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Chapter 4 - The Den/Registration

Ace's eye kept twitching at the sight of these unfair stats but eventually came back to reality. He closed his eyes and assumed his previous position and rested his body for the remainder of the trip.

'The Big 4 just seem to completely be in a different league.'

Nicholas couldn't help but stare at Ace's facial tattoo, but it wasn't as if he admiring it was more as if he was confirming if it's real or not. While Nicholas was stuck in thought the Y-train came to an abrupt stop, and he slide forward into a pole.

*Dink*

"Ugh….just what I needed"

Nicholas rubs his forehead and groans while Ace laughs at his misery and proceeds to disembark from the car of the train.

"Ha. You look like you've got a hard head. Shouldn't hurt for too long. Now come on before the train leaves unless you want that to happen."

Nicholas quickly gets up and exits the train, heading towards The Den with Ace. The duo enter the cornerstone building and we're greeted with bustling bodies, sounds of kiosks going off, and flashing lights with grunts in training rooms.

'Seems like I'll be in and out when completing missions here'

While rolling his eyes Ace already has determined the loud sounds in The Den isn't something he finds enjoyable, especially in a concentrated area. He puts on his hood before walking towards a Registration kiosk.

*Ding*

The registration screen pops up blue with a white "Welcome" Labeled at the top. Ace then puts his had on the crystal ball scanner.

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*Accessing System*..

*System Located*..

*Starting Registration…*

*Registration Complete….Welcome, Ace!*

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The registration only took about a minute and it was fairly simple, Ace was honestly impressed at the speed. He then wanted to check out the changes to his *System*.

'Status'

The familiar black screen now popped up with good flame gently burning on the outside.

'Oh damn that's nice' as Ace nods in approval.

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[Name]: Ace Schofield

[Element]: Fire

[Lv]: 1 *Exp* (0/100)

[Rank]: F

*Class: Ophiuchus

*Bond: N/A

[Stats]

*HP: 50/50

*MP: 35/35

*DMG: 50(+0)

*DEF: 250(+0)

[STR]:15

[DEX]:15

[INT]:15

[AGL]:15

-Skills:

• Double Strike (Active) [Rank]: F

• Flame's Touch [Rank]: F

• King's Blood (Passive) [Rank]: SS

•Neutral Flame (Active/Passive) [Rank]: E

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'An SS Rank Skill?! I wonder why Hot Blooded changed to King's Blood and why Neutral Flame has a dual action.'

Ace wasn't complaining about the arrival of his SS Rank Skill just curious cause in all of Planet Nova's history this hasn't happen before, Ace doesn't voice his concerns.

'Skill Info'

*Ding*

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*Skill Info*

[Name]: Neutral Flame(Unique)

[Rank]: E(SS)

[Description]: This is the Mark of the Bearer that is "He who determines whether to help or harm". Changes the property of the Bearer's flame at whim.

[Exp]: (0/10,000)

[Bonus]

Dark Flame: Corrode (Passive)

*EXP* (10/10,000)

- Deals additional 10% of Base DMG

Gold Flame: Restore (Active)

*EXP* (10/10,000)

- Restores 0.5% of HP per second.

- 1MP per second

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*Skill Info*

[Name]: King's Blood (Unique)

[Rank]: SS

[Description]: The blood of a king, conquer or be conquered.

[Exp]: MAX

[Bonus]

Status Inspection Block(SS)

DEF Bonus +250(E-Growth)

HP/MP Recovery (10% per min outside combat)

Hyper Armor Body

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"Guess my luck wasn't too bad, I guess when they say no pain no gain they weren't lying."

Upon seeing his new skill description and changes due to registering Ace heads to the Mission clerk to accept his first mission. The kiosks can give out mission but he perferred face to face in case he had questions.

"Hi , Welcome to The Den! You must be new here, I'm Lizzandra. I can help you get started."

Ace approached the desk and was immediately greet by a smiling face and sweet voice. He noticed it was a dirty blonde haired girl with bright green eyes and her hair was curly but well kept. He was unable to tell her figure but by the way the clothes suited her curves he immediately could deduce she was quiet the beauty combined with her bright smile.

