Chapter 8

How did I level up so much from that monster? I was expecting at most to get one or two levels higher...perhaps it was a special kind of monster? Somehow the kingdom knew of it's location and sent some high level adventures, I wasn't able to see anyone's level which means they're at least higher than 22

Well in the end they saved Vendar's life, so I can only feel grateful towards them

focusing on my current situation...I'm yet again cleaning the toilets, this time I don't have Vendar joining in with me as he's still recovering, but Dein

...I'll have to be doing this for the next two weeks though...

Do I have to actually stay here? What's the point of staying in the capital when I could be exploring the world...

That thought quickly vanishes when I take a look at the poor little Dein struggling to keep his nose shut...I actually have friends...I didn't had any real friends in my previous life and I never really thought much about it, "what is so special about friends...after all they can make no difference in my life...even if I'm alone I can still find ways to entertain myself" that was what my past self would come up with to avoid depression, but I don't need to make excuses anymore

It's only been 4 days since I met those two but I already feel bounded with them

While we were walking back to the toilets to get the next load of crap I noticed two figures, one tall, wearing black armor and another short in a white robe...they were walking towards the front entrance of the orphanage, while we were the other way around

Dein also noticed them, and well...just out of curiosity we quickly left our buckets in the side of the toilets and went around to spy on them

We were standing just around the corner, I want take a sneak peak but they'll probably realise me...*dok, dok* they knocked on the door

There isn't really a need to knock as it's only locked at night, but perhaps they feel the need to be polite

*Dein ha...*

*shhh* this kid...

I tried to ask him if they had come here before but he quickly silenced me, by blocking my mouth with his hand

I could see his ears moving till coming to a stop, from how concentrated he looks I would guess he's eavesdropping...since his hearing is way over the capabilities of mine I can only get a picture of what he's receiving from his expression...from excited he went to questioning, his eyes looked down and suddenly he became gloomy

*what?* I ask whispering as quietly as I could

He looked at me with worry, as if pitying me for some reason

*you...have to leave*

What is that all about? Have they come to transfer me to a different orphanage? If so why?...while I stay still in silence trying to think Dein forcibly drags me back to the toilets

*dein wh*

*listen Daniel, you don't have time...I don't know what you did to them but they aren't looking for you to nicely ask you for something*

*what would they want from me?*

*as if I know, they just said that they would take you by force if nee...*

*well, well, well...so my feeling didn't lie, did it?* an adults voice cut in and a man in light black armor appeared behind Dein

Just by surprise I jumped back like a cat suddenly being scared of something and so did Dein

it's probably one of the two that were standing in the door...but how did he creep up on us without even Dein realising

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Human level -----

Health -----

Distance: 2 meters

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Shit, not being able to tell his level means that it's higher than mine... what do I do? I don't even have the sword with me

*could you perhaps be Daniel?* the man asks a question directed for me

*no* a flat no escaped my mouth

The man made a big smile...before I could realise what had happened I felt a terrible pain in my stomach and I was sent flying a couple of meters back landing with my feet this time...flying had became a regular experience for me

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You took 51 damage

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...todays food was now spilled in front of me in the form of puke...what the fuck was that, the man didn't even move and it felt like I took a punch

*hmmm...you're quite tough aren't you? I'm surprised your even able to stand*

Dein seeing the situation jumped towards the man's feet ready to bite, unfortunately he was struck to the ground, as if he was being held down by his own weight...that's when I understood what was actually happening, the man isn't by any means fast enough for me not to be able to track...he is using magic, more specifically some kind of wind manipulation

It was apparent when I saw the air blowing in the grass around Dein

*what do you want?* I ask trying to buy time

The first question I have to answer in my mind is whether to run or fight...I'm really hesitating in the thought of fighting him, after all I have almost no knowledge on what magic can do, it would be like going in blindfolded

*you don't have to worry kid, I'm not here to kill you...you see some people are suspicious of you and just want to meet you*

*what sort of bullshit is that? If someone wants to meet me they can come by themselves*

Well, lets just see how this involves for now

*you should be more polite to adults, kid*

*says the one who uses a punch as a greeting*

The mans mouth once again started to form a creepy grin and as it did I concentrated hard, at the moment I could feel a light breeze in my chest I jumped back a few meters diagonally, as expected a strong current of wind passed just by me

*tss...* an annoyed expression replaced his grin

As long as I can dodge him he is no threat...perhaps I don't have to run away

*what is wrong old man? Did something happen?* a provoked enemy is also an easily distracted one

*kid, you can't survive with just luck*

He said as he took a few steps closer

...could it be?

