Protagonist? Antagonist? I Reject Both

Chapter 9: First Encounter With A Protagonist

Chapter 9: First Encounter With A Protagonist

Sneaking out, Leon strolled across the streets formulating his future plans. Though the world structure was a bit different from novels, it was based on the same template so as long as he searches wholeheartedly, he can find a way.

But there was only one problem.

"This idiot doesn't even know the town properly. Except for the College Campus, home, shopping mall, and bars, he knew shit."

"I wish I had something that could track cheats and gain fortunes."

DING!

[Host had guessed one of his special abilities correctly.]

Leon's mind was suddenly jolted awake as a sudden memory of his with Vesturon got unsealed.

....

"I need a skill to track down or see cheats."

"You want to create a treasure-hunting skill," Vesturon asked again as if asking for confirmation.

"Yeah, so what would I lose this time?"Leon asked wearily.

"Since it's a luck-based skill. You need to exchange it for luck as nothing else can be used for that."

"Before we do that. Clear my doubt. If my luck goes negative, am I gonna die?"Leon asked, drawing a cutthroat sign over his neck.

"No, negative luck doesn't mean death. Luck is something hard to fathom as even people with high luck also suffer. Negative luck or low luck creates trouble for you in each work."

"The only thing you should know is that when a person has higher luck than you, there is a suppressing effect making it harder to do things in the right way. You won't have that effect due to my blessing but still, make sure that your luck doesn't become negative otherwise even with my powers acting as a shield you will be suppressed and gonna act like an idiot that will benefit the other side."

...

Leon came to his senses and checked his special ability.

[Fortune Seeker:On activated, users can exchange luck for any type of treasure or a fortuitous encounter or know about disaster be falling on him according to user will and choice.]

[Restriction:Can be used for two times a day only.]

Leon stared at his luck stat which was hovering at 18 with a rising sign beside it.

"There must be a holy fountain filled with spiritual liquid or some treasure in the mountains or forest nearby but it's too risky."

"Hey, system, how much luck would that take?"

[You need to exchange for 100 luck value]

"Cross it and look for a thing that can unclog my meridian first as well act as an antidote for poison if I have any.]

[10 luck value would be exchanged. Asking for confirmation.]

"Do it."

The moment he said this, Leon felt that something was extracted from his body following which his black eyes glowed with a golden austere.

Leon with his golden eye looked around and soon found a single trail of yellow lines in the air, which seemed to be going somewhere.

"Is it like a GPS? Great!"

Leon immediately looked for a cab and surprisingly, the streets were not empty, rather they were quite bustling.

'It seems cultivation has ruined people's sleeping habits.'Leon commented while stopping a cab.

"I will tell you the directions from my phone, "Leon muttered, pulling out his phone to pretend.

"Okay!"The driver spoke politely and followed Leon's instructions.

....

Aetheria Prime, Antique Market.

Leon almost cursed seeing the long street filled up to the brim with crowds. This was the place he exactly wanted to visit today but didn't know the way.

Street vendors, and hawkers lined up at the side while many old stores stuck one after another creating a slum-like view.

"It's already 1 AM but there are already so many people," Leon muttered aloud.

"Don't you know that it's during the night when it's most crowded? That's why it's called a night market."

A man commented with a chuckle while passing beside Leon.

"Uh! It's my first time here. A friend recommended it to me."

"Then be careful here 'cause many people who entered with filled pouches came out empty pockets only to cry later."The man left with a warning.

"I will keep that in mind, Sir!"Leon nodded politely.

Some people often try to butt in where they weren't needed but you may often encounter kind people whose advice which you deemed unnecessary might change your life or help you greatly.

Leon was quite experienced in places like this as he purchased weapons from black markets but the place was more crowded than he expected.

"I hope I won't die by getting crushed."

As Leon stepped inside, he heard a scream.

"Sir, come and see here. Freshly prepared high-quality weed of cheap price, perfect for a person befitting you."

Leon almost stumbled upon hearing this and left, giving the man a cold gaze.

'Do I look like a drug addict? Is the system lying about my charms? Looking beautiful is the only good thing in this life but now people are treating me as a drug addict, what the hell?'

[I don't lie. Your present look is exactly like a drug addict.]

That's how Leon was struck with emotional damage out of nowhere.

Leon ignored the system and followed the golden trial.

"Sir, come look at this cultivation technique. One step and ascend heaven."

"Take a look at the pills. It can boost your strength and stamina in bed."

"Artifact....Artifact....Legendary artifact at a cheap price. Artifacts from ancient Emperor to strong generals, I have it all."

"Spirit nourishing spill. Use once, beg twice."

As Leon squeezed through the crowd, passing through the vendors, he was amazed by the sheer number of bullshit here.

At least there was a limit in his previous world but in this world, people were selling everything in the name of cultivation.

He wouldn't be surprised if he heard someone selling shit in the name of immortal medicine.

"No matter which world it is, you won't lack scammers and con artists."

If one didn't have enough knowledge or blessing of heaven, he was bound to be fucked up by these scammers.

Leon finally reached the dilated shop named 'The Apothecary' emitting a dark spooky aura. The golden trail seemed to be leading him inside the shop.

Entering inside, Leon found an old man reading something on the white paper.

The man looked frail and feeble, but Leon's primordial senses screamed of danger as if he was looking at a man-eating tiger.

The shop vibes match with cliches that the protagonist finds by chance.

As Leon observed, a trail of words soon hovered around the old man's head.

Name:An Hogan

Realm:Martial Lord

This old man looked like a mix of Asian-America.

"What do you want?"

Leon's eyes darted toward a pot from which a few green leaves sprouted where the golden trail ended.

An Hogan stared at the thing, Leon pointed at and frowned.

"Sorry, not for sale."

"Sir, please I need...."

Before Leon could finish his speech, he was interrupted by a man.

"Boss, I need that thing."

A loud bang echoed, and a boy with an unkempt appearance bulldozed his way to the shop and screamed.

'Who is it?' Leon's heart stirred seeing the man.

Dirty, low-class clothes, and unkempt hair but a pale white handsome face.

His appearance in contrast to his clothes was screaming of that magical identity.

'Fucking hell, isn't this the identity of a protagonist.'

Just then, Leon was suddenly startled by his system beep.

[DING]

[It is detected that the host has come across the protagonist for the first time.]

[Quests generated.]

[Main Quest 1]

[ Kill any one of the protagonists.]

Rewards:A randomly generated reward chosen from the Protagonist.

[Main Quest 2]

[Kill any one of the Destiny villains]

Rewards: The host can choose a function of the Villain system and add it to the system panel.

[Main Quest 3]

[A man who doesn't take revenge isn't a man. The previous host died filled with grievance and his sorrows and obsession had formed a curse. Please avenge the predecessor by taking revenge against the man who snatched and trampled his love.]

[Time Limit: 2 year]

Reward:Accumulated luck and blessings of the previous host.

Penalty: The host would be affected by negative karma that will hinder the host's path of cultivation and give rise to inner demons.

[Host, the last quest isn't given by the system, rather it was due to the influence of the previous owner's will and karma. Since you don't have any intention to seek revenge, the soul of the deceased predecessors will have enacted a curse that would act if you fail to have your revenge within a year.]