I Became A System

After that haul, let's just leave it like that. Forget that we went there for the slave market. Yeah, after that haul, our total fear points is 17! That's a massive farming. Didn't expect that was fun. Like, who would thought that the incarnation of fear does exist. So... let's call him, scared blonde head...

That was not funny...

I know that I can't really enjoy this life. Not, not I can't enjoy, I can still enjoy seeing Ellena happy. Hope that everything goes well.

So we left the brothel with the scared blonde head passed out. We still need him fear us after all. or... I would rather say, Ellena. He must fear Ellena.

I thought that the system was crap. I meant my program. Who would have thought that by making people fear you, you would gain power? But, I learned how to accept it. I saw almost the whole of Ellena's life and I could say that it was just a little payment.

When we arrived at the inn, Isabella was already asleep. So we just called it a day. That was a long day, after all. I hope that Ellena learned something from that new experience.

***

The morning sun rose, I instructed Ellena to prepare for the training. 

"Esteemed host, Ellena, are you ready for todays training?"

"Yes..." Ellena answered, however I can hear a laze tone from her. I was surprised. It was my first time hearing her talk like that.

"Ellena, what's with your tone?"

"Sorry."

"No, I'm not angry. I am just asking you."

"I thought that we would forget about training after our successful mission last night."

I see... I didn't say that to her. Did she just assume things? Hm... that's a pretty improvement in her character. A human should assume, that's a human nature. And right now, Ellena is having an emotion that a normal teenager should have.

"I see... Then, let's not have training after a successful mission. But for the time being, you must train because you are still a beginner. " I remarked as she let out a sigh in defeat. 

Ellena had no choice but to get ready for the training. I also left training for Isabella because her rune is producing; practice will suffice, as she will not be specializing in fighting.

The sun has just risen, so the town won't be too crowded. After all, this town is huge, so Ellena going for a jog won't be a problem.

She started to jog by having a warm up first. She flexed every joint and flexed every muscle. It is critical to warm up your body so that you do not injure yourself.

It was at least 2 km jog. Ellena has a weak body, so not pushing her body too hard would help her. After the jog, I train her more by producing the amount of the lightning I tell to practice her proficiency. She must know every corner of her abilities. It's not a game that you can easily do a move with just clicking some buttons.

So, I also let her exercise some parts of her body. It was just light exercise from the upper to lower body; she just have to moved her body so she wouldn't be surprised in the future.

After working with her body, I instructed her to practice 100 basic punches and kicks. Even though we can exchange close-combat ability, she also must learn the foundation of fighting. When the time comes for us to face a magical resistance foe, she might be able to defeat it. Well... it's not like I am planning her to have some fights and explore the world, I just want her to be safe. I can't do anything physical to help her. At least, knowledge will do.

"Then, this will be your routine for a week."

"Okay. It was fun, I guess. I thought that it would be like the guards. I don't like swords!"

Oh no! Ellena's enthusiasm just got lost! In exchange for learning some important things, she lost her enthusiastic side!

"Do you really enjoy this?"

"Yes. Why?"

A confused expression let out at her sweaty face. Oh... how cute!

I can't take this, I would like to invent camera so that I could keep this event! Ellena is just too adorable!

"Hey! Why can't you answer me?"

I feel like I'm blushing. Can I have a camera, mysterious employer? Can I? Can I?

"Hmph! You're not answering me!"

She even made a pouty face! This!... How can I not ignore this child! I'm even becoming a overprotectve father who always adore her child.

"Are you ignoring me?"

Wait! Wait! She's making a sour face. I can't be mesmerized right now.

"No! Of course, not. I was just adoring your beautiful face."

Just after I said that, she even let out more depressed expression. Did I just say it wrong? 

"Then why did my family cast me out? If I'm adorable?"

She still hasn't moved on... I get it... After all, she considered that people as her family. But she must learn an important lesson: families are more than just blood relatives. You can have people in your family who are not related by blood.

"Are you still sad that they cast you out?"

"Yes... I still can't understand why... I am their child. I am also their daughter."

