Men Vs Apocalypse - Chapter 22

“What kind of profession is the Saviour Sigma Architect?” Sen asked curiously as he waited at the shade of a tree near the Village Hall for Feng to come by. “The Sigma Architect has the power and ability to create hundreds or even thousands of military personnels if given the correct circumstances.”

“The origin of such personnels are usually magical in nature. The personnels can consist of (and not specific to) clones, dolls, robots, undead, tameable monsters and other such beings.” The system replied promptly.

“You mean he can create super soldiers like those rumoured big buff crazy muscular soldiers in the comics?” Sen eyes went large and very much excited by the prospects of owning an army.

“What you gave is indeed an example of the type of military personnel he can create. The system also determined that he is suited for this profession due to the work and research he had been doing. However, he requires the resources to do so. The Earth Plane currently does not have the required resources and User have to find it.”

“What work, you meant research or recent developments?” Sen questioned further.

“A short explanation would be, he had a breakthrough in the field of military science. The research he is currently working on were reported to be able to exceed the limits of human strength for a large group of candidates. Most of these work in theory but more work is needed to put it into practice. More information can be sought from Dr Takeshi Raizan instead.”

“I will ask him about it when I have the chance.” Sen summoned and condensed a small shroud stick to twirl within his hand. Nes told him that he needed more finesse to control his magic so she recommended summoning the spell regularly and get exposed to the spell more for experience.

The advice was well heeded and Sen appreciated Nes’s training despite the brutality of it. Little did he know that the training in the Moon Barrens Land helped him with his attributes as he opened his status screen.

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Days to Apocalypse: 2246.5

Name: Haruyuki Sen

Age: 17

Strength: 3.1

Dexterity: 3.5

Constitution: 3.2

Willpower: 4.5

Magic: 2.2

Fate Crystals: 232

Magic: Darkness

Spells:

1) Shroud

Abilities:

1) Heart of the Mongoose Level 3

2) Axolotl Regeneration Level 4

Weapons:

1) Saviour Zinger Rifle [Additional Upgrades Possible]

*Unlimited Ammo Clip + Semi Automatic

2) Saviour Machete

3) Saviour Bowie Knife

Machines:

Saviour Strider [Damaged] [Additional Upgrades Not Possible until repaired]

Team:

Feng, Junior Battlesmith

Raizan, Pending Profession

System Comments: Please work hard to be the Saviour of this world.

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Sen guessed that the constant near death experience and damage inflicted from Nes training helped him improve his attributes tremendously. “Since Raizan needed the resources, and there are no appropriate resources in the Earth plane, where should we start to find such resources? Also, mind explaining the resources?”

Sen questioned the System with much engrossment. Although he was not well acquainted with the technological advances, he had the interest for it when he was in school. Hence, when he saw the Strider for the first time along with the advanced consoles in the cockpit, he could not help but feeling a rush of blood through his body.

“The resources mentioned consist of the location, the right equipment to reproduce such military personnels. The blueprints to do so, the sufficient personnel to operate it or the automation of said location and if necessary the specimens required to produce such military personnels.” Sen understood a little and continued to take a look at the Sigma Architect class.

“As for the location of such resources, the System will inform you when it had found a suitable area.”

“Oh alright, I will settle that matter when the time comes. Anyways it seems having a lightning affinity as well will greatly complement the Architect class as well.” He started to select the options in the character sheet and after he was done, a cost appeared. “100 Fate Crystals please.” Sen mouth opened wide.

“Feng was not that expensive! Why is Raizan’s profession upgrade so expensive?” “User, your companion has the ability to create tens, hundreds and even thousands of military personnels at a whim once conditions are fulfilled.”

“Once fulfilled! I do not know when!” Sen exclaimed in his head.

“User, the class will still enhance the firepower of your companion.” System replied coldly.

“Fine, fine. I thought I could save some crystals to repair the Strider.” Sen paid the required systems and a USB crystal appeared again. The crystal was glowing purple and it had the word inscription “” on it. The design of the USB crystal was similar to what he got for Feng.

“User, the Strider’s main body can be repaired for 150 crystals, however the legs will still restricted from the extensive damage.”

“No thanks.” Sen refused immediately.

9.50am. Feng managed to come on time and Sen saw him holding on to a tattered book in his right hand. He explained to Sen that he went to his master’s old abode and found books that might assist him with the battlesmith profession.

Sen bitterly laughed as remembered he can actually increase the stats and abilities of Feng with Fate Crystals. However, if Feng can gain skills without Sen paying single Crystal, he could not be happier for himself and for Feng. If he had thought out loud, the System will probably say he was stingy again.

Both of them quickly headed to Major Raizan office and reported to him. All three finally sat down and Sen gave a brief breakdown with the both of them. Raizan indeed concluded that Sen was the possible rumoured Weaver of Fate who can use creation magic capable for manipulation and possession.

While the records did not say that a Weaver of Fate was able to pass through planes, he knew that the ancient records from the Red Sun Library of High Secrets were definitely incomplete. Either that was the case or Sen’s powers could be of a variant of the Weaver of Fate.

“Gentlemen, after much deliberation, I would like both of you to be under my care. This way, I can protect your secrets from being probed by unwanted attention while you can aid with my research but most importantly the accumulation of new knowledge of such unique magic and professions.

I assure you both of you will be heavily compensated. However, you two are to travel with me at noon to the research base I am currently in. ” Raizan laid out a basic plan for their future in the military. Being under Raizan would consist of several incentives since Raizan was the Vice Chief of the Red Sun Military Weapons Research and Development. It was a position with high power and if not for his age, he would have been promoted of a higher rank due to his achievements.

“I do not mind, that sounds great, and judging from the town defences, I should not be worried that the Black Monarch will be able to break through any moment. I can leave here with a ease of mind.” Sen replied while he stretched his hands forward a little.

“Same here, but I wish to take a couple of belongings if that is permissible Sir.” Feng answered as he pointed at the tattered book to Raizan.

“I do not mind at all, get your required belongings from home and the village armoury along with some rations in case of an attack during our travels. Or inter-plane travels if I may interject. Report in front of the Village Hall in two hours time. Our ride will depart on time. Do not be late.” Raizan smiled and dismissed them.

As they were leaving the office, Raizan interrupted them. “While this is not really an issue but I will just inform both of you. There will be a twin of sisters that was selected for the Mage Academy training travelling with us to Tianying Research base. From there, they will be be escorted to the Mage Academy.”

Both Sen and Feng headed towards the village armoury and with their new credentials as Lance Corporals, they are permitted for extra equipment that was not allowed under the status of a conscript.

Unfortunately for Sen, the system did not register any new equipment as Saviour Weapons when Sen had taken the items out from the armoury. Sen vaguely figured there was a certain type of condition in order for the Saviour System to register it as a weapon. All in all. They took a few grenades, sidearms, and a body vest each for themselves. Feng took a extra trench shotgun and the required ammunition with him.

After which, they went back to their respective residence to get their belongings and informed their parents of their travel further inland too. Their parents wished them a safe, smooth and pleasant trip before they departed.

However, with Sen and the Saviour System around, nothing was ever smooth.