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Chapter 1: Be Prepared
Dumas was looking through the menu as Sinon was talking, "So, what stats do you specialize in?"
"Honestly, mainly speed. Though, I can still deal and take good damage. So, about average with speed in mind." He answered.
"What games did you play before this?"
"Just some fantasy game. My stats were transferred from there, so I don't have to worry about that."
"Huh. Anyways, what were you planning to buy?"
"Uh..." Not being a fan of guns really limits his opinions here. However, one item got his attention. "What's this?"
"That? People call it a beam saber or something like that. I wouldn't recommend it though."
"Why's that?"
"You have to get close for it to be any use. Though if your reflexes are good enough, you might be able to deflect a bullet or two."
Next thing she knew, he purchased it. A small robot came to deliver the purchase and handed it to him.
"Huh, thank you."
"Thanks for your purchase." The robot said before leaving.
"Well, hope you're good with it." She said with doubt.
He turned it on, a blue blade of light glowing from the handle. "Cool."
He then swung it a couple of times before examining it again, "No dagger, but this will do." Turning it off, he turns towards Sinon. "Anything else I need?"
"A gun, for one thing." Sinon pointed out.
Dumas was silent for a moment before answering, "No thanks. I feel uncomfortable with them."
"Wha-? You do realize you're playing a shooter!? With guns and everything!?"
Her reaction was understandable, she has not heard of anyone playing without guns in GGO.
"Doesn't mean I have to." He simply said in response.
"And would you like to say why?"
No response came from him, he simply looked away with a dark expression. She got the hint as she simply crossed her arms.
"Fine, but you're on your own."
Dumas looked back at her, "I know."
"Come on, I'll get you some gear to start with."
Dumas nodded in response, "Thank you."
"Anything you have in mind for battle attire?"
"Uh... I have a couple of ideas."
After making the purchases, the two walked out of the market as Dumas looked around.
"You ever get bored of this world? It's so... dead."
"That's what the Bullet of Bullets are for."
"The... what?"
She didn't respond back right away, making him look back at her. She was frozen with her eyes somewhere else.
"Hello?" He said to get her attention, only for her to suddenly snap back into reality.
"The sign ups are gonna end soon!" She yelled, pointing at the clock. "I knew I forgot something!"
"I apologize if I caused any trouble." He simply said, hoping it wasn't his fault.
"No, I just didn't keep track of time! Come on!"
She then grabbed his hand and pulled him along as they ran down the street.
"Where are we going!?"
"The governor's office! That's where the sign ups are! I just hope we'll make it in time!"
Up ahead, he sees what he did like, motorcycles. He then ran towards them, pulling on Sinon as they then hopped on one.
"I'll drive us over there! Hang on tight!"
"What!? Are you sure, they're very hard to-" A sudden thrust into acceleration cut her off as the vehicle went down the ramp nearby into traffic.
"Hard!? This is nothing! Like motorcycles back in the real world!"
"Technically, they're called buggies!" She then grabbed on to him as he turns to go around other vehicles in the way.
"Still, you exaggerate too much. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!" He then kicked it up a notch as the buggy sped down the road to their destination.
Done! Now we got equipment, weapons, and a bit of history about Dumas. Thanks for reading!