……A new ceiling…I shouldn’t make this a usual occurrence. I look to my side to see Alyson resting at my side. Damn it, I wish she didn’t have to see me like this.Arc: “Don’t move.”…Why?Arc: “Your mana core was strained too much. You…almost died.”…What?Arc: “Your crystal mana center isn’t fully formed. At this stage, too much stress could cause it to rupture and tear you from the inside out.”…Arc: “I’m…sorry. I shouldn’t have recommended it to you. Alphon was right, the speed is not worth it.”It’s…okay. Just leave me alone for a moment Arc.…*Sigh*I try to focus on recovering instead of any negative thoughts.Alsyon: “Nao!?”I move eyes toward the sound. Alyson is sitting up next to the bed with tears in her eyes.Nao: “Hey.”Alyson: “I’m…so glad…I didn’t…”Nao: “I’m sorry Alyson, I’d never want you to experience…loss again.”Alyson: “H-How are you?”Nao: “…I’ll be fine. I just need to stay still and heal.”Alyson: “Good, get some rest. I will be with Deanna downstairs and
???: “Okay, you can guys can stop staring.”“Wow, 2 girls for the price of one.”“Girl doesn’t do that justice, that’s a peak woman.”Alyson: “Are you…an elf.”???: “Oh, so this world knows of my kind? Lucky!”???: “I got the gist of what’s happening and-”“Woman! Help us stop this girl from killing herself and we’ll let you experience some love before we’re forced to kill you.”???: “…As I was saying you guys stink of those bastards.”“Wha-”*SPALT*!!Just…like that? The 5 men chasing me were turned into red stains painting...everywhere.???: “I hate that smell.”???: “Oh, sorry. Let me clean that for you.”In a flash of light, the…stuff that fell on me was gone.???: “Hi, my name is Prisha. What’s your name?”Alyson: “Aly…son…”Prisha: “You’re taking this pretty well.”She looks me up and down with those majestic eyes. I’m too paralyzed with fear and confusion to even register the lust within them.Prisha: “You’re hot.”Alyson: “W-What?”Prisha: “Don’t mind the trash and guts, let’
Scan.Nao:Strength: 36Endurance: 34.5Intelligence: 26Charisma: 22Agility: 32.5Magic: 32VSTrevor:Strength: 33*Endurance: 36*Intelligence: 12Charisma: 17Agility: 38*What’s with the asterisk?Trevor: “This is not the best place or audience but I guess it will do.”Nao: “Are you sure you’re okay? I wouldn’t want to beat you when you’re not 100%.”Trevor: “Don’t worry, you’re getting me at my best.”Prisha: “Ohhh, this is getting exciting.”Deanna: “Please Trevor, don’t go too far.”Alyson: “…”Trevor: “Enough talk, start!”Trevor rushes me with a flurry of attacks right from the start. Time to test-*Shatter*Oh…the ring broke. Dozens of punches sink into my face and body before I could even put up a defense. But…it doesn’t hurt as much as before. Nao: “Heh.”Trevor: “?”I push past the assault and punch Trevor in the face but…it doesn’t do much either. Is our two stats really canceling each out?Trevor: “You’ve gotten better but this isn’t enough to get me excited. Where’
Artemis: “Oh please, don’t look at me like that.”Nao: “No. You’re lucky I don’t-”Artemis: “You can’t do anything to me here. It will be just as useless as those shots you took at the ring outside.”Nao: “It will make me feel better though.”Artemis: “But that’s not why you’re here.”Nao: “No, I…need…your help.”Artemis: “You want to make a contract with me? Interesting, what has happened out there to force you to do this?”Nao: “I don’t have enough energy to save my friends so I…need a boost.”Artemis: “Oh yes, my husband’s former friends. How’s Anthony anyway?” Nao: “…In jail.”Artemis: “…I see. He was one of the better ones. He even reminded me a bit of…him.”She gets off the recliner and approaches me. Long violet hair flows in the wind and those seductive purple eyes drill into me. I wish I had enough mana to hold a shapeshift, seeing her tower over me is…disturbing.Artemis: “How cute. After everything I’ve done to you…”Artemis: “I almost want to help you for free but that’s
