Temporal Pearls
Using the brain as an Axis to process large amounts of data, an Advance Computer was made that is faster, accurate and more efficient than Quantum Computers. The only downside was it consumed an infinite amount of energy within a short period of time and also make the human brain stop functioning after prolonged use. Nevertheless, when a looming threat of destruction encroached on Earth for the second time due to excessive Energy emitted by Beta Asteroid Core, humanity decided to use the Advance Computer to siphon away the excess Energy! And the fastest way to do that was to make a VR MMORPG Cabin that will allow billions of people to dive in and make use of the Energy. **** Seth was born with a very low body constitution that made him almost a cripple due to his body getting stressed very fast from any extended physical activity. He escaped reality by gaming and when he met with an accident he stopped gaming. But when the ultimate game was out, Asteroid Online, Seth was asked to dive again. Sadly, he found an exact replica of his real-life body in the game. At first, he detested it, but on that first day, Seth was intrigued by the game and wished to explore more. To his utter shock, when he raised his Skills to Talent in the game, his real-life skill also improved. A series of other unexplainable events keep happening to him which steel his resolve to crack the game mystery. **** I don't know if the concept of this story was used before but I have not seen it anywhere. So, the story may have its unique concept and slightly different classes that were used in other VR Games. Don't worry, you will not be disappointed!
First World Quest!
[CONGRATULATIONS PLAYERS]
[NEW FEATURES UPDATED IN ASTEROIDS ONLINE]
1~The realism has improved by 10% (fewer Pixels Wound and more Blood)
2~Quest for clearing beginner Village will be given!
3~Class Selection Quest will be available!
4~Champion Candidates get ready for Weird Quest!
5~Gears could be changed at will!
6~At level 20 Players can set up Guilds if they fulfil the conditions!
7~In-game currency can be changed to real life through Weird Quest!
[Note: Your starting point is important!]
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Players stared at the notification. Everyone had his thoughts but most were attracted to number 7.
While big corporations were staring at number 6. They want nothing but to establish themselves in-game. With that, they will have the same influence as in the real world. They were already scouting outstanding players to build their power.
Seth was fascinated by all of it. To him, one should cherish and enjoy all that a game has to offer.
One thing he has never done in his life as a gamer was establish a Guild. To him, it limits players' freedom. At the same time, he considered it another part of joy he has not experienced yet!
Seth laughed as he was excited about the future.
"Already excited for the Classes?" Nanncy asked. Her attitude did change a bit but she tried hard to act approachable before Seth.
"Nope, no one knows how the classes will be. By the way Master Nanncy, did you know anything about languages?"
"I speak 9 languages and I have it as Talent?"
Seth gawked at her, "How many talents do you have?"
"I think it's about 15 or so!" She said.
"Can I have language as a talent, please?" He asked with puppy eyes.
She stared at him for some time before she nodded. To his surprise it was easy. For the duration of six hours, he grabbed another language. His comprehension was off the chart.
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Seth sighed as he finished copying the last book in the Chiefs' library.
"It has been seven days, and it was only today that the beasts retreated. We, the players, are the major defence. Sadly, I'm not equipped for that kind of fight. Many players obtain titles that give them royalty with the Chief except for me!"
Seth then frowned. It has been three days since he saw Nanncy. It's as if she disappeared.
Three days ago he discussed the matter of game language with her and when she checked, she confirmed it. From then she began to act strangely and then Seth stopped seeing her.
He did want to know what she found out. And he hoped she would come back. But maybe she stopped logging into the game!
It was night in the Vulcan village, from time to time a howl of wolves would be heard. Seth was nothing but a Scribe for the village. He helped them finalize contracts and document a deal.
Both players and villagers view him as an extra. One of those that play without a goal. Well, except when he was with Nanncy. Which they believe he was her errand boy.
Since he called her Master all the time. All this was because he hid his art from everyone. Maybe they might have considered him a good artist.
Seth raised his head and looked through the window. A bright light was moving in the sky, it was a comet!
"Amazing!" Seth whispered.
Gong!
Gong!
Gong!
Gong!
The Town bell rang.
Seth frowned. Ever since the village was elevated to Town, that bell just appeared. Stories from the elderly said, whenever it rang itself…Calamity is here!
Seth stood and walked to the centre of the Manor. It has an open sky. There was a blazing comet moving in the sky. Its destination was a few kilometres from Vulcan Town!
Then the world froze!
[Welcome To The True Nature Of Asteroid Online World]
[A World Where Calamity Descendants From The Sky]
[To Destroy Everything]
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[General Quest]
~Protect Your Town!
~Individual Quest will be given!
[Note: Dying on their hands has severe consequences]
[Good luck]
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"Their hand! Who are they?" Seth wondered?
"AZURE SOLDIERS. You are immortal, lay down your life for us and you will be equally rewarded!" The Town Chief shouted with all his might.
Every player that has been trained and recognised by the Town Guards received a Quest!
[Quest]
Fight alongside Vulcan Guards and be their shield if necessary!
[Reward]
~Vulcan Gift (special)
~Extra Life
~Armor from Vulcan Vault (special)
[Failure]
~Expulsion From The Town
~Fame -100
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"Looks like we have to do it. This town was surrounded by forest and beyond it was a desolate land. Our level is not high enough to leave on our own" one of the veteran players whispered to his people. He and his group have explored beyond the forest!
The moment the players accepted the quest. The guards of Vulcan moved out armours from the Manor and distributed them to the players.
Large crossbows were stationed on the town's wall. A mini-tower was brought out from the Manor and was planted at the centre of the town.
In just a second it grew tall and dwarfed the whole town. A bright light cast and illuminate the town and its surrounding.
Suddenly it rang, the ring made everyone listening sense the beasts encroaching and the distance remained.
Players were surprised by that magic. For that, no one needed to notify them when the beast arrived.
But the other function made them flabbergasted. All Azure's and town soldiers were able to comprehend their duty.
Abuhi Vulcan stood beside the tower and raised his right hand. The hand glowed blue and everyone in the town felt something different.
Ding
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[Blessing]
Abuhi Vulcan has blessed you with his power
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Ding
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Level: 9 > 20
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[Window]
Level: 9 [20] (Temporary)
Name: Seth Enoch
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That was a general blessing for everyone. Then for the actual soldiers, they found themselves having up to Level 40. Depending on their role and capability.
The levelling bridged the level of suppression between them and the monsters.
Ding
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[Quest]
~Protect Samsaria!
[Reward]
~Ten Gold coins!
[Failure]
~Permanent Death
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Seth stared at his personal quest as he wondered.
"Permanent Death?"
Mara was the name of the Chief's daughter and Samasaria was her servant!