I look at the 5 bodies that lay in the ground. It was already our second try and if it still didnt work out then we will abandon this quest but. I hold my newbie sword as I look up at the towering enemy. The Health Points that is still showing no sign of decreased even at the cost of almost 20 minutes of meaningless struggle. Maybe it's really impossible but why?. Lets go back when I just open my eyes in the Town Center of Alexandria.
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The stars! I can still see it in Game world! I look at the people surrounding me then like in real world I also see their Faith Stars shining above their heads. The only difference from reality is that there was a green mark above there heads pertaining that they are players. I cant help myself but smile as what I theorized is right but it was still one of the things I just need to be sure of. As I understand the Faith star and my power in this last 4 months I am more or less see all of its function now. First it appear above people's head showing how there faith will go and Second it can appear in non-living things like how the close white van that suppose to cause accident to Rhea's Grandfather show a black star and How I save Ejhie from faith he decided on. I am not still sure if it can appear in non-intelligent being as I didnt see a animal show a stars above their heads. Now that I am in the Game World I want to be sure if my power work here and now I am sure that it is functioning like in the real world but what I want to be sure is If it will work on a NPC and Items in the Game World, Because this will be the backbone of my Plan to earn Big bucks!!!!!!!
I look around to familiarize myself first as I study the surroundings and the Icon's in my lower right corner if it was working. I check the Log out button as I dont want to be drag in a cliche setting. The settings is there Hmmm the manual say that it was here Ohhh thats it. I click the 'Bind Contact Information' and the 'Bind Bank account' for security of the account and fast transaction. Now that I bind my account I click the Contact button then Pick Call. I Dial Paul's number then I got connected
"Hey its me"
"Master?"
I look at the In-game name that is showing in front of me then I cant help but laugh
What a Childish name there is no essence of mysteriousness as you will know in an instant that it was a Name that been put down without much thinking.
"Can you use Map? There was a Icon in the bottom right I will mark a place so we can gather there"
"Hehehe your name is cool master"
"Ok I will put it down I call the others"
After calling Paul I contact the others to meet up at our rendezvous point. I cant help but smile as I see there In-game name as they receive my Call
MartialKing- Ejhie
BlackLotus- Rhea
SweetAndPoisonous- Sarah
Sunset- Jasmine
I walk at the street that was pave in stone, the buildings beside the street like how usual RPG setting is set was made in the style medieval architecture but with fantasy element mix to it. The buildings have intricate design and a otherworld feeling to it. The new players just like me was wandering around thinking if what they seeing, feeling, hearing, and smelling are really real. The feeling is overwhelming different from a novel that just say the vague point about virtual reality experiencing it myself made me realize that Right I am in a Game but also in a Whole New World. My Buried Child Personality is screaming inside me to jump around and satisfy my curiosity but I continue to walk on because I still have a Goal to accomplish. Even if I focus I still wander my eyes around to get information and it is then that I verify it! I see a old man in the corner different from Players around that have Green Mark above there heads this old man just have a star that means an NPC! I verify I can see the Faith Star of NPC's as I continue to walk on as we need to properly gather around to prepare for our next steps.
I see 5 players gathered in a corner beside a statue of some warrior and I am sure that was them because I can see Ejhie's Avatar that looks more Villanous than his original face while surrounded by three beauties and a boy that looks like he will be swayed by the wind if seen in another perspective you cant help but run your mind wild imagining what scenario they are playing at.
"Sup guys"
I approach them as they check me from top to bottom as they nod there heads. I cant help but blushed as I defend myself because I realize what they are thinking
"It was for safety you know guys I am a celebrity now so its normal to do this much of change.... Guys what is that look of pity in your eyes"
"Master!!!!!"
I look at the Pretty thin man and I am sure he is Paul but.... Is it 60% no 80% modification you really put your all in your character creation huh. But I cant help but sense weird conviction in his words.
