Here's the next chapter with some changes to the system and some important things to note! Enjoy!
Lincoln looked around, he was in the foyer of a mansion's front yard. The sky was cloudy and there was eerie blood red smoke all around. "What the hell…?" Lincoln muttered before a gale caught his attention. The source was the Black Summoner, standing on a lamp post. "Do you just like to stand up on high places or something?"
Seongon adjusted his glasses before he replied, "I just wanted to test you. Not only can you naturally use all four types of energy, but you somehow managed to simply, 'wander' into my Protected Space."
Lincoln looked around one last time before asking, "So what's up with this place?"
"It's a Special Protected Space, using a special type of summoning and the energy of a Protected Space. The House of the Dead." Lincoln suddenly got a notification as Seongon was talking.
[You Have Entered The Dungeon; House of the Dead!]
[Defeat the Dungeon Boss for Rewards!]
'Dungeon? Not Instant Dungeon? Dammit! That means escaping will be impossible.' Lincoln thought before speaking. "So I'm guessing by the name that
The Black Summoner nodded, "Correct. This Protected Space is one that I use to collect spirits. Inside this space, Spirits created from the creator's ability are formed into Zombies. Meaning they are not created from nothing."
'Why… Is he telling me this…? From spirits to zombies, I'm guessing Spirits get turned into other monsters too.' Lincoln thought as a bead of sweat formed on his brow from hearing groans in the distance.
Then in a flash, Seongon vanished and reappeared on ground level this time with a zombie in his clenched hand, holding it by the neck. Lincoln flinched as the Black Summoner held the zombie forward, "Tell me, 'Gamer'. What Level is this Zombie?"
'Looks like he knows my ability… Crapbaskets…' Lincoln thought before looking at the
{LV 15, Mr. Zombie}
"LV 15. About 10 Levels higher than mine…" Lincoln answered as he stepped away when the zombie began reaching for him. 'The fuck is the Mr. for?'
Seongon was silent for a moment before speaking, "I see…" Then in a single twitch, the Black Summoner crushed Mr. Zombie's neck, but it didn't die, it just fell limp. "I broke its vertebrae so it's paralyzed from the neck down. Finish it off with Mana. Just do what you did when you created a Protected Space."
Lincoln looked at Seongon with a confused look as to how he knew about him learning about Protected Spaces. Lincoln held out his hand, making a finger gun but energy flared from his palm as he spoke, "Mana Power Attack!" and then-
*BOOM!*
The energy blew up in his hands. "Argh!" Lincoln exclaimed.
[You've Lost 50 HP!]
"Ow! Dammit! That really stings!" Lincoln exclaimed while shaking his hand.
"Mana. Power Attack…?" Seongon repeated with a monotone voice.
"First. Fuck. Right Off! Second. Shut Up!" Lincoln yelled back in anger. He then focused again, this time with an open palm. 'Let's try actually making an attack first.' Lincoln focused his Mana into his hand again, the mana then gathered into a ball, the odd thing that stood out to Lincoln was that the ball didn't have a blue hue to it's outer parts like normal mana in games and anime. The mana ball in Lincoln's hand had a black hue to its outer
[A New Skill Is Created Through A Specific Action!]
[Mana Bomb (Active) LV 1 EXP: 0.0%]
[A skill that attacks by emitting mana. Attack power increases by INT. Current Range 10m.]
Lincoln launched the Mana Bomb at Mr. Zombie. The glowing ball of pure mana streaked through the air and collided with the disabled zombie, tearing it apart in a spectacular explosion. Shards of rotten flesh and bone rained down upon the ground as Mr. Zombie's remains scattered across the ground before dissipating into a black smoke.
[Level Increased By 1]
[You Got 10 Status Points]
[Level Increased By 1]
[You Got 10 Status Points]
[Level Increased By 1]
[You Got 10 Status Points]
Lincoln thought, 'I haven't even looked at my quest rewards yet… And already I'm level 8…'
'Looks like there are still remnants of the Black Dragon's Soul inside, that confirms it then. He's the original owner of the Black Dragon's Soul… Maybe… I've come another step closer to curing my daughter… I'll do whatever it takes…!' Seongon thought before raising his hand and breaking the Protected Space, revealing them to be in a deep forest, Lincoln recognized it as the public park. "Become stronger and take back what was taken from you." Seongon stated before vanishing into a black cloud.
"... THE HELL DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?!" Lincoln yelled.
