9 A choice's potential

Busy as ever it seemed the shopping district was. People going up to stalls to get food and coming out of shops with bags and other various items. It was truly busy for a Friday; then again it was also around lunch time as well. Linked around Riyku's arm had been Kristen who held a glamorous smile upon her face. If that wasn't enough to attract the attention of males in their youth; it was probably the risque gothic attire. As for the female youths well that was Riyku; wearing a stylish black button up shirt with the mid-drift exposed as well as a few of the buttons around the collar left open. To match, there were black jeans as well which made the two appear like more of a couple. "Kristen," Riyku spoke in a tone to which only Kristen could hear. The tone wasn't like that of a boyfriend addressing his lover though. "Yes?" She cooed back up at him. "I did tell you that I am not responsible for your present feelings, or have you forgotten?" Riyku inquired as his brow twitched. "Nope. I remember, but it doesn't mean I won't try to reel you in." Kristen winked at him playfully to which he sighed heavily.

They seemed to make their way into one of the shops which appeared to be a small shop for what seemed like Accessories. "You need something in here?" Riyku inquired since Kristen was pretty much dragging him along. "Kind of. I am looking for a certain accessory." Kristen replied as she walked towards the counter with Riyku who gave a bit of a puzzled look. "Excuse me, Miss Natalie Are you here?" Kristen called out to which a woman came from behind the curtains of the back room as she called back, "Coming!" A normal woman, though mature is what Riyku's first thought of her when he saw her. "Oh my, You have a boyfriend now? Congratulations!" Natalie would clasp her hands together with a smile. Riyku shook his head, "Nope." Meanwhile at the same time, "Yup." Kristen seemed to affirm her claim while Riyku denied it. "Oh? You aren't forcing yourself on this young man, are you Kristen?" Natalie inquired to which Kristen shook her head. "Not at all. He will eventually become my boyfriend in the future." The woman would look up at Riyku as if examining him. "Hmm... Well, you seem capable of handling her whimsical ways young man." Natalie stated before looking back to Kristen, "So?" Riyku would sigh softly and unlink himself from Kristen. "I'm gonna take a look around the shop." With that, he left Kristen for a moment.

Kristen would smile brightly at him. "Pick something out for me." She stated with a teasing wink before looking back to Natalie. "Oh yes, I am here for that bracelet. Did you ever find it?" Kristen inquired to which Natalie would shake her head. "No. I am starting to question if this accessory even exists. An accessory with five enhancement slots seems a bit far fetched." Natalie replied. Riyku who was looking at accessory in cases around the store would lean in on the conversation. "A Bracelet with five enhancement slots? So items could be enhanced? Hmm..." The male whispered softly to himself. "It does exist. Please, Natalie I really need that bracelet!" Kristen seemed to panic slightly. "I understand your situation. But finding something as rare as that is going to take more time. I already have all of my contacts searching for it." Natalie replied lightly.

Riyku would return shortly to place a single onyx color necklace on the countertop. "Can I purchase this?" He inquired to which Natalie nodded. "Of course." She took the necklace and placed it on top of some kind of scanner. Soon a small screen appeared on Riyku's end with a price and some text that read 'Please scan your ID chip now.' There was a small arrow pointing on where the chip needed to be scanned. Riyku would extend his wrist out and quickly scanned his chip. A beep along with a k-ching sound soon followed in which Natalie would then hand Riyku the necklace. "Thanks for doing business with us! Do come again." She stated happily. Riyku would take the necklace and nod before turning to move around Kristen and fit the necklace around her neck. Kristen was a bit taken back by the speed of the process that her face tinted a slight pinkish color after she realized what had just happened. Natalie seemed to made a soft happy noise. "I-I was joking!" Kristen shouted to which Riyku chuckled lightly. Turning around he would walk towards the door. "I wonder who is trying to seduce who now." Natalie teased at Kristen groaned lightly but did not seem unpleased by his gesture. She followed after him, linking arms with him again. "Thank you." She stated with a bright smile to which Riyku nodded. "It looks good on you." He would reply while taking notice of the charm she now had. Shortly after the two left the shop.

