"This is the First City Blackburn and my home. There are 9 super cities as you would call them with many other villages and towns. Sadly each city has it's slums." He points to the wooden areas that have trash cluttered in its corners. "thankfully my mother was raised in the slums. So she improved the slums for everyone in them here. But their still treated like dirt! Not even the my mom can change that!"
I can see that Regulus is pissed as he clenches his fists. I dont know what to do so I just look down at the city. 'I want to help as well....i know what it's like to be bullied by people who think there better then you.'
I think as I watch the light slowly turning red. [Quest available: Help the demons and people of the slums part 1. Exp awarded 10, Exp needed for level 1, 10. Will you accept?] 'Yes' I think to myself as I stand up and take off the backpack. "Regulus....am I a spirit or....something else?" I ask as I look into his eyes. Suddenly my system screen pops up.
[Name: Regulus Altair
Age: 20
Rank: Demon Prince
Class: ???
This is all the information I have acquired dear user]
"Orion....its hard to explain but no your not a spirit anymore your technically a demon but your also not.....more like a." He pauses to think for a couple minutes. "Your what us demon's call a halfling. Half human half demon...one you enter hell you become demon or at least part demon." He scratches his head and sighs as he lays on the grass. I go and sit next to him and raise my head to the fading light. "I want to help the citizens here no one deserves to be treated like dirt." This gets Regulus' attention and his face is full of emotion. "I don't know how much help I can be but I would like to do something." I look at the ground as memories of bullies take root in my mind. I don't notice Regulus looking at me like I just helped him with his dream.
[Quest completed, Helping the citizens of the slums part 1. Awarded 10 exp, Congratulations you are now level 1 and can now access more of the system. Status available, Magic Menu available, Skill table available. Please level up to Lv 5 for more access.] I stare at the screen in shock, 'Magic Menu? Skill table? My new life is basicly an open world rpg. I wonder how usefull this system will be.' My face must be showing my emotions as I hear Regulus starting to laugh. "Let me guess you got more abilities from doing something?"
His asks seeming very interested in this system. "Yeah I got something involving magic and skills. Seems interesting enough." I Summon the menu screen and tap the magic option. What pops up is a blank space except for one spell. "Hey Regulus what is the spell Fulmen?" My interest is piqued as I wave my hand, not noticing sparks running along my hand. My answer comes in the form of a small bolt of lightning, streaking from my sparking hand into the air. "....." We both say nothing but Regulus, who's trying to keep a stoic face and not to die from laughing. Me, on the other hand am looking at my hand like it's about to explode.
[Congratulations dear user! You have just cast your first spell Fulmen a lightning type spell! You can cast this spell by saying the incantation and waving your hand in a arc since this is only a lv one spell damage is 5. You can upgrade your spells if you have enough gold. You have gained 5 exp, exp needed for next lv is 45.] 'Wow thanks for that.. a little late much!?' I am very annoyed by the late explanation. "That was the spell Fulmen. It's an arc of lightning that stuns your opponent. Sometimes it blinds them as well although it's damage output is rather low." Regulus laughs as I throw a glare his way.
"So it's a low lv spell then....how many spells are there?" I've always liked the idea of using magic, so of course I want to know more about it. "You look eager to learn more about magic hahaha! I'm sorry most people here, demons included like to use their strength not there wits and intelligance in a fight. You would normally see only higher class demons use magic here in Blackburn. Other cities are different, for example...Hasern city has many citizens use magic." I tilt my head in confusion. "Why would only higher class citizens use magic here.....is it hard to learn?"
Regulus nods and stands up "it is hard for some people and impossible for some low level demons even." He smiles as he starts to walk down the hill, I'm just staring at my hand in shock as I try to recreate the feeling of the spell to no avail. "Hey you coming? I have to bring you to meet my father and if you want to get in his good graces you might want to try some more spells. I can give you a hint, You can create you own if you have the creative drive hehe." He smirks as he pats me on the back. "I have faith in you Orion, you just casually cast a spell!" He smiles and begins to lead me down the hill into Regan city. Suddenly he stops and turns to me blushing slightly.
