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Log 1 : < B.Wayne>
Bruce stared at the body of Damian, lying peacefully in his bed.
Again
It has been a week since the announcements about Sword Art Online being compromised that trapped thousands of people in the game. Upon investigation with Tim and Victor, they know that there nothing they can do about the situation since the server is heavily guarded by multiple learning AI, those AI that keeps the players in the game and keeps them alive.
The first-week people started to be restless about their loved ones being trapped in the game, it quickly became panic when the body counts begin to rise upon knowing the players that committed suicides as a means to escape but they died instead of logging off.
Ever since Bruce landed in Japan, he Immediately takes action and prepares to settle in Japan to investigate for himself. Preparations are made such as organizing the Safehouse they are stationed in, hiring a caregiver for Damian in their stay, and Bruce taking a break from being the CEO of Wayne Enterprises, A Break not retirement. Period.
To the populous, the 22-year-old Damian Wayne had been out of commission for unknown reasons. There are theories around that says he might have an accident, or he survive in an assassination, one thing is sure that sources say that Damian Wayne was last seen in Japan. It is announced that Bruce Wayne arrives in the country to personally take his son to another country for his safety and recovery. To please the public Mr. Wayne only took a personal interview for Lois Lane-Kent and Tim handles Vicki Vale.
But the truth is that they never left the country because Damian is a Player of the Death Game SAO. A Beta-tester to be specific. One of the one hundred beta-testers that were fooled and used for the game's needs.
Tim took charge of Wayne Enterprises as the main CEO while updates are given to Bruce. Bruce is to be present in a bi-monthly report by video conferences. Clark is asked (ahem -again- ahem) to pretend to be Batman in some nights, he’s very convincing. Dick with Barbara and Kori’s help maintained a balance to be in Gotham and Bludhaven, they dropped in sometimes with the Titans. Jason and Stephanie keep the gangs in line and keeping tabs on the Rouges.
As of now, the Sirens are not much to be dangerous since Harley broke up completely with Joker. Selina is part of the Batfam, and occasionally Batwoman and Signal drop by and Alfred is the one who keeps their heads above water with the help of Jim, Leslie, and Aunt Agatha Wayne.
After days of arrangements and meetings with the customs and Japanese public officers, it is safe to keep this event quiet from the world at large. Bruce agreed to keep things quiet if they agree to have HIM completely involved in saving the SAO Players.
The officials are reluctant to have him on board at first until he proves to them that Bruce is not the Air-headed careless multi-millionaire playboy as said in the tabloids, he is dangerous due to his hidden talents such as coding, investigational skills, and his other many unknown skills. Count on the influence he has as a Wayne, and he did supply the Justice League not just the American branch but the whole world itself including the Japanese branch.
When it comes to his sons, He will do everything in his power to keep them all safe even if he failed.
But Why?
Why Damian? Why his son again?!
How could he let this happened the second time?
First, Ten years ago Dick with the Original Team after that simulation gone wrong, Now this?!
He should have said No to Damian’s involvement and fought harder against it!
He should have known better!
He should have been with Damian in Japan!
He should have looked at this deeply!
He should have investigated it even further with Damian’s reports in his beta testing period!
He is Batman for christ's sake! He has to find a solution to this BULLSHIT!
And he called himself a father. What a Joke.
Bruce stopped his inner turmoil before it becomes more destructive. Damian needs his help, to be on the outside. Decode the Cardinal System encryptions and helping out the families and loved ones of the SAO Players also supplying resources to the government and the game itself.
Damian experienced the freedom he can achieve to be a child ever since Thalia gave Damian to him. He learned to have friends, to smile, to blend in, and be a civilian. Damian made him proud even if they did start out wrong and awkward like the loons they are. He learned how to stand up for his own beliefs that defy Thalia's. That family as a Wayne is Everything.
Memory after memory of His family came at him.
Alfred as his father that no one can ever change that truth. Thomas will always be a dad.
Dick as the oldest brother and a father himself, is the person Bruce wanted to be. Brave, Amazing, and Good.
Jason shows him how to be himself and what the real problems are. Fearless, Bold, and Outspoken.