The two would go from shop to shop before stopping by a small outdoor cafe. Offering to seat Kristen he would push her chair in gently once she took a seat before taking his own seat across from her. "You say you aren't responsible for my feelings for you, yet here you are taking me on this wonderful date and you even bought me this beautiful gift," Kristen stated happily. "I'm not responsible for your feelings." He stated bluntly as he glanced skyward. "But you don't deny that this is a date?" She inquired teasingly to which Riyku would shrug. "Perhaps it is." He gave her a teasing glance in return. "May I take your order?" Their server came up to them to which Kristen nodded. "Please. May I have a cup of iced tea?" The server nodded. "Of course, and for you Sir?" He looked towards Riyku. "I'll take the same." The server nodded and jotted it down on his pad. "Can I start you with anything to eat?" He would add. "Oh yes, May I have a bowl of udon?" The server nodded to Kristen's request. "And you, Sir?" He looked towards Riyku. "I'll take a burger and fries." The server would nod and jot the order down. "I'll be right back with your drinks." He ventured off with the order in hand now.

"Western-style eh? Well, You do appear as such. Tell me, Did you come from the Western side?" Kristen inquired to which Riyku's interest was picked at. "Western side?" He inquired. Seeing Riyku's puzzled expression made her remember that he had Amnesia. "Oh sorry. Forget I asked." She stated with a wave of her hand to which Riyku shook his head. "No, go on. What do you mean Western side?" Riyku inquired. "Well, The world is split into four main factions. The Eastern, The Western, The Southern, and The Northen. Each side has its own cultures and foods, but we all share in information. The closer you are to one of the four factions, the more endowed the cities and towns become of the foods and cultures. Since we are mainly on the Eastern side, most of our culture pertains to Eastern culture and foods. Though we have adopted some of the Western Cultures. Southern and Northern do not really influence this side of the world though." Riyku seemed to grasp Kristen's explanation really well. "Don't get me wrong though, since the world is now under the rule of the World Order, things like war and culture differences have died down plenty. Of course, the adoption of Gambit's Dance and the Death Games are also a major factor silver lining key to what we have today." Kristen added to which Riyku nodded. "Your drinks." The server would return to place two drinks on the white cloth table. "Thank you." Kristen smiled at the server while Riyku nodded to him and he took his leave to help another customer afterward.

Riyku would pick up his glass of tea and take a sip from it while processing the information Kristen gave him. "Wars still exist here, eh?" Riyku inquired to which Kristen nodded. "Yes, but mainly against the other species that exist on this planet with us. If you ask me, we should just co-exist. The Western faction supports all species while only certain towns and cities in the Eastern faction do. The Northern faction is mainly dominated by the other species while the Southern faction enslaves them. Since this is the case the Southern and Nothern mainly go to war with each other. The Western aid the Southern by all means, but we stay out of the war. Although, I doubt we can avoid it for long. Eastern is somewhat neutral on the matter, but I feel eventually we will have to choose. If you ask me, I would choose the side of co-existence." Kristen would explain more in-depth about the reasoning for wars and even the other species as well as her own standing on everything. In truth, it was enlighting and Riyku learned much about Kristen through this alone. She truly seemed like a gentle and kind person. Much more than the rumors put her off as.

"So what kind of other species exist?" Riyku inquired to which Kristen would reply, "Several. There are the Vampires, Lycans, Demons, Angels, Demi-Humans and lastly Demi-Gods/Goddess, of course, there is a rumor that the Gods exist as well." Kristen would explain to which Riyku would nod lightly. "Are Demi-Humans not like the other species?" He inquired. "Well, All species are humanoids this including the Demi-Gods/Goddess. It's just the Demi-Humans are a mix-breed of human and other species. The reason you don't see them is that Demi-Humans are treated as slaves to both the other species as well as humans. Of course, not everyone treats them as such but more than enough do. The other species' are elsewhere or in their own respective faction. The Western faction hosts both humans and other species, they also do not treat Demis like slaves. The Northern faction is their home turf while the Southern mainly sales them through the slave trade. Slave trade is banned here but still manages to get through which is sad if you ask me." Kristen seemed to sigh softly as she took a sip from her cup.

