Like an unwanted mutt in a litter of wild dogs I had to depend on myself. What was family if I always had to watch for the knives planted at my neck to slit my throat every day. No, it’s not worth it I would rather be an ugly duckling if that’s all it takes.
Thomas wolfpack
Along the way home, Thomas looked at the many people were walking along the sidewalks who were very few since most people owned at least hover boards or bicycles. The rest drove cars that were electric as fuel was now even more precious compared to the old era from fifty years ago. It was during times like this Thomas also wondered how life used to be during those times as the movies and series he watched of those times were few that to get one was like buying artifacts in a game at an auction.
With his eyes closed, he decided to plan on what he was going to do when he got home, apart from playing the game which he was planning on spending the whole weekend in the pod. It was a good thing since the pod he bought allowed a long term immersive game experience of a week and three-day rest period. This was good enough for him for he was that addicted to purchase the other versions which included the three-months immersive period package or tired of the outside world to actually download his consciousness into the game completely.
Well the third option was mostly common for people with incurable diseases, those in permanent comas and those so close to the meeting with death due to issues such as old age. Thomas believed that he was not at that stage yet, but when the day did come he would make his choice. It was too bad it was only available choice offered to the public 10 years ago then maybe his mom could have been saved. Speaking of mothers, he wondered if his stepmoms were home just waiting to make his life miserable if they saw him. He wished he was already 20 years old so that he could start living alone already as that was the most earliest acceptable age the government allowed anyone to live alone.
Occupied with those thoughts he did not realize that he had already arrived home. He walked out of the car and stared at the huge gate in front of him with the huge logo of a wolf howling which his father decided to make the logo of the family. A snort escaped his mouth as he walked in at how ironical the wolf logo on the gate symbolized the relationship in the house. The whole family was like a pack of wolf ready to rip each other apart at the slightest show of weakness. This was true among his stepmothers and their children, although they appeared to be living together peacefully Thomas knew there were many schemes in the background to outdo each other in securing a piece of my father’s enterprise.
But for now he was sure they were laying low, dealing with him the runt of the family to get whatever little was left of the wealth and businesses his mother left him. Thomas also knew his father was aware of everything but the old man actually encouraged it. He even once overheard him on the phone saying, ‘Only the strongest can get what is mine so let them rip each other apart for there are no weaklings and mercy in the Wolfpack family and there never will be.’
When he opened the door into the house he was surprised to find the old family butler waiting for him. The atmosphere also seemed relaxed as the other maids and workers were not as cautious as they usually would be when the rest of the family was around. So that could only mean one thing, they were not in the house at that moment.
“Old Bruce, where is everyone?” I asked the butler.
“Your family has gone out for a party that your father had been invited for today to finalize some details on the latest corporation on some new venture your father had with them.” He answered me with a wink.
Satisfied with the answer I was ready to head to my room and complete my plans for the day with no stress whatsoever now that I had the whole place to myself the servants not included as we got along quite well. When behind me Old Bruce said.
“Oh that’s right Tom your package a game I believe arrived earlier and everything was already set up under my supervision in your room.” He said then stopped to take out a piece of paper from his pocket. “And this was left for you by one of the game shop workers a woman I believe if I haven’t forgotten.”
Taking the paper from his hand I continued up the stairs into my room as I read the letter and written on it in the most elegant handwriting I had ever seen were the words.
Find me in the game @Angiestarz.
Angiestarz it took me a minute to think about who it could be when a pair of green eyes appeared in my mind and I couldn’t help but laugh in amusement at how this turned out. Anyway it seemed that I had gotten myself an admirer. To say the truth, I had no idea what Angie would want from me, I mean yeah sure maybe she wanted to squeeze out some money from me. But even then wouldn’t this make her methods very obvious.
As Thomas was swarming his mind with such productive less thoughts in an apartment in the third district a certain person was also getting ready to login to the game and wondered whether she would meet a certain person. Angie stared at the pod she was now preparing to enter and could not stop but feel a chill of anticipation on her back if that was even possible. She had finally gotten some more money last Sunday which was even a month earlier from her estimation. And it was all thanks to a boy with black hair and red eyes. She remembered the way he had stared at her eyes the first time they had met, he had a very obvious curiosity in his eyes and there was no lust just pure attraction which was new for her.
