Rise Of The Hoarder

“Status Window”r

The shimmering golden panel appeared, immediately revealing the new information displayed on its screen.r

I was in Level 6 before I got assaulted by those pesky group of Demons.r

Since I leveled up four times in the earlier mishap, the anticipation to see higher numbers rushed through me.r

[STATUS INFORMATION]r

-tName: Jeremy Lewisr

-tLevel: 10 – Exp: 10.30r

-tRace: Humanr

-tJob: Noner

-tAge: 16 Yearsr

-tSex: Maler

-tHeight: 5″ 3. – Weight: 115 poundsr

-tAlignment: Chaotic Neutralr

-tKarma Points: 100 – (G) Karma Points: 10r

[Stats]r

-tHP: 600/600r

-tMP: – -r

-tStrenght: 140r

-tAgility: 750r

-tVitality: 600r

-tIntelligence: 1,600r

-t(G) Factor: 90r_.

[Gift: [Subspace]]r

-tItems Equipped: Noner

-tAllies: Noner

Skills Possessed: <1>r

[Status Condition]r

<None>r

[Additional Information]r

A human with the last Gift. Possesses the interest of God.r

[End Of Information]r

I strictly observed the panel, and though the numbers had increased, I didn’t feel satisfied with my growth.r

“More… I need more…” I muttered.r

In order to not experience what had just happened ever again, I have to be overwhelmingly strong.r

Looking at the growth of my Status Information, I can only conclude this… Each [Stats] have their specific growth rate upon every level up.r

I created a mental image in my head to picture the rate at which they developed.r

For every [You Have Leveled Up]r

<HP> increases by 50r

<MP> is invalidated. For some reason, it doesn’t rise at all… Is it because I don’t have any magic-related Gift or Skill.r

<Strength> increases by 10r

<Agility> increases by 50r

<Vitality> increases by 50r

<Intelligence> increases by 150r

I still don’t know what (G) Factor means, but it remains constant.r

There were still many things I didn’t understand, but there’s no use dwelling on them now.r

I should focus my attention on the ones I can use currently, if the others are useful, they will be revealed eventually.r

“Skill Slot” I uttered.r

Immediately, another Golden panel appeared by the side of my Status Window. It’s a good thing no panel closes unless I will it to.r

[SKILLS]r

-tYou Currently Possess 3 Skill Slotsr

•tSlot 1 – <Claw Attack>r

•tSlot 2 – Emptyr

•tSlot 3 – Emptyr

[Skill Slots Will Be Added As Your Level Increases]r

I tapped on the only skill I currently have, wondering if more information would be displayed if I did so.r

[Skill Information]r

<Claw Attack>r

Grade: 1 (Fixed)r

Level:1 (Upgradable)r

A skill obtained from the lesser Demon, ‘Hell Kobold’s Spawn’. It is a low leveled skill that hardens, sharpens, and elongates the fingernails of the host, making it a deadly weapon for combat.r

[Currently Unavailable For Use Due To Cooldown]r

Time Left Until Next Use: 3 Mins 51Secsr

[End Of Information]r

“Tch, what a useless Skill!” I spat.r

I suppose you can only expect this much from a Grade 1 skill. I can’t change its Grade, but it looks like I can upgrade its level.r

Fortunately, I have more Demon Cores to do that.r

“[Subspace]”r

Immediately, the blue window appeared by my left side, making the three windows displayed consecutively.r

<Hell Kobold Spawn’s Demon Core (Lesser) x25>r

Looks like I still have quite a few.r

The first 7 cores were from my initial attack on the Spawns. They were initially 8, but I used one to obtain my current Skill.r

I killed 3 Hell Kobold Spawns with my Claw Attack, increasing the number of Cores to 10.r

Using my ‘Deep Freezer Crush’, I managed to kill off the remaining Hell Kobold Spawns that gathered atop me to feast.r

This gave me an extra set of 15 Demon Cores.r

“They should be enough” I muttered.r

Bringing out the remaining Demon Cores, I made sure to have contact with every one of them.r

As I did this, pings reverberated within me, and a system notification appeared.r

[Hell Kobold Spawn’s Demon Core x25 Equiped]r

Perfect.r

Since I’m in the confines of this house, no one will be interrupting me.r

I went back to the Skill page and tapped on the Level of my current skill.r

<Claw Attack>r

Grade: 1 (Fixed)r

Level:1 (Upgradable)r

Upon tapping on the Level, it displayed another tab, indicating the option of increasing my Skill’s overall power.r

<Claw Attack>r

-tCurrent Level: 1r

[Demon Core Required For Level Up]r

[Current Demon Core Equipped: 25]r

[Select Level]r

I smiled. Quickly tapping on the [Select Level] icon, I saw a few numbers available to me. However, the highest was 10. Looks like that’s the max level.r

This was no time to be frugal with my use of the Cores. I could always get more, plus, this was necessary for my survival.r

I tapped on the Highest Level (10), and the golden window in front of me glowed.r

[You Have Upgraded This Skill To Max Level]r

[Total Number Of Demon Cores Extinguished: 9]r

-tDemon Core Left: 16r

It’s time to check the Skill Description again.r

[Skill Information]r

<Claw Attack>r

Grade: 1 (Fixed)r

Level: 10(Max)r

A skill obtained from the lesser Demon, ‘Hell Kobold’s Spawn’. It is a low leveled skill that hardens, sharpens, and elongated the fingernails of the host, making it a deadly weapon for combat.r

[Currently Maxed Out]r

-tAll restrictions on this skill have been removed.r

-tSkill Duration Has Been Extendedr

‘Cooldown Time’ Has Been Shortenedr

[Current Skill Duration Period: 1 Hour]r

[Current Skill Cooldown Time: 1 Minute]r

This is bearable. At least I won’t need to hold out for very long to use the Skill again, plus it’s useful since I can utilize this for a long period.r

I still have 16 cores left. While I can’t directly absorb them to Level Up, they were still going to come in handy… I’ll return them to my [Subspace] now.r

After returning them, I gave a huge sigh and closed my eyes for a bit. I was exhausted.r

It has been a really long day, too many things happened in such a short span. But, it hasn’t all been bad.r

“There’s still something I have to do…” I muttered, pushing away the drowsiness that enveloped me.r

While I was certain I won’t be interrupted even if I sleep right now, it was not advisable for me to become relaxed.r

“I’ll rest after I’m done for today!”r

I was too exhausted and spent to return outside and resume killing Demons, but there was still something I could do within this apartment.r

“It’s time to experiment even more!” I grinned.r

I needed to test my level of strength, and compare my present stats to my previous one, contrasting the two where necessary.r

My intelligence has also become quite high, it has become necessary to know how it works.r

Who knows, I may even discover the hidden truth behind the (G) Factor and Karma point system.r

These were all important, however… Something else would have to come first.r

I looked around the parlor I currently resided in. Even though the lights were off and the drapes shut, I could still see through the dimly lit room. Maybe it was due to my increased stats, but my vision was better than it was before.r

It’s because of that I realized.r

“This is a nice house… Clean… Cozy…”r

The owner probably went out to celebrate for Christmas and never returned. Decorations of the season hung around the house and festive ornaments filled the room. Clearly, this person has been in a festive mood.r

What an idiot.r

But, this is just my luck!r

“With such a wasteful person living here… I wonder how much useful stuff I can find in this lovely home” I grinned.r