{{ Activating Function of 'Glove of Access' }}
{{ From the list of commands, set one for each finger }}
Aectaeon scanned every single command listed on the big game panel. Since they were numbered, he was able to know just how many commands there were in the device.
{{ Set Command for Left Hand - Pinky }}
"Hmm, I don't know which of these 120 I'll use the most. The ones that the system mentioned earlier, I should set them on my forefingers and middle fingers."
The man contemplated for a little more before tapping on the command labeled as 'Inventory'.
{{ Inventory Set for Left Hand - Pinky }}
{{ Set Command for Left Hand - Index Finger }}
"This will take quite long. I should sit first."
Aectaeon then turned and took a step. However, he stopped in an instant upon remembering the columns.
"I almost hit my nose again." He said while shaking his head, "I better remind myself every minute that sh*ts like these columns exist."
Immediately afterward, he begrudgingly walked two sections towards the left and straight back to the study table. Once he was seated, he went back to deciding what command he wanted to assign to his fingers.
Aectaeon wasted more than fifteen minutes finishing the task alone. He attempted to find a way to change his decision for the other fingers, but there was no option as such. That's the reason why he wasn't satisfied in the least the moment he was done.
"Why did I set liberate on my middle finger again? It feels like I'm cursing the demon before I set them free. What if the demon gets offended and takes their frustration out on me?"
He laid down his head on the table and insulted himself under his breath. After a few seconds, he raised his head, only to be welcomed by a new panel.
{{ Instructions for 'Glove of Access' }}
{{ 1. Identify Command to be Used }}
{{ 2. Fold All the Fingers that have Different Commands }}
{{ 3. Using the Finger Where the Command is Set, Draw a HORIZONTAL LINE in the Air }}
{{ 4. To Cancel Operational Commands, Draw a VERTICAL LINE in the Air within 5 Seconds }}
{{ 5. To Close Accommodating Commands, Draw a CIRCLE in the Air }}
Since the words 'Operational Commands' and 'Accommodating Commands' were highlighted, Aectaeon took his chance to know more about them.
{{ Operational Commands: Commands Related to Demon Activities, i.e. Summon, Engage, Liberate }}
{{ Accommodating Commands: Commands Related to Meister's Activities, i.e. Inventory, Shop, Inspect }}
"I see. So that's what that OC and AC labels are for." He muttered as he leaned back on the chair, tapping his left foot on the ground at the same time.
He proceeded to raise both of his hands in the air, doing the motions that the system had specified.
"Horizontal, vertical, and circle for use, cancel, and close. Can I view this again? Or should I just write it down on a piece of paper?"
The instant he thought so, he looked for anything he could write on. As he reached for the notebook, it didn't move.
"Huh? What's this?" He asked in confusion, trying to lift the notebook once more.
Still, it didn't budge from its position.
"Why can't I move this? Is this the only one I can't make use of?"
Aectaeon then tried to lift the pile of books, any of the pens, the journal, but he couldn't move a single one of them.
"But I was able to move those clothes. Is it because they're not related to any of my missions? That's the only plausible reason."
The man had no business pursuing something that wouldn't bear any fruit. He dragged his hands back to the ground. While doing so, he knocked off a folded piece of paper. He quickly picked it up and returned to where it was placed.
Aectaeon moved on to read what was stated on the new panels.
{{ Modified Demon Portable Device }}
{{ A Device Mainly for Storing Demons }}
{{ Model: Hunter's Delirium, Released November 2051 }}
{{ Specifications: Diameter - 44 mm; Material - Black Demon Ore; Strap - Leather; Buckle - Black Demon Ore }}
{{ Dormant Display: Analogue Clock (Earth-based Time) }}
{{ Active Display: Transparent }}
{{ Features Obtained Through Modification: Wrist-held Appearance, Voice Command, Blood Enticement, Concealment, Demon Placement Map (1-kilometer radius) }}
{{ Demon Portal Limit: 535/1000 Demons }}
{{ Inventory Limit: 56,887/100,580 Items }}
There were many queries that Aectaeon wanted to raise upon seeing the information about the device. Still and all, none of them managed to be freed from his quietude. Everything was in his head, swimming as they had nowhere to go.
'Voice Command? So what's the use of these gloves when there's a better option to activate commands? What's with this blood enticement feature? Is it a way to attract demons? Or perhaps, other meisters?'
Knowing that he wouldn't get answers by not doing anything, Aectaeon slammed his hands on the table.
"I should get moving after the tutorial is over. I need to experience the game for myself so I can answer my own questions."
Aectaeon inhaled until he felt something prick his chest. He went on to exhale through his mouth as he leaned on the backrest. The moment he had his thoughts sorted out, he straightened his back and paid attention to the panels.
But a second later, his eyes landed on the piece of the paper he had displaced earlier. He tilted his head to the side, picking up the paper next.
"You fell, right? That only means that I was able to move you, right?"
Without a second thought, Aectaeon unfolded the paper.
{{ Obtained 'Exclusive Invitation' }}
The contents of the paper slowly disappeared as if the paper was absorbing them. Thereafter, a game panel appeared containing the letter.
{{ Sender: Meister Grand Council }}
{{ Recipients: Crimson Meisters, Mentor Meisters, Grand Meisters }}
{{ To all our exemplary Meisters, a pleasant greeting. }}
{{ We are inviting you to a gathering to celebrate the founding of the Grand Council. We will appreciate your attendance. However, we are, by no means, prohibiting you from declaring your absence. The details of the gathering are stated below. }}
{{ Date: December 15, 2051 }}
{{ Time: 8:00, Morning }}
{{ Venue: Meister Grand Council Headquarters, Historic Hall }}