... I have no excuses for how late this is. I'll be honest... this was set up before I found out the 'Hyrule Warriors' version for Breath of the Wild was a thing and had trouble deciding what to do in regard to the plot. Regardless, I've decided to set up the following [Quest] in the 'canon' Breath of the Wild, without Age of Calamity or the sequel (should it be released by the time of this chapter being up).
After a night of rest, I told Ayano and Esdeath about the situation with the [World Shuffle Ticket]. Ayano understood, while Esdeath was confused.
Understandable, given their world's respective technological and (for Esdeath) magical developments.
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We also took a week off to leisurely watch some documentaries from my baseline Earth on technology. Needless to say, Esdeath was impressed with the 'production line', and understood our current problematic situation.
I also showed them the 'bad' worlds we could be in: [Death Note], [Naruto], [Harry Potter], [Star Wars], and (in full out seriousness, in an anime marathon) [JoJo's Bizarre Adventures]... with the third and fourth being the movies.
At least Esdeath was interested in [JJBA's Part 3 and 5], thanks to Horus and White Album. Meanwhile, Ayano got interested in [Philosopher's Stone] and [Flying Broomsticks].
However, the danger was hammered in. In [Death Note], all it will take for us to die is our names and faces being revealed. [Naruto] pretty much says 'screw nature, I got magic', [Harry Potter] is merely waving a want and chaos occurring, and [Star Wars] is pretty much a problem with immune systems and space.
Also, Esdeath looked at the [Familiar Eggs] before doing something that nearly surprised me.
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Nearly.
She decided to take Ayano's [Solar Wolf Familiar Egg] after she watched Chuggaaconroy's [Okami] play-through. She claims that she wants to make her [Familiar] become the same strength as her... but I think she merely wants the 'fluff'.
Speaking of [Familiars]... the [Familiar Seeds] I planted 'sprouted'... and they were [Pikmin]. I still started out with one of each kind, but I ended up making use of the [Pest Terrarium Shuffled Dropper] via killing the insects that appeared (save the ones that involve making a byproduct, like [Bees] and [Silk Worms]) and dropping the insect corpses in the [Pikmin Onion]. It gotten to a point where I got a good amount of [Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Rock, White, and Winged Pikmin], where I merely set up the [PTSD] to look in it from time to time due to the amount that I have. I mean... I literally have 200 of each one.
I was thinking about seeing the 'elemental cap' for all of them, but... I don't have the right equipment, at the moment. If a [Red Pikmin] is immune to fire, then it's immune to 'heat', but what's the 'melting point' of it? For a [Blue Pikmin], how deep can it go before it succumbs to 'water pressure'? What's the max voltage a [Yellow Pikmin] can handle? Things like that are confusing.
Right now, I'm just letting them do their own thing... while also having them watch Bug Wars for the sake of at least educating them about what the [PTSD] may spawn. Don't ask how they learn, I just leave them alone and they somehow understand what I'm verbally saying.
But back to what we are doing.
After the marathon for Esdeath's learning crash-course on technology, we watched some Let's Plays for [Breath of the Wild] so that we could get an idea of what we have to work with.
In the end, however, we decided to first see what the [World Shuffle Ticket] would replace before doing any world jumping.
Goodbye, Ciel.
Would you like to use [World Shuffle Ticket] to re-roll [Black Butler] world?
Yes/No
Yes
Re-rolling...
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PING!
You've received the world of [Ove! *^!#% ]
ERROR!
[World] is corrupted. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Re-rolling for [World]...
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PING!
You've received the [Barter Net]!
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The girls looked at my irritated face as I muttered, "I don't even know what it's talking about. System? What do you mean?"
Apparently, the Higher Ups want you to 'connect' with other fellow [Gamers].
However, 'multiplayer' across the Omniverse is strictly forbidden.
So, in light of attempting 'loopholes', you now have access to a special 'site' that allows you to 'trade' with other [Gamers].
This is what the 'customers' will see upon access towards the [Barter Net].
You now have access to the [Barter Net]!
With the [Barter Net Device], you can trade with Shopkeeper, who is in need of goods.
Just be quick, though. No cash is accepted, and other items are traded.
Get them fast, or someone else across the Gamer-verse will take it first!
After a moment of silence, I muttered, "Yeah, we're going to go visit the [Breath of the Wild] world first... [Barter Net] is a bit too early when it comes down to it."
Esdeath blinked, "Why?"
After a moment of thinking, I elaborated, "While the 'idea' is there... It's better to have many 'products' on hand. Even if we exchange for 'goods', it's still a risk about what they 'pay' in exchange. 'Omniverse' imply that there could be drastic changes to a plot, and the characters may be different. Not to mention that many worlds have some sort of 'extra power' of some sort, and we have no clue as to whether or not we'll be curb-stomped by the locals. If we even get living creatures, we don't know how they'll interact with the environment of [Work Space]."
Maybe I could get some 'indestructible' objects out of it...?
Well, maybe after getting good combat skills. Sure, an object could have unlimited 'durability' and cannot be 'changed' in any shape or form, but... That item would still be subjected to physics and forces. After all, even if a baseball bat is 'indestructible', it's still technically a 'baseball bat' that follows physics. Sure, the bat can handle it, but that means nothing if you factor in 'recoil' and 'inertia'. Think about it as a 'tug-of-war': even if the 'cord' doesn't snap, the 'pull' with the greater force still wins.
So even if an item is 'indestructible' by nature... that doesn't mean that its 'unaffected' by physics.
...
Better make more 'products' to trade available, then.
Shaking my head, I attempted to make them see what the problem is, "Since some of these '[Worlds]' have no 'magic' to speak of, there's a fifty-fifty chance of there being a 'magic negating' device being present in that world."
That caused the two to pale, clutching themselves tightly.
Welcome to the 'I love Magic' club, I'm working on the shirts.
Clapping my hands, I nodded to the tv system, "Let's watch some Legend of Zelda games, okay? If only to see the 'bosses' in them."
Say what you want... but if we end up in Hyrule Warriors, I don't want us to go in blind.
(A/N: This is now mainly a 'grind session' of the trio preparing for [Breath of the Wild]. While it's optional for you to skip this, you might miss out on things. Just know that, eventually, an [Item] for the MC will appear, inspired by [Achievement Hunters: Animated - Lindsay's Arrowmazing Combo].)
It's now a grind session for all of us. But we take breaks on the 'weekends', just to have time to relax.
Using the [Monster Maker], I made [Spawn Eggs] for [Rabbits], [Cows], [Boars], [Bees], and [Wolves], further expanding the Ecosystem of [Work Space] and giving Esdeath more options to chase after, aside from [Slimes].
... Would a [Rabbit Foot] actually increase luck?
I'll have Ayano look into it, after [BotW].
Not to mention it opens up a huge rabbit hole (heh) that I don't really want to deeply get into. I mean... how is 'luck' calculated in non-[Gamer] worlds? Do the take the 'area' of the applied participants, 'average' the total, then calculate based on that? Or does it 'steal' luck from all around them, with the 'energy' of luck merely being changed? And even so... do 'casinos' have a 'luck modifier' to anyone that plays in it?
Shaking my thoughts away from it, I looked over the latest 'upgrade recipe' for my [Rain Bow].
Rain Bow Upgrade: A bow and arrow that rains shots is great and all... but you can have better. Magic, meet Science and Engineering.
Materials Needed:
- 8 [Iron Ore]
- 1 [Wind Rune]
- 1 [Fire Rune]
- 5 [Mana Runes]
- 2 [Glass Lenses]
- 3 [Slime Gel]
The materials seemed random, and I may not know what the result may be... but that doesn't mean I can't deduce it. From the [Glass Lenses], it seems like it involves 'vision'. That alone doesn't say much... but then there's the [Runes]. I recall that, by introducing a massive source of oxygen to a flame, an 'explosion' would occur. As for the [Slime Gel], well... it does work well as a 'shock-absorber'...
I'm guessing that this [Rain Bow] 'evolves' into a type of Sniper Riffle when the materials are gathered.
But, who knows?
Regardless, during the 'grind week', I had the [Pikmin] try to grow another Onion, and successfully 'grown' a second [Blue Onion]. Taking a quarter of the [Blue Pikmin] that I had, I made a request for them to scout out a cave area to search for materials before returning.
