Monster Soul Online

Chapter 10: Skills Los

Silas eyes were still closing. He was circulating Recovering Qi to fully heal his wounds. Meanwhile, Goddess of Purified Water went downstairs to pay the restaurants owner for damage compensation.

Finally, Silas body was fully recovered. His external wounds and pain were all gone. He opened his system window to check his current status while waiting for Goddess of Purified Water to return.

Player Status: Sila

Level: 56

Race: Pink Slime

Rank: Squire

Health Points: 325,045 / 400,000

Magic Points: 250,000 / 250,000

Passive Skills

Bare Hands Mastery Level 100 (maximum)

Qi Circulation Level 75

Basic Qi Level 100 (maximum)

Recovering Qi Level 57

Bone Restructuring Qi Level 33

Qi of Little Fish Level 24

Qi of Little Tiger Level 28

Active Skill

Unseal Level 15

(Unseal skill is general skill and available to all races, so it isnt counted as the skill of human race)

Racial Skill

Special skill: Heart of Slime

Skills of Right Arm of the Sealed One

Special skill: Electromagnetic Field (Lightning)

Special skill: Vacuum Ball (Wind)

Special skill: Unseen Flame (Fire)

Special skill: Magnet Gravity (Earth)

Special skill: Frozen Hydrogen (Ice)

Special skills werent skills that could be measured by level. Their abilities often high from the start and could be used more versatile if user mastered them more.

I cant use magic and skills of human race, so how can I defend myself against magic attack from now on?

Firstly, Sila had thought he would use his right arm to block spells. But after thinking about it carefully, that would only work against low-tier spells. If his opponent used higher tier spells which had wide area of effect or unique characteristic, it would be hard for him to defend them with only his right arm.

Have you finished recovering? The soft voice got Sila out of his thought.

Yes, nodded Sila, thank you for paying for me.

She nodded in response, and said, no problem, but when did I ever say that I would pay for you?

Huh?

Whatre you huhing for? The damage compensation is 300,000 silver coins; dont forget to pay me later.

Sila was somehow shocked, these only damages caused us 300,000 silver coins each? Isnt that too much?

Who told you its 300,000 silver coins for us each? Thats the total amount, which you have to pay alone.

What? Why? They came to get you, arent you the one who should pay?

Is that so? Then, please tell me, is there anything that I damaged in this restaurant? She replied with a smile.

Sila turned to look around. There were burn marks on the floor, debris of table and chairs scattered here and there. There was also a hole in the wall. All of them had been caused by him, or the thieves who had fought with him.

He signed, okay, I understand now. But I dont have the money right now; I will pay you later when I can.

Thats fine. For now, please just come with me.

Huh? Go with you? Where to? asked Sila, feeling puzzled.

She smiled faintly and spoke up, A hotel.

WHAT!!?

You still remember your promise about obeying my three requests, right? said the woman before shes dragging Sila out of the restaurant without him being consent about it.

***

After leaving a restaurant for a while, Sila started to unable to bear this girls action of dragging him around, so he stopped walking.

She saw that and asked, Whats happened?

Why do we have to go to a hotel?

To log out, of course, answered the woman, My dad has been waiting for you outside.Th/e most uptodat𝓮 n𝒐vels are published on n0/velbj)n((.))co/m

Now Sila finally understood the reason why she was trying to take him to a hotel, well, it would be better if she clearly stated her intention from the start. Sila felt a bit embarrassed since he had mistaken. He glanced at her face, figuring whether she had intended to tease him or not. Unfortunately, her expression was hard for him to tell her real thought, so Sila frowned as he felt unsure.

Did she really not intend to speak equivocally?

Then why should I log out? asked Sila.

Its because youre always in the game. My father was very worried about you so much that he has always been staying by your side without going back home. He even ordered me to drag you out as his last resort, remember?

Well, if thats the case, can you log out and tell him not to worry about me? I will log out sooner or later.

I thought you would say something like this. So, this is my first request: Until you leave a hospital, please tell me or my dad about what time you will be logged in and logged out.

Huh? Just like this? Thats your first request?

Yes.

