Cussing in some parts in this chapter of TBC, you have been warned.
The winds blew gently, as the blue sky slowly crept back up to fill the blacked sky. It was the dawn of a new day, in the bustling city of Los Angeles. Even in the early hours, streets were filling, stores were opening, and within moment the city came roaring back to life. In the corner of this bustling metropolis, lived a family, a family, although poor, got through life with energetic smiles, and unfaltering gazes.
It was all fine until those days came, America, the global superpower has finally fallen from grace. This was mainly due to the Goddess, Royal Road was quite the influential power to have. Of course only one person was able to control it, or had any access to it. Americans, more specifically, the Americans pushed by the government, went on an unprecedented attack. They tried to do a hostile takeover of Unicorn. This of course greatly angered them, and did nothing, but poke at a hornets nest. Funny thing was, at first America was a huge supporter of Unicorn and Royal Road, and now they could only beg for its mercy.
Yoo Byung-Jun wasn't too concerned about America's threats, and could care less of its attacks. He just instructed the Goddess to shut down America. The US didn't see a thing coming, and they reaped what they sowed. He could care less about political power that the American politicians were so hungry for. They were like pigs, eating their own country's people and bleeding them dry. The American government was corrupt, money was the real deal in government. American can't even actually elect their own president, what a screwed up game that was. And thus, their lust and greed was the end of them. This however wasn't true for most of the people of America, but it was they who suffered the most in this attack. The politician were still getting fatter, lining themselves with the taxes of the people. What they had triggered was even more devastating. This was the biggest crash on the stock market since the great depression, and Unicorn with its astronomical funds gained control in the US.
This was a dark age for Americans, they were now experiencing another Great Depression, but with no leader as capable as Roosevelt at that time, America could only bend its knees before Unicorn.
*********************************************
Eric was sitting at the family table, his younger brother was already asleep. He father and mother were sitting at the other ends of the table. Sweat trickled down their heads, brows wrinkled with thought, and tension was running on with endless fuel in the air.
"Dear, it seems we are in the red again, this week." The mother said, while reviewing some bills.
"This can't go on any longer…, but what can we do?” He sighs, "We'll have to survive on watery soup next week."
"Dad, we've been having watery soup for over a month now…"
"Yes, we've all been working hard." Mother said, try to hold back some sobs.
"We are work full time already, all three of us, Damn it! Fuck" Father silently cursed.
"Dad what if we took that offer for…" Eric was interrupted by his father.
"No."
"But, we'll be able to live happily in comfort for the rest of our lives."
"We will, but what about you. The offer is too dangerous, human experiment, no way in HELL am I sending my son to a damn son of a bitch, who thinks its fun toying with humans."
"Dad, its ok, I read the contract over 10 times, they'll guarantee, your lives will be good for as long as you're alive."
"Fuck Eric, Have you been listening to a DAMNED thing I'm FUCKING SAYING? THEY'RE FUCKING INSANE, I DON’T GIVE A HAIRS SHIT, WHAT THE FUCK IT SAYS ON THE DAMNED CONTRACT, I'LL DAMN ALL THOSE FUCKERS INTO HELL IF THEY SO MUCH AS TOUCH A HAIR ON YOU. THEY'RE SHIT, VERMIN, FUCKING TRASH."
"Dear calm down, it’s the middle of the night!" Mother Interjected.
"I'm going no matter what you say. I'm ok, they said they'll just conduct experiments while I'm playing Royal Road 2. You know I'll always wanted to try. It'll be ok, I've already told them, they said, I was a perfect fit for the requirements and they…"
Father's fist cleanly smashed into Eric's face. Eric was lifted off his chair, and knocked to the ground, clutching his face.
"Dear, stop this at once!" Mother quick got up to help Eric.
Eric quickly shook Mother off, and walked out the door, he strolled in front of Unicorn LA.
Mother was in tears back at the house. This family lost something precious that night.
