32 Growing more

Sion had been running the past few hours to finish his daily task and trying to avoid Franes after he'd sent the text-

= I'm alive =

Yep very detailed and explanatory right? But this wasn't the time to be yelled at which he was certain she'd do at this point if they ever met face to face or if he ever answered her extra spammed calls.

Right now he needed to learn more about 02 and the system and how to grow as fast as possible, experience was key. That much he did know but getting it was difficult as all he was learning now was how to get his ass handed to him.

He did however find out that 02 had been scanning every move and shot the old man swung at him. It seemed every time he'd managed to dodge a blow, 02 had stored it and revised it. As if the system was applying slowly what he had learnt even if it was a clear beat down.

>> Host would you like to watch the clip again? <<

'Yes' yeah Sion would admit, seeing himself be beat down and well- fucked up was a cringe worthy comedy sketch and more. Herald's fast pace and accuracy was a damn nightmare as his punches would hit his stomach and chest all over again. 'Ok stop' there's only so many times he'd watch himself get beat up like that in a day.

>> Host, you should get ready for school <<

'Shit!' Looking at the time it was nearly 8am, he was going to be late if he didn't high tail it over there. Fun fact, you were supposed to wear a uniform but Sion's old one didn't fit him so he'd gone in the clothes Franes had bought and assumed another identity for it and other reasons. Usually it wouldn't be a big problem to just say 'no I'm Sion, once human'.

But there's so much wrong with that, society is pretty much set on your 'Second gender'. If you had one at birth you were more fortunate then those who developed later on considering the amount of time it would take, not to mention money to have something like that updated. Sure he had a lot of money right now, but those tests and examinations would stretch it for him. Especially now since Franes was probably getting ready with her cat claws to extend her long awaited answer. Another reason, he wanted to get close to the twins. What better way to fake an identity that wasn't that hard to pull off and keep his enemies close? Franes hadn't needed a fake identity from him since she had never known him before and it wasn't exactly related to his bigger picture of revenge.

In fact it was more a stepping stone, Sion didn't mind model work but it wasn't in his future. If it was it would only be an extra cash grab, right now he wanted to get stronger to become what he's always dreamed of. A hunter.

But in order to do that, he needed resources and the right people and what better way than the Contest Showdown. He had the old man and the Underground, Franes his money aide and his fake identity. He had about a month to work on himself before the event nationally, a perfect opportunity for him to slide into the ranks.

>> Host please finish daily tasks <<

> Daily tasks

- Run (27km/5km) ☑️

- Eat (5.923kj/10.780kj)

- Sleep (2hrs/ 8hrs)

> estimated time to finish, 01 days, 03 hours, 30mins <<

Tapping his pen to his desk, he'd only been a minute late since he'd belted out his legs past even the fastest car on the highway. He was more in tune with his plan than school- but than again, 02 had been recording it and it was automatically being stored even if he wasn't paying attention.

Right now he was in his Japanese class, since there were only 5 Nations, most languages were taught in schools to keep culture alive. So most by the time they left college had basic knowledge of most languages that had been revised and applied countless times.

"Mr Night?" Looking up from his pen and empty page on his desk the teacher Mr Slight had called him out. 'Yeah I really wasn't paying attention' he thought honestly as he got ready to make a joke of himself, 02 seemed to be more present in his mind at the question. "How would you say, your name and a simple something about yourself in Japan dialogue?"

'I really don't know this-'

>> Allow me <<

'Huh?'

As if that first day when 02 had taken control of his body in auto he felt his mouth open involuntary as another language he did not know at all poured out. {Google translation} ."Watashinonamaeha ShoNightdesu. 17-Sai de 18-sai chikaku de, hitorigurashidesu." - ( my name is Sho Night, I'm 17 nearly 18 and live alone.)"

Mr Slight rose his right eyebrow as if confused at Sion's expression but impressed with his ability with smooth dialogue. "Very nicely spoken, I understood that well, are you by chance of a Japanese heritage?"

Gaining control back he mentally scolded 02 as a simple,

>> Your welcome would be nice << sarcastically stated had him ignore what had just happened.

"No I'm not, I'm just a good listener sir" Sion (Sho) answered.

"He's so cool"

"I wonder if he has a lover!"

"Amazing"

The girls swooning over Sion had the other males in class become envious. They had let this guy have his fun but the twins were back tomorrow, once they came, it would be over for mister 'too good'. As if feeling their intent Sion's body shivered but not in the way it once did. No this time it was more a sadistic way, overjoyed at the fact he was being targeted.

'I'll play your game' he snickered in thought as 02 seemed to laugh with him as if overwhelmed by his emotions.