"Have you ever met another?" Riyku asked bluntly to which Kristen nodded. "Yes, Since my Father is the CEO of Interstra Industries; who founded the ID Wrist-Band, we get clients from all around the world. The only type I have yet to meet is a Demon though. Demons are rumored to be nothing but evil. They feast on the darkness in peoples hearts and use it to strengthen themselves." Kristen would answer his question with a bit more information than what he asked for, regardless he accepted it with a slight nod. "That would explain all those men the other day. As well as your reason for wanting to be alone." Riyku stated bluntly as he leaned back against the chair while setting the cup down. Kristen would shake her head as if telling him he was wrong, "My Father doesn't actually care about me. He only cares for the company. There have been several occasions when I was younger; I was kidnapped and my Father had to pay a large sum to get me back because I was a major asset to him. After all, I am the future CEO of Interstra." Kristen stated with soft sorrow. "I see. So they are only hired to protect you, but where are they now?" Riyku inquired to which Kristen waved a hand dismissively. "I sent them away. I told them that someone more competent was protecting me now." She seemed to state firmly. "Hoooh? Who might that be?" Riyku teased her, knowing full well it was him. "Well, He is a tall devilishly handsome man, strong as well as good in bed. Not to mention he is well educated." Kristen would tease him in return. "Sounds like a wonderful guy." Riyku retorted with a teasing remark and glance.

"I wonder, He won't fall in love with me even though he has bewitched me." Kristen would tease back. "Oh, who knows maybe one day he will." Riyku would continue the teasing; though that seemed to finish it off since Kristen was faintly blushing and now glancing elsewhere. Riyku chuckled softly at the notion before several black cars pulled up along the parking slots of the street. A tall aged man giving off a strong vibe would step from the car after someone had opened the door for him. Kristen knew exactly who it was and frowned. "Why is he here?" She cursed under her breath. "Hm?" Riyku would glance towards the man who would step up to their table and give both of him and Kristen a firm glare. "Kristen, why have you sent my men away? You know that they are there for your protection." The male held a strong vocal to his words.

Kristen turned away from him. "They are useless to me. I have someone who is better suited for such a job." Kristen retorted firmly with slight sass. The male looked at Riyku who had been partaking of his cup of tea. "Hm?" He glanced at the male as he mused lightly. "This one?" The man questioned. "Yes, that one. His name is Riyku Von Rosario; he is the strongest person in all of the Eastern Region." Kristen made quite a bold claim, but was she wrong? Probably not. So far, Kristen had been the only challenging opponent thus far. Riyku would set his cup of tea down, moving his hands to his lap and close his eyes; appearing so calm and composed the entire time. "Is that so?" The man inquired before hastily pulling a gun from the inside of his black coat and aiming it at Riyku. Kristen didn't even notice what was going on until several seconds later, though Riyku seemed to have noticed the barrel aimed right at him which made his eyes shift open slightly as if he were glaring now. "Father!?" Kristen shouted as she stood up from her table and pushed her chair from behind her, slamming her hands on the table. "Stop this at once!" She demanded.

