Leveling the playing field
"Well, I hope this works…" said Kisuke.
"Me too. Is there anyway you can help Argentine win?"
"Naturally; you didn't think I'd ever make a video game without Cheat Codes did you?" laughed Kisuke.
"But won't that make it unfair?" asked Kosuke.
"Actually, it'll keep Argentine's odds of beating Shadow on the same level as him. In other words, I'm making sure that Shadow doesn't break the rules to win. But if you're so concerned dad, I'll give Shadow the same number of codes as Argentine…"
"Why do I get the feeling that you're not telling us something?"
"Well, there is a catch."
"Is a good catch or bad?"
"Depends on your point of view…"
"What's the catch?"
"You'll see pretty soon enough… Hehehe."
"I almost feel sorry for Shadow…almost, but not quite!"
In the game, which Kisuke called "DigiWorld: Chaotic Angel," Shadow and Argentine waited for the signal. Kisuke briefly popped up on the vid screen to tell them the rules.Kosuke would be the referee and would deal out penalties and rewards for both players. He had Daisuke on the other computer to play Shadow, while he played Argentine.
"Before I forget, Daisuke, here are the cheat codes that you can use. Either you input them or he does. But I don't recommend using to many at once. That'll cause some major problems with the comp," said Kisuke. He had an evil glint in his eye. Daisuke knew that there was something more to the 'major problems' with the computer than meets the eye.
"Can you get on with this already?!"
"What's the matter, Shadow? Are ya nervous?" laughed Argentine evilly.
"Watch it Argentine…the main theme of this game is fair play and good sportsmanship. If you gloat at Shadow for struggling, you'll get into trouble not him!" warned Kisuke.
"I forgot about that part. My bad; may the best ego win!"
"Whatever…"
Before he started the game, he showed Daisuke how to upload all the cheat codes, and then did the same. This would make them available for both the gamer and the character."Let the game begin!" said Kisuke.
Level one…beat all opponents in the level to pass through…begin now!
"I'm ready to see who you have for level one pal. This is one of the few levels you didn't have my help with!"
"KYU!!!" cried a strange-looking rabbit creature.
"You've got to be joking. Rabbits?! I know you can do better than that Night!"
"I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Shadow. There's more to these fur balls than meets the eye!"
"All we have to do is beat these rabbit-things? This is way too easy…"
"Yo Argentine, ya ready for the first cheat code?" whispered Kisuke.
"What do I input?"
"StrwberryWizWings. That'll help you get through the rest of the level. Plus, it's an unknown bonus to the game!"
"Okay, I'm activating the code now…and done! So what happens next?"
"You'll see…"
A giant strawberry appeared close to the rabbit-creatures. They all had a 'heart symbol' above their heads after they polished off the berry. Then the screen read, "The creatures are grateful for your kindness. One of them wishes to join your group. Do you accept the offer?"
Kisuke clicked 'yes' and a new member entered his team. It read, "Wiz Pet" above the icon.
Meanwhile, on Daisuke's screen…
The screen read, "You have nearly driven all of the creatures to extinction. They resent you and will hinder your quest."
"Did you have to kill so many Shadow?!" griped Daisuke.
"It said that we had to beat all opponents in the level. So I followed instructions!"
A new message appeared on his screen. It read, "PhantomLoki wishes to have a chat open. Do you accept?"
Daisuke clicked yes, and then Shadow heard Argentine talk.
"It said you had to beat the opponents, NOT KILL THEM!!!"
"What's the difference between beating them and killing them? I followed the rules!"
"You're hopeless…" said PhantomLoki.
The voice from before came back.
PhantomLoki has passed the test. He is permitted to use the Wiz secret passage and bypass all monsters. MurderousShadow has angered the Wiz and must defeat all monsters before he can move on to the next level.
"Now look at what you've done!" griped Daisuke.