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Reality is often disappointing
Adam
This is not what I had in mind when I arrived at the large wall of metal. I mean c'mon that wall is so high it was probably 100 feet high. No wait, maybe 200 to 300. Where is this? Mantle? Oh wait, maybe it is.
From the videos and some reading in the wiki Mantle used to be the capital of this continent before that position was moved to Atlas. Even so, it looks like Mantle is still given some level of protection but still…
There should be a place for me to get in, right? I tried to walk along the giant metal wall to try finding a way to get in. A few minutes later I found what appeared to be a gate with a long line of people walking into the city.
Hmm, looks like there is some form of screening at the entrance but I am a bit surprised to see how many people are walking into Mantle. If I didn't know better, I would think an entire village just got wiped out.
… Okay now that I think about it that seems very likely and I am now ashamed of myself. I activated hide skill and crouched down to study the guards at the gate but I noticed they weren't really paying attention to the people entering instead they were keeping watch.
I furrowed my eyebrows. That is worrisome. These guys looked like they are from Atlas military and from what I heard Atlas was the capital so most soldiers would be there. But from what I was seeing there were at least four dozen human troops and many more Atlas Knights.
I also noticed a Spider bot behind the wall by the gates. I wondered why there was so many troops here. It's as if they are preparing for an all-out assault from the Grimm which wouldn't exactly be a really common thing since Grimm's rarely attack the walls in great numbers with the exception there being a great amount of negativity.
I don't recall there ever being mentioned an incident which would generate a great amount of negativity in Atlas but then again this is probably like ten to twelve years before the main series. Huh, twelve years to farm free 3 experience points each day every day from that daily quest…
I shook my head, no time for that. I should probably focus on getting in and then figure out how I am to get into Atlas. I am sure there is an airship dock in there somewhere that would take me there but then I would need to find how I could get into said airship.
I heaved a heavy sigh. This is becoming a pain but I suppose life will be boring if it were easy. I am so glad that my Bio-affinity skill allowed me to heat up my body or else I would be freezing. Looking at the skill I probably had it in active mode for a few hours now.
It's unfortunate that the skill doesn't really change much when it levels up…
Bio-energy affinity (level 8): -All physical stats are increased by 23%
-Decreases fatigue increasement rate by 13%
-Can be used in an active state to increase body heat
I closed that skill menu and decided to open shop. Yes, this is like solo levelling but instead I tried finding clothes in there. Something white and will allow me to camouflage with the surrounding snow.
Once I found out that this thing had weapon, shield and armour section I checked out the armour section and tried looking for the clothes that matched what I am looking for. Soon I found something and bought it.
Since the clothes was simple it didn't cost that much and the thing is classified as junk by the system. Even so, clothes are clothes so… What surprised me was that when I bought it the clothes fit me perfectly. The thing was a simple hooded cape that covered my entire body.
The inside was red in colour and I am reminded of Summer Rose all of a sudden. I activated my hide skill and lifted the hood over my head. I quietly sneaked in and joined the crowd of people. I kept my head down as to not draw too much attention.
As I walked in with the crowd, I made sure to look around. It didn't look like any of the troops are taking notice of me. In fact, they seem to just let anyone in while making sure no Grimm appears. I noticed one of the guards had their helmet off had bags under his eyes.
Once I saw this, I noticed a few subtle hints in the troops posture. They looked exhausted. What is going on here? Once everyone got in the gate began to close and we were all lead by some of the troops into some sort of building. The building is quite large and had three floors. It was simple and there were beds prepared.
"Alright everyone, until the council can come up with something you are all allowed to stay here for now." One of the soldiers announced, "Food and water will be provided and you can also go out and venture the city but you are required to return here during curfews alright?"
The refugees mumbled agreements. The soldier nods and left us. I waited a few minutes before leaving the building and going deeper into the city. Mantle didn't look so good. A lot of this building looks old and dark but still stable and strong.
There were a few bridges over head and the roads, while not busy, had a few cars and trucks driving through. I took notice of the very little number of Faunus in the city. Scowling, I kept my head down and continued making my way to the centre of the city after all, when in doubt, start in the middle.
What truly got my attention was how many of those robots and soldiers patrolling the streets. After a few minutes I had past at least six patrol squads. There were also numerous drones flying about. I sigh as I tried to think of a way to get to the airships.
One hour later
So, I found the docks for the airships. After a few minutes of wandering around trying to figure out how to get to the centre I decided to ask one of the locals where the docks were and they gave me the directions. It wasn't exactly at the centre however so I was lucky to have asked.
Now I face another problem, how to get a ride to Atlas. The price for a flight from here to Atlas isn't exactly cheap. I had very little money on me right now since I get gold and not liens when I kill Grimms and those things can only be used to buy items from the shop.
