After my meeting with a weirdo guy named Ren, I go straight to the deep forest to experience grind. Bug monsters and low-level monsters immediately surrounded me. That’s normal because the sun is setting. Nighttime is the perfect time to grind because this is the time when the monsters are the most active. In addition, I spray a special item called “Honey” on my body to attract more monsters. Experience and double gold coupons are also distributed to a new account. Looking back on my first time in the game. I don’t get rewards like this. I guess this is one of the perks new players of the newly updated game get.Without breaking much sweat. I level up to level 10 and acquired some basic skills. My skill tree is mostly empty because I’m still in the middle of thinking about what kind of build this account would have.I already made an extreme STR build. Extreme DEF is the opposite but it's already the build melida has. Id won’t want to be a copycat of her. The extreme build is too sing
Form change. This monster does remind me of my former self. A can see my image of this monster. The powerful unbreakable, ultimate sword, Kaede. Hump… I started to think that I’m some kind of cheater before. For some reason, I felt energy pumping through my body. This feeling is not something I felt before. This is not something I felt before because I became super powerful without breaking a sweat.Could it be this feeling I’m feeling is the feeling of the hopeless? The feeling of knowing that the one in front of me is a hundred miles away from my current level. This fear. Yet, this fear also gives me some kind of excitement. I want to continue fighting.Ever since I woke up this morning my head was spinning. I felt like my life has no destination or goal. I don’t know what to do at all.I overthink and got stuck.But right now, my mind is clearer. The headache I’m having disappeared.My thought only consists of paths on how I’ll defeat this monster.“Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!”Anot
“What the heck is this?!”Rabbit yelled panicking and her hands scratching her head. Looking at the window screen in front of her. She couldn’t believe that the almighty desert worm dragon boss monster they recently added to the game was defeated by a mere level 10 player who just started playing the game on the same day.“Don’t freak out rabbit… In this day and age, this is not odd. For example, remember, that PLayer Kaede did the same to the black dragon. The minimum level to defeat that dragon was supposed to be level 50. But Kaede defeated that black dragon when she was only level 5… with some little twist in someone’s creativity. Anything is possible in this game.”Dog replied and then followed by drinking coffee.Tiger looks at the status of player Aki and navigates all the spots where she goes in the game before challenging the boss monster. Nothing suspicious. There is no cheating that happened. It's pure skills.“That girl does her preparation before battling the boss monster
Monday was the most hated day of the students especially those students who were prepared to be alone like Kaede. After the stormy weather these past days, The sun shone brightly. This was good news to plenty of people but for Kaede, it wasn’t. Sunlight is the introvert's enemy. Kaede hated it so much and there is nothing she could do.“I wish the world is colder. Raining is bad. I wish for cloudy weather with a cold breeze. That’s the perfect weather.”Kaede monologues while her eyes gazing high up to the clear morning sky. She looks optimistic about what the day has to offer. The stress building up on her shoulder cease to exist after she got the blood-racing battles with the boss monster the other night.Video games reduce stress in the following ways: Video games are engaging and enjoyable, which reduces stress. Gaming results in dopamine secretion, which makes you feel good. Video games present a challenge and reward you for overcoming it, which leads to feelings of competence.G
Today is exhausting, but I have to at least do my duty at least once a month.I just arrived at her house with some groceries in my hand. I never thought that the grocery is packed today. Probably it's because of the typhoon.I placed the groceries in the kitchen and go straight into cooking. For tonight I’m going to cook curry. Curry is good and getting more tastier every time you reheated it. I planned to cook something that will last for two days. I think the dish won’t spoil since I’ll keep them in the fridge. Why I’m worried? I already tried this many times.“Hmmm~”Humming as I chop the vegetables and step by step followed the cookbook. Curry is a household staple. There is no way I would mess this up.…I made a mouthful of scoop to taste.“Ummm… Well, don’t taste so bad and not super good.”I would rate this food three out of five stars.I took another scoop and this time placed it atop popping hot rice. The smell got good. They said curry and rice match perfectly like fried c
Acquiring my new weapon will take quite some time. Speaking from experience. Umi’s forging skill is the best and her design was stylish too. Her design is nothing extravagant, putting it into words it's simple and cool. As the saying says, simple is the best.Moving on, I’m quite interested in the third floor. It’s the area newly added to the game. I saw some pictures like giant rain forests and stormy islands that can be explored. Can’t wait to reach that area when I became level 100.There is a level cap entering floors. The first floor is exclusive only to players level 50 and below. 51 above can enter the second floor after they defeated the boss monster at the gate. Lastly, for now, the third floor is exclusive for levels 100 and above.Logging out and using my old account would give me a free pass to explore the third floor. But I decided to start over again, I don’t want to use that account for quite some time.From the bushes, bug monsters bounced up for an ambush. But that’s
