“”Hello dear player, and welcome to Mein Sof Online!”” (Unknown Girl)
“”What? ....Mein Sof….Online……?” (???)
Volume 1 Chapter 2
Character Creation
"Yes! My name is Revita, the one that will supervise you during the period of 'Character Creation'." (Unknown Girl = Revita)
"Now, according to the result of your iris and body details, you will be classified as a 'Male'." (Revita)
"Wait, wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait...." (???)
First of all, what is the meaning of this?!How can I possibly enter a game? I know that the 'message' did mention something related to establishing a connection to the server, but I never thought I'd be hijacking a freaking game, much less in a virtual reality type ones! Still, it’s not like I can do much about it anyway, because I haven't seen the 'message' ever since being transferred here. Wow, I'm actually missing that guy....thing... whatever. Well now, first objective; Find out about the game.
"Dear player, is there a problem?" (Revita)
"No, not really...I simply have a few questions, is it possible if I ask?" (???)
"It will be my pleasures to be of an assistant, so please, do ask." (Revita)
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"In other word, conclusively, this game is one of the most popular games of all?" (???)
"Yes, indeed, with multiple functions and freedom that other games never have (and probably never will *giggles*), Mein Sof Online are regarded as most-played game by peoples at all times." (Revita)
So the very first thing, well obviously, this game is a type of VRMMORPG that are based on a fantasy world, well, most games are anyways but screw that. Few of the features that this game possess and made it stand out above the rest VRMMORPG games are the freedom it offers. Players are capable of creating anything, as if it being the real world itself.
Speaking of the real world, Mein Sof Online also possess what you call 'Perfect Automaton'. It's a system which pretty much allows the game to run on a full simulation. In other word, a city can be destroyed, a new one can be built, all the NPC has a background story and their own personality, random quests may be attained through special means and such. This further boosts the players' immersion rate to the game, and helps the game from being stale.
Other than that, it is also mentioned that there are unlimited number of skills, classes and even hidden or unique classes. It may sound not much at first, but it has been widely known that most of the other games do not really have an advanced feature like Mein Sof Online, thus allowing even this feature to boost its owner up into the rank of the top ranks. Revita also mentioned there some extra features included, but refused to tell me and said that I should look for it by myself.
With most part of the games explained out, I guess I must say I'm lucky to have ended up in this game rather than others. You have my thanks, 'message' guy. And, I guess I should start moving to my character creation.
"You have my thanks for answering my questions. Please begin the character creation process." (???)
"It is my pleasure, and very well, initiating 'Character Creation' sequence." (Revita)
As soon as Revita muttered those words, she began holding her palm in a praying pose. Curious of her act, I simply tilted my head and looked at her questionably. Then, slowly, she opened up her hand, revealing the interfaces residing within her very hand. What a flashy character creation sequence, I must say.
"The first contract. Please assign your name as you see fit." (???)
My name...huh...I lost my memory (or probably data in my case) so I am unsure as to what name should I come up with.Preferrably I'd like a name that has a connection to my current self.Again, I found myself rubbing my chin with two fingers trying to think of a name to come up with. Man, I sure have brought this habit from that place. Actually, calling myself A.I. would seriously be weird I bet, so I guess I'll just use Data.
"I will go with the name.... Data." (???)
"Data is it then. Are you sure?" (Revita)
"Yes, I am." (???)
"Affirmative. Your name is now Data."
At the same time those words left her lips, I noticed that the interface within her hand are shining with a quite dim , yet warm-looking light. Staring closely, I noticed that the name 'Data' is embedded within that interface. Ah, so that is actually sort of like an 'Identification Card’? Well that's pretty interesting to know. The interface she held now stopped emitting light, so I'm guessing it’s done.
"The first contract is now complete, moving on." (Revita)
Revita then closed her palms once again, and slowly opened, revealing an orb. Wow, the developers sure know how to make a game really long and interesting. I lost my memory, but I can probably say it’s a safe bet to guess that all the games I had seen in the past never had something as complicated as this one.
"The second contract. Please choose 1 of the 5 starting classes as yours. Do note that you may change classes as you step further into the game and each initial class has its advantage, so please take your time to consider this carefully." (Revita)
Well then...let me see what do we have here...
WarriorBest in close combat and sword mastery, they are known to be good in both tanking and attacking, thus providing a good balance in between while capable of providing cover for their party members.
A warrior should avoid taking on range-attack type class alone as it is extremely ineffective.
- Initial Status Bonus -
Strength +10
Vitality 5+
MageMaster of spells, they possess an infinite number of skills that can inflict heavy damage upon the enemies be it a single target or the whole area itself.
Other than that, they are fragile due to possessing a low count of vitality as they are not made for close combat.
- Initial Status Bonus -
Intelligence +10
Wisdom +5
ArcherKnown to possess most DPS (Damage per Second) of all with their attacking speed and critical rate, they are a valuable asset to the team and should not be looked down upon.
However, their lack of strength causes them to be poor in close combat and can be easily overwhelmed.
- Initial Status Bonus -
Dexternity +10
Luck +5
ThiefMischievous little tricksters who utilizes mainly tools of various kinds in order to achieve their goal, often being a dagger, poisoned knife and such.
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They are however incapable of using spells due to having the lowest compatibility with magic of all the classes.
