-NEXT DAY-
Kaito got up from his sleep . He checked his hand which he felt like completely healed but still he didn't unbandage them . He freshed up as he wore his school uniform . He took his id card and headed towards the Class .
Today was definitely different , all the students greeted him like their own . He started to feel more home-like now . Kaito knew today was their mission date so he headed towards the training hall . He entered as he saw that the students of Class A and B present there . All of them haven't reached yet . Kaito entered and everyone's gaze shifted towards him . The eyes of people full of admiration and friendship . Many students approached Kaito as he was surrounded . He was attacked with a load of questions . Suddenly a hand pulled him from the center . It was Kendo
Kendo crossed his arms over Kaito's shoulders as he said
"Come on guys . Let the man breathe atleast"
Everyone understood their mistakes and apologized . Kaito managed to calm everyone down . Kendo said
"You okay man ?"
"Huh !? Oh yeah . Just a bit of pain in my left arm"
"Why ?"
"It was broken yesterday"
"Makes sense . Anyway , I didn't expect you to go against him toe-to-toe"
"Well , my physique makes it more easier to cover for the level gap"
"It's quite useful but today you will see another surprise"
"What is it ?"
"Wait for a couple minutes , you will get to know"
At that moment , two teachers came on the stage as they addressed .
"Students , I hope you all are ready to face these beasts"
"Yes !!!"
"I will now provide the suits for everyone"
The floor of the hall changed as it descended downward . In a matter of few seconds , everyone was inside a underground bunker type place . The teacher said
"The suits are ready to be equipped"
All the students stood in front of each capsule which stood throughout the hall . Kendo , Kaito and Akane took three capsules side by side . Kendo opened the capsule door with a button as he said
"As this is your first time , watch and learn"
Kendo entered the capsule as it closed . Kendo had his eyes closed , a suit started to assemble on his body . After the suit was assembled , a number was seen on his door of the capsule . The system announced
"COMBAT SUIT EQUIPPED . USER : KENDO ICHINOSE . COMBAT POWER RELEASED : 52% . RANK : A DETERMINED"
This announcement suddenly filled the room with claps and cheers . Kaito also noticed those numbers on many announcement . Kendo's was 52% which was greater than everyone in the room . The average was about 15 % for each student . Kendo came out of the capsule . He stood in front of Kaito .
"So , how does it look ?"
"Amazing"
"Did you realised what those numbers are ?"
"No"
"These are military combat suits which are used by every one from Class B and above of each year . These suits provide protection and also has an amplification effect . The number on the screen is the amount of combat power released from this suit . The greater the number , the greater the amplification and more the power . The rank is also important . It shows the rank of power you have after amplification. I have received Rank A , i.e. even if my stats are at B-Rank , I have the power equivalent to a Peak A-Rank with the combat suit on. I have the highest among this year students . A combat power release of 52 %"
"I see"
"This isn't too much , the combat power release of Class S students already reached 60 %" said Akane
"Really ?"
"Yes , let me be next"
Akane entered the capsule as she also was equipped with the suit . The screen on her capsule also glowed which showed a number . The system announcement was heard again .
"COMBAT SUIT EQUIPPED . USER : AKANE KARUISAWA . COMBAT POWER RELEASED : 49 % . RANK A DETERMINED "
Another wave of cheers followed through . Akane was the second strongest after Kendo . The combat power released by Akane also surprised Kaito . She came out of the capsule
"I am the next combat power releaser after Kendo . I also have the power of a Peak A-Rank after amplification. That's why I became the Vice-President"
"Interesting" said Kaito
"Now , Kaito-kun , you enter"
Kaito gulped . Kendo placed a hand on his shoulder as he said
"Don't fret . Even if you release a 20 % combat power its considered good among first years"
"Thanks for that"
Kaito entered the capsule as the door closed . Kaito's body was also equipped with the suit . After he was equipped the number appeared on Kaito's Capsule . The announcement was heard once again .
"COMBAT SUIT EQUIPPED . USER : KAITO SAKURA . COMBAT POWER RELEASED : 68% . RANK : S DETERMINED"
Kaito's assessment shocked everyone . Kaito came out of the capsule as he looked around . He could see the shock on their faces . Suddenly , the students erupted in joy . Kendo tapped Kaito's shoulder as he said
"Good job bro . You have a combat power release of 68% which is difficult even for Class S students to acquire"
"Thanks but actually it wasn't my doing"
"It's the combat power you released . Your power is amplified to S-Rank"
"Interesting"
"I look forward to the competition"
"Me too"
The teacher spoke once again . He said
"Students , the city which we will go today is City Z"
"Students please be ready for the teleportation"
'City Z , huh ?!'
