Dragon Witch Online, as many called it 'DWO,' is a popular MMO around the world with its main server, a Japanese one. This online features 'you' as the main character who plays different jobs and stories you write.
Me? I'm just a 27 year old woman who is unmarried, a science teacher of a high school and always plays for the money.
2 reasons: because I have a sick niece to raise and I'm just bored.
That's why I was known to be the weakest champion, because I play through underleveled.
In my log:
[I hastily go into quest after buying weapons at level 1.
I entered the dragon king's home at level 23, despite it requiring level 50.
I won the story and play PVP on others who are at their highest level.
And I was titled from the weakest hero to the weakest champion.]
Coincidence? I don't think so. I think it was luck.
And now here I am.
I was facing a player who is level 202 as I was level 71. His ID is known to be 'BlackRice' and his class is a Paladin. My class is currently a healer since I turned on auto heal and regen.
He appears handsome as all the teenage girls and adult women are squealing with lust and pleasure.
As I have more fans cheering for me, BlackRice has the girls cheering for him. Since I'm a tactical person who plays smart, I decided to wait for my moment.
As for the battlefield, it's a castle and I'll tell you why it's covered with a lot of webs all over the walls and pillars.
"Heh, the weakest champion? What BS am I hearing? Are these webs for show or are they obstacles? Whatever, I have won."
"Hmph, you do realise that I'm a support type and you're an fighting type of class. That's why I have 20% chance of winning as well as 80% chance of lu-"
"God, woman! Speak properly!"
Guess I just bored the kid to death after stating what'll happen. But I'll put it in a nutshell.
"You're already dead."
"What!?"
What he forgets is that I attached these webs to my fingers by bringing the castle down with him.
The noise is so loud, yet it's worth beating this student of mine.
Just because I'm in my late 20s, doesn't mean that I lost by default. I've seen older men solo their way through this game.
His HP has dropped to 0, meaning that he's dead in the game, but lose in real life.
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5th August, 2XXX
11:20, Morning
"'BloodyMary666' has moved her way to the semifinals folks! And that's how tactically the weakest person gets! ANOTHER VICTORY IN A ROW EVERYBODY!"
The announcer cheered while raising my arm which had the crowd cheering for me. Ehehehe… I usually put up a straight face when it comes down to playing games.
And now I'm embarrassed!
The crowd even chanted my username, it makes me blush!
Now I have to see my student, Akane, Touma. And he doesn't look too pleased when he loses the battle.
"Man! I can't believe it! Beaten by my own teacher!"
"Eh? Akane-san. I didn't mean to embarrass you. I was just doing this to earn a raise."
That's my answer as I said earlier; I play this MMO for the money and nothing else, but I'm glad to have this experience in this game.
"Nah. I'd like to thank you. These fangirls are getting on my nerves. Anyway, sensei, how's your niece?"
I guess Touma is actually glad that he has lost the fight. Maybe he wanted to be free more than winning. But that question...
"I'd rather not talk about it…"
I was hoping to help her out, but I can't explain it in detail.
"Oh, then see you next month, sensei!"
"Bye, Akane-san! And don't forget about that homework I gave out!"
"Geh! Ehh… Yeah! Haha…"
Maybe that homework I spat out has scared my student. My guess is that he didn't do one. At least he has plenty of time to do so, or I'll make him do it after the holidays.
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Hospital
11:55
After I had my tea in the cafe, I decided to visit, like I said earlier, my sick niece. My sister is not a very good person in regards to what happened to my niece, also not a very good parent. That's why I have to raise an only child at a hospital.
"Hm? Who are you?"
She usually asks that question with a soft tone when it comes down to hearing bells ringing on a door.
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And there's a reason: she's born blind. Blind people are rumoured to have very strong senses, even a living lie detector sometimes.
"It's me, Mari. It's your auntie."
"Ah! Auntie Meru!"
That smile. It's so cute!
And that's my name, Ketsue, Meru. Ketsue, which was actually Ketsueki, means blood in Japanese. So basically Bloody Mary, but me or my niece sounds closer with our forename.
Then again, this is what my life is like. My niece always smiles at me whilst I smile back.
"Hey, auntie. I learned how to do some sign languages for deaf people."
"Really?"
"Yep. Doctor-san has taught me after helping out a boy who needed some help. That's why I did some very good deeds."
That's my niece. A girl who's always doing the right thing to others, even when they need help. I too was comforted by Mari's kindness after I isolated myself away since I hated the idea of socialising with others.
I picked out a couple of items off the bag like souvenirs, giving them out for Mari to feel them.
"Hmm… Ah! It feels soft and fluffy too. A teddy bear!"
"Yep, that's 'Kuma Kazuya' and he'll be your companion. I also bought a CD of our favourite idol!"
I pulled out an earphone and gave one ear for Mari and the other for me. That's why I took a seat after cleaning up my spectacles so I can clearly see what I was doing.
"I know who that is, it's Hanako!"
"Yep. I was hoping if it could soothe our pain and make us smile."
I pulled out a device, insert a disk inside and play it. This time it's a soft and soothing song to play as both Mari and I are resting ourselves onto one another.