Sighs... My imaginary sighs are making it's appearance right now.

"Ellena, what do you think of them?"

She really must have felt it too much. That was like a nightmare experience, yet there was still something that attached her to that estate. I wonder why...

"They are my family. I just thought that, now I have you and Isabella, maybe they will feel bad about it."

That was wrong! I thought that she was still attached to that estate, since she grew up there. But I'm wrong. It was just a childish curiosity. Thank goodness...

"I'm not saying to you in a way that you need to forget them... but you can still... I mean, they just neglected you. You can still have a family even if they are not blood relatives."

"Ah... sorry... I didn't think of your feelings... I'm sorry."

"It's okay. Even it hurts that you mentioned it."

Did she just say she did not think about our feelings? It hurts me, but I can still take it. Maybe if Isabella heard that, she'd cry for the whole day.

"Okay! Let's forget this nonsense. Let's go back and prepare to eat for breakfast. I mean, you have to prepare."

And just like that, we just had a converstaion about family. I still can't believe that she thought about those people's feelings. Even though they even don't deserve it. Argh, they must be grateful that Ellena is an incarnation of kindness. If not, I'll torment them in their next life... If I can...

***

After having breakfast, I made them prepare to visit the adventurers' guild. They must learn how to earn money, even just a little amount. They must not depend on that fat bastard's money. Even it's still a huge amount!

Okay! I thought that they wouldn't feel optimistic about that idea. And surprisingly, they were excited when I suggested that plan. Sighs... it was an adventurers' guild, after all. How many kid has been excited about growing up because of adventurer's dream.

We got out of the inn and walked towards the guild. Right now, we must have a proper money. I forgot to tell Ellena that she must wear a mask or a cover but since she's still weak or rather, less potential, she'll not need it. 

She can have a hair disguise, but it's not like her face changes. But overall, she'll just need it if she wants to train by fighting stronger foes. In that way, if we focus on fighting or ranking up, she must stay anonymous.

We've entered the guild, and I can't help but feel nostalgic about the atmosphere. This is really an office environment. Just how will it be if there are books here.

Ellena took herb finding quest as well as Isabella. It was an easy job, after all they have me. When we got at the ground, or rather the forest where herbs randomly sprout, we finished the quest in just an hour. And because of that, the receptionist was surprised and proud of our speed.

"Wow. You collected this much in just an hour. Are you perhaps a familiar with herbs?"

"Ellena, tell her that you just have good eyes. We must build a little relationship with the guild."

"Oh no! I just have good eyes. Can you see this, it is dark and it was always a rare eye."

There's no particular information about having dark eyes as good eyes. But, let's play with that. You're getting smarter with your words, Ellena.

"Oh! The guild would be pleased to have you. Thank you for your efforts!"

"Thank you as well for accepting us."

After our business with the adventurers' guild, we, rather they... Sighs... I still can't get used to it.

Just outside the guild, there was harassment happening. An average built guy was making a beautiful blue-haired color uncomfortable. That hair is just the same as Ellena's. Hm... I don't feel good about this. Ellena is really building strong justice persona. I can't just stay still watching them.

"Aar-"

"I know. Ellena, approach that lady right now with speaking sprecific words after you approach her. Tell her..."

I explained the plan to Ellena and she immediately understood it. We just let Isabella come along with us and do the act.

"Big Sister!" That was the first act. Calling the lady and taking their attention was a diversion to make the guy pause.

"My friend, who became a knight just the other day, is already waiting for us. Hm... Who is this guy?"

And as I expected, the guy was taken aback after hearing the word knight. And of course, by making it specific that it was their friend, who would not be afraid.

"Tsk."

It was a nice move. I commend myself. 

Just observing the lady's actions, she was not entertaining the guy which made me conclude that her reply would just be, "I'm in a hurry." or something like ignoring him.

As the guy hissed and walked away, Isabella, who was observing the play, sighed in relief. So she was aware of it too. This girl is also growing. Maybe I should teach her a way to make everything into a weapon.

"Thank you very much for helping me, young lady. That guy was really creeping me out."

