Chapter 22
Disclaimer: I own nothing , this is purely a fanfic for enjoyment. Cross-over from various games , books, anime, manga, and movies. The familiar characters you see here belongs to their respected authors and owners.
Harry's POV:
Hmm, there are surprisingly plenty of contestants around.
"I see you guys must be tired, well secure a room when possible." I said to my group and they agreed, it has been a long day.
Lero-lo came back with an announcement.
"Congratulations on passing regulars, we would like to announce that there will be a bonus game coming up soon, winning teams get to go towards the next floor with full marks. This is optional mind you. It is called the Crown game, I will explain it at the arena stage where it will be taking place, to those interested, please follow the door to the left where a guide will escort you to the crown game arena." Said Lero-lo.
Almost all the participants left, but my group stayed.
"You guys aren't participating?." Asked Lero-lo surprised.
"No, we would like to skip the crown game event, we would like to secure a large room for a group like us, we seem to have expended more energy than we realize and we hoped to secure a private room to ourselves while most of the participants are participating." I asked him.
"Hahahaha, smart, take this key to a private large room to E303 where there are 8 private rooms, 2 restrooms with a jacuzzi each, 1 hotspring room, the place is also equipped with a working kithchen and a large living room that doubles as a lounge." Lero-lo explained.
"Were quite lucky then, with rowdy boys like these, a regular room won't do and we won't be able to strategize, I thank you Mr. Lero-lo we will be sure to repay you somehow." I said and bowed to him.
"Aww shucks, anything for a pretty goddess such as yourself." Said Lero-lo.
"Aww, I do hate to disappoint you, but I'm male, I'm sorry for the wrong misconceptions I have given you." I said as I took our key.
"Lero-lo was in shock, there was another beauty out of his reach, at least he's not like the director which looks like a honey trap with a bitter taste." Lero-lo thought.
We went to our room and we were impressed
"Well guys, I'll keep the master key and I have set up the password to our room with 2014, I'm taking room five, I'm heading to bed, see you guys tomorrow." I said as I left to my claimed room and left the rest of the group to their own devices.
I saw my room and it was plain, I transfigured it to my familiar room settings to my citadel of dreams King's chamber and I abused the expansion charms making me my own extra bathroom with a lavish Jacuzzi and I made a freezer filled with soda and snacks. I finally was satisfied and went to sleep, I don't really get tired since I'm a God, but I do need to rest my mind to keep me refreshed and shocked.
I woke up early and I took a long bath in my room, wore an elegant clothes and made myself presentable. I went to the Kitchen and cooked up a feast that would put Toriko's stomach filled for three days. My dishes were assorted and I stored some in the buffet device I used when I have one to Komatsu.
Toriko woke up to the smell of the dishes and he woke Komatsu with him. Him woke up due to his strong sense of smell and dragged Killua with him.
"Enjoy breakfast guys, I'm heading to see Mr. Lero-lo to give his share, we do owe him for our wonderful rooms." I said to them.
"Take care." They said to me.
When I went outside, I found out a depressed atmosphere, I asked how did the crown game go and I found out no-one one and The goofy kid with the duck and dog were supposed to win but a petty insult resulted in him in a tantrum and no-one won.
I continued to the staff room and I was greeted by a different district administrator named Quant, quite a hyper fellow who eagerly lead me to Lero-lo and teasing him about us dating. Keep-lo broke the shell to Quant that I was a guy which broke him, funny thing to watch.
"So what can I do for you Harry?." Asked Lero-lo.
"Oh, I just want to bring you some homemade dishes as a thank you for the room, here's a good place." I said as I set up the storage device and it popped up a lavish very very large buffet that is on par with what the ten great families eat.
"Enjoy, and takes again for the room." I said to Lero-lo who was speechless and left.
Lero-lo took a bite and he was in heaven, Quant became revived with the sweet aroma in the room and joined Lero-lo after seing his blissful expression eating.
Quant and Lero-lo decided to keep the blessing of the Gods themselves but director Yu Han Sung found out and joined in and was now also captivated by the food, the three discussed that it was too good to share it to others and they did a severe lock down on the room and enjoyed themselves fully.
Later that morning Lero-lo called in the regulars.
"Good morning regulars, I do hope you have a good rest, today I will be giving your test which will be the "Positions Test", that's right many of you may have guessed, but battle between the towers are by teams, your position signifies your role in the event of a battle, there can be numerous positions in battle, but basically they consists of." Lero-lo continued to explain.
