Max Stats in the Apocalypse

Roger knew how crucial the cultivation method was on modern Earth. That was why he could see that there would be people in the near future that would try to covet the method, putting his people in danger.

However, Roger knew that it would not be too hard to negate. With the training, he could build it as well as the team-building of the founding members of the gang. And using team building, he could fortify their relationship with each other.

But, what would be the team building's use? Well, it was to take advantage of the distress signal that would warn everyone if they got into danger in the near future.

"Distress signal is important, so be sure to remember that all of you just have your backs. If I am not around, or my family is in danger, you should use that distress signal."

Fortifying their loyalty to him was the purpose of the introduction of the distress signal. Why? Well, showing that he cared for them would deeply caress their hearts.

Roger showed that he cared for his people, and their loyalty to him would be driven by that as well.

"What would be the distress signal like?" Roger stated, looking at everyone with anticipating eyes. But they didn't know how to answer him.

Roger already knew it, but he was just trying to get their interest in the distress signal.

"Distress signal will be about internal energy. In the cultivation method, the flow of your internal energy would be similar to that of each other. Hence, you would know if someone is in danger if you suddenly notice a different structure of internal energy flow."

They raised their eyebrows as they heard what Roger said. It wasn't clear, but Roger slowly explained it.

"If you practice the cultivation method, you will be able to discern if a person in front of you is using the same method or even has the internal energy needed for cultivation," Roger stated, looking at them with a calm face.

He then continued, "Try looking at the person beside you. Try inspecting their bodies and the flow of energy. You will see what I am talking about."

Everyone nodded and then followed what Roger said. They intently inspected the person beside them, and a few seconds later, they didn't see one.

However, a small percentage of them saw something, and they called everyone's attention.

"Oh! BOss was right. I can see it. The blue-like flow of energy in his body. I can see it."

Everyone focused on what Roger told them and just intently observed everyone. And just as their eyes widened their senses, they noticed that what Roger said was really real. 

Mark gasped and then faced Roger. 

"Boss, it was real! How come we have a specialty?" Mark asked.

"Specialty? Ah... The advantage an Awaken has." Roger muttered, then nodded to Mark. "Yeah, it could be like that, but it will only work at the Qi. If their energy is not Qi, you will not be able to see it."

Roger took everyone's attention back to him with a clap and then continued with his lecture.

"The distress signal. How will you send a distress signal?" Roger raised a question, but no one answered. He then smiled and continued, "To forcefully flow the energy in the surrounding. Instead of taking the energy in, you will send the Qi out of your body with a small property that only you guys know."

"What is it, Boss?"

Roger smirked and continued, "The cultivation method has a unique property that gives identification to any cultivation method. So, to do this, you just have to use your concentration to locate the unique property."

Roger demonstrated what he was talking about. Instead of explaining how to do it, he showed how it was done.

"It will be easy if you see this."

Roger's body started to be at rest, and slowly, his skin reddened. They were startled at first, but as Roger released red particles into the air that weren't visible to the naked eyes, their bodies started feeling goosebumps.

Then, their eyes fell on Roger, who was as if visible to them, even if some at the back couldn't see him well.

"Boss! I finally understand!" One Awaken shouted in excitement and did what Roger demonstrated.

"Ah... So that was it..."

When someone showed what the mysterious property was, they initially located what the mysterious property was in their body.

***

After teaching the distress signal, Roger assessed them one by one to learn what kind of move would give them the most benefits. He offered them only one move per person and at the same time to master it. 

All of them were different from each other as they had different specialties in fighting, but what was similar to them was that all of them were under Roger's knowledge.

What knowledge meant was that it was under a Skill. Hence, when Roger taught them to them, it would give them the chance to hone it as a Skill.

And if the move became a Skill, they would be able to perform it without any worries.

After a week and on the final day of the training, Roger inspected their bodies to see if there was a difference in them. He couldn't see any obvious differences between their previous and current selves, but he knew something had changed in them.

Roger knew that their bodies were boosted, but the difficulty in seeing it might be because of his standards.

Roger compared their bodies with their past selves and finally realized that their bodies gained more Qi and their fighting spirits were drastically raised. It was surprising to see, but as he focused to see their fighting spirits, he could only shake in shock.

'I didn't think that they were hiding this inside. This could be the most shocking progress I have witnessed in all of my life.' Roger thought, then returned his gaze to them.

"Congratulations on successfully finishing your training. You can now all go back to your families and just wait for the next meeting." Roger said.

"Thank you, Boss!"

Roger closed his eyes in satisfaction and then nodded. He then led everyone to the foot of the mountain and went back to their neighborhood.

The founding members waved their hands at him as soon as they parted ways. And with that, Roger saw that they finally believed in him. It was a sign that he should continue his goals.

***

Months later, Roger attended his graduation at the auditorium of their school. The place was so crowded that no space could fill up the auditorium from the excitement people had. He could only shake his head in disbelief and just continue with the flow afterward.

Roger was not expecting anything from his graduation. Just a ceremony and recognition of them, graduating, that was all. He was just silently watching everyone get excited about their lives.

He had nothing negative to say about them. In fact, he was enjoying watching them since it might be the life his children could have had they lived on Earth.

'But sadly, they live in a harsh world.' Roger said to his heart and just sat and listened to the speech the principal was making.

He listened to every speech until the recognition started. His family was there, looking at him as he was called to the stage.

He wasn't at the top of his batch, but even still, he graduated with an average grade. But the school's recognition had a different effect on him.

They all looked at him with different gazes. Some were still afraid, but what most clouded the crowd was Roger's confidence.

They just looked at him, accepting the award and then recognizing him. Then, after it, Roger just went down the stage and returned to his seat.

"Congrats." Yuno suddenly said, who was just sitting beside Roger.

Roger raised an eyebrow as he didn't notice Yuno. He might have missed him, or he just didn't care. Any of the both.

"Ah. Yeah, you too." Roger responded with a smile.

Yuno scoffed and then noted Roger's achievements in his life. He was surprised that at his age he would achieve those things that were rare for someone like their age.

"So, you'll record yourself in the Hunter Association?" Yuno asked.

Roger nodded and then expressed his sentiments towards his achievements.

"But all of that was nothing compared to what you have done for me. If you were not there, I would not be able to achieve these things." 

Yuno snickered, then pushed Roger's shoulders. Roger just looked at him with a surprised expression.

"What the..." Roger muttered, then just shook it off. "Anyway, I am really grateful for what you have done to me."

Roger smiled sincerely, and that slightly pushed Yuno to smile as well.. And when Yuno was called, Roger cheered loudly, which even made Yuno embarrassed about what he did.