The echo of the crowd's cheers still reverberated in Belial's ears as he stepped back into his cramped apartment.
He was exhausted, his muscles aching from the intense game, but his heart brimmed with a newfound confidence.
He had won his first real challenge, proving to himself and to his teammates that he was more than just a rookie. He was starting to believe in his potential, and the thrill of victory fueled his desire to push himself further.
He had a team, a system, and a passion that would fuel his dreams for years to come. He was ready to take on the world, one game at a time.
Belial sat on the edge of his bed, the weight of his victory still heavy on his shoulders.
He had won the game, but the cheers of the crowd seemed to fade into a distant echo.
He had a long way to go, and the pressure of his new reality was starting to weigh on him.
He was no longer just a rookie, he was a player with potential, and the expectations were starting to weigh on him.
[Rewards are now unlocked!]
[Small-scale challenge completed! Rewards are being calculated..]
[Randomizing content..]
"Eh?" Belial could not help but let out a sound of surprise.
[Ding! You have obtained a Common grade Title: Rookie Player and reward the pet egg.]
[Rookie Player (Title)
Rating: Common
Description: An achievement earned by those who have just entered the world of basketball. It signifies a player's dedication and willingness to prove themselves.
Effect: +1 STR, AGI, PHY, DEX, END
+10% Reputation Points gains in District]
"Title?" he muttered, his brow furrowed.
"Pet Egg?"
Belial did not expect that there would be this function.
And this system rewards are pet egg.
Belial opens the inventory to check his reward.
This is a pure white egg the size of a basketball.
[Pet Egg: You can randomly get a pet with random skills.]
Randoms were used in the introduction.
That is to say, the type of pets and pet skills are uncertain.
It really depends on luck.
Belial's luck has not always been good. He never got the best items when playing games. Particularly Gacha.
But if he keeps the pet eggs, it won't give birth.
He glanced at the "Pet Egg" in his inventory, a reminder of his newfound abilities.
He had to harness his talents, to push himself to his limits, to become the best player he could be. But the fear of failure, a shadow from his past, still lingered.
He had always been a dreamer, a loner, a kid who had never quite fit in. What if he was just a flash in the pan? What if he couldn't live up to the expectations that were starting to build around him?
"What if I can't live up to it?" he whispered, his voice a mere breath. "What if I fail?"
He closed his eyes, trying to push away the doubts that were creeping into his mind.
He had to believe in himself, to believe in his potential. He had to find a way to harness his talents and make his dreams a reality.
Belial ran to the sink and washed his face with water, then rubbed his hands, and opened the pet egg full of expectations by dripping it with blood.
"What is it? Demon, dragon, angel, and all kinds of strange beasts in the mountains and seas, whatever is ok, just come here."
After speaking, Belial chose to open the pet egg.
The pet egg slowly shook, and as the pet egg became more and more violent, Belial's mood became more and more emaciated.
"Angel ,dragon, demon ..." he chanted.
Seeing that the progress bar reached 100%, then a strong light emitted.
Belial hurriedly covered his eyes and faintly saw a petite figure fluttering out with wings flapping.
[Congratulations to the owner for obtaining the rare pet "service Pixie".]
[Introduction: The service pixie, a kind of fairy created to serve the owner, has various skills and is proud to serve the host, but it is less courageous and maybe a little less intelligent.]
[AI Service Pixie]: helps and guides the user, level can be raised using Talent points.
[Please name your pet.]
After three consecutive system prompts, a new pet bar appears in the interface of the system, which contains a humanoid creature the size of a palm.
This humanoid looks like a little girl, but it is less than the size of an adults palm, green hair, some white skin, and a green skirt that looks like a leaf. There are two pairs of transparent wings like dragonflies on her back.
The high-frequency vibration of the wings allows her to keep floating at all times.
It's really like the "pixie" in the myth.
The pixie seemed curious about the world. She kept trying to break through the barrier that she couldn't see and even hit her head in the same place three times in a row.
Is this his pet?
Looks silly.
Belial found that if he didn't name the pet, it seemed that he couldn't see more information about the pixie, so he's thought about it and typed in Tinkerbell.
This is the name of one of his favorite cartoon characters. The cartoon character is a female fairy but is famous for her mental retardation.
System: please choose a name for your AI!
'Hmmmm' Belial contemplates 5 minutes before saying, "Altair" like the alternate ego.
Click OK and a new panel will pop up.
[Name: Altair
Race: Pixie
Level: LV1
Skills: [Medicine bathing Production], [Novice Masseuse]』
With such an AI pixie now, should his recovery speed be greatly enhanced?
The reward this time is so good.
Thinking of this, Belial clicked to summon.
A dim light lit up, and a green pixie appeared in the air.
