Sorry it took so long I had alot on last week, anyway it is almost Christmas so I don't think I will be able to do much because of being with family. it will most likely be atleast new years before I can work on it again. until them have a good Christmas.
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Standing at the top of the archer hill was the instructor and me, a player named Tiger.
I named myself after my favorite animal and changed my look to like a Tiger to some degree. Although I was human, my hair was bright orange with streaks of black like a Tiger’s stripes. As for my clothes, that's just the standard beginner's outfit. What else do you expect? After all this is my first day in Royal Road.
Back in the character creation menu I said I wanted a place with archery guild and not too many players around. I got what I wanted. Under a blue sky with little clouds hanging around (but no players), standing at the fountain, I did what any beginner should do - check his Inventory. Yep! 10 pieces of bread and a thermos. So when I started training with the instructor I did not know that there was another player named Strazio in the back. I had accidentally shot a few arrows at him and now in a troublesome predicament.
‘If I kill him I will become a Player Killer. I don’t want that to happen.’
The instructor had similar problem. He was a very good archer and never missed. That means he HAD to kill him or lose his 100% archer accuracy bonus. (something to show off) But if he killed the guy, he would lose his training guild for not protecting a student while he trained. Let alone if it got out the teacher was shooting at a player!
“Lets just injure him so he can’t continue.”
I reply. “k.”
“Oy! Are you two ready or not?” yelled a man standing by the 100m targets. That man is Strazio, black hair with a face which was not bad, the thing was with his eyes they were black not a shirt kind, it was more like it was sucking the light is similar to a black hole. I though that was kind of strange.
I respond “yes.” quickly because the fast we start the quicker it will be over.
“Then let start then.”
Strazio ran to his first target, at the same time we fire our first arrows. We were hope to take him out fast so it was over. But he dodged them quickly by moving to the left in what look like a tumble roll. After we saw our arrows miss we fire again. Again it missed. As he reach the first target he did an under cut with both sword then a bunch of air attacks including stabs and slashes. Then he circle around the target before moving on to the next in line. After a few min of attacking the dummies and seeing that every arrow we fire keeps on missing him I relaxed. No way a beginner like me could actually hit him on purpose so I just aimed for the targets he was near and to possibly slow him. The instructor seemed to take all the misses personally. He started to pick up speed and aimed for the most difficult shots to doge. So instead of just dodging, Strazio began attacking the arrows. After doing that for a while he got some new skills.
Arrow Cutter Beginner LVL 1
Cuts an arrow to change it’s course
Cost 5 Mana per arrow
Vision Beginner LVL 1
Lets you see more distance and can smaller object like arrow and string
Distance view + 2%
Small objects +1%
Cost 5 M/s
After a whole day in realty doing this, the game figured out that Strazio, he didn’t like having to keep saying the skill names. Or even speaking in combat. So the game gave him one more skill.
Silent Casting Beginner LVL 1
At the cost of not needing to say the skill. your skill will produce a color coating over your body so that other can tell what skill you are using the color will weaken as level is increased.
Activating 3 sec before skill
It will use 3 second of Mana before activating
Color range for red to violet
100% color
In the four day of shooting (VR) I had gain few skill and also got a huge amount of exp for archer.
“Hey Tiger you did well.”
“Thanks sir but you are definitely better then me.”
“Hoooo.” The instructor said. “ you are right.”
“So do you want a special archer class? I'd usually not offer it to a beginner but you have shown great potential.”
“Thank sir.” Tiger knew that the only reason he unlocked the class is because of having to shoot at Strazio.
‘ Who the the hell is that Strazio? Over these last few days we must of shot at least 1 million arrows at him!’
I look back at the shooting range which was once full of green grass, and some scarecrows with many arrows here and there. A few days ago it become like this. Arrow was every where some broken, some damaged, others cut to peices. The grass didn’t do any better. Most of it was dug up and had turned brown. The scarecrows were unrepairable and body bits were all over the place. No matter how I look at this I doubt Strazio is a human. I mean what kind of monster could survive almost 4 days(VR), and only allow breaks for drinking and eating not even sleeping. As well being shoot at from a pro and me.
The next day Strazio didn’t show up to clean up the archery training range or train. So we both believe that he had leave the village. As I start cleaning up with the instructor I made a vow.
