Okay, to start with, I apologize for the lateness of this update, but this chapter fought me at every step. Luckily, I feel this is a rarity for me, but that is no excuse. So, I just have to make sure you all enjoy this one 'mandatory' section of this Quest.
You were snapped out of your thoughts as you heard the iconic ding of your Bot designer signaling it was done, and you finally could see your newest creation.
Spoiler: The Generic Man: White skin and all
In many respects, you could call him a success, but... there were some definite faults that needed to be corrected. To start with, he was pure white. Like, TOTALLY pure white, 'skin', 'hair' and all. The next bit was the fact that he literally had no expression on his face, slightly freaking you out, mostly due to the uncanny valley effect it was inducing. Lastly, like most robots, it didn't have any set of genitalia, instead just having a set 'underwear' which functioned as armor for its primary reactor. And while that last one wasn't really a PROBLEM, it wasn't really great either, what with it looking so obvious.
But, hey, what were you expecting. you had literally just come up with the idea, like, 10 minutes ago. Of course their were going to be kinks that could be worked out what went RIGHT with it.
"Attention Stealth-Bot, designated name: Bob. Activate and run Personality and Loyalty algorithms." You ordered.
At the sound of its creator, the bot seemed to stir in place for a moment, straightening its back for a moment, before settling back down and finally opening its eyes and displaying a loading symbol in the pure white background.
Spoiler: Eyes on the Time
Thankfully, the image did not last long, quickly blinking them closed, and then opening them to reveal deep black iris's, the only bit of color on the bot before you.
Then, it began to speak.
"Designation: Bob, accepted. Finalizing installation of version 1.08, and entering start-up mode in 3... 2... 1. Start-up complete." With this, the bot finally started to make movements, becoming more human like, and not just a human shaped statue.
"Hello Master Jack. How may this Bob serve you today." As the bot... or rather droid?Bob?Bob. finished, he gave a deep vow.
As he did this, you also noticed that he seemed to be taking breaths as he spoke. Good, that would further the impression of being human, AND proved that the oxygen powered engines you equipped him with were working.
"Well, welcome to the world, Bob. At the moment, I am testing your capabilities, to ensure that everything is functioning as well as it can be. So, to help with this, I will be running you through a series of tests. The first, it to clear up the mess in the lab, to ensure all your motor skills are working as best as you can. Then, you will survey the surrounding area and cloth yourself. After doing this, you will come back here and imitate any and every sound or expression you have seen while getting said clothes. Here is Thirty dollars. I hope you succeed." You quickly added on the end bit as you handed him the money, which he then put into his equivalent of a waistband, due to the fact that a little positive encouragement never hurt anybody.
It seemed the bot like this, if due to the fact that it was trying, and largely succeeding in copying the smile currently on your own face.
"Of course, Master. This Bob will complete these tasks, and than better serve Master. I shall complete these trivial things easily." Though the words would usually sound dismissive or even arrogant, Bob had no such responses so far, resulting in a rather scary sounding monotone instead.
That did not slow you down for long though. The personality you installed was actually based off your Father's old butler, the one you had spent the most time around as a child, and even the lack of mannerisms did not stop you from remembering those days.
Unfortunately, you were not allowed to remember those moments for long, as Wuya floated back in through the roof you your Lab.
"I, have returned Jack. And something has happened that you must know... What is that?" Wuya began to say in an almost excited tone before catching sight of your newest creation sweeping away dust and stones from Lab counters and beakers.
"Ah! Well, your comment about golem's kind of made me think, so I decided to branch out a bit. So, I made that guy over there, and see if it would work.
"So... In your attempt to move away from 'simple golem's' you decide to create a monstrosity of Metal in the shape of Man? Within the span of not even an HOUR of getting criticism?" Wuya said incredulously, causing a scarlet blush to overtake your ears for a moment.
When she put it like THAT, it sounded insane, but that honestly was what happened. you didn't like letting insults to your technology go, especially if they were true. Why wouldn't you try and correct them as soon as possible, when you had the materials available.
"Ha! I seem to have pulled a good lot. You will fit in well on the Heylin side. There is rarely a greater feeling than proving someone wrong." Wuya then said, making your blush spread to the corners of your pale face.
"Ah, th-thanks. Most people I show my bots to don't really care." You admitted.
"Then they are fools. One must fear an enemy who can make their own army, just as much as one who can face such an army. But I digress. I have a... proposition for you." Wuya continued, raising both your ego and curiosity.
"Okay, I'm willing to listen. What are you proposing?" You questioned.