That's right, I'm making my [Pikmin] scouts.
I also managed to teach them how to make aerial maps, and gave them the bare basics for non-toxic and environmentally friendly dyes. But aside from that, I just let them be, curious to see how a 'civilization' would grow from them.
I've also placed the [PTSD] close to the [Pikmin] so that, if needed, they can gain more numbers.
Now, let's see what time it is...?
"Hm..."
I stretched before heading to the [Kitchen].
Time for a seafood dinner.
Let's see... [Story Starter].
"Obtain [Materials] for [Work Space] by sending [McGuffins] into [Worlds].
[McGuffins] are pretty much their own 'main characters', passively gathering and giving resources to [Work Space].
By unleashing these [McGuffins], they almost must always change the course of the plot in a chaotic way.
Sadly, [Worlds] and any variations that receive these things are 'blocked' from future visits, and prevent 're-entry'.
Choose carefully, and get your investment."
Heh... 'Investment'...
That's what my [Gamer] is always thinking about.
He wants to get his worth in the future, but is 'investing' in various subjects.
Looks like I have to break things down a bit... But... what's worth it?
Hm...?
The current [Worlds] I have to choose from to 'ruin' are:
RWBY
Minecraft: Story Mode
SCP
Pokemon
Miraculous Ladybug and Chat Noir
Yu-Gi-Oh! (Original - Arc-V)
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Break down what each one offers, and what they are at their 'core'.
RWBY - Elemental Crystals, Magic, Dark Beasts, People with Super Powers, somewhat Advance technology
Minecraft: Story Mode - Basic resources, being Stone, Dirt, Iron, Gold, and all other items in 'vanilla' Minecraft; monsters
SCP - SCPs, close to baseline Earth
Pokemon - Creatures of different capabilities and sizes, different flora, medical berries
Miraculous Ladybug and Chat Noir - Magic, close to baseline Earth
Yu-Gi-Oh! (Original - Arc-V): All are close to baseline Earth
Original: Gods, Magic
GX: Aliens, Alternate Dimensions, Various Creatures
5Ds: Gods, Ancient Creatures, Time Travel
ZeXal: Aliens, 21st Century wise Advance Tech
Arc-V: Alternate Dimensions, Hard-Light tech, Unstable Unity
Hm...
Since I'm based off of the ideals of my [User], I need to think like him.
[RWBY] is too much to pass up on, since there is 'tragedy' that could allow 'residents' to move in towards [Work Space].
[Minecraft: Story Mode] is only good for basic resources... and nothing else, aside from monsters
[SCP] is a big risk in regards to some of the anomalous subjects, but there's an equally high chance that the [McGuffin] inserted would be labeled as an SCP.
[Pokemon] is too risky... given how Dorkly uses the Pokedex lore.
[Miraculous Ladybug and Chat Noir] is merely a 'magic gem war'.
[Yu-Gi-Oh]... All of the installments will be greatly questioned. The 'Original', 'GX', and '5Ds' take place in the same shared universe. 'ZeXal' is merely a possible sequel, but with an unclear connection aside from the 'statues'. 'Arc-V' is merely a parody-homage to all of its predecessors.
... Better talk to Them about this.
PING!
{Hey, this is System Designation S-Alpha. If I make the [McGuffin] into a living or animate thing, will it 'harvest' the lives it kills?}
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!( ^!#%!^&*
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{Got it. S-Alpha out.}
So, looks like it falls into many categories on the 'types' of [McGuffins].
If it's an [Object McGuffin], then it 'harvests' the resources in a certain range around it. However, it must also cause something 'unusual' to occur.
If it's an [Creature McGuffin], then anything it 'interacts' with becomes 'harvested'. However, in exchange for mobility, the 'life span' becomes random and unsure.
If it's a [Presence McGuffin], then nothing is 'harvested' while its around. Only after it's ended, would it 'harvest'. The only problem is that it has a long 'life span' and will only 'harvest' the moment it has ended. Not only that, but like a 'camera timer', it 'harvests' everything in that instance.
So for now... Best go with this world.
As I cut into my salmon fillet, Esdeath asked, "So just to be clear... this world has monsters that drop body parts?"
Ayano deadpanned, eating some sushi, "There's also ores and plants."
I sighed, answered Esdeath, "Yeah, there are. However, we have a problem in regards to 'time'. Do we appear in the 'prologue', or 'end game'? The first thing we need to do upon arriving is figure out when and where we are."
The two nodded as I thought back to the new items that I found in a [Loot Seed].
NPC Mask: An aesthetic changing mask, merely makes one appear as an NPC from any game (not counting mods), down to their shape and voice. However, is not 'transformation', and is merely an illusion.
Main Charade: A mask that disguises the wearer as a main character from any game (not counting mods), down to their shape and voice. However is not 'transformation', and is merely an illusion.
They are simple... but powerful, if used correctly. All you need is to act correctly, be out of sight, have the right things, and you can get anywhere you want or need to be.
So picture, if you will, a SHIELD Agent in plain sight, doing their assigned work and no one minding. The next day, the same agent go on with their routine... not knowing that earlier, they were impersonated.
Or a Storm Trooper getting tech plans from the Empire in Star Wars.
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Note to self: Try to get the schematics for spaceships.
But back to my point with these masks: They are handy. While [MC] is a bit more risky, it allows me to mess with the reputation of some characters, for better or for worst.
In theory, at least.
After our 'break', we went back to preparing for [Breath of the Wild].
Esdeath went hunting and came back with some skins and furs... and Ayano quickly made use of that 'magical tailoring' tools that I got together.
Like I said, good investment.
Especially with what the results were, in terms of our gear.
Esdeath's Gear:
First Point Strike: A leather brace that, when worn, allows the wearer to land a critical strike on the first hit they land on an enemy.
Distance Cooldown: 10 Meters
Time Cooldown: 10 seconds
Wolf Skin Tunic: A tunic made up of wolf fur. Luckily, its breathable.
Effects: Grants [Cold Resistance I], +20 END, +25 VIT
Rabbit Shoes: ... You feel lucky?
Effects: +30 SPD, +20 LUK, +5 VIT
Hunting Trousers: The hunt is on!
Effects: Reduces noise made by wearer by 50 percent, +15 VIT, +10 STR
Shining Cap: A hat made of fabric. Dyed white, and helps protect against the heat of the sun. Contrary to name, doesn't produce light.
Effects: Reduces glare from sun and illuminating attacks.
Ayano's Gear:
Potioneer's Gloves: A pair of leather gloves that boost the production of making [Potions].
Effect: Increases [Potion] crafting efficiency by 5 stages.
Witch Hat: A simple black hat that you typically see on those 'broom-flyers'.
Effects: Doubles the power of [Spells], reduces MP cost of spells by 10
Alchemical Dress: A durable dress that can efficiently defend the wearer from attacks.
Effects: Reduces the damage taken from [Spells] by half, reduces physical attacks by a quarter.
Steady Sandals: A pair of sandals that makes the ground the wearer steps on a bit more firm.
Effect: The 'footing' becomes less likely to slip, but still allows the user to 'slide'.
Brewing Glasses: A pair of glasses that allows the wearer to see where the ingredients for a [Potion] they want to make are.
Note: 'Stores' 3 [Potion] ingredient lists at a time.
Shopkeeper's Gear:
Crafting Gloves: A pair of gloves that are best used for [Crafting] items.
Effect: Halves time needed to [Craft] things.
Bird's Eye Goggles: A pair of goggles that can be used to see far away... or to see tiny objects.
Effect: Better range for any long-ranged attacks.
Insomniac's Tunic: A tunic that uses thick layers.
Effect: Wearer's 'proper' sleep-time is reduced by 4 hours.
Hiker Pants: *insert Hiker's Dance from Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platnium*
Effects: +20 END, better climbing/hiking capabilities.
Medic Sandals: While it only works if you stay in one spot after a period of time, it's something not to be laughing at.
Ability Countdown: 10 Seconds of sitting/standing/laying still in one spot.
Effect: Regenerates 20 HP per second
All of them are specialized and tailored (heh) to fit our 'builds' and 'focus'.
As for what I was still focusing on... was my [Quest], which has been updated...