I leaned back on the wall in an alley near the docks while I contemplated my situation. I tried to see if sneaking in was an option but it looks like that security is extremely tight there. From what I heard; a lot of people tried sneaking in but were caught. However, this prompt security to be tightened.
My sneaking skill is high but I doubt it is high enough for me to sneak around and I don't know the layout of the docks well. I sigh before opening my status window. Looking through it I seem to have levelled up five times from killing that Grimm. My race also deemed to have finally levelled up to level nine, meaning those Grimms helped me level up my race twice.
If my theory is correct my race should be maxed out at ten and from there a higher level of the human race should be available. I wonder what would that be? The only thing I can think of is mutant, Esper, and maybe a medium…
My eyes widen. "NOOOOO!" I shouted to the sky as I fell to my knees. This prompt a few civilians to stop and stare at me for a while before continuing with their business. I fell forward and used my hands to support myself. Now on all fours I can only think of one thing…
The new season of Bleach was supposed to be released next year. Could things get any worse?
My answer came in the form of a blaring alarm. My right eye twitch before I stood up. The civilians seem to be running away from something. Leaving the alley, I looked towards the opposite direction of the civilians and saw…
Something that was most definitely NOT a Grimm. The thing stood fifteen feet tall and was somewhat humanoid. It had red skin that seemed to have strange yellow metal sticking on it at random places. The creature had four arms, each that also had those strange metal on it, in addition to red claws.
The face of the creature looked like a human male but I only saw one side of it since the other half was covered by a blank metal mask. The creature's hair was incredibly long, reaching all the way to its waist and was letting out a neon light. The most disgusting thing about this thing? It had a whole in its stomach and seemed to be the nesting place of countless large worms writhing in it.
Name: Unknown
Level: Unknown (The creature exists outside the laws of the world thus level cannot be recognised using the systems known law)
Excuse me? What in the world does that mean? I notice the military officers and several dozen Atlesian Knights surrounding the creature and taking aim. However, …
The creature backs into the alleyway and suddenly disappeared. My eyes widen and the officers seemed equally confused. I thought the thing was gone before one of the officers' scream. The officer seemed to be bleeding from his stomach. He looked at the others before being carried by an invisible force and thrown at one of the knights so hard that it broke to pieces.
The others backed away and not long after another knight seemed to be cut into three pieces, followed by another that was flung into an officer and another that seem to have been crushed. One of the officers took aim slightly above the crushed knight and shoot. He must have been smart since the shot seemed to have actually hit something.
He didn't get chance to enjoy this small victory because he left leg was suddenly tugged and he flew into some random window on the fifth floor of a building. The assault started again but this time the creature seemed more violent.
It started smashing the Knights so fast and the officers started to retreat from the carnage before the thing starts targeting them again. While all this was happening, I was watching from the alleyway, thinking on how I might be able to help.
After all there was no point in charging in without a plan of attack. But even so, I was having a lot of trouble figuring out how to counter this thing. It is apparently large, agile and can turn invisible. With my current skill set I doubt I have anyway to help them.
I also had no idea what level this thing is since my system doesn't know how to classify it. It might be weaker than me, stronger than me or perhaps equal. Wait the minute, I do have a skill that can help me counter that things invisibility.
Picking up a trash cans lid, I use construct to turn it into a saw before reinforcing it with mana. I then closed my eyes and focused on that skill. Even if it isn't directed towards me, I should still be able to detect it…
I grin. Got him. I rushed out of the alley way and reinforcing my muscles with mana and bio-electricity along with infusing the saw with bio-electricity as well, I threw the damn thing as hard as I can while using snipe.
Expectations: The saw would dig into the skin of the creature and disturb its concertation in order to get it to reveal itself and if that didn't work then I'll just shoot a lightning bolt at the saw.
Reality: I am now facing a visible, but now one-legged monstrosity.
Thanos: Eat your heart out.
Dr Soleil
I never claimed to be one to understand how business works but even so I would like to think I had a good grasp of it. This however, reminded me that I have a lot more to learn. "So what your saying is you got tricked into signing a contract with the SDC to buy Adam and Ana because the SDC refuses to have children under their 'care'," I made an air quote, "to have their aura unlocked because the cost will be much higher to control them but after two days you have to sell them back to the SDC and they only have to pay 40% of what you paid due to said contract."
The woman before me blushed, "Yeah, that's pretty much it." I stared at the woman before me. "I-I never said I was good at business and I trusted what that man said so I didn't read the contract properly before signing it!" I resisted my urge to facepalm.
It seems she only knows how to deal with monsters that are out in the open but those who hide behind suits and friendly smiles are the ones she has no experience off. I sigh, too bad she arrived too late.