***************************************
Solomon, woke, with tears streaming down his eyes, realizing he wasn’t back home anymore. He looked around where he was laying.
Dripping could be heard echoing, the darkness was silent, and in a single direction was light, a very blinding light. Solomon looked away immediately after setting eyes on it. It seemed he was in a cave, and suddenly he recalled what had happen the day before. He was chased by some crazed tornado, and he took refuge in a cave. Solomon got off the ground and slowly turned to the blinding entrance, allowing his eyes to adjust. He slowly walked out of cave. For some reason, he could hear fire crackling. He slowly approached the sound as stealthily as possible. Eventually he walked to a small hill of gravel, overlooking the fire, covered with giant stones. He was as stealth as he could possibly, walking on gravel is not as easy as it seems, when you’re trying to stay hidden.
Support creative writers by reading their stories on Royal Road, not stolen versions.
DING!
"Hee…" Solomon hissed as he quickly covered his mouth. He looked at what had caused this ding it seemed it was a window. He checked on what it said.
[p=center]New Stat: Stealth[/p]
New Skill
Stealth
You are able to at avoiding detection, allowing you to slip past foes or strike from an unseen position. This skill covers hiding and moving silently.
Beginner Lvl. 4 EXP:
78%
*For being able to hide from a high level monster proficiency is raised, and skill is upgraded.
Skill Changed from Stealth to Secrecy.
Secrecy
Beginner Lvl. 2 EXP:
0%
Ability to act freely while staying hidden, and detection due to talking and working hidden, is reduced. You are able to at avoiding detection, allowing you to slip past foes or strike from an unseen position. This skill covers hiding and moving silently.
*Can be detected by Players or Monster with Detection Abilities, resistance based on proficiency.
A high level monster! Solomon's eyes bulged looking at the words. He was conflicted on whether he should leave while he can, or take a look. A scent of meat filled the air. Solomon stomach started to growl. Luckily he suppressed it with an inhale of air, and the tightening of his abs. Solomon was giving into temptation, and thought, if I was able to hide once, why can't I do it again. He crept slowly behind a boulder, and took a small peek, the aroma of meat was growing stronger, and he took a look at the fire.
Solomon's face turned pale… It was human, a human! He was disgusted by the fact that he wanted to eat that, just smelling the scent. Solomon's mind was in disarray. Solomon started panicking, he took a step back, but the uneven ground caused him to slip. He couldn't hold it in anymore he started to puke, but nothing came out, he started gagging and choking, but there was nothing to be barfed. The crunching of stones could be heard, as the monster rose, in search of the disturbance. A shadow slowly crept up and covered Solomon, and he remembered there was still a high leveled monster nearby.
He started crawling back on his feet, but the stones stopped his momentum. He turned around, and saw the beast. A monster, with the head of a bull, and the body of a man, a minotaur. In one hand he held a battle axe, already smeared with blood, and it entrails, of a previous victim. Its massive stature, towered over Solomon. In despair, he fell on his bottom, trembling as the beast came ever closer. It had a massive snout that flared at a chance for meat. Of course in hell, meat was hard to find, and in one day, two humans, plump and fresh of the boat (FOB) were his for the taking.
When the minotaur came into range, it swung its massive axe, and time slowed for Solomon. He was pondering in his head, watching his life flash, and he thought, is this how I'm going to die?
************************
Hey guys! I forgot what the name of the scientist that was the head scientist who made Royal Road, it someone could tell, it would be much appreciated! I think this chapter is good, my first fanfic, hopefully my writing be become better as I write. I just finished this chapter, I haven't started editing it yet, but thanks for looking! I hope to hear your opinions and criticism, if there's a problem please let me know. Thank you!!!!
Pkid15
************************
7/31/14
Thanks alot for the help BBeLiN!For helping me find the name of the scientist who made RR! You are now added to my book for super awesome anonoymous online people!
Pkid15