- Initial Status Bonus -
Agility +10
Luck +5
PriestServants of the light, they are mainly tasked of treating a deep and serious wound which would usually take months to heal, in a matter of minutes with the power bestowed upon them.
Being mostly on the supportive side, they lack the offensive powers to attack enemies however.
- Initial Status Bonus -
Intelligence +10
Faith +5
Well, I guess you can't expect much from the starting classes of every game. Still, I do not prefer being too close to the enemy, so I'll leave the warrior and thief out of my selection. Although the archer and priest descriptions sound nice, I'd prefer playing by myself rather than being invited to a party, at most of the time that is. I also do not want to be in a situation of like "HEAL HEAL HEAL LOL HEAL HEAL LOL HEAL WTFUQ " so I guess that only leave me the mage as a choice.
Even if they are fragile and probably not the best choice of a solo player, but it probably won't be much of a matter if I incinerated the enemy before they touched me first. I guess it's decided then!
"I'll go with the Mage class." (??? = Data)
"The Mage class is it? Very well." (Revita)
This time again, I could feel the orb emitting a red pulsating light as changes are being made to it according to my choices. Waiting for her to be done, I simply sit on the hard floor since there wasn't exactly any furniture in the room I could have sat myself on anyway. As I hummed a tune I don't really know about, I looked around the room where it felt like a cube, truly.
"Imagine someone with claustrophobia being placed in here, I wonder what would happen (*snicker*)."
Silently, I laughed as the scene simulated in my mind. Things are supposedly going fine, until...
*BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP*
< WARNING ! WARNING ! UNKNOWN PROGRAM BREACHING SYSTEM DEFENSES ! >
*BOOOOOMMMM*
< ROOM DURABILITY 75%! >
"Kyaaa!!" (Revita)
"What the fu- urgh!!" (Data)
*Wham*
Almost instinctively, my body instantly caught Revita who were thrown off due to the sudden explosion from one side of the room. Sadly, I just witnessed my Orb smashed to pieces, and I didn't even get to choose my freaking race yet! Within my hold, is Revita who appears to be sobbing a little.
"I'm sorry... because of my fault; your data was destroyed... (*sob*)." (Revita)
Whoa, did she just shed some tears? Dam, and she were acting so robotic minutes ago too. Oh well, I guess they just had to follow the regulations and not to act unnecessarily. Softly, I patted her head as if she was a little kitten.
*BOOOOOM*
< ROOM DURABILITY 50%! >
Dam, there’s not much time to appreciate this.
"It's fine, however now is not the time to be sad! Firstly, we need to evacuate from here. Is there a way to exit from this place?" (Data)
"Actually, there is one method but..." (Revita)
Fidgeting as if she is guilty, I was curious as to what the method could be.
"There is no time to be wasted, be quick! How do we get away from here?" (Data)
"Well...I am capable of accessing the GM functions and promptly teleport myself away from here...but I can't bring you along as well..." (Revita)
*BOOOOOOOM*
< ROOM DURABILITY 25%! >
Well, what selfish GM console I must say! Its developer must hav-.... wait no; this is no time to be joking around. Grabbing tight hold of her, I can visibly see her face saying "That hurts...”.Oh, my bad. Releasing my grip and letting her stand, I said;
"Leave me by myself, I’ll be fine since I'm simply a player (*smile*)." (Data)
"But then your player will end up being corrupted, thus no longer capable of playing this game...” (Revita)
(Actually, I’ll probably die if my data got corrupted whole but...)
"I said I'll be fine, now leave before you get involved in this mess!" (Data)
"If you say so then.... but promise me! You will survive this, no matter what!" (Revita)
*Ping*
The Promise Experiencing certain disaster, you are forced to promise Revita that you will survive the current situation and make it out alive.This Quest cannot be refused.
- Reward -
Unknown
- Failure -
Death and temporary infliction of the status 'Depression' upon Revita
(*Thumbs up & smile *)
*Ping*
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Quest Accepted
"I will be fine, now go!" (Data)
As I said that, Revita took a last glance at me and then proceeded to activate the GM's command, thus I am now alone in the room. It’s only 25% left of its old durability and I don't have any escape route planned out.
*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOM*
*CRACK CRACK*
< ROOM DURABILITY 0%! >
"Ahh.....is my time up?" (Data)
As I stood there,the room began shaking with quite a massive force,to the point I can hardly stand. All of a sudden, the floor beneath began disintegrating,thus causing me to fall into what it appears to be...unknown void. That area is probably a part of the game's database that is not supposed to be there. If I fall into it, I'll get corrupted, thus death will welcome me...
"(*sigh*) My luck sure sucks." (Data)
I have no choice but to take it, there are no possible way to escape from this. Wish I had more time to spend, enjoying everything. Hahaha... sorry Revita, seems like I'll fail to fulfill the promise you had given me. Nearing the impending doom, I decided to close my eyes as I were slowly pulled in the void.
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"It is not your time to die yet."(???)
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Author's Note :
Oh god what is the normal colour font?
Anyway,thank you for reading this chapter and hopefully, you enjoyed it.Had to put twice as much effort due to my draft which contained a few hours worth work, was gone. Oh well.
As always, I am open for suggestion,advise,recommendation,criticizing and such. :)