'One of the first cities to be captured by the monsters'
'One of the most dangerous places right now . The monsters there are atleast C-Rank but the appearance of A-Rank monsters are also quite common'
They all headed towards the portal as they passed through and reached the other side . Kaito saw a huge city with many building and infrastructures but it was now destroyed . The teached continued
"As you all know about the rules but as a new student joined us today . I will explain them once more"
"You have to venture into the City and hunt monsters . You will get points for each monster . The point will be given to each type of monster you hunt . C-Ranks are worth 10 point each , B-Rank are worth 15 points each and A-Rank beasts are worth 20 points .You will get three days from now . After the time limit is over you will need to return back here . Now begin"
Everyone stood near the edge of the rooftop they were standing on . Kendo and Akane came towards him .
"Hey , Kaito . Let's make a team"
"A team ?"
"Hunting in teams are more convinient . We three can form a team"
"I appreciate your offer but I'll have to refuse"
"What ?!"
"You see this is my first time inside this city , I wanna explore on my own first"
"You mean 'Solo' ?"
"That's right"
Kaito went more forward . One step and he will fall off . Kaito looked towards both of them . He turned back as he let himself fall from the roof . He landed on the ground as a crater formed . Kaito was a little confused with his powers after the suit's amplification . He stood near the building as he punched the wall . The wall broke through . Kaito was surprised to see the increase in power .
"Status"
[Ding]
[Name : Kaito Sakura]
[Race : Human]
[Physique : Formless Sword Body (Stage : 1)]
[Level : 50]
[HP : 40000/40000]
[MP : 55000/55000]
[STR : 210(+150)]
[AGI : 208(+150)]
[DEF : 209(+150)]
[INT : 212(+150)]
[Current Rank : S-Rank]
[Magic Level : 5-Star]
[Sword Level : Sword Expert (Beginner)]
Kaito was surprised to see the boost it gives . If a person with 1 stat point in each stat wears this suit and has a combat power release like Kaito , they can be on equal footing with a B-Rank . Kaito didn't waste any time . He rushed towards the city center . He knows that the key to defeating strong monsters is he needs to head towards the monster zone .
Kaito felt a little shaking in the ground . The shaking got stronger as he jumped up , in that moment , a lizard came out from the ground . It was a lizard with a height of 20 m . Kaito landed on the ground . The lizard came towards him as Kaito bent his body . The lizard crossed him and crashed on the ground . Dust particles spread everywhere . Kaito dashed with his sword and sliced the lizard in half . He landed on the ground and wiped off his sweat .
'This was a C-Rank monster ?'
'The level of normal monster here equals the strength of a C-Rank boss monster'
'This will be interesting'
'I will try to level up as much as I can'
'I have to reach A-Rank before this trip is over'
Kaito continued towards the center of the city . Any monster he sees he eliminates them and gain exp to level up . He till now killed 12 C-Rank beasts and 6-7 B-Rank beasts . He made an estimation .
'I need to kill 2 C-Ranks or 1 B-Rank to level up'
'This is pretty easy'
'I can level up more if I encounter any A-Rank beasts'
Kaito continued to move towards the city more . His senses have become much sharper after reaching S-Rank . He was trying to get used to the feeling of becoming powerful .
'Uptil A-Rank is different'
'But , if someone reaches S-Rank . That is a whole different league'
'Some people even reach SS-Rank in their lifetime'
'I have to grow stronger'
Kaito was in thought as he was travelling so he probably didn't sense the presence near him . A creature jumped from a high place as it landed near Kaito . The crash was strong enough to make Kaito tremble on his feet . The dust cleared as Kaito saw a beast . It was a gaint ape with a two headed axe .
'An A-Rank beast ?'
'But I have quite some time till the city center'
The ape didn't wait as it swinged his gaint axe . Kaito was unable to avoid it as he blocked with his sword . The attack was too strong as Kaito got thrown away as he crashed on a building wall . Kaito got up as he wiped the blood off his mouth . He gathered his mana on his sword as the slash affected the ape . It had a giant wound on his chest but it wasn't enough to kill him . He again slammed his axe but Kaito dodged . He moved to the ape's blind point as he slashed . The ape caught it and pulled Kaito towards him . Kaito received a punch on his abdomen as he crashed on the road .
Kaito was feeling a little pissed but he kept his cool . He knew that A-Rank monsters are difficult creatures to deal with even for S-Ranks but he never thought it was this difficult . Kaito got up as he closed his eyes . He concentrated his mana in a straight path as he infused it to the sword . He opened his eyes .
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A bright light released from Kaito's sword as his sword extended in length with mana and he slashed his sword in a downward direction . The sword passed through the beasts defences as it divided it in half . The beast fell down as Kaito sat on the ground . He was breathing heavily .
'A-Rank beasts are difficult than I thought'
[Ding]
[You have levelled up!]
[You have levelled up!]
[You have levelled up!]
[Current Level : 64]
'I gained 14 levels in till now'
'Its still some time before I call it a day'
'I think I should level up to 70 for today'
Kaito got up as he started running towards the center . After leveling up , his mana and health bar are completely full and his fatigue was also removed .
