19 Chapter 19 - It's Over 9000?
Gaining a title is better than having mid-grade equipment. However, to obtain one is you have to win some simple or difficult events against millions of players.
What more? Hearing an announcement of a player gained a title, three at that, and at the same time, it's still the server opening, is the most outrageous commodity that shook the entire gaming community and not just that because this player defeated the boss alone, obtaining the title Solo Player that will greatly increase a player's Battle Rating.
Wealthy companies also hire players to play World Online to succeed further as you can sell items with real currency in this game. So as the moment they knew about it, most of those companies hastily searched the identity of this certain individual to confirm if he/she has someone backing him up or simply like those people that have a talent and decided to hide themselves.
There is also an 'Achievement' function that players will gain through accomplishing quests from NPC's or did something big that influenced the game. Players can get similar 'Achievement' but the first three players who will obtain it will have the best benefits.
In every beginner's village, all activities halted, even the NPC's that we're programmed as if they were real people stopped what they were doing.
"Isn't just at least three hours at most that the game started? How come..."
"His name is familiar... Shannah. The player who speeds run the bosses back at the Glory game."
"Oh? He was called the King's Avatar, right? But his last name is different... It was Shannah Nightshade..."
People started to chatter around while looking at the digitalized written announcement above the sky in a trance. It took a few minutes before the people resumed what they were doing. But this time, with the motivation to grind. Some felt envious, while some got proud because the player is living in Japan, the same country where they are living.
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"My...my Shannah. I know that his aiming to be at the top in every game he played but I can't believe it... He managed to kill the boss alone with barely still a few hours since the game started."
Mamako muttered with an awe expression, her lips trembling while her heart started to beat fast. Not just her. Both Asuna and Alice have their eyes wide open as they heard the name of the person whom they are waiting for.
Alice slightly bent her neck to look at Mamako, she sneered and spoke, "Maybe we should wait and eat over there? I'll pay for the food..."
With a nod, all the girls went to the small eatery. Asuna and Alice glanced at Mamako and noticed their 'older sister' needs to calm down. As it's very obvious Mamako's cheeks reddened while the way she breathes slightly ragged.
Shannah must prepare after they log out.
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Meanwhile, the person who caused this commotion is sitting cross-legged while stroking his imaginary beard like a sage and stared at the new items he received.
[Blood Thirst Staff +5]
BR: 7000 [Item Image Here]
Like its sword counterpart, this staff needs to be constantly nourished with blood. It is said this staff once belonged to a powerful Necromancer. A staff that increases damage over time abilities. Bleeding multiplied by 2. Magic Power greatly increased.
[Night Born Drak Cape +3]
BR: 5000 [Item Image Here]
Creatures of the night are no like you and me. Those from the Rift are even more alien. Beware… oh, beware! A chance to inflict critical attacks when hidden from the shadows. Within the shadows, you are difficult to be seen.
Overall, his stats looked like this:
[Shannah Leafwalker.]
Main Class: Dark Mage
Battle Rating: 198,000
HP: 150,670
MP: 345,000
Level: 37
"Maybe... Streaming will be a good idea after all. Also, increasing Mamako's and the other's BR will be good for the guild as well."
With this high BR of his, he will help the girls in increasing their BR as well. Because the BR of each Guild Members will matter in what rank a Guild should be. Also, the master of the top 1 guild will gain a new Title if the game has already started for a month already.
When a player will reach level 30, the streaming function will unlock at the settings menu. All Shannah needs to do is simply go to the settings menu and enable streaming while choosing which platform he wants to stream.
However, a player can only choose one platform but, there is also a recording option if a player wants to obviously record what he/she wants to show off.
Viewers can also donate money and it will automatically deposit into his P*yPal account.
"Not now though, let me choose my subclass first."
It may be just a subclass but it can even be more useful than the main class. Players can only have three classes. However, there is a Title that a player can have an extra class. The first player who will reach level 80 will obtain this Title.
That's why Shannah already decided what class he will choose. It's related to what he can do in real life, and that is singing.
Shannah isn't confident that he will be the first player to reach level 80, but the way he's progressing presently gives him a 100% possibility.
The reason he likewise decided to stream because he can pay money to change his class if he wants to or needed it in the future. But that's only if he can't attain the title to have the 4th class.
"Maybe my third or fourth class will be related to Physical classes. But for now, the more buffs I have, the better."
[System: The first player to reach level 30 is granted to have special classes. Please choose carefully.]
Smiling at what he sees, Shannah then pressed the Special Class categories related to Music. Then, with a few minutes of scrolling, his finger pressed the class he took an interest.
[Maven Of The Strings: A class speaking only through its graceful chords and vibrant arias. This genteel manner has endeared this player to the highborn, though others' expectations, spellbinding melodies can entirely emanate magic. Silent to outsiders but somehow understood by close companions, the Player plucks its harmonies not only to soothe the injured allies but also to strike down unsuspecting enemies.
With an enthusiastic feeling. Shannah quickly chose the class. It only increased his BR by 5000 but he still felt satisfied and excited to see what this special class is capable of.
With all that done, Shannah remembered to finally contact his lover. As he opened the message function, there are about 32 unread messages already from Mamako while the two are from Alice and Asuna.
A gentle smile formed on his face because of Mamako's messages. They are laying on the same bed and her messages are like she's already missing him. Not that he didn't like it, in truth, he wants to log out and kiss Mamako right now.
"I will now use the Teleportation Portal. Tell me where you guys are."
Not even a few seconds that he sent a message, Mamako instantly replied three messages.
"Dear?! Thank goodness you finally answered!"
"We are eating right now, please come here right away. I miss you!"
"I love you dear!"
Shannah can't help but chuckle at her replies.
The boss also dropped five more items but its quality is lower than what he is using right now. Moreover, it's not suitable for his current classes.
(AN: I decided to put colors to distinguish the quality or rarity of each weapon. Maybe in the next chapter.)
He organized everything on his inventory. Not like other games, World Online has an infinite amount of storage. However, the drawback is, they will lose some if they die. Furthermore, if a player is an orange or red name, they will lose a lot of items.
Players who have orange or red names are players that like to attack other players for their own selfish needs, or even just by having fun and bully weak players.
"Now then, time to go. I will check my new skills later once I meet them."
With the Bloodthirst staff, Night Born Drak Cape, and the cosmetic he received as a gift, Shannah looked terrifying as hell. What more, with his tall stature, silverish long hair, and dark skin, Shannah matched an incarnation of a demon king.
The magic portal looks like a simple metal pillar with an orb floating above it. It's not that tall because players can easily reach it. Shannah placed his hand on the orb while choosing what village he will teleport.
And with that, Shannah will finally meet his lover and new members. *Cough*.