Tim is always a strong believer, If only he believes in himself. Intuitive, Selflessness, and Passionate
Barbara
Cass
Stephanie
Selina
Duke
Damian
...
...
Oh Damian, That spitfire of a boy who challenges everyone, Now is the Most Compassionate, Graceful, and Courageous young man after everything he has been through.
How EVERYONE has been through...
He can never find a different family like his home again. He will never change that for the world and he will stand up to protect them all as long as he live.
Taking a deep breath, and slowly releases it. He needs a clear mind if he wants to help his son out. Now the Damian has grown throughout the years of being Robin and is about to embrace his new identity.
But the structure and function of the NerveGear are surprisingly superior for something that is a gaming console. Its Full Dive comprehends the human brain much deeper. Reports said that This technology could interpret brain waves into actions, but also send signals to be interpreted by the brain as well. That is directing sight, feel, hearing, smell, and taste. Kawahara described a world with a device that emulated the feelings of the real world. A player could feel the heat on their skin radiating from the sunlight due to the Nerve Gear sending the signals to the brain to sense it. With that being said, this is the simulation all over again. If Sword Art Online is not a death game, based upon Damian’s previous reports it will become the most successful technology of the generation. For that to be a consumer product for 10,000 people is an impressive feat.
Thankfully, there is a way to see Damian inside the game. Victor came up with an idea and uploaded a controlled AI program by Tim’s design to follow Damian around inside SAO, they modify a few programs so that the bird blends in the game. A simple little robin with the muted colors of Red, Yellow, and Green, they hope that the bird finds Damian in there first before anything happens to him. In sometime Bruce can control the little bird just to guide Damian in his dark times.
Maybe this time Bruce can be Damian's Robin .
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To celebrate a new year guess I’m gonna publish this. So what better way to celebrate this, than having the family together.
Introducing the Wayne Family…
AN: Time To leave 2020 behind and welcome the New year 2021! Stay safe everyone! Happy Holidays!
(Comment any suggestions Here)
Status Online: Chapter 2: Red Valkyrie
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Namimori, Japan
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“Thanks again Kyoya-san. Though, you didn’t have to do this much in the first place. We can find an apartment ourselves you know.” The young black-haired woman tells her older cousin.
She visited Kagami who is now a Dojo Master. They hang out a lot in the country visiting place to place and teaching Marinette how to speak Japanese. When she talks about her trip to her parent her mother suggested her to visit a bit for her Maman’s Godson.
Kyoya Hibari is the one who assisted her and Kagami from the train station. Well, if you can look past his gang of older men who are delinquents. But turns out, they are all just sweethearts that carried the women’s luggage. Kagami insisted she carries her weapon Which will be cleared by the Disciplinary Committee while Marinette for her handbag and her Precious Gaming Set.
“Hn, This is one of the safest living spaces in Namimori,” Kyoya replied. They arrive at the apartment nearby the Hibari compound. After all, his omnivore of a cousin is not as insane as the people in this place. Kyoya expects her to fight or at least protect herself but her aura is purely orange and energetic, she is presenting her flames like that squeaking omnivore years ago.
She will attract unnecessary attraction for being a sky. But Seeing that her Storm is one of the best fighters in Japan, Kyoya wishes to test her Storm Dragon’s skills. He glances at the Dragon silently, catching her eyes.
“Thank you for your hospitality, Hibari-san” Kagami replied. Her eyes spoke between their eye contact. Filled with protectiveness and controlled fire in her thoughtful eyes. That will unleash her storm flames in her sky’s need.
Good. Let the dragon protect her sky from the wolves and sheeple in this town. There is a reason for Namimori to be called the ‘Hitman’s Retirement town’ anyway.
Weeks later the young women are all settled in the town with little to no hassle. Marinette loves the Sakura trees in Namimori that became her inspiration to sketch more designs. She also bought some reading materials and a computer set up she ordered online for the Game, good thing it Kyoya’s friends help her set up while they gushing and chatting about the new gaming set-up. They help her translate most in the manual and research for her. Especially Gokudera-Kun apparently speaks a lot of European languages French included, he helped her a lot.