"Are you going to shoot? Or should I?" Riyku inquired making a notion with his eyes to the Atomic Gun that was in his hand that rested on his lap. The barrel pointed right at the man's hearts if one followed the trail. Of course, the Trainee Atomic Gun wasn't lethal, but this man did not know that. Now did he? The man looked down to see the gun in hand, a bewildered expression part took of him before he composed himself and asked; "Where did you get such a weapon?" The man inquired, Kristen who had circled around the table noticed Riyku was holding his gun in his lap underneath the table. "Who knows. I could ask where you got yours, but I already knew what you were doing before you even did it." Riyku explained as he fingered the trigger of his gun. Suddenly several men surrounded Riyku; all aiming rifles at him with red dots pointed all around his body. "Father! Enough!" Kristen shouted once again, moving to step in between the two of them. The man would lift his hand and put away his weapon while his men would withdraw their own. Riyku's gun seemed to hastily return to its storage via Weapon Return without anyone noticing. His hands moving to partake of his tea once again. "Fine, but if you do anything that would damage the company's reputation. I will be sure to take him out as well as find you a suitable partner myself." The man stated firmly before turning on his heel and returning to his vehicle. Soon after they all left; Kristen would attempt to relax by moving back to her seat and resting her head upon the cloth of the table. Having drawn quite a scene she hoped it would all die down soon.

The server would soon return with their meals. "Here you are." The server stated warmly to which Kristen would rise. "Oh, sorry. Thank you." The server set the plates for each; for Riyku his hamburger and for Kristen her udon. Riyku would look over the burger before him before glancing towards Kristen who was already partaking of her meal. "Do I have something on my face?" She asked mid-bite having noticed Riyku look at her. "Nope." He was actually in thought for a moment. 'Eastern Region? Hm...' Picking up a knife the male would cut the burger, the sizzling grease ran down the meat as the smell of fully cooked beef rose up to the male's nostrils. Oddly, he wasn't as hungry as he thought he would have been. Regardless he would take up half, careful not to make a mess and take a bite. The melted cheese, with lettuce, tomato, red onions, and pickle went well with the beef; even the mustard did not overpower the taste what so ever. A nod of satisfaction and he would take another bite soon after finishing the previous one. Kristen had been slurping away at her Udon as well, and before long the silence of the two enjoying their meals came to an end. Kristen smiled happily as she patted her lips and placed the napkin upon the table. Riyku seemed to have done the same before picking up his cup of tea to partake of it. It wasn't is first glass since it had been recently filled up.

Setting the cup down he would lean back against the chair once more. "So, arranged marriage eh? Let me guess, your father was originally going to set you up with some son of some other company to benefit his company. Though you did not like the idea of being married to someone you don't even know let alone like and so you left your home." Riyku stated fluently; to which Kristen blinked several times in shock before nodding slowly. "Is there anything you can't do?" Kristen inquired with a teasing groan which caused Riyku to chuckle lightly. "Who knows." A brief moment would pass, "So what do you plan on doing?" He inquired to which Kristen put her drink down after having partaken of it. "What do you mean?" She inquired what his direction of the question meant. "You've sent your bodyguards away and are probably on heavy surveillance now. Not to mention, You've managed to drag me into your affairs." Riyku would explain to which Kristen nodded lightly. "I guess you will just have to protect me then." This remark from Kristen caused the male to sigh softly.

"And If I were to decline?" Riyku would inquire with a light groan. "Nothing. I won't force you to protect me nor will I force you to be in love with me or even like me." Kristen stated firmly; to his surprise as if he wasn't expecting such an answer. He did not reply to her though, but instead just nodded. Taking up his glass he would finish the cup off. His eyes shifted around the area they were in. It was nice, now that he got a clear picture of it. Everyone was cheerful and happy; families and friends alike smiling and laughing. Even couples on dates. It was indeed a bright scene; however, his expression did not seem to compliment it. Kristen noticed this and peaked at him softly, "Riyku?" Her gentle voice would reach him to where his eyes shifted to her. "Is something wrong?" She asked lightly to which Riyku shook his head. "No... Just..." He paused for a moment in thought, "I don't belong here." He seemed to mutter lightly as if his soul took over for him. This remark caused Kristen to blink rapidly to the point where she wanted to clarify what she heard, "Can you repeat that?" Having noticed this Riyku shook his head. "I don't remember what I said." For a moment there was a silence before Kristen sighed lightly. "If you say so. Though, Do not think for a second you will get away from me." She would say something out of the blue in order to change the mood. Riyku's light chuckle to her remark would mean it worked to which she smiled warmly. "Is there anything else you would like?" Riyku inquired to which Kristen shook her head. "Then I'll be right back." He would get up and head towards the host. A conversation drew of their pay to which he would scan his ID chip the same way he did when he bought the necklace for Kristen.

