//------------------------------// // Chapter 3 // Story: The Game Players // by GamePlayer64 //------------------------------// It took a bit of Game Life’s Time but he manage to locate High Stock’s home at 3:30; which was a manor, an extra large manor which annoyed Game Life (“I really hate the high class. Except Fancy Looks since she cares and refuse Crystal Prep (Not that there were no uniforms in her size) and she wanted to be treated like a normal.) He looked at the gate, a huge wooden gate and noticed the doorbell “Kind of small for a large gate.” Game Life pressed the bell and it gave a small ding which annoyed him “I though they have better with a doorbell, not a cheap one where people inside try to hear you.” The door open to reveal High Stocks. “Sorry about the doorbell. My Grandfather’s a bit on the old-school and is hard to accept change.” Game Life shrugged his shoulders “I don’t care. I’m already in enough hot water with Fancy. Does anyone in her family know about this abyss stuff and mystical powers you have?” High Stocks looked nervous “Well… no she doesn’t know about this but her parents are kind of co-managers of a certain company that sells magic books, weapons, armor, accessories and slaves for a ton of cash.” Game Life looked surprised “Again with the slavery?! I can’t believe that Fancy’s folks do that? Her father I can believe with his hatred against me being with Fancy.” High stocks looked annoyed “Well you deserved it since you permanently destroy her right eye.” Game Life was shock, was extremely pissed off and grabbed her by the shirt “I would NEVER harm her a hair on her! Her old man was responsible for that! Ask her mom, Beauty.” He let go “She’ll vouch for me since I’ll never un-see the evil expression when she beat up Great Riches.” He said with fear as he crouched in fear which surprised High Stocks “I can believe that what you said since Beauty is the strongest in power. She was a fearful warrior in the Abyss.” She looked annoyed “I can’t believe Uncle Riches would lie to us.” Game Life looked at her “All because I ripped 1000 dollar bill in front of him.” High Stocks looked surprised and confused “A bill? Was this bill framed on a wall?” Game Life raised his brow and nodded which cause High Stocks smacked herself on the head “You stupid son of a bitch. That was his first thousand dollar.” Game Life was feeling guilt but filled with confusion “Wait a sec… if that’s his first 1000 bill; then why did Fancy’s mom gave it to me?” He paused and realized something shocking “Oh… I guess the misses doesn’t appreciated a frame of a bill over a picture of their wedding day.” High Stocks looked surprised “Oh… now I understand. A bill is greater than their big day can create a grudge. Thou she used you as a scapegoat.” “She did apologize to me and gave me a check for $50 thousand which I saving for Mama Sweet Medication to send her on a vacation as thanks for taking care of me.” Said Game Life which surprised High Stocks. “Now please. We have work to do about your new powers. Enter.” She walked away as Game Life enter a screen pop up in front of him. You have competed your quest! You have earn 90000 EXP You have gain 10% of trust of the heir You have level up You have level up You have level up You have level up You have earn 20 points Congratulations! Your level is over ten, you can use the skill ‘Create Party’ & ‘Equal Distribution’. Game Life was surprised “I can create a parties?” I pressed the screen for more information [Create Party (Action) LV MAX] - Create a party with an unlimited number of members. [Equal Distribution (Passive) LV MAX] - Shares EXP with allies, 50% of EXP earned by the Gamer. Only functions if level difference is less than 10. “Interesting. The E.D. will only work if my allies levels are less than 10 to mine.” Said Game Life as he followed High Stocks “This might be useful in due time.” A new screen appeared ‘You have entered the ‘The Róngyù yuēshù Guild Fire, Wind, Water and Earth Dungeon. Your abilities have decreased by 15% as you haven’t learned to control fire. Your abilities have decreased by 15% as you haven’t learned to control Wind. Your abilities have decreased by 15% as you haven’t learned to control Water. Your abilities have decreased by 15% as you haven’t learned to control Earth. Game Life freaked out as he check his stats Level 11 HP : 530 - 318 MP: 210 - 126 Power: 27 - 16.2 Strength: 23 - 13.8 Intelligence: 27 - 16.2 Wisdom: 21 - 12.6 Luck: 9 - 5.4 Dexterity: 18 - 10.8 Endurance: 24 - 14.4 Charisma: 15 - 9 Speed: 28 - 16.8 Perception: 12 - 7.2 Points: 