Terror Infinity Side B
Chapter 11 - 1, H.O.T.D Intermission
Aqua: There are a total of six stats you can increase with the points you obtain from the missions. Also some of enhancements that you exchange from God may increase your stats. I know it all seems very game like, yet the stats themselves are all realistic. No ATK, DEF, or AGI stats that you find in Video Games people. This is the real world... with some fantasy elements in the mix. The first stat Intelligence is correlated with memory and your ability to think. Investing points here will basically make you smarter, but it won't change your personality or increase your knowledge out of the blue without studying. Next, Mental Capacity is related to Extra Sensory Percepction or ESP for short, basically your ability to feel and effect the strange that can't be explained by science. It'll also solidifys your defense against it. Cell Vitality affects your recovery rate and investing points here will allow you to survive wounds that some doctors would call crippling or fatal in the real world, bu increasing this stat alone won't make you immortal without the right correlating ability. Reaction Speed and Muscle Density should be obvious and they will become the most useful stats for you to increase. Reaction Speed allows you to see objects moving at high speed and the distance you can see accurately, and after reaching a certain level you can even see the trajectory of bullets. Of course your body has to move fast enough to dodge them and that's where Muscle Density comes in. It increases your bodies strength and toughness, but be aware that each person has their own body type. For some people they could become incredibly powerful, yet lack agility. The reverse is also true for some. Immunization Strength is also an important factor. If your immunization is strong enough during missions like High School of the Dead with zombies, you wouldn't get infected. You also won't get sick and can endure the most deadly of viruses for a time.
Intelligence, Mental Capacity, Cell Vitality, Reaction Speed, Muscle Density and Immunization Strength. These are the stats Aqua say are vital to our survive and sees right. In the coming missions into the world of fantasy born from japanese entertainment like manga and anime then each stat will become incredibly important. Aqua said that Muscle Density and Reaction Speed are the most important, and they were for the standard battle stories, yet if the criteria for missions are high or potentially high fatality rates then increasing every stat to a high enough level will become critical. The question is whether I should make my stats well rounded or go down a specialist route like Muscle Density and Reaction Speed (A fighter route), Intelligence and Mental Capacity (What I can only imagine a mage route), or Cell Vitality and Immunization Strength (A survivalist route).
Aqua: That is all for the stats for now. Next we will continue with the exchangeable items. I will advise both Hikari and Misaki not exchange any items and spend all your points in Cell Vitality, Reaction Speed, Muscle Density, and Immunization Strength, with the focus being on Reaction Speed and Muscle Density. Otherwise, you won't even be able to keep up with all the running.
Hikari nodded in agreement, understanding that she had few options at this point, but Misaki looked dissatisfied. He was probably happy to make himself stronger with points, but I bet that just like me he wanted to exchange his points for something amazing.
Hikari: I agree with Aqua. I was helpless back there in H.O.T.D and I won't alway be carried by someone during the difficult parts. Still, I'll perfer a magic or supernatural ability. One where I can safely fight from a distance as I'm no fist fighter. That's the kind of Player I want to be.
Misaki: From a distance? Heck, no. I'm no otaku, but I've seen Animes where characters can move at the speed of sound or even light. If you can't fight up close your going to die at some point. It's better to become a fighter with some magic ability in the mix.
Listening to the two I couldn't feel that either of them were wrong. Fighting from a distance give an amazing advantage, yet once someone gets close... it's over for you. Then Aqua turned to me and went over my options.
Aqua: Shin. Since you have 10,000 points and two B rank rewards ( One B and three C's. 3C = 1B ) to spend rejoice, the world is yours for the taking. With that amount of points and rank rewards you should just go for both a few genetic and whole body enhancement. But what you want is up to you. Then spend the remaining points on stats or some weapons, your choice, but I would go with a weapon. Stats will support you forever, and even if you end up out growing it later a weapon will immediately increase your combat potential. Next to me you will be the strongest one among us in the next mission, and you should also think about probably getting a magical item as well. From my experience, missions with the supernatural are the worst to deal with next to full blown out wars where a individuals power is limited.
