【Women Magnet: Host-kun got skills.】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Exactly! Alex might say no, but the performance says otherwise.】
'?'
Exiting the cafeteria and standing in a somewhat inconspicuous place, Alex was mercilessly teased by the chats.
"I just wanted to eat something good..."
Not daring to stray too far from the cafeteria to avoid arousing suspicion, Alex took out a piece of leg meat with bone from the system and began to devour it.
【Women Magnet: I don't want to watch mukbang. Host, let me in to see Mikasa reaction.】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Right! Check the progress of the conquest, see how much the favorability has increased!】
'No, I won't. Why bother others all the time?'
If these guys were let in, they would probably be teasing him all night...
【Ryuu: I want to see it! I WAAAAANNNTTT!】
【Thanks to 'Ryuu' for the 9999-point donation】
"...Watch! Watch it carefully!"
How could he not listen to the words of his elders!
Alex swiftly changed his focus from food, waving his hand to send the 'camera' into the cafeteria.
【Women Magnet: Blushing, she's blushing! I knew it!】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Unexpected, Mikasa-chan also can't escape Alex tricks, he's really skillful.】
As the light spot moved, the situation inside the cafeteria came into Alex's view.
【Ryuu: Huh? How did this guy get in?】
【Lazy Man: Sneaking in to pry on us?】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Alex, your companion is here.】
'I can see it; no need for you to tell me...'
After quickly finishing dinner, the teenager sat cross-legged and without hesitation, took out his wooden knife, disregarding the chat flooding his screen.
【Women Magnet: Tsk, just a piece of wood】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Hello! Alex! Your wife is going to leave you! 】
【Lazy Man: Useless, he completely ignores everyone now.】
【Kafka Slave: It's okay; if Mikasa could be easily taken away, she wouldn't be Mikasa.】
【Ryuu: Hey, host, that guy over there is talking bad about you and Eren; how do you plan to deal with the omni-directional mobility gear tomorrow?】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Useless, this kid ignores people when he touches a knife...】
"Cheat it!"
【Huh?】
【?】
Just now, Alex had figured it out.
Omni-directional mobility gear could be obtained without saving points.
【Current Points Balance: 30352】
These days, scattered rewards, combined with the large donation just now, replenished the points that had sharply decreased due to daily meals.
And as for the omni-directional mobility gear...
'System, redeem for an experience book.'
【Spend 30,000 points to get 'Experience Book (3,000 Days)'!】
An unremarkable purple book appeared in Alex's hands, and at the same time, a prompt sounded in the young man's mind —
【Do you want to use the 'Experience Book'?】
【Koboker: Damn! That's cheating!】
【Women Magnet: Yo bro, you don't have to be so anxious just because your rival said a few words about you. Why did you directly turn on the cheat mode?】
【Great Anthony: Losing your temper is not good】
【Dark Flame Master: Did he just turn it on without any concern?】
【Ryuu: How many points did this thing cost?】
"30,000."
【User404: ？？？】
【User69: Is this how it's played? A big move right from the start?】
【User666: Damn it, you're spending a lot of money, right? Going all out?】
【User123: Is the streamer confused?】
A large number of chats flashed across the screen, but Alex remained unfazed.
He had figured it out; the skills of the omni-directional mobility gear should not be skimped on.
Not to mention that it was the fundamental key to survival in the future...
What truly determined his resolve was—this thing couldn't be practiced!
【Omni-Directional Mobility Gear Application—Unfamiliar: 0/100 (Next stage: Novice)】
Unlike the knife, which could be practiced anytime, the operation of the omni-directional mobility gear required a complex environment, and it also consumed compressed gas.
Even as a member of the training corps, soldiers could only train with the device for a limited time.
This thing, just like the gun, was strictly controlled!
Every usage, every operation of each device, was meticulously recorded, with no room for any deviation!
And such skills were naturally challenging to improve through training points.
With Alex's limited time, since this thing was difficult to train and indispensable, he decided to directly use points to max out the skill!
Afterward, he could focus all his energy and time on the knife.
Opening the experience book, under the illumination of light, a vast amount of memories seemed to rush out of the book! They crashed into the young man's mind!
Countless scenes flashed by... Every move, every technique, was assimilated into the boy's body and soul, becoming a part of his strength!