'I wonder where Kendo and others are hunting'
At that moment , he heard a sound of an explosion . It wasn't a sound which would be made by explosives so he knew the meaning . A fight is going on . He rushed towards the sound of the explosion . He saw from a distance that the people fighting were Kendo's team . He recognised a few of them . It were Kendo , Kaori and Akane but he didn't recognise the tank . Their team was completely balanced with the unknown student as a tanker , Kendo as a damage dealer , Kaori as the mage and Akane as the support . Kaito knew that Akane was a mage but he didn't even realise that she has support skills too apart from mage skills . They were fighting against an A-Rank monster . Kaito realised that this beast was stronger than the one he fought .
Kaito was wondering if he should help them but then he saw a worse sight . The shield of the tank broke as the others became venerable . The monster who also used a giant broadsword was about to attack Ryojo and Akane as he seem to have realised that they were the ones who provided the max damage and support . They were about to be killed when Kaito rushed towards them . He raised his hand towards them .
-2-Star (Void Magic) : Void Barrier
They were covered in a barrier which they also didn't know the origin of . The weapon slammed on the barrier . It was a little cracked but it didn't break . Kaito caught up in that moment as he kicked the beast away from them . The beast flew away as it crashed on a building . Everyone seemed to be surprised as Kaito released the barrier .
"Kaito-kun …?" said Akane
"You okay ?"
"Y-Yeah , we will be alright"
"Kaito !!" said Kendo
"Be careful while fighting an A-Rank"
"Sorry but how are you here ?"
"I was just passing by as I heard the sound of a fight and came to look"
"What was that barrier just now ?"
"Do you really have to know about that now ? Can't you see the beast ?"
"Ah , sorry"
"I will take command if it doesn't bother anyone"
"No it doesn't" everyone said
"Alright . Kendo and what was your name ?" he said as he looked towards the tank
"I am Ren Kazuma from Class 1-B"
"Alright . Kendo and Kazuma take your positions in the middle . Kaori attack it with your spell and Akane buff us . Is that okay ?"
"Okay"
"Good , now take positions . Its coming"
The roar of the beast was heard from the smoke . The beast came running towards them . Kendo and Kazuma rushed towards it and inflicted damage from both sides on its legs as the beast trembled . Akane provided a strength and Agility buff to all of them as Kaori attacked it with her magic .
-4-Star (Fire Magic) : Meteor Strike
A huge ball of flame rushed towards it . The beast blocked it as he threw it away but he wasn't aware that Kaito was just after it . Kaito rushed towards the beast along with the meteor . As it deflected the meteor , Kaito jumped towards it .
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A concentrated wave of mana released from his sword as it sliced the beasts neck from its body as it flew away and landed near Kendo's feet . Kaito got up as he inserted his sword back into his sheath . They all came towards him
"That was amazing , Kaito" said Kendo
"You are really strong , Kaito-kun" said Akane
"It was nothing . If everyone didn't help it would be difficult for me"
"You always put credit on others"
"Nah , its just my habit but I must say if Kaori didn't shower her attack , I would be caught in that ambush"
"Speaking of which , where is she ?"
Kaori was at quite a distance from them . She didn't move from the place from where she attacked . She was looking the other way so that others can't see her . Her face was red like a tomato .
'Kyaa !! He is so cool'
'Kaito-kun is so cool'
At that moment , she felt a hand on her shoulder . She turned to see Kaito only a few inches away from him . She was so surprised that she moved a few meters away from him . Kaito seemed a little confused . All the others too .
"Are you alright ?" asked Kaito
"Huh !? Ah , yeah . I'm okay"
"You sure ? Your face is red"
"I am okay"
"If you say so"
Kaito turned towards Kendo and Ren . Kaito kept a hand on Kendo's shoulder as he said
"Well , bro , be careful while fighting against A-Rank"
"Wait , are you not gonna take the spoils ?"
"Nah , I'll leave them to you . After all , it was your team who found it first"
"But …You killed it"
"Doesn't matter . Keep it "
"alright"
"I am heading out now . Meet you in three days"
"Are you gonna leave ?"
"Yeah , I have some works to do"
"Okay"
"And be careful with monsters , like this one"
As Kaito said that he slashed his sword towards the back of Kaori. She was surprised as well as the others but they saw that Kaito had killed a C-Rank beast behind Kaori .
"These are some annoying beasts"
"Is this Dual Bladed Mantis ?"
"They are . They have good stealth skills so they can easily sneak around . The only thing they have less is their intelligence"
"Okay , I will take note"
"Good as expected of you Kendo . Bye for now"
Kaito went ahead as he jumped off and reached the height of a building and vanished . His speed was comparable to a top tier S-Rank hunter . Kaito reached a comparatively safe place to stay . He hunted for the whole day and he will hunt at night . He will take some time to release the mental fatigue .
'The total points I collected approx. to 245P'
'I should hunt more B-Rank and A-Rank monsters'
'My level reached 69 after killing two A-Ranks'
'I have to reach level 100 before I leave this place'