Shin: I was just thinking just the same thing. Of all the storys that I have read, supernatural or science that has reached the level of the supernatural like Elfin Leid and Toaru Majustu no Index are the most dangerous. It was always my plan on getting a weapon that can kill those type of monsters and opponents. I have the points to spend even of they are expensive.
Aqua: Then lets get a move on? Lets go check out God's interface and power up.
The four walked toward the sphere with excitement. Especially since it's the first time for three of us. We were all going to soon surpass normal people from now on. I stood under God, the sphere of light then closed my eyes. I experienced that feeling of being connected to God again like the time I repaired myself.
Shin: Lets first take look at genetic and body enhancement shall we.
The screen focused on the support items category then it listed all the possible enhancements for Whole Body and Mutations. I filtered out the ones that needed S and A rewards and only looked at rank B and lower enhancements. Even then the number was still in triple digits.
Spiderman Genetic Mutation -
Rating 83.
Applicable to movies that require high dexterity. Web shooter can be used in any circumstances. Requires a rank B reward and 2000 points.
Wolverine Genetic Mutation -
Rating 84.
Applicable to moves that require CQC and vitality. Adamantium skeleton and claws can be used in any circumstance. Requires a rank B reward and 2000 points.
High level Ki -
Rating 87.
Applicable to movies that require close combat. Can buff stats substantially in short period of time. Requires rank B reward, 2500 points and intermediate level Ki.
Upper Class Hunter Nen -
Rating 91.
Applicable to missions that require close combat. Potentially has very high growth, but because of the specialist nature of Nen is very limited ability wise. Requires a rank B reward and 2700 points.
Advance Mana Control.
Rating 82.
Applicable to most missions that require the use of magic. Allows access and control Mana that is in the air for Magic Spells, and can be used to increase stats. Requires a rank B reward, 2000 Points and Intermediate Mana Control.
Jonin Level Chakra -
Rating 85.
Applicable to most missions. Can increase stats moderately over periods of time, yet have harsh rebound when exhausted. Requires a rank B reward, 2300 points and Chuunin Level Chakra.
A-Class Trigger -
Rating 93.
Applicable to missions that require combat. Can store the users real body within the trigger and replace it with an A-Class Trion Body. Can download and use up to eight different types of triggers ( Must be obtained separately ). Triggers has the bailout function, able to escape after the Trion Body is destroyed, the main body will be ejected and fly away anywhere within 1000 meters of where Bail Out occurred. Warning: If the Trion Body is destroyed or Bail Out, the real body will be left in a state of extreme fatigue for hours. Gain assess to Trion Energy. Requires a rank B reward, 3000 points and a B-Class Trigger.
Innocence Cube -
Rating 80.
Applicable to the missions that require combat against spirits and dark forces. Acquire one of the 109 shards of Innocence and become an Exercist. Will develop a Equipment or Parasite type Innocence weapon. Innocence is the natural enemy of evil spirits, demons and all things that go against the will of god. Possess an Evolution factor and access to Faith Energy. Requires a rank B reward and 2450 Points.
High Elf Genetic Mutation -
Rating 85.
Applicable to most missions that require the use of magic. Possess one of the highest affinities with most magic and the spirits. Increase the effects of magic spells and spiritual energy. Depending on the affinity, supernatural entities will have higher or lower intimacy with the owner. Requires a rank B reward and 2800 points.
Plasma Stigmata Implant -
Rating 89.
Applicable to missions that require high combat power. Special tissues created by reverse-engineering Nova cell cultures, which gives superhuman abilities and prowess to Pandora and Limiters. Females will develop into Pandora who can use HIGH END SKILL and Males will develop into Limiters who can use FREEZING. Volt Texture has evolved to the higher grade Plasma Texture allowing for far greater output, but has a high maintenance cost that deteriorates the body with extended use. Requires B rank reward, 3200 Points and Heroic Stigmata Implant.
High level Werewolf Genetic Mutation -
Rating 88.
Applicable to most missions. Has the ability to transform into a werewolf, increasing stats substantially temporarily. Owner will not be affected by the instincts of werewolf bloodline. Requires a rank B reward, 2700 points, and Entry Level Werewolf Mutation.
