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Chapter 39 - **Chapter 39: Back on the Grind"

**Hospital Visits and Training**

Kris stayed in the hospital for three days to recover from his injuries, but he wasn't left idle during that time.

His new friends—Tina, Nancy, Rod, and Glenn—visited him regularly, offering their support, but Kris knew he couldn't afford to rest for long.

His body needed time to heal, but his mind craved progress. Despite being bedridden, he couldn't stop thinking about his training, the feeling of Nen, and the lessons he had yet to master.

Biscuit, ever determined and unwavering in her commitment to Kris's growth, was not one to let him slip into complacency.

From her countless hours of experience, she knew that true mastery of Nen didn't wait for perfect conditions. "You're not here to take a break, Kris," she'd say with a smile, her voice filled with that special blend of encouragement and no-nonsense attitude. "Your mind and spirit can always grow, even when your body is forced to rest."

So, despite the sterile white walls of the hospital room, Kris focused. Biscuit instructed him to keep practicing his Nen training, specifically focusing on *shu*, a technique that allowed one to imbue Nen into objects.

While Kris lay propped up in his bed, Biscuit guided him, demonstrating the method of transferring his Nen into simple items like a small stone or a piece of cloth.

The task was deceptively simple, yet each attempt was a struggle for Kris. His mind, still clouded with the lingering effects of his injuries, often found it hard to concentrate.

But with Biscuit's steady presence and calm voice, Kris was able to keep pushing forward.

The slow, deliberate process of imbuing objects with his Nen seemed trivial at times, but Biscuit made it clear: mastering these small steps was the foundation for greater feats. She explained how *shu* was not just about manipulating the objects, but about learning to understand his own Nen better—how to focus, control, and extend his energy.

Kris came to realize that each time he imbued an object, he was learning to extend his sense of self beyond his physical form, connecting with the world around him in ways he hadn't before.

Though the hospital room wasn't the ideal setting for intense physical training, Biscuit made sure Kris didn't lose his momentum.

She had him practice constantly, refining his control over his Nen, pushing him to keep consistent.

She even introduced small meditation exercises to help him reconnect with his Nen, finding stillness amid the chaos of recovery.

The days passed slowly, and Kris felt the weight of his injuries every time he tried to move.

But with each passing day, his connection with his Nen grew stronger. It wasn't just about physical strength; it was about patience, focus, and learning to embrace the process.

Kris realized that his true challenge wasn't just the pain or the difficulty of his training—it was his ability to trust in the journey, even when it felt like he wasn't making any progress.

By the end of his three days in the hospital, Kris had not only begun to regain his physical strength but also his confidence in his abilities.

Though his body was still healing, his mind had become sharper, and his understanding of Nen deepened.

The hospital room, once a place of limitation, had transformed into a space for growth. And with Biscuit's guidance, Kris knew this was just the beginning.

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**Exorcism and Theory Proven**

During the days of Kris's hospital confinement, his mind often wandered back to his previous achievements. One memory stood out vividly—the moment he defeated Freddy early in the plot.

The victory hadn't just been a relief; it had granted him unique rewards, opening his eyes to the hidden potential of the movie he was in.

As he lay in bed, he began to consider the implications of that victory more deeply.

What if defeating other villains preemptively, before they could fully enact their plans, could yield similar rewards? The idea sparked something in him, a mix of curiosity and determination.

This line of thought brought another memory to the forefront. Biscuit had mentioned confronting Mr. Thompson about the location of Freddy's charred remains—a crucial detail connected to Freddy's lingering presence in the world.

Kris couldn't shake the feeling that those remains held the key to advancing their journey and disrupting Freddy's grip on the movie's plotline.

The more he thought about it, the clearer his plan became. If they could purify Freddy's remains through a cleansing ritual, they might be able to preemptively complete another plot scenario from A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Master.

When the day of his discharge finally arrived, Kris wasted no time. As soon as they left the hospital, he followed Biscuit's lead.

She had managed to extract valuable information from Mr. Thompson, which led them to Penny Bros. Auto Salvage, a sprawling junkyard within town.

The air buzzed with anticipation as they drove toward their destination, the weight of their plan settling heavily on Kris's shoulders. Kris, though unsure of the specifics, trusted his instincts.

Arriving at Penny Bros., Kris and Biscuit didn't hesitate. The junkyard was a labyrinth of rusting vehicles, twisted metal, and towering piles of scrap.

It didn't take long for them to find Freddy's charred remains, hidden in the trunk of an old, beat-up car that seemed almost purposefully abandoned.