"And here I was supposed to try and woo you in." Kristen practically cooed softly to herself. A warm smile would curl across her lips as she watched Riyku return to her. "Where would you like to go now?" He asked her to which she replied. "Home. The exchange with my Father has exhausted me." She stated with a heavy sigh to which Riyku nodded. "Then let's go. Besides, I still need to register for the Death Games." Riyku stated to which Kristen's soft smile turned into a slight frown. "That's right..." She seemed to be disappointed with this. "Are you worried?" Riyku asked due to her sour expression. "Well... Kind of. The Death Games are a collaboration of all schools from all regions. While I do believe you are the strongest in the Eastern Region, that differs from the other three." Kristen would reply while they made their way back. "What about you, Lira and Vex?" Riyku would ask. "It is a completely different story if you have a team. There are people to watch your backs. I know I got theirs and they got mine. It's been the way since our middle school days." Kristen would explain. Kristen wasn't wrong in that sense. A team was quite helpful... But Riyku did things solo. "There is no team for me anyway. I'll be fine on my own." Riyku stated firmly to which Kristen would unleash a soft sigh of defeat. "Fine, but you must remain alive. No dying." Kristen demanded his promise on this to which he nodded. "Alright, I promise." He replied, a soft giggle and bright smile curved across her face as she linked arms with him once more all the way until they came to the campus grounds.

"Oh, by the way... what rank did you get? Mina was your last round for your placements, right?" Kristen had recalled that it was indeed his fifth game to which Riyku confirmed with a nod. "I have yet to take a look, why?" He replied to her as his eyes shifting around taking note of onlookers. "Well, I can't be with someone who is weak." Kristen replied with a teasing gesture to which Riyku smirked, "Good thing we aren't together." He teased back as they made their way towards the main office. Whispering chatter mouths about seemed to begin gossiping about the two of them, but Kristen did not pay any attention what so ever. She appeared to be like some kind of lovestruck schoolgirl. Bringing up his wristband he would tap upon the chip to bring up the digital screen. Not a moment later he would navigate towards his personal status screen.

Rank: Polished (180)

Wins: 4

Losses: 1

Draws: 0

Points:2,127

Kristen would take a peek to study the screen before looking up at him. "I figured you would at least be in the Pro Division, but it is only five games. I'll take it as the fight against me is the reason you even ranked that high in the first place since Polished and Scrub Divisions are easy to get into." Kristen seemed displeased with the results, but Riyku didn't seem to care much. "I'll jump ranks in the Death Games." His confidence was not to be mistaken for arrogance, he never once proclaimed himself as the strongest in the world after all. "True, as long as you don't die," Kristen stated firmly as she tugged at him to give him a serious look. "Yes, I promised you already," Riyku replied to which a voice came out of nowhere. "Promised her what?" The voice was none other than the girl who tried to get an interview with him the other day. Again this woman had a pen and paper in hand as if prepared to take notes. Before Riyku would even answer he would sigh heavily, "Does that information truly pertain to you?" He replied coldly. "Well, when you put it that way... It does. I am a Reporter in training after all. Any scope is a scope. So, you beat Legend Kristen and then claim her heart not only that but just last night you hospitalized members of the track team for another girl and rumor has it there are some sparks between you and the HeadMistress. Quite the Ladies' Man aren't you? Riyku Von Rosario." The woman seemed firm in her statement which caused Riyku to snicker and wave his hand about. "Then you should be careful not to get involved with me, you might end up falling prey," Riyku replied to which Kristen cleared her throat. "Flirting with another girl in front of me?" She growled up at Riyku to which Riyku sighed heavily. "Didn't I tell you last night that whatever feelings you gained throughout the session was not my responsibility," Riyku replied firmly to her to which she groaned and whined. "So cold." She muttered before the woman interrupted. "Session? Wait... you two are roommates, did you two have intercourse?" Her face tinted pink as she beamed towards them. Kristen's flustered face give her an answer even though Riyku strayed from giving her one.