Demon Lord ( Rank ) Genetic Mutation -
Rating 87.
Applicable to most missions. Has demonic power and access to most Demon Magic. Rank Lord increases strength substantially and emotional state can increase power. Owner will not be affected by holy water. Requires a rank B reward, 2600 points and Demon Viscount Mutation.
Vampire Count ( Rank ) Genetic Mutation -
Rating 90.
Applicable to most missions. Has blood energy and access to most blood magic. Rank Count increases vitality substantially, can recovery from any injury as long as brain and heart are not destroyed. Owner will not be affected by sunlight and silver. Requires a rank B reward, 3000 points and Vampire Viscount mutation.
S Rating One-Eyed Ghoul Genetic Mutation -
Rating 84.
Applicable to most missions. Possess high combat and regenerative power, but is very hard to master. Allows access to one of four types of the predatory organ of a Ghoul, the Kagune. Owner will not effected with a ghouls need to eat human flesh. As a S rated ghoul, there is a chance of an incomplete Kakuja forming. Requires a rank B reward, 2500 Points and A Rating One-eyed Ghoul Mutation.
New-Type Awakening -
Rating 89.
Applicable to missions that require above average intelligence, mental capacity and reaction speed. Increases sensitivity to the supernatural and strong emotions. Has access to Psychic Power and most esper abilities. When the mind is focused the Intelligence, Mental Capacity and Reaction Speed stats will substantially increase temporarily. Requires rank B reward, 2900 points and Cyber New-Type Awakening.
Witch/Warlock Genetic Mutation -
Rating 88.
Applicable to most missions that require the use of magic. Able to store a source of Mana inside their bodies, or within an object with no limit. The ability to turn a inanimate object or a living being into a familiar called a Supporter. Requires a rank B reward, 2600 Points and the C rank Witch/Warlock mutation.
LEVEL 4 Power Development -
Rating 83.
Applicable to missions that require above average intelligence and mental capacity. Increases sensitivity to the supernatural and and other non-magic abilities. Has access to Psychic Power and random Esper Power. When the mind is focused the Intelligence, Mental Capacity and Reaction Speed stats will substantially increase temporarily. Requires a rank B reward, 2750 points and LEVEL 3 Power development.
Devil's Fruit Genetic Mutation ( Consumable ) -
Rating 74.
Advantage and disadvantages in certain missions vary depending on the type of devil fruit. A random Devils Fruit will be given and consuming one, will develop a unique ability. Three types - Paramecia ( Super Power ), Zoan ( Animal Transformation ) and Logia ( Element Body Transformation ). The power of the Sea will reject Devil Fruit users and greatly weaken them. Only one may be consumed. Requires a rank B reward and 2000 Points.
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It was there as I was looking throught the enhancements a thought came to my mind and I then switched to the rank A enhancements list. And there they were. Master Level Ki, and higher level Elder Werewolf and Vampire Mutations. These all required their rank B counter parts, so that seemed to be the theme here. Even if you have the points and the reward, without it's lower level version then you couldn't exchange for it.
Shin: God, I have a question. Can I choose two bloodlines or genetic mutations at the same time?
Then God actually answered back. It was the same dignified voice as always.
- Yes but it will have unpredictable result. The different genetics could absorb or proliferate each other. You have a seventy percent chance of becoming a non human being.
Shin: That probably means monster. How about different types of energy? Like Aura, Ki, Chakra and Blood Energy.
- Yes, it is possible to have more then one type of power, yet it is impossible to own two of the same type.
Shin: Same power?
- Meaning the same source of power, yet it manifested differently. It is possible to have Nen [ Life Force ] and Psychic Power [ The Mind ], but Nen [ Life Force ] and Ki [ Life Force ] are not compatible, so they can't both be learned.
I then nodded as I understood. Creators in their hopes of originality would come up with different kinds of power and abilities for their characters in manga and novels, but it wasn't odd for them to have the same source like Ki, Chakra and Aura.