"Auntie Meru… I'm scared… Please don't make mom hurt me."
Her mumbles. I did tell a doctor about my sister and not to let her see Mari. That's why I was caring for her more than what an auntie does, but I feel like a mother.
Warm tears…
I had to pat her head and let her sleep for a while.
A couple of hours later, I have to leave a voice message to Mari that I'll be back tomorrow. I know it sounds a bit mean, but I have no choice.
It was until then I'm heading home and doing more stuff at home as a science teacher.
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Meru's house
14:45, Afternoon
Nothing I can do but to just sit here and make my experiment. I was researching on insects and the chemicals as well as the effects it has on a human body.
It may be boring, but that's what I'm interested in doing for education. That's why there's a fascination with what these things do. I also have a statue of a human and organs and did some research on what they are and what origin they got.
Boring, but logical.
That sound of a door. Seems like I left it unlocked.
Tch. Figures. I knew she would show up.
"What do you want, my dear sister."
"Ara. Oh, Meru-chan, you seem depressed when I'm around. Are you happy to see your little sister?"
"Apart from cheating too many times and sexually assaulted both men and children as well as prostituting yourself and abusing your daughter, then it's still a no. What do you want, Maki?"
I said that since she does all that and was planning on doing something awful to her daughter in order to take advantage of her family. Like that's gonna happen.
If she messes with my science equipment, then my things aren't the only ones that'll be broken apart. Crippling that demon is what I needed.
"Don't be like that, big sis. I was wondering if we could have a reunion at Tokyo city."
That childish talk is seriously irritating, it makes me want to commit homicide to a sibling. Why did my parents gave birth to this devil!?
"I'd rather poison myself than hanging out with you. Get out!"
"Aww! Don't be a meanie! Please! I promise that I won't hurt you or anyone!"
Damn it! Why is she begging like a moron!? All she wants is to infiltrate the hospital in order to kidnap someone who is pure!
"No."
"Meru-chaaaaaaan!"
"I said NO!"
God shut up and leave, sister! You have no place to be in there you damn demon!
"Meru-chan… Okay… I'll leave this house. You never look back and see how people change you so-called science teacher."
What? Was I being too harsh? But normally, she was trying to do some horrible deeds.
Then again, she was right about how I never look at how humans change their morals. But What'll happen to Mari-chan if my sister gets to her.
Sighing as I realised that I'm just a stubborn type of girl. Ugh…
"Fine… I'll hang out with you…"
There! Are you happy, Maki!?
Her smile… Why does it look pure!? Even her childish gasp, which I admit that I and other girls gasp like that, but it makes me want to vomit.
"Thank you, Meru, my big sister!"
Geh… Kill me, please...
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Station square
15:05
Now my worries are starting to go up after walking outside together with my younger sister. I did NOT ask for this…
I can see her playing around the city in public while making a fool out of herself and I. Some people might view me as a terrible big sister, due to my arrogance, lonesome personality and the way I speak and treat my own sister.
If my sister was never born, leading Mari to not exist, resulting in me to cover myself and die alone forever.
At least that's one good thing my sister ever does, is by existing.
"Hey, Meru-chan. Don't be like that. I'm sure you might smile for me."
"The reason why I'm here is to keep you from doing any damage to your family member. I even have to keep your husband's mentally stable, since your abusive behaviour has caused him to be bedridden."
Her husband and my brother in law. He's kind hearted and a very successful man who treats me like a sister and was protective of his daughter.
I regret mentioning him.
"Oh that's right! I haven't seen Haru-kun in awhile. I knew you remember my family! I must say, I feel very bad about you… Never been loved by our parents."
I'm not bothered. At least I'm happy with a few people that are by my side. Over 10 years, too late.
We're watching the cars as we're waiting to move across the road. Nothing I can do, but to judge her behaviour.
Huh?
My vision. It's full of bugs. So many bugs and glitches. The glitches are flashing red.
What am I? A computer screen? An AI?
"Hey sister, remember how we had our drinks together."
My head… Why does it feel as if there are actual bugs crawling everywhere inside my brain. Now I'm getting a splitting headache and a stomach ache…
"It'd be funny to be a prank, buuuuut… You didn't read the poison."
So many 0s and 1s…
Wait! Did she say 'poison?' On my tea!? WHY!?
All I can see is 0100101111010100101010111000!
01s everywhere!
01!
"Guh! Sis… Ter!"
"Aww… Don't get angry. I heard that you restricted me from seeing my husband and daughter. Your overprotective behaviour has led you to karma."
Karma huh… Guess I let my arrogance get the best of me. Why…
Now 01s has been turned into 6s.
6666666666…
666.
I guess that's one way to put it. It's literally hell in my vision after hearing her distorted voice.
"Hm. I'm sorry, big sister… But I would like to have Mari back."
Is that a gun on her hand? This is what happens when I let my guard down.
My forehead feels funny… Oh… The poison effect, that what makes it feel less painful.
I can hear it… Ah, Truck-kun… I heard that you have a next victim. Not only did I get shot, but I had a heavy crash with a heavy vehicle.
Maki's slasher smile… I'll get you…
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[Reviving, Meru…]