"Create I.D." Lincoln created an Instant Dungeon, or Protected Space, as he trudged through the forest. "Escape I.D." The Loud boy stated as he dispersed the Instant Dungeon. After Seongon left him in this forest, he was forced to walk all the way back to get out, he wasn't even sure how the Black Summoner managed to get him all the way out here. His phone's GPS told him that he was in a forest outside of Royal Woods. So Lincoln had been creating and escaping Instant Dungeons as he walked back to town. "Create I.D." Lincoln created an Instant Dungeon as he trudged through the forest. "Escape I.D." The Loud boy stated as he dispersed the Instant Dungeon.
[Level of Making Instant Dungeon Increased By 1!]
[Currently Available I.D. List;]
[Empty I.D. - Monsters; None]
[Slime I.D. - Monsters; Slimes]
[Goblin I.D. - Monsters; Goblins]
[Combined I.D. - Monsters; All Available Monsters]
[Level of Escaping Instant Dungeon Increased By 1!]
"Oh, cool. I guess I can level up with those." Lincoln stated before remembering his Quest Rewards. "Oh, right those. Open Quest and Hidden Quest Rewards."
[Quest Complete!]
[Rewards Earned!]
[You Got 500 EXP. Points!]
[Increase in closeness with Dad!]
[Bonus!]
[Increase in closeness with Luna, Lynn, & Lisa!]
[Hidden Quest Complete!]
[Rewards Earned!]
[You Got 40,000 EXP. Points!]
[You Got $500!]
[You Got a Key to "The Goblin King's Fort" Dungeon!]
[1 Level Up]
[You Got 10 Status Points]
[Level Increased By 1]
[You Got 10 Status Points]
Lincoln opened his stats screen and used his points.
[Name: Lincoln Loud]
[Occupation The Gamer]
[Level: LV 10]
[EXP To Next Level: 45%]
[HP: 600]
[SP: 700]
[MP: 700]
[Strength: 26]
[Agility: 25]
[Intelligence: 30]
[Willpower: 21]
[Status Points: 20]
[Cash: $516.54]
A/N: I am changing how the Stat System Works, Cause I didn't wanna try making a super complex system. I will put Lincoln's stats how they were at the end of the first chapter in this new format at the end of this one. As well as his current stats.
Lincoln groaned at the new system that the writer had placed but accepted it. Just less headache for him to deal with. He put 5 points into HP giving him [HP 1100], then 5 points into SP & MP each giving him [SP 1200] & [MP 1200] each. He placed his last points into Strength putting it at 25. Lincoln then took out the Dungeon Key he gained. "Analyze."
[Key to "The Goblin King's Fort" Dungeon]
[Use this key on a door to a large building to be transported to the Goblin King's Fort, a Dungeon that can only be escaped after defeating the Boss.]
[Required Level 20]
"So it's like a key to a real Dungeon," exclaimed Lincoln. His eyes widened at the thought of embarking on an adventure to a higher level dungeon, but disappointment soon set in when he noticed that the required level was 20, far above his current abilities. Determined to become stronger and reach that level, Lincoln declared, "I'll have to train and improve my skills." He knew he couldn't return home now - not without completing this quest.
As he continued through the dense forest, Lincoln's mind raced with thoughts of how to prepare for his journey. He remembered the four types of Energy he could channel: Mana, Psychic Energy, Aura, and Spirit. With a deep breath, he decided to focus on creating new Skills for each type, determined to be fully prepared for whatever awaited him in the Instant Dungeons. His attention then shifted towards mastering his Psychic Energy. Lincoln looked at a rock, deciding to focus on trying to move it.
With a deep breath, Lincoln focused his gaze on the small stone that lay a few feet away. He could feel the psychic energy within him bubbling, eager to be unleashed. Closing his eyes, he imagined a connection forming between him and the rock. He pushed, prodded, and finally flung the energy towards it.
[Psychokinesis (Active) LV 1 EXP: 0.0%]
[A skill that allows one to move objects with their mind. Strength is determined by INT. Current weight limit: 50lbs]
The rock shuddered, quivered and then rose in the air. A triumphant grin spread across Lincoln's face as he expertly maneuvered it around before setting it back down gently. "This... is incredible." He mused aloud. The thrill of using his mind to move objects was a powerful one.