- But there is alternative to this rule. With the same chances of a bad reaction like with Genetic Mutations enhancements, it is possible for one type of energy to absorb the other of the same type. For example, Ki [ Life Force ] and Nen [ Life Force ], one can absorb the other to become a superior energy, like Greater KI or Greater Nen. The more powerful energy will be used as the base for the Greater energy and when exchanging for high tier version of Ki or Nen/Aura, it will automatically become a superior version as well.
Shin: What is the difference Greater and regular Ki or Nen?
- Unknown. The results are randomly made if the absorption is successful. Using Greater Ki that has absorbed Nen as an example, it may allow it the use the general abilities of Nen ( Ten, Zetsu, Ren, Gyo, En, Shu, Ken, Ko and Ryu ), stay the same but you can now develop a original skill just for you ( Hatsu ) or no new abilities were absorbed yet the size of one's Ki may simply be magnified. It is also with the realm of possibility that all of the listed properties can be developed.
Shin: Ok, but what happens if the absorption ends in a failure?
- With Genetic Mutation fusing together there is a chance at becoming a non human being, but with a failure to absorb two different energies there is a different risk involved. The two energies may cancel each other out so both would be loss. There is also the chance that the body can't handle the absorption process and a explosion occurs.
Shin: An explosion within the body... Probably means death right?
This really was an important decision to make and to be honest if I let myself I would be here all day thinking of all my potential possible routes to almightiness, but I was getting an evil look for taking so long from Hikari. The others haven't chosen anything yet, but she just knew that I was enjoying this too much and I would be here all day if I was allowed.
Hikari: Having fun?
Shin: Ye-yeah, but I am almost done. You?
Hikari: Still giving it some thought, but I am pretty much decided on a Muscle Density route since in the last mission I was as powerless as a little girl without her parents. All I could do was come up with a few analysis. At the very least I need the ability to runaway from danger and leave the dangerous stuff to you.
Shin: ...Please help out.
Hikari: But wouldn't you still have fun?
Shin: Yes, but I don't want to die either.
Hikari: I'll help, but please protect me if I get into any danger.
Shin: You sure are spoiled. Sure. I expect the same from you.
Hikari: Refuse. I don't want anything to do with a dirty otaku like you.
Shin: ...Yet you still asked to be saved, huh. Tch, middle school girls are the worst.
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I look back at my many ( MANY ) options to bring back up my mood, and soon I made my decision. I used a rank B rank reward, separated my second rank B reward into three C's, one C rewards into three rank D rewards which I learned that I could do and used up the rest of my C rewards and two D's. All that I had left was a single D reward after I was done.
Shin: Low level Ki cost 500 points and D Rank Reward, Intermediate Ki cost 1200 points and C Rank Reward, B Rating One-eyed Ghoul cost 700 points and a D Rank Reward, A Rating One-eyed Ghoul cost 1100 points and C Rank Reward, S Rating One-eyed Ghoul cost 2500 points and B Rank Reward.
So of my total 10,019 points and two B rank rewards, I just spent 6000 points and most of my rewards, leaving myself with 4019 points and a single D rank reward. It was still 4000 points strong and I had a reward left over, but spending almost 2/3 of your savings never sits well with human beings, especially since I got these points for risking my life a half dozne times in just two days. But still, I have even more to do, yet at least this part won't cost me points.
Next, I use God's Certificate to upgrade rank C Intermediate Ki to rank B Advance Ki. It might have been better to to just use two of the Consumables of the certificate to get Advance Ki from Low level Ki and save 1200 points, but seeing as Aqua has never seen or heard about it before it must mean that this certificate is an extremely rare item. Becoming strong as fast possible is important here in this worldt, but I believe that it is best not to use them all up at once. Who really knows what I really need here in this missions to survive and protect my comrades. I am aiming for a close combat route at the moment, but what if I need magic later on?
Yes, I have Ki, but what if I find that a spiritual, psychic or magic power is needed more here. With the certificate that I have, I can quickly get higher level versions of those skills. Also, with my remaining rank D reward I could get another low level power like Psychic Power or Low Level Mana Affinity, but could I really master all these new powers in the ten day that I have till the next mission?
