Chapter 51 51 Defence

Still she was the key to unlocking his potential and the sessions were more than enjoyable for him. Therefore, he didn't reject her advances and strived to reach his own limits. Luna was an excellent partner for that since her hunger never diminished.

Subtle changes occurred in his physique after each session and being one of the involved parties, even Luna barely noticed the extent of these changes.

Zach's muscles grew stronger and more defined. Although he didn't gain any bulk like those wrestlers in the previous world, or those body builders who worked out for hours on a daily basis, his muscles became more prominent and his body more toned and chiseled like a piece of art with perfect bodily proportions.

His physical changes were not only limited to the appearance. His overall strength took a huge boost as he became more flexible and more agile than he had ever been before.

With each victory he achieved against Luna, new notification messages kept on popping up on a daily basis and each of them brought a smile to Zach's face.

The phenomenon had increased recently especially after he accepted the system quest that asked him to help Bruce. It was the only quest that was still active in the quest window other than the daily quest that was available every day and required him to feed Luna.

The changes were not only limited to Zach. With the consumption of a large amount of food, Luna's strength broke past its barriers once again as well. Her strength that had previously advanced to D rank in the forest before finally broke past the barrier that kept her from the next level and entered into the range of C rank. Even though Zach didn't know how strong a C rank mage of Luna's caliber could be, he knew that it was enough to awe anyone even in Elizabeth city.

As he kept completing the daily quest regularly, Zach kept on unlocking new weapons in his Weapon Arsenal occasionally. He had no control over the weapon that would be unlocked and the time when it would be unlocked as the reward for completing the daily quests. The weapons unlocked were completely random; or at least he hadn't found any pattern to them.

Most of them were completely useless weapons that were so ancient that Zach didn't even want to keep them in his inventory like:

[Prehistoric Club]

[Physical Attack: 30] [Magic Attack: 1]

[Durability: 20/100]

[Weapon Description: A long lost weapon from the prehistoric era used by the earliest inhabitants of this world to fight against the monstrous terrors roaming the world. It is made from a sturdy material similar to monster bones but the weapon is crude as the earliest inhabitants lacked in knowledge and forging techniques. Due to how long it has been the condition of the weapon has deteriorated beyond repair. Caution should be exerted while wielding it so as to not lose a relic of the past.]

[Weapon Skills]

[Barbarian Strength]

[Skill Description: Strength of the wielder will be increased by one rank when the wielder is full of wrath or negative emotions that evoke hatred or wrath.]

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The weapon looked weak but the effect of the skill was anything but weak. Zach thought so too. But his rotten luck wouldn't let him have a weapon as strong as this.

Zach was already strong and with a passive increase in his strength by a whole rank due to [Barbarian Strength], it became impossible for Zach to wield it without destroying it.

[Prehistoric Club] was a single use item. The low durability and the attached skill of the weapon meant that it would break into splinters the moment Zach decided to swing it with the slightest force behind it.

Therefore, despite being a decent weapon, the [Prehistoric Club] was completely useless in Zach's hands.

Most of the weapons unlocked in his arsenal during this period were defective like the [Prehistoric Club].

But some of them turned out to be quite useful. Zach couldn't help but smile like the devil whenever he thought about those weapons and the plans he had for them.

These weapons were high-tech, cutting-edge devices that incorporated the latest advancements in hot weapons stream. One of these weapons employed an automated targeting system that used thermal sensors to gather data about the surroundings within the effective range.

The sensors were integrated into the range of the weapon and constantly scanned the area for any potential threats.

This system then processed the data gathered by the thermal sensors in real-time and marked the locations of enemy targets.

The automated weapons then used this information to adjust the aim and eliminate the targets effectively. The use of thermal sensors further enhanced the capability of the weapons to detect enemies like the bandit leader Zach had previously encountered who had been able to camouflage himself.

Low-light conditions, poor visibility, invisible enemies meant nothing to the automated defense system that Zach had installed at the perimeter of the Luther family mansion which increased its practical effectiveness in a variety of combat scenarios ensuring perfect defense even in the most challenging of circumstances.

With this kind of defensive weapon in hand, Zach became more confident thinking that he would be able to outmaneuver and outsmart his enemies without them knowing what or who hit them.

Zach took security measures to protect Luther family's mansion. To do so, he spread numerous automated weapons all over the perimeter of the mansion. The weapons were meant to provide a first line of defense against any potential threats, and they were programmed to operate independently, allowing Zach to focus on other important tasks such as getting stronger by engaging in enjoyable activities.

The weapons were all placed in strategic locations, such as the corners of the property, near entry points, and along the perimeter walls, ensuring that every inch of the house was covered and protected. He wasn't a pro-gamer for nothing in the previous world as he easily detected the points that were vulnerable to attacks or enemy infiltration.

The weapons were designed to be highly efficient and fast, allowing them to quickly detect and neutralize any threat before it could get close to the house.

In addition to providing physical protection, the automated weapons also served as an effective deterrent, as anyone approaching the house would be met with a wall of firepower in case they came without permission.

With the rumors that the Luther family had spread in the city in a clandestine manner through third parties, Zach was expecting a storm of retaliation from the eldest of the Sosis family.

From the things he had heard about Raisman, Zach felt that the Sosis family wouldn't send anything less than an army to take care of the Luther family.

Zach didn't care whether Raisman sent an assassin or an entire army since the number hardly mattered with the amount of preparations he had made.

The automatic weapons surrounding the perimeter of the Luther family mansion were more than capable of handling even the army of Sosis family which was the very reason that Zach could remain nonchalant and ignore the alarm which was flaring in his face.

Zach pressed down on his instincts as they tried to make him more cautious towards the approaching enemy. Thinking about the security arrangements he had made for the mansion, he happily returned to his carnal indulgence with his more than willing slave and waited for the system to notify him about the capture of the fly in the flytrap he had set up.

Unaware that his approach had already been detected by his target, a mysterious figure who was dressed in black robes that covered his entire body continued to close in towards Zach.

He had a gaunt and weathered appearance, with deep lines etched into his skin and a look of intense concentration in his eyes. Surprisingly the person under the hood was quite old or at least he looked old. You could never tell with dark mages whether they were truly old or if it was the result of some dark practices.

Despite how old the hooded figure looked, he moved with a stealth and grace that belied his years.

He was approaching Luther family's mansion with a sense of purpose, his eyes fixed on the building as he used his powerful hypnotic magic to sneak up on it undetected.

None of the informants or the sentries in the city was able to notice his presence.