Mat: “Tallow? Holy crap!”Velo: “Your arms! Are they better now?”Tallow: “More than better, I can finally help.”Vale: “No you don’t!”Vale stops attacking me and bum rushes Tallow but I know they can’t do anything.Nao: “0%”I catch my breath as the spikes remove themselves from my neck. This battle is over.Tallow: “Freeze.”Instantly, all of the Vales turn into living Popsicles.Tallow: “I don’t know how long that will last. Let us get out of here.”Tallow frees everyone while I get Arc and Artemis back. I have to make sure they don’t see Artemis though.Artemis: “I guess that artifact wasn’t completely useless.”Yeah, I guess some artifacts need the right type of person to work.Artemis: “Those types tend to be fickle. Hurry and leave before it changes its mind to help us.”Tallow: “Are you okay Nao?”Tallow offers a hand and I happily take it with my free hand.Nao: “Yeah, thanks for saving us.”Tallow: “Welcome, but if it wasn’t for you, I won’t have gotten this far.”*Crack*O
???: “Wake up, we have some annoying company.”…Huh?Nao: “Prisha? Isn’t it still nighttime?”Prisha: “No, the sun is almost up. Enough about that, we have a problem. You all need to get up and go now.”My senses start to awaken from their slumber. I think…I understand what she means.“Exit the building now or we’ll be forced to come inside!!”Sirens and yelling can only mean one thing. I mentally slap myself. Were we so exhausted that we didn’t think the police would show up? Of course they would, crazy people hijacked a hospital. I’m surprised they took so long. Prisha: “Should we fight our out?”Nao: “No! We have enough to deal with, we don’t need law enforcement after us too. Wake up everyone else first.” After 10 minutes of getting everyone up, I go to the window to see several police cars around the hospital. Alyson: “God, I hope no one saw me. I can’t avoid losing my job. Not now.”Mat: “Your job is the least of your problems. What if they take us to jail?!”Deanna: “It’s w
……*Yawn*Nao: “What time is it?”I don’t think I’ve ever slept that late into the morning. I look to the clock and notice it’s 2:00pm. Great, now my internal clock is all messed up. Nao: “Ugh.”I feel sore all over. But it’s worth it. I can feel power surging through me, more than ever. I almost…want something to happen so I can test it out on someone.I shake those thoughts out of my head. These powers are for protecting people, not indulging in fights.I get dressed for the day and go to the bathroom to fully freshen up. Maybe I should even take a bath. It’s been a while since I’ve relaxed, why not treat myself? But when I go to remove my shirt, I’m astonished at my body. Muscular, lean, and I have a nice six-packed.Nao: “I’m not even using shape shift. I look…really good.”*Flex**Flex*Nao: “Hehehe, I never thought I would look this good normally. I wonder what’s the best way to show this off.”But my eyes return to my face and I remember why it doesn’t really matter at the e
“He’s right, no one should have that kind of power.” “Yeah, enough is enough.” “I knew that family was suspicious. Like, how did they get magic anyway?” “Maybe by blood sacrifices or making deals with the devil! “The church was right?!” Nao: “Alyson, you need to leave.” Alyson: “Yeah, no witch hunt for me please. Be careful, Nao.” She gives me a quick kiss on the cheek and leaves the restaurant. Thankfully, no one seems to notice her leaving. If only I had equipped illusion or maybe made an invisibility item. But I didn’t, I need to work with what I got. I try to get back to work and keep up appearances. I struggle to stifle the urge to run home. I know Alyson has a defensive charm but will that be enough? I steady my breath and calm myself. I need to continue working, I can’t afford suspicion here. As soon as I return to my position, I see Ethan mindlessly working. I guess I’m not the only one working through the worry. Seeing Trevor like that would be shocking. He may