‘One day I will be able to hit that monster but first I need to train.’
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Today was Friday and is the only day I have to go to school. As I headed to school no one was insulting me. I only saw about 100 student when usually there are about five time that amount. It seems that I can have a nice day.
The sun also seem to agree because for the first day in a week it was shining in the sky, I almost forgot what the sun looks like.
Standing on the side of the road I just stared at the sky.
‘How long has it been since i have seen the sky, at least a few months.’
“The sun today, what a lazy thing it is, hiding over the last week.”
Someone said that but it didn’t bother me. Not everything can always be active, the sun is nothing different. No bullying today. Usually I get call, “dickhead or piggy” but there was nothing so far. Probably because the bullies didn't to come to school today.
Checking my watch I notice the time ‘If I stay too long I will be late’ then hurried to get to school on time
First subject of the day was math. I was in a classroom with about 5 other student so it should have been easy for me to learn.This would be only if my teacher was not Mrs Smith. She is also my homeroom teacher and one of the worst when it came to insulting me. She did 1 on 1 teaching to everyone except me then asked the class to do a task which I hadn’t learned. The sheet she gave me had nothing but questions. No answers or explanation. I got nothing right and got growled at again.
Next for me was history. I enjoy this class better then Math because of the teacher. Mr William did not insult me but wasn’t much help ether so I didn’t mind him much. His room is covered with news articles about anything and everything from War to Royal Road. If I had to choose between being in either Mr William's or Mrs Smith's class I would choose Mr William hands down. He only had 7 students in his class today so it wasn’t that bad as none of them were insulting me ether.
It was not like everyone in Arrowsmith high is against me, but no one was really on my side. One time when Mr William with on a field trip his fish died because no one feed them. About 20% of the class blamed me straight away. Then some more tried to act cool by copycatting them (50%). After a minute 80% were on their side and the other 20% just stayed quite.
(20% the worst kind of people(main bullies), 30% were copycats, 30% just didn’t what it to be them they picked on and the other 20% didn’t care.)
The ratio changes depending on whose class I am in, but this was most likely the whole school version. In Mrs Smith form class (F- class) everyone one of them was in the ‘worst kind of people’ area but I expected that, as I believe most of them would be in jail in a few years for the crimes each would commit.
Finally morning tea was after history, so I went to my favorite tree, away from all the other students. The reason I like this spot is because it is out of the way that no one would bother me but close enough so that I could get to my next class with out being late, The other reason is the view. It’s not as great as the view on top of the school building that I always go to at lunch, but still pretty good. From where I am I can see the athletics track, some student racing along it, and the cherry blossoms blooming all around. The first time I saw it happen I lost my breath the view was just that great. A bit further is the indoor swimming pool, not that i can see them from here. Or that I would want the reminder. Here I can enjoy my self at school for at least a little while.
After siting down and opening up my morning granola bar I hear something going down on the athletics track. A bunch of girls and guys were surrounding 4 girls and 1 boy. One of them had just finished a run and was in her athletic gear. She has white hair going down to her shoulders and was the princess of the wind.
“That was a great run Aira.”
“Here is you water, Aira.”
“Thank you.”
The girls started screaming. this kind of scene made me roll my eyes.
“Them again.”
I dislike they for two reasons. One is that they all are rich, intelligent, good looking/hot/cute. The best of the best at Arrowsmith. At school they were call the Royal Princess and Prince. The highest place a student could get. the second reason for me to dislike them is because they are always happy, enjoying each others comply. I probably hate the prince more because all the girls wanted to date him but he denied them saying he had a fiancée or something.
‘Popular with the girls, boys always looking up to him, good looking, sporty, intelligent and a prince here at school. he has everything I don’t have.’
*bell rang
They head to the classes in the north with all the best teachers and equipment. I've never seen it, but I have heard its a really big step up from our crap homeroom. We got terrible teachers and broken equipment. The F- homeroom is a room even homeless people wouldn’t dare to enter. The wood holding it up is got cracks and missing planks everywhere along the walls. There is spider webs here and there and sometime get a few giant insects and mice. Not that anyone minds having a few guests at homeroom.
