(POV ???)
[A new system has been detected in the lower world]
What? Another system besides mine?
"This is dangerous... System, what's your suggestion?"
[It is recommended that the user first test the properties of this system as it may be dangerous. If controllable, take it under your control]
Hmm... The system has never given me wrong advice before... I'll trust it this time too.
As soon as the gates of the lower world open, I must send someone to investigate it.
But I still need to be cautious... If this user is like the other system user, it will cause a lot of trouble...
But if I can control it, I'll gain a powerful piece to counter the other system user.
(POV Jin)
"Huff... Huff..."
I'm so tired... I've run around this field so many times, I really can't continue anymore...
"Tch..."
As I tried to keep running, my foot suddenly got caught on something, and I fell face-first to the ground... Even though I tried to get up, I felt dizzy and had a severe headache, and gradually, the world went dark before my eyes...
....
I slowly open my eyes... Where is this place? Wasn't I just on the training ground?
I try to sit up, but my whole body aches...
"So, you're awake?"
I hear a voice from behind and turn my head in that direction.
"Ms. Trainer?"
I see Lara sitting calmly on a wooden chair in the other corner of the room.
"You did well, kiddo... During the five days you were unconscious, I got permission from the chief to take over your training myself."
Five days... I was unconscious?
[Congratulations, you completed your mission]
[Mission: Run a thousand laps around the training ground (completed)
Rewards:
1. Your physical strength and bone density have greatly increased
2. You received 100 system points]
Hmm... Even though I lost five days, it seems I managed to complete the thousand laps in the last moments.
"Kiddo, where's your mind wandering?"
Lara's voice snaps me out of my thoughts and grabs my attention.
"Sorry, ma'am... I got distracted for a moment."
Lara looked at me coldly and then said,
"Well, anyway... Instead of being sent to the main center, you'll be training with me for a while."
I have to go with her for training... but where? I voice my thoughts and say,
"Where do I need to go with you, ma'am?"
Lara gave me a sweet smile that was a bit... scary, and said,
"You'll find out soon enough."
Then she got up from her chair and left the room...
Why is she acting so weird? As far as I remember, Lara's character wasn't like this... Does this mean this world isn't the same as the game world? I can't judge right now... I need to test some things, and Lara is a good subject for testing them...
First, I need to see what I can do with the system points.
"System store, open up."
[Store page opened]
[Due to user's low level, only one feature of the store is available]
[Beginner Ability Store]
[User's balance: 300
Available items:
1. Kung Fu Martial Art: 20
2. Taekwondo Martial Art: 20
3. Swordsmanship: 30
4. Flaming Punch (Beginner): 100
5. Flaming Kick (Beginner): 100
6. Flaming Breath (Beginner): 80]
Hmm... It seems I have a few items available for purchase... Honestly, I'm tempted to buy them all... but it's better to save my points for the future.
For now, I'll buy the Kung Fu Martial Art, Taekwondo Martial Art, and Beginner Flaming Punch.
I clicked on the options I wanted.
[You have learned a new martial art]
[You received 10 bonus points]
[You have learned a new martial art]
[You received 10 bonus points]
[You have learned a new beginner skill]
[You received 50 bonus points]
[System points: 230]
Wow, this is great, even though I bought these skills from the system store, the system still gave me bonus points...
This is awesome... Honestly, I'm tempted to buy another skill... so... I'll definitely buy the Beginner Flaming Kick.
I clicked on the option in the store page.
[You have learned a new beginner skill]
[You received 50 bonus points]
[System points: 180]
"This... is very satisfying."
Even though I want to buy more things... I think that's enough for now... Now I need to do what I planned.
First, I need to find Lara... Then I can test that thing... It's not very dangerous to test it... but well... since Lara is a member of the Shadows of the Night tribe, she might end up separating my head from my body... but since they paid eleven gold for me... I don't think she'll do that... hopefully...
"Well, I need to get rid of negative thoughts..."
Honestly, I still get surprised when I hear my own voice... I'm not used to this childish voice...
Well... now I really need to do what I planned...
I get up... My whole body was slightly sore as I stood...
I walk towards the sliding door that looked like old Japanese doors and open it.
The corridor was very dark...
I move to the right in the corridor... I hope I'm going in the right direction...
After a few minutes of walking in the seemingly endless corridor, a light from one of the doors catches my attention.
I slowly walk towards the door and look inside... I see Lara there, reading something...
Well... It's time to put the plan into action...
I have to do my best to appear cute and childish.
"Uh.. ma'am.."
When I call her, Lara slowly looks towards me...
"What do you want?"
In a tone I try to make as cute as possible, I say,
"Uh.. actually... I... I wanted to... um..."
Lara says impatiently,
"What do you want? Say it quickly, I don't have time to waste with you."
When she said that, I replied in a tone I still tried to make embarrassed,
"Uh.. can you... um... come to the bath with me... and help me... wash myself... I.. I don't really know how to bathe properly."
When I said this, Lara's face suddenly turned beet red, and she stammered in embarrassment,
"W-What? You want to bathe with me... Well... You know... We're not at that stage yet..."
Her voice sounded like a shriek, I think everyone must have woken up.
I widen my eyes and say again in a cute tone,
"Can't you?"
Lara coughs and says,
"Well... I don't really feel like doing this... and I definitely don't want to bathe with you... but okay, I'll help you this time."
Then she gave me a crooked smile, her breathing heavier...
Well, I got the information I wanted... Unfortunately, Lara is just like she was in the game... A tsundere girl... who likes younger boys...
Why would a customer request such a character?
With Lara's current situation, I'm afraid my virtue might be at risk...