Lincoln was at a loss for any new ideas regarding Spirit Energy, so he made the decision to continue on to something else. Next was Aura. Lincoln knew it was tied to one's physical existence – strength, resilience, speed. As such, he opted for a weapon skill for the first one.
The thought of forming a weapon out of Aura sparked excitement in him. He knew it would be a powerful asset in any combat situation. With determination, he closed his eyes and focused all his energy into his hand, curling his fingers into a tight fist before slowly extending two fingers. A surge of energy coursed through his body as he visualized the shape and weight of the weapon he wanted to create. The air around him crackled with electricity, and a shimmering black light began to form between his fingertips. Gradually, the light grew and solidified into a aura sword that seemed to pulse with power. Satisfied with his creation, he opened his eyes and beheld the impressive weapon he had crafted with his own Aura. Ready to be wielded in battle at a moment's notice.
[Aura Blade (Active) LV 1 EXP: 0.0%]
[A skill that forms a weapon from the user's Aura. The size, strength, and sharpness of the weapon increases on the user's STR and WILL. Current length: 1 meter.]
Lincoln opened his eyes to see a thin blade of golden energy extending from his outstretched fingers. It glowed intensely and hummed with contained power. "Yes!" He whispered, a triumphant grin on his face. He practiced swings in the air, watching the blade cut through the space in front of him with ease.
Then Lincoln was reminded of Hunter x Hunter, Gon Freecss had a similar move Jajanken; Scissors. "Rename Aura Blade to Jajanken; Scissors." Lincoln stated. Suddenly, the screen for Aura Blade popped up followed by the Skill's name being changed to Jajanken; Scissors. "Cool, I can do that." Lincoln exclaimed.
Lincoln then got into a similar stance to Gon's, with one hand over a closed fist, ready to be thrown. "First... Comes Rock!" Lincoln announced before charging Aura into his fist.
[A̶u̶r̶a̶ ̶F̶i̶s̶t̶ - Jajanken; Rock (Active) LV 1 EXP: 0.0%]
[A skill that concentrates Aura into one's fist, significantly enhancing punching power. The impact and strength of the punch increases based on the user's STR and WILL.]
"Ja... Jan... Ken... ROCK!" Lincoln shouted, throwing his charged fist forward. Instead of contacting an enemy, however, his fist merely punched through the air, leaving behind a rush of energy that rippled through the trees around him. Leaves fluttered down as Lincoln lowered his hand, chest heaving with excitement.
"Next let's try making Jajanken; Paper! I should make" Lincoln exclaimed, his nerdy nature shining as he got into his stance again. "First Comes Rock!" Lincoln recited, this time not charging his aura into his fist, but focusing his energy towards the palm of his other hand. He was about to form a new skill, replicating the move Gon Freecss used in the anime series he enjoyed. The energy pooled at his palm, swirling and coalescing into a small ball.
[A̶u̶r̶a̶ ̶B̶a̶l̶l̶ - Jajanken; Paper (Active) LV 1 EXP: 0.0%]
[A skill that concentrates Aura into one's palm, creating a projectile burst of energy. The size, speed and impact of the projectile increases based on the user's STR and WILL.]
"Ja... Jan... Ken... ROCK!" Lincoln shouted as he thrust his hand forward, launching the orb of aura from his palm. The orb flew through the air with a speed that surprised even Lincoln. It glowed brightly, illuminating the surrounding trees before it collided with a tree trunk and exploded in a shower of wooden shards and leaves.
"Damn..." Lincoln breathed, staring at the raw power he had just demonstrated. He was getting better at this, much better than he anticipated. The exhilaration from using his energy so effectively made him feel invincible. He quickly slapped himself for thinking he was invincible. "Remember, cockiness can be the downfall of kings."
Next up was Spirit Energy, which Lincoln understood was connected to one's spiritual being - their mental strength, willpower, and healing powers. Lincoln decided to try his hand at learning healing magic, wanting to be prepared for any situation that may arise. With closed eyes, he honed in on his Spiritual Energy, feeling it move within him like a calm wind. However, nothing seemed to happen. Curiously, he looked at his hands and wondered if this was because he already had full HP.
Creating an Aura Blade, Lincoln placed his palm against it and slit open his hand. There was an intense sting before his [Gamer's Body] nullifed the pain and left only the wound, he had lost around 30 HP for cutting himself. "Glad to see this blade is sharp." Lincoln muttered before closing his eyes and focused on controlling his Spiritual Energy.
