[You have completed the tutorial!]
[Do you want to continue experimenting?]
Having completed the tutorial, I've realized that this game has a ton of possibilities...
(Own mutations... own technology...)
Here, you can do whatever you want. Sure, you first need to research and understand how the simplest things work, but the fact that you're not limited in the capacity of what you can create is impressive.
(Plus, even though this game is focused on war as such, players who aren't interested can start their own industries...)
The potential of this game is incredible.
"Exit," I said.
*Fuuuuu
And immediately I was imbued with a white light, which took me back to the city.
[The tower will open its doors when 80% of the players finish the tutorial! - 50% of players have completed the tutorial.]
Back in the city, I could better see the initial state of everything. It was sunny, and the sky was completely blue.
The ground wasn't paved, and instead, a faint grass accommodated our footsteps.
(Simple buildings, their design is ancient...)
Yes, the buildings you could see seemed to be made of stone, and their design seemed ancient, like in those movies or documentaries set in antiquity.
I approached one of them to better check its material.
*Psss
(Huh?)
*Pss
Curiously, when I tried to touch the nearest building, the moment my finger made contact, a blue light appeared, preventing me from touching the building.
(That means its access is blocked, but... why?)
[It has been detected that you have successfully completed the tutorial!]
As I wondered this in my mind, that window appeared, but this one was different from the previous ones seen.
(It's the same font that was used to give me the offer...)
[Promises made are promises kept! You will receive:
-20 million premium credits
-Premium Technological Core (Modified) (EX)
-Premium Mother Muta-gen (Adaptive) (EX)
-Guaranteed random 'S' grade Muta-gen ticket
-Random Talent Ticket
-Premium Random Talent Ticket]
"WHAT THE HELL!!!!", I couldn't help but shout with a powerful voice.
"Hey, look at that crazy guy."
"Well... I also think this game is great, let it be, maybe it's his first time in this type of game."
"Yeah, I also had that reaction when trying out that armor."
"Yup."
"Yup."
"Oh my god!, Oh my god!"
*Tremble
I even started trembling with excitement, as if I had won the lottery.
"Calm down!, calm down!"
*Tremble
-10 minutes later
I had to sit down on the ground to calm myself and carefully analyze the situation.
"Wait... won't there be others as lucky as me?"
Suddenly, I remembered the origin of my fortune.
'War of Worlds 7', my old entertainment companion.
A somewhat old game with few active players, but with a good number of veterans who, like me, didn't quit the game.
"There certainly must be some like me out there." This thought was enough to tone down my excitement.
But who cares? The advantage I have now will give me a good position in this game.
"At least until the pay-to-win players start making their crazy transactions."
While I was still in a state of awe, the city started filling up with players again.
*Voices
*Voices
*Voices
"First, let's go to a secluded place."
These kinds of things need to be done in private.
--
I stopped in front of a tree outside the city wall, not far from the entrance, as I heard something interesting on the way here.
"Do you know that if you go too far, it automatically teleports you back to the city?"
"Oh, is the map limited?"
"Yeah, but you can tell the map is well-made because even if you go to the edge, the textures are still great."
It was an intriguing conversation I overheard.
(Let's see, is anyone watching?)
*Look to the right
*Look to the left
*Look behind
(Nope)
When you think about it, there's no need to worry too much, as like me, there are other solitary types with suspicious faces.
(In fact, I'm the least conspicuous here).
My extremely common appearance spares me a lot of unwanted attention.
"Accept," I excitedly said the magic words.
[Premium credits have been deposited into your private tower account!]
[Delivering rewards...]
*Flup!
*Flup!
*Flup!
*Flup!
*Flup!
At that moment, five items appeared out of nowhere.
"Huh?" I was a bit surprised.
(Is there no inventory or something?)
[Once the tower is open, you'll be able to store your items.]
As if it knew what I was thinking, the game responded.
*Look around
I quickly grabbed all the items and examined them.
-A small bottle that shimmered in all colors.
(... Is this supposed to be drunk?)
Honestly, I thought mutagens were injected into the body or something like that.
(If this were real life, I honestly wouldn't drink this thing, it looks very suspicious).
Even the texture seemed strange.
*Splork!
