Speed Is King
Chapter 2

“SSS Beast Taming System?! Are you freaking kidding me’¦” Elliot groaned. The absurdity and awesomeness of something as incredible as going back in time and receiving a “system” was completely lost on Elliot.

He had seen too many crazy things happen in the past 11 months, and another two crazy things happening was well’¦ Meh.

In fact, he was feeling rather pissed.

“Why Beast Taming System?? Why not a Professional Racing System? Or a Rocket Building System? Heck I’ll even accept a Professional Stealing System! Curse you Diamond Sponsor! Curse you MONKEY KING!!” Elliot shouted vehemently, not knowing that every single thing he said or did was being broadcasted live to the aliens.

In fact, the extremely ultra high-definition screen in the VIP Diamond Sponsor room was currently focused on him and his words.

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“Hahahahahaha!” Void Walker roared with laughter. “He is actually cursing you, Monkey! He is such an ungrateful recipient of your ridiculously powerful SSS System! Maybe you should sabotage his system a little, turn him into a monkey or something.”

Monkey King merely smiled at Void Walker and said very confidently. “He is merely cursing out of ignorance. Once he begins to use my SSS Grade Beast System and discovers its true power, he will be my number one fan. At that time, recruiting him into my faction would be a piece of cake.”

The golden dragon snorted derisively. “That is if he gets into the finals. That’s a big IF. He almost died countless times before. Maybe his luck would be worse this time and he’ll die for real soon.”

“Awww, poor golden lizard. Are you really that bitter about him rolling the full power of my Reverse Time Walk, thereby restarting the entire game with ALL-“

“ENOUGH!” The golden dragon roared angrily and stomped off to join the other dragons in the massive VIP room.

“Hahaha. Pissing him off is definitely one of my favorite things to do. What a great day. I feel really happy today.” Void Walker said with a dreamy smile. “How about you, Monkey?”

“Yes, me too. And I am about to become much happier. Look at the screen.” Monkey King pointed.

“Mystery box? Hohoho. You’re very generous, aren’t you?” Void Walker said.

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“Show me what you can do then, Hawk.” Elliot said with a rueful sigh, his mind still full of the awesome possibilities that would be unlocked if only he had received a Professional Driving System.

[As you wish. Let me begin by showing you your stats.]

Character Name: Elliot Musk

Current Level: 1

HP: 100/100

Current Experience: 0/100

Strength: 0.6

AI Comment: Weaker than the average human being. Definitely weaker than a monkey.

Intellect: 0.7

AI Comment: Smarter than a monkey. Still a bit on the dumb side compared to the average human being.

Endurance: 0.5

AI Comment: Far weaker than the average human being. Slightly stronger than a newborn monkey.

Reflexes: 1.3

AI Comment: Much faster reaction speed than the average human being. Almost as fast as a monkey.

Looks: 0.6

AI Comment: Uglier than the average human being. Definitely uglier than a monkey.

Emotional health: 0.4

AI Comment: Love tank almost empty. Sicker than the average human being. Let’s not even mention the monkey to avoid host’s emotional health from dropping further.

Mental health: 0.4

AI Comment: Borderline psychopath.Crazier than the average human being. Totally nuts compared to a monkey.

Beast Affinity: 0.0

AI Comment: Even a gentle cow being butchered would take the time and effort to spit at you. Stay away from animals. ALL animals. Seriously.

Overall: 0.56

AI Comment: You need help. A LOT of help.”

“WHAT? Why are my stats so low? And what’s with all the comparison to monkeys?” Elliot yelled at Hawk.

[Monkey comparison is a bonus feature, gifted by the Monkey King. Your stats are low due to many long years of unhealthy living such as lack of exercise, lack of sleep, lack of fiber and protein in your dietary intake, lack of attention, lack of love, lack of motivation and definitely a lack of money. ]

“… ‘¦ ‘¦ HA HA!” Elliot laughed. “You’re exactly right! My goodness, I really was unhealthy before the apocalypse hit us huh?”

[Affirmative.] Hawk replied in his emotionless voice.

“… ‘¦ That was a RHETORICAL question. You did not need to answer that.” Elliot said with a slightly helpless sigh. “Anyway, what else can you show me?”

[The point system, skill system and shop is currently unavailable at your level. Please gain a level as soon as possible to unlock these systems. Item system online. You have a bonus Starter Package gifted by the Monkey King. Would you like to open it?]

“Yes. Please open it for me.” Elliot nodded.

[Opening Starter Package.]

[Received 1x Small Mystery Box.]

[Received 1x XS Random Attribute Candy.]

[Received 1x Small XP Candy.]

[Received 1x Small Beast Taming Candy.]

“Sweet. Random Attribute Candy and XP Candy! Please consume both candies for me.” Elliot instructed the system.

[Affirmative.]

[Consuming Random Attribute Candy’¦]

[Received 0.1 Luck!]

[Luck Attribute unlocked.]

[Consuming XP Candy’¦]

[Received 100 XP!]

[Congratulations, You have levelled up to level 2!]

[You have received 10 points for levelling up.]

[Point System unlocked.]

[Shop unlocked.]

[You may assign your points to any attribute to increase the selected attribute by 0.1 points. Alternatively, you may use your points to purchase and level up your items and skills.]

“Please assign 10 points to luck.” Elliot instructed the system.

[Assign 10 points to luck. Please confirm.]

“Confirm.”

[Luck increased to 1.1 AI comment: Luckier than the average human being. If you’re a monkey, you’ll replace bananas to eat every week.]

“Sweet. I like bananas. Please open the Mystery Box. And DON’T give me bananas!”

[Opening Small Mystery Box.]

[Received 1x Magic Banana.]

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