Fisherman (???, nakksikkun; "Fisherman" or "Angler")
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The main offense of the battle, Fishermen are to dash into the heart of the enemy force and decimate their forces, usually through physical attacks.
Spear Bearer (???, changjigi''; "Spear Keeper")
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Spear Bearers act like snipers for the team, throwing their spears with deadly accuracy, but they can also serve a purpose similar to the Fisherman's by using their spear like a staff for close-combat. Technically speaking, they take all long-range matters into their own hands.
Scout (???, tamsaegkkun; "Observer")
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Scouts will usually run ahead and investigate enemy forces for info, then return and deliver the information to the Light Bearers. They also help the Fishermen with offense.
Light Bearer (????, deungdaejigi; "Lighthouse Keeper")
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Light Bearers store and deliver knowledge to their team-mates while guiding them with the light of their Lighthouse.
Wave Controller (????, padojabi; "Waver")
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Wave Controllers are the directors of the battle, aiding their comrades by healing their wounds, annihilating enemy forces or subtly changing the tide of the battle, all through the use of Shinsoo. There are many variations of this Position.
"From today on, each and everyone of you will be assigned a position and will receive training within a month and those with high grades will have the qualifications to enter the next test, also we have some unprecedented news, some of you are qualified to multiple roles and you are free to attend which class suits you best this month, now for the results.
Gon - Fisherman / Scout
Killua - Scout/ Spear Bearer
Toriko - Fisherman / Spear Bearer
Komatsu - Scout / Spear Bearer
Fred (Weaseley) - Wave Controller
George (Weasely) - Wave Controller
Harry - Light Bearer / Wave controller
"Locations of the examiners and their class, I wish you all luck." Said Lero-lo as he headed to his own class to teach.
"Well guys, good luck, be sure to pass alright?." I said as I head to the wave controller.
Wave Controller Classroom.
"Welcome regulars, today will be a harsh day, as by the end of the day this class will be halfed, you will know the reason, I am Tessai, your instructor for the wave control position for a month." Said Tessai which I could have sworn, he was the same Tessai from Bleach.
"Shinsoo is the world itself, it allows us to breathe and live, It's the basis of all energy, without shinsoo we cannot do anything, at varying times shinsoo can take form of the many different elements, because it is so amazing, it is like stepping in the domain of God. That is why it is very dangerous in controlling shinsoo, because I can use it to kill you all regulars in five minutes, scary huh?." Tessai explained.
It really wasn't different than the teachings of magic and chakra, they all require some form of discipline.
"To control shinsoo without a special item, you will need to from a contract with the floor manager. Controlling the amount of shinsoo more than a fixed amount, you will need to form a contract with the floor manager to receive access to shinsoo whiteout being restricted this process is called 'contracting a manager', the contract must be established identically with each floor, otherwise your access to shinsoo will be restricted. Now this is where half of you are weeded, the floor manager will judge you personally if you are allowed to wield it's power, your eyes, turn your pocket to visible mode, and say the command to your pocket, 'contact to floor manager' and the results should vary." Said Tessai.
What is a pocket?.
Pocket Picture
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Pockets (??, poket, "Pocket") are devices that provide a variety of functions that aid the competitors in the Tower. It is seen as a "symbol" of strength for the regulars.
They are made from high purity Suspendium so they are capable of floating in areas of high Shinsoo density/viscosity.
They are classified by their ranks from A-Grade to E-Grade. An A-Grade pocket is extremely expensive. Every Regular receives an E-Grade pocket when entering the tower. This E-Grade pocket can be used to make the Shinsoo Contract with the Floor Guardians till the 40th floor, when they start climbing the Tower. It seems that a B-Rank Pocket is enough to make a contract with every Guardian up until the 134th Floor. Pockets have different functions according to their ranks.
The basic Pockets are round shaped which are that were produced by Gongbang. However you can have them custom made. such as the ones belonging to Yu Han Sung's and Augusgus. It's unknown if these have any special functions.
A Pocket enables the wearer to understand the different languages spoken in the Tower into Mecsethian. It appears the Pocket possesses a number of other abilities such as a timer function.
