Chapter II: Jack The Ripper

The city was full of noises. Chatter of people, animals walking around and the gears of the magic powered lighting system creating a small clank every time they turned. Normal days would go by quickly, but today had something special about it. Something was off. Something was wrong.

-Have you heard?

-They say he's a monster!

-No footprints or anything…

The towns folk, both Adventurers and People of the land were on high alert. Everyone was suspicious of one another, keeping a keen eye on everyone, but keeping from making eye to eye contact. Jack The Ripper, the most infamous murderer in the city, had slain another victim. The man was yet to respawn, but the military was waiting in front of the cathedral to bring him in for questioning. He was known for his silent moves and the fact that there were never any eye witness'.

- I couldn't even hear him, everything just went black, was the usual response once the victims were questioned.

-Seems like you completed the task once again Jackie, said a young woman with a monotone voice. She was looking out of the palace window, watching people pass by.

-Stop calling me that, replied jack with a clear tone of anger, besides this job is definitely not good form my reputation and you know that Elise.

-Assasins usually aren't very popular now are they Jackie? Elise replied.

Jack saw that the queen was clearly trying to annoy him, but decided to let it slide.

He didn't really want to annoy the queen of the People of the Land. Elise, although a bit harsh on the outside, was the one to save Jack from a group of PK'ers. In the first few weeks Player Killing became some payers' main source of income as they didn't know what else to do for money. After some time the situation got better, but PK'ing is still an active business.

-How did someone as bad mannered as you ever get to be the queen anyways? He said and turned to leave the room.

-Let me know if you have some other work for me, he said and waved not even turning around to do so.

The man Jack had killed last night was a part of an XPP Grinding guild. Experience Potions, given to players under level 30 on a daily basis. Since the Apocalypse, some players began kidnapping low level players, making them work and taking their potions daily, making leveling easier for themselves. Leveling wasn't that big of an issue to Jack, as he had already reached the old level cap of 90.

-Hitting level 100 would be nice, but the amount of experience required is insane, he thought as he strolled down the city streets. Working as a "trash collector" for the queen had really paid off, Jack smirked, as he walked up the stairs of the best inn in the city. The whole top floor was now his living quarters, with an armory and all the other necessary items needed for an assasin. Jack was just about to turn the key, when he noticed that the door was unlocked. He took a step back, reaching for his katana. Slowly taking it out of it's sheat.

-Who could it be, he thought, maybe the guy yesterday saw my face and he's now out for blood? The worst scenarios ran through his head, as he grabbed the handle and pushed the door open.

End of chapter two_

Authors notes:

Turns out Jack was Jack the Ripper! Wow, "really didn't see that one coming". It might not be the best of plot twists, but I wanted to get the iconic murderer in to the story, since it's set in London and everything. Also, there's another iconic character from London that will be introduced in the next chapter. Hype!

And for those asking, yes, Elise is Queen Elizabeth. One of 'em at least. Hope you enoyed!

-Rage