Then a girl appeared in Belial's eyes with a height of about 15-20 centimeters and said to Belial, "Hello Master"
This girl is cute but when she speaks she has no expression, neither cold nor warm..
Also, Belial was shocked about this new piece of information.
"Hello Master," the pixie repeated, her voice a soft, almost ethereal whisper. She floated in the air, her transparent wings shimmering with a delicate green glow.
Belial stared at her, his mind reeling. He had never imagined that his "Gamer System" would reward him with a pet, let alone a pixie. He had always been a loner, a survivor, accustomed to fighting his own battles. But now, this tiny, seemingly fragile creature stood before him, a new companion, a new source of potential.
"You're... you're a pixie?" Belial stammered, his voice filled with a mixture of wonder and disbelief.
"Yes, Master," the pixie replied, her voice still devoid of any emotion. "I am Altair, a service pixie. I am here to serve you."
"Serve me?" Belial chuckled, a nervous laugh escaping his lips. "How can a pixie like you serve me? What can you even do?"
Altair floated closer, her wings fluttering gently. "I have many skills, Master," she said, her voice still a soft whisper. "I can help you with your training, I can heal your injuries, I can even help you with your daily tasks."
Belial's eyes widened in surprise. He couldn't believe the potential of this tiny creature. He had always been a bit of a klutz, prone to injuries and exhaustion. But with Altair by his side, he felt a surge of hope. He could finally overcome his physical limitations and focus on improving his skills.
"You can heal me?" Belial asked, his voice filled with a mixture of curiosity and excitement. "How do you do that?"
"I have a skill called 'Medicine Bathing Production,' Master," Altair replied, her voice still devoid of any emotion. "It allows me to heal your injuries with a special bath."
"A bath?" Belial laughed, a nervous chuckle escaping his lips. "That sounds... interesting."
"It is very effective, Master," Altair said, her voice still a soft whisper. "It will help you recover from your injuries quickly and efficiently."
Belial nodded, his curiosity piqued. He couldn't help but wonder what other skills Altair possessed. He had a feeling that this tiny pixie was going to be a valuable asset on his journey.
"What other skills do you have, Altair?" Belial asked, his voice filled with a sense of anticipation.
"I also have a skill called 'Novice Masseuse,' Master," Altair replied, her voice still a soft whisper. "It allows me to massage your muscles and relieve your fatigue."
"A masseuse?" Belial chuckled, a nervous laugh escaping his lips. "That sounds... relaxing."
"It is very effective, Master," Altair said, her voice still a soft whisper. "It will help you recover from your fatigue and improve your performance."
Belial nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. He couldn't help but think about the potential of this tiny pixie. She could heal his injuries, relieve his fatigue, and even help him with his training. He had a feeling that this was going to be a game-changer.
"Altair," Belial said, his voice filled with a newfound determination. "I'm going to need your help. I'm going to become the best streetball player in the world, and I'm going to need all the help I can get."
Altair floated closer, her wings fluttering gently. "I will serve you faithfully, Master," she said, her voice still a soft whisper. "I will help you achieve your dreams."
Belial smiled, a genuine smile that reached his eyes. He had a team, a system, and now, a pixie companion. He was ready to face the world, ready to embrace the challenges ahead, ready to become a legend.
••••••
Meanwhile, in the secret headquarters of the Dark Valhalla Gang, Takamoto sat before his "big brother," Shinichi, his face contorted with anger and resentment.
"Big brother Shinichi, please avenge this little brother's grievance," Takamoto pleaded, his voice laced with bitterness. He had been humiliated, defeated, and left with nothing but a burning desire for revenge.
Shinichi, the president of the Fifth Division, listened to Takamoto's plea with a frown. He was a man of action, a ruthless leader who had risen to power through force and intimidation. He was not one to tolerate weakness, and he was certainly not one to let his men be humiliated.
"Little brother Takamoto, what happened?" Shinichi asked, his voice a low growl.
"I was beaten up by a kid in basketball," Takamoto said, his voice filled with hatred. "He did not put our Dark Valhalla Gang in his eyes even after I warned him."
"How is that possible?" Shinichi deepened his frown. The Commoner's District and the area between it and the Jingūmae Elementary School was all part of his territory. He knows that Takamoto was one of his best men among the people because he was an F-rank player. Takamoto should've been able to put up a fight and not be thrashed so badly.
"T-they should have already trained. They are monstrous however there's a boy who was very skillful at throwing passes and finished off our group of 3 brothers in the blink of an eye. However, he has poor physical ability and he should be a commoner." Takamoto didn't recognize Belial's clothes as it had been dirtied by his falling to the ground.
'Passes? What nonsense are talking about.' Shinichi thought but didn't voice his thoughts. He knew Takamoto was simple-minded but wouldn't make a joke on a serious matter.