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [Quest]: Supporting Courage
Task(s):
-Befriend and support Linkle
-Defeat Calamity Ganon
-Gain the blueprints for [Guardian Tech]
-Kill Zelda and everyone else
Reward(s): Anime [World] of your choice (of three), [Horsemen Creator], [Legendary] Item.
Failure: ?, [Golem Creation Station] blueprint, [Town] blueprint.
Time to break it down... after all, sometime hints are right there in front of you. Let's go down the list of tasks.
The first one is a bit confusing. 'Linkle'... In [Hyrule Warriors], Linkle is pretty much a genderbent Link that uses crossbows. Does that mean that Link has a sister? Or... does it mean that 'Linkle' is trapped in 'Link'?
The second one, defeating Calamity Ganon... It's pretty clear cut. It wants us to restore peace to Hyrule by defeating the sucker.
The third one... is a bit more challenging. According to lore, Hyrule 'decoded' the [Guardian Tech], the mechanical foes that Link faced in the game.
But the last one on the list... confuses me. Why kill that iteration of Zelda and everyone else? I mean... sure, it would end the cycle, but... wouldn't it make more sense to leave future customers?
Something about that situation isn't right...
Breaking down the Zelda Game plot, it follows some 'rules'... The main one being that Link defeats Ganon/Ganondorf. And while [Breath of the Wild] is a bit... 'loose' when it comes to gameplay, Link still needs to defeat the bosses to progress.
But with how the situation is aligning... it's like it wants me to derail the plot and usual cliches.
It just doesn't add up... And sadly, the only way to know what's going on, is entering the [World]...
Sighs.
"Let's focus on the plan..."
The first, and obvious key is the second task: Defeat Calamity Ganon. That means that, to make 'Link's' battle with it much easier, those four giant mechs they call the Divine Beasts need to be freed from their corruption. But... does that mean that the Champions need to be freed, first? And... when will we arrive? If we arrive before the game 'truly' starts, then what should we do? Preemptive Strike? That could spiral all information I know out of control.
Then, there is the Failure rewards... First time I've seen them... Or any 'Failure' option... The ones for 'success' seems tempting... but in truth, you need to break it down and ask yourself 'Is it worth it?'
Let's break down 'Success'.
The Anime [World] of my choice may seem like a good thing... but the problem that may pop up is the selection. And before you complain... A good chunk of anime I actually know is full of blood and violence.
The second reward, [Horsemen Creator]... It doesn't give away any information aside from its name.
The last one... is merely something I can grab from a [Loot Seed].
Now, for the 'Failure'.
The first is a mystery, meaning it's a gamble. Could be good, could be bad, could be 'Meh'. Random, and unknown... not something you'd like to face, when factoring in the majority of infinite possibilities.
Second, [Golem Creation Station]... I'll be honest, that sounds tempting. When combined with the third 'result' being the blueprints for a town... It's tempting to have the [GCS] as a 'construction' or 'vehicle' maker. With it, it can make the lives of any resident living in the town more bearable.
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Now thinking about it... if future people are going to join, we'll need a place to gather in order to prepare for the worlds I end up unlocking...
Whelp, I know what I'm making first.
Sending a quick command to my [Construction Golems], I stretched a bit before deciding to do my own thing and finally help provide stuff for other Gamers.
Step One:
Make a [Loot Seed] farm to generate items.
Step Two:
Make a [Mana Fruit] orchard.
Further Steps, yet to be determined, but it definitely involves storage...
But speaking of [Loot Seeds], one of my [Legendary] ones finally grew.
However... the 'item' caught me off-guard... and sad.
Black Panther Suit (MCU)
Description: In tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, this suit is the same as its movie counterpart, laced with Vibranium and having the same capabilities as the original. However, it also can self-repair itself, but you cannot take any Vibranium from it.
"WAKANDA FOREVER!"
So... 'Black Panther' died, huh...?
You made a huge impact and brought the energy to us... Watch with Stan Lee as we continue the momentum, even if my path will be pathed with blood and questionable decisions.
But... this brings up a problem for me... What's the 'time distance ratio'? With various 'anime' [Worlds] having minutes in seconds, at what rate is my family back 'home' aging at in comparison to me?
For now, putting that in storage.
Now, some last few things to do before starting it off...
Barter Net Settings:
Information Bestowal: Some of your customers may not have the necessary information about what they're up against. This will allow you to give them the canon knowledge... Or the 'SCP-canon' kind, straight from the wiki. Only limited to what is 'important', though.
Currently: Off
Communication: While they may have some conditions, your customers can give you access to communicate with them, on the condition that you are the one calling them. It might be at a good time, it might be at a bad one. Ether way... It's not your fault, their 'LUCK' is to blame.
WARNING: Their journey is 'linear' and moving 'forwards', meaning that there's no 'River and 11' conversations and encounters.
Currently: On
Item Registration: Allows your customer to 'hold' an item they are looking for, upon the moment you find one.
Currently: Off
The rest is a bunch of non-important stuff, at the moment, and I focused on those three. Information Bestowal is an absolute must. Sure, the information may be inaccurate, but it at least gives a rough outline of what to expect, along with information. Even information that are white lies have truth hidden in them.
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Well, might as well try it out.
Time to make a... garden, I guess... for [Loot Seeds].
This is gonna suck...
Later...
"Okay, so that's already 15 [Common Loot Seeds]... and 15 items, two of them being extra [Materials Fabricators]... Well, time to see if foreign fishes can help with the ecosystem..."
System, fire up the [Barter Net] and connect with the 'Gamer-verse'. And... Made a note that I need someone to run it.
Now, time to focus and prepare for the insanity that is Breath of the Wild. Besides, that game world has its own ecosystem, so make use of it...
Although, I wonder if I can make good armor out of dragon scales...?
And can I have Zelda commission me a 'train-snake' artificial Divine Beast, for the sake of supply delivery and transport? And if I do that, would that merely make a 'Blight Ganon' the moment Hyrule falls?
I'm pretty sure there's more things that could happen... because the 'rules' for the magic in Legend of Zelda aren't really told.
Well, regardless... I've done all the prepping possible. Time to reorganize the 'front'.
Due to unlocking multiple goods and having [Mana Lines], you have now unlocked the [Magical Laboratory] option!
Put your crafting skills to the test, and become a 'hidden feature' waiting to be discovered.
But first things first: design what it looks like.
... Screw it. If I'm going to take it for a test run, I'm going to prepare, anticipate, make the list of my goals... and throw the list out, because 'Linkle' is apparently a thing.
Selecting the new option, I muttered, "Time... to work with the times..."
The layout appeared... in 'model' form. Taking a seat, I first checked the limits as to how 'big' I can make the building.
Hm...
Well, first things first... I need a kiln setup, along with an anvil. Not only that, but also a storage area for materials and a reservoir to cool down the hot metals.
Then, add in a private room for me to build stuff in.
Include a 'main area' so we can sell stuff...
Oh, and definitely capturing a Rock Octorok for cleaning weapons and shields much more easily. That or locating the nearest one possible, figuring out if it's merely a 'low durability' item, or study how it 'cleans' the rusty objects.
Maybe Zelda can help me out with that...?
But definitely leaving extra space to expand or add-on.
Oops, almost forgot the bedrooms.
And... I think that's it...
PING!
Okay, so the 'Higher Ups' said that, in exchange for 'choosing a new one' for the 'Breath of the Wild', they can give you more permanent companions along with some add-ons.
That's... out of nowhere. What's the catch?
Apparently... You're forced to choose three 'modifications' for the rest of your 'playthrough'. Pretty much a permanent change that you'll have to work with. Not only that, but you don't know exactly what the new [Quests] 'tasks' are until you choose them.
... Would I be able to change my choice?
Nope. No take backs, 'Final Answer', no 'call for help'. You'll only get a very simplified version of what the [Quest] involve you doing as a 'hint'.
Shame...
Regardless, show me what I have to work with in terms of the 'modifications'.
An beam of light began heading towards Shopkeeper's location...
PING!
Territory Manager: The time has come... to be generous? You are now able to give out territories/pocket dimensions that can be exclusively accessed and managed by customers. Although separated into 'regions', it's up to them on what they want to do with it. However, you cannot 'harvest' materials this way.
Town Maker: Alright, you now have the ability to make 'race towns', where colonies of creatures can make civilizations and do their own thing. They'll treat you as a god, though... so good luck with that.