【Received skill points: 30,000】
【Omni-Directional Mobility Gear Application—Profiency: 30,000/100,000 (Next stage: Grandmaster)】
【Women Magnet: The host is really stubborn】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Okay, okay, got it. Alex, no need to continue explaining; we all understand】
【The Joker: Those who understand, understand】
'...'
Forget it, no need to argue with these people. They're not twelve-year-old children, their minds already tainted with various messy emotions, making it difficult to maintain pure thoughts.
Anyway, for the current Alex.
Yes—his mind really only thinks about strength...
There really isn't any other complicated desire.
At least not for the time being...
...
Next Day
"Hmph! How was your night?"
Approaching Alex, who needed a 'retest,' Keith raised an eyebrow:
"The Corps does not raise idlers! If you don't have talent, you'll be sent to clear the land! Better than dying in a Titan's mouth uselessly!"
"So! Maintain absolute focus for every training session! Go and participate in the test! I won't show you any mercy today!"
【Ryuu: This guy is so annoying】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Host! Quickly use your cheat to slap his face hard!】
Accustomed to the chat clamor, Alex simply put on his uniform again and tied the straps.
As the suspension rope tightened, the young man's figure rose higher and higher...
"Come on, nii-san!
"You must... you must hold on!"
Eren and Armin stood by, side by side, waving their fists.
Eren still couldn't find a way to balance... but at this moment, there was no time to escape!
If Alex could do it, then he definitely...
"Hmm?"
Watching the performance of the young man in front of him, Keith frowned.
As the suspension rope pulled up, Alex's figure remained as stable as a rock.
It seemed as if he had always been standing on the ground, rather than suspended in the air by a cable.
'Quite effortless.'
【The Joker: Nonsense! Of course, it's easy once you've unlocked it!】
Angrily, the chats flashed by, but Alex paid them no attention...
"?"
How could this be?
Looking at the soldier who had turned upside down yesterday but could now use the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear normally today, Keith was full of doubts.
If going through a day of practice allowed him to barely adapt to the equipment, he would admire the soldier's perseverance, thinking that he must have put in some effort.
But it had only been a day! How could his skills progress so rapidly...
Did he use some hidden method, or was it an issue with the equipment?
"Not bad, I'll consider you passed."
Although he said this, Keith approached, took two steps closer, and suddenly pushed the young man from behind!
"Hmm?"
Under the force, the boy was pushed up high like a swing, swaying under the traction of the straps...
However, no matter how it swung— the upper body of the boy remained as straight as a pine tree. Even his hands waved freely, showing no signs of imbalance.
After mastering the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, adaptation and balance had almost become Alex's instincts—just like heartbeat and breathing. He didn't need to divert his attention to control it.
Unlike walking on a tightrope in a unicycle before, now Alex felt like a huge ship on the sea. The small waves could not shake the stability of his body.
"Ah? Is this really okay?"
"So amazing..."
"To achieve this level, you can directly use the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear for aerial maneuvers."
Seeing that the soldiers at the same time did not change their expressions under the violent shaking, a continuous chorus of astonishment echoed through the formation.
Is this really okay?
After confirming that there was no cheating, Keith's expression finally eased:
"Passed, next! Eren!"
【Ganyu My Waifu: Strong, Streamer!】
【Dark Flame Master: The points weren't spent in vain】
"Here!"
Staring eagerly at Alex returning to the team, Eren's heart was filled with boundless enthusiasm!
If Alex could do it, then he also...
【The Joker: Get ready to witness acrobatics, The Hanged Man~】
With the protagonist on stage, the chats in Alex's mind became enthusiastic again.
"He can definitely do it!"
For the sake of expelling Titans, for the sake of joining the Survey Corps!
Gathering the will of his entire body, Eren, who was gradually lifted, clenched his teeth and managed to stabilize his swaying body!
"Success!"
Armin, who had already passed the training, clenched his fists and his face was full of joy!
【The Joker: Celebrating too early】
【The Joker: It hasn't started yet~】
【The Joker: Kekekek, lol'ed every time I see it】
As the chat swept through, Alex also realized that something was wrong.
That device...
"Hmm? Ah!"
Irresistible force came! Eren's figure swayed, once again hanging upside down!
"This..."
All ambitions shattered at this moment, the youth's face as dark as the bottom of a pot.
"Come down... Let's try a different belt."
Facing the despair of Eren, Keith once again offered an opportunity.
This kid, completely opposite to that guy Alex.
