World Gate Online X Insania Online
“Alright then, see you guys later!” (Lucas)
After bidding farewell to Eu and the rest, I finally opened the [World Gate] to return to [Earth]
While I pass through the gate, a pang of dizziness suddenly hit me.
Ughhh…what is this?
Unable to bear the pain, I feel my consciousness fade slowly.
…Why does this keep happening to me!?
As I retort, my consciousness fade for good.
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NoticeSorry, a malfunction occurred while you were passing the [World Gate] and thus made you drift off to a completely different world.
As an apology, I will again freeze time outside of that world until I fix the error. For now, feel free to roam that world.
From: The mysterious person behind everything tehee :P
As I woke up, I was met with a rather annoying window.
“TEHEE MY ASS! HOW LONG DO YOU PLAN TO KEEP ME FROM RETURN TO MY HOME!? RATHER, IS A MALFUNCTION EVEN POSSIBLE!!!???” (Lucas)
I stood up and shouted to the heavens since I have no idea who to direct my outburst to.
NoticeGeez shut up will you? I already apologized so if you don’t shut up, I will confiscate your [World Key]. >:(
GNnnngnngngg!!!
I want to pick this damn notice window, tear it to pieces, crumple it, burn it, and send it to oblivion but I cant! [Harus] windows prevent you from touching it when it exceeds a certain pressure!
Haaah…let’s calm down a bit…first, where the hell am I?
Looking around, I seem to be in some alley of a city. Now, let’s ask around.
“Excuse me, I seem to be lost. Can you tell me where this place is?” (Lucas)
After snatchi- grabbing one passerby, I tried to get information out of him.
“Huh? What the? You got here and you don’t even know where this is?”
“Shut up. I’m in a really bad mood so answer me.” (Lucas)
I glared at him and even activated [Dragon’s Wrath] a little bit to scare him.
Seeing the black aura outlining my body, the victi- passerby can’t help but flinch.
“O-okay! I’m answering! This place is called [Eldor] the capital of dwarves! Please let me go, I still have to meet up with my friends for a quest!”
Quest? I wonder…
“What do you mean by quest?” (Lucas)
“W-what? That…it’s when a player gets asked by an NPC to do something?”
“Player? NPC?” (Lucas)
Could this world be…an actual VRMMORPG!?
“Ah! Could it be that you’re an NPC!? T-then in that case, do you have a quest you can give me?”
It seems this guy misunderstood me as an NPC…well, it’s true that I am not a player of this world.
“No. You can’t possibly help me.” (Lucas)
Since I doubt that you have a way for me to return home anyway.
“Wha…for someone to turn down a lvl 30…could your quest possibly even surpass that!?”
“Hm? What, you’re lvl 30?” (Lucas)
“Yes! Is it really not possible?”
“Of course not. Level has nothing to do with it but even so…you’re still weak.” (Lucas)
I mean come on. I’m lvl 107, why would I need help from a lvl 30?
And from the tone of his voice earlier, it seems that lvl 30 is already a high level so this should be a fairly new game.
“W-weak!? I’ll have you know that I-”
“Hah?” (Lucas)
“S-sorry! I’ll be on my way!”
Since the guy annoyed me, I glared at him again but with more intensity.
Seeing the victim run away, I let out a sigh and find a suitable place to gather intel.
Asking around where I can get jobs, I was let to a place called [Silver Gauntlet].
“Excuse me, I was told I can get a job here. Do I have to apply or...what?” (Lucas)
I approached the counter where an old man was stationed and he looked at me as if sizing me up.
I wore the [Nocturnal Set] so I may look weak to him.
While I was thinking that, he took out a piece of paper and gave it to me.
“Merc or Knight?” (Old Man)
“Hmm...doesn't really matter. Owell, Mercenary then.” (Lucas)
“Alright, fill this in.” (Old Man)
The form asked my name, class, level, race and other personal stuff.
“Umm...do I have to fill in all of this?” (Lucas)
“Hm? Of course.” (Old Man)
Ughh...according to the guy I threat- asked earlier, lvl 30 is one of the highest level since this is a new game but I'm already lvl 107...no doubt, I will only attract unnessesary attention if I wrote it.
Also, I have 2 classes...
