The sun arose slowly. Meanwhile the two persons gazed at each other for a few seconds. Their eyes met, and the person behind them could feel the tension. As they moved out the gate, the crowd followed them with picks and spades.
They walked to the hardest place out of Rombel. The ground was strong as rock. The ground was completely dry.
A man called Bil put his material down and moved the stick from his mouth. Then he bit it and spit it to the ground. He stared at it. Meanwhile, the other spit on his palms, and glared at the ground. His facial expression darkened. He straightened his body and raised his arms up. He gritted his teeth and exerted pressure on the wooden pick. He hit the ground.
Think.
The sound echoed and he exhaled like a beast and he continued. With each hit he was becoming faster.
At that moment, Bil slowly hit the ground. 5 meters was a circle toward him. In 2 minutes, he hit, and his pick entered into the ground more than the other. At once he smirked. His veins traced on his arms with speed and he hit the ground. Each hit entered deeply into the ground.
Few of the people were surprised by Bil’s performance. He was faster than his opponent and digging rapidly more than him.
Someone in the crowd bit his nails. _No, how could he? Now that is cheating in some way somehow._ He was about to shout. But the majority knew that he wouldn’t say something important. Everyone gazed at him, and a complete silence settled for a few moments.
At that time, Ken was far behind. He couldn’t see the battle between the two properly.
Suddenly, a blue screen popped in his gaze.
[1 day left for the completion of the guild skill]
Immediately Ken rubbed his chin twice, and furrowed.
What was that again?
After a second, he remembered. And then whispered. "I see... I get it."
At that time, Bil had already dug a bigger hole. He used his spade to remove the soil. And his opponent’s spade hit the ground and made a metallic sound. The man looked at his hands which were shaking and trembling. His palms were almost peeled off.
He slowly turned to his right. _This guy is a monster... How can he be so fast?_
Suddenly, the bell rang and that was the end. The man lost and Bil won.
At that moment the sun light rays were becoming intense, slowly increasing.
Ken arrived at the place he was yesterday. He stared at the hole he dug with disappointment. His pick was on his shoulder. All of a sudden, the commander with long hair that blinked like silver, the light rays reflected all her beauty.
Ken didn’t notice her coming. He was only looking at the hole. As he turned he saw the commander walking toward him. On reflex his eyes gazed toward her chest and he looked for an instant, then he turned, moved forward and started working.
She stared at him and smiled. Meanwhile some people were behind her with a chair and an umbrella.
Ken hit and cracked the ground.
System help me... Me!! At this rate I will not be able to save anyone. Help me.
Unfortunately for him, nothing happened. He slowed down a little. And the commander shouted.
"What are you doing? Do as yesterday."
Ken spoke, "I can’t do it."
The commander’s facial expression darkened, and Ken felt as if he was prey in the jungle.
Immediately, a notification popped near his face.
[Make the commander interested +30 Charisma Points if completed in two days]
[Interest: 10%]
Immediately, Ken smiled.
I can’t leave an opportunity to gain Charisma Points!! I’m feeling like I’m melting, excited... 30. It’s the first time to see that much.
Immediately he stiffened. He stopped like a robot automatically. It was so weird that 55% of the workers looked at him. The wind blew toward them. And the commander thought. What, is he dead? Did his heart stop or something?
Meanwhile, Ken slowly closed his eyes. The silence settled in him. He was calm as the sea, water in a cup.
The commander spoke to him, but no response. She got up from her chair and walked toward him. As she was about to touch his shoulder, at that instant a purple light radiated toward him. And the blue screen popped above his head.
[THE ECCHI KING]
[+20 Strength - Temporary Strength Buff]
He hit the ground. It shattered, cracked, destroyed. A wave of energy blew away the dust. He hit again, and again, to exhaustion. Almost everyone gasped. The common workers, meanwhile the others smiled.
The commander was shocked by what he did. She was only about to return to her place.
Ken turned towards her, and spoke.
"Did you fall in love with me? So can we fry eggs together?"
Ken moved toward her. They were so close. Immediately she threw a fist. He blocked with ease, but she instantly kicked him and his stick. Even though it was still in the sheath. He fell down.
The pain was unbearable, but still not a single tear ran down his face.
My... Excalibur... it hurts like hell.
Then the system notified him.
[Interest: 45%]