Screeeeeeee
The tiger's sharp claws dug into the glass of the window in between its attempts at forcing itself through the door. This man didn't deserve this power if he planned to use it like that.
「 Primary game, A New Life for Homo Sapiens, information has been published. 」
「 Would you like to open it? 」
I clicked the glowing 'YES' button and the notification expanded.
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A New Life for Homo Sapiens
Rank || Primary
Difficulty || ~
Task || Survive the terraformation phase of the "Milky Way" galaxy until it is complete. Fight the oncoming monsters and fight one another. Make sure the Stellar Games remain entertained.
Duration || 7 days (6 days remaining)
Success || 500 gold; 20 stat points; 300 EXP; 1 A-Grade Stellar Ability; Stellar Patronship Program V1
Failure || Death
Extra Information || [REVEAL]
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I tapped the 'REVEAL' button in case that information was useful, plus the two hooligans surely got this as well so they'd be distracted.
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A New Life for Homo Sapiens || Extra Information
Due to this being the first primary game of these Stellar Games, the following information will be regarding all currently disclosable systems.
1. Stellar Patronship Program,
The Stellar Patronship Program allows a group of spectators to reveal themselves to you. Out of the ones who reveal themselves, you'll be able to pick one to become your Stellar Patron. Your Stellar Patron will be able to gift you more tokens of support than any other spectator. Tokens of support include, but aren't limited to, gold, Stellar Abilities, stat points, and equipment. Be aware that Stellar Patrons still have to pay in order to send you tokens of support so remain grateful. Each Stellar Patron only applies to the ongoing primary game; at the end of each primary game, there'll be a selection phase. Staying with one patron is favourable.
2. Stellar Shopping Array,
The Stellar Shopping Array is a system that allows participants to buy stat points, items, or abilities from one another or the Stellar Games. To register into the Stellar Shopping Array you have to enter the main menu and call for the game moderator you first met. In the case that you haven't met one yet, you might want to get around to it. The Stellar Shopping Array is moderated, but the guidelines and terms of use won't be disclosed.
3. Game Moderators,
Game moderators are entities that manage the games you play. They can freely create secondary to quarternary games anywhere and at any time. The first game moderator you meet will serve as your core game moderator. More specifically, if any spectators have any problems with you then they'd report it to your game moderator. To call your game moderator, think of their appearance and their name.
4. Stellar Spectators,
Steller Spectators are those who observe the games and participants. They can freely become patrons or they can remain anonymous and continue to watch from the shadows.
5. Introduction of a new stat,
Once the second primary game begins, a new stat will be added to your available list called 'Aether Capacity.' Contact your Stellar Aspect for more information on what aether is.
If you have any further inquiries, ask your respective game moderator.
Good luck, and may the stars have mercy on your lives.
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Well, that was sort of useless - I skipped all the sections with a title I already heard of so I only read points 1, 4, and 5. I was excited about the patron program though, I could do with some Stellar Abilities if my Stellar Forms are this useless. Now that there was nothing new to look at for the players, the tiger came back to hunt us down. Wait a second...
「 Stellar Form, Aspect Insight, has activated. 」
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Divine Warrior of Heavens and Deities (COMPREHENSIVE)
The right hand of the almighty entities whose sole duty was to serve the light and fend off the dark.
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Stellar Form 1 || Heaven's Seer
This stellar form comes with two uses: revealing false statements and lies or viewing a comprehensive evaluation of a target. To utilise this, you must make direct eye contact with the target or engage in physical contact. The revealing use of this ability is weakened on targets classified as 'Human Good' and barely works on targets classified as 'Divine Good.' In turn, this also means that any targets classified as 'Demonic Bad' are the most susceptible to this ability. Apart from these modifiers, this ability works as intended on other targets.
Stellar Form 2 || A Flow of Ichor (Ichor Infusion)
Release ichor from your palms which coats any weapon you wield. The coating increases the sharpness and manoeuvrability of the chosen weapon. In the case that the weapon is classified as 'Ranged' or 'Mid-Ranged' then the aiming accuracy will be increased as well and the ammunition used will have its piercing increased instead of sharpness. However, this ichor must be constantly supplied and doing so means converting a portion of your blood into ichor.
Stellar Form 3 || LOCKED
Stellar Form 4 || LOCKED
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「 Your Stellar Aspect has gathered enough aether to advance to a new level. 」
「 Astral Wanderer has levelled up! Level 1 -> Level 2 」
「 Aspect Insight has advanced. 」
「 Stellar Form 3 is now unlocked. 」
「 Stellar Form 4 is now unlocked. 」
「 Your Stellar Aspect still despises you. 」
FINALLY!
"I got my new forms!"
"Shut up before they hear you... but congrats."
Anticipating my new abilities, I opened up the menu.
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Astral Wanderer
From the stars fell an entity with boundless knowledge but limited emotion.