"I am sorry but Adam's dead." I told her. No need to beat around the bushes.
Summer Rose blinked before her eyes widened before it looked to the floor. "How did he die?" She asked. It sounded like she was used, or at least prepared to hear this kind of news but then again, all Hunters will face the loss of life someday.
"Adam went missing in an attack from the Grimms when they attack the miners while they were escorted to the mines," I responded, "Someone matching his description was seen leading an Alpha Manticore away from the other miners after getting its attention."
"… He sounds like a good kid," Summer finally said.
"Yes, regardless in the battlefield or in the medical shack it looks like he wants to try and help people." I wondered what kind of person Adam would have become given ten years or more. Especially with his healing ability.
She didn't mention this and never brought it up but every time Adam treated a patient they would heal faster and any medical tools or medicine will be more effective. Wounds that should have taken days to heal would disappear in hours. She never found a good time to bring it up and may never will…
Adam
I gritted my teeth as I dodged another tentacle. I thought this thing would be a sitting duck after getting one of its legs cut of but noooo that would be too easy. This beast quickly changed its tactic. It leapt with one leg and latched onto a building before leaping off and try to crush. Even after I dodge it from crushing me, depending how far I am, it would try to use its claws to cut me or those worms in its stomach will lash out and try to grab me.
The officers were shooting at it too and it must have hurt because after two tries the beast decided to turn invisible too. Which didn't make it any easier. At this point, the only reason I am still alive is my detect bloodlust skill.
Every time it was on a building it released enough bloodlust for me to tell where it generally was and every time it leapt down in an attempt to crush me its bloodlust would reach its peak, telling me to get out of the way.
The officers couldn't offer any support but seemed to be calling for back up. Made sense since they couldn't see it but can tell from all the footprints and the fact, I am jumping around the creature must still be in the area.
Some of them were evacuating the civilians in the buildings while others had their guns raised, waiting for even a moment for the creature to show itself, which actually showed how fast and smart the monster is. It leaps down, tries to crush me and attacks with either its claws or its worms before quickly leaping onto another building before the gunners can shoot it.
Another problem is that I couldn't help the gunners too. Even though I can use my detect bloodlust to sense this creature the level of the skill didn't let me tell its exact location, only the general direction. If it leapt to a building then where was it? Was it on the roof or is it latching on the side? If so which side the right or left or perhaps front? And even that which part the upper, middle or lower part? Those things I couldn't tell. I can only tell when its bloodlust was at its peak which was the moment before it leapt at me…
Why am I an idiot?
"Hey, take aim at me!" I shouted. Honestly, this could have been the best solution. The officers hesitated at first but must have realised what I was planning since they did exactly that. I stood still for a moment, waiting until…
The creature's bloodlust reached its peak. I leapt away and shouted, "Fire!" The creature landed at the spot I was at moments ago, just in time to get sprayed by bullets. Some of the bullets missed but most of them actually hit, which was impressive since their target is invisible.
The creature became visible after being pelted for a few seconds and grabbed one of the abandoned cars while shielding itself with the rest of its hands and arms. It threw the car at the officers. They quickly jumped out of the way in order to avoid the car that crashed at the spot they were at before exploding.
Fortunately, the creature had been distracted for a few moments, moments that I took advantage of. Using that same skill, I used on that Alpha Manticore, I pulled out my sword and covered it in yellow electricity as well as reinforcing my arm and the blade with mana.
Sprinting and reinforcing my legs with mana and bio-electricity allowed me to cover the distance between me and the creature and then, I sliced its other leg off. The creature toppled over and fell on its side.
I couldn't help but grin. Let's see it try jumping around now! While I was basking in my small victory, I didn't notice the worm that grabbed my ankle. It yanked me of my feet and the monster whipped me around, slamming me into the buildings and dragging me across them before finally slamming me into the ground hard enough to break the sidewalk to pieces.
I groaned at the pain and, because of my surprise, I didn't reinforce my body with anything. I used my Bio-electricity to heal myself and when I was finally able to get up the creature was gone. I gritted my teeth.
Whatever that thing was, it is gone now. I couldn't detect any bloodlust right now. Whatever that thing was, it is dangerous. More dangerous than the Alpha manticore. It somehow managed to get into Mantle despite the guards. It was smart enough to change battle tactics when it saw me and after having one of its legs cut off, and it had a self-preservation instinct, something most Grimms lack which made it even more dangerous. After all, a cornered animal is the most dangerous. On top of that, I don't know any Grimms with invisibility and worms that can extend itself to a ridiculous length like that.
But it was also thanks to that self-preservation instinct that saved me. Looking at my health, if the thing continued its assault instead of running away, I would be a goner. I was lucky. That was it. In the end my skills and stats weren't good enough. It was luck that saved me in the end.
