Reincarnated Jester: Taming Players-Chapter 90: Hidden Status

As the cat meowed and hopped around, Jung’s unsightly face returned, announcing in a dramatic tone, "I think it’s time for me to kick your ass."

"Can you repeat yourself?" Nero asked.

He wanted to do what? Kick her ass?

Yet the boy didn’t use his only chance, and he didn’t withdraw his words.

"You heard me. I want to fight against you. Why are you so surprised? We both knew this time would come sooner rather than later. And it’s a good opportunity to test ourselves."

Jung tried really hard to convince her.

He even used his trademark facial expression and tone, which Nero despised to the core.

Yet she remained calm, and his trap didn’t work.

"Nah! I’m good," she said calmly, leaping from the bed.

"Don’t tell me..." he deliberately paused and asked in surprise, "You are afraid?"

The cat shook her head in disappointment, locked eyes with Jung, and said, "You’re asking for a beating."

"Not that you can do that," Jung ridiculed twofold.

"Why do you want to fight me? Find someone in your league. There are plenty of students in your age group."

She was more aloof than ever.

But there was something more that rubbed Jung the wrong way.

Nero acted too confidently, as if she didn’t even view Jung on the same level and her victory was guaranteed.

Interested in what gave her such conviction, he peered at her status window.

<Nero The Shadowpaw

<Archetype: Wizard

<Archetype Tier: VIII

<Archetype Progress: 99.9999999999999%

Jung could only read this much when the panel abruptly shut down.

"What’s going on? How is she Tier VIII already, and why can’t I summon her status?"

He asked Vex, who lingered for a second, and based on Nero’s posture, Jung guessed she was talking to the cat.

[She doesn’t want you to see it for the time being,] the system explained.

Her voice was tense as if they hid some key details, and they didn’t want to reveal them to him.

"What the actual fuck is going on?" he asked sharply, demanding the answer.

Then he scrutinized the cat. Something about her standing had changed, yet she looked strong and healthy.

Her personality wasn’t altered either, and she was still his tamed animal.

[Because her progress was frozen for so long, she couldn’t advance, but now that she is free from those chains, she advanced two tiers momentarily.]

The system explained after she got confirmation from the cat.

Hating what he was hearing, Jung asked in annoyance. "Any side effects?"

"Chill, there is nothing wrong with me," Nero snapped cutely. "I’m just too strong for your station."

"Wow, really?" he asked, unconvinced.

"Yeah. I don’t want to embarrass you," the cat answered.

She was still full of herself, but her words aggravated Jung even further.

"My pussy cat is a big girl now. What if I want to embarrass myself? Can’t you help me?"

Then he thought for a while and said when an idea struck in his rotted mind.

"Wanna bet something?"

Nero’s eyes narrowed. "What do you want to bet on?"

"It’s nothing, really. We fight, and the winner gets to choose what they want. And for your information, I will ask you to show me your entire status window."

Jung spoke seriously.

His eyes shone with determination.

"But what do I get out of it?" the cat questioned, considering her needs.

"I told you," he answered passionately. "If you can beat my ass, you can ask me or make me do anything you want."

The cat liked the offer.

Whenever Nero was thrilled, her back legs shook slightly, and Jung noticed it.

"Hmm, can I ask you to be my slave?"

The cat asked hopefully.

Jung chuckled at her request, yet it didn’t startle him.

He knew her nature fairly well, and her demand was within his expectations.

"I will kowtow if you want," he added with the same confidence.

"You got a deal," Nero answered, already celebrating her victory.

Shaking his head, Jung said, "You’re getting on my nerves. Come with me!"

"My little Jung is angry! Don’t worry, this young master will take care of you."

Her attitude was as entertaining as it was vexing.

However, he looked at this situation with bright eyes, meaning the higher Nero thought she soared, the more painful her defeat would be.

Having expressed everything that needed to be told, they left this shabby room and went straight to the training grounds.

[You guys are such babies. Why would you make this stupid bet and fight?] Vex asked in bewilderment.

She couldn’t comprehend why they would engage in combat when there was no need for it.

Especially with these dumb conditions.

Neither of them responded to her inquiry.

Knowing that their battle ultimately was pointless changed nothing.

Both of them were stubborn, and the moment they decided, there was no going back.

Jung, with Nero on his shoulders, reached the auditorium.

[Principal and Snowshade wanted to meet you,] the system reminded.

"Too bad..." Jung said softly. "I guess they have to come here."

Then he entered the hall, and contrary to his expectations, students were present, and they worked out like nothing had happened these past couple of days.

They practised with even stronger vigilance, and the reverberating loud noises were solid proof of that.

As for Jung, he instantly gained attention, and students whispered behind him.

"He is awake!"

"So soon... I believe the last record holder slept for a whole month."

"He looks so much younger than us."

"I heard the principal herself is going to train him."

Students spoke in low voices, but he could hear most of them.

’Rumours had already spread, huh?’ Thinking and ignoring everyone, he got closer to the arena.

"There are more eyes than expected. Do you want to do it somewhere else?"

Nero asked, concerned about his standing.

Jung, on the other hand, didn’t want to hide anything and didn’t care about the onlookers.

Why would he hide his strength, pet, and uniqueness at this point?

Who else would try to make trouble with him when he already offended god and even the beings loftier than gods?

So he grinned widely and said to Nero. "Shut your mouth and get inside."