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Chapter 15: Housing and Saving
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That spar with Shiranui had put things into perspective. I am doing just fine against the Dark Kingdom, but the 'growth rate' when handling entities that went deep into demonic powers and supernatural bullshit was still off for me.
That's not to say that the Sailor Scouts were weaker, but that was a statement that can only be made when they were at full force. And that was going to demand them a few more seasons before they can go full power on some bastards. At this point, their control was limited- and I couldn't blame them for the slow growth rate considering the energy of a full planet would be difficult to fully harness with minimal training and mostly field experience fueling the process.
And while the Sailor Moon's power scale was somewhat following a curve, the one in the Taimaninverse didn't. Everyone had a set power level, many were strong, others were cunning, and normally you tend to go blind due to how many unknown powerful beings exist within that verse.
Hell, someone like Edwin Black who was meant to be DIO but with Killer Queen: Another One Bites the Dust power is no longer in the Top Ten dangerous monsters with how many other creatures keep popping up in Taimanin RPGx. So, I established a single point to overcome most of the issues up ahead: I needed to gain independence... as Moon Knight.
I couldn't exactly go and ask my parents to have my own place to stay. I was 'too young' to be even considering that. But taking notes of all circumstances and how easy it was for my negligence in having my own base away from my home leading to someone to track me down and cause me issues... I decided it was best to explore that path.
My plan was set around three steps, and a Quest appeared right as I signed those down on my journal.
- How to: Moon Cave -
Difficulty: 1 of 5
Conditions:
-Buy an Empty Warehouse;
-Learn one of the Technical Building-based Skills and raise it to LVL. 30;
-Use the rest of the budget to buy items meant for training;
Time Limit:
-None;
Reward:
-1000 EXP;
-Unlock: Moon Cave (New Primary Base)
-Obtain Skill: ?
Failure:
-None;
I nodded along the rewards, having an idea on how to do the first step. The other two were, however, true pains in the butt. The second one was a time-consuming step, while the third one was about me juggling with the money I had saved up after going through a few crime-stopping sprees.
I knew I could technically get it done, but it was the sort of tedious activity that was going to take attention from me away from other things. And that was generally how I would end up with some unwarranted developments I should keep my attention on. Which is why I was glad that the weekend should be devoid of any troubles in the Sailor Moon front, giving me the chance to fully dive into the world of 'home-creation'.
I was lucky enough to find a book shop open on the weekend, bought some books about house-related crafting and I was pleasantly reminded that the Game was not limited to just me learning how to fight as I learned an extra Skill while I was reading about woodwork. All the while also adding more of the same stuff since I told my parents I was going through a 'solo study session'. With Usagi out to have a picnic with Rei and Ami, I didn't have to feel bad for not including her into this.
(Crafting - Lvl. 42) - Your ability in Crafting is 'Impressive'. You can currently produce easily Items of Rare Quality within the proper resources.
DING! You reached LVL.30 of an INT-based Skill. Receive +3 INT!
(Japanese Language - LVL.82/100) - Your capacity to understand basic Japanese, both verbal and written. Current Level allows for High School-tier understanding.
DING! You reached LVL.80 of an INT-based Skill. Receive +8 INT!
(English Language - LVL.64/100) - Your capacity to understand basic English, both verbal and written. Current Level allows for Middle School-tier understanding.
DING! You reached LVL.60 of an INT-based Skill. Receive +6 INT!
INT: 117
It also helped that I stumbled on a booklet explaining HEMA, or Historical European Martial Arts, which is a special Sword Style meant to 'simplify' the way Medieval and Renaissance soldiers and knights used swords. It wasn't a normal doctrine like many others due to the 'style' not being properly codified, but it allowed a close-to-accurate take on how people using European-based blades. Such as my Moon Sword.
(HEMA - LVL.21/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ HEMA in combat. +21% ATK Boost while using a proper Weapon and HEMA-related Stances.
DING! You reached LVL.20 of an ATK-based Skill. Receive +2 ATK!
ATK: 200
DING! You reached ATK = 200! Skill Upgraded: Bulk Up EX1!
(Bulk Up EX1) - Spending half of your Max SP, obtain a 300% Boost on your Stats for 10 min.