"Um I kinda forgot this is your first time going into a city in the Underworld and we prefer to call our home 'The Other-Side' and we have many shops so um...do you want a tour?" 'Why is he blushing...is it because he forgot an important detail?' I think to myself as I nod and step beside him. 'How could I forget such an important detail!! He would obviously want to explore his new world! How could I not offer a tour!? I'm Stupid...wait' Regulus starts to look at me as I move a bit closer to him as we approach the gate. 'Oh he's nervous and maybe a bit scared but he's hiding it well' "Don't worry Orion, as long as you stick with me no one will try to attack you." I can't hold back the sigh of relief that escapes my mouth. I then start to think on what Regulus said about magic.
[Would you like to create a lv one spell?] I look around and see many shops until 1 catches my eye. 'Can I combine ice and lightning?' I ask the system as I ask Regulus what the shop was about. "That is a magic shop. I myself am more of a rouge class so I don't use many spells but I can see you casting magic easily so let's go in!" He easily grabs my hand and walks in the store. [Yes you can combine ice and lightning into the spell.] 'Can we begin the process to combine the ice bolt spell and fulmen please.' [Of course] I stare at all the merchandise and I spot a Silver and blue book. "Regulus what's that blue and silver book?" He instantly notices which book I'm asking about. "That is a personal grimoire and an old one by the looks of it."
My eyes widen as I feel a pull towards the book. "Oh Prince Altair I didn't notice you come in I'm sorry and who is this wide eyed kid you brought with you he smells like magic." A demon with blue skin and black hair, one horn and purple eyes walk up to us. [combining the spell ice bolt and Fulmen into one spell....you have successfully created a lv one spell. Due to being in a place saturated by magic. Your spell has been upgraded into a lv 2 spell. Cruel Ice bolt spell created.] I glare at the demon and I stretch my arm in front of myself. "Cruel ice bolt" A spear of ice shrouded in lightning appears in-between me and the demon. Regulus' eyes widen as does the other demon. "that's a level two fusion spell!! It's still at the level of beginer but a fusion of lightning and ice is not so easy and its original to boot!! Where did you find him my prince!" Regulus glares at the demon and swipes his hand through the air. "I've told you many times not to call me that Shade and little Orion here is coming from an accident and the over-crowding of the golden gate heh." Regulus rubs my head and I smile at the praise as the spell dissolves. Shade looks at me like he is appraising my value.
"You have potential I will let you pick one item" He doesn't even get to finish as I pick up the Silver and blue grimoire and hand it to him. "For free....damn you picked my most dangerous item because it usually doesn't let anyone touch it bare handed. Why did it let you grab it?" I stand my ground as I feel a pressure on my shoulders. "I felt it call to me it might be empty but I plan to fill it with my own spells." I glare at Shade as he just laughs at my response to his push and my shove. "Your an interesting one! What spells did you combine to make your as you call it 'Cruel Ice Bolt'?" I look at Regulus for any advice and he shrugs his shoulders. 'Basicly your saying it's my choice to tell him...hmmm I'm going to go with the old motto then.' I think as I take the offered grimoire back and cradled it tightly. "Sorry but a magician never tells his secrets! But I do thank you for letting me keep this sir." Shade just begins to laugh again and this time it's more friendly and less venomous. [Dear user you have gained loyalty from the magician Shade]
"You are interesting and I think I'll keep an eye on you. How about you come down here more and I'll help you with your magic." Regulus gasps and I bow out of respect. "Now now don't bow I'm not your master i want to be your friend." Shade offers his hand and I shake it. As we begin to leave I look at the grimoire. [This is an old grimoire that has accepted you as it's master.] I gasp and I feel a pinch and the Silver and blue book shines and my name is engraved in the center of the book. "I think it's time for our meeting with my jerk of a father, be prepared, I've got your back Orion." Regulus puts his hand on my back and we start to head to the castle.