Author's Note: This is a shorter chapter get ready for some action and duel class next chapter. I doubt you can guess which class I'm giving him. It's not offensive. As far as the summon. Its going to be something useful but not necessarily powerful.
Melchior found himself in a bar shortly after his victory. He already wanted to go back. Gaining power was addictive. More addictive than the power was the feeling of bones crunching under his fists. There must be something wrong with him. Humans aren't supposed to feel satisfaction from that. That's why he found his way to a bar. It was in a shady part of the 20th ward at least the bartender was hot. Maybe he'd get lucky.
"Alright 20 shots of tequila." Said Itori the red headed bar tender. Melchior downed them one at a time. He didn't feel it.
Quest
Down 20shots of Tequila
Rewards +1END for every shot without getting drunk max 20
Tequila endurance test (10/153)
Tequila endurance test (20/153)
Tequila endurance test (30/153)
Tequila endurance test (40/153)
She stared at him with interest as he downed one shot after the other. Melchior didn't even feel buzzed. His endurance was powerful. Even after fifteen, he felt nothing. At sixteen he felt a slight buzz. At seventeen it was just starting to affect him. At 20 he had a nice buzz.
Quest
Down 20Shots of Tequila
Reward +15END
END 168
"Wow, you just downed all of them. Should I call you a cab." Itori asked.
Itori lv215
Ghoul lv50, Jester lv100, Bartender lv50, Business Owner lv15
Title: Clown Princess
HP 44,000(+150,000min)
Highest Stat DEX
Disposition: Chaotic evil
Relationship locked
"So, guy who downs 20 shots in a row. What's your story? Is it your birthday? Could this be your way of celebrating?" Itori asked.
"None of the above. I have a high tolerance. I didn't feel anything until the sixteenth shot. What's the point of drinking if you can't feel anything?" She raised an eyebrow.
"You're angry about something." She said. Melchior closed his eyes and envisioned carnage and destruction. Buildings torn apart by his fists and bodies stacked taller than skyscrapers. His knuckles itched to feel flesh tear away.
"I have a fun job and no enemies. What would a guy like me have to worry about?" There were ghouls filling up the bar. More by the minute. Would he have to fight his way out? He hadn't tested if his blows could hurt ghouls or not. A pointblank blast from a shotgun couldn't hurt these monsters. If the tv was anything to go by. No one reached lv215 by being a pushover.
"I don't know, you're in here drinking like its going out of style. Do you want some more?" He shook his head. He didn't want to be too buzzed if this turned into a fight. He felt horribly unequipped for this confrontation if that's what it turned into.
"Hey, I didn't catch your name last night." A voice behind him announced. "A girl doesn't give her number out for no reason." Ueno Masago said.
"Sorry, my cellphone broke and I haven't had a chance to get a new one. I still have your number."
Affection from Ueno Masago has increased by 2 (12/100) Very Interested
"I need to sober up. Would you like to go to Anteiku with me?" Melchior asked. Maybe a night with a girl would sooth some of his desires.
"Go ahead, I'm still on the clock for a few more hours." Itori said. "Don't forget to give me the gory details."
Melchior left with Ueno down a dark alley on a short cut to Anteiku. "So, you don't have a cell phone."
"If its such a problem, I'll get one tonight." Melchior said. "I don't normally have anyone to talk to. Skype handles most business meetings." He grumbled. By that point, he started to realize he was a bit drunk.
"Oh, and what were you thinking when I gave you my number?" Melchior let her words sink in and decided to tell her the truth.
"I didn't think anything. I had a deadline to meet and no cellphone. But now I have time. I have two weeks until my next project." Melchior said. That' wasn't quite a lie or the truth. He was getting good. Tomorrow, he'd go back to the ID and get a head start on power leveling and grinding cash.
There is a dangerous presence behind you.
Looks like he said the wrong thing. "You're work period seems chaotic." She said.
"It is unpredictable, but it pays well. You seem to know your way around. Have you lived in the 20th ward long?" Melchior asked.
Danger has passed.
"I've lived in Tokyo my whole life. This city can be dangerous, I wouldn't recommend traveling down these back alleys without me. You'll get lost." Ueno said.
"Then I should hurry up and buy a cellphone. I can tell by the area we're making record time. You're great to have around." Melchior said. He stepped closer to her.
He towered over her. Every stat change altered his physical body. When he used bulk up, he grew even larger resembling a hulk of a man. "What are you doing?"
"The random mugger is less likely to rob a lady if a big ugly guy is next to her." Melchior said. She patted his arm and smiled.