Sighing again, I gave the form back to the old man.
“Sorry, I'll look for another place for jobs.” (Lucas)
In the first place, there's no need for me to get a job since all I have to do is wait this time as I have no mission here. I only hope to kill some time.
“H-huh!? Wait, at least let me ask. What will you write if I said you can skip some parts?” (Old Man)
The old man gave me back the form.
“Well, only this.” (Lucas)
I gave him the form with only the name and race written on it.
“Are you kidding me? Only that? Don't you have a class? Or rather, why hide your level?” (Old Man)
“I have a class...just that, I have no idea whether I should write it or not. And it will be annoying if many people learns my level.” (Lucas)
“Now you're making me curious. Then at least tell me. I swear as the guild master of [Silver Gauntlet], Goulder Whitemantle, to never tell anyone.” (Goulder)
Hooh, so this guy is the guild master...
Well, it won't hurt to tell him I guess? I won't stay here for long anyway.
“Well alright. Let me introduce myself then! My name is Lucas, base lvl 107, Wanderer lvl 37, Painter lvl 18. Human with a left arm of a dragon! Nice to meet ya!” (Lucas)
And thus I introduced myself in a playful tone.
I see Goulder's eyes wide and jaw dropped to the floor in disbelief.
“Ah, that's right. Can you view my titles as well?” (Lucas)
Though still dumbfounded, Gouldor nodded and looked at me closer.
Upon seeing my titles, what I thought that his eyes couldn't get any wider, was wrong as he showed me that he still can!
Haha, it's fun seeing reactions like this.
I bet that you can only equip one title in this game so this should surprise him.
“I give up. I can't understand how you work. In fact, are you really human!? Haah...you're even more weird than the golem that applied here before....” (Gouldor)
Hm? Golem? So players can also play as golem here...
“But if it's you, then you can probably defeat this easily!” (Gouldor)
Gouldor took a job from something like a job board and showed it to me.
It was said there that a lvl 90 Giant Golem was found somewhere east of [Eldor] and was hopping someone can subjugate it for the materials.
“It's fine if you don't apply anymore. I will accept you as an honorary member so can you please accept this job?” (Gouldor)
“Well...alright then. Though I was hoping for a stronger monster. Well, this would do to kill some time.” (Lucas)
Gouldor seemed stupefied from what I just said. But immediately shook his head when he remembered my level.
At the sight of that, I let out a wry smile and went out.
Now then...let's try this world's food!
Wait...I don't have any money of this world!
Uuuu....I'm hungry...
No choice, I'll finish the job and get the money. It shouldn't take long.
While I walk outside. I try to ask other player about what I should watch out for.
I heard about a rumor of the Green Eyes the Tryant Brutal which seemed to be a player that monopolizes hunting grounds by threatening others that he will kill any who stand in his path.
There's also the rumor of White Hair the Dictator who apparently made a veteran player ran away with his tails between his legs without lifting any finger, only words...I have a feeling this one sounds familiar but I shook it off.
In any case, such scary people actually exists huh?
As I walk through the forest, I see some puny low level monsters.
Since they really won't bring much harm to me, I didn't even bother as so much unsheathe [Draughtbane].
But maybe because of that, they all flock towards me, aggressive or not.
Hmm...this reminds me of the time when Eu asked me to tame all the monsters in the forest.
Vil, on top of my head, also welcomed them and seem to chat up to them.
Well, since they're already following me, there's no need for me to tame them is there?
I happily walked with Vil and her forest buddies deeper in the forest when I smelled something nice.
Following the smell, I saw a few players camped out and a samurai cosplaying three tailed fox cooking a meal...
Wait...
“A fox is cooking!?” (Lucas)
“!? Who's there!?” (???)
A player that seemed to be a golem with glowing green eyes and tatoo stood up and faced my direction.
Well, I don't really have any reason to hide right?
“Ah, sorry, I was just surprised with what I saw...” (Lucas)
“Ah haha, yeah, I get that a lot. So, you alone?” (Golem)
“Well, by alone you mean the only human here then yes?” (Lucas)
I said as I step out of the bush and moving forward which revealed the flock of monsters behind me including Vil.
“Woah, that’s a lot of monsters…did you tame them all!?” (???)