"Master dont worry even if they dont me alone will undestand you"
"Fuck off!!!!"
"Hihi dont be so offended Master it was just normal Yeah normal Hihihi"
Hayyysss I will not win at an argument at this idiot so I just Clap my hands to gather there attention
"Everyone we are now here standing before a new era"
We look at each other as we all have the same emotions running wild inside us and that is excitement. We all gather in the starting line of new adventure so who else will not feel excited. I continue my words as I repeated our Plan.
"I as what everyone have been decided will be the Party Leader and this will be our Permanent Party starting now. I'll invite you guys now"
I nod towards them as I invite them to the party. A party that will be know to be the most aloof but the one that made uncountable legends in Land of Heroes. The 'Strella'
"Strella a spanish word huh well it sounds cool" Said Rhea that was the most knowledgeable from all of us.
"I think it supposed to mean Stars" Said Sarah that was also our Class President so she study a lot
"Well it sounds pretty and have a good meaning so Im good for it" Jasmine added as she join in the party
"Hehehe Im excited" Paul giggle as he said
"Well its Good to have a Nice Vision" said Ejhie
It was starting I continue to speak up us they all accepted my invitation
"Then now that our Party is created lets all look for each other Not just Friends but as a Family"
"Masters you spout embarassing words again lets go to the main topic"
The others laugh at Paul's comment as he didnt leave any mercy towards his Master
"Ehem then lets go to the Main Topic as at what we discussed we will move as a group till we reach level 100 and according to the Data we compiled from the Website and Beta Tester's it will take as long as 2 and a half years for normal players to reach that level. As expected of a Hardcore Game boasting many elements it was not suprising to be this difficult. We are expecting to Hit level 10 in a month then level 100 in 1 and a half year but as we are still student and also have things to take care of specially the Liga we can only meet up for 8 hours in the evening. 8 hours was already long enough for us if we convert it with the Game time dilliation of 3 times slower than reality then we will have a whole day of Gameplay everyday. Our Goal now is to hit level 10 fast then gain a Higher Title so we can Grab a piece of Teritory as Independent Players"
"But Vincent isnt it more appropriate if we just aim to be High leveled like what the others will do you know like what the Beta Testers said Quest for Titles didnt give much rewards and experience."
"Yeah I take it into account but I have plan"
"You have Plan?" Now it was Ejhie that Interjected in suprise
"Yep"
Everyone look at we shocked as it was only the first day of launch of the Game
"Dont be offended of it but this Game World was different from what is used from the Beta Testing so maybe that was not a trusted information you get Vincent" Said Jasmine that think I have some information
Hayyss its hard to explain to them that I can see Faith in the Form of Stars but I prepare the most magnificent allibi that all of them cant help but accept
"Please Trust me here Guys I cant say to everyone of you how I get it but I will attest that it was a legit information" I used the Believe in me card well everyone of them have experience things that build up trust with me so they will not help but believe in me.
All of them look at me as they Nod there heads in affirmation
Hayys Ok mission complete
"Then lets talk about the roles. Paul said he want to be the Main Tank, Ejhie will be our Close DPS, Rhea will be our Mage, Sarah will be our Marksman, Jasmine will be our Healer/Support and I will be the Tank/Support. As of now we still dont have Class but when we Hit level 10 we will have proper Roles. Then lets buy equipment first then find a Good Quest alright we still have 23 hours to go"
I stretch my hand out as I wait for theirs they look at each other and they cant but smile widely as they put there hands over mine then I shout
"Strella!!! Fighting!!!"
I see Ejhie scratch his head after our batte cry then he said towards me
"Lets not do it again its super embarassing" He said as he look at the other players that giggle at us the Girls bow down there heads as if they cant help but be jiffy inside while Paul looks like he didnt care anymore as he became immune towards me.
"Nahhhh it will be our Battle cry starting now hahaha Ok lets Go!"
It was then that Ejhie and the three girls reassess if everything will be alright if things go down as it is.