"Yes I'd like to get my first mission, with no party please."

'Why is he so uptight? He isn't even phased by my flirting. Is he-…"

Lizzandra quickly dismissed thoughts as she blushed, unbeknown to her Ace is completely oblivious when it comes to relations. Instead of assuming anything else and wasting time she proceeds to help Ace with the mission acceptance.

"Please place your hand on the crystal and you'll be assigned a mission based on your Rank, Class and level. Do remember the majority of missions are common and parties are welcome but some are not and only can be completed by the receiver of the mission, we call those Class Missions."

Ace nods in understanding before placing his hand on the crystal quickly. He wanted nothing more than to leave and complete his first mission as he has no money due to a mishap this morning.

*Ding*

"Mission received" speaks the bodiless automated voice.

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*Mission*

"Goblins…Goblins…GOBLINS!"

[Rank]: F

[Description]: Goblins are a pest, so do your part in the world and get rid of a few of them in the Low Level Area…or many your choice. Slay 25 Goblins.

[Progress]: (0/25)

*Rewards*

*EXP: 100

*Yenom: 1,000

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"Thank you for your help. Have a good day."

Ace wasn't one to waste time so once he finished reading the mission requirements he quick departed to take the Y-train to the Low Level Area and start in his misson.

'Why's he in such a rush…sheesh not to mention that peculiar tattoo he has. Oh wait the welcome gift.'

"HEY! Wait you forgot your welcome bag. Here"

Lizzandra throws the brown bag that almost looked like a cartoon money bag at Ace before he goes to far. He catches it and nods before heading out to the train station.

*ding*

"Starter Gift received. Now opening"

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*10,000 Yomen Acquired*

*Infinite Bag Expansion* x1 Acquired

*Indigon Short Sword*! x1 Acquired

*Level 5 Weapon Box* x1 Acquired

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'Great a weapon I really needed that in order to use Flame's Touch.'

Ace was glad he got a weapon out his Starter Bag because he was too poor, at the moment, to buy one. One couldn't tell he was happy or excited because he stood there expressionless like he wasn't impressed. This other lead to other thinking he wasn't interested not that his monotone voice helped any.

He quickly approached the ticket kiosk and purchased a ticket to the Low level area. He boarded the train when he saw Nicholas sitting in the same car but texting in his phone.

*Text received*

"Confirm. Don't guess."

- J

"Hey Nick where ya heading too?"

Ace quickly greets the preoccupied young man and take a seat across from him as it takes off. He didn't even notice the text he received nor was he interested in it. Nicholas jolted back to reality before locking his phone and putting it away.

"I'm heading to the Low Level area to complete my first mission. I've gotta slay 30 Shadow Hawks. You?"

"25 Goblins"

"Sheesh…they might be low level creatures but still you gotta be careful. They are extremely cunning. Did you wanna team up by chance even though we have two different goals?"

Ace just silently sighs as he shakes his head towards Nicholas' invitation. He wanted to level up and gain power himself, plus he doesn't want any one finding out his skills or secrets.

"Nah, but thanks man . I appreciate it and generally I'd accept with no concern but right now I'm gonna fly solo for a bit. But we can in the future?"

Seeing Ace's bright smile and fist extended out Nicholas could help but smile as he returned the gesture.

"Sure, just let me know."

After a brief conversation between the two, the Y-train came to an abrupt outside the Low Level area.

Both the young men stepped off the train to be greeted by a lush green forest bustling with sounds of bugs and accompanied but a slightly humid heat. When they looked around they could see Horned Rabbits munching in grass, Silver-Fin Barracuda swimming and high flying figures in the clouds above they couldn't make out.

'Wow this place is even better than the stories that old man told me. '

Ace quickly shakes his head at the distant memory and prepares to set off so he can finish his mission. He quickly waved Nicholas off and sprints forward vanishing into the trees.

While this occurred Nicholas couldn't help but have a concerned expression as he watched Ace go off into the distance, he headed off to where the Shadow Hawks live and spawn thinking of the text he got earlier