Chapter 6: Ruby Rose (4)
~Albus POV~
I already this was coming but was the whole process of being dragged around by this woman really necessary?
When everything was done Ruby's expression is filled with shame as Glynda, with a tablet computer, paces around the table were seated at, right underneath a bright light in the otherwise dark room.
I began to use my Observe skill on her as I saw her title and everything else.
[<Observe> LEVEL UP]
[The Circle]
Glynda Goodwitch Lv.?
Glynda then began to speak trying to discipline our behavior about stopping the criminal as she continued, "I hope that you realize that your actions tonight will not be taken lightly, young lady. You put yourself and others in great danger."
Nodding in understanding Ruby replied back with some defiance on her tone, "They started it!"
Glynda then notices Ruby's smile as she demonstrates with her riding crop, which Ruby barely avoids as she gives out a surprised reaction, "If it were up to me, you'd be sent home... With a pat on the back... And a slap on the wrist. But... there is someone here who would like to meet you both."
She moves out of the way that we both can see a man in green come through the doorway, holding a mug and a plate of cookies as he responds while he leans in to look at her face making her nervous, "Ruby Rose... You... have silver eyes."
<Observe>.
[The Infinite Man]
Ozma Lv.?
Ozpin then began to turn his attention towards me as he gave me a questioning expression on his face about me, "And you young man?"
Glancing at the immortal man I gave out a questioning look as I replied to his question as well as questioned his real name getting his attention, "It would be Albus Goodwitch… is your name real name Ozma correct? Or would you be preferred to be named Ozpin sir?"
Eyes of a flash of surprise as he looked surprised as well as the tightened grip of his cane but not only him but also Glynda as well hearing my name. They both gave me some questioning gazes as I got their attention narrowing their eyes at me.
That was when Ozpin began gesturing with his head at the tablet showing Ruby's fighting including my own as he questions us, "Ahem! Sorry about that…. So! Where did you two both learn to do this?"
Ruby replied nervously as it was Signal academy and I replied with a simple answer, "No training really. I was just there no more no less sir."
Ozpin nods at this as he gave out another question as he began to talk to us in a light-hearted matter, "They taught you Ruby Rose to use one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed? And you young man how did you take those items of those Thugs and vanish them into then air?"
Ruby replied nervously as I waited patiently for her to respond to Ozpin, "Well, one teacher in particular."
He puts the cookies on the table in front of Ruby. She tentatively picks one up, eats it in a single bite, and then, not seeing any rebuttal, shovels the rest into her mouth.
Ozpin then turns his gazes towards me as he gestures to me helping Ruby take the hit for her against the fire dust blast, "I see... As for you young man, how did you make it out without any burns on your body? I saw that your aura has broken in front of the cameras but no injuries at all? Care to explain mister Goodwitch."
Glynda narrows her eyes at me suspiciously as she has her own ideas but I simply replied my own answer but not before I glanced at the cameras as I replied to Ozpin, "For that question to be answered Headmaster Ozpin… I would like it to be kept a secret for personal safety reasons. I don't trust the incompetence of the police to keep it safe. Do that and I'll explain to the best of my abilities to what I know of at least."
Ozpin began to question my gazes as I have my eyes still looking at him till he finally replied to my request as he responds to the both of us, "Hmm… very well then mister Goodwitch. Glynda, could you please tell them. Now then miss Rose it's just that I've only seen one other scythe-wielder of that skill before. A dusty, old crow..."
Ruby mumbles through her full mouth as she then swallows and wipes her mouth, embarrassed while she proceeds to make some karate-style poses and noises, "Oh! That's my uncle! Sorry. That's my Uncle Qrow! He's a teacher at Signal. I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing. And now, I'm all like— Hooowaaah! Witchaaaa!"
I made sure to keep my eyes on Glynda as she left while observing Ozpin waiting for the green light as he began placing his cup on the table as he leans in, then sits down opposite Ruby, "So I've noticed. And, what is an adorable girl such as yourself doing at a school designed to train warriors?"
Listening in to their conversations I heard Ruby wanting to be a huntress as Ozpin ask another question more clearly to her, "You want to slay monsters?"
