28 Joshua and Carlos (1/2)
”Does the system hate me that much?” It was really a problem to Pedro although he had a high chance of repeating the same sequence and activating the same progress, like quests and rewards, he had now, It wasn't still a hundred percent.
The probability that he would get the same skills from random skill generators and skill books wasn't the same. He could get a ”better” skill or a weaker skill. Considering, that the skill he got was currently one of the best he could combine with his undying cycle, was there any ”better” skills he may get than that, he thought.
”Wait what were they saying?” Pedro was not paying attention to Carlos and his brother talking. Suddenly, the big man carried Pedro and for some reason, his energy was like sucked dry instantly and he was having a hard time to move even a finger.
'Curses! Curses! Curses! What are they going to do with me? Madaaaame! Madaaaame Soledad Help!! Masteeeeer!' Pedro cried in his consciousness… He had a feeling, the same to a person who just woke up and had consciousness but his body, like his hands, won't respond at all even at constant struggle… and after only some time would they be able to move a part of their body, like their fingers.
”Why do you think the Vicealmirante would take in an apprentice? Especially now that we are currently on a mission? Wouldn't we get in trouble again because of this, Elder brother?” The big man asked in a deep voice.
”The Vicealmirante's actions are too eccentric to predict. It may take us months to deduce why would she act this way at this point in time, and it would be more efficient to ask her directly, but that won't end well… so we can leave this to her, including the handling of matters with the organization in case we got into trouble because of this…” Carlos responded as they had a casual talk not knowing that Pedro was somehow conscious and was struggling to gain control of his body.
”Right! Right! Yet, I still wonder… what did she saw on this man! He seemed way too weak for me… I doubt he could even pass the BHO entry test and be ranked even as cannon fodder!” He expressed his thoughts openly with a deep voice.
”cannon fodder” rank was the ”reserves” rank It was not included in the threat level ranking since these NPCs has zero or almost zero threat level.
They are often seen doing non-magic using works. Majority of this ”reserves” rank works in cleaning and sanitation departments, cooking foods, extra manpower in construction and repairs, and at worst a diversion in desperate times of battle, when necessary for the survival of higher ranking personnel or official. Hence, they were called cannon fodders by the majority of personnel and some officials.
'Please put me doooown! Excuse meeee!' Pedro struggled to move any part of his body, in his mind he screamed all he can, move his hands and feet all he can, and even tried to slam his head but to no avail. After many attempts, Pedro surrendered like he had lost all his energy to struggle.
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Minutes later he seemed to have regained some energy to be able to speak…
”Aa… a… a…” Pedro was finally able to make some sound and was able to move his head at his best efforts and looked at the giant man…
”Oh! You'll scare people like that! Elder Brother! He is awake!” The big man carrying Pedro informed Carlos as they stop on the hallway.
”Put him down first Joshua!” Carlos commanded the big man who was carrying Pedro on his shoulders.
”Ok, Elder Brother!” Joshua, the big man, put Pedro down and Pedro started to regain his control over his body slowly.
”How are you feeling mister? We were just about to put you into one of the vacant rooms, as ordered by the Vicealmirante!” Carlos explained.
”I… wasn't… able… to… move… even… a… finger… earlier…” Pedro was barely able to speak. Carlos then, glanced to Joshua with a frown, like asking Joshua 'did you do something?', then, he looked back at Pedro with a smile.