The game has global cameras. They're used to record special events ingame. But they're not perfect. They can only record a small area around a target. It'll be a hassle to find noteworthy players when there are thousands of players online. That's where I come in.
I'm paid to play the game at least ten hours a day. They could focus one of the global cameras on me and record all things that happen around me. If there's a good footage, they'll upload it online. Aside from the online hours, they also want me to act like an idol at all times; the salary is five hundred thousand yen.
I'll also get additional income by doing special events ingame or appearing in commercials for [Transcend Online]. I already got a hundred million yen for a one minute gameplay commercial two days ago. So much money entering my bank account and it's all thanks to Kira.
With his barbaric training and schemes, I was able to become the top idol in just three months. Thanks to that, I'm highly regarded by Sonie Corporation. I hate to admit it, but he really helped me a lot. Still, I hate him. I respect his skills, but I hate his very existence! Death to the one who always makes a fool out of me!
--(Capital of Selos)--
Before even opening my eyes, I knew I was in the middle of a crowd. I could hear hundreds of voices, and they were all chanting my name. As an idol, there was only one thing to do. I wore a smile and waved at everyone. A few tried to invite me to their party, but I decline saying I already have a party. It was the truth. I was just waiting for them to arrive.
Moments later, the group prepared by Sonie to protect me appeared. With them, I finally started my adventure. By the way, Kira is a part of the party. His ingame name is CrimsonSun, and he's a dragonkin - I think he looks better like that, he should stay like that forever.
In the character creation phase, one can change minor details about their looks, but in the end, their characters will still look like them. To those who want to hide their looks, they could pick a race that doesn't look like a human. With that reasoning, Kira had to pick a dragonoid race. Heh, Kira is ugly.
He gave me glances while we went to the city gate. I'm sure he knew what I was thinking, but we were surrounded by people so he couldn't retort. Are you starting to regret your decision? It's still not too late to return to Star Promotions mr. UGLY FACE ahahaha!
When we reached the gate, we opened the cash shop and bought exp potions for obvious reasons - to level up faster. We also bought premium equipment to increase our mob clearing speed. There are premium equipment for higher levels too, but above seventy, crafted ones are much stronger.
Since the zone around the first city was filled with players, we went to a different zone. Normally it would be dangerous, but with premium equipment and with the other four being beta testers, we can grind in a harder zone.
In a way, I'm also a beta tester. I played the beta server for the commercial after all. I have a solid understanding of the basics and know which class to pick. Out of the twelve possible classes, I'll pick [Battle Mage].
It's considered the hardest class to use because you'll fight on the front lines while being squishy, rely on mana, and only have a few aoe skills. But once mastered, you'll be unbeatable in boss killing and pvp. It's a high risk high reward type of class.
The next zone was called [Alvs Forest]. But that wasn't our stop. We moved on to [Hakon Forest] a zone filled with moving trees. No, they were level 10 mobs called treants. Since we were ten levels below them, their names were shown in a red color.
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"You guys know the drill, I will pull a mob and the others will kill it. We'll shift the aggro when neccessary to reduce the usage of potions." (HighNoon)
"What about ms. Arisa?" (CloudNine)
"I'll join. I don't want to be dead weight to the team."
"You being here motivates us and that's enough. There's no need for you to fight." (KaiserFist)
"Right! Right! Ms. Arisa doesn't need to do anything!" (NoClasses)
"Is it really ok? You know, to be spoiled this much?"
"It is! It is!" (NoClasses)
"It'll hurt my pride if I let a beautiful girl like you work." (KaiserFist)
"If everyone agrees..." (CloudNine)
"Ok, I'll start pulling then. Everyone ready?" (HighNoon)
"""Yes!"""
"Um... what about CrimsonSun?"
"I'll fight too." (CrimsonSun)
"Really?" Work for me stupid Kira!
"Of course" (CrimsonSun)
"Thank you." Ahahaha!
Afterwards, I stayed in one spot while I watched them clear the mobs. Low level zones tend to have non aggressive mobs so as long as I don't attack, no mob will attack me. I'm not lazy. I just want to see Kira have a hard time. If I fight then I won't be able to see much of his suffering.
I kept an angelic facade, but deep down, I was laughing at all of Kira's mistakes. He looked like an idiot trying to keep up with the beta testers. Hours passed but I never got tired of seeing him struggle, it was just so satisfying. That's what you get for always making fun of me! How does it feel!? Hahaha!
With the exp potions and their clearing speed, we reached level ten in no time. At level ten we can start the job change chain quests, but we first have to finish the main quests. I doubt it would be a problem with my influence. I know I always say I don't want to stand out, but now that I'm here, might as well use what I have-
Suddenly, thick red vines sprouted from the ground and flew towards us. Thankfully, all of us were able to dodge.
The forest shook and from a distance we saw a silhoutte of a large tree. Soon, we saw a blood red treant thrice as large as a grown man.
"Hidden Boss!" (HighNoon)
Hidden Boss "Blood Treant" has appeared.
It opened its wooden mouth and yelled, temporarily stunning us. Vines popped out again, and this time it was able to grab my leg. Shortly, it swung its branch towards me.
SHIT!!!
"""MS. ARISA!!!""" (Beta Players)
To my surprise, Kira jumped in between me and the branch; and with his wooden sword, he pushed it away.
"K-"
In quick succesion, he turned around and cut off the vine holding my leg. He then winked at me and whispered "You owe me one, Arisa-chan."
"Wha-"
"Try not to hold us back, ok?" He said before dashing to the treant.
This time, his movements were flawless and graceful. Even the beta testers were shocked. They couldn't believe the noob from earlier was moving like a war god.
H- H- H- HE WAS FOOLING ME THE WHOLE TIME!!!???
Since they were experienced, the beta testers immediately regained composure and followed Kira's lead. Now they were looking at his back, filled with admiration. It's like he was the idol, not me. All I could do was look at him with widened eyes, asking myself where he was hiding such talent.
The thought of helping them crossed my mind, but will I make a difference? I feel like I'll just hold them back. In the end, I moved back and watched them from a safe distance. Sigh, I'm useless aren't I...
Gained 858(+858)(+1030) Experience
Gained 77 Gold
"We did it!" (NoClasses)
Hidden Boss "Blood Treant" has been defeated for the first time by: AzureLight, HighNoon, CloudNine, KaiserFist, NoClasses, & CrimsonSun
"And we are the first ones to defeat it!" (NoClasses)
"I- it even dropped class 5 accessories. CrimsonSun, we'll let you pick first, what do you want?" (HighNoon)
"Shouldn't you ask the party leader first?" (CrimsonSun)
"""Ah...""" (Beta Testers)
They completely forgot about me...
"It's fine, CrimsonSun contributed a lot in the battle so let him pick first."
"Ok" (HighNoon)
"Then I'll pick this ring." Kira said as he picked up a red wooden ring.
"That accessory is for a magic class. Aren't you aiming to be a [Vagabond]? You should get-" (HighNoon)
"No, it's not for me. I plan on giving it to someone." (CrimsonSun)
"I- is it for your girlfriend?" (CloudNine)
"Fufufu, that's a secret." (CrimsonSun)
I told them they didn't have to give me anything since I didn't help, but they still gave me an accessory. It's the same as what Kira got, a ring that raises magic damage and mana regeneration.
I felt guilty, but I had no choice. It's an idol's job to accept the gift of her fan. I hid behind my angelic smile and accepted it. Afterwards, we returned to the city to start questing.
I really can't read what's in Kira's mind. Maybe I should give up and just accept that I can't win against him... Like hell I will! I promise I'll surpass you! just you wait KIRAAA!!!