After the misunderstanding, Ren and I sat down at the forest safe zone and share some meat sandwiches. Virtual sandwiches don’t make someone’s stomach full, but we can experience their taste. And that’s the most important part. I love it. This sandwich is something I personally created in the game.In each area or biome, there are one or two safe zones where players can stay and rest. This is also referred to as a campfire since this safe zone always has camp fire within it. The zone cannot be crossed by monsters and HP naturally increases just by sitting near the camp.Looking at his face again, I kinda feel bad a little for accusing of him a pervert. He turned his gaze on me and I dodge away. Making eye contact with a boy I didn’t know is oddly hard. Anyways, I can’t deny that his quite a looker. Not someone that will have a fans club in school, but someone who like a hidden gem or unpolished diamond. His hair is kinda unkept and untidy. I’m sure he looks handsome if he groomed hims
Just like that, I set up my first date. I logged out after saying those words like a heroine in some novel. I made a very cute appearance in front of him too.Why I’m doing this?!I shouted internally. I took one of my pillows and cover my face that’s burning red.“Ren! Ren! Ren!”Ren might be thinking that I’m some kind of weirdo. I bet he is thinking of me that way already.*Ding!* My phone rang and when I check it an unknown number was viewed in my notification. After clicking the notification message saying (“This is Ren”) appeared. I replied back saying (“Got it.”) and immediately I got a reply (“Sorry, I won’t be available tomorrow. Saturday is the only day I’m available. Before we go out could you please help me first.”)What should I say now? My inexperience in emailing other males is kicking. Having a man in my life is one way to enjoy my teenage years. Should I be playing with him with words? No, that’s not it, what if he straight up thinks I’m a weirdo?Being honest will be
Night after school hours, I go straight to Tokyo Metropolitan Hospital to visit Yunami. I send my phone number to Yunami online and using my email she can message me if she is awake. Knowing that he is awake for the tonight, I rushed to rent a cab to see her and make an apology. What I did to her and her mother last time must’ve upset both of them. I should explain myself properly. Lying is the only way. I can’t definitely tell them that my heart is broken as the reason why I rushed back home to cry.At this rate, I became a blunt liar.I heaved a deep breath to refresh before meeting Yunami in her room. Thankful, today the elevator wasn’t broken. I’m still hesitant as I grab the door nob. But there is no turning back now.The door make a clicking sound and there I saw Yunami reading a fashion magazine. Beside her was her mother who gave me a nod greeting me.“I’m so sorry for the last time…” I bowed my head immediately.“No worries here. There‘s probably some sort of emergency that h
Ren came here just to ask me for something. All of the time we spend together. Time we smile and laugh together. The time we both share together. All of those times as if they all disappeared into ashes.Alice thought while walking together with Yuki Harusaki back to their office. As for this time, Yuki was anxious about her sister's mood, because usually, Alice will never make such an unpleasant face to anyone. Alice always remains her calm demeanor and acts in her code of conduct all the time.“Big sister… Big brother is just…”“I know… His blinded by love. Love is the most twisted curse there is. Anyone whose enveloped by this curse is destined to do stupid things. Just like those others surrounding him.”Alice then heaved a deep breath and stretched her arms upward. Her piercing blue eyes connect to Yuki. Blue eyes that resemble the blue sky.Yuki don’t know if she will be terrified or glad seeing those eyes of hers. Whenever Alice made this specific wide glance, Yuki knows that s
After three days of crying and reflecting in my bedroom, I immediately went back on my feet and accepted the reality. There is nothing I could do about it after all. Human emotions are not meant to be controlled by someone. I can’t control Ren’s feelings.If Ren and Kanna were in love with one another. There is nothing I could do about it. Remembering my past conversation with Noah. I heard stories that Ren is desperate in his research to save someone special. Ren doesn’t notice girls in love with him because he already has someone in his heart.Putting all of the things I know about Ren. It all started to make sense.Ren landing himself an actress is a surprise. Ren is cool, but he's not someone I can see as actor material. No, I think he is, but not in the pretty boy section. Ren is masculine and cute in a strong way. Kind and nice, and looks younger than his age...“Why am I still thinking about that man?!”*Slam!*I slammed my head on the table. I hate these dark thoughts. Please
