Chapter 62: Warning

William woke up sometime just after noon feeling refreshed. He slept over 12 hours, but it was a much needed rest.

Knock knock.

William blinked and rubbed the crust off his eyes. He shifted around in bed until he was comfortable again, deciding he would get up in a few more minutes.

Knock knock.

He stuffed his face in the bed, enjoying the soft texture of his bedsheets. He smiled, appreciating the peaceful environment that was his new bedroom.

KNOCK KNOCK

"WHAT DO YOU WANT!" William yelled at the top of his lungs to the unknown individual who was disturbing his rest. He ignored it the first two times, expecting them to leave, but the incessant knocking was driving William insane.

"BOY IF YOU DON'T GET OUT HERE RIGHT NOW I'M GOING TO BEAT YOU REAL GOOD." the sound of Sect Master Gu Dianlong could be heard from outside. His voice carried across the street and into the ears of many disciples, who cowered in fear wondering who pissed off the Sect Master.

William rushed out of the residence in his full uniform within thirty seconds. He even used his Speed Talent to the fullest, just so he could make it in time. He bowed deeply to the Sect Master, "Sir I didn't realize it was you."

"Hmph! Come along, I need to speak with you." the Sect Master wasn't willing to talk about William's rudeness just now. There were more important things at hand.

"Why can't we do it he-" William noticed the death glare Gu Dianlong was giving him and shut up immediately. "Yes Sir."

Gu Dianlong opened a portal and forcefully pushed William inside, then entered next. On the other side, William discovered he was in the same dark room as last time.

Sect Master Gu started, "I've handled most of your problems for you regarding the attention you've drawn. It cost me quite the price and I will be expecting suitable compensation in the future when you can afford it."

William nodded, "Thank you Sect Master. I will do what-"

"I'm not finished yet."

"Yes yes, sorry."

"As I was saying, I've solved MOST of your problems." he picked up a glass of an unknown liquid and took a long sip. "But there's one group you need to be worried about known as the Pillars of Justice."

System, upgrade my Stealth Talent.

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TALENT UPGRADED

Stealth: (E --> D)

Next rank up: 75PP

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William didn't feel any different, but when he took steps around the room, he found it was easier to not make noise. Even when he stepped on a normally squeaky wooden floorboard, there was no noise.

I didn't realize the Stealth Talent had such convenient uses. Why didn't I upgrade this sooner? William felt he could have avoided a lot of trouble if he just took the time to ask the System about his abilities.

System, upgrade my Stealth Talent again.

———

TALENT UPGRADED

Stealth: (D --> C)

Next rank up: 300PP

———

Once again there was little noticable difference, but William could only test its true value out in public.

He only had 256 Points left, so William couldn't upgrade any more of his useful Talents yet. He could raise the level of his various resistances, but William couldn't grind for Potential Points while in the Sect. It was better to save his points for emergency situations.

With the remainder of William's day, he ate at the Wild Clover and watched the disciples practice at the training ground from a distance with his enhanced eyesight. Although his Magic Affinities were high, William wasn't all that skilled in a real battle. Watching Kori jump into the Prairie Bear's shadow made William realize his understanding of Magic was very shallow.