Chapter 172: Michi

Rewen finished the program he was writing and leaned back on the chair.

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Rank 0 Magic Artifact 

[Status] -

[Elementary Mana Physics]: Beginner 9

[Mana Mechanics]: Beginner 2

[Advanced Mana Mechanics]: Toddler

[Engineering]: Beginner 2

[Computer Programming]: Novice 3

[Mana Programming]: Toddler

[Mana Architecture]: Toddler

[Forging]: Novice 2

[Methods] - 

[Master Arts of Darin's Second Disciple]

[Skill Tree] -

[Assembling] (1 SP) - [Reverse Engineering] (3 SP) - …

[JLK Programming] (1 SP) - [Zero Point Fundamentals] (3 SP) - …

[Thread Visibility] (1 SP) - [Structural Mana Atomization] (3 SP) - …

…

..

[Force] (1 SP) - [Stable] (3 SP) - …

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His stats didn't change by much because for the last two days, he mainly focused on [Computer Programming].

Tomorrow is his third battle.

Yesterday, he got the information of the next battle he was going to have.

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-> Target: Fallen Peak Squad (B-5) and Twisted Mongers Squad (B-2) - 8 Members

Location: East Town Twilight Mall

Maximum Level: Peak Rank 2 Mage

Tips: No tips because you are going to die.

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The location this time was at a popular shopping mall in the town.

Rewen smiled a little, then picked up the small chip connected to his laptop.

It was the [Distributor].

After learning a relatively common programming language, he learned how to use a [Distributor] for the past two days. 'Hopefully, it would be worth it.' His initial plan was learning Magic Artifact crafting, not learning it within three days but hopefully within a week, he could at least modify his weapon and design some trump cards but that plan was shredded when the serious possibility of his next opponent being two squads entered.

With the [Freestyle Knights Combat] back to him, he could be considered strong. Maybe even strong enough to defeat a squad if he uses his brain but to go against two squads without trump cards is a suicide. He had a feeling that a scenario like this would arrive from the very start and therefore, had a counter-plan. 

Even so, the counter-plan was risky and lacked a vital element.

"Now I know what vital element is lacking…" Rewen got up from his chair and picked up the parcel lying on the floor. 

The parcel was sent by Svety upon his order. This had something that was essential to the plan he had devised.

He didn't open the parcel and practiced martial arts to loosen his muscles.

'I wanted to wait for a few more days but it seems that you aren't interested in waiting. Do you think that you are very smart scheming against me? Perhaps, this time around, I'll show what a scheme truly looks like.'

[Ding! The Host is advised to get ready to return to World #001]

[Initiating transference in…]

[3…]

[2…]

[1.]

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Rover City.

Rewen found himself on one end of the streets of a densely crowded marketplace.

It was the spot he was previously standing on before returning to Earth.

He had not yet left the Rover City. Since it was almost evening, he intended to stay for a single day and then move out to the neighboring city. As much as he wants to stay "devoted" to the storyline, there wasn't any way through which he could farm Alter Points now that he had been kicked out of the Terio Villa. If he couldn't farm Alter Points, then he couldn't unlock the other volumes and therefore, couldn't follow through with the story.

If he listened to Hase's suggestion and stayed in the Terio Villa, he would have followed through the storyline. 'Eh. My pride, my bad.'

He shook his head and didn't think much about it. At the end of the day, he isn't even that concerned about progressing the storyline for the time being. 'I just need to survive. I'll think about Gruer Crystals or whatever when I become strong enough.'

Sometime later, he walked into an inn and went towards the receptionist.

"I want to stay for a night." 

"1 gold."

"Here." Rewen took out one gold coin and placed it on the desk.

"Please come with me." The receptionist then took him to a room in the first floor,

Rewen entered the room and went for a shower. After he came back, he heard a high-pitched yell.

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Michi had just finished closing up her shop. "Tough day at work!" Although she said that, her face had the word 'satisfaction' written. Today, the market in Rover City was blooming. According to the rumors, a group of "Death Knights" had come to the city.

"Death Knights" were legendary warriors sent from the Council to inspect different parts of the nations. It had been over four years since "Death Knights" took steps in the Rover City so people were naturally excited for their arrival.

'I'll take a nice shower and then go off to sleep for the night.'

Michi thought as she went through the gate behind her shop.

However, she failed to notice a figure creeping up behind her. She unlocked her door and slowly walked in when she felt the light in her surroundings go dim. Instantly, she figured that something was up and opened her mouth.

"Mmm!" 

Her mouth was tightly grabbed as her back was pushed against a rough hard body.

"Hehe, you are quite the cutie. I paid special attention to you while roaming the streets." The young male behind her spoke into her ears.

Fear overcame her mind as she continued to struggle for freedom. However, that resistance was futile.

"Let's have some fun, shall we?" The male disgustingly spoke and pushed her down with his arms.

But because of this, the grip on her mouth loosened a little. Michi didn't let the chance escape. "HELP!!!" She knew that her strength wasn't enough to escape so she could only hope some kind person would come and save her.

The male's expression twisted into that of anger and quickly sealed off her mouth again. "Shut up, bitch!"

*Pah*

*Pah*

He ruthlessly slapped her two times.

"Hope you've learned your lesson. Hehe, with that out of the way…" Flashing a creepy smile, he tucked his pants and took out his bulging member. "Let's continue…" 

Michi's eyes widened. Her struggle turned intense but her strength was no match in front of him. Her one piece dress was forcibly grabbed. Tears glistened from her eyes as she slowly began to think of everything that had happened in her life.

She was an orphan, brought up by her adoptive grandfather who ran the shop. Because she was unmarried and had no relatives, he decided to adopt her. Recently, when Michi was fifteen, he passed away leaving her with the grocery store,

She had often thought how wonderful her future would be only to see this day.

Her eyes had no color.

Her struggle got weaker and weaker.

Seeing her giving up resisting, the male on top of her grinned widely. Grabbing her breasts, he rubbed his right hand over them lecherously while the other was stroking his meat.

*Bam*

Suddenly, a severe pain erupted from the back of his head but before he could figure out anything, he fell unconscious and fell on top of Michi.

Michi, who had already given up on her life saw a figure appearing in front of her with a brick in his hand. Momentarily struck by the sudden appearance, she managed to shutter out some words. "T-thank you, R-Rewen."

The newly arrived figure, Rewen, sighed and helped her up.