Kagami rather practices her katas, well until Kyoya challenges her sword against his pair of tonfas. Let's just say that Kyoya would have won if Kagami hadn’t disarmed his weapons and pinned him to the ground. Which is shocking for those who have met Kyoya in combat. Kagami then proceeded to check out the boxing gym where another of Kyoya’s friends teach boxing named Ryohei Sasagawa.
They spent the rest of their days meeting new friends, although most of them are in Italy. So, they settled in sightseeing and hanging out outside. The town might be small but the people are interesting, especially their stories. She told her parents all about the trip, sending pictures, Also Papa Tom and Maman Sabine had the chance to talk to Kyoya themselves.
When the gaming setup is fully upgraded and complete, Marinette installs SWORD ART ONLINE on her PC. Kyoya insisted on both Kagami and Marinette moving in the Hibari compound for safety measurements when someone apparently has the gall to stalk the girls to their apartment. Thankfully the man was apprehended by the disciplinary committee. Now that everything is settled, namely her excited nerves. She still can't believe that she got it.
With her luck, anything could have happened. Hopefully, the other shoe is gonna drop sooner. Kagami is happy for her even if she didn't understand as much as Marinette's enthusiasm as a gamer. So does Kyoya, he is very accommodating for the two of them and Marinette can see that the two are going to be just fine. Well, with fewer injuries during their own sparring.
Marinette Dupain-Cheng is now registered as a Player in Sword Art Online. Once she settled her Nerve gear in her head and rested her arms to her sides. She shouted the words to activate the system.
** “Link Start!” **
The young woman starts her game. Flashes of colors passed by her. As she felt her body relaxed and being lulled to rest. But her mind is drifting afar with her consciousness.
**WELCOME TO **
SWORD ART ONLINE
The Trailer of the game has begun.
It started with darkness and she feels to be sitting. The sound of the wind rushed to her ears and skin. In the Parisian’s cold night, gliding the streets in France is something she experienced in her days being Ladybug. But now with her eyes opened, she is a spectator far above the ground. Higher than the clouds, she felt breathless.
As the sun rises from the horizon, she blinks to adjust her eyes from the light. She was amazed at the heat she felt, nothing like the soft bed where she lied down minutes ago. Her braided jet-black hair is flagged by the bird’s speed.
At that time, she realizes that the fact she is riding a bird. The bird is 10 feet long from beak to its tail, not counting the long red and blue tail feathers that might be 2 feet long. Its wingspan is gigantic, each feather shines like copper. Other birds pass by her as she is surprised to feel the wind grazed her skin. She holds on to the golden bird she is on and feels the strong silky feathers in her hands. The bird slides down and guides its way to the deep forest. A yelp escapes from her lips as she felt the change of her momentum.
A mighty screech came out from its break as it picks up more speed.
Tall trees surrounded the area that has small and large animals living in them. Rivers flow between the land that is filled with fishes, frogs, and resting animals like quails, deer, and rabbits.
Pitcher plants that have elongated vines and sharp teeth, Small green creatures with red eyes are dressed in clothes carrying weapons, packs of wolves and bears roaming around the fields, horses and cattle are grazing in the wild.
At the end of the river, she hears a loud noise that comes from the end of the river, and they are heading towards the waterfall. She became nervous as her transport that she has no control tipped down to the waterfall. The Golden bird flies downward with the water and wind strikes up against them, she tightens her grip. Only to fly steadily with the lake below them.
“Yeah!”
In delight and amazement, Marinette sits up and cheers up with laughter and awe. Her shouts of happiness make the bird celebrate with her.
The scenes look real to her that she felt a bit overwhelmed by her senses and made initial dizziness slip away. The light of the sun shines on the lake in a majestic way she can see the fishes leaping on the surface of the water, the corals, and the deep blue depths holds secrets.
Rough terrains that stretched out in the open. They all contain monsters, abandoned mining shafts, and run over merchant stalls. She tries to remember all the locations from the very beginning to the end. Just in case.
After the lake, the bird picks up speed and momentum to launch back higher in the air. Passing by the maze of trees with sharp turns and avoiding crawlies like that giant spider or those giant bees that surprised her. They continue to fly off while shadows of shy beings piqued her interest as they swiftly disappeared. When they exit the forest, the end of a pasture lies a town.
