Alphon: “Cruel man, I would have-”Nao: “Don’t care. Besides, it’s better this way.”Alphon: “If you say so.”Arc: “Have you decided what to do with that artifact?”I take out that freezing orb from my pocket while making sure my hands are covered by a magic shield. Arc: “You’re gotten to the point where that daily exercise won’t reward points anymore. The method of helping your friends will be harder to achieve with your points.”Nao: “…No, I won’t let them become like Anthony. I’ll continue to learn magic and save points to give to my friends.”Alphon: “Heh, I agree. Who knows what could happen if you gave this to one of them. Put it with the others, it will be good target practice.” I get off the bed and go to my closet. Within is a black box with the 3 artifacts I’ve found so far. On the box is a rune symbol for defense. I really need to learn a better way to hide these. I kneel down and begin reciting the words Alphon taught me but…Nao: “Um, what’s the code again?”Alphon: “F
……The only thing that moves is the wind. The only thing that is heard is the distant cars. No one dares to make move, not yet. I get ready with paralysis and ready for the bell to ring. Trevor: “Okay, I’m bored. You!”And there it is. I knew he couldn’t stand it for long. Trevor throws himself into the crowd and starts unleashing heavy blows on everyone.That momentary distraction causes the few eyeing me to turn around. I run up and touch as many as I can before they notice. Instantly, 5 guys are struck with orange lightning that sends them to the ground shaking. Nao: “Come on, next?”The others not fighting Trevor turn to me. But unlike the others, they take out guns. *FIRING*I quickly put a magic shield. The bullets slide harmlessly down it. That was a close one. Trevors: “Tch, cheap. Hang in there man, I’ll deal with these guys soon.”I look through my shield and see a dozen men already on the ground.Astral: “Take your time, I’m not completely useless against guns.”I sa
……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