Today was the day that Henka would be released. I watched as the game company installed the pod into my room. "Excuse me miss. I would like to thank you for purchasing, if there is any trouble please contact us." One of the workers explained. "Ok, thank you, "I remark escorting them away. I could feel the excitement running through my body. In a few minutes, the game would be released and I would experience a new world. I stepped into the pod and logged in.
A screen of bright colors appeared before settling into a title.
[Welcome to Henka no e Michi]
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[Logging in to Henka no e Michi]
My conscience was transported to a field and in front of me stood a woman. "Welcome, player. To the world of Henka," She greeted. "May I know what to address you by?"She inquired.
I contemplated whether to say my real name but decided against it."Hakai. You can call me Hakai." I introduced myself.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. I hope we meet again soon" She announced and turned away. "Wait! May I know your name?" I called out. "My name? You can call me Ryuko" She smiled and faded away. "How strange" I muttered. Immediately after she left a screen appeared before me.
[Welcome player, Hakai]
[Please customize your character]
[Select your starter race
Human
Demon
Orc
Elves
Demi-Human ]
'Race? They all seem like good options. Humans are out of the race. I came for a new experience, Orcs are too bulky, elves seem ok but I do not wish to rely too much on nature, Demi-Humans seem cute but I'd prefer not to be one in case they are judged in this world. The best option for me seems like demons. Ok, I'll be a demon in this world.'I thought resolving myself to the decision. I chose Demon as my starting race and the screen immediately changed.
[Please choose your starter class
Oni Swordsman
Vampiric Mage
Draconic Brawler
Dark Archer ]
'They all seem good but I'd like to fight with a sword so Oni Swordsman was obviously my class 'I made up my mind quickly. I decided to choose Oni Swordsman as my class.
[Please distribute your stat points
Name: Henka
Race: Demon(Oni)
Class: Oni Swordsman
LvL:0
Strength:12—-18
Agility:6—-10
Vitality:5—-7
Intelligence:8—-12
Dexterity:15
Endurance:5—-9
Stat Points:20—-0
Skills:
Demon Strike. LVL.1
Demon Dash. LVL.1
Soul Absorption. Lvl.1 ]
I distributed the stats in a way I thought would be beneficial to me.
[Please add any changes to appearance]
A mirror appeared in front of me. I was confused about what to do but later realized that I could imagine the changes. I made my hair white, and my eyes blue, and increased my height by a little. Due to my race, I had two horns growing from my head.
[Character Creation complete. Transporting to The Demons Starting Village]
My vision faded to black as I finally began the game.
When I opened my eyes I found myself in a type of village. Instead of the normal blue sky, it was a purplish color. I looked at my surroundings and noted that instead of humans there were demons. 'It seems your race determines your starting village. Ok! Let's talk to someone and see where I can go from now.' I motivated myself. I walked up to one of the stalls surrounding me. "Um, excuse me. I'm new here, can you perhaps tell me where I can level up" I greeted. "Get lost, if you're not buying something." They chased me away. I walked away reluctantly. 'Ok, it seems the demons aren't as trusting as I thought'. I looked around me before moving on the path that seemed to lead to the forest. It didn't take long before I arrived in the forest if I'm correct to level up you need to fight monsters, but I don't know how to fight. Maybe I should become familiar with a sword first. I looked in my inventory and removed the starter package. "Like I expected, a new player gets a package like this" I exclaimed excitedly. I opened it and found a long stone blade and some armor. I put the armor on and held the blade in my hands. I started by doing simple slashes until it felt natural in my arms, I did it for a while and got an unexpected reward.
[Skill Basic Sword Mastery Learnt]
Immediately I felt more knowledgeable about how to use the blade. I decided to try my luck with some monsters. I went deeper into the forest and noticed a rabbit eating what seemed to be a corpse. I slowed my breathing and concentrated on my first kill. I stalked closer and quickly sliced it into two, not giving it a chance to evade.
[Jumping Rabbit Killed]
[Level Up!]
I did it, I killed it. "Yes!" I celebrated. My celebration was cut short because another rabbit jumped out and hit me.
[-5HP]
"That hurts" I groan. I immediately stood up and prepared for battle. It seemed to be getting ready to attack again. I waited and watched it cautiously, once it attacked me I dodged and did a counterattack, slaying another rabbit. "That was close, I need to be careful. Since I can easily kill these rabbits it is time to hunt them down." I smiled statistically. I ran into the forest and looked for more rabbits to kill. Anytime I came across one, I immediately cut its head off. After hunting it so much I noted that it was weak around its spine and head area.
[Level Up!]
[Level Up!]
I decided to take a break from hunting and in the process noticed an injured man. I approached him carefully and called out to him, "Are you ok?" He turned towards me slowly. "It seems there are still…Ugh….people in this forest. Ugh..come here" He beckoned to me. I approached carefully with my hand on my blade. "Ugh…I am about to die but the best thing I can do is pass on my art. Please use it to grow stronger. Ugh….I only wish for it to become the strongest." He said pulling me to the floor and tapping my head. I felt a strong flow of power and information entering my head. I saw a message appear before me before passing out.
[Hidden Quest Completed]
[Receiving Secret Arts of Kyuriko Clan]
[Sending Player into a state of unconsciousness to properly comprehend information and assimilate powers]