The sight of the blackened bones sent a chill through Kris, but it also solidified his resolve.

This wasn't just a chance to disrupt Freddy's plans; it was an opportunity to test his theory and take control of their fate within the movie's world.

Kris turned to Biscuit, his voice steady despite the unease in the air.

"If we purify these remains through a cleansing ritual, we might be able to preemptively end this part of Freddy's influence," he explained.

Biscuit nodded approvingly, already formulating the steps for the ritual in her mind.

As Biscuit began preparing for the ritual, Kris couldn't help but feel a mix of apprehension and hope.

If this worked, it would be a major step forward in their fight against the movie's villains, while giving them a big advantage in the upcoming team battle.

If it didn't... well, failure wasn't an option he was willing to entertain. This was their chance to rewrite the script and tip the balance in their favor.

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**Bye Bye Freddy**

Biscuit carefully arranged the items for the cleansing ritual on a rusted car hood that served as an improvised altar.

The setting sun cast long shadows across the junkyard, giving the scene an eerie, otherworldly quality.

Kris stood beside her, holding a bundle of sage and incense sticks, his face set with determination despite the nervous energy radiating from him.

Biscuit placed a small bronze bowl in the center of the makeshift altar and filled it with purified water she had brought along.

Surrounding it, she lit candles and sticks of sandalwood incense, the fragrant smoke curling upward in spirals.

She had explained to Kris earlier that the ritual would draw on Buddhist principles to cleanse the spiritual energy of Freddy's remains, severing his ties to the mortal plane.

"This isn't just about banishing his presence," Biscuit said, her voice calm but firm. "It's about transforming the negative energy that binds him into something neutral—something powerless."

Kris nodded, gripping the sage bundle tightly. He knelt down beside the altar, following her lead.

Biscuit began to chant, her voice low and melodic, weaving together Sanskrit prayers of purification.

She sprinkled grains of rice in a precise pattern around Freddy's charred remains, which lay in a simple clay bowl they had retrieved from the trunk of the car. Each grain was a symbolic offering to cleanse the spirit.

As Biscuit continued chanting, she gestured for Kris to light the sage. With steady hands, he ignited the bundle and waved it over the remains, allowing the smoke to swirl around the blackened bones.

The sage crackled softly, and the faint smell of earth filled the air, mingling with the incense.

"Focus your Nen," Biscuit instructed. "Let it flow through you, into the sage, and then into the remains. Imagine the energy cleansing them, stripping away every trace of darkness."

Kris closed his eyes, his brow furrowed in concentration. He felt the familiar warmth of his Nen rising from within, spreading through his arms and into the sage.

The smoke seemed to shimmer faintly, glowing with a soft, golden hue. As he waved the sage over the remains, a faint hum resonated in the air—a vibration that seemed to echo from the bones themselves.

Biscuit picked up the bronze bowl, dipped her fingers into the water, and flicked droplets onto the remains. "Om mani padme hum," she chanted, the mantra filling the air with a sense of peace and purpose.

She motioned for Kris to repeat the chant with her, and together, their voices grew stronger, harmonizing with the hum in the air.

The atmosphere shifted. The air grew heavier for a moment, as if resisting their efforts, but then lightened as an almost imperceptible darkness lifted from the remains.

The blackened bones began to crumble, dissolving into fine ash that glowed faintly before disappearing entirely.

The oppressive energy that had hung around the junkyard faded, replaced by a quiet stillness.

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Hidden Achievement Unlocked!

Preemptive Kill: Eliminating a key plot point of the movie "A Nightmare on Elm Street : The Dream" before the plot fully develops awards you a B-rank reward and 5,000 points.

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"It's done," Biscuit said, her voice softer now. She turned to Kris, a small smile on her lips. "You did well."

Kris exhaled, his shoulders slumping as the tension drained from his body.

Relief and satisfaction washed over him as he looked at the empty trunk where the remains had been. For the first time in what felt like days, he allowed himself to feel hopeful.

The two stood in silence for a moment, taking in the significance of what they had accomplished.

Before laughing like a couple of lunatics.

They had succeeded in preemptively neutralizing not one but two key movie plot points. Kris couldn't help but wear a massive grin on his face.

"Let's go," Kris said, standing up and dusting off his knees. "We've got more work to do. Hehehe"

Biscuit nodded, gathering the ritual tools with practiced efficiency.

As they left the junkyard, the faint scent of incense lingered in the air, a reminder of the battle they had just won—and the ones still to come.

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**More Training and Living a Little**

As the days passed, Kris and Biscuit dedicated themselves to training.