Not likely. I am still new here and that is why till become more informed and experienced it is better not to be too rash. The future is unpredictable, but having a trump card in reserve shouldn't be ignored either. Now that I upgraded Ki to Advance my shopping list was finished for now and I made all the exchanges to God. Just as I did, everyone began to look at me in stranglely. It was then that I noticed that a beam of light coming from God shined down on me and lifting me into the air. Then from there countless light particles flew into my body. The whole process took over a half an hour. I was bored just floating there, and the others down there waiting for me to finish were just as bored, and Aqua was the most ticked off of all.
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Aqua: Please hurry and bless us with your presence our lord and savior!
Hikari: Are enhancements always so dramatic?
Aqua: Depends. When you get the full body packages like spider and wolverine genetic enhancements will you be lifted into the air by the beam of light as if you were the chosen one. Normally just a few particles of light enter your body and you feel stronger or smarter. Shin must have gotten more than one amazing enhancement for this kind of light show.
Listening to their conversation was the only thing that I could do right now, and then the enhancements were finally done with, and in those final moments there was a change. Within my body two bright stars of different energy were created. One was a bright green star centered around the navel and the other was a dark and ominous red star located on the back near the spine. Once those two stars were firmly formed within myself, I eventually fell back to the floor after all my enhancements were finished with. They were all staring at me and that got me worried if something happened to my face. I know I choose to become a ghoul becomes it was badass, but it shouldn't have made me ugly, right?
Shin: Is something wrong? Guys?
Hikari: No, not at all. You just look... Your face is manlier is all.
Aqau: Hikari is right. You also look much more muscular, although not buffed up like a weight lifter.
Shin: Really! Is that true Misaki? They aren't just messing with me?
Misaki: How should I know! Go look in a mirror if you really want to know.
I couldn't see my face, but I excitedly felt up my body and I was shocked. I was never muscular, just another skinny kid who did just a little bit above average in gym. Now from what I could tell I was muscular and toned all over. My arms were bursting with power and by abs that were rock hard solid.
Shin: Have I become sexy? A cool ikemen.
Aqua: Stop idolizing yourself you M and check out your stats. Tell us what you got.
Doing as I was asked (Told), I checked my stats.
STATS
Intelligence - 207
Mental Capacity - 260
Cell Vitality - 588
Reaction Speed - 447
Muscle Density - 467
Immunization Strength - 667
EXCHANGE CATEGORIES
1. Sci-fi Weapons - None.
2. Magical tems - None.
3. Support items - S Rating One-Eyed Ghoul and Advance Ki Energy.
4. Entertainment - None.
Missions Survived: 1
Exchange Points: 4019
Upgrade Certificate: 2
These stats surprised me. I know I exchange some pretty high enhancements, but wasn't this too much? I was basically five times stronger with the exception of Intelligence and Mental Capacity which didn't go up as much as compared to the rest of my stats. Then I looked at my abilities. The power of life force Ki and the predatory organ of a ghoul the Kagune.
Ki is a form of life force, it will recover naturally. As Ki increases the one's stats increases as well. Ki allows the user to also use martial arts skills and a variety of magic once exchanged for.
The Kagune is a unique weapon of a ghoul. A special liquid muscle that is as red as blood that could be used for both offense and defense. There were four types of Kagunes and the type I found that I was blessed with was the same same as Ken Kaneki from Toyko Ghoul, the Rinkaku ( Shining Scales ).
Shin: I separated a B rank reward into three C rank rewards, 1 C into three D's. Then I used two D rank rewards, two C rank rewards, my only other B rank rewards, and used one of my Upgrade Certificate. What I exchanged for was low to Advance Level Ki Energy. Also, I exchanged for a S-Rank One-eyed Ghoul Mutation.
I then told them about my amazing stats, but they just looked at me funny.
Shin: What?
Misaki: Why a ghoul?
Hikari: Did you fantasies about eating human flesh in the real world? Creepy...
Shin: No! It is just cool is all and it's from one of my favorite manga ( The anime, especially S2 was a disappointment except for a few battle sences. Really, why can't they stick to the original manga? ). Besides, the enhancements don't carry the need to eat human flesh.
Hikari: Disappointed?
Shin: Shut it!
