Chapter 36: The Date

Chapter 36: The Date

{System notification: New Passive ability gained}

{A Titan's Will}

Temporarily boost your strength and Endurance stat by 2x for five seconds

Cooldown: 48 Hours

Name: Rex Xander

Level: 8

XP to next level: 0/12,000

Race: Human

Class: ???

Strength: 36

Agility: 36

Endurance: 23

Intelligence: 27

Aether: (25/25)

Passive skills

god's eyes(Level 8)

A Titan's will( Level one)

Active skills

Time control (lv 2) Xp to next level: 10/100

Time rewind (lv 1) X to next level: 10/100

"What?!!! I got a new ability?!!! But I didn't do anything, so why?" Rex asked, looking confused and yet amazed as he saw the effect of the ability

"Aye, thou hast learned thy will as a harbinger and now thou knowest what thy goal is" Cronus replied

"But c'mon man.... You should have just told me your story a long time ago if you knew I'd get an awesome ability like this!"

"What the fuck! We just had a heartfelt moment of Master and harbinger and you get to ruin it through your complaints?" Cronus retorted, his voice sounding almost like that of a teenage high-school student

Rex burst out laughing "Damn! Cronus!! Don't make me imagine the sight of you in a school uniform, please... " Rex clutched his stomach in pain due to his laughter

Rex lay there, still grinning from his banter with Cronus. However, the weight of his upcoming date with Seraphina started pressing on his mind. Sure, it was hilarious to picture the stunned looks from the nobles when she agreed to go out with him, but now that the excitement had simmered down, he wasn't so sure this was a good idea.

His thoughts drifted toward his training. He needed to get stronger, faster, better. After his intense fight with Cerberus, the need to push his limits seemed greater than ever. Maybe canceling the date wasn't such a bad idea.

"Hey, Crony," Rex began, rubbing his temples, "I'm thinking... maybe I should cancel the date with Seraphina. I mean, I could really use the time to focus on my training instead. I can't let anything distract me if I want to get stronger."

"History? That sounds interesting!" Rex said, leaning forward. "What's your favorite period? I'm more of a 'don't get eaten by mythological creatures' kind of guy, so I don't know much about it."

She tilted her head, considering. "I think the Renaissance is fascinating. The art, the philosophy, the way people began to think differently about the world... It was such a pivotal time."

"Wow, a Renaissance girl! I bet you'd rock the paintbrush," Rex chuckled. "But seriously, I can't imagine you sitting in a dusty library all day."

"Dusty libraries can be comforting!" she defended, giggling. "But I do enjoy spending time outdoors too. Nature has its own kind of beauty."

"True, true. Speaking of beauty, I have a hot tip: trees are not just pretty decorations—they make excellent hiding spots if you ever need to dodge a jealous nobleman." He winked, and she laughed again.

Seraphina's eyes sparkled with mischief. "You'd make a great guide for a nature tour. But how would you dodge them? By climbing the tree?"

"Or playing dead!" Rex replied, slapping his hands on the table dramatically. "But then I'd need you to rescue me from the top of the tree afterward. Think of it as a daring rescue mission!"

"Sounds like a very chaotic mission," she said, her voice light and teasing. "And what if I got stuck up there too?"

"Then we'll just call it a party! I can bring snacks; you can bring the charm. We'll have a picnic in the treetops!" Rex leaned back, his laughter contagious.

She shook her head, still smiling. "You have such a wild imagination, Rex."

"That's because I have to keep up with my companions—like a noble beauty with adventurous taste," he said, gesturing toward her. "So, what do you say? Can I count on you for tree-climbing picnics in the future?"

Seraphina's eyes widened in mock horror. "Only if I can bring a proper picnic blanket! I won't be caught dead sitting on the ground without one."

"Deal!" Rex laughed, feeling a surge of connection between them. "But you'll have to let me know what kind of snacks to bring. I'm not a mind reader."

"I'll make a list. No fish! I absolutely can't stand fish," she replied, her tone earnest. "But anything else is fair game!"

"Okay, fish is off the menu! You drive a hard bargain, Seraphina," he teased. "But I'm up for the challenge."

As their laughter faded into comfortable conversation, Rex noticed her beginning to relax even more. She was charming and witty, and he couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to her than met the eye. He wanted to know her story, but for now, he enjoyed the light banter.

Before the conversation could dive deeper, Magnus and Brenda arrived, Brenda laughing at something Magnus had said. They took their seats, Brenda offering Rex a polite nod.

As they settled in, the mood lightened, and soon they were laughing and chatting as if they had all known each other for years. Magnus, of course, provided most of the comic relief with his over-the-top antics and shameless flirting with Brenda, while Seraphina slowly opened up more with Rex's encouragement.

"So," Brenda said, after taking a sip of her drink, "what's the next step for you, Rex? What do you want to do now?"

Rex leaned forward, serious for a moment. "I'm planning on becoming a hunter. It seems like the best way for me to get stronger, and I want to be able to protect the people I care about. Plus, I think it's something I'd be good at." Rex didn't know why but he felt like sharing his thoughts with these two would make him comfortable

"You aren't strong enough tho, I mean you just awakened right?"

Who cares??

Brenda's eyes widened slightly, and she glanced at Magnus before smiling. "Well, you're in luck. My father's the current owner of the Wolf-Fang Hunter Guild. If you're serious, I can put in a good word for you."

Seraphina's eyes widened in shock but she quickly controlled her emotions. If Brenda's father runs Wolf-fang, then that means she was from the Voss family which her father hated so much. She even overheard the last meeting her father had with chairman Voss and she knew that the conflict would escalate.

Rex blinked in surprise. "Wait... what? Your father runs Wolf-Fang?"

Brenda nodded, her expression turning a bit more serious. "Yeah. We have branches all over. If you go to one, I'll make sure there's a recommendation waiting for you."

Rex couldn't believe his luck. "That's... wow, thanks, Brenda! I had no idea."

"That's incredible," Seraphina added. "Having such connections will definitely help you, Rex."

Rex grinned, feeling the support from both sides. "Yeah, this is huge. Thanks, Brenda, I really appreciate it."