The hospital had been a brief interruption, but now they were back on track, pushing their limits in ways Kris had never imagined possible.

Biscuit, ever the stern but patient teacher, guided him through increasingly complex Nen techniques, but Kris also made sure to carve out time for something unexpected: socializing with the movie's cast.

Despite the high-stakes nature of their mission, Kris couldn't help but enjoy the company of the colorful characters in the world around him.

They were part of the movie's backdrop, but their interactions felt real in a way he hadn't anticipated.

For a few moments here and there, he could almost forget the looming battle and just be... well, himself.

But even in these fleeting moments of peace, Kris couldn't ignore the subtle changes he was feeling in his body.

During his training sessions, he'd noticed something: his movements were becoming smoother, more precise. His reflexes were sharper, his steps more instinctive.

It wasn't dramatic, not yet—but there was a shift, an underlying sense that his body was beginning to move in tandem with his growing Nen abilities.

He wasn't sure if it was the culmination of his training or just the result of being so deeply immersed in this world, but it was there.

He put the feeling in the back of his mind for now.

There was still much to learn, and he couldn't afford to be distracted by something so intangible.

His focus was on mastering new techniques, integrating Nen with the specialized combat skills he had been studying.

One of the techniques Kris was determined to master was Soru, a technique that allowed users to move at incredible speeds by manipulating their body's momentum.

Biscuit had helped him refine his control of his Nen to the point where he could combine it with Soru, using Nen to stabilize and enhance his movements.

It was a tricky balance—Soru relied on explosive speed, while Nen required controlled, deliberate focus.

But Kris had started to get a feel for it, his movements becoming faster without sacrificing accuracy.

Even more challenging, however, was his experiment with Geppo—the technique that allowed one to propel themselves through the air by kicking off it like a tangible surface.

Kris had made it work for him in the past, but he wasn't satisfied with simply learning the basics.

He wanted to push the technique further, combining it with Soru to create something even more powerful.

That's when he'd had the idea for Kamisori, a move that would use the speed of Soru combined with the propulsion of Geppo to allow him to cut through the air in a devastatingly quick, razor-sharp dash.

He wasn't able to pull it off yet, but the concept was taking shape in his mind. He could feel the potential of it, the explosive power waiting to be unleashed.

During his late-night training sessions, Kris would practice Soru and Geppo individually, experimenting with their combinations.

He'd push his limits, trying to sync his Nen with each technique in new ways, but the perfect execution of Kamisori remained elusive.

Each failed attempt was met with a grunt of frustration, but Kris wasn't discouraged. The idea was there.

All he needed was time, and time was something he had in abundance, at least for now.

Biscuit, of course, kept a watchful eye on him, offering advice when needed but allowing Kris to experiment freely.

She understood the importance of him finding his own path, even if it meant making mistakes along the way. After all, that was how true mastery was achieved.

Though his new techniques were far from perfect, Kris could feel his growth every day, both in his body and in his Nen abilities. The journey was far from over, but with each step, he was getting closer to becoming the fighter he knew he was destined to be.

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Side Quest: A nightmare on Elm street

Kris total points earned: BB rank reward and 10000 points.

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**god's dimension once again**

When Kris and Biscuit returned to God's Domain, the air felt different. The world around them hummed with the tension of what lay ahead, but there was a quiet satisfaction in their hearts—Kris had made significant strides in his training, and Biscuit had been there every step of the way to guide him. They hadn't just been surviving; they had been preparing for something bigger.

It was also around this time that Bishop, Tengyi, and Yanwei returned from their mission in the Scream movie. Unlike Kris's more challenging and uncertain path, their task had been relatively straightforward.

Tengyi and Yanwei, seasoned and pragmatic in their approach, had been sent into the world of Scream with one clear objective: to eliminate the killers, Stu and Billy. Since they were already familiar with the Scream movies, they knew how the killers operated. The task wasn't about figuring out who the perpetrators were or chasing down clues. They had the advantage of knowing the plot inside and out, which made the task seem almost too easy.

By the second day of their mission, the two had successfully ambushed, and killed both Stu and Billy with the help of Bishop, who tapped into the local phone lines, to eavesdrop on there itinerary for that evening.

It wasn't a drawn-out confrontation; it was swift and efficient. With their understanding of the movie's plot and their own growing abilities, Tengyi and Yanwei had executed the mission with the precision of professionals.