Time Master: You have complete control over time... in a sense. Although you cannot travel through time into the future or into different timelines, you can 'speed up' anything you want, along with changing the past as much as you want yet not be affected by it.
Temporal Manifestation: Manifest items and objects from your past, without compromising your present!
Note: You cannot manifest organic creatures or their eggs, and 'retrieved' items will be in their 'base' form.
Isekai Cafe: Well... at least you have regulars. The [Shop] gains a second floor that's basically a café/relaxation area for various 'canon isekais' across the multiverse. Just... be wary... The more from different worlds that enter, the more information that goes around...
Item Corruption: 'Corrupt' ordinary items however you like, the limits being only what they can be 'corrupted' with in a logical sense.
Incredible Curses: 'Curse' any item with any curse you want. Curses can be both good and bad, so try your best to turn positives into negatives and negatives into positives. After all, it's merely tools for creativity.
Invincible Crasher: Basically, any vehicle that you ride will not get damaged when 'stopped' while moving at sudden velocities.
Experience Bank: Drain the 'experience' or EXP from others, making their levels plummet back to 1. Wait... They keep their stats?!
Extra Blessings: Become someone that grants things and/or being blessings of your choice! Basically, you grant things [Perks].
Eternal Body: Basically [Gamer's Body], but gives you infinite HP and MP.
Elaborate Brain: Your intelligence is pushed to the extreme, giving you the ability to think so fast that time stops, photographic memory, and so much more.
All seemingly great... let's break it down.
First, the 'TM' group.
Territory Manager will allow me to play 'landlord' and rent out limited territories to other people.
Town Maker is what it says on the tin, but has cult-like vibes with the 'treated as a god' bit.
Time Master it interesting, but not something recommended since I need it to be consistent. Not to mention, there's the problem of how it doesn't say anything about 'smuggling' things across time.
That leaves Temporal Manifestation. This is the one that I'll take, because I can basically 'retrieve' products that are not living. That means infinite [Stand Arrows], limitless [Potions], and even unlimited weapons and tools. All that I need to do is 'encounter' them in my past, and I'm good to go.
So Temporal Manifestation is the one I'll take.
Next, the 'IC' group.
Isekai Cafe pretty much assures that I have customers that will buy my wares. Say what you want, but products can be easily replaced... the lives that buy and use said products aren't.
Item Corruption sounds like it merely changes what is already there, but adding a twist to it. Not enough information, though, so I'm not sure.
Incredible Curses basically opens up creativity and D&D tactics. Maybe I can offer them up as a service or something.
Invincible Crasher is a definite 'no' since it only makes the vehicles I ride in indestructible to crashes and damage.
It's a difficult choice between Isekai Cafe and Incredible Curses, but I'll be going with Isekai Cafe so that I can get the ball rolling with regular customers. Just hope the [Shop] can translate 'isekai'.
Moving on to the 'EB' group.
Experience Bank is Extremely OP, from the sole fact that the stats do not change. To make it simple... it has the potential of having the stats of a 'Level 100' technically be on a 'Level 1'. And considering the fact that [Skills], [Perks], etc. are usually included in [Stats]... Yeah.
Extra Blessings is something also OP, since it's pretty much granting free [Perks] to things. The potential for a 'One Punch' effect is there, for goodness sake!
Eternal Body is OP from the sole fact that it pretty much makes me biologically immortal. However, that may not be a good thing. It doesn't give enough details, and from what I understand, Gamer's still 'age'.
Elaborate Brain is only OP because it pushes the mind beyond its limits. However, the 'downsides' are not mentioned. I recalled from somewhere that the brain uses tons of calories if put through its paces. Something about a game of chess burning the same amount of calories as running a marathon, or something along those lines. The other problem is that it only affects the mind, not the body. What's the use of thinking fast when you're in a situation that always ends up killing you, regardless of how many solutions you can think of?
So, it's a hard decision between the first three...
Might as well go 'unconventional' and pick Experience Bank.
My reasoning is that, due to how it leaves everything else 'untouched', it's a game breaker. Gamer's typically have a hard time leveling up, with each 'exp bar' needing more to be filled with the passing level. Take it out of the equation, and I'll have many people with 'Game'-like systems lining up just to break their 'games' even further. And that's from just draining EXP. But something about the name caught my attention: Experience Bank.
For bank accounts, last I've recalled, you can deposit funds to keep them save... or withdraw funds in order to spend them.
That means that there's an off-chance of there being more to this thing than what is described.
So, sure, there might be some restrictions so that there's some 'pendulum experience' cannot be done, (which is drain exp, input exp, rinse and repeat,) but if there's one thing I know that's difficult for various Gamers, it's leveling up when already high leveled.
Thus, 'Hello Mr. DLC, I would like to buy some experience!'
Or, well, something along those lines. I'll have to charge them, though.
Might make the exp converted into some sort of 'shard' that consistently gives an amount of exp when broken, with various 'sizes'.
Getting off topic.
System? Please give me [Temporal Manifestation], [Isekai Cafe], and [Experience Bank].
PING!
Done. You'll have them in 24 hours. Ready for to choose your new destiny?
Bring it on. Let's see if I can 'Sherlock' this.
Don't worry, they'll all be relatively easy for you to do.
That... doesn't make me feel better...
Well, too bad!
"Hints":
1. Nightmare Mode
2. Dora's Blue Arrow
3. Crossover Isekai
4. ORA! MUDA! DORA!
5. "HENSHIN!"
6. Another one to the Harem
7. "Hello? Hello?"
8. Meet Queen Yandere
9. Your Waifu pulled a Waifu while doing a Waifu
... These hints are... something... but they also mean everything.
The first one is a hard 'no' since it literally says Nightmare Mode. Typical Gamers would go for the standard 'high-risk-high-reward' mind-set, but that's for improving them. I'm focusing on getting materials, so Nightmare Mode is something I don't want.
The second choice is too... 'vague', if that makes any sense. Dora the Explorer is a childhood cartoon learning show, being pathetically easy and 'hand holding'. The 'blue arrow' in the show merely helps the view be directed to the obvious 'answer' that is asked.
Number 3... No, just... no. It's merely a fancy way of saying 'crossover' with a random world... Not something I would choose unless I know which world I'll be crossing with Breath of the Wild.
Fourth option, that's just begging for trouble. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is something I rather not go through unless I know what to expect. Plus, the 'hint' is a bunch of Stand Cries, and I question how I'm supposed to see Stands when they are 'spiritual' fighters that non-Stand users cannot see.
Five is... more vague. Henshin means transform. The thing is... It's commonly used in the Kamen Rider series. While I know that there are many Riders, they are all powerful in their own ways. Kamen Rider Decade can destroy worlds, Zi-O can control over space-time, Den-O has a train that can travel through time, heck, even Gaim has the powers of a God. No, just... no.
Sixth is vague... and more dangerous. I'll admit, Esdeath and Ayano are both getting along with me, and I acknowledge the fact that they have feelings for me. (Pretty sure Ayano stole some of my shirts after I worked out and exercised, so gonna have to look out for Yandere behavior...) We have a 'balance', and I'm not sure what will happen if I choose it. It's vague. Like... really, really vague. There are various girls, so it's pretty much implying a 'Gacha' for a Waifu. Too risky, since it's a wide net, so to speak.
"Lucky" number 7... That's a Five Nights at Freddy's line. How that is a [Quest], I don't want to find out. Zombies, I can handle since I can see them coming. Murderous Robots that attack at night? Not so much since people mainly sleep at night.
Eight... is more predictable. I think that it's merely adding Yuno Gasai to the world of Breath of the Wild, but if that's the case, they it'll be a complete bloodbath. Ayano is a Yandere, and I don't want to risk her killing future employees, regardless of their gender or how they can become 'obstacles in the way of love'.
That leaves the last one...
I'll be honest, anyone else getting this would be questioning the 'difficulty level' of it. A 'waifu' is basically a (typically) fictional female character you hold romantic interest in. Naturally, with various people holding romantic attraction for various 'options', it means that there will be some various difficulties in regards to them. Normally, that is.
There's a keyword that reassures me greatly, which is "your". That refers to whoever reads it... I think... Whatever, the point is that it refers to 'me', or my Waifu.
