The night was still young when we ended our onsen conversation. Once we got our pruned bodies out of the hot water, I began to question why I am so calm during all of this. Afterall, I have left my home and will never see anyone I have known again. This is not normal and makes me question if my mind is being controlled. Then I remeber the Gamer's Mind cliche and figure I have mental blocks to prevent me from breaking down.
I am not sure if I should be glad, but whenever I hear something that reminds me of home I space out. Celestia notices I am in deep thought and gives an awnser to my conundrum.
"I am surprised you have realized there is a mental barrier on you so soon. It normally takes a week for ponies to sense it“.
"It is a good thing I am not a pony then. I didn't know ponies were also able to be summoned heroes".
"We can't be summoned. I am sorry, but calling everycreature everypony is very common in my country. I would wager that you will start to do it as well by the end of your stay.
"I am not gonna lie, but that seems kind of racist. Why not say everybody". Oh shit Twilight has that don't you dare say anything bad about Celestia face
"Princess Celestia is not a racist. She would never look down on another creature".
"Uhhh Twilight I didn't say she is a racist, but pointed out that calling everyone a pony is kind of racist. I know the Princess would not intentionally try to say something racist, but as a non-pony it is insulting to think only ponies are worthy being mentioned in a group". Rainbow looks like she is about to speak, but AppleJack beats her to it.
"Hold on Y'all. I don't think she means anything by it. Now why don't we just settle down and get ready for tomorrow".
Rarity chimes in, "Yes I could use my beauty rest. So where are we sleeping"?
Celestia tells us that we are going to sleep together in the same room. Apparantly this place is exactly like a stereotypical onsen hotel. Considering the creator is a Kitsune, the parallels to Japanese society must be strong with the demi-humans. I bet Naruto and Izuku are feeling right at home.
Unfortunately this does not help in easing the tension in this room. Twilight is clearly upset still and RD looks ready to punch me into the next room. I better watch what I say considering my lack of attack power. Fortunately, "everypony" decided to lay down right away.
Waiting for everyone else to sleep was a chore. RD did not want to have me be awake while she was asleep. Thankfully, she fell for me acting being asleep. Once everyone was asleep I was ready to talk to Kalitay. I closed my eyes and began the ritual. I was immediately sent to where we met. I am unsure if it is all in my mind or teleportation.
"What's the happs"?
".......WHY CAN'T I ATTACK"!
Technically you can attack, but it would be pointless considering you have a 75% direct damage debuff. You can learn any non-attack skills and spells so I doubt it will be an issue".
"NOT AN ISSUE!? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? I CAN'T DEFEND MYSELF! ALSO I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON!.. Why didn't you tell me that giving my name is dangerous or any other info that I needed"?...
"Sorry, but the longer I am here the more likely I will be caught. If that happens I will have to stay and that is not good for me. I kind of left a mess and my sister will kill me for real this time if she finds out I faked my death".
" I don't care if you do get caught. Teach me what I need to know to survive".
Kalitay toldme why I can't say my name. People that cross dimensions can easily be enslaved with a spell that controls them no matter where they are so long as the first caster is in the same dimension. This was stopped by deities, because they did not want their heroes to be forced to do things to dishonor the deity. The feelings of the heroes were not involved and Kalitay simply forgot this was a tradition since she has never done this before. Her blushing and acting like a pure angel did not alleviate my dread of being at this childish entities mercy.
I was given a brief rundown of my powers as well.
If I imagine, see, do, read, scan, or absorb a non-attack skill, ability,or spell I will automatically have it at level 1 as long as my level is high enough to learn it. I have an exp multiplier that matches my level, which is ridiculously powerful and I should be grateful according to the smug cat girl.
Skills have different level caps and amount of exp needed to level up. My stats are:
Mind: How much mental stress and fatigue a user can handle. Mental speed, fatigue, and skills are affected by this stat. At level 1 and at 100 mp it is equal to your max possible mental state without aide. It can be used to have multiple parallel thought processes at 1 per level. At level 100 your mind will be at levels beyond supervillains.
Body: Effects health, physique, endurance, toughness, and body related skills. Higher levels makes user more like the gamer. Higher levels decreases need for sleep, physical fatigue, and changes how damage is treated. At level 1 your body is at its peak for you, which is not saying much. At level 100 it is borderline Superman levels of body capability. Also affects how physically attractive you are to fellow humans.
Spirit: The magic stat. Determines magic control and amount. Effects all magic related skills and spells. Converts all magic like energies such as chakra, ki, mana, and any other into Spirit Power [SP] Higher levels gives spells. Level 1 gives 100 SP and is considered above average levels of mana, for a Kitsune. You have more magic than any human in this world. This would be scary enough to protect you it wasn't for the fact you don't have any attack Green Magic (YET).
Defence: The most OP stat of all. Negates damage, status debuffs, curses, and all negative things you don't want. 1% per level. Only affects you and is your gift for being a good sport about this... Now thank me asshole!
Internet: Gives the ability to use the internet and share it via illusion screen or device. Higher levels gives 1% discount and selling price per level in online store. Isn't that Neet!
Everyone has a different metric for what their stats means. For example your level 1 body could be a 5 for someone else. If you observe stats it would not be much help unless you know how to convert the numbers to your values.
You will receive 5 stat points per level, but can not increase stats by training. It would only be a distraction to train that way since you will grow faster per level. That means nothing matters, except experience points until you get Green Mage Attack Abilities. That doesn't come until level 50 and they will be weak until you level them up. You also recieve a point per level to use on skills and spells. This is to compensate for the lack of attack power.
