Prolouge: Betrayed
It was like any other day, I stopped on a park on my home, a usual spot where I went to ponder about things. It was near a bus stop. Sitting on my spot, a bench which was on the last row, a street lamp just beside it. My vision was blurred due to water which was trying to make a falls stream down from my eyes. The old man playing a flute just across the street was eyeing me for a while now. I never saw him here before, so maybe he isnt a street performer. He stopped playing and started to walk, making his way to me.
"Are you okay lad?" He said standing in front of me.
I just looked at him, wiping my eyes, not wanting to let a tear fall do.wn, I nodded.
"You know, its okay to cry. When it hurts, crying makes the pain lessen. It doesn't make you less of a man, but instead its those who show their feelings, are more likely to be called a man." He sat beside me and continued, "I'm here to listen, I wont judge you cause I don't even know you." He smiled as he said those words.
"I, my wife is having an affair with my best friend." I felt tears falling down as I finally said those words. "At first I didn't want to believe my friend when she said it, but she showed me a lot evidence."
After a couple of minutes of silence.
"I dont know where I went wrong? Did my love for her lack in any way? Was I not enough for her? I....I....I dont know anymore." My words crooked as I continued.
"Is love even true? Then why? Has marriage lost its sanctity? I....I" I lowered my head as I tried to grip my chest.
'Just thinking about what they might have done broke my heart even more. What did I ever do to deserve something like this.' I thought as pain invaded my heart.
"Did I not love her enough?" With those words my tears were falling like rain. I turned my head to look at the old man beside me not caring about how I look, I was surprised to see that a lot of people were gathered around us. Some were sniffing, some we're crying as well.
"I dont think your love for your wife lacked in any terms. Just seeing you now crying your heart out shows that you weren't the one who failed your vows." The old man said in a gentle voice. Some onlookers were nodding their head also.
"Come here dear." An old woman said as she hugged me patting my head, causing me to cry like an infant. "Its going to be okay."
I held on to what they said.
"Its going to be okay."
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I was in a room, sitting beside my friend who is also my attorney. Looking at the face of my soon-to-be ex-wife sitting across from me. Her expression was really unexplainable, just looking at her now with those sullen eyes wanted me to go and hug her. But, I cant do that now. I always see my ex best friends face kissing her as I look at her now. I always loved my wife's eyes, a deep color of blue, like the deep ocean. Just being looked upon by those eyes made you feel like you were swimming in the vast ocean. Then, I saw that cursed picture again. Her and my best friend fucking like bunnies in our bed. My mind was instantly snapped from my delusion. It has been a few weeks now when I confronted her.
*flashback*
I took the pictures my friend had and waited in front of the dining table, the pictures lying on the table. I waited for her to come home. The look on her face when she came to kiss my cheek was hard to explain. She started to tear up as she said sorry.
I cant forget her answer when I asked her, "How many times?"
My world collapsed instantly, I just headed to our room and packed some clothes, not even trying to listen to her explaination. She cried as she tried to pull me as I was heading out of our room. I gently pushed her and I removed my wedding ring, placing it on the study table near the door.
I got out and never look back, tears streaming down my face as I left the place I called my home.
"Mr. Black." My ex wife's attorney uttered.
"Ah yes, what is it?" I answered.
"Do you agree with this written documents regarding the terms of your divorce?" The man asked.
"I dont need the house, she can have it. I cant.... I cant live there anymore." My voice had a hint of sadness in them. Our house was used for their extracurricular activities.
"Ri...Rider." She tried to talk, making me retort instantly.
"Please dont say my name." I sounded upset as the words escaped mouth.
"Rider, keep your cool." Abby said as she patted my shoulder.
"Dont touch my husband!" My ex wife screamed.
I chuckled as I heard those words, I laughed as tears once again threatened to fall down.
"Rid..Rider I'm sorry. Please dont leave me. I...I was lost in the moment." She added.
"I...I promised to love you till I die, Vivi. Only you, but....but I dont know anymore. How Vivi? How can you say you were lost in the moment? If you had sex with him so many times you lost count?" My voice held a lot hurt in them, I lowered my gaze, "Where do I sign?" I said as I wiped my tears in a single swipe of my hand.