All in all, a nice discovery as the Crafting skill didn't just help me making small object, but also building parts for houses within the current level I got it up to. It was a lengthy session, but I was pleased with the end result and I was in a relatively good mood as I went out for a patrol. It got late enough and I went through dinner, so I was good to go and see if I could increase my budget some more to be able to handle the various criminal issues afflicting Tokyo.
I was two hours into the business when I was forced to stop at the sight of an explosion happening in the distance. Usually, that was the sign that something big was going on, and, to an extent, I was right. Right as I came close enough to see what was going on, another explosion, this one quite close, caused something- no, someone to be flung on the side, soon rolling onto the rooftop.
I frowned as I saw two kids, one around my age and one younger, currently recoiling, the tallest unconscious from the look of it, while the youngest trying to shake their sibling awake. I turned to the source of chaos, and I was looking at the edgiest ninja one could find.
Black armored suit with red details, a red oni mask that only showed his spiky black hair, and several caped dark ghost guarding his flanks. I didn't need to think too much to know this was a bad guy. And that I had to help these two. Despite the super-edgy guy giving the assumption of him being super-strong, I could tell he was nowhere near as strong and experienced as Shiranui.
Not when a few explosives and smoke 'nades were enough to create a distraction for me to move in and take thse two away. It was right as I rushed to settle the tallest over my right shoulder and the smallest one on my left arm that these two looked quite familiar. And their stats confirmed my suspicions.
Fuuma Tokiko
HP: 34/320
Age: 12
Fuuma Kotaro
HP: 120/120
Age: 7
I know this may not sound much, but the little boy that was crying onto my shoulder as I proceeded to rush over the city with my hook and cape was none other than the guy that would become the main protagonist of Taimanin RPGx. I was a bit confused by the ages, or the fact that this situation fell right within the 'aftermath' of the so-called 'Fuuma Rebellion'.
Once a prestigious and leading clan in Gosha, the Fuuma Clan started to lose pieces along the years until the previous leader, these two's father, proved to be the most idiotic cretin of them all and tried to use Demonic allies to destroy the Igawa Clan and those that were threatening the 'balance'. The bastard is dead, but some of the more radical Igawa Elders couldn't stop to just the ringleaders- the kids had to go too in ther minds.
So, once again, my good will was taking me into a rather dangerous spot. One that involved me helping potential 'traitors'. From what I remember of this particular event, it was expected by Igawa Asagi to intercept this situation and deal with it herself but... now I was on the run, the two kids with me, and I had no clue where I was meant to take them to keep them safe.
Not back at home- I was literally doing a Quest to not get that sort of attention there but...
Ugh, I hope this is not going to backfire on me!
To my relief, Lilim was at home in her tiny but safe flat. The girl had been doing her homework when we arrived through her open window. Despite the unfamiliar setting for the boy, little Kotaro was quick to press me on the very thing that concerned him the most.
"I-is Tokiko-nee dying?"
I was actually surprised by that blunt question, having just now finished setting Tokiko on Lilim's bed. "She's currently weak, but no. She's stable now."
"T-That monster said that- that anyone that got hit by him would die," He sobbed, holding close to the girl. "I-I can't lose her too."
I nodded slowly. "I can assure you she is fine. Just weak and in need of rest. And you need that too."
"I-I am fine-" He tried to rebuke, only for a yawn to escape his lips mid-retort. He flushed at the embarrassing noise, but I smiled behind the mask.
"Get to sleep, Kotaro. Your sister will be taken care properly. I promise you that."
He perked at this, realizing that I knew his name despite him not introducing himself.
"Who are you?"
My smile widened.
"I am Moon Knight."
AN
Thus two new responsibilities tag along. Lil' Tokiko and Lil' Kotaro!
Next time... the first lemon of this story!
GAME STATS!
Name: Tsukino Shingo
LVL. 22
Age: 10
EXP: 40/380
Title: Princess Serenity's Otouto
Money: 14.000YHP: 1760/1760
SP: 360/360
MP: 100/100
ATK: 200 (285)
DEF: 96 (136,8)
INT: 117 (166,7)
LCK: 29 (41,3)
PASSIVE SKILLS
(Gamer's Body) - Your body follows game logic.
(Gamer's Mind) - Your mental factors follow game logic- your thoughts are protected by this skill's effect.
(Human Being - 10YO Child) - You are recognized by laws and people as a child due to your young age. Add a +25% ATK Boost to Sneak Attacks, +45 SP/min Recharge, Add a -75% Price Reduction to Learning-related events.
