Chapter 1: A New World
- Welcome to 《Fate》.
A black room welcomed me as I opened my eyes. Looking for the owner of the voice who talked, a sudden appearance of a female dressed in what you may call an ancient armor appeared infront of me.
-Hello new user.
"Greetings."
-Initial body scan finished.
'When did my body scan happen?'
-Due to certain rules, users may only play in their real life gender. Choosing the opposite sex is not allowed. You may alter your appearance user.
"I see."
Thinking about what I should do, an image of myself floated infront of me.
-You may choose from this races user. It may help you decide on what you want to alter from your appearance.
A sudden image of races were floating infront me, a lot of races were there to choose from.
"Are there certain advantages for each race?"
-Yes, but every race has its own advantages and disadvantages.
"I see, as expected. Can you please change my appearance to the beastmen race."
'Being a human in game would be a disadvantage for me, I would easily be distinguished by my fellow countrymen.'
-There are sub races you can choose from user. I will show them for you to decide which sub race you want.
As she talked, a sudden image of each race appeared. There were dogs, felines, rabits, birds, and many more.
"Wow, thats a lot. Kinda hard to choose."
'This game really is well made, the last game I played doesnt even come close to the reality 《Fate》can offer. As expected from a game that has 97% realism.'
-Do you want me to show each race in your appearance?
"That would help."
'Wow, I really look like an anime character with each race.'
I skimmed at each race when it suddenly caught my attention. A white eared beast figure with my appearance having a long white bushy tail with a red colored tip at the end, it also was on my ears. [Fox Tribe] was written on top of it. It wore a traditional japanese yukata/hakama which made it look regal in my eyes.
"I choose the Fox Tribe."
-Are you sure user? You cannot change your race unless you unlock another new race or other players unlock a race.
"Does it come with the outfit?"
-Unfortunately it doesnt user, you will be given a set of beginner clothing.
'Well, sounds fair. Maybe I can get the clothes in game.'
"Okay, I will choose the Fox Tribe miss."
-Do you want to alter your appearance?
'Hmnn, should I change the color of my fur?'
I looked at my would be avatar, "is the color scheme randomly chosen for each player?"
-Yes, and no. Other players may have the same color scheme but not entirely the same, due to other parts being changed.
"I see, then please change my tail color to red with a mix of white and black at the end."
The white spread steadily until it became the measure I wanted, "That would do, thanks."
I saw that the ear color clashes with the tail, "Please change the left ear's tip to black."
The avatars color scheme for the ear and tail was now complimenting each other.
-Any other change user?
"My hair let it be longer," my hair grew until it reached my butt, "and please color it white with red tips at the end."
-You look stunning in this appearance user.
I was taken a back for a second, "Uhmn Thank you I guess."
-Is that all?
"Uhmnn my eyes, what do you think would be a good color? Oh can I let you pick instead? But dont show me now, I will find out later."
-As you want user.
-Which starting kingdom would you want to choose?
"A place which is not well populated would be good."
'I don't want anyone to know I'm playing this game.' I instantly remember those looks of sympathy from the people I meet. I dont want that.
-Okay user.
-What would your username be?
"Rider?"
-The name is used already.
"I see, then Axel?"
-Invalid.
"Dawn?"
-Invalid.
"Huh? Tear?"
-Invalid.
"What the..."
'I didnt think of this earlier. What would be good? Oh I know.'
No sound was heard for a while.
-User?
"Dakila, I'll use the name Dakila."
-Valid. Name has not been used yet.
-Saving current data. Data already completed.
-Enjoy your time in 《Fate》.
"Thanks."
A flash of light made me close my eyes, the blinding light faded causing me to slowly open them.
"Hello, have you just arrived? Do you want me to show you around? I can teach you the basics." A voice called me from behind.
I opened my eyes and saw a beautiful scenery in front of me. Rows and rows of sakura trees were lined in the road. What a beautiful place. I cant remember the last time I saw them in person.
"Excuse me." The voice changed its tone.
I looked around and saw a boy maybe just barely 12 years of age, he belonged to the Feline Trine, to be precise, by his looks it was the Tiger Tribe yet he had black fur.
"Sorry. Yes, as you said I am new."
"Oh no wonder, its okay. Welcome to the village of Ani-no. Its been a while since we had visitors here."
I looked at the floating map icon in the top right corner of my vision. [East Continent, Natua Kingdom, Hidden Village of Ani-no]
'A hidden village?' I looked at the boy, "I see, can you help me with a tour around the village?"
"Mister, everything has a price." The kid held out a hand, by the looks of it he wants to get paid.
"Let me see what I have." I opened my [Item Bag] and saw that I had 1 Gold, a canteen and 10x bread. I took out my only money, "Sorry kid, thats all I have." I put the gold coin on his palm.
"Are you really giving me all of this?" The boy seemed to have been taken back with my gesture.
"Sure, I'm sorry that its all I can give." I smiled at him, as he happily clutches the coin and putting it in his pocket.
"Come mister, let me show you around the village. By the way, what should I call you? I'm Balmong."
"My names Ri.. Dakila." I was about to say my real name, should be careful about that.
"Ridakila? What an odd name."
"No, its Dakila."