Sighing, I figured that I have a long way to go. I got up but stumbled a bit. Before I fell, I felt something grab me and pulled me up. Looking at the person who grabbed me the first thing I noticed were his eyes, that were red in colour. He wore a grey shirt, black pants and shoes. His hair was black and spiky.
I recognised him immediately and my first instinct was use serene meditation since I am pretty sure it wore off. "Uh, thanks." I said before standing straight.
Qrow just waved it off. "No problem, I heard a strange Grimm was here and since I was already down here to get away from those uppity people up there," He pointed upwards, "And help out with fending off the Grimms I figured I should come and take a look."
I frowned. A Grimm? No way, that thing I saw was anything but a Grimm. "Are you sure it is a Grimm?" I asked, wondering why he would think that. As far as I know Grimms didn't have red skin, neon coloured hair and metal coming out of it.
Qrow looked at me as if I had a screw loose, "Yeah, humanoid shaped with tentacles growing out from its back. It had two legs and four arms. Torso and limbs had bone plating and the its skull mask looked like that of a Nuckelavee Grimm. At least that was what I heard from the civs I passed by and those soldiers seemed to confirm that."
My frowned got deeper. That was definitely not what I saw. What was going on here? Before I can ponder on things any longer one of the officers came towards us. "Huntsmen, the Grimm has been sighted again a few streets away," He said, "According to its description it seems to be the exact same Grimm that lost both its legs to this young fellow."
A few streets away huh? Damn, even with its legs gone its still moving fast. "The Grimm has already killed five other military personals and several civilians."
"Where is it?" Qrow asked. The officer gave him the directions and Qrow instantly left. I activated my hide skill and ran off in the same direction. Whatever that thing was, it didn't appear in the series. That means that it was foreign, like me. And that means the reason I am here; the source of my powers might be linked to that beast.
While I ran a sudden beeping, sound got my attention and I opened a message.
Data update complete
Name: Epsilon-class Necrosis (New born)
Level: 79
I take it back Thanos. Reality is often disappointing.
Okay and that's it. Believe it or not I realise something about this fic. I had to give Adam a new enemy. Why? Think about it. Ten to twelve years of farming free three stat points every day, not counting the stat points he will get from levelling. On top of that this new enemies will also be used to explain the Gamer powers so I already planned to give him new enemies, jut now they will be more powerful. Don't get me wrong, with the power like the gamer his still going to become OP eventually.
I kind of want to write a fic where the power of the Gamer is more than just "You now have the Gamer power for no reason now have fun". The source of the Gamer power, the reason why it had to be implemented in this way and why it was implemented in the first place and why Adam and the OC was chosen will be explained in the future, assuming I live long enough to finish it. This will also explain Ciel's power, eventually.
Speaking of the System, I am honestly thinking about how much value does one stat point should have. If I base the value on Solo Levelling system then the effects will be at least twice the stat point in the Gamer.
In comparison lets take, Seonil Shin. His strength was at 87 and what we saw from him is that he was able to blow a hole in a wall and blow a hole in the leg of that giant zombie boss which didn't even take half its health. Now comparing that to Sung, whose strength was at 49, he was able to throw a broken sword so hard that it pierces the Boss earth golem and basically took away 80 to 90 percent of its health since, according to the hunter, none of their attacks did anything. This makes sense since at the start Sung's Strength stat was at ten and despite being the weakest hunter he is still stronger than most heavy weight lifters. This something I only noticed recently
Now reviews,
Klutzybear: Thanks, I didn't want to make it go the 'I beat you so now we're friends' route since that doesn't make much sense to me, especially when she believed Adam was a demon.
Rey dreemur: Ciel's power isn't gamer based. If I had to say, it is the complete opposite of the Gamer power, in a way. The exact nature of her powers will be revealed.
Devildogg237: Thank you.
Redripper666: Ciel is not another gamer, her ability is different, the source is different and the reason she has it is different.
Battle manga: That answers that question. Yeah, Summer doesn't have a lot of experience dealing with business people.
On an unrelated note, I've recently watched the Konosuba movie and I suddenly feel the urge to try writing a fanfic of it where I either insert an OC or give Kazuma a weapon inspired by Lancelot's Knight of Ownership from Fate/Zero and the gloves used by Jack the Ripper from Records of Ragnarok though the enchantments of the gloves only remain for a few seconds after the glove and the 'weapon' it touched are separated. If I make an OC however the guy will be really interesting, I guess if you can deal with a guy who hates humans in general but is willing to sacrifice himself since he hates himself the most due to reasons then yeah. Either that or I make a crossover and put Hazama from Blazblue instead and I can still get, mostly, the same result, I think. Though I am still thinking about it. Maybe I'll just post it as a challenge.