Ruby then began talking faster and faster with her enthusiasm growing while she giggles while she flips out at the last part, staring at him with a wide, crazy smile, "Yeah! I only have two more years of training left at Signal! And then I'm going to apply to Beacon! You see, my sister's starting there this year, and she's trying to become a Huntress, and I'm trying to become a Huntress 'cause I wanna help people. My parents always taught us to help others, so I thought, Hey, I might as well make a career out of it! I mean the police are alright, but Huntsmen and Huntresses are just so much more romantic and exciting and cool and really, gosh, you know!"
*Clank*
*Thud*
Viewing Glynda returns again as she managed to hear what Ruby explained her goals are as the two studies her but she also gave a nod to him. After that, they have their talks about Ruby joining Ozpin school early as they continued talking.
Ozpin exchanges glance with Glynda, who shows her disapproval with before he turns back to Ruby as he spoke to her and me, "Well, okay miss Rose you are welcomed in my school. Now then mister Goodwitch about the answer and your request. From this point further no one will listen any further. You can choose to leave miss Rose since our friend here wants this info private."
Ruby smiles, wide-eyed and open-mouthed but also frowns at this but I smiled at her as I began to explain to the Ozpin I have no issue, "No worries Ozma- Sorry Ozpin sir. I already told Ruby about the abilities of my Semblance. There is no issue with her knowing I can trust her character to keep it a secret. Now then how about we begin at the beginning when I awakened my… 'semblance'."
With that, I began to explain to Ozpin and Glynda about my predicament giving the same excuse I have with Ruby about me being reset about my Gamer powers. At least about the parts that happened but not about the loot I got from the rewards I got thanks to Ruby's help.
Seeing as she hasn't called out on that means she only saw the Exp window, not the rewards. Good to know.
I made sure I clarified that point for Ruby helping me out since leveling up in my predicament for gathering the Exp I needed.
Oh yeah, that reminded me I still haven't got to check out the skills I got from earlier.
Skill List. Fire Resistance and Physical Endurance.
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<Physical Endurance> (Passive) Lv.1 Exp: 0.9%
The body's durability increases, allowing for less damage taken. 1% decrease in damage taken by attacks.
<Fire Resistance> (Passive) Lv.1 Exp: 1.2%
The body's resistance against fire-based attacks allows for less damage taken. 1% decreases in damage taken by Fire related attacks.
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Whew~
Not bad at all.
However, since I'm returning to my explanations I began to dissolve the party with Ruby before I spoke to her on the heads up, "Oh right. I almost forgot about it. Ruby can you agree to dissolve the party I had us set up in from that Dust Store. Here dissolve Rose Petals."
Another eep sound escaped from her before she agreed to dissolve the party as I thanked her for her help.
[Quest Completed]
[You got 100 Lien]
[You got 150 Exp]
[LEVEL UP]
[LEVEL UP]
Ah… now that is a very good feeling as I had a good smile on my face as Ozpin gave me a questioning expression before he replied to me, "From what I can tell mister Goodwitch it seems that you have leveled up perhaps?"
Nodding my head I replied to the three listening to me as I grinned while I thanked Ruby, for the most part, getting me a second level up for her help, "Yes. In fact, I got 2 level-ups from this. I would like to thank you again miss Rose for helping me out get into Lv.3 with the thugs."
She flustered at this as he nervously responds to me about the situation we were in as she replied embarrassed, "Wha! It was nothing serious. I was just glad I can help you very much, Albus. And also for tanking the hit there."
I nodded as it was no problem really. Well I mean there was but on the off chance, I personally didn't want to be blamed for having a protagonist killed here. Now then how much of a boost have I gotten from this little mission.
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Name: Albus Goodwitch
Class: The Gamer
Titles: None
Level: 3 Next Lv.: 42.0%
HP: 250/250
AP: 125/125
STR: 7+2= 9
AGI: 9+2= 11
VIT: 9+2= 11
INT: 13+2= 15
WIS:11+2= 13
LUCK: 1
Points: 10
Lien: 1600
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Good.
Everything is going along rather nicely but now the real question is where do I go from here?
Ozpin's voice was heard next as he calls to Ruby to leave as she did so with him speaking to me but with a more hardened voice, "Now then mister Goodwitch. I hope you don't mind staying with us for a few more hours of your time. We simply need to do some test to see the claims of you being related to Glynda hope you don't mind."
I should've booked it when I had the chance.
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A/N: He only explained to them the brief abilities of the Gamer, not all so don't get angry at that since the MC currently has to play his cards right for him to be Lucky enough to live and prove his worth with people with actual legal protection.