Grimm Satisfaction
Chapter 2
The Tutorial
Error… Error… Error...
User already in a sleep-like state
Beginning tutorial here
"Uhhh… when is this tutorial happening?" I ask quietly before sitting down on the destroyed grounds Vale.
Say or think status
"How is this going to help me understand what's going on?" I ask the screen.
Say or think status
"Status," I say a little annoyed for not being answered.
Status
Name: Ruby Rose
Semblance: The Gamer
Age: 6-year-old
Level: 1 (0/100)
Health: 15/15 Regen 0.1 per minute
Aura: 180/180 Regen 0.5 per minute
Aura Control: 0.01%
Strength: 1 (1.01)
Agility: 3 (3.03)
Dexterity: 1 (1.01)
Constitution: 1 (1.01)
Intelligence: 5 (5.05)
Wisdom: 5 (5.05)
Aura Control: 1 (1.01)
Luck: -1000
Stats: 0
"Why does this look like one of those things that Yang has in her games?" I wonder out loud, "wait, why is my luck so bad?"
This is your status. Everyone has one even if they don't know it. It represents the various attributes or stats of a person.
"Then what does any of this do? I could probably guess what most of them do, but can you do it for me?" I ask using my best puppy dog eyes. I smiled as a box appeared. It always works.
Alright, alright. Below is a list of what each of the stats does.
Strength increases the overall physical capabilities of the body. Increases physical damage by 1 for every point in strength.
Agility increases the speed of actions. Increases max movement speed by 0.1/mph every 1 stat in agility.
Dexterity increases the ability to do complex and precise actions. Increases reaction time by 0.01% for every 1 stat in dexterity.
Constitution increases the body's health. Increases health and aura by 5 for every 1 stat in constitution. Increases health regeneration by 0.1 for every 1 point in constitution.
Intelligence increases the ability to learn and recall information. Increases aura by 10 for every 1 stat in Intelligence.
Wisdom allows the effective use of knowledge. Increases aura by 5 for every 1 stat in wisdom. Increases aura regeneration by 0.1 for every stat in Wisdom.
Aura Control allows for better control in using aura, dust and a semblance. Increases aura control by 0.01% for every 1 stat in aura control.
Luck determines the probability of events happening.
"Why doesn't luck have any immediate effects? Why does increasing reaction time mean? Is negative luck bad? Can I get more stats?" I questioned some things since I was confused by some of the words.
Luck doesn't have an immediate effect, because luck is bad and good at the same time. Negative luck doesn't only mean bad effects and good luck doesn't only mean good effects
"Can you give me examples," I ask pulling out the puppy dog eyes again.
With negative luck, you might end up in a bad situation, but afterward, you are stronger, because of it. With good luck, your parents may die and you inherited all of their money. It can either be good or bad luck depending on who you ask.
"So my bad luck isn't actually bad?" I ask hopefully. I know Qrow has really bad luck and he says it's the bane of his existence.
Depends on what the luck influences
"That isn't really helpful," I say to the box, "Are you going to answer my other questions?"
Only one. There are only two ways to gain stats. You can gain stats by either training or leveling up.
Before I could ask my question. The box answered.
To level up you need to slay or incapacitate Grimm or humans/fanus. Every time you level up you gain 10 status points. Each level is harder to get than the last. It is impossible to use status points gained during a fight and you must use all status points gained after a battle.
"Why do I have to do that?" I ask curiously.
Your semblance "The Gamer" only allows you to see what is already there in the form of what makes the most sense. This knowledge allows you to speed up the process of gaining power and skill. Have you ever seen someone suddenly gain a massive power boost to win a fight?
"Well no," I say hesitantly, "but people in the books suddenly gained massive boosts to beat the great evil."
Those books are mostly fake
"Really? Uuuh, are all of them fake," I plead searching and hoping for the answer of no.
No. Some people have the ability to gain power boosts in situations. This is most likely due to perks and traits. These can have the power to give power in specific situations. Say or think perks.
I spoke with confidence "Perks." A blue box appeared and I smiled.
Perks: Special bonuses for doing specific actions. Bonuses can be negative or positive.
Fate Seer: You have experienced a once in a lifetime experience and saw the fate of the world. With this knowledge, you can change it. Nothing holds you back and nothing can control you anymore.
Complete immunity to mental manipulation.
"Woah, was seeing the future really that rare?" I ask the screen curiously.
Yes, even with huntsman and huntresses long lifespans the chances of ever seeing one of these throughout their lifetime is 1/100000000000.
I had never seen that number in my life. It must have been rare.
Say or think traits
"Traits," I said.
Traits: Inborn abilities one gains from birth.
A Shining Soul: You were born from a powerful huntsman and a powerful huntress. As such you gain the benefits. Instead of regenerating health and aura by 0.01 per minute you regenerate 0.1 per minute. You also gain 100 aura per level instead of 10. The side effect is that your control of aura turns from 0.1% per point in aura control to 0.01% per point in aura control.
Oh yeah, Mom and Dad are the best. Next trait.
Silver-eyed Warrior: Have you ever wondered what Grimm fear? Well, they fear you or more specifically your genes. As a Silver-eyed Warrior, you gain the skill Silver Eyes. While fighting Grimm you gain a 10x bonus experience for levels and skill experience. However, due to the nature of Silver-eyed Warriors, you gain 1/10 the experience for skills and levels when fighting in a group.
That's so cool. I never thought Mom was this awesome. She's part of an ancient warrior bloodline and so am I. Though, why do I get less experience fighting in a group and what is a skill? Were the Silver-eyed warriors lonely? Moving on, I began reading the next trait and started crying.