Then after the inital repulsion, Hikari and Misaki became envious of my stats. Of course they were. I am amazing and they knew it.
Hikari: Do you think those Xian (Taoist immortals), ghost, vampires, werewolves in tales and legends are real? I mean, Shin is a ghoul now. Is it possible that they were people that got away from this place. Perhaps this place had existed since ancient times. God's world used to use horror movies and not manga and games, right? Of course there were no horror movies back then, but there was still horror tales and stories.
Shin: That might be right.
Hikari: They were probably the first generation of supernatural creatures because no matter if its Xian or vampires or werewolves, their first generations were always the strongest. Perhaps the first generation were people that came from this place, but their descendants gradually became weaker because they lack the source of power. Is this possible?
Misaki: Then what about this place? A place that can even give you the bloodline of God. Who could had created this place?
Hikari: Perhaps the real God, the devil or the flying spaghetti monster. Who knows? This whole place is a mystery. Ah, Shin did you get any abilities?
Shin: In fact I did. Ki Energy and and a ghouls weapon the Kagune. But I still don't know how to use them yet. What about you guys? Did you get your enhancements yet?
Misaki then as if on que jumped eight feet in the air and did a spinning kick. His landing was also safe and he gave off a satisfied look.
Misaki: I feel like my body's full of power. More so then ever before. And I can see everything so clearly. How are you feeling?
I too noticed that my vision was greatly enhanced. I could see scarches on the other side of the room and even notice the invisible flow of air in the room too somewhat if I focused. Still, excited about what I just saw, I had to give it a shot as well. I was able to jump a good twelve feet easily, and although I couldn't do the kick as well as Misaki could and lost my balance, I landed safely on the ground as well.
Hikari: Amazing!
Misaki: Hmm, not bad I guess.
Shin: I could probably jump much higher once I figure out this Ki thing, but even without it I'm almighty!
Aqua: Great, great you are amazing alright. Hurry up and figure out your abilities. After all they required several rank rewards. One rank B, two C's and two D rewards Then go look at some of the sci fi and magic weapons. You still have a rank D reward left, and that could get you something nice to play with.
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Then just as Aqua suggested I connected back with God again and focused on sci fi weapons first.
It had everything from swords to RPG's and even lightsaber and plasma guns. I even saw a combat robot that looked awfully looked like a RX-78-2 that required 20,000 points and a rank A reward. It said that it could follow you into missions (Amuro Ray, taking off!). There was also the nameless Black Trigger of Kuga Yuuma that copies the powers of other triggers (God had made it so that it can copy sci-fi weapons as well) that required 28000 points and two A rank rewards .
It was all too much for my blood ( For now ), so I turned to something more affordable and looked at modernized weapons. Guns were inexpensive, even an anti air rocket launcher only cost 50 points, yet the unlimited ammo counter part cost 2000 points. It's twenty times more! Too expensive!
Then I looked at the magical items.
I played enough games and read manga to understand magic weapons very well without an explanation. One time use magic scrolls were inexpensive and only cost twice as much as a grenade. A lightning scroll cost 30 points, frostbolt 50. Most of the magic weapons were designed for close combat in mind. A cool glowing sword cost 1000 that I liked, but I nearly fell over backwards when I saw that Saber from Fate's Excaliber! That was 30,000 points and a rank AA reward and it counter part Item Avalon cost 35,000 points and a rank S reward... I nearly had a heart attack (God, why am I so poor?).
Those were all amazing, but I couldn't get them, so I considered what weapon I wanted to use that was affordable. As my stats increased, ranged weapons and sci fi weapon may become less effective. Perhaps I will get to a point where I can move faster than a bullet or so tough that even a bullet couldn't penetrate my skin. Strong enough to kill someone with just a finger ( CP9 ). In that case, why not invest in defensive equipment. There are more to RPG's then swords and scrolls like armor and shields, but in the end, I wanted a close combat weapon the most for now. Ghosts and supernaturals monsters were still my biggest threat right now. That is why I choose a convenient magical close combat weapon. Among the hundreds of items, what I choose was a certain ring. It had the strange name Na Ring.