Most customers would stare at her body or attempt to grope her which was something she found repulsive. Most of the time she managed to get away but sometimes it got really bad and there was no way she was letting anyone do whatever they wanted just because she was an android. Hence why she couldn’t seem to get the boy out of her system, he was cute and definitely a lover. This was something her ten years of operation and information installed in her helped her know for certain, she had been in a four relationships that didn’t work out due to her obviously being an android but they never seemed to mind at first.
That’s why she wanted to see if that boy would be any different because it would be a lie if she was not attracted to the boy. Her mind was old as it used memories of another woman before her production but since androids did not age what was the harm in pursuing the boy, besides he was already 18 years’ old which was two years above the normal dating age in this era. So it was perfectly legal and the boy also seemed to like her so what was the harm in trying. Her past memories taught her enough about regrets that she wanted to try after all what was there for her too lose. A disappointing ending or just realizing he was no different from the other humans.
Angie decided to gauge how he would react, if he immediately texted her when he was online, she would stop her chase immediately because it meant he just wanted to use her for fun and not focus on the game whatsoever. But if he took some time let’s say two days in the outside world which was approximately four in game days, then that showed he at least looked around the game to figure things out.
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Deciding not to waste more time, she took a cable from the pod and inserted it in a portal on her hand. Androids don’t dream hence they connected to the game via cables that put their codes into the game as their quantum processers saved and translated all the information. And with that she lay down as the pod closed itself with a smile on her face.
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Thomas could not help but stretch his body from where he sat in the room after he closed his laptop. He had finally completed all the assignments for the weekend and finished checking up with head manager Alfred about how things were at the cafes and shops. Feeling relaxed since there would be nothing bothering him anymore, he opened his smart watch and texted Old Bruce about how he was going to be busy in game. After he received a confirmation from him he clapped his hands twice and the lights dimmed.
He walked towards the door besides the memory drive banks shelf he had installed recently to make sure he had no reason to use the ones in the house. Although they were of a lower quality and smaller Thomas was still proud after all he depended on no one in this hell hole he was born and raised. This room was his game room which he had not used in almost five years but it seemed Old Bruce had cleaned up after the pod which was in the center of the otherwise empty room had been installed along with its necessary equipment. He walked forwards as he looked around it as he circled the pod getting a good look at it.
And with that he opened the pod. He took some minutes to feel its surface and look at it more slowly inside and he decided that the gaming company which from the huge label on the pod ‘NEW REALITIES’ had outdone themselves. The pod was streamlined shaped and silver in color, it also had a lot of cool rune shaped markings creating a magnificent red colored pattern when the pod was activated. He only had one word for the pod… ‘Wicked.’
As he laid down the comfortable pod he felt himself relax as the pod closed itself up. He then heard an autonomous voice, “Would you prefer a male or female guide?”
“A male guide will do please.”
“Hello, my name is Guide 0000050. Being the 50TH person to purchase the game immersion pods you have been awarded a minor boon.”
No old data on the user has been found either during the Alpha and Beta testing.
New user registered under the name: Tom Wolf
Your only allowed one account character unless you delete the old one.
Body scan 1%....20%....100% complete
Your body has been scanned and all muscle memory retained.
Your now ready to proceed
You have received a boon.
Checking type of boon and its implementations.
Boon found.
Boon identified; RANDOM CHARACTER BASED ON REAL BODY 100%
Do you accept the boon?
YES/NO
When Thomas saw the boon he thought about it carefully wondering how an in game character who matched him to a 100% estimate would look like and how it feels like. After some seconds he decided why the hell not he was supposed to be a teenager and not a business chain owner wondering about benefits and just thought yes.
Guide 0000050 then requested that he confirm his choice and with that his choice was sealed. The next moment there was a bright flash of light and he found himself seated in a white room with a handsome man who appeared to be in his 20s.
“Welcome Thomas. I am your guide but since you have already accepted the boon you can call me Sebastian.” The man said as he offered his hand.
After shaking hands, the man raised his hand and a blurry screen appeared before his eyes. He realized that this was his character creation but instead it had already been filled and it required him to join the game to find out what the boon had granted him.
“So, how many people were offered a boon?”
“All the first 50 purchases of New Realities were offered boons Mr. Thomas. You were lucky to be the last 50th person who ordered the game especially as you did from such a small scale shop and not directly from the company itself like others. However, I cannot confirm who these people are and what these boons are. Assuming that you read the guidelines you should know that there is no character creation in a real sense but a random of five characters from within the game which match your body and characteristics are offered. And you have to pick one.”