When told "Invisible Mode", the Pocket can be concealed from view. And with the command "Visible mode" it will once again become visible. It seems that the pocket must be in visible mode to form a contract with a guardian, which is initiated with "Contract with the Guardian". When the Contract is completed, the Pocket will then display "_F contract complete"
For all Regulars, pockets are really important as they allow contracts to be formed with the guardian on each floor. This is because every Position has to learn how to use Shinsoo for purposes like Shinsoo strengthening as evidenced by the World's Strongest Regular test. And usage of Shinsoo without an item requires a contract with the Guardian.
The pockets with a high rank have some capacities of Lighthouse.
Known Abilities:
-Enable you to meet a Guardian to attempt to make a contract
-Invisible/Visible Modes
-Light source
-Phone Function
-Private communication mode where only certain people are able to listen in or communicate with one another, without anyone else hearing.
-Timer Function
-Tracking Function
-Translate Languages
-Transmitting messages
I did as the instructor said and closed my eyes, turned my pocket visible and said 'contact with the manager', then bam!, my consciousness was transported somewhere and I see a super giant size creature.
"Hello, will you form a contract with me?." I said to the creature.
"I shall judge you first, hmmmm, well this is unexpected, we have an unknown God here, very well, do be careful, the old God's won't take kindly if you challenge them." Said the giant beast.
"Thank you, I did came here for adventure, let's see where it leads." I said as I was transported back with a successful contract.
"Now, to those of you who did not succeed, you fail immediately, and for those who passed, I will rind you that the pocket you received is only good until floor 40, you will need to acquire a higher rank pocket somehow." Tessai said.
"Usually, the first day is only for the contract with manager, but one of you here is taking two positions so kindly vacate the room, everyone else." Tessai said as he decided to go in a one on one session.
"There are many types of ability a wave controller has, but the basic is to have control of an area we control a room where there is shinsoo available, the rest is manipulating of the energy that leads to different attacks, but it all comes down to the battle of a room and the creativity of the user on what he can do to the shinsoo in that area room. Now the process is simple, gather the energy in your hand and concentrate." Tessai said.
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"Hmm, like this?." I asked as my ball of shinsoo was flying with controlled precision.
"Your surprisingly very talented, do you know that what you did takes years normally?, now let's do a test in your ability, to the target room." Tessai said as he lead me to the room.
"There are 50 floating discs there, do the most of your ability to hit them all." Tessai said as he observed Harry.
"Don't be to shocked Mr. Tessai, there are other forms of energy out there and they surprisingly share control exercises which explains earlier. Now lets give it a try." I said as I compressed a shinsoo in my hands and imagined targets homed from my shinsoo then I willed my shinsoo ball in the center of the floating plates and let it explode resulting in the smaller shinso blast homing to the targets I homed earlier.
"Well my dear Harry, I have nothing more to teach you, just remember your control, your free to go take your other position elective, you don't have yo come back to this classroom seeing that you are already an advanced shinsoo user, take care." Tessai left impressed, after all he used the floating plates which is harder to hi from a certain angle which are this test a super hard difficulty.
I left to see Lero-lo at the afternoon and asked him if he could get advanced lessons as I had wave controller class to attend (he didn't know I passed yet).
"Okay, there isn't really anything needed in this course but a fast reactions and a good memory recall, come I will teach you the basics, and the rest of your growth depends to you." Lero-lo said as he let me choose a beginner Light cubes made of regular Suspendium so they are capable of floating in areas of average Shinsoo density/viscosity.
"These are only beginner sets, you may need to acquire higher quality tools as you climb higher." Lero-lo said as he showed me my own white shrinkable light cube and 4 smaller light cubes.
Light Bearer (????, deungdaejigi; "one who protects the lighthouse" or "lighthouse keeper" or "light bearer") is a Position which uses exploring devices called Lighthouses or Light Cubes to gain information on the battle or the surroundings.
The other type of Light Bearer gathers information and formulates plans with the help of such information and they command a Lighthouse. They are also called Lighthouse keepers because they protect the Lighthouse.
However, a Light Bearer must still be able to fulfill both roles as there may be times when they are expected to assume the other role. This task is a simple one for an elite Ranker.
Lero-lo showed me what the inside of the lighthouse looked like, it was filled with shinsoo so there are many cubes floating. Lero-lo just finished telling me the basic and I was given free time and I did some research.
A Lighthouse is a cube used for gathering information and emitting light. It is probably powered by Shinsoo which exists everywhere so it is wireless.