At the break of dawn, the citizens woke up to a new day, the town that sets in the medieval age is next to be shown to her. Houses made of wood and stone are shown with stone walkways and fountains and well in given places. The stone buildings are made to be strong, towering structures like the glowing blue ones are noted into this game that she recognizes as a teleporter in the beta gameplay videos.
The NPCs in the marketplace who are roled to be bakers, shopkeepers, blacksmiths, lumber workers, guards, ordinary townspeople, and many others have roaming around the town square. Some of them look up to her and yells her greeting.
“Good Morning!”
“Fly well, adventurer!”
“Hi”
She can’t help but greet back” Bonjour!” with a wide smile on her face waving her one hand. They pass by the town and slowed its pace once the clear fields are filled with wildflowers and sparse trees. From there she can see the cold mountains from afar and the scorching heat of the desert.
And at last.
She saw it.
The Grand tower of the game, Aincrad.
The Floating Castle of Sword Art Online
The bird landed in the clearing. Marinette mounts off the golden bird. “Thank you so much!” She said to the preening bird. “I hope we can fly again soon” The bird cooed its appreciation and strays away from her and launches itself off back to the sky.
The Golden Bird soars freely out to the sky. Its beating wings are felt from the ground. Marinette picks up the stray feathers that are left and looks around wondering how to proceed.
Wildflowers spread across the field fades away as she appears in a digital blue room that is filled with symbols and weird shapes.
This is the room where she started.
Flashes of colors flying upon her and the General Booting systems are prepared and online.
<Touch> … (OK)
<Sight>… (OK)
<Hearing>… (OK)
Loading … 100%
**Loading… **
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COMPLETE
[Enter your Account and Password]
[Congratulations!]
[You have completed the Sensory Configuration Task.]
[You are Ready to proceed to the next part of the Tutorial]
A floating screen appeared in front of her. Showing her a video clip that samples the body customization process. The body portions, eyes shape and color, skin tone adjustments, hair length and color, and facial marks. There is also a setting to change your own voice by adjusting the pitch of your tone.
[Customize your avatar]
[Gender: ___]
She is now free to edit her appearance. The first option is the gender of her character. She is taking the female route.
[Gender: Female]
[Body: ___]
A female default character appeared in front of her but quickly changes to, Wait…
Wait.
WHAT!
That’s her!
A Marinette appeared in front of her, or her own body just became her default body! How did they do this? They got her height and other body proportions right! Her chest, her hips, her face differs a bit from the green-eyed brunette in front of her. Wait maybe she is just thinking too much. Maybe she is just that much of a … standard female avatar. Yeah, it’s just a coincidence.
They just… Wow. really?
This technology is amazing! B-but she thought the headgear only drifts her subconsciousness to the game. Scanning her full body HA! Ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous! Great now she sounds ridiculous like Chloe.
Well, it did make sense if she is doing around the map like in a new world, she has to adapt her new body to herself
Same as her current height of 5’7, she chooses her body proportions the same as her original body. She can edit her avatar later, she doesn’t want to be clumsy there cause of the big height difference. Although the adjustments of the coloring can experiment.
[Body type: 3]
[Proceed (O) (X)]
[Voice: ___]
She tested out her voice with a quick recording, experimenting with the pitch.
_“Ara~ Ara~” _
She giggled at her choice of recording. That joke makes her laugh sometimes, well the reaction does, especially Adrien when she impersonated Lady Noir. She plays with the available options until she just settles her voice modifier to a pitch. Strong and firm soprano voice. Basically, like a pitch lower than her own.
[Voice: -1]
[Voice: OK]
[Proceed (O) (X)]
[Eyes]
She changes her eye color multiple times. Green, Black, Gray, Purple looks cute. But she just settled with something special. They were like those specialized contact lenses where the small pupil is black while the iris is mainly a heterochromatic mix of gold, blue, and purple. It looks pretty.