Quickly the woman would scribble upon the pad. "This is a massive scope! An unranked man comes out of nowhere and beats down Legend only to plow her in the sheets later!" The reporter seemed excited enough; until Riyku took the pad from her. "Hey!" She shouted as she struggled to reach the pad. "Are you trying to damage her reputation?" Riyku's eyes narrowed as he gave off stern and serious expression. "Riyku?" Kristen spoke softly as she saw his expression; he truly seemed to care even though he was cold about it. "N-no." The reporter trembled for a moment. Normally she would never back down, but she knew what he was capable of. A heavy sigh escaped the male's lips, "If you really want a massive scope. You can put on there that I blackmailed her into being the way she is now." Riyku would drop the pad into her hands. "I don't care about my reputation. Never have cared about such things, never will." Riyku would pull from Kristen and proceed onward; stuffing his hands into his pockets. Kristen seemed too awestruck to stop him, that when he was already entering the building did she realize what just happened. "You know... It almost appears as if he is hurting inside." The reporter muttered as she watched him. Kristen looked towards her. "What do you mean?" She had a clue on what it was about, but there was still so little she knew of him.

"It's the look in his eyes and the Aura about him. There is something missing, something that should be there but is not. It is as if he is longing for something, and yet..." The report fell silent before shaking her head. "Nevermind. I'll put something good in the next paper. So look forward to it!" She exclaimed before running off. Kristen now left alone to ponder on what just happened. "I guess I'll return to the room," Kristen stated to no one in particular before heading off towards the dorms. Riyku, on the other hand, seemed to have entered the main office. There he was greeted with Racheal's smiling face. "Welcome back." As usual, the office was dead, empty almost with the exception of her. "So what brings you here today?" She seemed quite pleased to see his face to which he called out to her, "Just a registration." Riyku replied with a smile. "Oh? Of what kind?" She inquired as he moved towards the counter-top. "The Death Games." This caused her eyes to go wide for a second and as she was about to protest he moved to place a finger to her lips. "I have no say in this, I just need it done otherwise things could get ugly." From the look in his eyes, Racheal could tell how serious he was. In fact, recalling his data she knew he wasn't going to go down easily either. "Fine." She whimpered lightly before turning to her computer and began typing on the computer.

Riyku stepped back and nodded softly. "Thanks." He replied. A few moments of silence passed before Racheal called out, "Done." Riyku would move back up to the counter. "So, when is the start date?" Riyku inquired to which Racheal replied, "Right after the exam period. So if you have any preparations or want to do some training you should do so before the exams." Racheal replied to which Riyku nodded. "Thanks." He would proceed towards the door in which Racheal called out, "When are you going to come by?" Riyku stopped to think on it for a second. "Tonight," Riyku replied before heading out the door. Racheal seemed quite happy with the response. "Okay." She called out happily. Riyku stuffed his hands into his pockets and stepped outside the building. Taking a look up at the sky it was almost time for classes to be over for the day. Though his mind was filled with everything that had happened from yesterday till now. "User Riyku?" Coco called out, almost as if she had been watching the entire time. "Hm?" Riyku inquired through a hushed groan. "Training is usually the best way to free yourself from any distractions." It was as if she had been reading his mind.

