But…
Thinking about this dangerous world, the only way to preserve my life is to obtain a [Unique Skill], no matter how bad this [Unique Skill] is.
At least, I must be "harder to die" than normal people.
However, the condition to obtain this only [Unique Skill] that I can reach is a nearly impossible task.
Although the World Eaters' first invasion was only a small part of their vanguard, compared to the small Polin, this was still almost an unstoppable army. Furthermore, the hole through which the World Eaters came out was right in the middle of Polin, so the defenses were all for naught.
While thinking, I returned to the previous alley, sitting there in a daze, thinking.
I don't have a [Unique Skill], this is almost certain, because a soul can only contain one [Unique Skill]. So if this quest board gave a [Unique Skill] as a reward, then I definitely don't have anything.
But if I didn't, even if I was lucky enough to escape Polin, the odds of me surviving would likely be close to zero, especially since the World Eaters were about to arrive.
I could run away from Polin, but with only the legs and skinny body of a child like this, could I run away from Lemas? Of course not.
But Lemas, destined to be destroyed by the World Eater's claws, ended up with me dying.
"Think, Arthur, think..."
I muttered my name to myself, closing my eyes in thought, not realizing that I hadn't even finished reading the letters on the screen.
But finally I saw, my hope.
"I knew it! The game won't give us an impossible task! Even if it's black!"
I almost jumped for joy.
"Reminder, considering the difficulty is too high, you can obtain [Reinforcement] within the mission time limit, if the mission fails, you will have your [Unique Skill] revoked, if you pass, you can keep the [Unique Skill]."
"Accept/Decline."
Looking at the last two words, I was silent for a moment.
Even though I can choose to accept this quest or not, do I have a choice?
I want to live.
I…
My thoughts turned to the word "Accept", and as if it had grasped my request, the word "Accept" enlarged, and a countdown timer appeared on the screen.
"One month..."
I felt exhausted, as I only had a month before the World Eater invasion arrived.
But, I slapped my cheeks, pushing myself out of this depressing situation.
At least I have [Unique Skill] now!
No matter how bad this thing is, it's still a supernatural power in itself!
I have never experienced what it is like to have supernatural powers, all I can imagine is through entertainment products.
In my head [Reinforcement] "appeared".
Yes, "appeared", as if it was already there, just waiting for me to use it.
I concentrated, feeling myself being permeated by something, it was hard to describe, as if I was in water.
"[Reinforcement]!"
I let out a mighty shout, the overall strength in my body suddenly increased.
How did I get stronger?
I picked up a broken brick and tried to squeeze it with my five fingers.
Sure enough, the broken brick was crushed by me. It was estimated that my strength now was far superior to that of an ordinary person, just I didn't know how many times.
I tried to gain momentum and run, the heavy, tired legs of this malnourished child's body suddenly became indescribably light.
I even feel like I can fly.
Of course, it was just an illusion, but I was really happy.
All of my body's health indicators have improved significantly.
Is this what power feels like?
I was in a daze, until I felt my body return to its thinness and heaviness.
[Reinforcement] has worn off, lasting about ten minutes.
After my [Unique Skill] was used, I felt dizzy, but the level was only equivalent to seasickness, not too worrisome.
Perhaps because this [Unique Skill] is too weak, its effect is not strong, so I can quickly reuse it many times.
This can also be considered good news.
The power was in my hands, but now I needed to consider where I should "save" Polin from.
Running to the town hall and screaming was one solution, but I was afraid that people would just think I was crazy and no one would believe me.
Oh, maybe?
My mind suddenly lit up.
Because I think... I've come up with a way.
…
Right in front of the town hall, a dirty beggar child was screaming.
"Monster! I see a monster! Run! The monster is coming!"
Yes, it's me, Arthur.
People passing by gathered around, looking at me with concern as if I were a madman talking in his sleep, but I didn't care, still screaming all kinds of things.
Very quickly, the commotion I caused alerted the city guards.
Two men in armor, swords strapped to their hips, approached me with serious faces and shouted loudly.
"Get out, brat! This is no place for you to joke around!"
"I'm not kidding!"
I protested, then continued to ignore them and roar.
The two guards saw this and their faces darkened, they walked towards me and put their hands on my shoulders.
"Listen kid..."
At this moment, I used [Reinforcement], my whole body's strength increased. I waved my hand, directly sending that guard flying.
The other person was stunned, then his hand placed on the sword and pulled it out, rushing towards me, with overwhelming strength, I directly dodged to the side, then used my foot to kick this guard's leg, causing him to be impacted by the heavy force, losing his balance and falling face down on the ground.
Looks good.
"Sorry to both of you."
I muttered to myself, then continued to scream.
The surrounding people were all stunned, because I looked so small but was able to defeat two strong adult guards in an instant.
My purpose, is to attract the attention of the head of this city, because the people probably won't notice, but someone as high as the mayor will definitely know when someone awakens the Aether.