After I was sure they left I climbed down from the tree and headed to class, I don’t really want the others to know where I hang out at lunch and morning tea.
This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience.
3rd was PE. Many wonder why I bothered coming and they all thought it was to look at girls. But I wanted to loose some weight and my work has be shown. The last month I had lost 3 kg with the lowest week being 0.5 kg. I want out from hell and this was the best way to start, well at least I think. We got spit up into boys and girls and played dodgeball. Regrettably I was out with in the first minute of the first game. There is nothing I can do about that as I am an easy target because of my size. My weight is finally under 140kg. My team ends up losing the first round. The next round I did better lasting about 1 minute 30 seconds. That was because of my lousy throw at the prince of Arrowsmith, Noel. his blonde short hair shines like the sun and blinds many people. His hair even has a rumor about it, not that I care. Once again we lost. Not have enough time to play again so the class packs up. As I was changing I did hear someone say that we lost to them because we had me on the team. When I hear it I almost started laughing.
‘We lost because no one even tried, They got all the balls straight away and nailed us, the game only took as long as it did because they wanted to watch Noel take us all out.’
Fourth class was form this is where you get information about your grades and attendance unfortunately it was Mrs Smith so she just yelled at me. Here I usually get yelled at by Mrs Smith but she would stop yelling and talk to the rest of the students but today there was no one but the two of us so my ear hurt after that.
I leave and head to my English class. Here all I did was Reading a light novel because it was Miss Fresh and she hated me. She was also the only teacher who didn’t play Royal Road and I was the only student in the class. This was always a terrible combination because we never got along. I can’t stand her view on the world. All ecofriendly, green this green that, at least churches don’t thrust their ideas on you like she does. So I read and she sat on her computer doing something that I probably did not want to know. She was doing that creepy laugh the whole time.
During lunch I went to the roof and climbed up on to the schools old gearshed to cool my head and read new news about Royal Road. The only useful news I could find was a new dungeon within 10 to 25km of town. That didn’t interest me so I started playing a random fighting game, when guess who shows up.
It was the dam princesses and prince! The five of then sat on a picnic mat and ate their box lunches.
It’s not like they are bad people who insult me but doesn’t mean that I have to like or get along with them ether.
I got bored of winning against the AI, turn off the game and listened to what they were saying. There might be something good on Royal Road like the location of good place to hunt. Sadly, this didn’t happen as they mainly talked about girlish things like hair and make up. Why would I care about that? Interestingly, Noel got involved in the conversation, but maybe this is something someone with a fiancée needs to know
‘It not like I would know if this stupid girly stuff will ever be important to a guy who has a fiancée.’
Then after about 20 min the guy started asking about their levels in Royal Road.
‘Finally they are talk about something useful.’
‘Odd, the girls all look confused? Must be my imagination.’
After a few seconds one of the girls decides to answer. It was Sakura. She is the one with long black hair, is part Japanese and the club leader for tea party and flower arranging. Guess that's why her nickname is "Princess of the Earth".
“Around about level 100 but I could be higher if it was not for the dancing classes my mum make me do. Now are you ever gonna tell us why you choose to be a female in Royal Road?”
This made me laugh a little, but I tried not to let them hear me.
‘I guess he wanted to try being a princess this time.’
I turn around to see the other 3 girls had the expressions as Sakura had.
‘Strange, did they hear me laugh? I didn’t think I was that loud.’
They talk about Royal Road for a bit longer but Noel never said why he was a girl in Royal Road. They mentioned what everyone's level was, a few cool skills and quests, before changing the subject back to boring stuff. Then it was all about food, hair and a few other girly things.
They left just before the bell was about to ring. I waited for a few minutes before leaving, checking to make sure no one saw me on the roof. But I still went down though a different door from the one the prince and princess used. Just in case.
Last class was Biology. The whole class we talked about goblin from the game. How their bodies reacted. The bones and muscles they have and their weakness. Basically how to butcher them. It was fun! Probably because it was Mr Gong. He loves everything about life. Even death. Personally, I think he is more like a mad scientist so it came as a surprise when he chose the priest class in Royal Road. Many of the students placed bets on how long he will stay a priest before getting kicked out. I reckon it would be three month(VT). So far he's been fine, but we all know its just a matter of time. By the way. there was ten students in his class today.
