[Would you like to start the tutorial?]
Danny heard a voice in his head. It was robotic, leaning towards the more feminine side of things. Kinda like an Alexa that's had a long day at work.
Of course, Danny wasn't distracted by such trivial things. He grew up in the generation of web novels and comics and when he heard the devil's words he knew just what to expect. This didn't deter the fact he was confused about the whole situation, it's just that he had more important things to do. Like the tutorial.
“Yeah, I wouldn't mind it."
[Starting tutorial; Welcome! You have been chosen to be a reaper, A.K.A. the devil's errand boy.] He grinned to himself despite the insult. [This system is provided to you by God. God, for whenever you need his help, just pray.] “So I get ads even in my head?" He laughed at his own joke then continued listening.
[About 20 years ago, when the devil tried to break free of his prison, he was quickly subdued and his powers restricted. He wasn't allowed to leave hell anymore. But still, people everyday sold their soul and nobody could make sure the Devil's end was paid. This meant there was a shortage of souls and that was bad for both heaven and hell. Then a demon came up with the idea of using souls to harvest other souls. God and Devil both liked the idea and made a few tweaks. They began doing that but it was a catastrophe. Humans could hardly help themselves, let alone angels and demons. Humanity was too weak. There was a need for powerful people, so they only accepted souls with a lot of potential. That failed as well. Only after a long process of thinking that took 2 years was I, the system, was thought of. I provided information on the various tasks that are given and give a detailed report on your status and skills. There are a total of 8 different stats. Yours are listed below:
Strength:15 Agility: 16 Vitality: 14 Dexterity: 15 Physique: 15 Aptitude: 12 Instinct: 9 Will power: 18. Would you like a description of all the various stats?]
“Yes please."
[Strength pretty obvious right? Makes you stronger.
Agility:Makes faster and more agile, like a cat!
Vitality:More vitality means more energy and regeneration.
Dexterity: Flexibility, reflexes and hand-eye coordination all wrapped up in one.
Physique: Increases your muscle mass and gives you better endurance. A high Physique means a happy wife.
Aptitude:Magic aptitude. The higher it is the more magic you can use.
Instinct:Your run of the mill animal instinct, max it out and you could be like Spiderman!
Will power:When dealing with demons and angels, it's best to have a strong will. Don't be tempted by their schemes!]
'Magic! Holy fuck there's magic!’ Danny smiled to himself. Magic has been his dream ever since he was a kid. That dream was close to coming true.
[I have detected no skills known by the user, but a skill book is in the vicinity. Check your backpack.]
Surprised by the message, he obediently checked his bag. The book in his bag was glowing with a white light. He picked it up and information about it immediately entered his head.
[Basic Knife Mastery: The basics of knives and fighting with knives. Prerequisites: Dexterity 10 Agility 10. Would you like to learn this skill? (Will not cost skill points)]
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“Yes, but what's a skill point?"
The glowing book in his hands disintegrated into white particles that entered into him. New information crowded his head, it didn't hurt though, it was a nice feeling. He knew the basic of knife fighting and the like. He grabbed the dagger out of his bag. It felt comfortable, familiar. Like he has been using it for a long time. If this was basic, what would expert be like?
[Basic Knife Mastery learned. Skill grade: White. Level: Recruit]
“What does all of that mean?"
[Survive the test and you'll find out.]
"Well fuck."
[Indeed]
“Can you give me anything on what I'm supposed to be doing here?
[Yes.
Mission: You are on an island in the middle of the Bermuda triangle. Aim, the 23rd demon lords, has let loose his viper on this island already full of lower demons. Your task is to find the viper and kill it with any means necessary. Time limit: 7 days]
“Just seven days huh? Gimme a second and I'll get right on that.”
Danny walked over to the nearest tree and began to do something unbelievable. He was slamming his head into the trunk.
“Fuck……...Wake….Up…... Just…...Wake…...Up……... Already!
He persistently head-butted the tree. After a few minutes of doing that passed he finally stopped and fell down. His head was soaked with blood and sweat.
“So it's not a dream……… I feel so stupid for doing that. So all of that was real. I really am dead then……..”
"No! I'm alive! I am alive!.......... Well I'm kind of alive, but no matter! I'll make the best of it! System, pack your things cause we're on the go!”
Danny leapt up to his feet and set off on his task.
“Hey system, which way do we go?"
[.....]
“Fine, since you wanna be no help at all, I'll pick. Well, if I was a viper, I wouldn't be on a beach like I am now. I would be in the densest part of the jungle, eating jungle people or some shit like that. If that's the case then towards the center of the jungle I go!”
He then walked away from the beautiful beach and the old cabin into the dark jungle.
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20 minutes later
“AHHHHHHHHHH FUUUUCK THIIIIS SHIIIIIIT." A scream in the jungle!? Who else could it be besides our main character? But what terrible being could frighten our protagonist? Is it the viper? Or another monster of the jungle? The answer is quite embarrassing.
As our hero walked into the trees he felt a pang of hunger. He started looking around for something to eat. He looked around for fruit and such until he came upon a greater harvest. A pig! Granted, this piece of walking bacon had a pair of three inch tusks but when you're hungry you can't be picky!
Upon seeing such a glorious sight, Danny didn't foolhardy rush out and confront the beast. He crawled over to a bush nearby the animal and waited. And waited. And waited. And when finally the boar grazed over to where Danny laid hidden amount got the brush, Danny jumped out, dagger slashing at the pig! But the pig already knew Danny was there and swiftly dodged the hurried slash!
“Fuck" Danny cursed. He knew what was coming so he quickly made like a banana and split. And that's how we got here. A starving Danny being chased by an angry pig.
“AHHHHHHHHHH FUCKING PIECE OF PORK CHOP, GO ON SOMEWHERE!"
He could sense the pig still behind him, he could hear the pigs feet crashing onto the ground, he could smell the pig's stench of crap and blood.
'Just a little further, I know I can make it!’
Danny kept running full speed, a smirk on his face. He charged head on! And just as the pig was about to close in on him and gouge him with it's vicious tusks he dodged swiftly to the left! The pig, who wasn't prepared for such an abrupt change of direction, kept charging and crashed into a tree directly in front of it. From the pig's point of view it looked as though Danny switched places with the tree. A fleeing person one second, a humongous tree the next! The momentum was enough was strong enough to knock the pig out cold, alive but unconscious.
“Yes! Plan worked! Danny:1 Pig: 0! Hahaha-"
OINK
" AHHH!”
" Oh, nevermind. It's still out. God that's embarrassing! Well my friend, you were quite the competition but the better species prevailed in the end! Hahaha!”
He bent down and placed the dagger at the pig's throat. He was almost about to slask it's windpipe when he heard a strange noise. It sounded like someone was dragging something large across the ground. Only one thing came to mind. Without getting up he slowly turned his head around…….And was face to face with a gigantic snake!