Blood of a Crow: Your father, Qrow Branwen, has the blood of a crow in him. It grants him the ability to turn into a crow and makes his already bad luck worse. Now you have it too. You gain the skill Body of a Crow and your luck is permanently stuck at -1000.
Qrow's my father? Why has this been kept a secret from me? I thought it couldn't get worse. The next trait made my tears turn into waterfalls.
A Mother's Final Gift: Your mother, Summer Rose, was the kindest person on Remnant. In battle she could face almost any enemy, though, it wasn't every enemy. At her end, she met the greatest foe. With her dying breath, she used her semblance one last time. Even in death, she is still looking after you. You gain the skill Heart of a Maiden, Spirit of a Warrior, Body of the Undefeated.
Mom's dead. She can't be it's impossible! She's too strong to die! She… she… she… said she would come home. I barely read the next trait.
A True Hero: A true hero protects the innocent at their own cost. They take on burdens so others don't have to. You are a true hero. As such you gain the mastery skill of the perfect weapon for you and an experience boost in training aura. However, due to your nature, you don't wish for others to fight with you. You gain 1/10 the experience in skills and levels when fighting in a group. You gain Scythe Mastery.
Your mother loved you
The box tried cheering me up.
She cared for you
It wasn't working.
Even in death, she'll be watching, forever.
Maybe just a little but.
She gave you her strongest ability. A power to break past limits.
I started crying more. "Of course, she would," I sniffled. Summer is the nicest person on the planet.
Do you wish to know what her last thought was? Y/N
"Yes," I mumbled.
"I wish I could have told Ruby. Qrow may have even been a good father. I hope he takes care of her like a daughter. Damn… if only I could have been there longer. I just want to tell Ruby I love her more than anything in the world. I could give her one last gift… I'll give her my everything. My heart, my spirit, my body. She'll become invincible more invincible than me… yeah for her… my sweet daughter…"
"Thank you for telling me," I say quietly wiping away the tears on my pajamas.
Your welcome. Think or say skills
"Skills," I said silently.
Skills: Passive and/or active abilities that can be trained and used.
Level 1/1000 Aura Passive: For it is in passing we achieve immortality. Through this, we become a paragon of virtue and glory to rise above all, infinite in distance and unbound by death. I release your soul and by my shoulder protect thee. Although the meaning of aura has been lost in time the power of aura still remains.
1% Increase in all stats excluding luck.
1% of all damage taken is taken by aura. It can be altered or toggled.
5% Increased damage in all attacks.
10% Increase in health and aura regeneration when meditating.
Level 1/1000 Silver Eyes Passive/Active: The eyes of the greatest warriors the world had ever seen. Though the stories have been lost to time, the Silver-Eyed warriors have fought against the Grimm for centuries. They were peerless when fighting Grimm, but now none remain except you. Make your ancestors proud.
1% Damage increase against Grimm.
1% weakness effect against Grimm when looking at them. Higher-level Grimm may resist the effect.
When the Silver Eyes are activated completely obliterate all Grimm lower level than you. Some Grimm and Grimm higher level than you will resist, but still, take damage. 10,000 aura to activate.
Level 1/100 Body of Crow Active: Quote the raven, nevermore. Abiding by those words the person who gave you this failed in keeping this practice forgotten. Whether an accident or not the curse in disguise should have stayed dead. With the blood of a crow, you are cursed with horrible luck and a burning desire for revenge.
When activated you turn into a black crow. 100 aura to activate and 1 aura per minute to keep activated.
Level 100/100 Heart of a Maiden, Spirit of a Warrior, Body of the Undefeated Passive: This is your mother's last gift, make her proud.
With the heart of a maiden Aura's level cap has risen to 1000
With the spirit of a warrior Scythe Mastery's level cap has risen to 1000
With the body of the undefeated Silver Eye's level cap has risen to 1000
Level 1/1000 Scythe Mastery Passive: Anyone can handle a sword or gun, but it takes a truly talented person to handle a scythe and a genius to master one. It's a great coincidence that you are a genius.
5% Attack damage increase when using a scythe
5% Attack speed when using a scythe
"Woah, these skills are amazing," I stared in amazement, "Thanks Mom and Dad I guess. Wait, why do I have aura? I never unlocked it."
Due to intense psychological stress, your body unlocked your aura
I nodded pretending I understood. "Is this all?" I ask wondering if any more secrets will be revealed.
One last thing is available. Quests. Quests are tasks you can decide to complete if you want. There are rewards for completing quests. Depending on the difficulty the rewards will vary. Say quests to see all quests.
I spoke regaining a little more confidence, "Quests."
The Mystery of Vale's Destruction
You have seen the future and you do not like it. Nine years from now at the Vytal Festival a massive wave of Grimm came crashing down on Vale leaving little alive. What could have caused it? Was it planned? Can it be Stopped?
Requirements for Completion:
Figure out what caused the destruction of Vale: Incomplete
Figure out why Vale was destroyed: Incomplete
Stop Vale from being Destroyed: Incomplete
Rewards:
?
Before I could say anything the box interrupted me.
Tutorial completed
Waking up Ruby Rose
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And then I woke up in my bed. It was still night time even though it felt like days had passed. There were tear stains on my pillow and blankets, but I wasn't tired anymore.
I was going to try and go back to bed until I heard a growl. Looking out of the window I saw it. A single Beowolf outside of the house. It had a similar-looking tag above it.
Beowolf
Level 1
Hp: 74/130
This is bad. Really bad.