(Moon Dynasty - False) - Some members of your family are reincarnations to the Moon Dynasty of the First Millenium, while you are not. Receive a +5% ATK Boost while using Moon Magic attacks.
(Healthy Body - LVL.17) - Your Body is the Temple of your Mind. +42,5% Boost to all Stats. (This skill will evolve the more HP you have.)
(Ethereal Mind - LVL.1) - Your Mind is the Truth of your Body. Unlocks Mana Points (MP): 100/100 . (This skill will evolve every 50 INT you have after 100.)
(Physical Endurance - LVL.49) - Your capacity to endure attacks is increased by 49%. (This skill will evolve the more DEF you have.)
(Learning Capacity - LVL.77) - Learning-related events have a -77% Price Reduction. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)
(Japanese Language - LVL.82/100) - Your capacity to understand basic Japanese, both verbal and written. Current Level allows for High School-tier understanding.
(English Language - LVL.64/100) - Your capacity to understand basic English, both verbal and written. Current Level allows for Middle School-tier understanding.
(Language Switch) - You are able to switch Languages among those you know. Current Languages: Japanese (Main), English.
(Natural Scientist (Earth) - LVL.44/100) - Your capacity to understand Natural Science. Current Level allows for Middle School-tier, granting you a +44% ATK Boost when facing animals known to Earth.
(Chemistry- LVL.64/100) - Your capacity to understand Chemistry. Current Level allows for Late Middle School-tier, granting you a +64% Boost to Chemical Production.
(Explosive Specialist - LVL.56/100) - Your capacity to understand Craftmanship. Current Level allows for Starting Explosive Researcher, granting you a +56% Boost to Explosive Compounds' Production.
(Detection - LVL.7) - You can now see some people and enemies' HPs and LVLs. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)
(Bloodlust Detection - LVL.3) - You can now perceive when people are directing bloodlust in your general direction. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)
(Fencing - LVL.45/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ Fencing in combat. +45% ATK Boost while using a proper Weapon and Fencing Stance.
(Medicine - LVL.36/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ Medical Knowledge. +36% Effect Boost for Healing Items you consume or create.
(Boxing EX1 - LVL.5/100) - Your capacity to practice Boxing at an Above-Human Level. 110% Boost to your ATK when using the Boxing Style.
(Taekwondo - LVL.57/100) - Your capacity to practice Taekwondo. 85,5% Boost to your ATK when using the Taekwondo Style.
(Moon Knight Mask - LVL.1) - You can now transform the Paladin of the Moon. Current addition to the suit:
-+ 1/3DEF;
-Unlimited Moon Cutters (Throwable Objective- Damage = ATK/10);
-Moon Hook (Max. Range = 23m);
- Small-grade Explosive spheric bombs (Throwable Objective- Damage = ATKx2);
- Moon Blowgun (Long-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = Inflict one of 5 Sleep Token to enemies with equal or superior level; Inflict Sleep Status to enemies with lower level.);
-Fake Moon Sword (Short-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = When in use, you obtain a +25 ATK bonus; A Spirit is currently inhabiting it...);
(Magical Shield - LVL.1/100) - Your intelligence improves your inner magical understanding. Current Level allows for 50BP (Barrier Points).
(Trapper - LVL.7/100) - Your ability to create effective traps. Current level boosts traps' effectiveness by 7%.
(Crafting - Lvl. 42) - Your ability in Crafting is 'Impressive'. You can currently produce easily Items of Rare Quality within the proper resources.
(HEMA - LVL.21/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ HEMA in combat. +21% ATK Boost while using a proper Weapon and HEMA-related Stances.
ACTIVE SKILLS
(Sprint - LVL.35) - Use SPs to increase your speed by 35%. Price: 10 SP per Minute. (This skill will evolve the more SP you have.)
(Focus Attack - LVL.17) - Use SPs to deliver a boosted attack. Price: 20 SP per hit. (This skill will evolve the more ATK you have.)
(Focus Defense - LVL.9) - Use SPs to increase your guard's defense by 9%. Price: 20 SP per Minute. (This skill will evolve the more DEF you have.)
(Bulk Up EX1) - Spending half of your Max SP, obtain a 300% Boost on your Stats for 10 min.