As I approached the park two things happened.
One Blobbles could not, would not, stay still. They didn't pull on the collar thanks to being very well trained. Though their 11 legs moved their body in every direction.
The second, the screen at the entrance to the park popped up.
From a distance long before I ever got there. I saw a couple people walk through it. Like it didn't exist at all. I realized, no one can see it but me.
I had already guessed as such. Though it was good to confirm.
I approached the glowing blue screen. Hovering itself at eye level.
'Would you like to sign in?'
Well no one in close by so... this is kind of embarrassing.
"Yes. Sign-in please." I said. I tried to make it look like I was talking to Blobbles.
Sorry bud but you're cool with it right. Blobbles had no idea what I said nor reacted.
'Sign in confirmation. Chi Chi recognized, pet also confirmed. Items below average. Health normal. Please select the reward for your first Quest:
Item
Skill
Stats'
Okay it's sad but it only took me this long to figure out the problem with stats. I need a stats screen to use them. Maybe it'll show up when I get the stats.
Okay, I'll start simple first. Something with the least attention... Hopefully. "Item please."
'Confirmed. Quest selection item.
Collect Ten branches with your pet.
0/10'
Okay. That's it?
I blinked at the screen. I guess I expected more but this is doable. It really does reflect my current status.
With that we were off. I waved at some of the other pet owners but didn't approach them. It's normal for me to tire out our Blobs than gossip.
Easier honestly.
I went to the wooded area and rather quickly found ten sticks. I picked them up one by one. The the counter didn't increase.
'Please place items in inventory for them to count towards the quest.'
This really is gonna play like a video game ehh. "Inventory if you will."
With that a grid system screen popped up. I glanced around to make sure no one could see. I held the sticks near it and they went in. Oh they stack, that's nice.
'Quest complete. Reward has been placed in your inventory.'
This is so like a tutorial. I looked and saw a new thing in the inventory. I reached my hand towards it and it materialized in my hand.
A small but well weighted dagger. Looks and feel cheap, though I can still use this for something.
Bummer it doesn't come with a sheath. I placed it back into the inventory.
'Would you like to complete another quest today?'
I thought it over. I guess it won't be so bad to do the other two. "Yes, skill please."
'Confirmed. Quest selection Skill.
Have you pet follow three commands.
0/3'
Okay. I turned to Blobbles who was holding a stick in it's mouth. This will be easy.
"Sit." I commanded. They immediately sat facing me.
I hold my hand out. "Blobbles give me."
They let go of the stick into my hand. They are so cute but ew their mouth has got a lot of slime.
I set the stick aside. "Roll over."
This one is fun to watch. They go completely still than tetter over at great speed landing on half of their legs. Than in excitement they jump into my arms for reward pets.
'Quest complete. Reward Beast Taming has been acquired. It is set at level 1.'
Beast Taming. I guess that's practical. I mean that is what I was doing. Technically.
Level 1 huh? How many levels are there for each skill?
"Would you like to complete another quest today?'
"Yes Stats please and thank you." I don't hesitate as much. The rewards aren't absurd. It should be practical.
'Confirmed. Quest selection Stats.
Walk 1000 steps.
0/1000'
Seriously? That's it?
Okay then. I started walking holding and petting my pet. After a bit I set Blobbles down and they walked with me.
Before long I completed the quest.
'Quest complete. Reward one stat point. Open Status Window to allocate your point.'
Just like with the inventory.
"Status Window please." I said.
Even though I'm pretty sure no one can see or hear me, I talked towards my pet not the screen.
Hell I know they can't see the screen. It's still embarrassing and a secret.
'Status Window
Chi Chi
Age: 25 years
Race: Human
Current Status: Healthy no ailments
Job: Shopkeep Apprentice
Stats:
Strength: 4
Agility: 4
Defence: 2
Intelligence: 10
Wisdom: 8
Mana: 2
Luck: 5
Charisma: 6
Charm: 3
Unallocated Points: 1'
Skills:
Beast Taming Lv1
Okay. That intelligence is surprising, is it cause I work at an antique shop?
Well it makes sense that my mana is so low. Charm isn't surprising anyone. That defence... we'll ignore it.
I don't know what to make of my stats. I can't see anyone else's. Really only knowing my stats only helps so much.
I decided not to allocate the point till later, and just enjoy my birthday. It only comes once a year.
I left the wooded area to go gossip with the other pet owners.