It also has wireless networking features which allows it to connect with external devices like another Lighthouse, an Observer and so on. When it has been "disconnected" or split up, it forms a network of cubes. It's unknown if the term "Lighthouse" also applies to smaller cubes or if it applies only to larger cubes.
There are different shapes and Grades of Lighthouses. The Opera has a very high Grade and the Eyes of God likely has the highest Grade.
I also found out that my smaller cubes can be used for shinsoo techniques.
Techniques used by Light Bearers
Flow Control: A technique that restricts the opponent's movements by manipulating the Shinsoo within the manipulation field of the lighthouse. It can be used with 2 or 3 lighthouses.
Centripetal Pressure Control: A technique that prevents enemies inside the field from escaping by using the middle lighthouse as the center. It requires 4 lighthouses and can easily paralyze several peoples together.
I decided to have some fun and and reprogrammed my lighthouse cube, It cam now functional as a light house connected to the main network. It was nice having a portable lighthouse with an expandable room. I decided to have fun an programmed my small four ligthouse to fire shinsoo laser remotely and have my light house have shinsoo barrier defense and shinsoo turrets.
Lero-lo came back and I told him that my light house can connect to the main one without being there, I do have yo be on a lighthouse during battle to protect it properly but having a portable lighthouse like a laptop was enough for me.
It was then Lero-ro said that it was a pretty advanced techniques and only high level regulars and ranker have that ability. Lero-lo also passed me from his class with flying colors and told me all what was left was practice.
Lero-lo did leave me these last words.
"The lighthouse is the center of all your battles. All information is gathered and all commands are given from here." Said Lero-lo.
That was indeed a great advice. I went to my room, used my lighthouse and programmed the AI on my 4 small light cubes and improved its targeting and evading programs. I also practice the flow control and the centripetal Pressure control, timing was needed for those two to work properly.
I also trained my shinsoo, I found out that I cam control five rooms when I'm not concentrating, they commonly known as 'Bangs' as the , I hid this fact and only showed I can control one. I did manage to create a thin surface of shinsoo ans manipulate it to let me fly. Heh, now I don't have to look suspicious when flying.
I arrived a bit late so Komatsu cooked for food.
"How was your tests?." I asked my group.
"Easy." Said Killua.
"Not challenging enough." Said Toriko.
"Tough, I have that goofy kid and funny dog as my sparring partners." Said Gon.
"Doing well." said Komatsu.
"We haven't even started yet, only you had time with the instructor." Said Fred and George.
"Killua, Toriko, if it's easy, pass it already, as for me, I already passed both my position class with flying colors, so you won't see me there, tomorrow onwards I'll be busy making some of my dishes. I found out in the light house earlier that there was a company willing to pay a million yen for some high class dishes for an anniversary food for a private company, I set up an early appointment with the manager to verify the quality of my dishes, we will surely need money later so I took the initiative." I explained to them.
They were impressed that I was thinking that far already so they promised to do their best.
Time skip 1 day later.
I greeted the manager and we quickly did our business and he checked the dishes, he was so impressed that they were all exotic and as guarantee, he paid me a huge bonus and I received 5 million yen. The delivery boys came with their shinsoo devices and it went without a hitch.
I decided to do the same gig for two weeks, my success has been spread by word of mouth now, that I now have 100 million yen. I found out later that there are some residential area for regulars at floor ten and I bought a mansion and the plot of land there for 70 million yen, I triple checked the place and it was a good foot hold in the tower.
The month was finally up and my group passed with flying colors. We had been paired with Sora, Donald and Goofy against another group. Our next test was about a hide and seek game with one of the administrator as an 'it' and our job was to escape from him or get his own it's badge.
The 'it' on the administrator's side was Quant who was very eager and our 'it' was Killua.
At the test site, I let Gon and Killua pair up and have Sora, Donald and Goofy as back-up. I lead Killua to Quants area with my lighthouse who succeeded in electricuting Quant and successfully getting his 'it's tag making us pass. Quant noticed on how he lost, one of the regular light bearers managed to master a very advanced technique restricting his movements heavily with shinsoo because of the large increase in gravity he felt. It might've looked that it was the electric shock from the white haired teen that did him in, but he knew who took the glory, but decided to keep it anonymous, it was a sign of a great leader.