[Eyes: OK]
[Proceed (O) (X)]
[Hair]
She keeps a short hairstyle with a crown braid and colors it jet-black with pink highlights. She loves the look on her avatar. Even if the beginner’s clothes looked boring and plain.
[Hair: OK]
[Proceed (O) (X)]
[Body/Face]
The more she modifies her avatar she did notice that she didn’t change much about herself. She tried changes on her body yet the structure is the same. She didn’t think much about it and she continues to the next.
[Body/Face: OK]
[Proceed (O) (X)]
[This avatar will be saved and used as your body within the Aincrad, you can change the customization later in the game located in the settings.]
[Proceed (O) (X)]
[Yes: OK]
[The Avatar is now set as your current [Avatar Skin] ]
[Username: ____]
This makes Marinette nag her head for a long time. Most of her connected games have her own usernames based on animals. Mini Mouse, Lady Red, Good Girl, and a lot more to count. She wants to be different. She didn’t have that much of a fanbase in Japan, just a couple of them came along to her twitch streams.
Simple but recognizable. She can connect her name to her current gaming collection.
[Username: …]
A Flower? Definitely a Gladiolus.
[Username: Gladiolus]
[Enter]
[Unavailable: Username is taken]
Damn. Oh well, this is much like DnD anyways so…
[Username: Scarlett Warrior]
[Unavailable: Username is taken]
What?! Come on third time the charm. Please...
[Username: Kuro Kitty]
[Unavailable: Username is taken]
She jinxed herself, didn’t she?
[Username: SlitherIn Serpent]
[Unavailable: Username is taken]
OMG thank kwami! That would be so embarrassing.
[Username: Butter Free]
[Unavailable: Username is taken]
Pokémon… Cute but No.
[Username: Miracle Bug]
[Loading…]
[…]
[…]
[Unavailable: Username is taken]
“Ugh! Why!” Marinette frustratingly tries again. Eyes narrowing on the floating screen with her nose scrunched a little.
And Finally, was able to get a name that is good for the game.
[Username: Red Valkyrie]
[Username: Accepted]
"YES!!!"
"Finally, she got in!"
She is very excited ever since she research the logs of the beta-testers. What to expect, What to do, What's in there, How to do stuff, and other whatnots. Every monster, animal, Special NCP's, Hidden shops, Skills, weapons, and many more.
She feels. No
"I am so READY! Bring it on SAO, the Red Valkyrie has arrived!"
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AN: WELL. What do you think? Any suggestions?
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FLOOR 1
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Red Valkyrie appeared in the [Town of Beginnings]. The noise of the excited players and NCPs alike chatting for a quest, making purchases, hanging around with their friends, and examine stuff around the corners.
This is the exact place, the exact town where she and the golden bird flew by. Like before, she can feel and sense things in the game such as those kids bumping on her while they are playing. The scent of fresh bread and pastries in the bakery, Also the pounding of hard molten iron hammered and shaped by the blacksmith in the area. “To sense but not to feel pain? How strange.”
There is that gigantic blue spire that is the center point of the plaza. This must be the main teleport of the 1st floor. For now, Marinette Red Valkyrie knows about the basics. Inspecting her inventory, she found only containing a tutorial manual and a 10,000 Cor* (The Game’s currency) on her account. Reading the whole tutorial book, she also unlocked her option to look at the map and messenger’s box.
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[Success!]
[ACHIEVEMENT: BASIC MAPPING]
(You learned the basics to read the map! The map shows your location and the locations of quests, shops, and tagged items for easy navigation. To open the map, activate the map setting in the main menu and a mini-map will appear at the left corner of your vision while you are exploring. A full map of Aincrad will be accessed by activating the mini-map.)
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[Success!]
[ACHIEVEMENT: MAILING SYSTEM]
(You learn to send messages by the mailing system. Connect to other players as a means of communication no matter how far the distance between)
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The next thing she needs is a weapon. Mar Red Valkyrie usually used guns and knives in other games. But since it is based on a Medieval Fantasy the weapons available are about Physical damage output like swords, polearms, bows, clubs, daggers, axes, and war hammers. Although Red Valkyrie likes long-ranged weapons, using a bow in a close-range battle is difficult and energy taxing. If only there is a weapon that can be utilized in numerous ways, she was accustomed to grappling, shield, and attack like her yoyo as Ladybug. She will keep in mind different attack strategies of different weapons that are most efficient to her playstyle.