Sila was surprised, based on her habit that he had seen, he thought that her requests must be something more bothersome than this.

Why? Sila was curious.

Because theres certain someone who only thinks about himself. My dad paid for your medical expenses, you know? Just how long do you plan to let him keep paying? Its true that hes not saying anything, but you should at least reflect on your behavior.

Well, actually, Rashane was considered a wealthy businessman. For him, Silas medical fees were trivial. Nevertheless, she brought this up to make Sila feel guilty and try his best to get out of a hospital.

And its quite effective. Sila didnt know Rashane much; he only knew that Rashane was his teachers close friend since Rashane had been coming to their dojo from time to time. The fact that he hadnt met Rashanes daughter even once was a proof by itself how less he acquainted with Rashane. Thus, he couldnt possibly know Rashanes financial status.

Sila couldnt argue this girl at all. He reflected his own misbehave and went ahead of her toward a hotel in the Beginning Town. The woman felt glad that her speech worked and followed him without saying anything.

However, during their trip, Sila spotted a Weapon Shop.

Ermm ... you. Sila started the conversation.

I have a name, you know?

Oh, then... Goddess of Purify Water, said Sila while complaining in his mind: Why did she have to name her avatar this long?

Actually, my name is Varee, or you can also call me by my nickname, Nam, explained the woman, Goddess of Purify Water is merely my title.

[T/N: Both her real name Varee and her nickname Nam literally mean Water in Thai.]

Okay. Miss Varee. Do you mind if I visit this weapon store first?

Hmm? Do you want to buy a weapon? Cant you buy it when you log in next time? commented Varee.

No, no, I just want to ask the owner something.

She pondered for a moment. Well, okay, but please make it quick.

Sila nodded before walking into Weapon Shop, followed by Varee.

***

In the shop, there were many weapons on display. There were varieties of weapons including a sword, bow, halberd, spear, knife, and even spiked mace. Theyre all putting on shelves made of bamboo. Behind the shops counter, there was a sturdy man wearing jean pants with his upper body being naked open.

Welcome. What do you want to buy? greeted the shop owner.

I would like to ask about my weapon, replied Sila.

I see. Then, feel free to ask anything.

Its about Right Arm of the Sealed One.

Right Arm of the Sealed One?/Right Arm of the Sealed One? said the shopkeeper and Varee in unison.

Yes, Sila rolled up his right sleeve to clearly show his arm, Here, this is Right Arm of the Sealed One.

Only when Varee took a good look at it, she could realize that this thing wasnt a weird armlet as she had thought. Its actually Silas arm that looked like an arm of a Golem.

The shop owner was silent for a moment before he began to speak.

Congratulations, Mister Customer, you just got a hidden quest.

Hidden quest?

Yes.

The shopkeeper touched Silas arm. Then, the system sound could be heard.

You have gotten a hidden quest: Search for the Sealed One. The time duration is unlimited.

Search for the Sealed One? Sila still didnt fully understand.

Just as the quests name suggested, the quest will be completed when you find the Sealed One, who is staying in somewhere in the world of Monster Soul.

Where is he, then? blatantly asked Sila.

The shop owner smiled, Well, I dont know too. But I do have a clue, do you want to listen?

Of course.

Legend has it that, in ancient time, there was one man who possessed tremendous power. He alone could decide the live and death of all creatures in the world of Monster Soul. Theres a saying that his eyes could see through everything, whether its a past, present, or future. His torso was so strong that nothing could be able to inflict even a small scratch. His left arm was the embodiment of all ancient spells. His right arm was the defensive innovation from futurity. His left leg fused with all natures in the world. His right leg was forged by every powerful weapon. And lastly, his heart was the source of limitless power.

Sila and Varee listened to a story told by the shopkeeper quietly. Its a story of a man who they thought that he shouldnt be categorized as human anymore. Nevertheless, the shop owner continued the story.

This man was even stronger than God and Demon Lord, so people began to worship him instead of God, and fear him instead of Demon Lord. His existence stirred up a chaos in gods and demons realms. It was the first time that both sides combined their great forces to get rid of this man.

