Chapter 1. Character Creation
-ight yugioh cards on the wall. Take one down, trade it around. A hundred and fifty-seven yugioh cards on the-
Congratulations! You have been chosen out of the millions of deceased to gain the powers of the Gamer.
wall- huh? Bad enough that I'm stuck in a literal black void for three or four days but now I'm even hallucinating.
Correction. You have only been in the void for a total of one hour, five minutes, twenty-six seconds. Furthermore, this is no hallucination.
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Really felt like a lot longer. Pause. Why am I even listening to you?! For all I know, it might have been a couple centuries!
Because I am the only company that you have had in 'three or four days'?
I see the sarcasm! Literally! I mean-
Skill Unlocked: [Gamer's Mind]
Allows User to keep in control of themselves when any negative emotion is in excess
Effect: Nullifies all mental attacks.
You know what? Sure, why not? I honestly don't even care anymore. So The Gamer huh. Not the worst hallucination to have for sure. So you're the system/admin/operator/ROB right?
I am indeed known as 'The Syste-
Nah. Too plain, too boring. I dub thee Aurora.
It is only proper that I be referred to as 'The System.'
Are you saying that you prefer not to have a real name?
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Thought so, Aurora it is.
….. If you must.
No prob. Now I'm guessing that this is the usual isekai gig?
You would be aware of this already, had I not been interrupted.
Sheesh, I already said that I'm sorry didn't I?
No you did not. However if you will finally allow me to finish, you will be aware that you will be sent to a fictional world when character customisation is complete.
Why? I usually don't look a gift horse in the mouth and all, but why me? I mean, there are so many people in the world besides me, not that I'm against being chosen or anything! Also, was I just sassed by a being that didn't even have a name until five minutes ago?
The answer to that is quite simple.
Hmm,well?
You were the first host I found and I couldn't be bothered to search for another.
...I think if I had a body I would have done a face fault right now. So I was chosen because of laziness.
Does that upset you?
Nah. It seems way more legit than me being a destined one or being chosen by fate or some other BS. Also, I do notice that you skipped my other question.
Now, it is time to start your character creation. Or, atleast, that is what I would say if it hadn't already been completed.
…What?
Hughh. Are all mortals this slow? I was of the opinion that you were one of the smarter ones of your species.
There's a difference between being stupid and being surprised that your second chance at life is already been selected! Aren't I supposed to get like a
The classes available are [Warrior] [Archer] [Rogue] [Mage] [Cleric]
Are there any subclasses or archetypes? Also, will I be able to use the other classes later on, or are they locked out for good?
This system is unlike other systems, selecting a class merely makes class related skills level up at a faster rate. Furthermore, the player starts with skills of that specific class and is liable to unlock skills related to that class at a faster rate. However, it is important to note that all skills can be unlocked while equipping any class.
Cool. So, I know I could make a show of thinking and calculating the advantages and disadvantages of each class, buuutt I already know what I want. What class do I need to select for [Magic Knight]?
That would be a subclass of [Warrior] and [Mage]. You would need to reach a sufficient level in both classes before being able to unlock [Magic Knight] except in a few rare cases.
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Is something the matter?
I want to be a [Magic Knight] because c'mon, who doesn't want to pull a mikawk and literally cut the sky? That'd have me sold already, but add magic to the mix? Now who could resist that? But there exists one large issue, I don't want to be called something as brutish as a [Warrior].Aurora, I don't suppose you could change it to to [Knight], or even [Squire], could you?
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Mah mah, don't ignore me Aurora.
You don't have a body, how are you even pouting?!
Skill.
That's not how it works.
Then do you know how I'm doing it?
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Exactly, so it's skill.
…...[Mage] selected.
Now please select [Primary Element]. Do note that while possible, it is several times harder to learn elemental spells not of your element.
[Earth]
[Ether]
[Air]
[Wind]
[Fire]
[Water]
So pretty much by choosing one element I handicap myself for the other five elements...
Indeed.
Hmmm... Is it possible for me to combine two elements?
Indeed. However, the chances of success depend upon the difficulty of the task and the level of the [Element]. When attempting to use several elements in tandem, it is advisable to have a high mastery of each individual [Element].
So no avatar state right off the bat. I presume that elements have sub-elements like Lava or Lightning?
While it is possible, it requires a specific set of requirements to be fulfilled to unlock these elements. They can also be unlocked through Grimoires and the like.
I... am really split between [Ether] and [Fire].I could render divine judgement and be a-a, what's the word?
Pyromaniac?
Liberator! Yes, thats the word! Or, Holy Purifier, if you want to seem pretentious about it.
… Do all systems find users that are this annoying? Most would be weary of upsetting a being that can easily destroy worlds.
Shucks Aurora, you'll make me blush. I mean, I've not even finished character creation but thanks for the vote of confidence! And besides, I'm not the type of guy that gets upset easy, so no need to worry.