Some cat girl from beside the golem exclaimed as she saw the monster flock.
At this point, I would probably say something chuuni-ish and say they are a part of my Night Parade but I’ll hold back.
“A-amazing! To tame all those monsters, it’s like you have a Night Parade!” (Golem)
“You can read my mind right!? You can right!?” (Lucas)
The golem only tilted his head in confusion.
“Haah, no. I didn’t tame them all. Just this little girl right here.” (Lucas)
I lifted Vil and petted her fluffy head for them to see.
“Huh? I’ve never seen a monster like that, have you, guys?” (Golem)
The golem asked his party members but they all shook their head.
Well of course they won’t know, this one and me are from a different world.
“Anyway, to think your cosplaying fox can cook…how about you Vil?” (Lucas)
*Vii vii*
Vil shook her head back and forth to say she can’t.
Well, I can cook anyway so it doesn’t really matter.
But I don’t have any ingredients with me…
“Umm…is it possible to join you guys eat? I don’t have any money but I will do anything!” (Lucas)
“Well, an extra person to feed should be fine. How about you let us pet your bunny in exchange? It’s not every day that I see a horned rabbit after all.” (Golem)
“Deal.” (Lucas)
*Vii!?*
Vil looked at me like I’m a traitor who just sold her out.
I forgot that this guy developed a trauma of being petted by anyone besides me because of Eu…
“Sorry, I promise I’ll treat you when we get back home. Besides, I’m sure they won’t pet you like Eu did…” (Lucas)
*Vii!*
“Yes, yes. I promise.” (Lucas)
With that, I handed over Vil to the golem.
“Uwaah, seeing it up close, it’s quite cute isn’t it?” (Golem)
Then, a fox girl and the cosplaying fox simultaneously stepped on the golem’s foot with eyes filled with jealousy.
Hoh, to think a golem can have a harem…
Like that, we happily ate the meal the cosplaying fox cooked.
“My name’s Gondorrer Cuterabbit- whoops, Gravelheart! Gondorrer Gravelheart! But you can call me Wargon. The ronin freezing-tail is Aura and that trick-cat over there is Lieutenant Colonel Whiskers McBallofur Maximilliamus the third! They are both my pets!” (Wargon)
Q-quite a long name isn’t it? Also, how can he even get his last name wrong?
Also, the cat just saluted! What’s with that!? How cute!!!
I see the other party members smile wryly at his introduction. Could it be that this is normal?
“The kitsune over there is Tatenaka Yuki, aka Yuu! Next to her, the neko girl, is called Tatenaka Hanbei or Han-chan!” (Wargon)
“Please to make your acquaintance.” (Yuu)
“Yo, can I pet the bunny next?” (Han-chan)
“No wonder you look familiar! And Hanbei is supposed to be a sickly person right!? Why do you seem so energetic! Are you sure you don’t have to be on Sagara’s side?” (Lucas)
To actually use the exact name of an anime character…and its Oda Nobuna no Yabou at that…
Han-chan opened her eyes wide and seemed excited learning there is someone who knows her character.
Rather, this is a different world right!? Why are there animes that are the same!?
“How updated are you to the novel?” (Han-chan)
“Hm? Up to the point where Hanbei is dying I guess? I don’t know if she survives after that or not though haha!” (Lucas)
“Ehh, the thing is, Hanbei will actually- mph” (Han-chan)
“Uwaaa! No spoilers!!!” (Lucas)
I quickly shut her mouth to prevent dangerous words from coming out.
Phew, that was close.
“Then next is…” (Lucas)
I turn to the other three left out.
“The Jöntunn over there is Sir Yagver, the tiger beast-man is Xredder, L3nny the harpy, and the treant Forgotten.” (Wargon)
…Jöntunn? What kind of race was that again? Also, L3nny!? Seriously!? I’m surprised they can actually call her that. I mean, in my mind, I call her as Lenny but L3nny?...Do I say L-three-nny?
Whatever, let’s just not call out her name.
Well, I guess it’s my turn to introduce myself.
“The name’s Lucas. As you can see, I’m human. And this girl here is Vil the [Dorville].” (Lucas)
“Yeah…you’re completely normal but…I’ve never heard of a monster named [Dorville] after all…” (Wargon)
Of course you haven’t. Rather, I would be surprised if you did.