To get more ideas, Red Valkyrie used her map to guide her to the [Adventurer’s Barracks]. They display lots of weapons and playstyles for beginners to choose from and have their strength and skills tested. That is where she is heading to. She marched her way with confidence and eyes wandering around the place to her destination. She is cautious about the fact that many heads turned her way, but she brushed the thought when she realizes that her avatar is unique compare to others.
She is glad to pick up the game from that poor fellow player, no wonder did he beg for his wife to reconsider. ‘Poor guy if he just sold the Nerve Gear and Console, I won’t give a second thought to bought from him twice or trice the original price.’ She thought. Her Designing career to her newly revived fashion design house addition to her occasional steaming and gaming events, she is considering to a bachelorette in the industry. Although that came out of a conclusion because she spends most of her time organizing charity work with other millionaires like the Wayne, Queen, Luthor, etc. to have Paris back in shape, it's just one time.
Anyway. When she arrives at the place, there are also a lot of people in there trying out. They mostly carry swords, polearms, and axes attacking the armored dummies that scatter around the place. Some of them carry throwing knives, polearms, and bows though they attack the haybales as archer targets. “Ohhhh~ so many weapons!” Valkyrie hummed in contemplation.
‘Come to think of it. [Bows] are the only long distant weapons in the early game. Other than throwing daggers, having a bow user that can snipe out opponents in the field to get [Experience points] before mobs attack the short distance players. Val thought as she peered at the archer players. Out of all the weapon types, archers can get 10 meters and more in terms of the range of attack. Perfect for supports at a party.
‘Hmmm. If I use a [Spear], I could be able to use it to attack by stabbing or sweeping in a mid-range. I can also evade an attack and hook someone on their feet to stumble and get them stunned.’ Valkyrie thought while viewing the polearm users in both the dummies and archer targets. ‘Also throwing the polearm like a javelin can also make damage to those mobs though not as far as an archer, but with a trajectory practice, they are deadly as a one-hit kill. It’s also a bonus that a buckler/shield can be used in the opposite arm as extra protection
One-handed swords came to her view. ‘There are many types of the sword too. [Katana], [ Shamshir], [Saber], [Epee], [Broadsword] and many more. Depending on the sword user’s preference, strategies, and skill, from a [Beginner’s sword type] be a either a [Short Sword] or [Curved Sword] identified with the Cardinal system to those specific types of swords. Mostly a lot of players gonna use it first for its flexibility.’. ‘[Clubs] on the other hand are rather blunt when it comes to attacking, I wonder how are they gonna wield it?’
In addition to those kinds of swords, Bigger ones that need two hands are features in the game. ‘[Two Handed Swords]. They might be slow and be greedy on stamina, but once hit they really pack a punch and probably cause AOE damage just like the 2-H [Axes].’ Valkyrie thought as she watched a man who swings his two-handed Sword decimating four wooden targets in a single stroke. ‘[Warhammers] can make the same thing but it’s rather by brute force than slashing and probably stunning the mob’s movement too.’
After analyzing the barracks, Valkyrie then moves out of the area and into the Weapons Merchant. The display shows off the weapons of different calibers and specialties. But Val does not need a permanent weapon now. She can always experiment with different weapons till she gets the one she is suited to most. The light shine on the displays and the walls are full of weapons of interesting designs. There are a couple of players in there but she pays no attention to them. Val directly went to each weaponry. ‘Can I have a weapon proficiency to all weapons? No that’s a bit much, especially when some weapons are required to have specific [Stats] to use them’
The NCP Merchant greets her and she replied to him with greetings. A menu opens in front of her. All beginners’ weapons are at the same price, the price is not she would worry about now. Other than weapons, protective armor and bucklers are available to purchase. She first bought the armor and leggings that result in her defense increasing.
As for her weapons, she thinks about buying the sword and a bow as her backup weapon. Their stats are good for a beginner’s weapon. That reminds Valkyrie too, “ Wait a minute, I have to learn the mob's weak spots for preparation and higher damage”.