Sure, I held a romantic candle to various females, but... I already have a solid idea of what to expect. And if it is who I expect, along with what the hint is... It's my safest bet.
Better inform the girls, though, just in case...
Explaining what is occurring and his reasoning later... along with telling and showing who his waifu is in 'baseline'...
Surprisingly... they seemed pretty 'okay' with it. Ayano understood that it was merely a 'crush', and Esdeath also seemed to like my choice due to what my 'waifu' gets up to, already planning on having a chat with her to see if she can help Esdeath with some battle tactics.
Agreeing with my reasoning, I picked the ninth option.
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [Quest]: Of Deities, Mediums, and Vassals
Task(s):
-Help defeat Calamity Ganon
-Help improve [REDACTED]'s party
-Meet Wiz's 'boss'
-Have your non-deity harem (including Wiz) be in a contract with one Deity each (1/3)
Optional/Bonus Tasks:
-Have Wiz join your business of her own free will
-Have [REDACTED] and his party become regular customers of the [Shop]
-Have a contract with a Deity
-Find a way for others to communicate with the Rabbids
Reward(s): A new 'chat' function, Sheikah Tech knowledge, [?] Familiar Egg, Unlock new [World] Slot
Bonus Rewards: 3 new [Item Recipes], Portal to [Doom Slayer Hell], Perk depending on Contracted Deity, the Perk [Language: He-Rabble-Goggledegook]
Much better. The tasks are 'loose' enough for major freedom, and the 'hint' shows that Wiz is the one that'll join me.
Looks like I'll be encountering Kazuma and-
Wait... What's that last bit for optional tasks?
BOOM!
The ground shook outside as the three of us flinched, before quickly running outside to check what was going on.
Coming out, we saw a field of white humanoid creatures...
You know what, I'll just say it: We saw a crowd of Rabbids. Those creatures from the videogames.
And... I couldn't understand a thing from them, verbally wise.
Groaning, while catching the amassed attention, I spoke up to Ayano and Esdeath.
Rabbids's POV:
The male that was strangely dressed said something to the black haired and blue haired females, who nodded back before leaving. Meanwhile, he took out this white wall and began drawing on it.
It was a picture of a crown, followed by a doodle that looked like us. Following that was a symbol for questioning.
One of us spoke up, "He's asking who is our king?"
Another one spoke, "I think it actually means that he's wondering who is the leader!"
We quickly looked around before finding our leader and pushing him to the front.
Our leader then looked up to the tall male before asking, "What?"
Rabbid Leader POV:
The male was looking confused and said something slowly. The tone of his voice, along with his body, was saying that he's curious and asking something.
He kept pointing to me and the drawn crown.
Most likely asking me if I'm the leader of them.
I simply nodded, and he seemed to be relieved by it.
He then cleared the wall with this black brick before drawing again.
This time, he drew a doodle resembling him, and a doodle resembling our kind. He then drew two speech symbols for each doodle, the one with him having a circle while the one with us having a square.
He then showed a thought shape, shared by both of us. He also drew something in the thought shape.
It looked like a math problem or something.
Circle does not equal square.
Hm...
Speech shapes... Thought shape...
Getting the message, I quickly spun to my kin, "He doesn't understand our speech, and we don't understand his!"
They nodded as the male presented me with a stick as he gestures to what he drawn, followed by pointing to the questioning symbol, before giving a thumbs up and down while shrugging.
It seems like he's asking if I understand what he's trying to show me.
Turning to the others, they share my thoughts as I spun to him and gave a thumbs up.
The male smiled, as did I, coming to the same conclusion.
While it can be easily misunderstood, we can communicate with images and actions.
The females returned, the one with black hair having art items like paint and canvases while the blue haired one has blocks of metals that I can recognize: bronze, silver, and gold.
I... I think I know what he's about to 'ask' us.
It was only proven further that he brought out some sheets of paper.
He first did a circle with a stick in it, followed by a doodle of a tree in the next. Finally, he drew (to his best ability, I believe) a tree of better visual quality than the other two.
They are all trees.
The lowest quality tree was placed on bronze. The medium quality tree was placed on silver. The high quality tree was placed on fold.
He took out a pallet before using the stick to point to the gold, the pallet, and the rest of my kin.
He's asking for good artists, most likely for better communication.
This male...
... is a genius. We are of two different cultures, with different languages, yet all of us understand that images can tell as much as words, even if harder to convey the actual meaning.
Turning around, I asked, "Best art maker?"
This continued, the male 'asking' me questions, the other two females going elsewhere.
Our kind eventually got the idea of what was going on:
We were taken from our home and dropped wherever 'here' is.
The male is the leader of the two females.
The male's current 'assignment' involves fighting a great evil.
Upon completing the tasks, regardless of being fulfilled or not, he is 'rewarded' and given a different task.
It was a lot to take in, but we got over it.
After that, the male went away and the blue haired female returned, carrying multiple sharp weapons with her and various materials, including a few pictures.
She taught us about the creatures that roamed this place, along with what materials they dropped and what we can do with the said materials.
Five of us quickly got to work with making various tools.
The black haired female merely showed us how to farm food.
Looks like all we need is a placed to settle down and call our own...
SK's POV:
Seeing the Rabbids working with us brings a smile to my face. Esdeath was excited to see some new allies and/or possible recruits for her army. Ayano, meanwhile, was seemingly indifferent.
Ah well, not like I can do anything about it.
Now, time to work on the other stuff, namely the 'deity contract' bit... Is there a 'divine phonebo-'?
PING!
Sorry for interrupting (not really), but a massive data pack has just came in with various updates and 'deals'. They will 'trade' around with you, and can only be offered up once. Not sure if you'll like them or not, but be warned that you cannot 'trade back' these deals.
Um... What's with the sudden messaging?
Let's just say things got stalled, then crammed into me. (A/N: That's writer's block for you.)
Well, okay then...
Loading data pack...
Deal 1/10
Offer: A [Perk] that allows you to share [Skills] that you currently have.
Price: The [Extraction Chamber]
Hard no... I think. Next.
Deal 2/10
Offer: A gadget that can copy any inanimate object and replicate it. Can hold 10 different 'save files'.
Price: The next 10 [Legendary] quality objects you pull from [Loot Seeds].
Hm... In anything, that's just chump change since I can merely make more...
Deal 3/10
Offer: All future [Worlds] you unlock can be 'chosen' from a set of 3.
Price: Reality Warps in a 'minor' way.
Useful, but the price, though...
Deal 4/10
Offer: A [Skill] that can produce a [Skill Book] that has a [Skill] from a creature that you are currently in physical contact with.
Price: Your [Telekinesis]
Oof, a steep price. But the potential to get back more from it...
Deal 5/10
Offer: [Sword of the Cosmos], soulbound to you.
Price: The next world you are forced to be in is [Minecraft: Skyfactory], with no plot and/or major adventures involved. Basically, a forced vacation.
That's... not a bad price, all things considering. Heck, that's actually pretty cheap.
Deal 6/10
Offer: (the First) Shiro's Version of the Kama Sutra
Price: Hair becomes white.
... Don't know what that is, but 'Kama Sutra'... All for the 'cost' of having white hair?
Seems cheap.
Deal 7/10
Offer: A [Perk] that allows you to create multiple bodies in 'save slots', a maximum of 9 'storage slots' able to be used.
Price: Cannot use the [Perk] for one year.
Seems easy enough, but with how life is... Yeah...
Deal 8/10
Offer: Your [Living Quarters] will consistently be upgraded and improved, even when not present.
Price: Become the beta tester for the [BROB Program] at random points in time.
... Eh?
Deal 9/10
Offer: Astolfo from Fate Series.
Price: Said Trap is added to your 'harem'.
... Honestly? I'm tempted, just from the sole fact that I can have a guy friend hang out with me. Plus, while I'm not against the homosexuals or having Astolfo join my 'harem' (that somewhat kills me on the inside since it's only two girls, and I'm not even in a romantic relationship with them), I'll still encourage free will and let him choose what he wants to do.
Kind of like that one person that doesn't know what they want to do, so you feel generous and let them stay around for a while. Either they move out and make their own path, or they become your roommate that helps you out.
Deal 10/10
Offer: An Eldritch Entity/Deity will bind itself to you, with no direct mental or physical harm coming to you and those of your choice.