"A talent that isn't a rich kid…? Are they from another gang? What are they doing our territory by starting trouble?" 'Are the other gangs getting restless and started eyeing our territory?' Shinichi rubbed his chin as he voiced his thoughts, clearly overthinking the matter.
His gang was not the only gang residing in the Capital. There were 3 other powerful gangs besides his own; the Blue Shark Gang, the Red Crab Gang, and the White Dragon Gang.
The Jingūmae District is divided into the Upper District and the Commoner's District, which is also called the Lower District.The Upper District is located within the inner area of the Jingūmae, while the Lower District is located on the outer area.
The Lower District is further divided into the North, West, East and South. Each one is occupied by one of the 4 gangs. The Western District belongs to the Dark Valhalla Gang.
"What should we do, big brother Shinichi?" Takamoto asked.
"For now, you need to go investigate his background. If he does not belong to any gang, you may call Aoki and Goto to assist you in apprehending then bring him to me." Shinichi ordered.
Aoki and Goto were his right-hand and left-hand man. Both were experts at fighting in basketball and are both are an E rank streetball player.
"Right away, Big brother Shinichi." Takamoto answered. Just imagining that kid's face when he gets revenge is making my blood boil.
.....
The next morning, Belial woke up feeling refreshed, his body full of energy. Maybe it's the effect of his skill "Juggernaut Body" that's taking effect.
'Oh right! Didn't I get a loot from those guys?' Let's see it here I probably put it to the inventory at some point.
There the black colored boots and wristband made of black wolves are shown, it has an amazing aesthetic and its good texture.
Wait maybe I can use my scanning function here? It works on people then maybe it will also work on things like an appraisal maybe?
Right now, I know I can use [Talent Scan] and [Skill Scan] of my Scanning function.
Maybe there's an item scan? Let's try it.
[Item Scan]
[Black Boots]
Type: Shoes
Rating: Common
Durability 15/15
Description: A basic pair of boots, made by a craftsman in the world at some point. Good craftsmanship gives it slightly better durability, as well as helping the wearer increase his swiftness.
Effects:
+2 Defense and Speed
+Traction: The ability of the shoes to provide grip on the court, that support for the feet, ankles, and muscles, reducing the risk of injuries and preventing slipping and falls.
+Enchanted: You are able to use the skill {Swift} once a day. For 1 minute, Speed increases by 10%. There is no additional consumption of Stamina.』
[Black Wristband]
Type: Wristband
Rating: Common
Durability: 10/10
Description: A basic pair of wristband, made of cotton by a beginning crafter in the world at some point. Still, they provide some protection from the opponent, as well as helping the wearer increase his power.
Effects:
+2 Defense and Offence
+Improved Grip: Wristbands can provide a better grip on the basketball, especially for players with sweaty hands. This can help with ball handling and shooting accuracy.
+Enchanted: You are able to use the skill {Vigor} once a day. For 1 minute, Power increases by 10%. There is no additional consumption of Stamina.』
Woahh, it appears and this stats are so dope this is the first that I heard of enchanted items what is this.
After admiring the items for a while, he takes a bath and prepares to go outside and meet his childhood friends for some serious training. But the problem is how to convince her.
Well whatever, I should probably get some fresh air and maybe search some cybercafe for some information about this world.
•••••••••••••••••••••
『Status』
Name: Belial Scarlet
Age: 10 / Gender: Male
Height: 150cm → 151cm
Weight: 40kg
Blessing: Gamer System
Class: Omni-Gamer
Subclass: Player
HP: 80/80
SP: 90/90
Title: Rookie Player (Common)
Effect: +1 STR, AGI, DEX, PHY, END
+10% Reputation Points gains in District]
『Attributes:
(Juggernaut Body: +5 physical buff)
(Rookie Player: +1 physical buff)』
STR: 14.2 (+1) → 15.2
AGI: 16 (+1) → 17
DEX: 18.5 (+1) → 19.5
PHY: 15.9 (+1) → 16.9
END: 17.7 (+1) → 18.7
INT: 4.5 → 9.1
WIS: 3.5 → 10
PER: 2.5 → 8.9
SPI: 8.5 → 19
CHA: 8 → 10
LUK: 11
[Attribute Point(s): 2→6]
[Talent Point(s): 2 →3]
『Talents:
[Godspeed Impulse] (Exclusive)[Sealed]
[Juggernaut Body] (Exclusive)[Sealed]
[Cross Swish Harmony](Exclusive)[Sealed]』
『Skill:
[Basketball Basic Theory] (Level 1)
[Game Chemistry: Aria] (Level 1)
[Basic Fundamental] (Level 1)』