Code Collector

"Torus was a planet that was thriving in prosperity and technology," Chara said. "When the gates to the Realms appeared, we weren't threatened at all. We instantly utilized our weapons and eradicated the monsters that tried to harm us.

"But when the Adventurers appeared, everything changed. The once peaceful and prosperous planet was consumed with greed. Everyone wanted the Codes for themselves. When ten of the Great Stone Code Bearers were killed, my best friend and I knew we were next so we fled but she got caught."

Chara offered her hands to both Allen and Jeremy. Both men looked at each other before taking each hand, the woman closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. "I shall give each you a power. A power that could alter the tides of time and tilt the power balance of your world."

"The Great Stone Codes?" Allen asked, his eyes widening in shock. "You have two?"

Chara nodded, "My best friend was the user of the Great Diamond Code. That's what I'll give you because you reminded me so much of her. Strong minded, wise, and cunning. All of these are just like her."

Allen scrunched his face, "I don't think I'm the last word you mentioned."

Chara didn't pay notice to him and turned to Jeremy. "And you reminded me so much of myself. Dumb, stupid, but you have a quality that stands out to all."

"She downright insulted you," Allen snickered. "And Chara, what quality might that be?"

"Honest and loyal," Chara said, making Allen close his mouth. "This man has all these qualities that reminded me of myself and how I was to my friend. But there is an unspoken truth between the two of you that you must unveil."

Allen was now convinced that Chara did possess a power to read a character. She knew Allen was lying about something, and she was telling him to tell the truth. There was no other way the woman meant anything.

"Can we proceed to the passing of the Codes?" Jeremy said. "I'm excited to have more power. That way, I can be of use to Dante and he won't just throw me away casually."

This made Allen deadpan. He used his free hand to gently smack Jeremy's arm, making the other boy gasp in shock, saying, "What was that for?"

"For being stupid," Allen replied nonchalantly. "You know better than that."

"I was just kidding, jeez–"

"Let us begin," Chara interrupted Jeremy and closed her eyes. Allen felt the woman think of the words and a notification rang inside his head.

'Chara wants to give you a Code. Accept?'

<Yes> <No>

Allen used his free hand to click on the Yes option.

'Great Diamond Code received.'

<Diamond's Light>

Type: Weapon

Grade: Sacred (Evolvable)

Damage: 300

Effect/s: (1) Hardest Gem - Active. When the user activates Hardest Gem, they will instantly receive 400% boost in stats for 15 seconds.

(2) ???

(3) ???

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Allen conjured the Code instantly. It was a beautiful rapier sword that was made of a transparent diamond. Everything was made of the gem, but the handle was comfortable and it didn't weigh too much at all. This was a Code that was made by the gods, it wasn't a thought to be denied.

Allen was more than satisfied to receive the Code from Chara. This Code was a Sacred grade that he can use for some reason. He can weild this blade and fight, making him overpowered from the rest of the Hunters in Haven.

The base damage of the Code alone was more than enough to one shot a Basic grade beast. It takes about two or three strikes for a Rare grade beast depending on their tier, and a couple of strikes for a Grand grade.

When he noticed the alarming appearances of more and more stronger beasts in the forest, he had to take action. He needed some kind of protection against these beasts since they were getting more and more rampant. When he encountered he horse, he was lucky that its elemental attribute was weak against one of his weapons.

When he'll encounter a beast similar to the strength of the horse with an elemental attribute strong to any of his weapons, he's done for.

The journey inside the cave was worth it. He even got to learn about the existence of other people from other planets that was similar to earth. The collapse of the cave must be fate and it brought him to Chara to have this Code.

Jeremy was holding his weapon. It was a spear made of a green gem which Allen suspected was emerald. Unlike his diamond rapier that had smooth texture and only had minor engravings, the emerald spear was embellished with carvings and art.

The pole was littered with curves and designs that traveled from the pommel which had a small hook on it, up to the blade of the spear. The blade was a long and slender blade that was slightly bent. The entire length of the spear was much like Jeremy's spear that he was usually holding so he said he won't have much trouble adjusting to his new weapon.

"But how did you get two Codes?" Jeremy asked. "You told us about what happened to your life, but you never included the detail on how your friend gave you the Code."

Chara shook her head, not answering the question. "My time has come. I have fulfilled my duty, so my job is done. I will finally meet Lana again. We will play in the meadows of the afterlife. I wish to see you there when you finish your endeavors.

"Whatever they may be, please do the right thing. There will come a time that the trials will look too much and the world wants you to give up, but remember these words, you have been fighting for too long. Don't stop now," Chara smiled.

Her body started to go transparent, making both boys' eyes widen. They walked closer to her but she raised her hands to stop them from going any further. "Don't. My duty all along was to pass down the Codes to the ones who were worthy. You have proven to me that you're the right choice."

'You, when the time comes. Tell him everything.' Allen heard Chara speak, but when he looked at her, her mouth was closed. He then looked at Jeremy who was nodding. 'The secrets you are keeping, it won't give you any good thing in the future. So when the time for you to decide the hardest decision of your life, start your move now."

"Chara," Allen called out. "Thank you."

Chara shook her head and smiled, "You really remind me of Lana. She was just as eloquent as you are. I will go now. This room will cease to exist when I vanish, and you will be forced out. Change the world for the better and don't let whatever happened to my world happen to yours."

"Okay," Allen and Jeremy nodded together. This made Chara snicker before her body has totally gone transparent. Glitters had started to replace her body until such time that she was gone.

The moment after she vanished, the entire cave shook and Allen was looking at Jeremy who had the same panicked look in his face. The boys didn't know what to do, so they ran outside of the room, to the river. But the entire cave had started to collapse and the boulders rained down upon them.

Allen opened his eyes and found himself outside. His body immediately sprang up and his mind immediately looked for Jeremy. He saw his friend laying down beside him, so he shook him. "Hey, wake up."

The other boy groggily opened his eyes and slowly sat up. After seeing that Jeremy was okay, Allen instantly checked his storage and saw the Code of the Great Diamond there. "It was real. It was actually real."

"You mean Chara?" Jeremy asked. He checked his own storage and saw his Code there too. "Oh, wow. It is real."

Allen read the description of the Code again. It was just like the description when he read it inside of Chara's room. There wasn't anything different to it.

Just like the Snake's Blessing Code, only the first effect of the Code was visible. The next effects were hidden due to the level restrictions. However, unlike the Snake's Blessing, this was a weapon that has a 300 base damage. It's not an understatement if Allen said that this is a killer blade. He looked at Jeremy and saw the satisfied look on the man's face.

Chara's voice resonated in his memory. The woman was clearly warning him of the consequences of his actions if he continues to hide his secret to the one friend that he has in both this new life and the previous one.

When the pressure got too strong, he couldn't help but call out his friend, "Hey. I have something to tell you."