Price: You cannot form other 'pacts' or 'contracts' with other entities without the Eldritch Entity's permission, and any contracts with other deities that you have currently (if any) are 'null and voided'
... Now this, is something special.
Break-down time.
Deal 1 is a bad option, since the [Extraction Chamber] might still be needed even if I get a better method. Call it nostalgia or not, but I rather have a 'back-up' just in case I lose everything and have to start over from the 'basics'. Plus, Deal 4 pretty much counters it, since I can most likely 'copy' again.
Deal 2 is actually a good option, since it's merely taking/erasing the results from my [Legendary Loot Seeds]. Sure, I'm confident enough to say that I'll be missing out on some great loot, but logically speaking it's pretty much free.
Deal 3... is something I'm tempted to take, since having options for what worlds I'll pick for the future allows a bigger 'safety net' when it comes to stacking the deck in my favor. But the 'reality warp' bit is something I worry about. What kind of 'warp' is it talking about? What counts as 'minor'? I might be looking too into it, but I still believe in 'chaos theory', where the flap of a butterfly's wings influences the future path of a hurricane.
Deal 4 is worth it. All I need to do is get into contact with a being that had 'high' [Telekinesis] and it'll be like I got it for free. Plus, it's a reliable way to get [Skill Books].
Deal 5 is something that I look forward to, simply from the fact that it's a 'vacation' for me to cash in on. Plus, I might get a Devil Fruit or two out of it.
Deal 6 sounds like a free deal. Seriously, it's like I got something for free. And... I'll admit to the fact that I fully expect to deal with all sorts of being. Succubus (technically) exists, so ways to 'out bang' demonic being that are infamous for pleasuring men and taking their vitality/life force? A card for stacking the deck in my favor.
Deal 7 is something... I guess. Don't get me wrong, multiple 'save slot' bodies means that (in theory) even if I die, I have a 'back-up body' for me to use. Despite the 'one year cooldown', I can probably hang out in the [Shop] for a year while in the 'void'.
Deal 8 will be a good thing, since I'll most likely be distracted from stuff and cannot consciously 'expand' my [Living Quarters]. And the 'price' is basically saying that I get some sort of [Bullshit Random Omnipotent Being Program], which sounds... 'interesting', for a lack of a better term.
Deal 9 was already summarized when I first read it, but I'm pretty sure that any 'members of my harem' can be 'kick out'. Have to add an extra deity though, if my current [Quest] 'updates' to include Astolfo.
Deal 10... That is something I'm cautious about. Look: There is some sort of unspoken rule involving making deals with high powered beings, easily summed up as the phrase 'Deal with the Devil', 'Devil's Deal', etc. With how the 'clarification' that it is an Eldritch being, that just makes things more complicated. More complicated than time travel itself and getting into how it'll logically work.
Hm... Let's expand on that, because the cons are all there.
If I'm trying to rig the deck, the 'upsides' from this will be reality bending. There's likely nothing else that can possibly top that. The 'downsides' can be literally anything, and I mean anything. And the wording... 'direct' means that they cannot do it 'firsthand', but that doesn't mean that they can harm via proxy.
So, should I take the deal?
The answer would normally be no... but the real question is: Do I even have a choice in the matter? The reason I say that is because, well... I don't think it's up to me. Sure, the [Shop] has the 'protection' for me, but it's part of a 'reality' that it works under. A set of rules that it must obey. Being like that can bend or even obliterate those rules, even adding some towards their favor.
And given that this seems like they are a special event that is only offered once-
They're not.
... Huh?
I said that you can keep these deals. I didn't say anything about the deals going away, only that you cannot 'refund' whatever you sacrificed.
... You're kidding me.
Nope. Oh, and I just got some more information. Apparently, the Eldritch being will only be using the [Shop] as a 'rest stop' or 'breakroom'. Something about them 'needing some peace and quiet' or whatever along those lines.
... Okay, then. You are sure, though?
They won't be directly helping you or force you to do anything. They'll pretty much merely just hang out in your home. No damages or anything.
Okay...?
Also, 'Eldritch' is merely a way to give you an idea of what kind of power they have at their disposal.
... I'll cash that in later, due to it.
Because this changes literally everything.
All I need to do is 'supply-demands' and only 'agree' to the deals when the 'cost' is 'cheap' at the moment of 'purchase'. I just hope the 'value' of the 'demand' doesn't diminish over time.
And right now, the ones that hold the most 'value' are Deals 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, and 10.
Deal 2/10
Offer: A gadget that can copy any inanimate object and replicate it. Can hold 10 different 'save files'.
Price: The next 10 [Legendary] quality objects you pull from [Loot Seeds].
BOUGHT
Deal 3/10
Offer: All future [Worlds] you unlock can be 'chosen' from a set of 3.
Price: Reality Warps in a 'minor' way.
BOUGHT, INSTANTLY DONE
Deal 4/10
Offer: A [Skill] that can produce a [Skill Book] that has a [Skill] from a creature that you are currently in physical contact with.
Price: Your [Telekinesis]
BOUGHT
Deal 6/10
Offer: (the First) Shiro's Version of the Kama Sutra
Price: Hair becomes white.
WELCOME TO THE SHIRO-VERSE
Deal 9/10
Offer: Astolfo from Fate Series.
Price: Said Trap is added to your 'harem'.
DONE. ARRIVING IN 1 hour...
59:59:59
59:59:58
...
Deal 10/10
Offer: An Eldritch Entity/Deity will bind itself to you, with no direct mental or physical harm coming to you and those of your choice.
Price: You cannot form other 'pacts' or 'contracts' with other entities without the Eldritch Entity's permission, and any contracts with other deities that you have currently (if any) are 'null and voided'
DEAL HAS BEEN DONE
Waving the messages away, I looked around before nodding.
Time to do some research, watch videos, and see if the Rabbids understand the term 'clean sweep'...
Right after checking my 'rewards' that I instantly got.
From Deal 2:
Deca-Gun
Description: A gun that can scan, 'store', and replicate any inanimate thing it scans.
Replication Cooldown: 3 Hours
Switch Cooldown: 24 Hours
Slot 1: N/A (Currently Set)
Slot 2: N/A
Slot 3: N/A
Slot 4: N/A
Slot 5: N/A
Slot 6: N/A
Slot 7: N/A
Slot 8: N/A
Slot 9: N/A
Slot 10: N/A
Wait... Any inanimate thing?
...
I'll see if that idea works out after checking the rest.
Next, the [Skill] I got from Deal 4.
From Deal 4:
Skill Book Maker
Level: 1 (0/20)
Description: Copy any skill from any being just from touching them.
Cooldown: 3 Minutes
Note: If [Skill] has a 'weakness' or 'cons', they are included in the [Skill Book] generated.
Note 2: All [Skills] are 'ranked', with the more rare and powerful [Skills] giving you more 'exp' for [Skill Book Maker].
Note 3: Cannot 'duplicate' your own [Skill Book Maker].
Note 4: Any [Skill Book] produced this way will give the user/consumer the 'Level 1' version of it.
That's kind of sad... but maybe I can see if Esdeath will 'level up' the Skills that way. The Yandere would come later. Regardless, this could help them both level up as I level up this [Skill].
Now, for whatever Deal 6 gave me...
From Deal 6:
The Shiro-Sutra
Description: An 'introduction to Eromancy', based on one of the Gamer-verse's most infamous OP Gamers. Using this will give you access to all sorts of sexual and erotic spells.
Well... First of all, that's terrifying in the sense that I now have something based off of a fellow Gamer whose power is more OP than mine...
Second, this is a good deal since I can 'out sex' any succubus I'll encounter, along with any 'succubus' that is pent up with lust.
Third... I wonder if I can still dye my hair. I mean, sure, it's whiter than tissue paper, but is it merely for the 'biological' side, or the 'aesthetic' side?
Taking the [Deca-Gun], I quickly messaged the girls about what just happened. While it may be without their permission, they are at least in the loop. Both expressed excitement in [Skill Book Maker] ... I think?
Regardless, I stood in front of my single [Extraction Chamber] before scanning it with my new gun. With a 'ping', it showed that the copy was 'slotted' in Slot 1.
Okay, 25/50 percent of the way there...