When they arrived back in God's Domain, their reward was swift: C-rank rewards, and 2,500 points each, a reflection of their success. Kris couldn't help but admire their resourcefulness. They had used their knowledge of the movie's world to their advantage, eliminating the threat before it could even fully manifest. In a way, their approach had been almost surgical—no unnecessary risks, just cold efficiency.

Kris found them as they were recovering from their mission, eager to hear their report. He looked at Tengyi and Yanwei with a sense of pride. "Well done," Kris said, his voice sincere. "You both showed excellent resourcefulness and initiative. You didn't wait for the plot to unfold; you took control of the situation and used your strengths to grow stronger. That's how we win, by thinking ahead and making the most of what we have."

Biscuit stood beside him, nodding in agreement. "It's not always about brute strength. Sometimes, knowing when to act and how to act is just as important."

Tengyi and Yanwei exchanged glances, acknowledging Kris's praise with a simple nod. They had already been honing their own abilities, but hearing Kris's words of encouragement felt validating.

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**Shopping and Training**

With Tengyi and Yanwei's newly earned points and C-rank rewards, the pair wasted no time in upgrading their abilities and acquiring new equipment. The rewards were a testament to their success, and they both knew that strengthening themselves further was crucial for the challenges that lay ahead. *God's Domain* offered a wealth of options, and they were determined to make the most of it.

Tengyi, always the one to support others, focused on refining his skills and acquiring equipment that would enhance his strategic advantage in battle. He knew that his greatest strength lay in his ability to outthink his opponents, so he opted for abilities that would allow him to manipulate the battlefield and control the flow of combat.

When he told Kris how he intended to build up his abilities, Kris offered to give him a C-rank reward to complete his upgrades.

He upgraded his low-level Shaman Power to Intermediate level, deepening the well of power he could draw from. This upgrade cost a C-rank reward and 1,500 points, allowing him to utilize his abilities more efficiently.

He then used the C-rank reward given by Kris to purchase the lowest-level Earth Elemental, Gnome. This would allow him to alter the terrain, create walls for defense, pits for traps, or even tunnels for escape. With the spirit assimilation skill, he could even let Gnome possess his body, enabling him to perform earth magic like Gnome.

Pleased with his current enhancements, he saved his remaining points in case he would need them for emergency healing.

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Lowest Level Earth Elemental -

Rating: 70

Summon the lowest level elemental of the earth element, Gnome, as a catalyst to control the earth. Power of elemental varieties by how much Mana, Spirit Power or other the user allows the Elemental to use. Requires 1000 points, C rank reward, and C rank or higher energy.

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Yanwei, on the other hand, took a more direct approach to upgrading her combat abilities.

Her time in the Scream world had sharpened her skills, but she knew that relying only on what she had would limit her growth.

She focused on abilities that would enhance her physical prowess, using her points to unlock Geppo, like Kris. This would allow her to take to the air and snipe her enemies, while also offering a more versatile way of evading or escaping from enemies.

She also asked Kris to buy her a bow that would complement her skill set, and since he had promised to get her one before, Kris ended up purchasing the Ice Dragon Wing Bow.

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Ice Dragon Wing Bow

Rating: 80

The weapon is infused with the essence of an Ice dragon's breath, where ever the arrow shot from this bow lands it causes the area to be frozen or be covered in ice.

If you load no ammunition in the weapon, it produces its own, automatically creating one piece of magic ammunition when you pull back the string. The ammunition created by the bow vanishes the instant after it hits or misses a target. Cost C rank rewards and 1500 points.

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To round everything up, Yanwei exchanged one of her remaining D-rank rewards for the Color of Observation Haki, which would allow her to scout, locate, and see incoming attacks or enemies—virtually making her an orbital satellite or reaper drone.

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**Preparing for the next movie**

The next few days were spent in a flurry of training. Kris, Biscuit, Tengyi, and Yanwei all pushed themselves further. With the experience they had gained from their respective worlds, they now had the opportunity to refine their skills and explore new techniques. For Tengyi and Yanwei, it was an opportunity to expand on their existing abilities and incorporate new aspects of their training. Kris, still experimenting with his Nen, watched them with a sense of camaraderie. They weren't just teammates—they were his equals now, each one contributing to the collective strength of their group.

Kris's thoughts drifted toward the upcoming battles. They were all growing stronger, adapting to the world they were trapped in. He couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in what they had accomplished, and in the realization that they had a long way to go yet. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with.

As the days passed, Kris continued to train, keeping his focus on his Nen techniques, but he also found himself considering how their experiences in the different movie worlds could be used to their advantage. In a world where anything was possible, knowledge and preparation could be just as powerful as raw strength.