You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version.
“I see, then. Lucas-dono, are you adventuring alone?” (Yuu)
“What’s with that –dono thing. No need to be so formal about it. Just Lucas is fine. And yes, I am with Vil but yeah, alone.” (Lucas)
“Well, it’s nice meeting you Lucas. We’re off to a new dungeon for a quest so we’ll have to part ways here. How about you?” (Wargon)
Ohh, a new dungeon huh? But that doesn’t matter to me anyway since if these guys can handle it, it’s not worth checking.
“I’m off to find the lvl 90 Giant Golem. Do you know where it is?” (Lucas)
All of a sudden, everyone except for Yuu and Wargon, tripped for some reason while Yuu only tilted her head and Wargon widened his eyes in shock.
Ahh, that’s right…I forgot there’s no one in this world yet that can handle a lvl 90 monster…owell haha.
“O-oi, are you serious Lucas!? I mean, even if you’re this crazy golem, I’m sure you would back off seeing a lvl 90 monster!” (Han-chan)
“Hey, I heard that. Well, I won’t deny it though haha!” (Wargon)
“Ah it’s fine. Rather, I doubt it would be a challenge anyway. Ah, how about you guys watch? I’ll show you something amazing as payment for the meal!” (Lucas)
“Deal!” (Wargon)
“Wha- oi Gon! Are you seriously accepting that!? Even if just watching, we will still get caught up with the monster’s rampage after it kills Lucas!” (Han-chan)
Oi, are you saying I’ll die from a lvl 90 monster?
That’s an insult Fake Hanbei.
“It’s fiine~ Just follow along my back and don’t get lost.” (Lucas)
I unsheathed [Draughtbane] which made the monster flock from before scatter at the sight of the sword.
So they really approached me because I have it sheathed huh?
“Well, I don’t know about you guys but I have a feeling I would miss a once in a lifetime view if I miss this out!” (Wargon)
“Ah I don’t care anymore! Fine! Suit yourself!” (Han-chan)
“I will follow Shishou everywhere!” (Yuu)
“Well…it seems interesting right?” (Sir Yagver)
“Seeing Lucas lose is also interesting” (L3nny)
“No choice then.” (Xredder)
“We shall follow the guide.” (Forgotten)
Like that, I led the party of Wargon towards the supposed location of the Lvl 90 Giant Golem.
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“I can’t believe it…to think lvl 80 mobs exists…” (Han-chan)
Currently, we- correction- I, am fighting against lvl 80 Mob Golems that seemed to be the Giant Golem’s spawns.
Well, they were all easily dealt off by me in just 5 or so slashes.
I coordinated with Vil as well by creating her platforms out of [Earth Wall].
“Ahahahaha! [Fotiá]!” (Lucas)
I used the basic elemental magic and cladded my left arm with fire and used it to punch the mob golem that appeared to tackle on my left side.
After punching it, I rotated my body and dealt a diagonal slash with [Draughbane]. Afterwards. I caught a mob golem that jumped to attack me with my flaming left hand, gripping its head while burning it.
As it struggle in pain on my hand, I stabbed its chest with the sword before throwing the mob golem to other mob golems.
Sometimes, I would use [Stomp] and release a mini-earthquake which made the mob golems stagger.
Using it as a chance, I grabbed one mob golem with [Dark Grab] and manipulated him telepathically to hit everyone around me while I rotated.
After ever mob golem was hit and fell down, I brought the mob golem I still hold using [Dark Grab] high up in the air and made it crash multiple times to the ground releasing loud *thud thud thud thud* sounds.
After that brutal mess was over, with a mad smile, I looked at the remaining mob golems which suddenly flinched in fear and stopped attacking.
“Hm? Not attacking? Fine, I’ll start!” (Lucas)
*G-guooooooooo*
The mob golems moaned and ran for their lives as I chase them.
What’s this? Why are they running from me?
“[Dark Walker]!” (Lucas)
Having my SPD increase, I chase them all down and killed them.
“Phew…well, that was fun. Hm?” (Lucas)
Having wiped the sweat on my forehead and relaxing the stress built up in my body because of the malfunction during the transfer, I looked back to Wargon and the rest and saw they surprised faces.