Aiming a fair bit to the side of it, I pulled the 'trigger'. Instantly, with a loud impact, a copy of the [Extraction Chamber] got lodged into the wall. Already, the [Shop] was slowly incorporating it into the structure of itself.
Now, I'm 50/100 percent of the way there. Time to see if the [Copy Wand] work on it.
Copy Wand (Level 1): A wand that can double an object it points to. It makes a 'factory' copy of the object, and it has no limit as to what it can duplicate. However, it cannot duplicate living/animate targets.
NOTE: The [Copy Wand], when used, has a 'recharge' period. The higher its level, the more often you can duplicate whatever you wish. The more advance and bigger the target is, the more 'exp' the [Copy Wand] gains.
Let's see... Focus on the [Extraction Chamber] and-
BOMPH!
Yep, two ways to duplicate the chamber, because I now have 3 of them.
Wait... I wonder...?
Grabbing the [Deca-Gun] once more, I switched the slot to an empty one and scanned the [Copy Wand]. In 3 hours, I'll see if things will get crazy. If it works, then it'll be something I won't distribute. Maybe if in a world where things are complicated and crafting materials are rare, but not at the moment.
I did one last final check, noting how the wand is now at level 6 and needs 6 days to 'copy' again, before taking out this [Shiro-Sutra] while heading to my room to skim it.
"Change dick size... summon tentacles... cliché cosmetic changes... change gender... enhance pleasure... instant mind break... change flavor... link sensations... read kinks... adjust kinks... destroy kinks... remove kinks... modify kinks... suspend in animation... pain to pleasure... motor control... summon living ropes... modify biological age... Modify hair color?"
Cue my hand on my hair...
PING!
Failed to change hair color
PING!
Failed to change hair color
PING!
Failed to change hair color
Well, at least I know it's permanent. Couldn't change it to black, pink, or even rainbow.
Still, there are some spells in this that are OP. Some examples are...
Sexual Time Stop: Stop time and not age. You heard of 'quickies', but have you heard of 'instants'? While in effect, time will only resume 1 hour after having sex with someone in frozen time.
Modify Garments: Switch the targets' clothes with a different outfit of your choice. The clothes that are put on this way are ordinary and are merely cosplay.
Logic Time Zone: For 24 hours, reality operates on 'hentai logic', with you the only one aware that something is out of the ordinary. When it wares off, everyone else will think it was just a normal random day that isn't out of the ordinary, even when looking back and talking about it.
Cooldown: 7 days
STS is a 'loose trigger' that's basically saying that 'time stops for as long as I abstain from sex'. Just so long as I clean up and leave no trace of anything being out of the ordinary, then I can easily steal whatever I want, whenever I want.
MG is more of an 'OP' thing since it can replace armor for 'cosplay'. Apply this to any suit of armor, and it basically becomes aluminum foil.
LTZ? If you ignore the 'effects', it basically turns a relative majority of death and violence off, leaving behind a perspective warp where everything is 'normal'. Something that momentarily wrecks 'normalcy' for 24 hours and replaces it with something else. And although you have to wait seven days to cast it again along with carefully timing things, it's extremely overpowered.
Closing the book and flipping it on its spine, I frowned, thinking about how hard it is to look through it without an 'advance search filter'. There's no index, and the spells are seemingly random.
And although I'll look into how the pages seem to be endless while keeping the same size, weight, and structure of an ordinary book that's made of normal paper-... Calm down, deep breaths... It's magic, and magic is bullshit.
Inhale. Exhale.
System? Give me the language.
Time to focus and prepare for the ones arriving. First, the trap.
Forty Minutes later...
The arrival was anti-climactic. Astolfo appeared in a 'poof' of smoke, like a badly edited defeat of monsters, but 'backwards'.
After introducing ourselves, and Astolfo asking me questions to clarify things, I put him in charge with organizing the Rabbids and training them up. He was amused by the 'harem' thing but told me that he would think about it.
...
I hope he was joking, for my heart's sake, because a 'trap-gay-panic' is something I don't need. I don't have anything against homosexuals, and I acknowledge that 'love is love', but despite everything? I'm still trying to figure things out, my purpose in life. Well, I'll find out later.
In regards for the 'one deity per harem member' thing, it didn't update. And... it's kind of sexist? I mean, sure, it makes it easier on me, but it purposely excludes a trap. While this may be overexaggerating, it basically screams 'hey, we only count actual females in your harem, traps don't count'. If you going to say that a trap that, due to a 'deal', is forced into my harem... and doesn't count? Then you can tick off the transgender people, then. Same for the non-binary and those that went through a transition.
Goes to show you how much care into the 'Gender Equality budget' funding goes into things.
What else?
Oh, and System gave me a 'freebie' by presenting me the 'Rabbid Communication' reward.
From my side, when it is in effect, I hear my voice have this weird sort of 'chime and echo' with it as I speak whenever they listen to me. When I listen to them, however, I must semi-consciously focus on whoever I want to listen to, and their 'translated voice' is heard. It sounds like a weird 'text-to-speech' voice, but it works... most of the time.
Their names get me all confused since they don't have 'names', but merely 'positions'. Pretty much 'role assignments' when they are in use. For example, there's a group that are great at using sling shots, so their 'leader' is 'Ruler of Sling Shots'. For the artists, its 'Ruler of' followed by whatever artistic medium.
All in all, with Astolfo helping and organizing the ranks, the Rabbids are eager to try and help 'clean sweep' the Quest.
As for the gear that Astolfo is wearing for the [Quest]...
Astolfo's Gear:
Rancher's Bracelet: A bracelet that improves animal handling... despite being made from leather.
Veterinarian's Choker: A leather choker that allows the wearer to diagnose any minor ailment that an animal has. If broken, it will fix itself in 24 hours within owner's grasp.
Cavalry Boots: If on a mount, the mount's top base speed increases by 50%.
Nurse Skirt: "Hello~ Nurse!"
Effect: Any healing methods double in efficiency, being done twice as fast.
Note: This only increases how quickly the healing is done, it doesn't increase how much is healed. For example, if a spell has a 2 second period casting period and heals 60 points, the skirt will make it so only 1 second is needed to cast, not making the spell heal for 120 points.
Yeah... I think the skirt was made just for the sake of 'Trap theme', and because the Yandere designer wants to tease and confuse my sexual orientation.
Regardless, when Astolfo expressed his interest in take care of animals along with his 'Rider' proficiency, (God, now I can only think of Kamen Riders when I hear the word 'Rider'...) the set of gear created was made so that any animals and/or beasts he wants to make a cavalry for becomes part of our 'society'.
It was at that point that I was merely visualizing the Rabbids riding bears, dinosaurs, giant flying insects, and dragons... and merely went on with my life. Say what you want, but Astolfo should already start planning lessons on 'maintenance' and 'up-keep'.
Despite all of that... for all of those 'deals' I've accepted, the 'minor Reality Warp' makes me feel uneasy. My mind tries to skirt around it, but it keeps on coming back to it. What has changed? Everything seems normal, and nothing seems out of the ordinary. Maybe I'm over thinking it... After all, it seems like nothing has changed. And it says that it changes thing in a 'minor' way, so it could be a small detail.
Relax, and start preparing for your first group of actual regulars...
Right.
Best grab some chairs, food, and find a nice open clearing that's away from danger yet close to [Shop]... And I'll add more to the list as I go.
Actually... "Hey, System? Can you open up the catalog, again? The one that I used to buy the other stuff?"
PING!
What would you like to search for?
Sending a quick message to my group, I spoke, "Bring me a list of the various 'interdimensional doors' that can join up, and send back, any customers that enter here. Oh, but have it so that time in wherever they came from is 'paused' or merely makes it so they come out moments later. Accidentally warped inside or otherwise."
Don't want any customers to be trapped. And with Kazuma's group being taken here against their own will (I think), best to at least be on their 'good side'. Plus, 'return customers' are great.
And luckily for me, there was one such type of door.
With a 'non-severing' slide option, along with being 'automatic' and opaque, it's the best option I have for a while. Instillation time takes 28 days, but it'll be a good 'vacation' for Kazuma and his group. I need to 'airlock' it, though... I don't want any 'hard crossovers' where it's one or more characters in another's world/reality.
That reminds me... see if I can have the Rabbids form different civilizations all over the [Work Space] to form some 'villages' of sorts. Might makes this place feel more 'RPG' like. That means clinics, inns, pubs/restaurants/food stands, possibly even post offices and such. Maybe include some stables, if mounts are used...