"Ohh, well still its an odd name. Dakila? Kinda hard saying it, so I'll just call you Kila." Balmong said as he puffed his chest.
"Sure, no problem."
"Lets go Kila."
The tour was interesting in its own way, especially with a tour guide like Balmong. Every place we went, he would tell me something sketchy about the place. We went to this one place called [House of Tiki], an old man owns that place. When we got there, Balmong mentioned that Tiki was a human. Thinking about it now, this village had a lot of different tribes living in it. If im not mistaken, some tribes have animosity with each other. So, by the looks of it, this village is hidden due to the types of tribes living together as one. Not a bad place, living in peace. Balmong said that Tiki, gives a lot of chores to people.
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If I'm right, the chores would be quests for players. Balmong really talked a lot, each new thing he says really piques my interest. Its really another world. We walked all over the village, me, being introduced by Balmong to the villagers. As we were walking, I heard my stomach rumbling. Seeing my satiety level in 20%, I opened my [Character Information].
Name: Dakila
Race: Fox Tribe
Alignment: Neutral
Class: None
Level: 1 (00%)
Hp: 105
Mp: 100
Attack Damage: 10-10
Defense: 10
Strength: 10
Agility: 11
Vitality: 11
Dexterity: 10
Intelligence: 10
Luck: 0
Skills
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'No skills yet. But a rise in agility and vitality. How did I get those? Every stat starts with 10, luck only starts at 0. Interesting.'
I looked at my equipment, only a [Crude Sword] with an attack of 10-10 and a basic shirt and pants with 1 defense each were equipped.
We have been going around the village and fields for many hours now. Maybe it explains how I gained a stat in agility and vitality.
Balmong and I sat by the side of the road, taking out my bread, I handed 4 to him.
"Sorry Balmong, its all that I have."
Balmong hesitated for a bit, "You know Kila, you're really a kind person."
I shifted my gaze from my bread to him, "how so?"
"No one gives a gold coin as a tip, no one shares food to someone who you dont know." The boy said in a low tone.
"Well, you know me, I know you. Thats makes us friends." He reminds me of my cousins.
Balmong was silent for a while, "You know my mother was banned from our tribe because she married my father, a lion tribesmen. I am an offspring of two different beastmen, which makes me a freak. I am an abomination."
His facial expression changed to a dim looking one.
'So, even in the game there is still racial discrimination going around. No wonder the other kids around the village steered clear out of our way. He had a hard time.'
I patted his head, "You know I dont see you as a freak, your fur is black which makes you a panther in my world. I only see uniqueness in you which is good. Besides you look way too cool in your appearance."
I smiled at him as he cried silently. We stayed that way for a while. He may have been feeling this way for a long time.
"Thank you Kila. I also like your appearance. All those red and white really makes you stand out, especially your dark eyes." Balmong smiled cheekily at me. Snot slightly running down his nose.
"See, we're just the same. Never forget that. Also wipe your face, you dont want the ladies to see you like this." A smile came to my face as he nodded vigorously, wiping his tears and snot away with his shirt.
Ding!
The Npc, Balmong Nightclaw recognizes you as his brother. Relationship changed to Brothers Pact. Relationship level raised to 75%.
Balmong Nightclaw will show more fondness to you. May give you more information about things in this world.
'So everything you do impacts something in this game. Not bad.'
After our conversation, Balmong wanted me to meet his mother, his father is still out hunting in the forest and by his explanation, the hunt takes a couple of days before he returns. I agreed, seeing as I dont have anything to do so I walked beside him, as he talked with new determination in his eyes.
I expected a lady around the age of 40, but heck I was wrong. She was in her early 30's. And a real beauty to boot. She had long silky golden hair which was tied in a pony stye. Her body was slim, a body which will be envied in real life. Just the right amount of curves in the right places. Emilia Nightclaw is her name.
It was kinda odd at first, to meet her. A 25 year old man, friends with her 12 year old kid. But all pretense was broken by her kind demeanor. The first thing she said to me was, "Thank you."
A word she really meant. Balmong was really ecstatic as he talked about me. His very first friend. I have stayed at their humble home for hours. Just listening to their stories. And before I know it, I gained +2 intelligence. I dined with them as night came. 'Is this what it would be like if I married a different girl?' My thoughts were being clouded by my failed marriage again. Shifting my attention to the mother and child, I once again listened like a kid as stories of this new world were being told infront of me.
What a really well integrated A.I system for Npcs. They dont act like the normal npc which is scripted, they are like real people. Or better yet, they are real people living in this world. A world called [Evermore].
I am really lucky to be in an age where you can enjoy another world. Looking at the real world time, I was playing for 4 hours, 16 hours in game.
I bid farewell to my new friends and logged out. A thought in my head, 'Thank you Bell for mentioning this game.' I should send gifts to her later.
Thus started my new life in another world.
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Author here,
I wonder if it may be slow, but hey atleast you can enjoy the long ride. Right?
I forgot to ask, did you think you were reading a romance novel at the prolouge? Haha well it has the element but still thank you for wasting your time reading this novel.
Also Dakila is a Filipino word meaning:
1. great; 2. eminent; 3. distinguished; 4. hight in rank; 5. memorable; 6. notable; 7. Noble; 8. Mighty
Or just search it on google.
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Author out.
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