“What about in my case then with the boon that I was granted though I admit I neglected anything prior to information about the game.”
“In your case Thomas a sixth character was chosen now whether it was indeed a cursed or blessed boon remains to be seen by the gods in the game.”
“So it’s possible I got a gold coin or a scrap of metal then. Oh well, who cares let’s just get this car rolling Sebastian all is fine with me.”
“Very well. Please sign here and your all set to go. And since you didn’t read the guidelines I will send a small screen to you to give you an idea of what you’re up against. It will provide you with key guides at least until your first rise. Till next time.”
Not only was there a bright white flash this time but a glaring screen that screamed of damnation.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BASTARDIS!!!!
HOPE YOUR SOUL ISN’T ONE OF THE DAMNED MORTAL FOR ITS HELL OUT THERE.
When he came to he found himself on a massive bed within a room that looked too expensive for someone just beginning the game. As he sat up he realized he was dressed in military style of clothing and a badge of a phoenix screaming on his blazer read ‘The Scorching Sun Elite Academy.’ His body was exactly similar to his own huge with body weight with the change of elf ears, as he approached the mirror he saw an average face with long striking grey hair and blazing red eyes that seemed to stare into the soul.
He looked around the room more and realized it was a mix between the medieval and modern world. There were some cool looking gadgets in the room together with animal skin decorations and medieval aspects. When he was all done a screen pop up before him.
ALVES DON CASPER
AGE: 18
RACE: HALF ELF
EMPIRE RANK: FORTH SON OF DUKE ERIC DON CASPER
FAME: YOU’RE THE SON OF A NOBLE MOST PEOPLE HAVE HEARD ABOUT YOU.
WORLD VIEW: THE LAZY BASTARD OF THE ALVATROS NOBLES.
GIFTED POWER CLASS: GENERAL
GIFTED POWER CLASS STAGE: MORTAL
LEVEL: TRAINEE 1st LEVEL
POWER MANA RESERVE: 450
TALENTS: UNKNOWN
SKILLS: MIRROR SIGHT
: REASONING VOICE
: DEPENDABLE AURA
MIRROR SIGHT: ALLOWS ONE TO SEE ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT THERE CHARACTER
REASONING VOICE*: WHATEVER YOU SAY HAS A CHARMING EFFECT MAKING IT MAKE SENSE EVEN IF ITS NONSENSE BUT THEN AGAIN IF YOU SAY NONSENSE TO THE WRONG PERSON IT CAN BITE YOUR BACK RIGHT ON THE SPOT. IN SHORT DON’T BE AN IDIOT
DEPENDABLE AURA 1*: CERTAIN PEOPLE WHO YOUR CLASS REQUIRES WILL FIND YOU MORE RELAIBLE AND WILL WANT TO JOIN YOU MORE EASILY
YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR FIRST QUEST:
WHO IN THE TEMTIUM HELLS ARE YOU??
YOU HAVE A NEW BODY AND SO A NEW LIFE FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT OTHER GOODIES YOU MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN FOR FREE YOU LOSER.
REWARD: WHATEVER YOUR CHARACTER OWNS, HOW TO ADVANCE YOUR CLASS
YOU HAVE YOUR SECOND QUEST:
FIND OUT WHAT YOUR CLASS IS ALL ABOUT AND WHAT YOUR CHARACTER THE YOUNG MASTER ALVES IN SHORT YOU WAS DESTINED FOR!!!
REWARD: AN UPDATE ON YOUR STATUS AND WHAT ELSE IS MISSING THOUGH AM SURE YOU DIDN’T KNOW THAT.
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“Well it seems Sebastian that I really did get a gold coin. Am a noble! Although I have no idea what the rest is all about at least am not going to be so poor. And so what who cares if the previous character was lazy am going to make this little lord into an Empire Organization Ruler.” Those were the thoughts that ran through Thomas no Alves the son of Calculating Demon Duke Casper as he was soon to find out.
But right at that moment there was a knock on the door as an innocent looking young maid popped her head before walking in and giving him a slight unwilling bow and said “Young Master the Duke demands your presence at the family breakfast table.”
Looking carefully at the disappointed and disgusted maid, Alves put on a charming smile as he activated his reasoning voice and said “Of course give me half an hour.”