[ Gamer's Mind ]
- Nullify Mental attacks and consequences to some extent
AN - Please remember above when reading.
[ 10:45 AM ]
" C'mon Jaune. I'm gonna introduced you to everyone I know ". We see Samantha and her daughter dragging Jaune into the village.
" Can't I just meet them during the celebration ? ". Jaune asked nervously.
" No Way. Can you just imagine how akward I'll be." Samantha started to imitate a man's voice. " Hey this is a nice day, hey?, weren't you the guy with a hole in his chest ?".
" ... Ok I see your point ".
We stopped at a street with rows of houses.
The view change to someone opening his/her front door to reveal Samantha, Zoey and Jaune.
[ House 1 ]
" Hello there, I would like you to introduce you to- What ?. Thank you, I did do my hair, finally someone noticed." Samantha happily show off her hair.
[ House 2 ]
" Hey, I would like to introduce Jaune ". Jaune waved akwardly at the resident.
[ House 3 ]
" I'm alright. Granny June, yes I know but I had cancer.
[ House 1 ]
" What ?. Cancer can't disappear overnight ?". Sam is 'somewhat' good at acting.
[ House 2 ]
" How's Mike, last time I saw him was a week ago... Oh, he's into carpentry now, how long you'll think that last.
[ House 3 ]
" Yes Granny June. I'll exercise more... Yes I'll try those Mistral Herbs ". Samantha complied but was clearly annoyed.
[ House 2 ]
" You two thinking of tying the knot yet. You've been in this relationship what 3, 4 year's now " Samantha asked.
[ House 1 ]
" And so. I'm here because I'm introducing a new resident... Jaune " Samantha pointed at Jaune who was holding Cotton Candy." Where did you get Cotton Candy from ? ". Samantha asked.
" Well you were to busy catching up with friends, that Zoey and I decided to buy Ice Cream and Cotton Candy. And haven't I told you I've meet Mercer before ? "
The person now revealed as Mercer spoke. " Yes. Mr Jaune and I have meet before. And Jaune is your head fine ?. You were too busy warning Lil Zoey to slowly eat her ice cream so she doesn't have a ' Brain Freeze '. However when she did, you ' Told her so ' that you didn't notice that metal pole, until you bumped your head into it.
It took Jaune a minute to recover from shock and paranoia to finally speak." How did you know that ?!. How ?!, is it like semblance or do you have cameras place around the village. Samantha you were talking to him all this time right ? "
" I was. And Mercer doesn't have his Aura unlocked... Right ? ".
Mercer lightly cut his thumb with a sharp edge." No ". He said nonchalantly.
"... You could have just say no ". Jaune said.
" Would you have believed me ? ".
" That's true ". Jaune then tried to change the topic. " So Mercer... See you at the Celebration ".
Samantha and I decided to go home after a long day of meeting the neighborhood.
" So, have I met most of the residents or are we just at the tip of the iceberg. " Jaune asked while walking back home.
" Well, we've introduce you to the nice one's and the rest still don't like you so that's why we're not meeting them ".
" Okay. So what are you going to do now that you're Cancer- free ?".
" Well I'm thinking of opening up the clinic now, I haven't opened for a while because... Well, you know why "
" I'm assuming you bring Zoey with you when you run the clinic ?".
" Yes I usually do. I can't hire a babysitter because everyone in the village is busy "
" Maybe I can babysit for her. I mean I don't have anything to do and I know how to clean the house ".
" Yes I don't doubt you, after cooking for us I noticed that the house was also cleaned. Hey, on a different note, how did you get the blood stain out of the carpet ?"
" Seltzer water and lemon... And we're here."
After arriving at their house. Samantha and Jaune continue their conversation.
" I still think you should get a job " Samantha continued.
" I mean why ? "
" Get to know the people more. And plus since your staying, you should get a source of income, this is a small village "
" Can't I just work with you ?". I asked because I felt comfortable with her and I hope to get a healing skill.
" No, that's Zoey job. Why do you think I bring her ?. I mean she's not going anywhere so I let her help around the Clinic."
" Ok. But where am I gonna get a job here ?"
" Don't worry. Todd owe me a favor or two. He's the Bartender and owner of the tavern here."
" Okay, guess I'll meet him tomorrow. Still don't know how I feel about this ". Jaune said as he was still unsure of meeting people.