Affection with Ueno Masago increased by 5 (17/100) Acquaintance
Charisma has increased by 3
CHA 9
The bell to Anteiku rang when they walked in. "Where do you like to sit?" He asked her. She blushed at his words.
"I prefer the back corner with a solid wall at my back." He nodded knowing the appeal of having a wall at your back.
"That does look like the best place to sit. You can have it. I'll sit across from you." Melchior said.
"Welcome to Anteiku please be seated we'll serve you soon. Ueno who's your friend?" The waitress Irimi asked. "I'm sorry that was rude of me. My name is Irimi Kaya nice to meet you. Ueno and I are old friends." Melchior nodded.
"I'm Melchior Nimrod, you can laugh at my last name now if you want." Irimi held a hand to her mouth.
"Never as a waitress at Anteiku that would dishonor this place." She looked at her friend and nodded her head. Melchior didn't get what passed between them.
First impressions are important +5 affection from Ueno Masago (22/100) Budding Relationship.
They seated themselves and their waitress appeared. "I'm Touka Kirishima, I'll be your waitress this evening. Are you ready to order?"
"Black coffee," Ueno said.
"The same." She raised an eyebrow. "I can enjoy it black as well." Melchior replied.
"You said you were from America. Where in the country are you from?" Ueno asked.
"I'm from the deep south. Though, I've been away long enough for my accent to vanish. My days were full of exploring forests and swimming in lakes. I grew up near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. There weren't any bears, wolves, or mountain lions. There were tons of poisonous snakes, spiders, and ticks." Melchior said.
"That sounds fun and dreadful. Are ghouls a problem in the US?" She asked.
"I wasn't snatched as a kid, so no. In small towns like those. We were more terrified of a truck of peace." Melchior said. "That and we didn't know ghouls were bullet proof." He said with a chuckle.
"What brought that topic on?" Melchior asked.
"Oh, nothing it seems like that's all the media talks about. You don't seem nervous." Ueno said. Melchior had already found out Irimi, Touka, and the manager in the back were ghouls. There was little need to show his worry. Besides, he was on a roll with Ueno.
"I look at statistics. Trucks of peace can kill hundreds of people in a single attack. 58 people die from gun violence in Chicago every weekend. Mosquitos kill 725,000 people each year. I'm not worried about ghouls; I'm still terrified of tornadoes." Melchior admitted. Blackholes were his greatest fear but he wouldn't tell her that on their first date.
"Hey, I have you're coffee. Just shout if you need anything else." Touka said. They said their thanks and took a sip.
"This is great coffee. I know now why its so recommended." Melchior said.
"I know right. Its hand poured." Time passed and they continued to talk and drink coffee.
"Can I walk you home?" Melchior asked her as they stepped out of the coffee shop. She bit her lip and looked pensive. "I'm sorry its too soon." She reached out and gripped his hand harder than a normal woman should be able to. To his hand it was still gentle.
"No don't go, I can't go home, Itori needs me back at the Bar. I'm sure she wants her gory details. So, close your eyes." Ueno said. He did as she bade waiting for an attack. Melchior felt a slight pressure on his shoulders then a peck to his lips. "If you want more go buy a cellphone and call me." Ueno said and ran off down a back alley. The second she was obscured by the darkness she picked up speed. He could see her through the darkness just a little better than a normal human.
Ueno Affection has increased by 10 (32/100) Hopeful
New section unlocked
Ueno Loyalty has increased by 1 (1/100)
Different actions effect Affection, Loyalty, and Obedience. At times one will be at the price of the other. What you cherish in a relationship will determined by your actions.
+5 CHA for unlocking Loyalty
CHA 14
He made it to his apartment stomach rumbling. He was starving but the coffee helped. After eating burger from his fridge. He managed to get some sleep.
New ID unlocked: Ghost
Melchior Nimrod lv45
Title: The Gamer
Class: Brawler
Race: Human
Longevity: Mortal
Perks:
Super Strength
Super Endurance
Great Dexterity
Traits:
Brutal
Brawler lv45+90STR +135END +45DEX
HP 6,720(+148/min)
MP 250 (+16/min)
STR 146
END 168
DEX 74
INT 25
WIS 16
CHA 14
LUK 20
Skills
Fisticuffs lv50 (Advanced) 5 x lv + STR; 50PP x lv
Bulk UP lv45 (Intermediate)
Brawler Stance lv44(Intermediate) +44%PHYS DMG & PP
Target lv40 (Intermediate)
Counter lv35 (Intermediate)
Punch Ghosts lv max
PHYS Resist lv1