Na Ring -
Rating 75.
A ring created by Xiuzhen technology. It had a subspace of 1.5 cubic meters and can be activated with Ki and other Xiuzhen related energy. Once activated it would create an energy field around your fist which can extend to weapons. This energy field is capable of damaging supernatural beings. Requires 1500 Points and D rank reward.
It also has the option of expanding its field around weapons that it is in contact with, so if I get a magic sword in the future (Which I sure as hell will) it will have double the effect of two magic weapons. Also, I thought that this item was totally made for me. Close combat, energy field, and can be used with Ki. Another surprise was it had a subspace to store items, so now I have a dimensional bag to store food and medication to missions.
Shin: Alright then, that's it. Even though it's a little expensive its well worth the cost to have a "Bag".
1500 points and my very last rank D reward. I almost used up almost all he had, but it was worth the cost, but while do I feel like I have become a reckless spender? It feels like that time I discovered Ebay for the first time. Uncle was made when I took his credit card. I then made the exchange to God and after opening my eyes, a ring appeared in front of me. It's a bronze ring with a dragon carved on it. It was cool and I immediately "Equipped" it. Then I felt energy moved from the core of my body, the abdomen to my finger where the ring was. This energy felt like a warm stream of water flowing through my veins, strengthening every part of my being. I could sense the subspace on his mind and this was also my first time sensing Ki energy. Now I had an idea how to us it!
Aqua: Something from entertainment category? Is this for a girl, or maybe for me?
Aqau looked at me without any expectations as she said that and for some reason Hikari was looking at me as well with a hint of worry for some reason.
Shin: No, but if I didn't think you would cheat on me the first chance you got then I would offer a beauty like you a diamond ring the first time I saw you (And those claws). Try and touch it.
I said so with a smile and Aqau took the bait. She moved her hands over then quickly moved away as if he received an electrical shock.
Aqua: Damm, you got that Na Ring? You know that I am part Werewolf, right?
Shin: Sorry, I forgot.
Aqua: DO. YOU. WANT. TO. DIE!?
I backed away in fear slightly. I knew, I hoped that our Wolverine/High Werewolf, short tempered woman with an infinite ammo Auto 9 could take a joke, but... Even playing around Aqau scares me.
Hikari: Na Ring? Is that a electro shock ring Sci-fi weapon?
Shin: No, this is a magic item. Something created by the Chinese immortals, Xian, according to the description. It has the name of Na and can store up to 1.5 cubic meters of items and tools, and can also function as weapon to attack supernatural beings. That was why it hurt Aqua who is part Werewolf. With this ring we have a weapon to use against ghost and such on our missions. It is a 'Bag' and magic weapon in one. How it only needs a rank D reward is beyond me.
Hikari: Hmm. Maybe its God's way of telling us to get it so we have an easier time surviving. There might be other such convenient tool is the lower level exchanges. I will look for some later.
Shin: That is great, but I might no be able to get anymore this time around. I used up the last of my rewards just now with the Na Ring.
Hikari: Is that right. Then how many points do you have left now after the Na Ring and your enhancement?
Shin: A little over 2500.
Hikari: How unfair! You just used up 7500 points and you still had more then twice the points when Misaki and I first got here. How about helping a girl and comrade out?
Shin: Sure. I always planned to, but on one condition.
Hikari: What? It isn't my body is it? Creep!
Shin: No! For now on you can't keep calling me creepy or any other insults out of your middle schooler mouth of yours.
Hikari then brought a finger to her forehead and began to think for a few minutes as if this was a very important decision that would effect the rest of her life. Was it that hard for her not to insult me?
Hikari: ...I'll keep it down to ten times a day.
Shin: Ten times! Just what am I in your eyes women?
Hikari: Then five.
Shin: ...One.
Hikari: Four.
Shin: One.
Hikari: Three and that is my final offer ( What the hell kind of bidding war is this? ).
Shin: Alright. Three times a day.
Hikari: ...Can we go back up to at least five?
Shin: No! Really, is it that middle school girls are the worst, or is it just you? It's only you right!?