With every beat of his heart, Lincoln could feel the energy humming in him, pulsing rhythmically with his life force. He directed the energy to his wounded hand. He visualized it as a soothing breeze that cooled and comforted, a salve that mended and renewed. He imagined the energy seeping into his wound, knitting the skin and muscle back together, leaving no trace of the injury behind.
[Spiritual Healing (Active) LV1 EXP: 0.0%]
[A skill using Spirit Energy to heal wounds. The healing speed and amount rely on the user's INT and WILL. Current Healing Rate: 10 HP per minute.]
Lincoln opened his eyes to see his hand completely healed without any scar or sign of previous injury. The discomfort was gone as if he had never cut himself. "Incredible," he breathed out, flexing his healed hand. Looking at his status, he saw that he had regained the 30 HP he had lost.
Satisfied, Lincoln decided for a ranged skill, and decided to be a weeb, he wanted to try making the Spirit Gun from Yu Yu Hakusho. His last attempt with Mana failed and got him blasted with his own attack, so he was sure this would work.
With a determined look on his face, Lincoln extended his right arm, fingers curled around an invisible trigger. He concentrated all his Spirit Energy into the tip of his index finger, feeling the energy surge and pool in that area. A pulsating sphere of ethereal blue energy formed at his fingertip, growing brighter and more solid with each passing second.
[Spirit Gun (Active) LV 1 EXP: 0.0%]
[A skill that shoots a concentrated bullet of Spirit Energy from the user's index finger. The size, speed, and impact of the projectile increase based on the user's INT and WILL. Current Projectile Size: Small. Projectile Speed: Moderate.]
Biting back a triumphant grin, Lincoln took aim at a tree far off in the distance. "Spirit Gun!" he shouted as he mimicked pulling a trigger. The ball of energy shot from his fingertip with blinding speed, streaking across the forest like a comet before smashing into the tree with a resounding crash.
Lincoln walked up to the tree and examined it closely, noticing the signs of damage. It appeared that someone had fired a shot at it, leaving a small but noticeable hole. "It may not be strong now, but I bet it will pack a punch once I level it up." Lincoln was happy with his current set of skills.
"Now… Time to Grind Levels!" Lincoln excitedly announced before falling flat on his face. "I… Didn't… Notice… How low… My SP & MP… Were…" Lincoln gasped out with his face against the dirt.
To Be Continued…
That's all for this chapter, I am aware of how rushed this feels, that's because of three things;
1. I am terrible with pacing and have needed an editor to properly help with my pacing issues. Any good editors are welcome to sign up. Also, I need an editor to help rewrite the first two chapters to fit the current system I'm using.
2. The Gamer Webtoon has A LOT to go through and as you can tell, for those who know about the Webtoon, I'm going in my own direction with this story. So I'm constantly changing and fixing things to try and make a consistent world, but I'm not a foreshadowing god like Eiichiro Oda.
3. The Gamer Webtoon, for those that have read it, is also fast paced.
HP: Health points, represents how much health one has. Once someone's HP reaches zero, they die. (Despite its name, it does not consider health problems like illnesses.) Can be increased by 100 per point into HP.
SP: Spirit Points, used for Aura and Spirit Abilities. Can be increased by 100 per point into SP.
MP: Mental points, used to cast Spells and using Psychic Powers. Can be increased by 100 per point into MP.
Strength: Increases physical strength, possibly increases HP regeneration rate as well.
Agility: Increases overall speed and evasiveness.
Intelligence: Increases Spell Damage, Psychic Skill Power, learning speed, and memory.
Willpower: Increases SP & MP regeneration. Increases strength of Spirit and Aura Skills. Increases the strength of the Gamer's Will.
*****
Linc's starting Stats.
[Name: Lincoln Loud]
[Occupation The Gamer]
[Level: LV 5 8 10]
[EXP To Next Level: 15%]
[HP: 200 400 600]
[SP: 200 400 700]
[MP: 200 400 700]
[Strength: 10 25 30]
[Agility: 20 25]
[Intelligence 15 20]
[Willpower: 20 21]
Linc's Current Stats.
[Name: Lincoln Loud]
[Occupation The Gamer]
[Level: LV 10]
[EXP To Next Level: 45%]
[HP: 1100]
[SP: 1200]
[MP: 1200]
[Strength: 35]
[Agility: 20]
[Intelligence: 35]
[Willpower: 21]
[Status Points: 0]
[Cash: $502.67]
That's all! Bye!