Kalitay told me she has good reasons for making me a support class, but refuses to tell me for now. She sends me back and it is still dark outside.
Celestia is having a nightmare. I hear her begging Sunset Shimmer not to leave. I feel bad for her, but it is likely the situation is different than what I know.
I manage to fall asleep soon after and wake up to the Pinkielarm.
"GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY"!
"Thanks Pinkie, but there is no need to say everybody so loud. Especially to me before I wake up. So anyone know what we are doing today".
Twilight looks sorry for jumping to conclusions last night. I guess she will apologize later, but RD looks like she has forgotten the whole thing. Until she stares at me and squints her eyes. I swear she is going to be the cause of so many headaches.
" I know! We are going to give you a name. You can't expect me to know what to put on your party banner with no name. I say we call you Lime Light".
I never had a ponysona so I guess the name is good enough.
""Pinkie that is not a human name".
Thanks for that Twilight, but since I will be living in Equestia it would probably be a good idea to have a pony name to blend in. In fact I could..."
I imagine having a shapeshifter ability when a screen popped up stating I need to be at level 5 to have any spells or skills related to shapeshifting. So I am blocked by what I can do by level. This is some bullshit! What the hell can I do?
I currently have:
Repairo lvl 1: Repairs any nonliving object at 1% per minute. Higher levels increase % per minute. Any damage added when being repaired will also be repaired. Exp is determined by how long it takes to repair and how damaged it is. Unlike many spells the higher the level the less exp you will receive.
Siphon lvl 1: Exchange energies such as magic for health on yourself or others. Can not exchange health of others for another energy. 100 point cap per target and minute. Higher levels increases siphon cap
Invetory max: Can store, organize, and obtain objects
Pocket Dimension lvl 1: Obtained from seeing Makoto no Kitsune perform the spell. At 50 Spirit points per dimension, you can have a dimension devoid of life except plant life at a 1:1 time ratio. Higher levels grants more features and time dilation. This spell is known to only be used by high level Kitsune and is the main reason no one fucks with Kitsune.
Gate lvl 1: Create a gate to anywhere you have been in this dimension. Higher levels increase the amount of permanent gates you can use. Can not be used to slice objects. This spell normally has a distance limit, but due to your Hero status there is no distance cap. I expect you will be needing this for many reasons. ;3
Clean lvl 1: Obtained from when Celestia when she performed it on you. Cleans anything at 1% per minute. Higher levels increases % per level.
Scan lvl 1: Gives full details of surroundings. Brings a possiblity of learning skills or spells. 1 use per level per day
Augmented reality Web-browser: Comes from Internet stat. Can be used to show others internet content as well. Project a movie onto a wall and you could run a movie theater.
Online store: Comes from internet stat. Objects bought will be sent to inventory. Objects being sold must be in inventory. Prices are determined to be as low as possible.00
Copy, cut, and paste: Comes from internet stat. Can copy, cut, and paste any digital file into reality and vice versa. With this you can convert an entire library into a digital one or convert a digital library into a real one. Physical objects like scrolls or books are not required to paste files onto.
" You could do what"?
"Oh sorry. I was trying to shapeshift and I can't do it yet".
GASP!
In unison, " Don't do that"!
The mane 6 gave me a rundown on changelings and I got some info out them regarding timeline.
Twilight has just moved into Ponyville and Ticket Masters was the latest episode from what I can tell.
Filthy Rich has divorced the sociopath socialite and is teaching Diamond Tiara to take over the family business. Filthy Rich and Diamond Tiara are here for trading purposes. It takes 3 months via boat to get here and the opportunity to trade here is rare since no one is willing to regularly travel the monster filled ocean. Filthy Rich is taking a proactive approach to make sure Diamond Tiara does not ruin the family business. The Cutie Mark Crusaders are not here yet so there is a possibility they will get different Cutie Marks if Diamond does change. That would give them nightmares for sure.
Speaking of Nightmares, Luna is currently ruling Equestria while Celestia is away. She was sent to the moon for joining the demons and Nightmare Moon was the result of a brainwashing spell.
Equestria is paranoid of Changlings replacing them and it makes some sense. I don't feed on love so I would not really need to use it for that purpose. I let it slide to ease the tension.
"Princess Celestia what am I supposed to do right now"?
"Well you start by not calling me Princess when in a private setting or with Twilight and her friends. I may raise the Sun, but I am just a mare too".
Did Celestia just humble brag? She really is a troll. Well I guess I have to watch out and make sure she dosen't make me the flank of a joke.
" Be that as it may. I do need to figure out what I am supposed to do for training”.
"I wish I could say I know what to do with you, but.... I did not expect you to be unable to attack. I was going to have you train with our military, but as a Green Mage that would not be ideal".
No offense Celestia, but this whole situation is not ideal".
"Lime Light this negative thinking will not make this situation any easier for anyone. It would be better to try to look on the bright side".
" Did you just make a pun out of my name"?
" Yes, I am happy to see somep... someone able to understand sense of humor. I do have an idea that could work, but I would require some preparation before I can say for certain that it is possible. How would you like to run a territory for me?"
"No offence Celestia, but that makes no sense. I need to level up to help defeat a demon king. How does running a territory do that?
Twilight interjected, " Oh I get it. If you run a territory you will be able to use your powers to help the territory in an incredible way. There are also Administration type spells and skills that you could use to level up quickly and increase efficiency...Princess are you suggesting"
"Yes Twilight I am suggesting Lime Light take control over Ponyville. Is that something you would be interested in, Lime Light"?
"It does makes some sense. Alright, if possible I will do it".
"Good. I now declare you Princess Lime Light".
"I like this horse..."