"Cheers!" I said and immediately ingested the liquid.
(Hmmm... its texture, similar to honey? Its flavor... strawberry?)
It wasn't exactly strawberry, but it closely resembled that flavor.
(Maybe because I'm in the silver capsule I can't discern the taste well)
!!!
After drinking every last drop, I could feel the change...
*Warmth
(It feels... great)
A rather peculiar, yet simultaneously pleasant warmth spread through my chest, then soon flowed to all my limbs.
"Relaxing..." I stretched out all my limbs to better feel that sensation.
(It's like a hot tub, but better...)
The warmth persisted for a moment longer before fading away, accompanied by an announcement.
[Your body has perfectly adapted to: Premium Mother Mutagen (Adaptive) (EX)]
That message snapped me out of my relaxation and brought with it a small curiosity.
(Can you fail in that process? I wonder what will happen if I fail...)
Will I turn into a monster or something?
[- 60% of players have completed the tutorial.]
(Well, I doubt I can fail on myself, besides, even if I fail I'll just die and respawn as if nothing happened, after all, this is a game).
The next item was a bracelet that faintly shimmered in all colors, but for the most part, the predominant color was black.
"Do I just put it on?"
The bracelet was peculiar... you simply couldn't see how to open it.
*Put hand in
I inserted my hand despite it not appearing to fit, but something interesting happened.
*Enlarging
*Self-adjusting.
The bracelet enlarged to allow my arm to pass through, then automatically adjusted itself.
(Cool...)
[Initiating...]
[Verifying information]
[Version: 'Premium (Modified) (EX)' found]
[Initiating Firmware...]
[Firmware initiated, authenticating...]
At that moment, the bracelet began to glow and...
*Sting!
"Ouch..."
(That thing pricked my arm!)
I could feel the sharp sting as the device pierced my arm, probably for a blood analysis or something.
[Silent Shadow, synchronizing information...]
[Installed chips available: N/A
-It is recommended to first install 'Nanobot Technology Chips' to access all features.]
[Fully integrating the Technological Core]
At that moment, I felt the bracelet open up and shrink down, to the size of a soda cap.
*Sting!
*Sting!
(Ouch! Damn, that one hurt a bit more).
*Sting!
*Sting!
"Damn..." I muttered quietly as my arm throbbed.
"Look over there, a guy's squirming."
"Don't look, he's one of those weirdos."
"Disgusting."
The movements I was making were so sudden that I could even hear some people relatively far away watching me squirm.
Fortunately, the pain didn't last long.
(What the heck...?) Just as I was about to check the state of my arm, I noticed something unusual.
"A tattoo?" Indeed, a tattoo had appeared on my arm.
Slightly curious, I gave it a tap.
*Click!
[Process Completed! Welcome Mr. 'Silent Shadow'!]
A translucent screen appeared in front of my eyes.
"Did that thing embed itself in my flesh?" I speculated.
[65% of players have completed the tutorial.]
(Well, what does it matter?)
Seeing the player message, I ignored this small detail and focused on the other items.
(Let's start with the most normal one)
It was a small blue ticket that said "break".
*Crack!
[You have broken 'Random Talent Ticket'! and obtained 'Intoxicating Touch (A)']
(This... doesn't sound dangerous or powerful)
[Intoxicating Touch (A): Each of your touches will generate pleasure in its target (regardless of species), (ignores defenses) and has the chance to activate 'Intoxicated' (increases its effectiveness by 50% with members of the opposite sex)
-Intoxicated: The target is stunned for 5 seconds (increases with the hidden statistic Charm) and during that time will approach the caster harmlessly]
...
(...)
"From now on, I'll wear gloves."
It's a pretty dangerous talent; if used incorrectly, it could lead to very awkward situations.
I'm not sure how to feel, although technically it could have been worse, right? Plus, sometimes it can be decisive.
(It's an 'A' talent, what am I complaining about?)
Let's see the next one.
[You'll be able to use 'Guaranteed 'S' Grade Muta-gen Ticket' when the tower opens.]
...
And the last one.
A ticket that glows faintly in all colors.
(Come on, give me something good, buddy).
[You have broken 'Random Premium Talent Ticket'! and obtained 'Discount God (EX)']