Chapter 16: Ruby Rose (2)

Chapter 16: Ruby Rose (2)

~Jack POV~

When I was looking around the place, I happen to grind up my skills as I increased a few levels of my <Aura Manipulation> as I managed as best as I could.

The best part of training my <Aura Manipulation> is that it also trains my <Aura> skill since the two are related but I made sure to keep my abilities and my body ready for today.

And with my <Fusion> skill everything will be a lot easier to learn from my targets as well as get their semblance in the process.

The way I've been grinding my skill is through the new skill I got.

<Aura Amp> at all times and <Aura Expel> to get me those sweet, sweet AP Cost 5% less for me to have.

*Slurp*

Snapping my head out of that trance for the time being I began to take a side detour since the events haven't happened yet.

I have time before things go to hell.

Observing around the area I began to see stores open as I began to question my luck right now and how effective it is outside of battle.

Being at this low level makes me feel really nervous.

But as a Gamer, I need the chance to grow under the danger.

That was the main reason I bother to go to Beacon as I'm purposely looking for trouble.

Still, though I do need some weapons plus I can have this time to observe some Dust in here to see what they can do exactly.

Plus, I really don't want to meet Roman Torchwick or worst yet Neo.

*Shiver*

Despite what the rule 34 fan art made for her I know for a fact she is incredibly dangerous and with no skill that blocks mental-based attacks…

I'm fucking screwed.

Even though she's a cute short stack I know the events of Roman Holidays that make me be wary of the two.

Fortunately for me though I managed to live this long to create skills that could help me.

Hope for the best.

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While waiting around I decided to get something cold to eat to cool my mind of worry.

Going to a nearby ice cream store I wonder how they taste compared to Earth?

Man, I miss that place… maybe I should create an anime from there to here in Remnant.

*Clang*

Opening the door to the Ice Parlor I entered as the bells attached to the door rang a bit as I felt the need to eat something… familiar would be the word used here.

When I got close and open up inventory using my wallet I began to get Lien as I asked the man in the corner for something to eat, "Yo. Store owner do you have any Neapolitan ice cream? Been dying to have some."

The store owner soon came over to the counter he began to give me the last scoop of the Neapolitan as he spoke, "Here yah go boy. It'll cost about 12 Lien for the sundae of Neapolitan."

What?!

12 fucking dollars for a sundae!

Scamming bastard!

*Grumble*

…

You win this one ice cream owner…

Paying for the sundae taking a spoon to the sundae as I began to eat it feeling the coldness of it entering my mouth I hum to myself, "Hmm… now this does taste like it was from earth. Man, I'm going to miss it…"

As I was enjoying the sweet taste of my ice cream I glance –

Well, fuck me.

[Neopolitan (Trivia Vanille) – Lv.? Smug Assassin]

[Neo, formerly Trivia Vanille, was born to the Vanille family in the city of Vale. Her father, Jimmy Vanille, was the city manager for the Vale City Council. Now the sidekick and friend of Roman Torchwick as she's currently finding the person who gave Tukson the tip of the attempted assassination… Currently, she feels hungry. She needs her fix.]

Oh…?

It finally seems like my <Observe> skill finally leveled up to a point where I can see their Character profile of them now.

Or is it basing it off my own knowledge…?

Well, whatever the case let's see what it reads… what?

Turning my attention to my sundae I began to feel an incredible amount of fear etched into my heart reading the last part…

Fuck…

Why are the crazy ones always the fucking cute or hot ones…!

Life is so not fair in life!

Sigh…

For now, though it seems like Roman and the rest knows someone tipped off Tukson but looks like doesn't know it was me that tipped him off.

For now, though I should play this cool as she isn't after me.

Right now, I need to enjoy and calm my nerves.

Although I guess Roman works fast if he sent his friend Neo to come after me no rather than trying to locate the person who gave Tukson the tip.

"Sorry miss but that guy took the last one."

What the fuck!

Why man!

Why send me a cute waifu but murderous girl in my direction?

That's it I'm giving this owner a bad yelp review…

If it exists of course but god damn it!

The store owner pointed his finger toward me as I try to calm myself down seeing that Neo was coming toward me with a grin on her as I continue eating.

As I ate, I took a glance towards her as her eyes glances at my Neapolitan ice cream I spoke to her calmly, "Uh… you seem to be drooling at my sundae? Do you perhaps want it? You do seem to need it more than me."

Handing over my sundae to Neo as she happily took it she went off her merely way enjoying the food that I wasted my hard earn I mean stolen Lien.

It was probably for the best this way.

Knowing her personality, she acts like well… Esdeath in some ways.

…

I don't know why but I feel like thinking that somehow brought it up as a reality.

…

Nah.

There is no way I'm facing off against an Esdeath knockoff in Remnant and who the hell would pull that off?

But that can apply to anyone but for now, though I see the store owner as he talked to me with a sigh of relief, "Sigh… boy you just got lucky right now. Usually, my favorite customer would've taken it from you. But seeing as you gave it to her she let you off."

Fuck you asshole.

But argh…

Sure…

Rolling my eyes at that the store owner began to ask me if I wanted another sundae, "Since my customer took her ice cream you want a replacement? It happens from time to time with her. So… chocolate?"

Smirking a bit I nodded as I don't mind some chocolate right about now.

Plus, free stuff is still free at the end of the day.

And just like that, I will leave a 5-star yelp review.

If it exists of course.

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Sigh…

Exiting the area I began to go along and find just the store I was looking for at a distance as I begin to think to myself about what kind of hell I'm going through after this.

Trying to persuade Ozpin to let me join Beacon on a whim is really a gamble because for all I would know things might not go as I think they would.

That Ozpin is in need of powerful students for him to use plus Salem is an enemy against me wanting to end the world in a suicidal attempt…

Perhaps if I prove my worth it will be worthwhile for him to invest in me to stay at his school.

I mean after all, with my <Observe> skill I can practically just take a glance at an enemy to immediately know where they belong and snitch at them the second I know their alliances to their faction.

That in itself is a very scary and valuable power.

Guess I have no choice but to simply gamble my chances unless I want to live.

Although Ozpin would rather bring the Gods back is it really the best answer?

…

No.

Shaking my head at that I have other things to be concerned about than that for now.

For now, I would need to worry about surviving this encounter.

Now ain't the time to second guess myself now is the time to act.