Distribution
You Have Been Promoted To: Unique Mature Cell
Trial Period Expired
You will be sent to “The Garden” in 48 Days
“”Phew… I finally did it.””, I sighed.
After spending almost a complete month, I was able to farm 270 Points. This was possible because of the discovery of that “flow”, which led to an unbelievable number of nutrients. It was similar to an entrance from where all nutrients came. This reminded me of my days at the supermarket when we’re on sales during the weekends. Those days when every customer would buy till they dropped.
“”How nostalgic. I wish I could have a chat with Josh just to thank him for everything he’s done for me.”” I muttered. He used to help me a lot during those stressing times.
In this case, cells were the customers. Agglomerations of them could be seen, however, there were also plenty of viruses. When I first saw this, I was cautious. There’s no way that this could be happening. In spite of the amount of viruses, lots of cells were still alive. At least 60% of those cells were capable of defeating the Virus Type A’s species and there weren’t many of them left. Thinking so, I decided to steer clear of that “entrance” and stay at the place I’d been all the time.
“”That’s too good to be true”” I thought. Besides, I had other things to take care of.
It seems I was promoted to another type of cell when I upgraded all the abilities. I thought that my stats should be balanced, so I believe I made the right decision. “”Balance makes perfect””. What a great statement. I think I heard it when I was going on a diet. If not, I hope I’m not the only one to believe this.
“”But… Trial Period Expired? The Garden?”” This came as a surprise to me. Another place?
Leaving this new place aside, my assumption so far is that the place I’m currently in is a tree. An enormous tree.
The first reason is the trails of light on the space from the orbs. All of them follow a path, which I assume starts in the “roots” and ends up in the leaves. As I’ve confirmed the “roots'' is the entrance, I’ll keep this name. Furthermore, this premise leads to an explanation of an unknown phenomenon that’s been happening recently. Cells are disappearing, being dragged by an updraft after reuniting all together, and it’s been happening periodically.
“”The “Garden” was the reason after all. I had some doubts about the idea, but this announcement only strengthens my beliefs.”” I deeply thought.
I assume that “The Garden” is above this area. I decided to call it “the leaves” as I couldn’t think about anything else, so I lets just leave it at that. Afterwards, I decided to go back to my previous spot in order to continue farming.
“”Though it is boring, there’s nothing else to do.”” I sighed. Honestly, at that moment I wished I had some cards or my mobile phone, I really missed electronic devices the most. However, because I‘d expected I would lose my sanity after a few weeks due to loneliness, I thought this “farming” process wasn’t that bad. By the time I arrived at my destination, I’d set my goal. That’s to get stronger.
During these 48 Days I’ve decided that I won’t be slacking off. Not at all, I need to keep absorbing nutrients because I don’t even know where I’m in exactly. Everything I’ve said is a mere theory and, in the worst case scenario, I could die due to unawareness.
<<24 Days Have Passed>>
“Virus Type B” Is Destroying Your Membrane
40% Chance to defend
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Do you wish to increase your chances? Cost: 10 Energy → +10%
YES/NO
“”YES””
“”God damn it! How am I so unlucky? A new type of virus?!”” I shouted.
Some days before I decided that it could be a good idea to get closer to the roots, as the number of orbs considerably increases. However, the moment I checked my surroundings, I saw a giant green ball, similar to a bowling one. Compared with the Virus Type A, this one didn’t use it’s tongue to attack, it used its whole body. As it came rolling at an insane speed, I didn't have enough time to prepare.
“”It’s too heavy. How am I supposed to win?”” I groaned in my insides. I didn’t have many fights until now cause I’d always been able to avoid them, but this one is different. I got nowhere to run away. The gigantic bowling ball kept pushing and didn’t stop at all. All orbs that were nearby run away and I was left alone. Thankfully, no other viruses were close.
At present, I have 750 Energy and 2106 Points. I had been farming non-stop, as I don’t have the need to rest cause my body can function at its peak just with energy. I planned to save up as many points as I could before going to “The Garden”, but this was an emergency.
Though the notification said that I had a 40% chance, I had discovered that this doesn’t work the way this “system” says. The “Energy reduced” section that appears at the end of each fight didn’t mean what I first thought. It wasn’t damage nor the consumption of additional energy to increase the chances I had, it was the loss of energy during a fight.
I discovered this not so long ago. While farming, I was attacked by a Virus Type A which seemed bigger than others. At the beginning I was confident, as I had already fought 3 of them, but this confidence disappeared after the fight. I felt tired, more than before the battle. This was the reason:
“Virus Type A” Has Been Absorbed
You have lost 20 Energy and have produced 30 Points
Energy Reduced → 40-60
While fighting, I consumed a lot of energy and noticed that, by increasing my chances, not only my energy consumption was less, but also my membrane grew. It felt as if I’d consumed cell steroids. “”What a cheat-like way to win fights.”” You may think. Despite this, there was a limit: 30% chance increase. I knew this because I’d been observing other cells.
Everytime one cell was being attacked, some kind of glow emerged from its membrane. As I had also experienced this, I already knew that was the ”chance increase” visual effect. I stated that the limit is 30% because I have never seen a cell shine more than 3 times.
Having this in mind, I didn’t think twice.
Do you wish to increase your chances? Cost: 100 Energy → +10%
YES/NO
“YES!”
I invested all the points I had at the same time and used 100 Energy to get another +10% chance. All my abilities went straight up to rank B and, suddenly, a notification appeared.
You Have Been Promoted To: Unique Superior Cell
Please, Select One Of The Following Skills
Time Was Frozen
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Name: Luke
Being: Unique Superior Cell
Energy: 650/1.000.000
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Speed: B (0/2300)
Metabolism: B (0/3500)
Energy Consumption: B (0/1600)
Membrane: B (0/4000)
Points: 1260
Speed: Movement speed. Current Multiplier X3
Metabolism: Efficiency of energy production. Current: 0.75 Energy/nutrient
Energy Consumption: Amount needed to survive. Current: 0.05/nutrient
Membrane: Ingest nutrients/Defend. Current: 3 Nutrients/bite - 55% Chance to defend