Tokyo metropolitan general hospital. The hospital where Clover is currently confined in. Upon entering the hospital I saw people in various circumstances. Most of them are grieving in the waiting area and others in joyous expressions. This is a hospital what should I expect? Most of the despair and hope can usually be found in this place.I don’t want to waste more time and go straight to the information desk and asked about the room of Yunami Kanade. That’s Clover’s real identity. The nurse asked for an identification card and after I handed my student ID.“Miss, do you have some sort of special request? Yumani’s room is not allowed for visits without permission.”“Oh, I do have…” I get my smartphone in my pocket and presented an email about my visit personally sent by Yunami Kanade.After some checking the nurse told me the room and inform The girl that she have a visitor coming.Yunami’s room is on the 10th floor. So high. Now that I think about it this hospital does look more like
Today is the day. Who am I kidding? I’m just excited to go back as Blackraven in the game. My imagination was filled with cool things to do. I would say that I was very very busy that last day. First, I had the training with Clover, hanging out with Yuki in the game and in real life, Consoling Ren, and laying down a proper build for this account.No wonder my grades in school are plummeting down the slope.My build is already complete and I’m going for an assassin build inspired by the Fuyuno and Tenjo, but, of course, with my own twist. I want to look like some kind of mysterious underground player. Something similar to a bad-ass anime character that stole the show every time he appeared on the screen.Everything is done. My visualization of my character and what I could do or my abilities.“Calling Blackraven!”The referee called and I hopped into the small stadium in a random town on the second floor.Each town and city will only have ten chosen players to participate in the sword
Urgg… What is this feeling? I feel like everyone is not being trusted by me lately. It's not that I'm doing something so obvious that would make them untrustful of me. Ren and Clover can just tell me what’s on their mind, but they always want me to go through some stuff to find my answer. Talk about a hassle. The class was lively as ever. Groups of people flock together and talk about their interests. Right now, I am surrounded by a group of normies. It's not that I hate it. Well, I don’t hate talking about girl stuff sometimes. Darma, popular boys, actors, actresses, the most handsome school, and more. I laugh about it because I barely know anything about what they're talking about. “Kaede, there is a rumor that a hot guy in the second year really likes you.” “Gosh, nothing like that is happening in my life,” I replied to my classmate, who I don’t know. I usually called her friend A in my mind though. Not very interesting. The guy I’ll be dating is a competent guy who can do thin
Days after. I’m back in "Fantasy world online" as Kaede. I never thought that I’ll be coming back as Kaede in this game. Not in my wildest dreams. I thought I’ll stay as Aki and have a long long adventure together with Ren. Speaking of Ren, I wonder why he looks so gloomy and desperate. I tried to cheer him up, but I feel like I was being pushed away. It was like Ren is having a problem that he cannot tell me. Urggg… It pissed me off. Why is he always like that? Sharing his problems with me is fine. I’m willing to listen day and night.Could it be that Ren doesn’t fully trust me yet? After all the shits that we went through together.Thinking about things that I could not control will only lead to despair. I should heave a sigh and try to relax. I’ll focus on what I can do for now.Right now, I’m in a second-floor mountain area with Clover. I'm here because of the promise I made to her not long time ago. She wanted me to teach her how to fight like me. I could teach the basics and how
Hello, I’m a former middle school student Kaede Kishimoto. Today I’m here at the popular free apartment with zero security deposit and zero rent.Its build with concrete blocks, something like river rock. It comes with a bed, but the drawback is that it's way thinner than I usually use back home. I’m not in the place to complain about it.It's also equipped with a toilet. I was happy because I can have some privacy within it. As a modern kid, I’m concerned about my hygiene.I can call this place a bargain, the rent is zero after all.It’s worth mentioning that it comes with breakfast and dinner. The food here is quite nice. I don’t know what kind of meat I was eating, but for anyone living a year in this world, you’d find it delicious.Now, let's talk about this apartment's reassuring security. Just look how sturdy these walls and iron bars are. No thief would look at this and want to get in.But ama
“My creation has destroyed… What kind of human are you? I believe your not the hero.”Astonished on what his body became stiff for a brief moment. He then cleared his throat and compose himself again.“... You got me there… Time to get serious.”That’s a useless people catchphrase.A huge purple magic circle appeared on the ground. From the magic circle, an undead witch appeared.“Come forth, my creation… Great mage from hundred years. Witch Marian.”“This is bad Kaede, that undead has a dense magical presence on it.”Alicia warned.The magical presence it has is indeed powerful. I can feel it on my skin. Its magical presence is as terrifying as its rotten face.I still have lots of Mp with me. I better make use of it.“Fire Sword!”My sword sliced his creation once again in half.“This can’t be…