" Oh don't worry about it, he's a nice guy. Then again he has to, he is the bartender " Samantha assured.
" Wait why does he have to be nice ? "
" Jaune. A bar's greatest asset isn't the drinks, it's the bartender who listens to the daily complain of the drinking patrons while the bartender is slowly killing their liver. I should know, I worked their " Samantha explained.
" Wait, I thought you were the village nurse ? "
" How did you think I got the favor, he needed help from the three of me "
" But there's only one of you ?"
" Count again " She points at her chest.
Jaune blushes and he looked away." I think I get it now ". Jaune stop blushing and asked. " Got any plans it's 2:45 PM right now ?"
Samantha was shocked." How long did I talked to the neighbors ?.
" 4, maybe 3 hours. I'm grateful we stop by only 3 houses.
" Just 3. Eh too lazy to meet the others. Screw it, just introduce yourself during the festival... Or during work, some of them drink ".
" Ok. So any plans ? "
" I'm going to reopen the clinic I guess. Man, it's been so long, probably has rats, oh wait did I take out my secret candy stash ?. Yea, the place definitely has rats..." Samantha face perked up signifying she had an idea." Heyyy Jaune, would you like to-"
" Come to the clinic and deal with the rat problem. Yeah you have a habit of speaking your thoughts out loud " Jaune explained.
" Dang it. Old habits die hard... Welllll ?"
" Sure why not " Jaune caved.
" YESS !. I mean, don't worry it probably won't be that -
- Bad...Holy... " Samantha was in utter shock of the state of her clinic." What the... Fuuudge happened here ?!" She nearly cursed before noticing her daughter.
The clinic was in utter disrepair. The floor had holes, the ceiling had moles. To put it shortly, it looked like it had been abandoned for a decade.
" How are there holes in the floor ?" Jaune took a step and the floor below him broke. ' So that's why '." Don't move, this place is basically a sinkhole " Jaune lift himself out of the hole ' Wish I had a skill that warns me of danger '.
[ Skill : " Danger Sense " Acquired ]
[ Danger Sense LV.1 ]
- Level up to Sense Danger faster
' Wish I had this skill earlier... Wait a minute, does this mean I only get a skill if I do an action multiple times. Hmm I'll confirm it later'. Jaune thought." Soooo... what are you gonna do ?".
" I know someone don't worry "
" Umm, so what about the rat problem ? "
" Yea, I don't see any rats, which is a surprise considering this place is a perfect place for a rat's nest "
" There a rat right next to your foot, nibbling on what I assume is a mushroom "
Samantha nonchalantly look right beside her left foot to see theirs indeed a rat." Oh... I feel like I should be surprised... But I'm not "
Jaune was simply amaze at Samantha unique... Personality. " I am very curious about your life. Have you thought of making an autobiography, I mean don't be cocky but you are a very interesting person ".
" Yea sorry Jaune but I prefer to date people my age. And please. You and I can do way better ". Samantha joked.
" So what are you going to do now, this place is gonna take a long time to fix. I have the money so you don't have to worry about that. "
" I don't know. Guess I'll have to hire someone but I'll take I guess 3 maybe 4 months. In the meantime I really have no idea what to do ".
" Wait, I wanted to babysit Zoey for you but since you're not working, you can look out for her while I work at the place you told me " Jaune said.
" Great idea and I can enjoy these 4 months Cancer-free " Samantha happily exclaimed.
Jaune, Samantha and Zoey exit the disrepair clinic. Jaune was happily walking beside them until.
[ Update available ]
' The Abyss ' has been fully downloaded.
Reward sistem and Proper Counter System has been updated and installed.
' Save ' System is no longer needed and will be removed.
Certain Skills has been Buffed and Nerfed.
Stats - Dex and Sense will be added.
Download ?
YES/NO
Jaune was confused but accepted nonetheless.' Hey Game, What do you mean ' The Abyss ' has been fully downloaded '.
[ ' The Abyss ' was an unknown feature if this world. However ' The Game couldn't assess the threat of ' The Abyss ' and chose to give the Player temporary access to the ' Save ' System, just in case. ]
' So wait, during the Chain Quest ?- '
[ Was just a way to explore it. When you encountered the zombie, it was still low leveled and yet was still a major threat if you weren't careful, That's why the Save System was temporary implanted. ]
' Huh, Thanks... I guess '.
