Verified Mission

'I'm sorry for shushing you okay? We can talk this out'

Jayden had a grim expression on his face when he saw the mission notification.

[We'll talk after you complete the mission, else, I'll confiscate your precious 'income daggers']

"Some people aren't happy with your relationship with EAGLE squad leader"

Stephanie said in a low tone.

"Come in"

Jayden said with a sigh.

"No, just stay away from EAGLE squad leader, and we wouldn't have to cross paths again... Because I was just sent to warn you"

Stephanie said with a serious expression.

'Mia? I must really applaud you for playing smart on me twice. But I'm not losing my income daggers!'

Jayden thought to Mia with a determined tone, and walked up to Stephanie who subconsciously took a step back.

"Let's forget the memories of the past and cherish the ones to come"

Jayden said as he grabbed Stephanie's cheeks, and kissed her.

Stephanie stood frozen on the spot with wide eyes, and was too stunned to move away, which made the...

[Mission successful!]

[You have obtained 'Slingshot .22 pistol']

[That's what I'm talking about! Always be prepared to make sacrifices for the cause of the mission! Brazo Merc! Bravo!]

[Bonus reward: Glock19 pistol have been unlocked!]

'Could you stop yelling? I can hear you loud and clear!'

Jayden complained as his brain shook from Mia's excited yells.

He withdrew his lips from Stephanie's, who's eyes were still wide in shock, and caressed her cheeks softly.

"You're still banned from coming to my house, okay?"

Jayden said with an amused smile and walked back into his house.

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[Hope online...]

[Welcome back player 'Merc', you will now be assigned to a random human beginners village.]

'Thanks...'

Jayden quickly willed out, as he had no mouth.

[For what? If I may ask.]

'For helping me out, back when I was detained'

Jayden willed.

[I have no records of that. You must be mistaking me for someone else.]

[Have a nice gaming experience.]

The AI said monotonously, and Jayden's view changed to that of a crowded street, with people running around with swords and spears, on horses and donkeys.

No technology! No guns!

He looked down at himself and found himself in a plain white hooded sweatshirt, with brown shorts, but was barefooted. And hanging horizontally behind his waist was a long sheathed dagger

[You have acquired a unique class 'Mercenary'!]

[You have obtained the class equipment, 'M16 rifle'!]

[To summon your status screen, say 'Summon status'!]

'Mia...'

Jayden called out expectantly.

[Just this once. No more cheats after this!]

[You have obtained 'M16 rifle']

'My lovely Mia, you sure are generous'

Jayden thought to Mia with a wide smile.

"Hi!"

Jayden heard from behind, and curiously turned around to see a gray haired hottie, with matching gray eyes.

"Hi..."

Jayden muttered with a smile, while sizing up the hottie who looked to be his age.

"Jayden right? I'm Isabelle"

The girl said with a cute smile, and stretched her palm for a handshake.

"You know me?" Jayden asked in surprise, as he took Isabelle's flawless palm in his.

"Yeah, I'm your next door neighbor... Tonight's the crossover festival to a new year here, would you be attending?"

Isabelle asked with a smile.

[No!]

'Why? It sounds fun'

Jayden thought to Mia curiously.

[I know that, because we'll be one of the performers tonight.]

'I love your mysticism. Roger that'

Jayden thought excitedly.

"I don't think so, I have things to take care of back in the stronghold"

Jayden said with a smile.

"Ooh, Okk. By the way, I'm the leader of the 'Nightowls Guild', and you could join if you're interested"

Isabelle said with a proud smile.

"That's nice, but I thought guild leader's normally have their underlings tailing them around?"

Jayden asked curiously, as there were no crew behind her.

"I have, and they're actually everywhere"

Isabelle said proudly.

/Shing! Shing! Shing!/

The sounds of swords being pulled out of it's sheath instantly reverberated, and a few archer's could be seen at vantages spots, with their bow strings pulled.

A deafening silence instantly ensued after, as the crowd in the street all paused to see what was going on.

Jayden tilted his head around in awe, sizing up the over-thirty menacing crew who all had their weapons drawn.

"Listen people! This is the force of the dominating 'Nightowls Guild' in action! We threat our members right, and leave no man behind during a dungeon raid! I, the guild leader, goes by the username 'Nightingale'! And wouldn't hesitate to sign you in for free right now, if you're interested! So what do you say people!?"

Isabelle voiced out authoritatively, with a serious expression.

Players and NPCs alike, all began running up to Isabelle and her crew members, to quickly sign up with the dominating guild.

"Your expression was priceless. Thanks for the participation"

Isabelle said to Jayden, and flicked a silver coin to him.

[Clown, how do you feel being used?]

'It's complicated'

Jayden replied with a melancholic tone.

[Don't worry, I'll give you a mission to spank her ass later.]

'W-what?'

Jayden gulped down forcefully, and quickly snaked away before Mia would make him do something stupid.

[You need to level up, else, tonight would be a tough one.]

'What's this special mission exactly?'

Jayden thought to Mia, and muttered...

"Summon status!"

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Name: Jayden Logan

Race: Human

Age: 18

Class: Mercenary

Level: 0 [00/53]

HP: 50/50

MP: 25/25

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Strength: 15

Dexterity: 21

Agility: 18

Intelligence: 50

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Equipment:

M16 rifle

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Skills:

Summon

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SP: 0

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[Report]

[Log out]

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"Pretty much similar to Mia's"

Jayden muttered to himself, as he scanned the status screen.

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[Verified Mission: Survive till sunrise.|√]

Time limit: Nil.

Reward: All equipments used for the mission.

Punishment: Death!

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Mission equipments:

Modified Toyota tundra 4x4

Tactical suit

Bullet proof vest

GPS navigation system

Grenade

Binoculars

Machete

Cigarette pack

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"What the f*ck is going on tonight?!"

Jayden exclaimed in shock, when he saw the mission notification.

[Tonight... The Hope game begins!]