Well…I guess I overdid it by a bit?
“W-w-w-w-what the hell was that!?” (Wargon)
Wargon, unable to bear the silence, was the first to shout.
“Damn! Cloaking the arm with fire then BAM! Telekenisis BAM! ARRRGGHHH THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO COMMENT BUT I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START!!!!” (Wargon)
C-chill…why do you have to get so excited?
I look at the others to seek help from the over energetic Wargon but they seem to have yet to recover from shock.
“W-well, let’s save the question for after I defeat the Giant Golem.” (Lucas)
“Fine! You better answer all of them!” (Wargon)
Phew, well, I have a feeling it would take long before I finish explaining so I want to deal with the Lvl 90 Giant Golem first.
As we drag the other stupefied members, we reached the Giant Golem.
Fun fact about this world, you have to say [Reclaim] to the corpses of the monsters in order to get their loots. Well, it seems Wargon has a better way but he won’t share unless I share.
Anyway, the others seek refuge behind me and I stood in front of the lvl 90 monster.
The Giant Golem was about 10 times as big as me, its eyes glowed with red as soon as I enter its agro range.
As this world is totally a game, there are many restrictions.
First, is as I said, the agro range. Even if they can see you, they won’t attack you as long as you are not within the monster’s range.
Also, the movements are easy to predict since they show movements that will indicate their next move.
Now then, let’s see how strong a lvl 90 from another world is.
The Giant Golem’s eyes glowed more powerful and it raised both its fists high up in the air to pound me.
But it was too slow for me so dodging it was as simple as moving away.
With both fists planted to the ground, I used this as a chance to step on top of the fists and use it to ran towards the Giant Golem’s face.
Just as I was about to think that it’s easy, suddenly, a spike appeared from the Giant Golem’s fists and nearly impaled me.
“Hooh, so it had tricks like that. How about this!? [Bat Transformation]!” (Lucas)
Using Freya’s skill I dissolved into many tiny bats and flew towards the Giant Golem’s face before materializing again.
Like that, I used an overhead downward slash to scar its face and damage it!
The Giant Golem staggered a few steps back as I land back to the ground only to find earth spikes at the bottom!
“[Wind Wall]!” (Lucas)
Manipulating the [Wind Wall] to push me not to the side but forward so I can attack the Giant Golem again while I evade.
I created an [Earth Wall] beneath Vil as well to propel her forward and created multiple [Earth Walls] as her platforms.
Being attacked by a small animal in great speeds while being slashed by me, the Giant Golem moaned and released another move.
This time, its entire body was wrapped in spikes!
“Hmph! If you think that will stop us…think again! [Dragon Claw]!” (Lucas)
Releasing a fist of a huge dragon on my left side, I punched the Giant Golem which made it flew for about 5 meters.
Now, with the spikes destroyed, Vil and I continued our attack.
“[Ice Cage]! [Ice Shot]!” (Lucas)
Trapping the Giant Golem within a cage made of ice, I launched an ice attacked that I manipulated to be more pointy as well as having rotating power towards the Giant Golem.
The next move should end this!
Running beneath the Giant Golem, I propelled myself upwards with an [Earth Wall] and released an upward slash that divided the Giant Golem’s body into two.
“It’s over! [Dragon Claw]!” (Lucas)
While high up in the air, I punched the Giant Golem’s face once more with a huge dragon’s claw which made its head shatter into pieces.
As the head was destroyed, the Giant Golem’s body stopped moving and fell as it crumbled.
Phew, like I thought. Since its lower level than me, it’s no trouble at all.
Just then, a notice window appeared in front of me.
NoticeUwah, look at you trying to act cool.
Anyway, the malfunction has been fixed so you can go back now.
T-this bastard!
“Just you wait! I’ll definitely find a way to get to where you are and kill you myself you damn sorry excuse of a God!” (Lucas)
NoticeSorry to break it to you but, that won’t happen until Volume 20+ :P
What the hell is this guy saying!?
Since I was so frustrated, I slashed the notice window with [Draughtbane] even though it only passed through.