" Wait, Stop " Samantha held out her hand, She then looked at Jaune and Zoey " You guys the way home right ?".
" Yea... Why " Jaune asked.
" Well... Race ya ". Samantha started running like she was in fire.
Zoey tugged Jaune's arm " C'mon Mistah J, Mommy going to win !" Zoey happily shouted.
Jaune and Zoey chased after Samantha, Jaune looked at Samantha to see her smiling and breathing heavily. When they arrived at their house, they were all tired except Jaune because of The Game effects.
" Samantha, you okay ?" Jaune asked.
" I'm fine just tired " Samantha started laughing. " That's it, I'm just tired... I'm so happy... Thank you Jaune ". Samantha gaved Jaune a wholeheartedly smile.
" It's was nothing, consider it a thank you for keeping me alive ". Jaune answered.
" Ok... Hey Jaune "
" Yea ? "
" Cancer sucks " Samantha stated.
All three of them enter their house after a long day's work.
Jaune went straight for his temporary ( or permanent ?) room.
' there's still so much I don't know about The Game, how am I supposed to know how it works... Wait ?. Is it possible, I mean it is a game ' Jaune took a deep breath " Help ? ".
[ Welcome to the ' Help ' Section ]
[ What would you like to know ? ]
[ Skills ]
[ System / Settings ]
[ Stats ]
[ Features ]
Jaune then proceeded to do what a gamer would rarely do. Read it.' Emm... How about Features'.
[ Features]
- Shop
- Save and Load
- Map
- Battle
- Inventory
- Talents
' Wait I it has a Shop ?'.
[ Currently the Shop is unavailable ]
' Then why is it up their ?, Ok keep calm, I know how Map and Inventory works, maybe I'll read about Inventory and Talents later. I want to know why The Game removed the Save and Load feature.
[ The ' Save and Load ' Feature is a temporary feature when The Game hasn't fully grasp about the player's world. Typically it only lasts about a month or two ]
' Fully grasped ?... The Abyss !. Ah man I should've used that time to explore more, I completely forgotten about that Feature.'
[ Yes. Well too bad dummy ]
' Hey, What's done is done, next thing I want to learn is Skills or rather it's how to's '.
[ Skills can be acquired from doing an action multiple times or from Skill Rune's ]
[ Skill LV. is an overall of Technique and Knowledge ]
[ Example : A Chef is talented with his/her tools but doesn't know how to cook ]
[ That's why Skills can get experience if you simply gain helpful knowledge ]
' So that's why the skill Poker Face leveled up yesterday '.
" HEY JAUNE, DINNER'S READY ! " Samantha yelled.
" Coming !. And you don't have to yell that lound ! "
" IT'S FUN ! "She yelled again.
' I may be regretting this already '. Jaune got out of his room and made way for the kitchen where they will be eating.
When he arrived, he was greeted with a foul stench " Umm Samantha, oh god. What... What are you making ? " Jaune tried his best to not throw up from the smell.
" Well since you are a full fledged member of the family, I thought I'll be customary to make my famous Shrimp Broth ". Samantha lay down the pot on the table.
Lil Zoey walked in the kitchen." Hi Mommy what are you..." Zoey instantly recognized the smell and started to sweat bullets. " Oh no. I need to go potty "
" Traitor " Jaune mumbled.' But I totally would've done the same
The broth looked... Wrong, naturally it would a nice colour but this broth had a purple colour and the shrimp was black for oum's sake. Not to mention the smell... God, the smell.
Jaune took a seat as Samantha prepared him a bowl. As Samantha passed him the bowl, Jaune's hand was shaking as he was dipping his spoon into the broth, the spoonful of Broth edging closer and closer into his mouth until he stop an inch into his mouth. Jaune looked up to see Samantha looking with anticipation for his reaction.
' Oum, I hope my Poker Face is high enough '.
Jaune shoved the spoon in his mouth... And dropped his spoon with wide eyes of surprise.' Monty Oum... It's... Its... Terrible! '
Normally I'll just leave it at that but I don't think I will, so let me tell you how it taste.
It tasted like Shit that was defecated by shit that came from a skunk's asshole. It tasted like The Devil decided to be nice and cook something for someone but realized his cooking sucked and threw it at the mortal realm which I'm currently eating. It taste like God, with his Divine Knowledge knew the darkness within all cuisine, collect and put into a dish which will be name The Shrimp Broth.