Clearly he had control of the balance, and there was no interference from external forces, so theoretically, he should not suddenly lose balance... After all, he didn't reach out to push.
"Use mine."
Having just come down from the testing device, Alex took the belt used to suspend the harness from his waist.
"Relax, you can do it."
Handing the belt to Eren, Alex also added a gentle smile.
Although the chat is always complaining and resenting Eren's actions...
But from Alex's perspective, he hasn't found any problems with Eren for the time being.
And even without the inherited memories, he also spent the most difficult two years with the other three companions.
To suddenly treat Eren with a hostile attitude...
"Thanks, Alex!"
After changing the belt, Eren, who regained his fighting spirit, was slowly lifted again...
The stable cable made controlling the balance extremely easy—
And he, who had been fearing and worrying, finally completely stabilized his body at this moment!
Sure enough! It was a problem with the belt!
"Am I doing it right?"
"If the belt caused the imbalance, does that mean Eren could overcome even the faulty device before? And even stabilize for a short time..."
"This guy is really something!"
【Ryuu: Tsk, he put on a show】
【Dark Flame Master: If you ask me, you should do some tricks on the gear and send Eren away happily】
【Kafka Slave: Alex is too kind. It's probably unlikely for him to do something like that... After all, he doesn't know about the things Eren will do in the future】
"Very well! Passed!"
Seeing that Eren indeed had the talent to use the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, Instructor Keith's stern face softened a bit.
'My best friend who once saved me... can you see it, Eren, this child...'
Before Keith could reminisce about the past, a huge change occurred on the field!
"Ah!"
The familiar sense of turbulence struck again, and Eren, with a face full of smiles, flipped once again in a vivid manner!
The sudden change was like a bolt from the blue! The terrifying information contained within made everyone on the scene stiffen, widening their eyes!
Keith: ?
Soldiers of the training corps: ?
Chats: ?
In this brief moment,
The entire venue fell into a deathly silence...
"This..."
"This belt also has a problem!"
Almost crying out, Eren was on the verge of collapse!
"Really! Believe me!"
Alex would never harm him, but...
"No, I know."
Staring with eyes as lifeless as dead fish, Keith muttered awkwardly.
This kind of imbalance without any signs or reasons should only be a malfunction of the device!
But the key is!
Unconsciously, everyone turned their heads... looking at the 'Knife Guy' who was now busy swinging the knife and had exchanged the belt...
Why that guy.
Can use a broken device so normally! Even Instructor Keith can't swing off balance like that!
【Kafka Slave: I knew that belt was bad!】
【Dark Flame Master: You really have your ways, host】
【Ganyu My Waifu: Is this the power of cheats?】
【Lazy Man: This guy is even practicing with the knife and has no reaction...】
【Ryuu: Nice, full marks to the host for this one】
【Thanks to 'Ryuu' for the 6,666 points】
【Thanks to 'The Joker' for the 6,666 points】
【Thanks to...】
"Hmm? What's going on?"
Eyes as stiff and terrifying as zombies focused on him, and Alex was almost kicked out of his state of enlightenment.
Everyone said Eren must be fine, so he didn't waste time paying attention to Eren. What's happening now?
Looking at everyone in confusion, the boy tilted his head, and with the corner of his eye, he saw Eren hanging upside down, looking completely devastated.
"No."
"You're quite a terrifying guy..."
"?"
Facing everyone's astonishment, the boy responded with confusion...
...
"I was so scared... really scared, Alex!"
Finally completing the test after changing the belt once again, Eren, with tears on his face, was on the verge of collapse!
Originally, he thought Alex belt would definitely be fine... but during that hanging moment, Eren even thought about his future of dying in the wasteland.
"I'm sorry..."
Although he had achieved mastery proficiency with the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear... Alex had never truly interacted with the device, and he couldn't judge the normalcy of the belt.
Moreover... the balance device used for testing was far different from the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear; it was only similar in principle. With a momentary lapse, he failed to notice the problem with his own belt...
As a result, he almost got Eren killed...
【Ganyu My Waifu: It's okay, Alex! You did great! Next time, be more careful with these tasks! Do it for Eren!】
【Dark Flame Master: Exactly, exactly, the host just cheat a little bit~】
"..."
But he really didn't mean it... it was just a momentary lapse in checking...
Well, it seems he needs to stay alert and stop thinking about knife practice so much in his free time...
...
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