20 Game Life was horrified as High Stocks noticed him looking horrified “What’s wrong with you?” She asked “You failed to notify me about your dungeon’s effects on people who didn’t know the 4 elements of nature!” He yelled at her which surprised her “You mean you can feel the effects of my guild’s protective space?” “Is that what these dungeons are called?” “You call them dungeons?” “It’s what my powers as a Gamer are calling them and protective space is kind of lame.” She rolled her eyes as she lifted Game Life up “Just follow me.” He followed her to the manor and he looked around to see that the inside of the manor was a field with training equipment and people training with swords, axes, spears and magic spells. “We shall go to my private training arena.” A screen pop up ‘Bloodthirst Detection Level increased by 8.’ Game Life turned around to the ones staring at him “SHE IS NOT MY TYPE! She’s just…my tutor who just learn of a lie which completely fooled her and made her an idiot.” ‘Bloodthirst Detection Level increased by 1.’ Game Life looked annoyed “I know its you. Don’t take it too much, you have been fooled like a noob player.” High just scoff at him “Just follow me.” Game Life shrugged his shoulders and followed her to a new dungeon ‘You have entered the ‘Personal Training Dungeon’ You cannot enter unless you are given permission or are higher than the one who create it.’ Game looked surprised as they were in a area of just grass and dirt “I take it that this is your personal training dungeon.” High Stocks turned around and nodded “Not exactly, my dad created this for me since there some girls are too clingy to me. This gives me the privacy I needed. Now! Show me your ability.” Game opened his inventory and pulled a gallon of juice and the metal bat as she looked amazed “That’s very impressive. Do you have a limit storage?” Game looked at his inventory number and it was the infinity sign which shocked him “No limit.” Which shock her as her eyes widen “Amazing. Now I shall see if you can fight while using a new weapon. That bat of your will not survive future battles.” She walked to a wall and slide it to reveal some weapons that he seen in games. “A Claymore, a Broadsword, a Halbert, a spear, a battle ax, a morning star and a crossbow. Does your family allow you to have these dangerous things?” Asked Game Life. “Yes and guns since these are only to use against enemies that wish to harm my members and to train against the creatures in the protective spaces. Now pick your weapon.” Game looked at them as observed them carefully Claymore, Strength: 80, Heavyweight, Type: A sharp weapon - A large sword that requires to hands to lift it. Required Strength: 70. Crossbow, Strength 5, arrow’s strength are different on what their made of, Type: A range weapon - A bow and consisting of a horizontal bow-like assembly mounted on a frame which makes it similar to the stock of a gun. Required Strength: 20. Morning Star, Strength: 130, Heavyweight, Type: A blunt weapon - A medieval club like weapon of a shaft with an attached ball adorned with spikes. Required Strength: 95. Game Life looked worried “I don’t think some of these will help me much. High Stocks raised her brow “Explain.” “My ‘Observation Skill’ is telling me the power of each weapon but even if I get out of here to remove that 60% decrease on my stats, their all too heavy for me to use.” High Stocks place her finger and thumb on her chin “Hmmm… I think we got a lightweight weapon here?” she examined the closet of weapons and pulled out a Machete “Try observing this?” She asked Game He looked at it Machete, Strength: 65, Lightweight, Type: A sharp weapon - A tool that is also a weapon that is much as a cleaver on offensive and defensive. Required Strength: 25. Game Life hand started to tremble in fear but his ‘Gamer’s Mind’ calmed him down. “I’ve seen machetes before, even in Naughty Bear. I never thought that this would be an actual weapon I have to use.” High Stocks looked at him with a sever look “If you kill any innocent people with this...” “I am not Sweet Tooth.” She shuttered in fear “I can never understand that game. You have to kill people for a wish and it makes you suffer when it’s granted.” He shrugged his shoulders “Wishes backfire. It’s a known fact since people don’t word out their wishes. Though Dark Speed enjoys it along with Sharp Shooter to see the destruction & suffering of the winners. If I had a wish... I keep on hold for a rainy day.” She raise her brow and handed him the machete but it was a bit heavy to him as he place it in his inventory. “Now