Huhhh?
[They can either level up with XP just like the host, or you can hasten that process by finishing all their primordial trials, gaining 5x what they recover as an extra boon.]
"…."
Indeed, I made the right choice!
After staring at the full deck for a minute, I tried pulling out other cards beneath, but they didn't budge. Like, the whole deck was more of a brick than a deck.
Neatly placing the fluffy wallet in my trouser pocket and adjusting the letter and revolver, I pulled away the expensive white robe from Sue's corpse, making it roll over.
My teeth shivered with cold, my body instinctively wanting to embrace in the heavy fabric of the robe. Soon, I will buy one like this. Shaking my head, I dragged it across the cell to the wooden barrel.
Quickly, I threw away the heavy barrel lid, touching Alya's soft cheeks. Surprisingly, all her injuries were fully healed, and her face looked much less pale, healthier now.
So cute! She let out high-pitched snores, snuggling against herself in the tight space. I don't wanna disturb her sleep!
With how close those guys were, carrying her out was a hassle. Maybe I will even be forced to confront them.
The newbie gift pack reward gave me a bit of confidence, but it was only for when I am absolutely about to die.
I carefully held the barrel by its edge, and peeled the thick wood with metal bindings like it was an orange, picking her gently in my arms.
"Alya! Wake up, we need to move now." She just turned towards my chest.
Her body was burning warm, as if she had a fever. I wasted no time in wrapping her tightly in the white robe. It was very loose on her, long enough to hide her feet completely.
I rubbed my temples with a deep frown, finally deciding to shift her to my back. Two arms instantly wrapped around my neck, Alya's head falling on my traps.
"…So, you're awake!"
Her temples lifted slowly, revealing jewel-like red irises, "I still can't walk." She said flatly before tightening her smooth thighs around my waist, "We should go now."
"So you're okay now? I am glad!" I said enthusiastically. She let out a tired smile.
With a deeper voice, I added, "I killed Sue," pointing at the dry corpse.
She froze, staring at where I pointed for a few seconds with tensed eyes before covering her mouth. Is she about to cry?
"BAHAHAHA!"
The hand fell as she burst out laughing, slapping my back, unable to hold it back any longer.
She pointed at him, "He shit and peed himself!! Loo,k there are tears too! I am so proud of you! Can you stomp his face for me, Luci?! Do it!"
My eyes shot wide open, mouth forming a perfect little "O". Is this the same gentle girl I know?
"Sure." I did as my wife asked, turning Sue's face into ash with one stomp.
…
"Umm… So, Luci… Any idea on how we are getting out? If we leave from the main door, confrontation is unavoidable." I couldn't help but admire the masterful redirection from Alya.
I lifted my chin towards the ceiling, "We are in a basement."
"Ohh!" She giggled, nodding along. "We still need to leave this cell, though." Her eyes narrowed at the ceiling, "It's made of Jaberium too."
Noticing my blank face, she added, "It spreads all force perfectly; breaking through the ceiling is impossible from the inside."
"I see," I burst into a sprint, grabbing the cold handle of the heavy metal door. With a single light pull, it fully opened, hitting the cell's inner wall with a loud CLANG!
"It's there! They are still here! Requesting backup!" Through my enhanced sense and horrified eyes, I could notice the guard's movement.
"Don't worry about it now!" Alya brought me back with a light bite on my neck.
"You will make me thirsty again if you keep this up," I said through trembling breath, bringing my mouth just an inch away from hers.
"Only you drank my blood… It's not fair." Her lips curled up, her long fangs glowing in the darkness.
Before I could lean further to kiss with a dreamy look, she grabbed my neck and turned it around. "They are merely a hundred meters away, hehe."
I unconsciously rubbed my temples, sprinting away from the smell of shit, piss, and blood behind, cold air brushing against my skin.
[+40 Criminal XP]
[Criminal Level 1: 0—>40/70]
[Congratulations on successfully breaking out of a cell!]
"Eh?" I froze, getting Alya's curious glance.
[Active Skill Unlocked: Many faces]
[Description: User's skills on swapping identities, mannerisms, and clothes will improve immensely. Also gives a disguise buff and removes minor background suspicion from the audience.]
I felt all the nerves in my head bulging at the same time as the immense information on how to apply makeups, observe, and adapt to roles, and dress certain ways invaded the depths of my brain.
Did I ever tell you how much I fucking love you, system? I blushed, closing my distance to the red screen.
[Host doesn't need to say it for me to know…(´ε｀ )♡]
Maybe now, I can just disguise myself as one of the guards, and escape by blending in… timing couldn't be more perfect! Alya's lips parted with a horrified look as I proceeded to kiss empty air.
Wait a minute my mouth twitched. So, to level my classes, I will have to embody the roles of those classes. Like criminal, simple enough, do crimes.
Then… What's the levelling method of [Slave]?
[By being submissive, of course! I don't need to explain this stuff. Especially to someone like you…. I know you… Which includes the things you got off to]
[͡° ͜ʖ ͡°]
"…"
Now, now, shall we level up stats too while we are at it?
[…Sure.]
On the red screen, in front of all my stats, a plus (+) symbol had appeared when I had first gotten stat points.
With a tightened jaw, I pressed the one in front of Stealth three times and Strength two times. The plus symbol became grey, like a locked character, after that.
[Strength: 13—15]
[Stealth: 4—>7]