Voices! (1)

After a bit of arguing with Zero, Link relented. After completing his Push-Ups and Running Quests, which were a lot harder for him, his body was sloppy and uncoordinated. He was exhausted, especially after the fight with the goblins.

<715/800 exp>

It was still too early for the village to be active again, so Link decided to go to the river a mile away from the village, he wanted to shower.

When Link first got here, he thought that Shampoos, soaps and all the hygiene products didn't really exist or were scarce, but he was wrong, they existed and as common as his old world, but his village was too poor to afford it. And that gave Link an idea.

"Why buy them when i can make them?" Back on earth, Link/Red was an introvert, he only went out to go to school or grab some food with Sam. But most of his time was spent either playing video games or surfing the internet, that's when he watched some videos about the process of making these products.

For Soap it was the easiest, since It's created by mixing fats and oils with a base. And for Shampoo he didn't know how to get his hands on the ingredients.

As Link walked into the forest, he was empty handed, no clothes, towels or anything he needed. That's because he has everything inside his Inventory and more.

The river was calm, the place was well lit by the moonlight and the forest was noisy. He smiled and jumped into the river, swimming around.

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After he was done, Link looked shiny, he really needed that shower and it brought out his good looks. He would usually shower once a day but he was distracted these past few days with all that's been happening.

He was wearing new clothes, simple black leather pants and a white shirt made by his mother, with what looked like a beanie. It was something he described to his mother and she successfully made it, selling for quite a good coin to the villagers and some merchants that came by.

It was still night, but it won't be for long, so Link had an idea.

"I'm going to test out my Shadow Walk Skill, i need to know how it works so i can properly use it.. Shadow Walk" Link muttered.

As he spoke the words, Link could see his own shadow below started to lift up from the ground and slowly crept up his body. From his toes, to his knees, all the way to the top strands of hair on his head.

Now when looking from outside, a strange foggy like mist could be seen covering him.

As Link started walking around the forest, he could see his Mana Points like a bar, while using the skill it was slowly going down.

As Link started running around, no sound was emitted, it was like he wasn't there. This excited Link, he couldn't stop thinking about all the possible uses for this Skill.

He started walking back to the village, the Skill still active. Link wanted to see how people would react, and if he really was invisible.

As he walked back, he saw Peter in the forest, walking somewhere.

"Isn't it too early for him to go hunting? What is he doing out here?" Link thought, following after him.

Link was practically a few feet away from him, he sometimes ran in front of him but Peter still didn't see nor notice Link.

"Ok, this is not bad," Link thought, continuing his pursuit.

Peter kept on walking, reaching a clearing in the forest, the same clearing Samuel, Link and his Father used as a temporary camp. It brought back memories to Link that he didn't want to remember, being powerless and watching his father nearly die, just like the events of his old world.

Peter kept walking till he was in the middle, putting his backpack down and sitting on the ground in a lotus position.

"What the f*ck, is this guy doing yoga?" Link thought, holding in his laughter.

<Yoga does not exist in this world, he's cultivating, Accumulating the elemental energies>

At Zero's words, Link remembered that he did the same thing as well way back.

"If I did the same, would it still have the same effects as it did with my old system?" Link asked, Hopeful.

<You have no need to do so, you work only with Mana now, as long as you have the skill and the Mana to go with it you can use it without a problem>

"That's better i guess"

Link kept looking at Peter for a bit, admiring his hard work. He woke up this early so he can practice for a bit before going to work. Then a thought came to Link.

"How did he get the Accumulation method? I thought only 3 people had the book in the village" Link thought.

<He probably did just like you did, borrowed it from someone> Said Zero sarcastically.

"Whatever, but it would bother me a bit if he stole it" Link continued "I took it from my father for half a minute and put it back, but what about him?"

<Not everyone has a system Link, It's fine, just ask him later when you get the chance.>

"I will. And you called me by my name, i knew you can do it" Said Link with a little chuckle while walking away.

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"He's gone" A voice spoke.

"What was he doing out here? Did he find out?" Peter muttered, looking in Link's direction.

"I don't believe so, he probably was practicing and spotted you" The voice was deep and hoarse. It did not sound like it was coming from a human.

"If he did find out, we're gonna have to get rid of him, we can't have anyone get in our way" Peter spoke, his eyes shone, darkness covered his sclera.

"Do not be paranoid, our cover is perfect and everyone in that village is dead. We came from there nobody can prove otherwise." The voice spoke, but this time it sounded like a female, soft and high pitched.

"Ok, we'll do what we came here for and leave, these people disgust me" Peter spoke, getting back up and walking into the dark forest.

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The sun arose, registering a new day. The villagers slowly started waking up, some going to work, walking down the main Square.

"Morning Richard."

"Good morning Dom"

As they passed by each other they greeted one another and went on their way, since everyone knew each other it was a daily thing.

"Morning Peter, sleep well?" A man in his mid thirties waved at the young man walking out of an old hut.

"Good Morning sir, I did, what about you?" A wide smile was on his face.

"Haha, stop calling me sir, you're one of us now. Here, my wife made you some breakfast, enjoy" Said the man, handing Peter a paper bag full of sandwiches.

As Peter thanked him and each separated. He walked around a house, walking on the other side, he looked like he was trying to avoid people. As he took another look at the bag, he sighed loudly as he swung his arm, throwing it into the river.

Disgust was written all over his face.

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Link was walking around the village, greeting people.

<There it is, Miranda's Barber shop, she just opened.>

Link looked over and saw it, it looked like your typical barber shop but made out of wood. And what still amazed him as it did the first time he saw it was the giant pair of scissors that hung on the roof.

"Amazing" He thought, he didn't know who made it for her but it looked too good. It reminded him of his old home which made his heart sink.

"I miss mom and sis" Link muttered.

*Clink

"I'll be right there" A female voice spoke from inside the room.

"Ok," Said Link, Sitting on one of the chairs.

The shop was impressive, with everything one would need for this kind of work. But what was missing was a tap for the water, but that is easily solved with magic, she can create her own water and use it.

"Hey, Link. Long time no see, how have you been" Miranda said, She wore a long dress with an apron.

"I'm Good" Link smiled "I was told that i'm in desperate need of a haircut, so here i am"

As she got to work with the small talk, Link was done before he knew it. As he looked into the mirror, his eyebrow was raised.

"I'm good looking aren't i" He said, partly joking.

Miranda laughed, patting his shoulder "You are a handsome boy, The girls will be all over you when you go to that Academy"

Link laughed, saying his goodbye and paying her. 1 Gold coin.

He learned that the currency in this world wasn't that complicated. They only worked with Gold Coins since it was the most common material here.

Link walked out, looking to his left and seeing the young man he wanted to see. Peter.

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Currently :

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-- Status :

<User: Link>

<Race: Human>

<Level 4>

<725/800 exp>

<HP: 25/25>

<MP: 56/56>

<Strength: 10>

<Agility: 13>

<Stamina: 10>

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-- Skills :

<Rock Skin> <Passive Skill>

<Shadow Walk> <Active Skill>

<Counter Instinct> <Active Skill> <2>

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-- Quests :

<Main Quests :>

<Reach Level 10>

<Stay Awake For 24 Hours> <Reward: 200 exp>

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<Daily Quests :>

<Completed>

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