" It's... Nice " Jaune said, holding back literal tears.
[ Poison II Inflicted ]
- Lose 90 Hp per second
" Of course. You're eating my most famous dish " Samantha proudly exclaimed.
' I'm surprised no one died eating this, 90 Hp a second that's only one spoon. Hell I'm gonna die. Wait I wonder -'
[ Yes, You can store liquid in Inventory ]
' Monty Fucking Oum, there is a God '
[ New Skill Acquaired ]
[ Poison Resistance ]
-Poison are 1% less effective
Since the Inventory tab is invisible to everyone beside me. I open the tab directly in front of my face, raised up the pot full of " Broth " and skillfully poured in Inventory while making gulping sounds so that it's seems I'm eating." Wow, that was delicious !" He exclaimed.
" Woah, I knew you liked it but not that much " Samantha said in prideful amazement.
" Yes. It is amazing, just great " Jaune was completely abusing his Poker Face Skill.
" Of course it is. I'm planning on making a big pot for the Celebration three weeks from now "
" Well I hope people will enjoy it as much as I do ". Jaune said with a straight face.
" Oh I know they will " She smirked smugly.
Jaune just smiled at Samantha's antics." Hey need any help cleaning up because after this I'm thinking of going for a jog "
" Nah, just leave it there, I'll clean it. Go on do your jog. I'm assuming you didn't get that body just by your aura... Did you ?. If so, please unlock my aura "
" Nope, just did a few meter jogs, a few push-ups and a healthy diet everyday for a few months "
" Well crap, guess I'm dying young ". Samantha chuckled at her own joke and so did I.
Suddenly Zoey walked in with a veteran face. " Okay, I'm ready ".
" Sorry sweetie, Jaune already ate the whole thing "
" Oh no that sucks ". As she exit, she mouthed the words ' Thank you ' to Jaune.
As Jaune walk to the front door, he asked Samantha " Hey where's the tavern. I'm thinking of doing the interview after my exercise "
" It's somewhere northeast of the village, there's a sign that says ' Tavern ' you can't miss it "
" Thanks "
[ Daily Quest has been updated ]
0/300 Squats
0/300 Push-ups
0/300 Sit-ups
0/30 Miles
[ Bug fixed and Update ]
Tier Skill added
In a world where no matter who's on top they will always be someone stronger. The Tier system allow's the Player to level up skill indefinitely from using Roman Numbers. For more info please read help
[ Drug Resistance will now only resist drugs ]
[ Poison Resistance is now it's own Skill ]
[ Poison Resistance LV.1 ]
- Level up this skill to shorten poisoning effect and status
[ Skill : ' Sprint ' downgraded ]
[ Sprint LV.27 ]
- Agi X 135%
[ Skill : ' Aura Empowerment ' downgraded ]
[ Aura Empowerment LV.17 ]
- Str, Agi, End X 85%
' What the shit ? is this game still in its testing phase. Am I a Beta tester? '
[ Skill : ' Flash Step ' downgraded ]
[ Flash Step LV.1 ]
- Player temporarily dash short distance
- Dash speed equivalent = 100% X Agi
' Wouldn't it be easier to call it ' Dash ' ?'
-Would you like to rename the skill?
' Nah keep it. I have a feeling when I level up this skill then I can teleport '
Spoiler. You're right.
' Knew it '. Jaune immediately ran to the nearby forest to train but as he was running he thought of something. ' If I just need to cover 30 miles then wouldn't that skill... let's try it '
[ Flash Step LV.1 activated ]
[ Quest Progress ]
0.2/30 miles
" Yes!. Exploits, then "
[ Flash Step activated ]
[ Flash Step activated ]
[ Flash Step Leveled Up ]
[ 10 Minutes later ]
Jaune is now sitting on a rock in the middle of the forest.' OK, I'm done with my 30 miles and Flash Step is now LV 3 '.
Dash Speed equivalent = 110% X Agi
' Ok, so each level gives me a 5% increase. Interesting. Well better do the rest.
Jaune immediately position himself to do sit ups and after a while he received a notification.
[ Plus 1 End ]
" Huh? " Jaune was curious, he was halfway through the Sit-ups until this popped up
Curious. He asked " What affect's my training stat gains "
[ Perks and Talents ]
" Perks I get. But Talents? "
[ Talents ]
- Talents are given to you at birth. Some are born with a gifted mind while other with a strong body, the lucky ones are born with both like a certain redhead you knew
Jaune knew who The Game referred to and chose to ignore it.