Even Vivi's attorney seemed to be bothered by what I said, he looked sorry for me. Abby just stayed beside me letting me know that she is there when I needed the help. I was about to sign when Vivi let out another plea.
"Please Ri, I will go crazy without you." She uttered.
I laughed as my gaze fell upon her, "What a joke, did you ever think about me when you did it?!" My tone changing as I signed the paperwork. She was crying there as I headed out of the room.
I was about to pass through the door when I turned around and said, "Tell Arthur, dont bother coming to work. Your fired. Ohh and Viv, may you live forever." I borrowed a quote from the Leonidas as I walked out of that room.
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Its been a week since the news got out that the once most illegible bachelor in the country who tied the knot was now divorced. The media was going into frenzy wanting to know why the famous Rider Black, C.E.O of the renowned car manufacturing company -Black Industries- was divorcing his wife. A lot of speculations were going around but the true reason was finally known after an unknown person spoke about it. Making a lot of people sympathize with him, causing a lot scorn for his ex wife and ex bestfriend.
Location: Black Industries -Main office
Time: Present
Rider's PoV
"Father, I know you just retired and you're enjoying your vacation but I nee.."
"I know son, I will come and take care of the company for you for a little more time." My father didnt even let me finish my sentence.
"Thank you Dad." I really appreciate what my father is going through for me. I ended the call and buzzed my secretary.
"Ms. Joanne, I will be taking a leave and my father will come soon. Please show him the needed files for the next projects."
"Sir, will you be gone for a long time?" She inquired with a look of pity.
"I dont know but I will come back." I smiled at her and decided to leave.
'I wanted to have a change of scenery, maybe search for something. I new setup. I just want to forget.'
I walked as I headed to my car, just seeing the look on my employees faces tells me that I look pitiful. I passed by a picture of me and my ex wife placed on the wall. It was during our wedding, I was the most luckiest man alive to have married her. But what did I get in return? I was 20 years old when I married her, for five years I lived in a fake relationship. I was the trophy. I was the DAMN trophy.
*CRASH*
A loud sound rang across the floor, people instantly came to see what made the sound. I stood there, my right hand bleeding from the wound caused by me, punching the photo. Glass shards were embedded on my skin, blood started to drop then turned to a steady flow.
"Sir, we need to take you to a hospital, you need stitches." A female employee came to my side as she tried to look at my wound.
"Thank you." I uttered.
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Location: St. Louis Hospital
Time: 7:21 pm
A nurse just finished her break time, heading to her station, she noticed a black sedan stop in front of the Emergency ward. She instantly ran to see what may be the problem. A young man got out of the car followed by a woman in formal wear. The young man had what seemed to be a tuxedo or a coat wrapped on his right hand.
"Let me see please." The nurse shouted as she came running.
Unwrapping the tuxedo, the wound filled with glass shards was seen. The nurse didnt look at the young mans face as she checked his injury.
"Are you an idiot? What kind of moron would punch a window?" The nurse retorted.
"Yes, maybe I am. And for your information miss, I punched an inlarged photo in cased in a big frame." The young man answered.
"Well good for you sir, im sure your strength is recognized by some people," She chuckled as she said the words, "Now you need stitches for your wounds. I need help here!"
She was still busy with the wound, as she led them to a bed. As the young man sat on the bed, she finally looked at the young mans face.
'Oh my gosh! Its THE Rider Black.' She said to herself. The past week, a lot of news channels were talking about his divorce. Who wouldn't know him?
"I...I...I'm sorry Sir." The nurse instantly let out.
"Sorry? I've heard that word many times lately. You didnt do anything so why say sorry?" Rider mentioned.
"I...I.....I.." The nurse hesitated.
"Cat got your tounge miss?" He added.
"Mr. Black please stay still so that we can stitch your wounds without any problems." An E.R doctor said.
After an hour the stitching was finally done.
"Miss Nurse, thank you for your help." Rider said as he started walking towards the exit.
"I have a name Sir, its Hannah." The nurse mentioned as she looked at his broad back.
Hannah can't believe she just met with THE Rider Black. Turning to her station she saw the coat used to wrap Riders wound, instantly she ran after him.