follow me to a area in the woods so I can show you how to create Private Spaces.” He follow her to the woods which was behind her home into a field of wild flowers “Now watch and learn. To create a Private Space is a bit difficult.” She raised her hand in the air, with her fingers spread as her hand glowed in energy as everything went silent and the clouds have froze in place “Now that we’re in an empty Private Space. Try to exit it by concentrating you energy through your hand.” Game Life raised replicate what she did as concentrate his energy inside of him as his hand glowed New Skill is created through a specific action. [Mana Power Attack (Active) LV 1 EXP: 0%] A skill to attack with mana. It’s link with intelligence and it increases attack power. Range: 10M Game Life looked down at a screen “Epic.” “PAY ATTENTION!” Yelled High Stock. “Sorry but new skill appear while doing this. I’ll check it later.” He swipe it away and focus on what he was doing as the sky cracked and shattered. New Skill is created through a specific action. [Escape from Instant Dungeon] (Active) LV 1 EXP 0%] It aids you in escaping an Instant Dungeon. Which is one of the ‘Protective Spaces’. Game Life was surprised by the skills he now learned and looked at High Stocks “NOW CREATE ONE!” Game shut his eyes and concentrate as he hand glowed as everything when silent. New Skill is created through a specific action. [Making Instant Dungeon (Active) LV 1 EXP: 0%] A Skill to make an instant Dungeon. You can create a more powerful one by increasing your skill level. Game Life opened his eyes as High Stocks gave him the slow clapping "A slow clapping? Seriously! This is not Canterlot Idol. where your the judge that everyone hates by criticizing the singer." High Stocks just laugh "Sorry but you got to admit; I did see you as scum and I have to let the truth sink in." Game rolled his eyes "NOW! Can you pulled out the Machete that you place in that inventory screen?" Game Life pulled it out as he gulped a bit "I'm a nervous. I seen a weapon like this in many videogames and I know they can kill people like a chainsaw." "That's why you're practicing with that. Can't let a rookie like you run away with that. You'll slice your arm off." Game Life looked annoyed "What should I attack first if you're so smart." "How about a tree since this is an empty Private Space." Said High Stocks. Game look at a tree and attack a tree like a novice. "ARE YOU A WIMP?! ATTACK IT WITH SKILL!!!" Yell High Stocks. Game snarled and unleashed a combo of slashes, slices, jabs and thrusts as a screen appeared A mew Skill is created through a specific action. Due to repeated practice. A new Skill [Skilled Sword] has been created. Game continued to practice and his energy went through the sword and unleashed an energy beam to a tree that sliced it in half. "Whoa..." "WOW!" said High Stocks as a screen appeared in front of him Congratulations! Through your hard work in sword practicing, the skill [Slash Beam] is created [Slash Beam] (Action) LV: 1 EXP: 0%] The energy of the wielder of the sword unleashed due to the wielder's power. You can only do this if your health is full. "It's just like the Legend of Zelda games before Ocarina of Time came to Nintendo 64 and they made appeared again as a skill to learn in Minish Cap." "What is it with the Game References?" Asked High Stocks "I have my ways and you have your ways along with everyone. So don't try to make us the same." Said Game Life as he looked at his phone. "It's 6:30. I got to go." High Stocks sighed "OK... just remember to practice your powers and take this with you." She handed Game Life a book with a medical cross on it. as Game raise his brow. "What's this?" "A Spell book on healing magic. Healing magic is the rarest in the world along with healing potions. One potion costs $10,000 so don't expect a loan. This is a copy of our sole healing spell book so don't let it get stolen." High Stocks ordered him. Game Life toss the book, the machete and his backpack in his inventory and exit the dungeon. He walked away from the manor as he try to get his thoughts together (OK I got myself a real weapon, I got a replica of a spell book and train with a Zombie Collector. I need to raise my stats along with my level. She said that Fancy has no knowledge of this and her folks are connected to the Abyss. I better not let her dad know this since it will give him a reason to get rid of me.) He stop to see the area where he enter the dungeon filled with zombies (The Zombie Dungeon... Terror is Reality.) He smirked as he enter the dungeon.