"Is there anywhere to train?" Riyku inquired via mental link this time around. "There is, though I am sure you'll be surrounded by other students," Coco stated to which Riyku sighed softly. "It's fine. I just need to keep everything on the down low." He stated mentally before moving onward. "Guide me." He added in which a tracking guide appeared on his UI for him to follow. It wouldn't take long for him to reach the training grounds Coco spoke of; in fact, they were right behind the University. Although, there seemed to be almost no one around. A few stragglers practicing various magic spells on dummy targets. Some people using wooden swords as well as other uses Magic Devices like wands and gloves. "Which one..." Riyku mused to himself before taking to a station where there was a dummy several meters ahead of him. Since he wasn't trying to draw attention to himself, no one realized he was actually there. It was a good opportunity for him to bring forth his weapons via Weapon Summon. In his right hand was his Trainee Steel Sword, and in his left was his Traniee Atomic Gun. The weight of the blade and the gun wasn't anything shy of being heavy. Raising the gun upward he would angle it at the dummy. The dummies were similar to straw figures; however, the material used was something similar to a jelly substance. Riyku could take that from a first glance, as well as how the Magic used on them seemed to have high resistance and the blunt force from blades repelled off while making the dummies' body ripple like water. It was the perfect practice partner, but who knew what would happen if he were to strike it.

"Coco, what can you tell me about the dummies?" Riyku inquired just to see if she had any information. "Well, what I can pull from on record is that the Dummies are made of something similar to silicon. They are enhanced with extreme resistance to all magic types and have a high resistance to physical damage as well. All damage taken is migrated back into the atmosphere which is one of the enhancements; this also aids in making sure the dummy is no destroyed. However... the Dummies also have a self-regeneration enhancement just in case." With a slight nod, the male would pull the trigger. The sounds of gunfire echoing throughout the training grounds as he continued to pull the trigger several times. Though, once he heard a 'click' and a 'beep' he figured that he was out of ammo. "Hmm..." He mused lightly, "User Riyku, your Trainee Atomic Gun is built with a recharge that takes the matter into its clip. Therefore, you must wait for the recharge to end before you can use it again. This will only take about sixty seconds." Coco seemed to explain to which he nodded lightly before lowering the weapon and dashing towards the dummy. Indeed it had regenerated from the minor damage it had taken; swinging the blade from left to right over and over before coming overhead would cause the dummy to ripple as if migrating the damage taken.

After sixty seconds had passed the male would leap back away from the dummy. A thought went through his mind as he wondered what he could do in with a combination of these two weapons. 'Shadow Step.' The male's body would seep into the shadows before arising from underneath the dummy. Bringing the Trainee Steel Sword upward as he sliced through it. Having arched his back in the process he would angle the Trainee Atomic Gun at the dummy, and release the entire clip before finishing his flip and gracefully landing upon the ground.

'Active Skill Learned: Shadow Surprise. Lv1'

The text that appeared upon his UI caused his brow to rise. So, he could learn skills by simply testing out various combo methods? Did that mean he could come up with various skills? Regardless; he now drew in a crowd who were all glancing upon him. His eyes shifting from left to right before lowering his weapons to his side. "I guess that does it for today." In truth, it only felt like he practiced for half an hour, but maybe it was even less. He was thinking about leaving; but what would he do? Well, there was always returning to the shopping district; he had yet to browse for weapons or even finish taking a look at all the accessories from the shop from before. It was settled after moments of debating. He would head back into the shopping district; leaving the training grounds he would make sure no one was around before using 'Weapon Return' to return his weapons to his inventory.

Making his way out of the campus he came across the girl who had warned him about the person in first place on the ranking and Lira who were walking side by side while leaving the campus on their own. "Guess classes ended." Riyku thought to himself as he made his way towards the gate and proceeded in the opposite direction of them. A single hand stuffed into his pocket yet again while he made his way down the sidewalk and proceeded onward towards the shopping district. Bringing up his wrist with his ID band on it he would tap upon the chip of his wristband which brought up the display like before; however, he would navigate towards the school page in order to see if there were any assignments today. None seemed to have appeared yet so he closed out the display. His focus returned to the path before him, taking note of many people going places. His thoughts were what kind of weapons should he focus on buying and what accessories should he look for. As well as if he should check up on his Suit order.