"Sir! Sir, you forgot your coat!" She shouted as she ran.
Stopping to see what the nurse needed Rider saw the nurse running with his bloodied coat.
"Thank you Hannah." He said with an empty smile.
"Why do you say that? Why do you smile yet you dont mean it Sir?" Hannah asked.
Rider was taken back as he heard her say that. He understood what she meant. He looked at her, emptiness was conveyed in his eyes as he stared at her.
"Sir, if I may, can I ask why you punched the photo?" She added with her eyes pleading.
A moment of silence passed by.
"Miss Hannah, I...I wanted to feel another pain because the pain in my heart feels so much that I needed to know if I can feel pain physically. I... the feeling like a million pieces of thorns constantly pricking my heart, I...I want to escape."
With that Rider got into the car, and after a few seconds was going out of the hospital compound.
'He really is the one who got cheated on. What they say in the news were true, he is a good man.' Hannah thought as she stared at the black sedan leaving.
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Location: Rider's Condo - Living Room
Time: 8:06 a.m
A few days passed after Rider's visit in the hospital. A few relatives were gathered in the living room, consisting of his aunt, uncle, and cousins. A total of 5 persons were there visiting him.
"Rider, we saw the news. We came as soon as we can. We could have not found you if not for your father, why did you seclude yourself here?" His Aunt Ann said.
A few greetings were uttered by all of them as Rider gestured them to come into the room.
"Aunty, Uncle, Cousins have you eaten breakfast? You didnt have to fly back here just for me." Rider mentioned.
"What nonsense are you spouting about young man. Of course we will come, seeing as our own is not doing good." Retorted his Aunt Ann. The slender lady still looked beautiful, she is an example of people who are aging beautifully.
"We already ordered some food, they will deliver it later. Aside from that, how have you been son?" His Uncle Max asked him.
Hearing his Uncle Max call him son made him think about the past, when Rider was young around 5 years of age, his Uncle would always take him to buy toys. Growing up, Rider had two Dads, his actual Dad and his uncle Max, his dads little brother. After a while his Uncle Max married his Aunt Ann, they met due to his Aunty taking a vacation here and instantly fell in love, thus he instantly gained a mother.
"I'm okay Uncle," Rider smiled at them, " Its good to see you guys. Bell, Cindy you girls have become more beautiful. I remember when we were young, you two always followed me saying, 'I love you nii-san.' Oh how time flies. Nate your becoming a lady killer for sure." Rider havent seen the triplets lately due to work and being married. The three of them were triplets, Nate being the only boy. Rider always pampered his younger cousins ever since they were young. Having no siblings of his own he often took care of them, being a big brother.
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"Muu... that was in the past nii." The blushing Bell answered back.
"Your only ahead of us for 5 years nii, your not that old." Cindy let out.
"Bro, we missed you." Nate said, as he slightly bowed his head. Being half Japanese the triplets visited only for vacation, and due to Rider being married he didnt get to see much of them the past years.
Rider held out his two hands, he did a hugging gesture causing the three to come closer and they did a group hug.
"We really missed you nii, I know that b..witch wasnt good for you." Cindy spoke.
"Cindy, language." Aunt Ann rebuked her daughter.
"Sorry Mom." She added.
"We knew she would not be good for you because she didn't want us to constantly meet with you." Bell said causing Nate to nod in agreement.
*Ding!* "Room Service."
"Time to eat, lets continue this while eating." Max let out as he opened the door.
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Rider's PoV
After a few hours.
"So you're taking a vacation for a while?" Uncle Max asked.
"Yes Uncle. Maybe just stay here and watch movies or something." I answered.
"Why not come stay with us for a while? Better than stay here all the time Ri?" Aunty Ann added.
"Maybe in the future Aunty, I want to be alone for a while." I said to her.
"Nii being stuck here will only make you think of bad things." Cindy let out, being a student majoring in psychology, she knew what she was talking about.
Bell stood up suddenly, her expression was like a kid in a candy store, "I know, why not play [Fate] with us?"
Nate being a computer geek, " Yah bro, with that we can see each other everyday. It just started a month ago, and we can help you with stuff in game."
"Even Mom and Dad plays it Nii." Cindy seconded.