… I can't even… Are you even sane?
Not really? I mean, everyone's pretty insane in their own right. I just don't bother hiding it.
… For the sake of my sanity, I'm going to end this conversation here and urge you to continue the character creation.
Fine. So returning to the topic at hand, mind flipping a coin? Heads for [Fire] and tails for [Ether]
This is a decision that can easily influence your whole life. Are you really going to flip a coin on it?
Let me think... Yeah, seems about right.
There is no need for distress, Master. You can choose to have a secondary element as well.
Great. I'll be choosing [Fire] as my [Primary Element] and [Ether] as my [Secondary Element]. Though does that mean that I have a big debuff for learning any other [Element], yeah? Also, I'm just going to ignore the first bit.
Indeed. A 15% debuff from your [Primary Element] and a 10% debuff from your [Secondary Element], so in total a 25% slower XP gain for every [Element] that isn't a [Sub-Element] of your [Primary Element] or [Secondary Element].
Damn. That'll slow me down. Oh well, it's not like I can do anything about it.
[Primary Element] and [Secondary Element] confirmed... Now for restoration of traits of your past walkthrough.
[Sin of Lust (Major)]
[Sin of Envy(Minor)]
[Commandment of Truth (Minor)]
Impressive. While it is common to have two or threes [Minor Sins], it is very rare to have a [Commandment].
...I'll take that as a compliment? I mean I think that says a lot about the current generation, to be honest. The sins of lust, meh, expected. I mean I was one of the most lustful people I knew, and that was saying something.
As for envy, well... I got nothing. I mean I always did have a habit of trying to avoid lending anything I liked to anyone that I didn't trust. Also, I may have had this habit of objectifying people but that's all. Which now that I think about it doesn't set a high bar, at all.
The commandment isn't that big a surprise. I always tried to avoid telling lies, not to say that I didn't deceive people, but it was always through them misinterpreting whatever I said. I knew what kind of reaction society had to 'liars'. Heck, they were mocked so much, even though everyone lied! It was just bullying done for a 'just purpose'. I dare you to find a human who hasn't lied once in their lives. Anyways, I decided to take inspiration from the Fae with their misleading truths and word games. After a while, it became a habit and I stopping lying directly. Instead using half-truths and misdirection, or just pretended to misunderstand the situation. Better to be thought a clumsy idiot than a liar. Though I won't deny that I'm miffed that its only a minor one.
That's no reason to be upset, a major [Commandment] is something possessed only by Saints and Angels
Proceed with skill Restoration?
Yeah sure.
Skills Restored:
[Sweet Talking (level 12)]
[Dancing (level 7)]
[Singing (level 10)]
[Deception (level 16)]
The whole 'half-truths and no lies' policy was good and all but it had a habit of pissing off a lot of people. So I had to sweet talk or become really good at speaking with double meanings, meaning one thing while saying another. You can already tell how annoying and hard it is, and that's ignoring the fact that I refused to lie. So it makes sense that I would have the highest levels in [Deception] and [Sweet Talking].
[Dancing]. It was just a fun hobby. I enjoyed it and even went to a rave every now and then. I did know I was good at [Dancing],but I really didn't expect that of all things to get restored.
As for [Singing], I just really enjoyed it. I was a part of a band and everything. Really loved being the lead singer, especially since they got the most attention. Was I an attention seeker? Probably. Did I regret it or feel ashamed? Nope.
If your rant is finally over, may we proceed?
Yeah, yeah sure thing, Meanie...
I am not a 'meanie'. I just prefer not to have to wait several hours because of your monologues.
That's not fair! I have to monologue! How else will the readers get to understand my thought process! It's not like any of them will be prepared to spend what little time they may and probably don't have to be productive members of society, thinking about fictional chara-
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Owww.What happened? My head feels like it was used as a trampoline by an elephant, which should be impossible cuz I don't even have a head to be hurt!
Hrnk. It is advisable not to break the Fourth Wall, master.
Wait! Why Are you laughing? Heck. You can laugh? And what do you mean 'break the fourth wall?'
Moving on, would you like to attempt the [Perk Lottery]? You may gain a positive trait but at the risk of a negative one.
I'm not going to get an answer from you, am I? You know what? Sure. What's life without a little risk?
Roll Confirmed.
Results:
[Vanity]
[Mystic Eyes of Suggestion]
It's not so bad. As long as I don't turn out like that one guy in Greek myths who loved his looks so much he kept staring at a mirror….. I won't turn out like that right? Though I do like the sound of [Mystic Eyes of Hypnosis]
While you will be comparatively far vainer than the average person of your spawn world, you will not achieve that level of [Vanity] unless through special conditions, like a [Curse] or agitating a Goddess.
