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Chapter 4 - Can I... Go Back

I sighed, exhaustedly as I sat on the bare ground and had my head turned toward the sky.

It was clear and bright out, the sun thriving wonderfully in its place.

My surroundings are dense with constant whistling and chirping sounds from the arboreal inhabiting the lush branches of the tall trees.

The environment was calm, and relaxing if one could filter out the sounds from the birds then it would be perfect. Quiet unlike my troubled mind right now.

"What about the innovative aspect? What does it do?".

Innovative Aspect Focuses On The Areas Of Production And Alchemic Research 

Force Imbued Weapons, Armours, Artifacts, Enhancement Pills, Purpose Based Exliers, Potions 

Those Are Products Come To Life Under The Influence Of The Innovative Type Aspect Users 

Yep. This is a fantasy-based game alright.

"So you say I am an attributed type aspect user because I can materialize physicality out of nothing. Is that right".

Yes 

"How do I do it? Materialize physicality out of nothing I mean".

I had only done it then on impulse, desperate to save my life.

You Begin With The Infusion Of Force Energy Into Your Body 

"Infusion? Like how I did earlier".

Yes 

Alright, infusion. Have done it once intentionally so it shouldn't be too hard to do it again.

Let's see, shall we...

Concentrating on that pulse, I opened it up and dispersed what flowed out into every part of my body.

The same invigorating feeling fell on me. My body's physical status was enhanced a lot.

I need a way to gauge just how much stronger I have gotten from this.

Now, Accumulate The Flowing Force Into The Hand You Wish To Use For Control 

That would be my right hand. I am a righty.

Doing as the voice had said was easy. It relied on a will to operate. All I had to do was will it so, and so it flows.

I could feel the so-called force energy gathering on my right hand, flowing down my veins to settle down on my palm.

Now Imagine What You Want Coming To Life 

Imagination?! Is that what I did back then?! I couldn't say.

At that moment, all I wished for was the Pak-Rat to die. For the fangs to never reach me.

Guess I must have instinctively thought of a rod hence the rod that pierced through the skull.

I reached out my hand and imagined a rod forming.

Awaiting the result, I saw how a dark mist was emitted from the centre of the palm I stretched out. The mist was unsettled, moving in a constructive form to create my imagination.

A rod about half my size landed in my palm to wield.

"Okay, this is cool!".

It was about minutes ago when something like this could only be fantasized about. And now I am doing just that.

I honestly wanted to run around, jumping to and fro like a man gone mad. It was exciting, really.

I had to keep my cool and act as mature as I presumed. For the sake of the voice. Wouldn't want whoever is behind it looking at me with the eyes of a kid.

"So I can just wield this and...".

I began to swing the rod around as I wanted. My form and stance were a mess, focusing only on showing off with nothing else in mind.

"What if I just...".

I focused and imagined the rod changing its shape from a simple rod to a sword. A katana to be precise.

I am an avid fan of the Japanese katana. The exquisite form makes it feel as though it is trying to send a message of distinction.

It had always appealed to me in that manner.

The rod changed shape as I wanted it to, now taking on the form of a katana. Long, curved and edgy.

With it, I moved around the perimeter, swinging and slashing with light and simple acrobatic moves to go with it.

I was moving like an expert in swordsmanship whereas it is not so.

I once tried to take a swordsmanship class. The price was what sent me running away.

Would have been cool if I did.

I Would advise To Cease All Further Activities Involving The Use Of Force Energy 

"Why is that".

I questioned, slowing down.

Force Energy-Related Activities Relies On The Consumption Of Force Energy To Use 

The More Of It You Use The Faster You Will Run Out. And The Greater The Level Of Technique Used The Higher The Amount Of Force Energy Required 

Now that it was mentioned, I did feel myself losing a substantial amount of that energy from the pulsing location I drew it from.

Did not think it mattered much since the amount I felt myself losing was minuscule to the overall amount stored in.

What the voice is telling me is simply the basics of buying more pay more logic similar to trading.

It's like fuel running a car. Or in this case, would it be considered a car battery?!

"Technique? Is that like the skills associated with the use of force energy".

Yes 

I had only just assumed it to be so. Never thought it actually was.

"Is there a way to replenish the force energy in the case that I do run out".

The Depleted Force Energy Will Naturally Replenish Itself. Rest Is The Best Way To Guarantee A Faster Rate Of Replenishment 

"And what about an increase? If I want to increase my overall force energy to be more than what I started with, how do I do that?".

It just struck me as something I needed to ask.

Through Training. However, The Overall Capacity Of The Force Core Enlarges With Age. The Rate Of Enlargement Is Dependent On The Storage Foundation 

"Is that like saying the amount it will increase by with each year is reliant on the amount I started with".

Yes!

"Is that not like you know... Unfair?! What about those that started with low count force core? Will their increase also be on the low count rate".

Yes! 

"Wow! So this is a case of the rich keep getting rich, the average remains average, and the poor remain poor. Kind of situation?".

There Are Other Ways To Gain A Dramatic Increase In The Overall Force Capacity 

Such Ways Can Be Attained Through Pills, Elixers, Potions, Artefacts 

"For the prices of those things you listed. We are talking how much?".

Of That, I Have No Knowledge 

Scrap what I said earlier. This is a case of the rich can get exponentially richer through spending their rich resources to gain materials that will increase their wealth by several folds.

And for the others? They have no choice but to scrounge after the leftovers of the rich.

A shitty world, I suppose.

"One last question before I decide.

All this, can it be changed? Can I refuse to participate in whatever this is?!

Can I... Go back home?!".

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No. You Can't.

Your Body On Earth Is Dead As You Have Been Considered So By Family And Friends 

Even If You Do Refuse To Carry Out The Assigned Task, There Is No Going Back To Earth 

Right From The Moment You Set Foot In This World, You Have Become A Permanent Resident 

"I see...".

My memories of Earth were not exactly flamboyant.

I had a mother who loved me and a father who cared for me. A normal life and a future to look forward to.

"Oh well. No use brooding over what has been. Rather, I should move on to what can be".

Again, I look at the clear sky, basking in the warmth of the sun.

"Alright voice, what is this task I have to accomplish".

Advancing A Race's Civilization 

"And what is the race assigned to me?!".

Deamans!

Before That, Would You Like To Open The Civilization Interface?! 

"What's that?!".

It Is A Guide Aimed To Keep Records On Your Civilization's Advancement Phase 

"Is that so?...

Oh well, why not? Open civilization interface".

Order Received! Initiating Civilization Interface...