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From there, I than began to use up 1500 and so points for supplies for the team. I exchanged points for medicines, antidotes, both sci-fi and magic support items and even weapons like hand guns, included with ammo. That fact I could keep all of this stuff within the Na Ring was a blessing, but when I looked at my points starting to dwindle down I began to cry internally.
I may have gotten the majority of my points through dumb luck and not skill, but I also almost died for those points in one way or another. I was fine with my decision, but still... I am just glad that Aqau didn't need/want anything like the others as she had her own supplies. Thanks to that I was able to keep 1503 points in the bank, so with another D or C rank reward I could get a pretty good enhancement or Sci-fi/Magic weapon. I noticed it back in the mission when she took out the communication devices, but who knew that that small bag attached to her belt behind her back was an actual game "Bag". According to Aqau it had limited single item slots for storage, with a max of 12 slots, but she could have an infinite amount of the same item in the magic bag of hers.
Aqua: Alright that is enough for for enhancements. If you want can come over to my place as my personal butter from my human creation can cook up a meal for you all, as he has five star chef level ability, but afterwards we will all begin training.
It was here at last.
Training!
The training arc was starting up! I wonder what we can do here in God's world to improve ourselves. A Hyperbolic Chamber or gravity machine ( Both DBZ ) would be cheating, right?
Aqua: You can increase your stats with training, although it is slow at first. From what I have seen from my previous comrades who have come to God's Dimension and myself when I first arrived here is that mercenaries and professional athletes can rival those with low level enhancements, just missing the special ability is all. Training is very important because, Shin, even with you amazing stats right now you have no real combat background. And so one of those guys can still take you in a fight long as they don't let their guard down and you refrain from using Ki. I always make it a point to training during the ten days off God gives us and you better do the same if you don't want to die easily.
Hikari: Ok, but is there anything we need to learn specifically?
Aqua: Yes, you all need to lean how to shoot with guns, both hand and heavy weapons. Shin, you could shoot just fine with a gun after you broke your limits in the last mission, but at the very least those undead needed to be 10-15 meter from you to guarantee your shots. I have a open area in my room that I have worked hard to make that has everything you need, so always feel free to drop by. We will all train hard and give it our all for the next mission.
Hikari: No, we aren't training for the mission, but to live.
Misaki: Yes. To go home with Mokoto and see my sister. For that I will do whatever it takes.
Shin: To become an OP main character (Through effort. Starting OP is boring) and build a harem with Human Creations, no, I mean to survive. Hahaha...
Misaki: ...
Hikari: .....Creepy ( THAT. IS. ONE! ).
Aqua: Well, at least your honest about your desires. That is your best bet to keep you alive during the horrors that are to come... And they will certainly come for you.
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For those who were interested, LEVEL 3 Power Development required two C rank reward, and LEVEL 2 one C rank reward and Level 1 one D.
For those dissatisfied with the choice of Ghoul Mutation and Ki Energy let me explain. Enhancements that are B rank are strong at first, but don't improve much, so later on towards the end game they are burdens and become trash. Also, they don't help you learn skills later on as most don't come with a power like Ki Energy, Mana or Blood Energy.
D ranks start off weak, but later on become much stronger than the average B rank when they reach B rank, and there are skills and special weapons that need them, so its better to start off with a D rank enhancement. Now, this isn't an absolute rule that can't be gotten around with a combination of exchanges, but that's the general consensus. Still there are some exceptions.
Lastly, so there are no misunderstandings famous powers like Wolverine, Hulk or Spiderman are not exactly the same. Just getting these powers won't allow them to completely fight like them and be Over Powered. Powers like heat ray vision or super strengthwill drain the user, and immortality belongs to the realm of S rank exchanges and S rank alone.
Stats also play an important part with abilities. You will wear your body down with Superman's strength with a Muscle Density and Reaction Speed of 500, or even 1000. Powers that regenerate the body are also limited by Cell Vitality ( Recovery and how much the body can keep recovering without proper rest ) and Immunization Strength as you will see with Shin later on.
So yeah. Just because Shin has a ghoul mutation won't mean he's bullet proof and knives can't cut him. Not here or the original TI is that how enhancements works here.