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Stellar Form 1 || Stellar Aspect Analytical Communication (Aspect Insight)
View the simplified or comprehensive evaluation of anyone's Stellar Aspect. At a higher level, this form will allow direct communication with other Stellar Aspects to view the evaluation of the human bound to it.
Stellar Form 2 || A View of the Boundless Galaxy (Sky's View)
Disconnect your sight from your body and move it freely within 150 kilometres as long as you are either: a) sleeping b) stargazing or c) under mental manipulation. You are also able to link your sight to the Stellar Aspect of other people, allowing a first-person point of view from their body.
Stellar Form 3 || The Eternal Rings of Stars (Armillary Sphere)
Weave stars into rings connected by a string of aether. Each ring spins around you and each rotation generates a sphere-shaped layer of aether as protection. The more rings you weave, the stronger or larger the layer is. Once you spread out the rings and they begin rotating, you can no longer weave any more rings for that Armillary Sphere. It takes 0.1 seconds to weave a single star ring with a radius of 2 metres and one ring can roughly withstand the impact of a C4 explosion.
Stellar Form 4 || Through The Cosmos, See Their Moves (Cosmic Sight)
Let the stars guide your body to dodge incoming physical attacks by reading the future through the cosmos. You must keep your eyes on the target you're trying to dodge for this form to succeed. The effectiveness of this form decays over time until reaching the end of its duration (which will be stated upon use) and this form is weak against levels of speed that surpass your own.
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"Could've been better."
"What did you get?"
"One is basically a barrier so that'll be useful in case we end up trapped and one is an auto-dodge."
"Thank god, using the barrier won't be helpful for now."
"I did say that'd it only help in case we got trapped.."
"Now you're gonna safely be able to distract the guy."
"It can get outmatched by speed though."
"We should be fine, he doesn't look like the type to use speed."
I just remembered.
"Can we talk about what happened in the secondary game?"
"Now isn't the best time."
The tiger pounced at the door again. Had to give it to Khai, now wasn't the best time.
"We need to give you a break so you can recharge, I'll use the barrier now which will buy you time. Plus, we could negotiate with them."
"I guess that could work."
"I'll begin creating it, tell me when the tiger is away from the door and I'll put it up."
「 Stellar Form, Armillary Sphere, has activated. 」
My hands were forced in front of me and they rubbed the air like a crystal ball. I saw the strings of stars form and dance in the space my hands sectioned. By spreading out my hands, I assumed that the rings would be bigger. I spread them out about 20 centimetres and the strings continued to dance freely in the enlarged space.
"Ok I'm ready now, go look."
Khai got up - Ichor Infusion still activated just in case - and went towards the door. The tiger was on the other side of the street and was about to pounce yet again.
"Now!"
I let the rings of stars escape from my control and they shot out, covering the entire dental clinic building and half of the street. The layer of aether they created illuminated the area in a faint purple light.
CRASH!
The tiger's body slammed against the barrier and we ran out of the building after quickly pushing the door barricade away. Although one was supposed to form every 0.1 seconds, I only counted 15 rings. Probably a limit they failed to mention.
Its eyes were shining red, a sign of being controlled, for a moment before the man let go of the tiger's mind and walked up to us. His aura was more intimidating than Ervant's because, unlike Ervant, he'd happily kill us at this moment.
"What do you want with us?"
Khai spoke for us both.
"We want to befriend you."
"Drop it, we know that's a lie."
I interjected, I wouldn't let him trick Khai although he could just use Heaven's Seer.
"How would you know?"
"I just do."
"Well, I say I'm saying the truth."
「 'Heaven's Seer' has confirmed that statement to be true. 」
"He's saying the truth, Wyatt."
"He has a mental shield ability."
"You found that out? Ah, I see. You have some sort of character-reading ability, don't you? How would you know if I'm lying or not then?"
"I watched you plan to trick us this way."
"With?"
"With Aspe-"
「 ■■■■■ prevented your speech. 」
「 ■■■■■ noticed an interference in your mind. 」
「 ■■■■■ has nullified the effects of Speech Influence Lvl. 2 」
Thank you ■■■■■. Hold on... how does he have so many abilities already? Was he one of the other people who signed into the Stellar Shopping Array early?
"You just tried to use Speech Influence on me didn't you?"
"Huh?? That's untraceable..."
"What do you want?"
Khai interjected this time, and it wasn't a simple question; it was a demand.
"Fine, fine, I'll come clean. We're here to slaughter you and steal everything you have for ourselves. Happy with that answer?"
"Good luck with that, I won't let you harm either of us."
"That's fine, they all say that anyway."
He already killed others? I trembled at that ominous yet positive remark. I think now was the time to use the advanced version of Aspect Insight.
「 Stellar Form, Aspect Insight, has activated. 」