I jump back three times, getting the distance between us a bit longer

*haha, so you're running away* the man said as he started accelerating towards me

...so there is a limit to his range, that is reassuring in case I have to run away but right now, I'll have to get closer

So I ran away...not with all my energy but enough for it to seem like I'm actually avoiding him

*hahaha, you think you can get away with this kind of speed?*

And so he started chasing me

In no time he already was 3 meters behind, I was expecting a magic attack to come my way by this moment but it would seem he isn't using it...whether it may be because he doesn't want to use it or because he can't, there is no escape for him

In a movement that would seem too fast for the normal human eye to follow I place both my legs in a place with no grass, where I won't slip as easily

*ghuaa!*

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Critical hit 94 damage

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With his forward momentum and mine backwards he didn't have any time to react

Activating power burst and limiting its use with extreme body control I gave him a kick in the stomach with both my legs

He uncontrollably fell to the ground and started puking

And I then went on to give him a good kick in the legs

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48 damage

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*is this polite enough for your standards?* I ask him in a sarcastic way*

*ghhh!....you fucghhin... bastghard!... I'll fghh kill you!*

*what did you say? I couldn't hear you?*

*ghaaaah! You aregh dead!*

The man's face was twisted with rage, his breathing became faster than before and his skin started taking a reddish tone and blood started coming out of his nose

Shit, what is he doing?...being alerted from that sight I take a few steps back...then I decided it would be better to actually run

But the moment I turned my back towards him something crazy happened...the ground was taken off my foot, or rather I was taken off the ground

*you whon't escape!*

...a tornado formed out of nowhere, encircling the man but not effecting him

My body flew in circles while steadily elevating, I could hardly tell which way was down and which was up, the sound of the constant air blowing in my ears was loud and my vision also being hindered from the dust, I could barely open my eyes...but when I did open them, it wasn't the most welcoming view...! I was sent flying off the tornado at like a 100 meters up?!

What do I do??!! I obviously can't control my body midair!...what the fuck is this ability anyway? This is way too overpowering!

Am I going to die like this?...I can't accept such a death!

...

Wait a second! There may be a way

In the mid of my downfall I finally found something that would let me live the fall, but just as I was about to apply my idea, something unexpected happened...my falling speed started to slow down, from what I could tell to be the same air magic the old man used...is he helping me?

My speed was reduced by at least half the speed, but that would still not be enough for me...after all I have to do it...

But yet again before I could do anything, another startling thing happened...water...where did it come from, I wouldn't know, but this was enough to stop me

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36 damage taken

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*aouch*

I finally hit the ground, my legs hurt both because I used power burst with them and cause I landed on them...but no serious injuries

More importantly, just wha...

*Daaanieeeell!*

Ow...I know that voice...turning around I confirm that it's indeed nun Marybeth

*what are you doing flying so high?!*

*ask him!* I say pointing my finger towards the lunatic that is still encircled in the tornado

She takes a good look at the man inside and then makes a gesture with her hands

...the tornado suddenly vanished? Is it a coincidence or did nun Marybeth do something?

The man collapsed to the ground

*oi! I demand explanations! What happened to my guard?!* Another mans voice came from the orphanage

It was the other man in the white robe that came together with this guy, taking a better look at him he kinda looks like a priest

*Nun!, just what did you do to him!*

*don't come screaming to me! What was he doing here in the first place? He even tried to kill the kids! If someone has a demand for explanation, that's me! You little shithead!*

*how dare you disrespect the church! You should know better for who you insult!*

So he is a priest...

*the church? So you'll also put the responsibility of hurting kids in the name of the church?*

The man was furious but stayed silent, all he could do was direct his enraged gaze on us

*We still aren't done with our business, so you can be sure that this isn't over!*

The man said as he walked towards the beaten up lunatic

Nun Marybeth is actually pretty impressive, seeing how she takes a stand against the church...after all the church holds power similar to the king in this country

But really now...why were they after me? I have never interacted with the church in anyway, so what's up with that?

While thinking I noticed the Nun was looking at me...ow not again

*just what am I going to do with you Daniel?*

That was not the usual yelling I was expecting, but a worrying look filled with frustration

...constantly creating trouble, I am becoming too much of burden aren't I?

*I'm sorry nun! I don't know what they had with me but I'll try not to make you worry anymore!*

I said with a straight face

She didn't say anything, she just took Dein who was sitting behind her by his hand and headed inside, and so did I

...*You have one more week to count...* the nun said in a low voice

Damn it...

...

Afterwards I got a quick heal from nun Ellen and went into Vendar's room together with Dein to explain what had just happened

*and in the end I was somehow saved...I'm glad I didn't have to spend all my points on health that time*

*heheh, if I was there I would've beaten that guy in a split second*

*yeah, sure...*

*what yo...*

Cutting off Vendar was his brother, Dein...recently he has started to open up

*Daniel...actually the one who saved you was nun Marybeth*

*what are you talking about Dein, as if the old nun could use powerful magic like that...and even of two elements...that's insane* Vendar questioned his brother

*No, he is probably right, I too saw her use some kind of gesture movement to cancel the tornado*

Vendar looking at the door with a semi-scared face, says *doesn't that make her even scarier? Only looking like a witch was enough to send you the chills...but now learning that she is actually one*

*one more week for you too Vendar...*

A passing voice came from the hallway

*ops...*

*hahahhaa! Hahaha!* both me and Dein burst into laughter