"That light bearer will go far, and those who accompany him." Thought Quant before he tested the other group.
The other group were just average and failed. Quant discussed the scores with the rest of the instructors and the Director.
"Attention all regulars please proceed to auditorium one for those who passes this floors final test." Said Lero-lo in the announcement system.
10 minutes with a room with a lot of regulars later.
"Welcome, we are pleases to announce that there are alot of talented people this year, and here are the results." Said Lero-lo.
Gon - Fisherman / Scout = [ PASSED ]
Killua - Scout/ Spear Bearer = [ PASSED ]
Toriko - Fisherman / Spear Bearer = [ PASSED ]
Komatsu - Scout / Spear Bearer = [ PASSED ]
Fred (Weaseley) - Wave Controller = [ PASSED ]
George (Weasely) - Wave Controller = [ PASSED ]
Harry - Light Bearer / Wave controller = [ PASSED ]
Sora - Fisherman = [ PASSED ]
Goofy - Fisherman = [ PASSED ]
Donald - Wave controller = [ PASSED ]
Those were the names I took notice from, there were also five others who barely passed.
"The test here will continue to get harder and to those who have already formed a team, good luck. The next floor test can be taken at your free time, you are all now Rank E regulars and you are freely given your own time to climb the tower freely. The elevator to the next floor is located in the main building and I'm sure you have familiarized yourself to this floors building, I wish you luck on your journey." Said Lero-lo as he left.
"So what's the plan?." Asked Killua.
"We give our thanks to our instructors and we head straight in floor ten where a residential area are available there. It is located within a lush jungle home to wild beasts and there are few large residential districts there. Toriko-san, we will be needing your talents as a Bishoku-ya in that area while we gather funds to buy some more advanced equipments to get us some edge." I said to them.
"Sounds like a plan." Said Toriko.
Me and my teammates went to find the instructors and the director. We decided to thank them for their guidance and Lero-lo the familiar looking device I have given him. I was surprised that he decided to thank me profusely and did a mad dash somewhere, only Quant and the director found it fishy which ended them following him and found out the secret feast which they again jogged to themselves.
We quickly breeze to floor ten and I led my teammates to our new abode that I prepared in advance.
"Nice place, so what are your orders boss?." Killua asked.
"Toriko and Komatsu will gather ingredients, Gon and Killua will gather information on this district along with Fred and George who could use the experience and I will be renovating the mansion up to snuff, let's meet in the evening ten hours from now." I explained to them.
"Hai!." were there unanimous response.
Using my Kagebunshin and my transfiguration with the abuse of my expansion charms. I made the mansion up to snuff and I remodeled each of their room, jam packed with snacks and a fancy bath and a Jacuzzi each. My kitchen was very large so me and Komatsu can work freely.
Ten hours later, Komatsu and Toriko had a great haul and I asked Komatsu to be in charge of the cooking today because I would have to delegate the information Gon and Killua had.
"So what did you find out?." I asked Killua
"We found out that this is the largest district in floor ten, and is an attraction tourism spot which features the jungle's unique beasts. This district is with the control of the great minor family alliance which are five yakuza groups that govern this district." Killua said.
"I see, after dinner, you may want to check which rooms you want to claim, I did some major renovations I'm sure you guys like." I explained to them.
At dinner, we were enjoying the delicious foods, I informed them that I keyed everyone's signature to a barrier or ward in the mansion as protection and I asked them to choose a room that they would like. They took each room which followed their tastes and I showed Komatsu the Meat, Fruit and Vegetables garden warehouse which impressed him and I informed the group that we will be conducting business on this floor to get our funds to snuff for some cool equipments.
I first did a meeting to the five yakuza group and had with them a contract for a private small business protection under their name and made me under their protection. I did this because it was an advanced precaution if my business became a big success and they might get greedy and increase their price so I used an Iron clad contract with them their protection at a fixed price.
I used my lighthouse and created created my own website, the mysterious master chef, along with pictures of my previous clients and I also included my wine business with my liquor spring.
I didn't know that many of the rich companies were looking for me, so when they found out that I had set up a base along with a high quality alcohol selection. The companies auctioned my services which resulted in me getting introduced to the Shinsoo inventor companies forming contacts in my networks.
Q & A:
- Will the group meet the infamous Jyu Voile Grace (FUG Slayer Candidate) ?.
- Yes, I just set it up like they are on the upper floors.