She is a DPS* player (Damage-Per-Second player) in addition to that she is also a strategist. Having a short-range and a long-range weapon is good especially for solo players like she planned to be. But in some cases, she might join some dungeon quest and invite more people to require in each battle.
Then she chooses the [Small Sword] and the [Light Bow] as her weapons. She can always change and upgrade them later and soon buy better weapons that have higher and better stats. Satisfied with her purchase she is ready to practice in the barracks. Although, she stopped when she felt someone tapped her shoulder.
“Um… Excuse me.” A small voice said behind her. When she turned around, two players are looking at her eyes shined with excitement. “Um, Miss are you by any chance heading to the field?” The confident green-haired player asked.
In no hesitation, Valkyrie answered. “Actually yeah, I’m planning to hunt down some boars and wasps. It’s my first time here so I’m just gonna go look around after”.
“At this game? Who does not? the graphics and design are AMAZING HERE! The Music here is perfect! I cannot believe we are INSIDE the game! OMG! Let’s- ARK!” Valkyrie is surprised by the outburst; Green seems to be rambling on about the game. He was cut off, surprised by his companion.
“OI! Snap out of it. You’re scaring her!” This time it is the lavender girl who decides her spoke up. “Please excuse him, it’s his first time here,” Lavender tells her while pushing green’s head down as an apology.
“Hehe, It's alright, he must be really friendly approach me that’s all,” Valkyrie replied, understanding the situation. She is amazed here as well.
“Of course, I’m Lavender by the way and this is my brother, Pico,” Lavender said relieved that this player was not scared off by Pico’s tendencies to ramble off. “So, you’re going to the field. Wanna join us?” She asked initially. Lavender wants to hang out with the other Beta-testers, but right now she wants her brother to be acclimated to the game. If this player wants to hang out with Pico, she will not worry much about him running around in circles.
Valkyrie contemplated this for a bit. She can tell that having a party is beneficial to all. Besides she wants to see how the gaming system works. “Sure, my name is Valkyrie. Nice to meet you Pico, Lavender. Thanks for the invitation”.
“No probs” Pico replied “Hey Sis, let's go already!”. The green brother shrug his sister’s hand and tries to run off. But Lavender caught him again and this time he tried to flail around. “HEY! HEY! HEY! LET GO!”
“Hold It! Will yah! You still do not have a weapon! You Dummy!” His sister raised her voice and that knockdown some sense to him.
“Oh” Pico blinks, now he remembered why they did go to the merchant. And with that Pico was limp in his sister's hand. “Tehehe” He just chuckled in embarrassment. Val cannot help but giggle. Somehow, she got herself into a party that reminded her of the old team. Does she wonder how Adrien is doing?
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Lavender turns out a beta-tester and she knows lots of tips. Other than the Switch, she also teaches the two how to activate Sword Skills. The Beta-Tester had a broadsword before and she wanted to hone her skills more and more to have that skill again.
In the field, three players are taking down tons of boars and wasp. Apparently, after a quick demonstration of Lavender’s skills and techniques from her sword, Valkyrie catches up quickly up the basics.
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“Your good with the sword Val. Not bad” Lavender praised the other girl dissipates another boar to blue dust.
“Yeah well, It seems kinda slow to me. Do you think a dagger might be better to me?” Valkyrie’s busy mind seems to blurt out those words. She does like the sword but now having second thoughts about having a dagger instead.
“That was slow to you?” Pico blinked from behind taking the loot from each boar they killed. Val almost killed a couple of dozen of boars in less than 30 minutes; he is slowly catching up to her with his spear. It saves time especially when an NPC at the gate is holding a quest to collect the loot for col.
“Well, It will get some time to get used to it but speed is not everything though. You must adjust in this gaming system there is a lot more going on here like Basic Skills, Sword Skills, and rarely do people get the Unique Skills.” The beta-tester answered. “And also, swords are very flexible in the game, maybe you’ll get one the fits you better soon.” Lavender advised her friend “But~ if you are sure, you can buy another weapon instead, they are cheap after all since this is the early game”.