As I see you are already aware *At this, she gestured to the Third-Arm sash now laying across your work desk, along with the ribbons still attached to your wrists.* the Sen Gong Wu are now active and have been hidden around the world. As one of the two creators of the Wu, I carry a connection with every piece in existence, even those I have had no hand in. But, as I am, I am WEAK. A 'shadow' of my former self if you will, unable to even interact with the Physical world. Thus, I cannot use their power myself. HOWEVER, there you come in. An intelligent child with room to grow and a thirst for conquest and Power. I can help you get more Shen Gong Wu, and in return, you shall use that power and resources to help ME. So, what do you say? Do we have a DEAL?" She finished.
A chance to travel around the world in search of mythical objects, adventure, and 'hopefully' cute girls? A chance to gain the power, to fulfill your dream of ruling the world. After coming this far, there was only one thing you COULD say to that.
"Of Course."
The grin that was on Wuya's mask seemed to go even wider, taking up full half of the mask, clearly showing each individual fang.
"THEN WE ARE IN AGREEMENT! YOu, JACK SPICER, SHALL BE MY ENVOY TO THE PHYSICAL WORLD! YOU, SHALL GATHER THE SHEN GONG WU, AND COMPLETE OUR DREAMS! AS THE WITCH OF DARKNESS, WUYA, I HEARBY NAME YOU THE NEWEST HEYLIN TIGER OF METAL!" Wuya seemed to almost chant, voice sounding as if a thunderstorm of sound.
Your ears ached as you listened to the voice, but could not cover them or brace yourself as the worlds seemed to echo and resound throughout your bones, and even deeper.
Then, as suddenly as it started, it was over, the feeling gone and the presence now nowhere to be seen.
"Now, let our Journey begin with the claiming of the First Shen Gong Wu, The Eye of Dashi." She said sickeningly sweetly.
As words sunk in, only one thought went through your head, before a massive grin spread on your own face, matching Wuya's Own.
'Grandpa, Nǎinai, next time we meet, you won't be the only one's with some crazy stories.'
Spoiler: Hey there, Tiger
END OF CHAPTER
Gained:
Title: Apprentice Heylin Tiger of Metal: When equipped, gain influence of Heylin aligned organizations, and boost actions related to 'Metal' a small amount.
Stealth/Infiltration Droid(Prototype) Bob: At current status, he is at the same usefulness level as a standard Jackbot, but you can use to improve on your stealth bot design, or for other purposes not yet revealed.
Social Link: Wuya, the Spirit of Vengence and Sadness
Rank 2
Ability gained from link:
-Wu Dis?- Tells you where a Wu is when it activates, as well as a generalization of what it does.
Next ability at Link level 3.
Lost:
Thirty dollars in Cash (-$30.00) ($99,970.00 Remaining)
END OF GAINS/LOSSES
CHOICE: TRANSPORTATION: CHOOSE ONE METHOD
[] Buy a Flight
[]Use Family Jet
[]Use Jackbot's
-How?
[]Contract Someone
[]Write-In
END OF ABOVE CHOICE
CHOICE: CHOOSE TWO ACTIONS TO DO UPON ARRIVING
[] Scout the Area, find out high and Low points
[] Talk with the populous, Learn local myths and trivia
[] Search for the Wu immediately
[] Set traps and Bots in wait
[]Write-In
END OF ABOVE CHOICE
Alright, there, it's done. We gained some major things this chapter, but boy was it hard for me to write it in a way that wasn't completely cheesy or just awkwardly connected. But, there it is.
Also, while I have a moment, let me answer some questions that I feel will come up.
To start with, Wuya's 'kindness'. This is due to the fact that, besides freaking out when she came out of her box, we have been REMARKABLY calm and insightful towards the existence of ghost and magic running about. Then theirs the fact that, after receiving a goad about our products, within not even an hour of receiving it, we WENT AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT WAY IN CREATING THINGS AND MADE WHAT TO MOST WOULD BE A SMASHING SUCCESS. So, yes, she is impressed.
Next, we have the fact that our Bob is very clearly a prototype. You can't just come up with something and have it instantly be a success. That's not how Science works, genius or not.
Also, regarding the Wu and Titles, you actually have to TELL me which one you want to equip at any one time. And you can certainly have more than one Wu equipped at a time. This is what the Chi number on our stat page indicates. Think of it like inventory for chi-using things on a persons body. And let me tell you now, our is SUPER LOW. Like, Omi's Chi is 5,000 levels of low. So, you might want to try and fix that relatively soon.
So, just to repeat, vote to tell me what titles and Wu to equip, and prepare for Showdowns galore.
Also, to make up for how late this update was, i'm going to be updating again tomorrow instead. So, happy voting! I'm just gonna be updating the Stat page and Wu index for some special flavor text!