Right. Every world, 'men would still be men' exist. And there are no particular reason for that phrase, it's just that, because of them, men are deemed to be the incarnation of lust. I don't know, I just understand it because men have the safest role in inter--- okay, let's stop there! 

"Ah. It's okay. I was just passing by when I saw that guy making you uncomfortable."

"Thank you again."

As the lady said her thanks, the lady walked to a different direction.

I observed Ellena's expression and I could feel that something had got into her eyes. She was gazing back in the direction where the guy was and he was still in our line of sight. Well, for me, it's not really a line. 

"Aaron, is there an ability to easily track a person? I think he needs to learn a lesson."

I had already anticipated that. I searched in the book a suitable ability and saw one. It costs 5 points, Trace.

"Esteemed host, would you like to exchange 5 fear points for the ability, Trace?" My system nature is acting up right now. It seems that the program is inconsistent.

"Yes."

***

We waited for the day to end and as usual, I made the plan. Thank goodness that that guys was just living on his own. It's not safe to assume that he really is living alone but we need to wait for him to be really alone. More or like, in an alleyway.

It was our luck this night, and as lady luck is on our side, the guy entered an alleyway, probably of taking a short walk to his destination.

It was just a little late, estimately, nine in the evening. It seems that curfew implimentation is not really that strong since this town's attraction is the red light district. 

Ellena wore the black garments as I instructed her. It was fortunate that I really like to anticipate things, as before doing our noble hunting, we bought this dark garment first at a tailor's shop.

We were just watching the guy and noticed that he had turned right to where we were.

Surprising, lady luck is really eager to help us. Now, commence operation.

"Ellena, do it now."

The plan I made is electrifying the legs. It is important not to lose his consciousness, we need to collect some fear points too.

Ellena executed the plan and as I expected, the guy lost his motor. But after a few seconds, he took his stand and intently put a strength on his motor.

How? Does he have resistance to magic?

"Geh! I don't know who you are, but I'm not too weak! I can endure magic! Now that you have used your magic, you will wait for your cooldown, magic rune owner assassin!"

...

...

...

This guys is the most stupid I encounter, apart from Ellena's family. Really. He's so stupid. Just why would you name someone that long in unnecessary situation? 

Right. Aparently, rune owners have cooldown to their abilities. And mostly high ranking are the only one who has not. But fortunately, Ellena's rune is beyond high ranking!

"Huh?"

Ellena electrocuted the guy once more making it lose it's balance and paralyzed. That's what you get stupid musclehead! Eh... that was overkill...

"Wha-! You're a high ranking. What do you want?"

With this, we can now move to the next phase.

"I want you to stop harassing girls."

"Why do you care?"

[Zzkkk!]

"I think you don't know your situation."

Ellena released a small amount of spark, making th eguy flustered. That's one point for us!

"Ellena, threaten him like you're going to shock his balls."

"What's balls?"

...

She's still innocent, that's why she doesn't know what slang words are.

Poor Ellena.

"Just act like you're going to shoot his butt. I guess he'll understand if you say, "I guess you know what behind this lump of meat."." Yeah! Let's put it at that!

And surprisingly, Ellena did it in a badass way, but she just looked so adorable to me.

"I guess you understand what's behind this lump of meat."

"Heek! Please, no! I'll stop! I'll earn money so that I can buy a service. Please don't hurt my pet!"

"I see... You understood it really well..."

Haha! That's equivalent to 7 points! He really loves his balls huh, to the point he'll break so much sweat and produce plenty of fear points.

Ellena patted the thighs of the guy who was still lying on the ground. She stood up as she looked at the guy once more.

"Be sure to do it."

"I will!"

And that was another haul! I really enjoy this! Just how does this plenty of fear point make Ellena's life easier? This is beyond what I expected!

[Zzkkk!]

Ellena made the guys pass out as she walked away from the body.

Hm... let's be honest. That was a real badass Ellena! You're learning little by little... Just don't learn vulgar words too fast.

Thank you, young man! That was a nice farm for us. I hope you don't change so we can get back at you!