Author's Note:
Character Map:
"X" = Loid Orcus (protagonist)
"(X)" = Loid Orcus (strong inner thought)
°X° = Makina
•X• = Soul Goddess? Aksa
^X^ = Sebastian (AI Assistant)
X>X= Chat Window/Panel in the Livestream
*X* = God and Goddess
#X#= Deities
Others:
[X] = Status Board/ What is written on it
--- = POV Change
|||| = Time Skip
(X) = Explanation/ author
([X]) = Sound effect
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[---
**[Status Board]**
Name: ####
Second Name: Loid Orcus
Rank: F
Level: 1
Exp: 110,998
Category: N/A
Race: Mimic
Species: Primordial Mimic
Class: N/A
Job: N/A
---
**[Stats Board]**
HP: 1^100^
MP: 1^100^
Str: 1^100^
Def: 1^100^
Agi: 1^100^
Dex: 1^100^
Int: 1^100^
Wis: 1^100^
---
**[Abilities Board]**
Unique: Shapeshift
Divine: Soulsphere
Shapeshift: Etc.
Soulsphere: Oracle
---
**[Skill Board]**
Unique: Mimicry
Divine: Ascertainment
Shapeshift: Etc.
---
**[Equipment Board]**
None
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**[Status Condition]**
Blessing of the Soul Goddess
---]
"Well, let's dive deeper into what these stats and abilities mean, shall we?"
As I say these words to start.
"First of all, let's take a look at the first thing that appears every time you say 'Status Window'—the Status Board. Here, have a look."
As I said that, the Livestream screen changed and began in focusing on the Status Board in much more detail than before as it appeared in the stream
[---
**[Status Board]**
Name: ####
Second Name: Loid Orcus
Rank: F
Level: 1
Exp: 110,998
Category: N/A
Race: Mimic
Species: Primordial Mimic
Class: N/A
Job: N/A
---]
"As you can see, this part of the status board shows basic information about myself—name, rank, level, and so on. For now, I'm still an F-rank with no class or job, though there are categories and species noted here as 'Primordial Mimic.' But that's where things get interesting. You can also see my experience points sitting at a decent 10,998, though I haven't spent them yet."
X>Bro, 110,998 EXP at Level 1? You're holding back! Why so?!
X> Race Mimic, as in Mimic, do you mean that mimic, really?!
X>Primordial Mimic? Sounds rare! There must be something special about that.
X>I understand most of it, well in my own understanding, but what's up in the category, although it is 'N/A' but what is the category to begin with, what is it for?
X>What's with the 'N/A' for class and job? Are you a freelancer or something?
Good questions all around! The truth is, I've been saving my EXP to allocate to stats, abilities, and skills later on."
"As for the race, well, this race didn't exist at the beginning, so I… created one. Don't ask me how, it just happened but with that somehow, I ended up making a new race."
"I tried to combine all kinds of things I've seen in anime, manga, and novels—different traits and powers from various protagonists."
"In the end, it resulted in this bizarre combination, which gave birth to this new race. As I thought about what to call it, I reflected on how I basically mashed together references from the MCs I've watched and read about."
"So, I called it 'Mimic,' creating this new race. Reincarnated as the first of my kind, my species is called a 'Primordial Mimic.' That answers both of your questions!"
X>Woah, that explains the race and species and all, but could we talk a little more detail about race creation or something?
X>He already says that don't ask right,? Well for me, how about the category that has been noted N/A, What is it for? I understand the other things, but just this one makes me wondering
"Category, Ahh, about that, it better to ask the Goddess,"
X>You know what, I don't care anymore!
"Goddess, if you may?"
*Of course*
X>No, you don't have to trouble yourself, Goddess
*Hoho, Don't be shy, Child of Another world, the reason I'm here is for that such kind of thing*
As the goddess said don't be trouble, the viewer that asks the question can't no longer insist and say appreciation
"Thank you, Goddess"
*Your Welcome, now then, for your question?*
*First, if I say what the category serves the most is to distinguish how we gods could aid our people*
X>?
X>??
X>???
*To understand what this means, you have to first know about the different categories.*
*First, there's the category called 'Humankind.'*
*In this category, we gods assist by increasing their stats, blessing them with skills and abilities, or aiding them in developing their own through the process of slaying monsters and gaining what your world calls 'experience points.' The more experience points they accumulate, the more we can aid them. You could think of this as a system similar to what you call a leveling system in games.*
X> RPG system, I see. It's amazing because it's real, but not surprising.
X> Yeah, it's cool and all, but it's not as mind-blowing as I thought it would be. I mean, we've had similar stuff in games before.
X> I agree. Especially with FDVR (Full Dive Virtual Reality) everywhere and games like Mystic Online—it just doesn't hit as hard as you'd expect.
X> True, the similarities make it feel a bit familiar but still impressive.
Seeing the comments, I can't help but throw my own into the mix.
"Well, I get where you're coming from. Honestly, the reason I adapted so quickly is because I played *Mystic Online* too, which has a pretty similar power system to this world. Now that I think about it... the game and this world share the same name. Hmmm... nah, just a coincidence. 'Mystic' is just the closest translation for their world's name. In the original language, it's different."
X> Yeah, probably just a coincidence.
X> Wait, what if there's more to it…
X> Stop with your conspiracy theories! We're in the literal presence of a god, so save that for another stream or another time!
X> Agreement etc.
It's good to be laid back guys, but seriously, guys, now that you're all saying this, I hope the Goddess isn't reading the chat. She's probably only seeing the flood of messages from those civil officials trying too hard to impress her.
Checking through telepathy in our hive mind connection…
*(FULL DIVE VIRTUAL REALITY GAME, MYSTIC ONLINE!!! I agree, that game is awesome! I first tried it using my attendant's account because I was curious. I thought the world my attendant came from didn't have mana, but there were signs that it did—later, I realized it was due to FDVR. I gave it a go and loved it so much that I made my own account in the game.)*
"(Yep, she's definitely not a fan of the officials' comments. She's more into those chatting about games—and she even plays one! How sweet. If possible, I'll ask her later if we can play together after the stream.)"
Explanation for the earlier thoughts: I no longer bother worrying about what the goddess might do. I can't stop her, and if she wanted to, she could do much worse. So, I'm rather grateful she hasn't crossed the line like others have, such as hackers and scammers online. I've given her permission and let her go and give up.
*Now, moving on, there's the category called 'Demikind.'*
*In this category, we gods assist in advancing their vessels or bodies, enhancing their overall stats based on the form their vessel seeks to take. In terms familiar to your world, this would be akin to an evolution system, allowing their race or species to evolve into a superior race or species*
X> Ohh, Evolution system, it's like Digiman and Pokeman. Those who get it, get it.
X> Digiman? Pokeman? What's that?
X> These kids today, tch! You were born too late, son. Just reminiscing about it makes me pity you for all you've missed!
X> Just what are you saying? What is it?
X> Sobbing. There's no need to cry, son. For us, it's like gold. Don't worry—we'll remember it on your behalf.
X> I'm saying... what *is* it?!
X> Just search it, son.
X> Searching, son, etc.
Even though I wasn't part of that generation, being a certified otaku in my time, I've etched it into my heart—the golden generation, spanning through years. So I know it: Pokeman and Digiman. Those who know, know. One of my regrets, though, is not being able to witness those legendary days myself, being born in a later era.
Wanting to take my mind off things like regret, I check the Goddess's thoughts connected to the hive mind to see her reaction.
(Digiman? Pokeman? What's that?)
Ah, poor soul... a daughter of divinity who never knew the golden age of childhood joy. How I pity both her and myself.