Oh, I see. So, he was ambushed by both God and Demon Lord; and then was sealed as his title said, wasnt he?

The shop owner shook his head and denied. Youre wrong. Even when hes beset by both gods and demons sides, he still couldnt be defeated. Its instead Gods and Demon Lords sides that faced a lot of casualties. Finally, their troops fled. After that, God and Demon Lord had consulted together on a way to eliminate him, and unfortunately for that man, they really found it.

Backbiting? guessed Sila.

No, its through love.

Sila surprised by the answer.

God and Demon Lord thought that if that man really had no weakness, they just need to give him his weakness themselves. Two of them joined forces to create one woman. They led this woman to him and waited for love to bloom between both humans. After that, they held her as the hostage and gave him a choice to trade his life for her safety, which the man accepted their condition and shattered his own life for his lover. However, the parts of his body were far too powerful and indestructible. So theyre sealed by God and Demon Lord later.

Listening to this ending, a drop of tear could be seen lingering below Varees eyes. She quickly wiped her eyes without being seen by everyone though.

For Sila, he still didnt quite understand, Love, huh?

I dont understand why that man chose to give up his life. Theres no guarantee that other party will release the woman even if he did so.

Huhu. You may understand it once youre really in love, then, simply answered the shop owner.

Well, what happened next? asked Sila.

It is said that the man was somehow still alive as a normal human being and continued to search for his lover in spite of being powerless in the world of Monster Soul. Some also said that hes now living quietly with her in place that no one could reach. Theres also a rumor about him being permanently died from this world.

And my quest is for me to find that man? All Sila had listened was merely a story, he didnt get a single clue.

Yes, it is, answered the shop owner.

I dont understand how that story is a hint for me, said Sila.

Well, its a basic backstory to let you understand the Sealed One a little bit more.

Hmm, then, whats his name?

After the fight, both gods and demons sides were trying to erase his identity out of the world. They decisively forbade all creatures to talk and record about him. So, even his name was faded with time.

Sila thought in mind that this statement was somehow contradictory. If theres really no record about this man, then how could the shop owner know about this? Well, its just an in-game story setting, so he didnt bother much.

Anyway, back to the main topic, what do you know about this arm?

Since its the right arm, I think it has a defense and future-related power. Maybe it needs more energy to improve its functions. What type of elemental energies had it absorbed?

There were fire, lightning, ice, earth, and wind.

So, it now lacks water, light, and dark energies. If you collect them all, something might happen.

If you just need to take a hit from elemental attacks, I can help. Its Varee voice that said this, players usually have all elemental low-tier spells anyway. If you dont mind, we can try it now.

Then, go ahead, Sila told Varee.

Varee didnt waste her time. She shot the black ball toward Sila, following by a very bright light coming out of her palm.

Sila raised his hand to block the black ball, and then closed his eyes before the bright lights effect could be fully shown. However, prior to his eyes were completely shut, Sila could vaguely see Varee reached her hand toward her sword.

The sword was quickly drawn, glowing in blue aura.

At that moment, Sila lifted his right arm to guard his neck. Then, the sound of metal clashing could be heard, together with the force that Sila needed to step backward to decrease the impact.

The system sound alarmed.

Right Arm of the Sealed One has received dark-element energy, the special skill: Black Hole is unlocked.

Right Arm of the Sealed One has received light-element energy, the special skill: Laser Beam is unlocked.

Right Arm of the Sealed One has received water-element energy, the special skill: River Blade is unlocked.

When Sila regained his stance again, he shouted at Varee unpleasantly, Are you trying to kill me!?

Well, I just want to see whether you could defend against it or not, smiled Varee, you are quite good, though. This is actually my signature move; using chantless light-element skill to blind the opponents eyes before striking quickly at a vital point.

Sila was about to say that he wasnt a move tester, but the shocking system sound interrupted him.

Right Arm of the Sealed One has received all elemental energies. It will enter into the sealed state again. All skills obtained from Right Arm of the Sealed One are deleted. It can be unsealed again after seven days from now.

Suddenly, his right arm shape was changed back into his normal arm, but it was petrified and couldnt be moved at all, like the first time he had obtained it from the sealed box.