Return to that later.
Let's see, what else do I need to bring to greet the 'isekai-inception'...?
...
Now that I think about it, hindsight is truly 20-20.
I forgot to factor in the 'Wiz' factor... Well, glad I caught it.
Now, what are the possible 'cons' with whatever they used to get here? After all, the 'description' mentioned how 'Wiz pulled a Wiz while doing a Wiz'...
Hm... Assuming that they are all still alive, and all of their minds are in their proper places along with their powers... Factoring in Kazuma's luck with his party... There are two conclusions, and I hope it's the second...
Meaning that I hope that they are knocked out unconscious for a good amount of time.
If it's the first-
Oh, who am I kidding? I tempted Murphy, so it has to be the first.
Groaning, I went to my room and checked on what I had in my closet... I really hope I'm wrong, but that's just hoping/praying for Kazuma's luck. And when you factor in his Party? Yeah, best to just accept what's going to occur.
Better grab some food, because I think that the fuel being used is their energy...
Checking to see how much time I have left, I made a mental note to try and see if Kazuma would allow me to become use Aqua's abilities as currency. Say what you want, but some of her said abilities are borderline 'Gamer Starter Pack' skills, ranging to the 'OP Spells and Abilities, please nerf'.
Oh! Better write down that idea.
Grabbing a piece of paper, I wrote down:
Possible alternate/permanent payment method(s): Skills, Spells, Perks, etc. Maybe DNA?
Note: Add a 'cooldown' period for how much can be spent/frequently copied.
There, the bare basics are down, but much easier to remember. Not to mention, it's much easier to keep track of and exchange.
I'll call it... 'Project Copy-Trade' or something, I don't know. What I do know, however, is that I need to get ready.
Doing some 'last minute shopping', I found something and instantly bought it due to how useful and overpowered it is.
Hand of [Shop]: Anything you touch can be instantly 'stored' into the [Shop] at just a thought, and anything in the [Shop] can appear in your hand(s) the moment you want it too.
Restriction: When 'summoning' the object, the palms of your hands must be 'properly' orientated and/or there must be enough space for it, otherwise the target would not appear due to it appearing in the palm of your hand(s). For example, you cannot summon a bowling ball if your hand is inside a tissue box.
Note: Doesn't work on living things, meaning you cannot bring animals or people to you.
Yep, took a while to find it, but it'll make my life easier.
Now, to prepare for the 'visitors'... Last minute preparations.
Going around the [Living Quarters], I mentally listed, "Pillows, blankets, maybe some mattresses... Hm..."
Having an option to switch the couch to a futon, I also grabbed some blankets and pillows. If I need an extra mattress, I'll just share a bed with one of the girls or Astolfo.
...
My mind is weird, 'cause I wonder if there's a perk that allows me to easily get Summons or something...
Meh, I'll reach that bridge when I need more really specialized workers.
Still, on the topic of 'workers' and Summons... the fact that we have to be in a 'contract' with a God, Goddess, or a nigh deity bring up the question of how it works.
During the 'downtime' when we have our breaks, I've looked into various portrayals of gods and goddesses. For Aphrodite alone; in the game 'Hades', she's depicted as a naked woman with golden jewelry on her arms, flowers in her hair, and said hair and her eyes being pink; in 'God of War', she's depicted as a brunette with tattered purple robes that show off her skin; even in Mythology, she's a wild card. And if 'Overly Sarcastic Productions' are right with their research, she went through two changes over the eras.
I get that she's commonly known as the Goddess of Love, and the fact that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder', but still... With that many versions, I question what it actually means to be in a 'contract' with a deity or powerful being that is known across the omniverse in different shapes and forms.
It's like going to an ice cream shop and saying you 'want a cone'. You still need to specify what flavor you want, if you want more than one flavor, and how many scoops of ice cream you want on the cone. And that's not even considering if they have toppings. But no matter what you get, on some level, it's 'a cone'.
So, if these 'combinations' and 'versions' are all still under the name of 'Aphrodite'... What does that mean? Does 'Primal' Aphrodite control all of the 'mediums' that are her across the omniverse? Or are the 'counterparts' merely 'fragments' that belong to a shattered 'whole'?
What does it mean to be a 'God'?
...
Wow, another deep thought rant, but I'll most likely forget it.
Checking the time, I quickly gathered up everything I thought was needed before heading to the summoning location.
Ten minutes till arrival.
Upon reaching the clearing, Esdeath asked curiously as she prepared the weapon rack of swords she crafted, "So, what should we expect?"
I answered, setting the table, "A group that has stupid, serious, and humorous DnD luck. And not necessarily in that order."
Looking over to my other worker/teammate, I yelled, "Yuno! How are we looked at in terms of potions?"
Still can't help but feel like the 'reality warp' did something important... meh, doesn't matter. I'm still here, Esdeath is still here, and Yuno Gasai is still here.
It's just the three of us, and no one else.
Yuno answered while bringing over her crate of various potions, "Fully stocked for anything that might happen."
I merely raised an eyebrow, "You mean 'anything that might happen that you thought of'? I mean... You know how plans go when an unpredictable factor is introduced into things. Like how your 'God Powers' in the original version doesn't bring back the dead."
Yuno's eyebrow twitched, "I was only under the assumption that it would revive Yuki, not a version of him. It just doesn't make any sense... Time is okay, Space is okay, but it draws the line at bringing back the dead? God Powers my Former Diary's ass!"
Backing off, I noted that she's still sore about what happened. I mean... Even though I helped her and wanted to have some 'God Powers', I was pissed off as well when I found out that 'bringing back the dead' wasn't a thing, and the fact that the said powers are restrained by the 'boundaries' of their 'native reality'. It could be an Alternate Universe or Alternate Timeline, but it cannot extend beyond the 'reality' of Future Diaries...
She only joined me for two reasons: to gain God powers on her own, and to see if she could find other ways to manipulate people around her. And that was all before I used the orb, and after she won.
Still, best to still keep an eye on her since she's the current expert in terms of manipulating future events. Heck, when I told her about Breath of the Wild, she went on a 'Gaming Binge Marathon' in her free time. I swear, I think I saw some spread sheets and notes in her room... Maybe I created a 'speed runner' by accident...
Well, just so long as she's determined and willing to help me, I'm all for it.
Note to self: Set up something that can grab some customers outside of whatever reality, but at random.
Now then, let's see... They're going to arrive in three, two-
BOOM!
Huh... Earlier than I expected.
Just a few yards away from us, a crater was present that dipped into the ground, dust obscuring things.
Walking over, I began to speak out loud, "Yeah, that's pretty much what I expect. Welcome to some corner of the omniverse."
I heard Kazuma speak, "Omniverse?! Damn you, you useless Goddess!"
As the group began to argue, I greeted as the dust settled, "Well, nice to meet you all. You may call me Shopkeeper and-"
It was then that my mind comprehended their current state of dress... or lack of.
"-OH-KAY, YOU'RE ALL NAKED!" I quickly covered my eyes and quickly turned around.
"YUNO! AL! WE NEED SOME EXTRA CLOTHES!"
Marching away, I yelled, "Also, can the leader of your group give me a head count?"
Kazuma was muttering something before speaking out loud, "Screw it... Roll Call! Kazuma!"
"Crimson Demon Megumin!"
"Goddess Aqua!"
"Darkness!"
"Wiz!"
"C-Crimson Demon Yun-Yun!"
"Eris!"
A/N: I... I have no excuse. I've been distracted lately. From reading other stories, to getting ideas for stories, to even being pressured by the Discord Server to 'upload asap else you get dropped'.
Still, I'll try to keep things on track, but... I'll be taking a break from this story for a while.
A hiatus until creativity strikes me again and stays there.
Also, sneak preview for what to expect...
"That pink-haired girl... I don't mind being in a contract with her..."
"I'm already have a connection with Wiz, you perverted Love Goddess."
"... I, will continue with my goal. However... What to do... with Book?"
The female entities and/or beings looked at the book in question, knowing what it contains.
If a Gamer used [Observe] or something similar of it, they would've got the following name:
Gacha Catalyst Summon Spellbook: Weak Version
Posted: January 31, 2022