Legacy of Supremacy

Taking my first step into uncharted territory, I clench my fist tightly as I once again scan my surroundings.

That musky odour of wild vegetation and earth assaults my nose like a potent curse making me take a step backwards. The air around is overly abundant of rich oxygen, so rich that it leaves a nauseating sense of dread in my chest.

Without a second thought I take a second step, followed by a third, a fourth, a fifth and countless more as I trample the puny weeds that lie in my awake. Although the coarse terrain leaves plenty of scratch like scars on my feet, I still March forward.

Why do I behave like this…you ask?

For the reward? No its more than that, it just feels so right to do. Its an inexplicable feeling indeed that just fills my heart vigour.

”Zenith, how far have I walked? ” I ask my dear system.

[Host has walked a distance of 1.7 meters…tread on forward]

”He-he, onward it is then. ” I reply while picking up the pace.

Passing by what looks like an oversized tree house, I caress the tree bark with the tips of my fingertips, taking in its rough yet smooth texture.

I do the same for the rest of the journey as nothing else seems to catch my attention in this repetitive maze. ”Huff ” Quietly I let out a bored sigh as my wondering eyes flicker in every known direction, desperate for something worth my attention.

[Ding! A task has been accomplished, the host has been granted 5 attribute points]

[Ding! New task available]

”Oy-oy-oy, What about my name? ” I ask, feeling cheated.

[Does the host not know his name?]

”Of course I don …baka…if I knew then wh… ”

Being left unable to finish his complaint, a sudden yet familiar memory unravels itself in my inner thoughts.

”Dur…Duran! ”

”Duran Aleis?! ” I shout hysterically.

Placing his palm on his temples, his amber eyes grows wide in shock recalling a memory.

”My name…my name is Duran Aleis…yes I remember now…that is my name indeed…hahahahahaha ”

A demented laughter can be heard originating ftom my vocal cords.

”He-he…what a domineering name it is, powerful yet majestic. ”

It was then that a realization hit me, ”Say Zenith, how did I suddenly remember my name? Can the system influence my thoughts and memories. ”

[That information is restricted]

”Huff…Of course it is. ” I sigh in utter defeat.

Well at least I found out that I had a God damn awesome name, he-he. ”

Taking a quick glance in my blind spot, I notice a ruffling in the bushes. At first glance it might have went unnoticed but Durans eyesight was always keen, like a hawk but not as refined.

” What th… ”

”keeihhh ”

But before he could even complete his sentence, another strange noise could be heard coming from the other direction. It resembled a hoarse voice that forgot how to speak.

Feeling a sense of fear build up within me, I slowly yet hastily make a run for it towards the only location I knew of.

It was just a distance of a mere 10m yet somehow those 10m seemed to stretch out infinitely. With a final leap I practically threw myself while landing on the prickly grass. To my satisfaction 8 notice the movement within the leaves had stopped.

”Did they give up? ” I question my logic.

”Zenith, are there any tasks left to complete. ”

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Task 2 (New)

-Task: Kill 3 F-rank monsters.

-Reward: Depends on host score

Task 3 (New)

-Task: Create your own domain

-Reward: 1 iron sword

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”Oh…theres 2 tasks available now…interesting. ” I proclaim with excitement.

”Zenith, can you explain what F-rank is and maybe elaborate on task 2 perhaps. ” I ask as Im replied back instantaneously.

[Here on vendesa, beast and adventures alike are grouped according to ranks, ranging from F-rank to SSS-rank]

[A beast can normally contend with people who are 1 rank higher than them due to their unique structure]

[For the host to complete task 3, the host must create a small area in the forest which will belong to host]

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”So a house then. ” I ask confused.

[Correct]

I could only Sigh at my dear systems lack of diction…or rather abuse of diction? Either way, I really did need a weapon. Even though I just arrived moments ago, every inch of my body was screaming at me to get as far as possible from here. It was idiotic to remain here without a way to defend my self, that was something I knew all too well, as if it was part of me, I could tell that my instincts were the truth while my vision was deception.

”Huff ”

With that being said, I made my way to a withered and rotten looking tree. Although I describe as so…the only reason I do is because even though its full of life with shades of green and red blossoming above, compared to the giants around it that seemed to be the stairs to heaven I felt it was rather lacking if not amusing.

It didn take me long to reach the apex of this tree standing at a height of only 20m to 30m, just about half an hour Id say… ”Not bad at all. ” I say flexing my non-existent muscles.

”Huff…just who am I kidding! ” I argue, arching over to catch my breath that was fleeing faster and faster.

With my breathing now calm and constant, I squint to the horizon hoping to catch a glimpse of civilization but unsurprisingly all I could see was the massive trees…nothing less…nothing more.