That's a little frightening but[Mystic Eyes]? Add that to [Primary Element] and the [Elements] with [Ether] but no [Lightning]? I think it's obvious where I'm going. Well, I did think Familiar of Zero for a second, but the elements don't have [Void], So here's hoping. I haven't heard of [Mystic Eyes of Suggestion] though. Still pretty cool, I just hope I don't have to meet a certain trolling vampire right off the bat. Though on that note, Don't I have to chose my [Origin]?
If there were such a thing in this system, then it will be found upon spawning in your new world.
So, in other words, there's no point in thinking about that now. So in the words of DJ Khaled, and another one!
Roll Confirmed.
Results:
[The Second Coming]
Wait, where's the negative trait? Like aren't I supposed to gain one or is it a glitch?
That is because the effects of [The Second Coming] can be both pose both advantages and obstacles.
Ah, that makes sense. Though what exactly does [The Second Coming] do?
Master. Not that I dislike being relied upon, but surely you can just read the description yourself.
…..What description?
The one just below the title of the [Trait].
Yeah…. I don't see anything.
What? That is impossible. This….. Ah…. My apologies, it appears that I hadn't turned off [Adventure Mode] yet. I apologise for this inconvenience.
….Wait. So you mean to tell me that all this time, instead of guessing the effects of everything based on the name, I could have just read the text, if you hadn't messed up?…... Sigh, let's just do the whole thing again, this time with me having all the descriptions. Also is there anything else that you have to turn off?
….About that?
This is going to be bad, isn't it?.
You can't redo character customisation.
So I don't even know most of what my traits do? I guess that's not too bad, I mean I'm annoyed but it's not like there were too many choices that I didn't know. Atleast tell me that I can check the traits once I spawn.
Indeed you can. Once again I apologise for this inconvenience. As recompensation, three wishes will be granted. Though keep in mind that some things such as [Mystic Eyes of Death Perception] or [True Magic], which will make the Game too easy will not be granted.
That's…. better than what I expected. I honestly expected to be told to suck it up.
Master, even I am not that heartless.
Uh huh. So, do I have to make these wishes now or can I keep them and use them later in the game?
The world will have to be configured after each wish which is only possible now.
Okay…
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I can't do it, its so difficult to think of something on the spot! Uh, can't you make just magic my hearts three deepest desires and make them happen or something?
Is that one of your wishes?
Aurora, love, I like you. I really do, but I don't think this will work out if you do the genie thing.
Fine. Indeed it is possible. You will receive three of your deepest desires upon arriving in your new world.
Which is Nasuverse, right?
That remains to be seen.
Aurora, darling, the only thing to be seen is whether it's the Fate Servant variant or Twenty-seven Ancestors variant, or if it's a mash-up of a couple of different worlds.
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Anyways just to check if the system is working properly this time, mind if I roll the [Trait Lottery] again?
Roll Confirmed:
Results:
[Reckless]
Whats life without a little risk? You are prone to making rash decisions and charging in without a plan.
[Sliver Tongued]
You are the epitome of Slyness and have perfected the art of language, knowing how to insult yet compliment at the same time. A trait which prospers in court or
the political arena.
25% + chance of convincing others of your opinion
+5 CHA every level
Fuck! I knew I shouldn't have pushed my luck! [Silver Tongued] is a pretty OP trait but that [Reckless] completely ruins it! Ugh. I'll have to prepare way more now, incase I decide to do something stupid because of this great, fantastic trait!
I apologise master, I'm unable to control the results of the [Perk Lottery].
…. It's fine. It wouldn't be much of a lottery if you had control over it or if I weren't screwed over atleast once. Atleast I know that the system works now.
…. Character Customisation Completed.
World Configuration 0% Complete.
I wonder how long this will take. But I wonder….
World Configuration 25% Complete.
Should I?
World Configuration 50% Complete.
Nah, I better not.
World Configuration 75% Complete.
But then again….
World Configuration 100% Complete.
Well…. Meh, why not?
Configuration Complete. Good luck Master.
LINK START!
AN: Hey Guys! So this is my new fic. Anyways I know I haven't been active at all for the past few months, and the main reason behind that is Exams, which were cancelled cuz of rising COVID cases. Do you know how frustrating it is to keep preparing and studying for your finals which were just randomly cancelled!? The Worst part, there might be a re-exam for everyone so I can't even just burn my books and be done with it all. But enough of my angst. You all probably have enough to deal with that on your own. ;)
But before I end it, credit is to be given to those that made this fic possible. So special thanks to MrBallin and Ken Law for giving great advice, plus thanks to The Dark Wolf Shiro, Mirlnir and the above mentioned two for the inspiration for writing a Gamer Fic.
Edit 2: Meant to post this months ago, got side tracked and now its been one or two years. Whooo for lockdown ruining my sense of time. Definitely going to meet all my Doctors appointments now
