[Contract has been sealed! Congratulations! You are now obliged to accomplish your given role to the Pirates] [Quest:] [1. Decipher the hidden runes of the scrolls and present them to Captain Israel and her crews.] [2. Assist Captain Israel and her crews to the golden treasure chest and the mysterious-looking scroll with the name “Lunar” on it.] [Congratulations! You have become a pirate! You have gained four levels! You are now level 5!] [Character Name]: {Kazuto, Arata} [Title(s)]: {Novice} [Species]: {Human} [Occupation]: {Pirate} [Age]: {18-year-old} [Class]: {Thief} [Level 5] {Next Level-> 0/5,000 Experience} [Stat points]-{0} [STR]- 5 [VIT]- 6 [MEN]- 5 [DEX]- 4 [INT]- 5 [LCK]-51 [DMG]- 8 [M. DMG]-2 [CRT]- 0.1% [H. RATE]- 100.% [C. DMG]- 10.0% [DEF]- 5 [P. RES]- 1.0% [M. RES]- 0.0% [EVD]- 1.2% — [Health] --- {50/50 [+1 Hp regeneration per minute] — [Arcana] --- {33/33 [0+1 Arc regeneration per minute]} **** Note: Magic damage and Physical damage based on the
The map I had encoded revealed the layouts of the world, Kepler. It was a massive place where even the puny scroll had to be enlarged so we could easily view the islands. The distance was already computed, so there was no point in us to estimate with our minds. Most importantly, my system combined the two scrolls. Although it consumed the scrolls, we had an idea of exactly where we were supposed to go.Kepler was this habitable world mimicking Earth. But compared to the planet I had lived on, mythical creatures and whatnot resided in this place. And my claim was supported by the existence of a megalodon shark, which should have been extinct by the time humans had already developed. If I had to assume, more mythical beasts would appear. But that was a problem my future self would solve once we crossed our bridge.As I observed the map, five major islands and their names appeared before us, including the treasures where they were marked. Starting from the top left of the map was the grea
“Can I ask you one thing, Captain Israel?”“Hmm?” she hummed to herself.I resumed, “Why are you trusting me? I’m just wondering. I’m not a pirate, just like your crew, but you’re giving me a pass where my opinions would matter. Logically speaking, it would be better if you listened to your crewmates rather than someone you just recently met. You might be up to something, and the two of us neither trust one another.. The next thing that would happen, I might find myself lying on the ground, with a dagger piercing my chest at my back.”“That’s the problem, Arata. I trust you. You might say it’s because of the contract.” Captain Israel shut the door behind her and continued. “But you’re right. That’s one of the few reasons why I’m doing this. I could’ve asked my fellow pirates about my decision, yet I chose you. Don’t worry. I also have fate in them, and their opinions matter. But it seems like you’re more knowledgeable than it seems, especially when it comes to the barrels earlier and d
I told Kirameki all about the Captain, the crew, and the ship. When my sister heard we were transported into another world, her eyes widened in surprise, much like her mouth curling upwards. But Kirameki also cited that she already knew what was happening, considering the change of setting and people in our surroundings.Moreover, I told Kirameki everything, including the map of this world and magic. When I mentioned arcane was real in Kepler, Kirameki couldn’t believe her ears. There was no way for me to show tangible evidence about magic in front of her, thanks to my special abilities, and my system claimed that Kirameki was not a player, so she was exempted from viewing my powers. But amidst the conversation, my sister leaned on me. She bobbed her head and attentively listened to every detail I spoke about, including the treasures. Kirameki never doubted me.“Someday, I will show you the world…” I affirmed, and embraced her fragile arms.Kirameki flashed me a beam and answered, “Yo
After dodging a bullet, Azure finally told me about her position on the ship. She resumed claiming herself to be the second strongest pirate on the ship, which was why Captain Israel trusted her so much… and feared Azure simultaneously. In this world, magic was abundant. However, people who could cast spells were scarce, and pirates weren’t an exemption. I couldn’t gauge the strength of Captain Israel. But judging from her words, Captain Israel could conjure arcane, but not to the extent of what Azure could do.Withal, if Azure was the strongest mage pirate on board, this ship was done for! I had no idea how Kepler operated. But the creature we had faced earlier was an immature shark. A BABY ONE! If the real one came in and chomped us, we had no other means to attack the monster besides running past it or avoiding such an encounter. Even so, that cowardly trick won’t guarantee our safety.But I kept these thoughts inside my head and listened to the explanations running through my surr
………………….A few years ago.Every night, musical notes from the violin’s strings strummed a heavenly tune. Although it woke me up, I still admired the angelic voice of someone familiar paired with a piece out of this world. Although the tone leaned more on the traditional side - as if I was in another world - the melody seemed refreshing and jittery. Then again, I had no idea what I was saying. All I knew was that I fell in love with the music and wanted to hear it more.The person using the fiddle’s bow didn’t come from our neighbours. It was from Kirameki, my sister. As I walked outside our house, she stood in the back and dim alley, with nobody there but a pair of cats as her audience. It was midnight. This was my sister’s prime every time she wanted to practice playing her violin. Fortunately, no man or woman assaulted her. And the notes her instrument sang didn’t wake our fellow residents. Moreover, my sister had an illness. And it prevented her from moving elsewhere. Nonetheless,
“It’s been a long time, Francoise,” I said, and looked at the night sky. “What have you been up to?”Francoise, the pirate, had the face of a sailor. Her eyes were narrowed and pointed downward, almost pointing at each other. She, afterward, growled with disgust as if Francoise had had enough of me.Well, she was a pirate, after all. Although she didn’t act like one, Francoise was still a proud woman of her own. This pirate organisation was filled with lasses. So I didn’t mind those fearsome looks and actually let that dart pleasure my soul and me.After brushing off the idea, I returned my focus to Francoise.“It’s nighttime. Captain Israel wants you to be the one who would serve dinner for the rest of us,” Francoise instructed, as she motioned her head and hands for me to tail.Like what Francoise said, I followed her back like a lost puppy finding a home. We went inside the ship and walked past a few pirates. I caught their eyes, and these people glared in my direction, wanting to
After excreting another exhale, I turned towards the five clueless pirates and uttered, "For starters, what are the ingredients you have here?"All of them shrugged their shoulders. If these pirates could only shower me with question marks, I would've already drowned from it. I massaged my furrowed eyebrows and muttered, "Okay. At least I already expected this to happen. Anyway, bring me whatever you can find that I could use. And by the way, how many people do we need to feed?"Three pirates hurriedly went to the cabinets to grab some food, while Sally, who appeared to be the leader of the deranged pack, and Rudy, her right hand, walked up to me and answered my queries."There are approximately seventy pirates boarding this ship, with Captain Israel included," replied Sally. "Ten older pirates accompanied Captain Israel and Francoise before. But thanks to their expedition, they found us.""Us? What do you mean? And ten people?" I answered. I didn't know how many people should operat