"Yeah son, we even play it. It's really a good game. It's by far the best game I played, and you know me, I only play if its worth it." Uncle Max enthusiastically said.
"Its like living in a world where Gods, dragons, elves and many more are thrown into one Ri." Aunty Ann also added.
"I dont know, but I'll try it. Its been a long time since I've played a V.R game." I answered.
Taking up my phone, I dialed my p.a's number, " Ms. Nisa, Yes hello. Can you please order a V.R headgear for the game ?Fate?. Yes. Please ask them to deliver it to my condo. No, the one in Royal Heights Hotels. Thank you."
"With this we can always be together Nii!" Bell full of delight jumped in joy.
"Still like a kid." I chuckled.
"Only infront of you Nii." She added.
"So whats new about it? The game?" I directed my question to Uncle Max, it was in his area of expertise seeing as he works as a programmer.
"Everything. Dear, please make us some snacks this will take a while." Uncle Max asked Aunty.
"Come girls, help me make something to eat." The three of them went to the kitchen.
"Okay, so where should I start? Oh I know.." Uncle Max uttered.
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It was a really interesting game. A lot of new features were made making it one of its kind. ?Fate?, was a game that has no ending. You wont be shackled by any kinds of chains. It kept on expanding seeing as an A.I governs the game. For any hardcore players it would be a good sign: limitless exploring, a world filled with wonders. It took the creator a total of 20 years to just finish the game.
A lot of classes, what made it really known was the integration of classes. A well made class system, you start as a novice, then from there you can either take a master - apprentice route for hidden jobs or just go to a guild and get a class.
Hidden jobs are rare as expected, because finding a master isnt that easy. There are 7 basic guilds from the get go: Wizards, Knights, Priests, Assasins, Warriors, Hunters and Shamans, each of this classes starts from the basics. After joining a guild you wont be a wizard instantly, but a mage first. Same with the other classes. But what made it different was the sub classes of the basic ones which are also hidden. There are rumors that you can advance your class to a fourth advancement, making each class strong in its own right.
(A.N- I wont mention more about the classes now, but an example class advancement would be like this: swordsman -> knight -> crusader -> 4th class, also there are sub classes so making them would need much research on my side so maybe if you have some on your mind please message it. An example of a sub class would be like this:
swordsman -> knight -3rd class -4th class
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Fencer -3rd class - 4th class
Or swordsman- knight-3rd class-4th class
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3rd class-4th class
*hope the illustration helps a little*
Any help provided is appreciated. The classes will be explained as we go through the story. Same with the other aspects of the game. )
A really well built class advancement system is needed in any game.
Also, there were 6 base stats. Which ofcourse are the basic ones. Every level you gain, 5 extra points are given which you can allocate to you chosen build or way of playing. Every death causes you to loss 1 level and 5 stats. If you died at level 1 you will lose 1 stat in every stat you have. Stats gained may also combine with other stats to create an upgraded stat from the prior stats.
•Strength which affects the damage dealt, more common to be a build for damage dealer classes. Also deals with how much weight a player can carry.
•Agility which affects movement speed and attack speed, the fast type of classes usually go for this. Also its like a strength stat for those classes though the strength stat may offer some extra damage, the agility stat would be the main stat for them to gain damage. Though it may seem like its an advantage, but the classes who mainly relies on strength have more damage due to the type of weapons they use.
•Dexterity which affects how you use your weapons proficiently, if you lack dexterity, you will surely miss hitting mobs. Affects damage for long range type classes. Also determines how well you work when it comes to production of any kind.
•Vitality which affects your health and stamina in game, depending on your class the additional hp you would get with every point varies. From support type to damage types or tanks types you gain 10 - 12 - 15 accordingly.
•Intelligence which affects your mana points in game. Also, this determines how much effective a magic attack can do.
•Luck which affects drop rate and critical hits in game. You cannot allocate points to this stat. Only by means of actions or rewards can you gain a point for the Luck stat.
Physical damage can be computed in this way:
Atk= 60%(Strength-depends on the class, if its a range type then it will be dexterity and so on) +20%(Agility) +10%(dexterity) +20%(Weapon Damage)
Also the magical damage can be computed as such.
