Author's Note
Well, first i'm sorry for the very long hiatus caused by mix of school things, sickness, and a series of vacation. and also sorry for the very short chapter even after a long break.
The next thing is about update time. i will promise you that i will try to update at least once per two weeks. after counting my free time and possible urgent things.
That's all for now, again i'm pretty sorry for all things.
Happy reading!
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Arc 1 Chapter 4: First View!
“Wow! The game is so real!” shouted Anna.
The trio just got out of the starting tavern, upon stepping out of the door, their eyes shined on the view on front of them.
They now at Noire city, one of the famous starting spot for beginners, famous for its unique town atmosphere that combine the meaning of ‘Fantasy’ and ‘Sci-Fi’.
Tall black building with neon lighting shaped like ancient symbol and inscribing, robotic horse pulling electric carts, and people wearing semi futuristic armor. And on the sky, the famous ‘Skyriders’ soared in the sky with their Cydragons.
“Now I see why this is so popular, even gods don’t have place like this.” Lyka said with amazement.
“Ah! Lyka! Look, that’s the Skyriders!” Anna couldn’t hold her excitement.
“Beautiful..” Aqua murmured.
They watched the Skyriders flying in formation. Some of them flew close to the ground, showing their shiny Cydragon’s armor. The audience watching shouted cheers when they passed.
After a series of tricks and stunts, all of the Skyriders flew together and their Cydragons roared in unison, shocking the entire audience, including Anna that quikcly jumped behind Lyka.
“I-I’m s-sca-scared, but this is fun!”
With the end of the show, people expected that the Skyriders will soon return to their duty, so many people started to pack their belongings and prepared to leave. But soon one of the Skyriders flew to the ground.
This particular Skyrider could be easily recognized as the leader, with his white shiny armor and giant sword on his hand, his face is covered with a dragon looking helm. He rode the biggest Cydragon in the group, with two guns mounted on the wings and reinforced red metallic scales on the belly part. But the most noticeable features on the Cydragon is its horns, that shaped exactly like the Noire city emblem.
“Attention adventurers! Sorry for the sudden announcement. But I would like to inform to all adventurers on the Noire City that we, the ‘Keeper of History’, ‘Ouroboros’, and ‘Gloria’ will hold a festival in three more days .”
Even before the announcement finished, many whispering could be heard between players.
“Festivals? By the top three guild of Noire City?”
“Hey, could this be a joke?”
“You idiot, the one announcing is the guild leader himself, The famous Skyrider Lan.”
“Let’s inform our guild, this could be a chance to promote ourselves”
“What?! It’s only been three weeks since the official release and they already rich enough to hodl a festival?!”
And many different whispers filling the crowd, most of them showed excitement, others were confused. The rumored festival needed an astronomical amount of money (for newbies at least) and it only been three weeks since the official release of the game ‘Progress’.
But the confusion only showed in the total newbie faces. After all, it’s the top three guild, that already on equal standing with Noire City Government.
“Details regarding some of the events cannot be said, but one of the main event will be a full training and tutorial for new players, guided by high rank member of the three guild. The tutorial will also include an open Tournament, Classes Guide, and lectures on the world of ‘Progress’. All player, especially the new ones, are encouraged to participated in the event. I, Landerson, the Guild Leader of the Keeper of History, wish you to come as well.” With the announcement over, Lan and the other Skyriders left the square.
This announcement cause even more uproar than the last one. The reason is clear though. ‘Progress’ is a game without tutorial or any guide at all, with the reason being ‘to add realism’.
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“Yes, finally I can stop my cycle of delivery quest!”
“Maybe they will also show us on how to get a rare job?”
“I hope my teacher will be Lan! He‘s so dreamy.”
“There’s no way you can get him, he’s too good for you.”
Eventually the audience scattered after several minutes of amazement and excitement for the event. Of course that include the trio of immortals, who’s now on their way leaving the square.
“The guild is really nice, offering training to new players like us.” Anna said.
“Although I can feel the reason may not only to help new players, but to recruit members and making money, at least we have something to look out for.” Lyka said even though her face also has a slight hint of anticipation. “What do you think Aqua?”
“I also… want to go!” Said Aqua with a little excited voice.
The trio went to the Silver Mirror Tavern while chatting about the event, forgetting that they still missing someone.
After arriving at the Tavern and ordering a single room with three beds. Anna, Lyka , and Aqua sat in the room, still chatting about the event. Until Aqua brought up the particular topic.
“Umm.. don’t we forget someone?”
“Really? Who?” The other two said in unison, before instantly remembered of the person. “Sylver!”
Lyka hurriedly took out a phone that part of a player basic utilities. She checked the message before breathing in realief.
“It’s okay, I found him.” Lyka said while pulling out a digital map, she points to an area south of Noire City, a field encircled with mountains. “He’s there, apparently one of the gods decided to give him some training.”
“Huh! Can you brought Sylver here Lyka? I want to play with Sylver too!” Anna begged Lyka.
“I’m sorry, for this one I can’t.” when Lyka said that, Anna started to cried.
“Waawaaa!!!, I want to play with Sylver!” cried Anna.
Lyka sighed, while Aqua just confused looking at the crying ‘child’. Anna’s crying became louder and louder.
“Anna , please keep quiet. Sylver will come.”
“R-really? P-promise?” Anna tried to hold back her tears.
“Yeah, promise. He always come back right? The training shouldn’t be very long.”
“Yay! I wait then! I will train too!” Anna backs to her usual cheerful self.
Lyka and Aqua just sat and smiled at the cute act of the supposedly 15 years old girl, who is like daughter waiting for her father to go home.
“Did she always like this?” Aqua whispered to Lyka.
“Yeah, only if Sylver suddenly go. I’m sorry about it, usually she is a smart and reliable girl.”
“it’s okay, It’s nice to see someone pure like her.” Aqua gaze at the cheerful Anna who is currently bombarding Lyka with questions.
‘So this is what they call ‘warmth’. ’ She thought.
Before this, her only friends are gods, but they didn’t come often because of her two years quarantine. Now she met Anna and Lyka, her very first two friends.
‘I wonder what kind of person Sylver is…. I only met him during the briefing.’
They continue to chat for hours until almost midnight, when the drowsiness debuff started to hit them. They getting ready to go to the bed with Anna fell asleep first, followed by others. Until only the sounds of crickets could be heard.
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Author's Note (Again)
So how the chapter? i made it only in a few hours so the grammar is pretty much repeating and boring (Sorry for that).
This chapter get into more of the character personality (General personality at least) and the first view of the cities of 'Progress'.
Well, because i don't know anything else to talk about. So i just end it here and will be start working on the next chapter (will be longer of course!).
Like always, critics and reviews are highly appreciated. Goodbye!