- Those talented require less sacrifice to achieve greatness and if they work hard will be beyond even the greatest of their profession
" Can I see my Talents? "
Sure but don't be surprised.
[ Talents ]
Swordmanship - Below Average
Martial arts - Below Average
Aura Control - Below Average
Academics - Average
Creativity - Above Average
Conclusion = Talentless
-There's more but honestly you already know what most of them are gonna say
' I'm honestly not surprised ' Jaune curled up. Thinking back on his past and how painful it was to be the butt of the jokes. The Mob character. A talentless trash.
- Hey cheer up. I mean a few months ago you were
*Laughing *
honestly. You were nothing, a waste of space, something so insignificant that you're own parents- no, family and friends treated you like shut and in the end abandoned you, you tried to change that by joining Beacon but where did that get you. But look at you now, you're the luckiest human alive to be blessed with me.
As Jaune read the text, It was right. He wanted to change.
Good, now finished up and try to have fun.
Jaune casted every buff Skill in his disposal and finished the daily quest. His next agenda was to visit the tavern for the job.
[ Tavern ]
It's was normal bar to say. The customers were mostly traveling merchants, Huntsman and Huntress's, and just a few people looking for adventure.
The mood was cheerful, people laughing and drinking as they share stories and funny jokes.
Jaune made his way to the station where he meet the local bartender." Hello, the name's Jaune Ar-". He nearly repeated his usual introduction due to habit. " I mean... The name's just Jaune " He corrected.
" Jaune, Huh. Sam mentioned you'll come by. So ya're here for the job? And damn you're tall" The bartender ask, who Jaune guess his name is Todd from he and Samantha's conversation. Due to The Game. Jaune's body manage to let in one last growth spurt and gained a foot taller, making him 7'1" feet tall.
Todd was a relatively well built lion faunas, over 6'5" tall. His hair looked messy and rough so as his facial which nearly covered his face. He was wearing what a bartender would wear.
" Umm. Yeah, I'm here actually for a job "Jaune answered.
" Ok, but I have to ask a few questions first. Can I ? "
" Sure "
[ Quest created : Get the Job ]
- leave a good impression
- how you answer depends what job you get.
- Job Available : Janitor, Cook, Busboy, Bartender.
( Interview start )
" 1. How are ya with people ?"
" Well " Jaune took a moment " I don't have any problems interacting with people but I honestly usually have nothing to say but if someone asked for advice, I can give "
" Ok, next question. Do you have any related experience working on a bar, restaurant or any janitorial experience ? "
" Well, I lived with 7 sisters and I know how to clean and cook but I'm a fast learner.
" Whoa, 7 Sisters, damn I only have 3 brothers. Ok, third question. how old are ya? And do you have any history with alcohol ? "
Jaune remembered the time he bought drinks for everyone and was hangover the next day but decided to not mention it " I'm turn 18 a few months ago and I can handle my alcohol " He technically didn't lie, his drug resistance was considered high.
" Ok, I decided. ya gonna do a lot of jobs here. Sometimes as the Janitor, sometimes the Bartender. Can ya do that kid? "
[ Mix Job Achieved ]
" Yes sir " Jaune answered wholeheartedly.
" Like your spirit but your not gonna need it when yar cleaning the crapper's, cleaning tools are in the closet, ya can't miss it, it's the only room here aside the storage room ". He bluntly said.
" Oh, okay ". Jaune went to start his new job as a janitor.
But we don't really need to know all this so let's just skip to the end.
[ 3 Hours later ]
Todd went to inspect the toilets or crapper as he likes to call it and find it to be spotless. " Holy shit, this looks like the ladies room. How the did ya manage to clean this dump? "
[ Cleaning LV. 18 ]
" Seven sisters remember ". Jaune reminded him.
And with that Jaune begin his new job.
AN-I'm not dead, yay.
But in all seriousness. Apologies for not uploading sooner.
I honestly had trouble writing this because this and the chapters ahead are mostly normal. I didn't have any ideas. sorry.
I can't promise anything but I'll try to update sooner but currently I need to study for an important exam called SPM
If you haven't checked, I created a new story. It's called-
Hedonistic Perfection, a Dragon Ball Z Fanfic. it's mostly a shitpost. I'm just doing it for fun.