Physical defense:
Def= 70%(item defense) + 20% (vitality) + 10%(agility)
(A.N - maybe you have a better way of computing attack and defense, it can really help if its simple.)
Uncle mentioned that you can gain additional stats in game as quests rewards or job related ones. A lot of aspects can give you extra points for stats.
The really interesting part is the skills system. It plays a big part on what classes you may change into in the future. There are 10 slots available for each player. 8 slots for you to use with and 2 slots reserved for extra skills. Skills maybe bought from Skill shops using levels or gained through rewards. Some can also be attained through equipments but they have a set of levels provided and cannot be leveled up. Skills are not easily obtainable also, only through hard work. Skill Shops only sell basic skills, which have their own uses, but as you advance your class, the skills that can be bought from the shop also adds other skills that you may buy which has connections to your current class, each skill price vary by there use. Skills leveled up to certain levels may combine with other skills to form an upgraded type from both the skills. Ofcourse only by means of using the said skills make them level up.
An example would be like this:
From the skill [Sword Mastery] if you train it to a level it can upgrade to [Two handed Sword Mastery] or [Dual Wielding Mastery] which ofcourse causes the classes that uses this kinds of weapons to open up for you to change into once you reached the required level. All depending on the users way of playing.
( A.N-Another example is this:
A player whose 2nd class is a knight who trained using a [One Handed Sword or Mace Mastery] and [Shield Mastery] skills coupled with high
Uncle Max didn't tell me all the other features of the game, he only said play and find out. It was interesting in its own way. Better than thinking about my failed marriage, so I might as well try the game.
I waited for the delivery to come, as I sat there alone after my uncle, aunty and cousins left to return to Japan. My mind drifted once again to an empty space. It really is not healthy to be alone in this kind of times, like my dear little cousin Cindy mentioned. So I got up and waited for the delivery man down at the reception area instead. After a while of being seated there, a group of females were giving me glances, which was kind of awkward in my opinion. Im not looking for any kind of attachments to the other gender for a while. I took a magazine from the stand near me and busied my self with it, causing the group to notice my attitude towards them. After a while the lot finally understood that I want to be alone.
Then, I saw a man with the logo of the company which made ?Fate?. I stood up and approached him.
"Is your delivery for me?" I asked.
"Are you Mr. Black?" The man said.
"Yes, I am. Thank you for your delivery. " I gave him a good amount of tip making him smile like a kid. I walked to my room, the V.R headgear on my hands. I went to my bed and put on the headgear.
- Do you want to log in to [Fate]?
"Yes."
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Hello Author here,
My construction of sentences may not be that great but I try. Please do point out misspelled words. Also note that I aint from an English speaking country, so my grammar aint that good. I also write using my phone which is why the quotation marks are always the closing ones. Criticism is appreciated, I know the start maybe not be that good. Still I wanted to write a good background story to show why the M.C wont easily trust people, specially females. But as the plot develops, things will change for our M.C.
Th M.C will learn more about the game as he interacts in game with other players. I dont like over powered M.C's specially at the beginning of the stories. So dont expect an O.P character in the beginning. In real life mmorpg's, everyone gets strong as they play and get accustomed to the game, though there are exceptions. No player is strong at the beginning, just saying though. Also, too much info at the beginning may bore the readers so I decided to lessen it, cause I do get bored as I read other fanfics. Im not saying its bad or anything. Anyways, if you have questions, ask away.
I wont promise fast updates but I'll try to post 1 every week. Writing lengthy chapters takes time. So please do endure the slow ride. With work and lack of time I really appreciate if you can help me with other things, maybe suggestions or P.Rng for this fanfic, or a good cover page. Also due to procrastination in my part I tend to play Dota 2 in my free time.
Anyways,
Thank you for wasting your time reading this fanfic. If it wont be a bother please do comment or rate or anything. Every comment counts, writers do like reading comments from the readers. It keeps the writer motivated to continue the story.
Also I wont be adding too much stats or skills, they kill the story for me. I would rather write more about the plot which i hope will keep your interests on this story running rather than the skills or stats. So uhmmnn.
Author out.
P.S: Continue Reading you might find it interesting in the end ^^
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