Finally the my last lesson was over so I head on home so I can get back to Royal Road. Lucky I did not see many people today so there were fewer people to insult me. That pleased me alot.
Of course, when I got home I logged back into Royal Road.
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Strazio appeared near the north village gate where he had last been before he signed off.
‘I heard that there is a good hunting ground for beginners north of the village. This way I can get stronger quickly to catch up to them. I can't believe the gates look so real. I could easily forget that this was a game and not reality.’
Quickly I checked to see who was around me. In case you-know-who decides they have nothing better to do. No one appeared so I relaxed and went out the gate. The two guards didn’t even bother to talk to me and kept chatting to each other. Not that I can blame them, I didn't know them, and they didn't know me.
When i went outside of the village I just stood there looking down on a grass plain covered with rabbits and foxes.
“I didn’t think it was possable to make something so realistic, but Royal Road always seem to outdo itself. Sight, smell, sound or even touch - everything feels like it is really here.”
“Look it’s a noob and he is by himself.”
“He will die quickly here.”
“I bet 2 sliver that he will die in his first battle.”
“haha”
It was a group of 3 men. One had a big two-handed sword. Another had a church-like clothes so I bet he was a priest or something. And the third was obviously an archer. Their clothes were good quality so they must be higher level then me. As they ran down to fight against the foxes and rabbit, I was wishing for a one side massacre of the three dickheads. Didn't happen. They were slaying everything to the point that it was raining blood and the green grass was drenched it thick red blood. If a kid saw this it would have been like seeing a nightmare. They were even having fun doing this cruel act and were showing off of their skills. A normal person be horrified by their actions and asked them to stop it. I didn’t bother. I was planing to do pretty much the same thing anyway.
‘Can’t let them hog all the exp.’
So I charged at a rabbit who was just sitting their eating grass. I unsheathed two wooden swords that I had taken from the training ground. In total I had three swords. One in each hand and a spare on my back. I descended on to the bunny ready to take its life.
striking down on the bunny, I yelled. “Die bunny!”
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Several seconds later I had still not hit the bunny even once. My blade was only just short of hitting the bunny by 1cm. It’s not like I missed, I just stop my blade before it hit the bunny. I simply couldn’t bring myself to kill something that wasn't trying to attack me. The bunny didn’t even notices me. Who could have take it’s life, it continue to eat the grass.
*sigh* ‘If I do this I will be no different then those bullies.’
So I put my weapons away and walked down the hill.
“I don’t what to kill anything that is not bothering me. It doesn’t seem fair, although if I ever find one of my schoolmate in the game I will kill them without caring on how I do it.”
“Fighting the way I want to fight will be more fun.”
So I passed by the foxes and headed off to look for a monster I felt like fighting and killing. “If one tries to attack me I will kIll it.” The three players that originally insulted me didn’t even notice when I left. They were too busy killing bunnies.
After a day of walking in a straight line with nothing attacking me, I found a cave. When I entered a trap triggering causing the opening to collapse.
“Oops.”
The player Strazio was first to find the dungeon: goblin hill
This cave contains a base where the goblins can plan out their attack and live quietly, hidden from humans and other monsters.
fame increase by 20
Goblin relationship changed to "kill on sight" as long as you are in the dungeon
Double exp for the next 7 days
Goblin who live in the hill have no good loot
Not getting half of what it was saying I smile.
“So I am the first player to have come here and now goblin see me as their enemy, this will be fun.”
‘It’s not that dark so I can see a little bit, like five feet away.’
A goblin came running out of what look like a badly made guard tower to see what triggered the trap.
“Human!"
Two more came out from the guard tower.
“Human! Me kill!”
“Human! Dead!”
Strazio was confused ‘Is that what a goblin in this game is supposed to look like? Looks more like the ones from Bio.’
“Human! Die! Here!”
I took a peak at their level and got a nasty shock. “I heard that if you face an opponent who is even a few levels then your own, you will probably loose but in this case it would be...”
Strazio lvl 1 classless vs
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luck decreased by 4
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“Haha GG.”
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M/s is Mana per second
GG is short for, good game. when some one is overconfident and feels like they are guarantee to win (so funny when they lose)