Chapter 190: Top Tier Cheat

Chapter 190: Top Tier Cheat

Zacs mind was filled with a burst of information told him how the skill worked, but he still chose to try it out after some hesitation. He headed over to an empty area inside his compound that was still just forest and activated the new fractal. A huge torrent of energy surged from the area and entered his body. This wasn't the same thing as absorbing energy, but rather forcefully ripping it out of the atmosphere.

Cracking sounds could be heard throughout his body as it felt like he was injected with a hundred adrenaline shots. Boundless power surged into his limbs as he took out his axe without thinking. The extreme amount of power gathering within him needed an outlet.

With a roar, he swung his axe with all his might as the innocent trees. It was as though a bomb had gone off in the forest, with decimated trees covering the area.

He felt as though he could topple mountains at the moment, but after roughly thirty seconds the feeling was gone, replaced by a sense of weakness. The skill [Hatchetmans Rage] was a boosting skill, that actually increased all his attributes by 25% for around ten seconds.

Better yet, it seemed as though the increase also worked on the attributes he gained from titles as well, as he gained over 80 points in Strength while the skill was in use. A boost of 25% was not something to scoff at going by how attributes worked.

It would increase his combat strength by quite a large margin during the effect, which would help him push him ahead in a close battle. It might even allow him to defeat a stronger opponent in a quick turn-around if he caught the enemy unaware.

However, the skill wasnt without its drawbacks. It seemed it messed with his head a bit. When the energy entered him he felt ready, and willing, to take on the world. It also left him weakened after usage. It didnt consume a lot of Cosmic or Mental Energy, but it was rather as though his body was overtaxed, like he might have felt after running a marathon back in the day before the integration.

He slowly headed back to his courtyard, and it took over an hour before he was back in good condition again. Clearly, he had to be careful with the skill, just like with Natures Punishment. He needed to end the fight by the time the effect ran out, otherwise he'd be a sitting duck.

Familiar steps could be heard after a while as he saw a flustered Kenzie run over.

Whats going on? What happened earlier, did you get into a fight with Ogras? The destruction could be seen from the town she said as she looked around with a frown.

I only tried out a new skill of mine, Zac said with a shrug. Sit down, we need to talk.

You destroyed a forest to try out a skill..? his sister said with a shake of her head, but she still sat down next to him.

Zac suddenly had a thought and opened the Town Shop. Not long after two small arrays were erected around the courtyard. One was an [E-Grade Small Scale Silencing Array], whose job was to block any sound from escaping, and also impede any types of spying skill.

The other array was a normal illusion array that hid the interior, the very same type as he used around his camp before. It should look like the courtyard was empty from outside, from how understood it. He still had the original array somewhere, but he didnt remember where it was anymore. Since it was quite cheap he bought an upgraded version for 250 000 Nexus Coins, making it even harder to see through.

Finally, he put up a third array, the weak defensive one he'd purchased some time ago. Wasting no more time Zac took out the amulet and handed it over to Kenzie, who accepted it with a confused glance.

Whats this? she asked as she held up the intricately designed amulet.

I found this amulet with a note from Dad when I visited Greenworth. The note said that it was a memento from mom, and that we might be able to use it if we wanted to find her, Zac explained, hiding nothing.

Kenzie looked at the small amulet with marvel, as though it was a map leading to some grand treasure.

How do we use it? she excitedly asked as she grabbed Zacs arm.

Thats the problem. I just found out something pretty weird about that thing. It might not be from earth. Ogras said it is a Technocrat insignia, like an emblem from a Technocrat Nobleman,

Technocrat? Whats that? Kenzie asked with some confusion.

Zac suddenly realized that the Technocrats might not be a subject that was broached in the Tutorial, as they opposed the System.

His sister rolled her eyes, but she still put it on with a smile.

Zac wasnt lying when he said it was expensive. It cost 20 000 000 Nexus coins and was one of the most expensive Arrays in his Town Shop at the moment. It was called [E-Grade Supreme Ward], and was a mobile array just like his Mother-Daughter array.

However, its function was much more varied. It was a defensive talisman that protected the wearer in all kinds of ways, as long as she stayed within a certain range from Port Atwood. It was an array that many forces bought for their young to protect them from sudden assassinations.

It had a few functions. First, it had a strong shield that automatically protected from sudden attacks. It might not be necessary for Kenzie, but it was better than nothing. However, Zac bought it for its other functions. For one it protected against spying or scrying skills, making it hard to locate her or spy on any secrets inside her. It also protected against mental attacks or hypnosis.

It was the only thing he could think of right now that might keep her hidden from any potential spies of the multi-verse. He truly believed that the fact she possessed an artificial assistant must be kept a secret to protect her. That thing inside her might be even more explosive than his Creator Shipyard. Kenzie might be hunted down by the various forces of the multi-verse if they knew, and who knew what the Technocrats would do.

Does anyone else know about the assistant thing in your head? Zac asked.

He was determined to keep this secret just between the two of them, even if he was forced to do some gruesome things.

No, I knew it was a bit odd from the start, so I never told anyone, not even Lyla, Kenzie said with a shake of her head.

Good. Lets keep it that way", Zac said with relief. "I will try to look into the Technocrats some more, but we need to be careful. We dont know what happened to mom. If she truly is a Technocrat the situation might be pretty complicated. The Technocrats have so many enemies, and we might implicate both ourselves and mom if we rush things.

I know, Kenzie said, not being able to hide some of her disappointment.

Hey, dont worry. We finally have a lead for the first time ever. Well find her. But we need to focus on getting stronger as well, Zac said with a smile.

I get it, Ill be patient.

By the way, you never told me what class you were, Zac asked instead, changing the subject.

Well, I picked Acolyte, a Normal Grade mage class, his sister answered. But Jeeves, oh thats what I call the voice, upgraded it to Elementalist, an Uncommon one.

Zac could only speechlessly stare at Kenzie for a while. That thing in her head was truly a top tier cheat.

What about you?

Well, its called Hatchetman, a Rare class, Zac said with a shrug.

Hatchetman? Howd you get such a stupid-sounding class? she asked with a smile.

Zac could only shake his head and tell the tale of what he was doing when the integration happened. Soon Kenzie was laughing as Zac explained how he fumbled along with his lumberjacks hatchet, living in a dented and bloodied camper, looking like a hobo covered in strips of snake leather.

So, what are you going to do about Hannah? she suddenly asked.

Zac grimaced at the question. With only a shake of his head he got up to his feet and wistfully looked in the direction of the town.

Some things couldnt be prolonged any longer.