GLITCH

Short: The Man and the Little Girl

"Is there anything I could do to help?"

"Of course there is. Just be a good girl and don't leave the underground bunker, okay? Don't worry sweetie, I'll be back."

"But papa, that's what mama also said before she went away and never came back."

"That's..."

There's an urgent call from the Anti-Glitch Association about the instantaneous spawning of Glitches everywhere. Moreover, the situation became so dire that even us teachers were obliged to help out. I, in particular, don't have the skills necessary to slay any high-tier Glitches, but at the very least I could help in rescue operations.

My name is Dean Olive, a thirty-six years old man with a body similar to an sss Warrior, bearing green eyes with huge eyebags below. I have a short barber cut, just like any other teacher to ordain the school's law of conduct, though my masculinity is but a mere decoration compared to the Mantle and the capabilities it gives to the people.

I am weak when compared even to a child who got a good Mantle. Even my adorable little daughter got a good Mantle, which is good because she's a girl, and she needs something to defend herself.

Me?

DEAN OLIVE

Mantle: Gas Mass Level: 50

Health Points: 7500/7500 Mana Points: 4000/4000

Strength: 290

Dexterity: 200

Constitution: 500

Intelligence: 210

Skills:

[Healing Gas / ACTIVE] Consumption: 20 mana points per use

- Heals bruises and wounds when this skill is used.

[Poison Gas / ACTIVE] Consumption: 100 mana points per use

- A skill that allows casting a poisonous gas that deals damage over time.

[Igniting Gas / ACTIVE] Consumption: 70 mana points to use, 10 mana points for continuous usage of the skill

- A skill that allows casting a gas similar to the gunpowder's usage that could be ignited and start an explosion. Sub-skill: Ignition -- a skill that allows the caster to trigger the overall spell.

[Extenguishing Gas / ACTIVE] Consumption: 70 mana points to use, 50 mana points for continuous usage of the skill.

- A skill that allows the caster to cast a fire extinguishing gas.

[Gaseous Combo / PASSIVE]

- Amplifies any Gas Skills.

"Will big sister Rylai be alright?"

"Huh? The five-star informant? Of course, she will be."

"I can tell the same, young girl."

"Ah! Landlady Syakila!"

"Hello, Mister Olive and kind little girl."

"Hello, ma'am!"

My child greeted her with glee, something that made our landlady smile.

The reason why we become accomplices up to a certain extent is my daughter issued a request to our landlady's child and the famously known "five-star informant", Rylai Lux.

"See? You don't need to worry about your big sister, okay?"

"Okay! Please be careful out there, papa."

"I'm off!"

...and that could be the last time I could interact with my daughter.

"RUN!"

"WHAT IS THAT THING!?"

"For that to appear here... Haha, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! WE'RE SCREWED!"

My daughter. My pride and joy. Can you hear me?

Probably not.

But I want to say that I love you dearly.