CONNECTED TO THE USER

- UNBREAKABLE

- CAN BE SUMMON

SPEAR'S ABILITIES:

       a.) DEFENSE VOID

       -within 3. 3 seconds, enemies' physical and magical defense will be nullified

        b.) LIGHTNING SPEAR

         -the spear will turn to lightning and cause a big explosion ]

[4. LORD OF LIGHTNING

- the whole body will turn to lightning and increase the strength by 5×

-can only activate if the user is in a near-death situation.

-(insufficient level)

-(insufficient level) ]

 "I can only use the Skill when I am about to die ... sigh. Why did I have it if I can't use it?. And what is this? Insufficient level? The Skill blocked information?"

 This was the reason how I defeated that large octopus, because of this Skill.

 It had an unbelievable condition to activate, but I didn't care anymore.  The important thing is that I am alive and I have a trump card if I am on the brink of death.

 This was not bad actually, I mean, to increase my strength by five is basically a cheat.  So I have no right to be angry.

 "At least I've nothing to be afraid of, I have an ace. It saved me once, so I'm sure this Skill won't disappoint me"

 We have been in the Maldives for almost seven months.  We never stopped killing monsters, and for me, it's worth it.

 I'm level 369 now, I'm halfway to the destination of 600 that I want to reach.

 Ten months passed after I woke up. My plan is after one year, I should be level 600+ ...

 "But it looks like I will have a hard time. The other Hunters spend their whole six years to reach 600. I can't reach that in a year unless I enter a Black Portal. Though it's a suicide"

 The Black Portal was a Dungeon full of monsters that were even stronger than the Kraken.

 I almost died fighting Kraken, I believe the Black Portal was more dangerous than that octopus. 

 .....

 ....

 ...

 ..

 .

 "I can't believe the Ice Empress will come here to the Philippines just to see me"

 Miriam was sitting on her chair, she was using her right hand to hold a teacup.  In front of her, you could see a cold yet beautiful woman. 

Yuuki Kouri, the Japanese woman was looking for a young boy. She decided to ask Miriam to find him. 

 "I want you to find someone"

 Yuuki no longer wandered around.  When it comes to finding people, Miriam was the only one she could count on.

 "Fufu as expected of our cold Yuuki, you are really frank. There is no setup and sideline, punchline right away"

 Miriam laughed maturely. She covered her mouth and smiled elegantly. Even her laugh changed.

 "I have his picture and information. He is missing for 5 months, I tried to find him but I could not locate him"

 She tossed a file of papers on the table.  Miriam took it and read the contents.

 "Cedy Hampshire, male, 17 years old, last seen in Ireland. Hoh? I'm impressed, so the news that you are kind to children is true. I remember this kid, he was the one you held in the Ranking Hall, right? He's part of the Top 100 of the first batch, why didn't I even hear his name? "

 "... Find him"

Yuuki didn't answer instead she urged her. 

 "Oh? Are you threatening me?"

 The air became colder, Yuuki's chair began to freeze.  But Miriam would not be defeated, her Skill may be a non-attack type but this doesn't mean that she was weak.  She was a level 600 just like Yuuki.

 This simple threat would not scare her. 

Yuuki began to soften. She didn't have the reason to fight Miriam. She just wants to see Cedy.

 "... Please, please find my little brother. I'm willing to pay anything."

Yuuki set aside her pride. She knew that nothing good would happen if she remained stubborn. 

 Intimidation was not effective and her intention was not bad. Family is more important to Yuuki.  She bowed her head and asked politely.

 "Wow, the Ice Empress is bowing at me? A woman that can turn a City into ice with just her fingers, is now begging me? You really love this child are you?"

 "....."

 She didn't move.  She did everything she could to find Cedy but she failed.  Miriam was the only one she knows who could find him.

 "Hm? You look sincere, okay fine I'll do it. "

 She took the picture and close her eyes, the atmosphere became silent.  After dozens of seconds, she got a conclusion.

 "I can't find him, no, I can't even see his body"

 No one could escape Miriam unless she had special Items or Skills.

 "This means ..."

 "Yup, I only know four things that my Clairvoyance does not see. Kim Soo-Woon, Niña, Redemption headquarters, and the Shadow Demon. Perhaps one of those kidnapped him"

 "Thank you, I owe you one"

 Yuuki stood up, she already had a lead.  Of the four mentioned by Miriam, there was one that she could easily reach, Redemption Headquarters.  The others were elusive and hard to find, she would start with the Legendary Guild.

 If she was not allowed to enter inside and the security blocked her, she would turn the whole Guild into an Ice Palace.

 "Say hello to Christian, and when you see Kyle, tell him that " GO FUCKING DIE". And about the payment, I'll tell you if I decided something"

 Yuuki Kouri left the place within a second, she vanished.