“Yeah, if that is slow to you what’s gonna happen when you gotta hold on a dagger. Ha! Those PKers never gonna stand a chance!” Pico cheered on.
“Hey, sis! Is there a skill when it comes to potion-making?” He asked his sister. “Maybe I can set a shop to get myself a lab” he joked, although not a complete lie. Pico always wanted a lab on his own. He loves chemistry back in IRL* (In Real Life). So, when he heard about the non-battle skills, he is curious about what things would look like.
Lavender checked all their stats on the screen:
Pico’s Stats are based on Endurance, Intelligence, and Strength followed by Luck and Agility.
Valkyrie’s Stats leans to Intelligence, Agility, and strangely Luck everything else follows.
And Lavender’s priorities are Strength, Agility, and Endurance and the rest follows.
“I guess so yah mad scientist! Not everyone here likes fighting. There is a bunch of skill can be learned here” Lavender then seethed her weapon, closes the screen, and counts of the skills she knows. “Blacksmithing, Tailoring, Baking, Cooking, Fishing, there’s a lot of stuff you can do here! When you’re not on an expedition”. Then her expression changes to ecstasy? “Ma~ But the food~ The Cakes, The Fudge, The Buffet~. Everything Is So Good~ “
The taste testing back in the beta does surprise a lot of players. The Food was horrible back then because they activate the wrong senses. Apple juices make migraines, Chocolate taste like coal, One memorable moment is when that Beef Wellington that makes players log out cause the senses have been overridden ten times more, the poor guy has to go to the hospital.
“Now!” Lavender announced to get the newbies' attention. “You guys are already used to your weapons and Level Stats. Lesson no. 2 now begins!”
“Now there is another feature in the game, hitting consecutive attacks gives off a damage streak giving of higher damage bonus that is when one player hits the target nonstop attacks, but when that person ran out of stamina that ends the attack. Unless activating [Switch] to change party members to continue the streak until the target dies or the party ran out of stamina.” Lavender lectured the two on the page about the switch.
“Initially, Players switched out to either restore their stamina or heal their party members. It also gives time to the other party members to load up their Sword skills” Lavender states.
” Although, that beast of a man really does terrify me” Lavender murmured to herself remembering the green-eyed demon beta-player back in the beta testing.
It turns out that Sword Skills are skills that can be learned in numerous ways like skill grinding and completing the quest.
“Now then, Pico I need you to attack those boars again but this time-“ The sister looked down from the hill they stand on where three boars are minding their own business. “And do an AOE* (Area of Effect) swipe first then while they are stunned to try to take out their eyes ”.
“Now~ my young apprentice. Stike them down!” Lavender exclaimed pointing to the frenzy boars as she pushed the boy down the hill.
“Hey! I’m only Level 2 you know!”
Valkyrie enjoyed her time here. She was able to make two friends and looking around the place in 1F, It's perfect. All she needed to do is to arrange her stuff in inventory and…
Wait…
No, Where is it?!
No, I need to get out!
No, Don’t! Not Again! NOT AGAIN!
NO NO NO NO NO NO!
“Guys… Guys!?” the confused player called out the bickering siblings. The Two did pay attention after their chaotic fight.
“What is it?” “You OK there?” The two asked at the same time but the clueless player is fiddling around the screen. Getting more and more confused.
“Guys… I think There’s a bug” Valkyrie said in a cold voice. The siblings looked at her, confused as her but they cannot say anything. The two are stunned with Red Valkyrie’s eyes as they hardened and glazed, her face was voided from emotion and her form becomes rigid.
“The Log off button is missing” A voice of a battle-hardened leader stated at the field where the sunsets.
Shouts from other players from their teams gained their attention next. Worries and Confusion filled the field as the music seems to play darker. The three then noticed that players seem to teleport away, leaving their teams until they teleported too without access to the menu screen.
"Pico!" Lavender exclaimed as her brother was taken in blue dust. Lavender's avatar soon follows. Leaving Marinette Red Valkyrie in her spot frozen.
She knows one thing for sure though.
“Chaos Arrives”
This is her last thought as she herself. Was taken away.
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(GIF not Sao or Mlb but thats the look)