But then I noticed something, the loot window from this world that was behind the notice window was actually hit. Though it wasn’t slashed, it still hit my sword as if it was solid.
Thinking that, I crumpled it instead and threw it to the sky hoping to reach that bastard.
NoticeDon’t throw that or it will cause a bug in that world. Also, since I’m not even in the same plane as you, don’t expect to hit me. :P
This guy…..
I gritted my teeth in frustration and stomped on the ground realizing small earthquakes.
“L-Lucas? You alright man?” (Wargon)
“Hm? Ah, I'm fine. I was just annoyed with a certain annoying God wannabe.” (Lucas)
“Ah, you mean Cygnas?” (Wargon)
Who?
Just then, Aura, the blue fox…wait, why is it silver now? Anyway, the ronin fox suddenly pounced on Wargon’s face and shouted…yes…shouted…
“Who’re you calling God-wannabe!?” (Aura?)
“…It’s talking…” (Lucas)
Surprised with the sudden turn of events, I was then grabbed by the fox and led me far away from the group along with Wargon.
“Who the hell are you really? I can’t find you in the player or NPC database so it’s not possible for you to even exist!” (Aura?)
“…Who?” (Lucas)
I asked Wargon as I point at the fox acting self-important.
“Ah, you see. The Goddess of this world is sharing Aura’s body so when its fur turns silver like this, it means that Cygnas is in control.” (Wargon)
“Hooh, so basically, this Cygnas is the main AI of this game?” (Lucas)
So kind of like Athena in World Gate Online huh?
“That’s right! Now answer me!” (Cygnas)
“Well…I guess I should tell you right? Well, I’ll let the others hear this as well.” (Lucas)
I moved back to the confused party members that were left out and explained.
“I am from another world.” (Lucas)
Not just Cygnas, but every one of them revealed surprised expressions that seemed to say they cannot believe me.
Owell, let’s take this further then.
“[World Gate Open]! [Earth]!” (Lucas)
As I stretched the [World Key] in front of me, a gate formed and opened.
I can only see light from here but I’m sure this gate will lead to my room in [Earth].
Wargon and the rest were even more dumbfounded at the gate that seemed to pass through worlds.
Seeing them like that, I can’t help but smile wryly.
I then explained them the sequence of what happened ever since I got the key.
I didn’t go into that much detail but they all listened.
At the end, Wargon nodded and grabbed my shoulder.
“Give me that key” (Wargon)
“No!” (Lucas)
This will be used for something later on so I cannot possibly give it to you!
“Come on! Traveling through worlds, how awesome is that!?” (Wargon)
“I know how you feel but this is so much bigger than just that! I have to bear the responsibility of being a [Hero] in all three worlds so I can’t give it to you!” (Lucas)
“Geez, fine. But take this.” (Wargon)
All of a sudden, Wargon gave me a leather ball.
“What’s this.” (Lucas)
“Try activating it.” (Wargon)
Even if you say that…how do I even activate it?
Well, let’s just pour mana I guess or think activate or something.
Then, all of a sudden, a second before I realized that Wargon and the other close their eyes, a bright light was released from the leather ball!
A flash bang!? Really!?
Damn, I can see through the dark but I’m not used to bright light like this!
Wargon is probably after the [World Key] so I immediately jump through the [World Gate] to retreat.
With a thud, instead of a rocky floor, I felt a tiled floor like the one in my condominium.
Geez, to steal my key like that…
After I recovered my eyes, I opened the [World Gate] again and stick my head out.
“Oi! The loots from the [Giant Golem], return them to Goulder for me will ya!?” (Lucas)
“Damn, you escaped. Haha, fine! I’ll snatch that again if I ever see you again!” (Wargon)
I don’t want to see you and your flash bang again…
Like that, I sighed and soon laughed.
What a troublesome guy…reminds me of Gavin.
Well! That’s finally over!
Now, let’s sleep!
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Author's Notes
Well, finished this one fast because I ignored all logic and just typed what was inside my head sooo...yeah haha, if this seems nonsense to you guys then sorry about that haha.
I wonder, did I manage to capture Wargon's personality properly Warhawx?
This was placed after IO's chapter 43 btw also WGO's after [V3] chapter 9. :3
Next crossover will be with Arifureta I guess?