Shadow parasite

'At this rate, I will reach a power level of one thousand in just a few days. The problem is how do I get past that?' thought Gorn while going to his class.

He wanted to talk to Lora about selling some stuff. Having a source of income of his own would be great.

'Hunting monsters for their cores and body parts, collecting herbs, and finding treasures are also options, however, that is dangerous.'

There was no need to rush things. Being in a great mood Gorn walked leisurely towards his destination. His reputation started to build up. Beating Lora's fiance, as well as everyone who talked bad about him, was something already known in the entire school.

When he passed everyone would become quiet and respectful, afraid to upset him in any way, especially those normal students.

Upon entering the class, everyone turned their heads toward him briefly. Despite the treatment they receive at the infirmary, some bruises could still be seen. They looked at him only for a moment before diverting their gazes.

"Listen up carefully you maggots!" yelled Gorn all of a sudden, his voice being so loud that it could be heard far and wide.

"From today onwards I am your big daddy. If any of you dare to bully someone or misbehave I will skin you alive with my own two hands. This applies to the whole school, so make sure to spread the news."

Since he had power, it was only natural to impose a few little rules of his own. At this point, Lora also arrived.

"Would you look at that?" said Lora with a big smile.

Her usual angry temperament was nowhere to be seen. She was dressed in long socks, together with a schoolgirl's skirt, and a tight shirt. Gorn paused for a moment.

Lora laughed mischievously: "You like what you see?"

Taking into account her great figure with the clothes she wore it would be a big lie to say no.

"Very much," answered Gorn with a little bit of nervousness. In the end, he was still a young man and not a cold machine.

Lora blushed slightly: "Obviously, it is not that hard to guess from that gaze of yours."

"I want to talk to you about something," said Gorn, turning a little more serious.

"Good, I also want to discuss something with you."

Remaining in class would be inappropriate so Gorn invited her out.

"Let's go somewhere else, I'm sure no one will complain too much if we disappear for a couple of hours right?"

"That would be best," answered Lora.

Like that, both of them left the school.

"Do you know any places with good food?" asked Gorn on their way out.

"Yes, I'll treat you to something good, just leave it to me."

Unlike Gorn, Lora got a very nice car.

"On top of looking great, you are also filthy rich," said Gorn while looking at her drive.

As a response she smiled dejectedly: "You saw my 'fiance' right?"

"I sure did. So who picked him for you?" asked Gorn curiously.

Lora's mood switched for the worse.

"It was some kind of agreement between our families a long time ago. It's nothing official, and it wouldn't be such a big deal if that pig didn't insist so much on the matter."

Gorn was not interested in all the details, which were not that hard to guess.

"So, what are we going to eat?"

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After some time both of them arrived at a fancy restaurant. Since money was not a problem, all kinds of dishes were ordered. With the help of a few jokes, small talk, and good food, the mood turned for the better.

After some time, Gorn talked to her about his two products. Lora happily agreed to test their value and help him sell them. In addition, she wanted to thank him. Since receiving that beating, her 'fiance' calmed down quite a bit.

"You'll need to be a little careful, Mattew, that pig, might come back for revenge with some help. His family is the same as mine, and actually, they have a very good reputation. Things should not get out of hand, but if you need my help just give me a call."

Lora gave him her phone number: "I'll also text you about the value of the products you gave me."

The technology was way inferior to that on Earth. Nonetheless, it was very convenient and made things easier. Unfortunately, most of the things only worked inside the city, or in a certain limited area. Considering this aspect, the main direction of research went towards other areas.

Transportation and communication devices were decent, but nothing extravagant or luxurious. For Gorn, it was perfect this way.

"Thanks in advance," said Gorn.

They spent quite some time together, and it was high time to go pay his family debt.

"Thanks for the treat. I now have some other things to do, so I'll be on my way."

"Let me give you a ride then," said Lora.

The look in her eyes said that she was clearly interested in him. Something Gorn clearly noticed.

'Her interest in me started to show from the moment I became more confident and peaked when I displayed power as well. Well, I can't say that is wrong to look for someone strong, however, my first impression of her is not spectacular.'

When he was weak she treated him rather poorly. When he became confident and strong, she started to show interest in him. There were other details to take into consideration, but the bottom line was that he didn't have a very good opinion of her. If you look from a different angle, it wasn't that much of a deal, but nonetheless, it was off-putting momentarily.

"No need, I'll go on my own."

She was disappointed in his answer, but Gorn did not care and left. Being physically attracted to someone didn't mean becoming a total idiot. Yet again, Gorn took his trusty ride, the bus, and headed to another area.

'Man, going on the bus is very fun. Maybe getting a car is not that useful after all.'

From time to time Gorn would scan the nearby people for skills. Meeting the same skill multiple times was not uncommon. Unfortunately, it showed only on abilities, and not on the looting category. The most desired skill that he wanted to get at the moment was Sara's flight skill.

Just imagining it brought him great pleasure. Looking around Gorn saw many attractive women. There were various levels of beauty, and currently, Sara took the number one spot, without any serious rivals. Leaving the women aside for the time being, Gorn focused on the present matter. In a couple of hours, everything was solved.

'Well, that went smoother than expected.'

Having money made things a lot easier in certain aspects of life. With that problem out of the way, Gorn could focus yet again on increasing his power. The next step was simple, reach the maximum power level possible at the moment, and gather as many skills as possible.