A mother and her daughter.

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[Random Sidequest issued by Being "Game master"]

BOSS FIGHT:

Hi again everybody! I regret to inform you that one of you are a bit too strong for my liking so he will have to die... A bit sad I know...

Everyone in a 10 kilometer radius will now be trapped until the BOSS dies or all of the people trapped inside die.

Everyone in the radius will be given a permanent "Curse of death" status until the Sidequest is over. Whoever wins will have their curse(s) removed.

If you're starting to panic, don't worry! Your screen will now be displaying a temporary map at all times, showing all humans, updating in real time. The BOSS will be shown in red. All others will be shown in green. To make it fair the BOSS will also get the same treatment. Good luck!

Rewards:

1,000-100,000 Sp, Depending on the amount of kills the BOSS gets. Split between all participating players! If you're the BOSS you won't get anything though! BLEEH~

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'I really fucking hate this guy..' David thinks as he reads through the sidequest, getting angrier and angrier along the way.

[Time to start the hunt.] The voice beckons.

'Let me have another look at my status first.' David interjects.

"Staduth!"

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Name: David Baird (Cursed)

Condition: Sentenced to death, Part of right jaw severed, Mild muscle fatigue, Mental fatigue, Anxious, Afraid, Angry, Strongly determined.

Hp: 78%

Affinities: (Skills), (Learning), (Understanding), (Brawling).

Sp: 0

Skills: {Stab/LV.2} {Danger sense/LV.1} {Basic gun mastery/LV.1} {Basic footwork/LV.MAX} {Basic knife mastery/LV.1} {Mental tolerance/LV.1} {Kick/LV.1} {Thick skin/LV.1} {Basic climbing/LV.MAX}

{Basic stitching/LV.MAX}

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[You remember the strategy we discussed right?]

'Yeah! Let's go!' David answers, trying to keep his determination and concentration.

He starts by looking at the map and moving toward the closest dot, pulling out his Smith & Wesson M&P . As he gets closer he pulls out his Ballistic Shield.

When he gets close enough to see the person he's about to shoot he sees that it's a beautiful woman looking right at him, causing his determination to waver slightly.

Her brown eyes, not yet lost hope, her cool black hair glistening like a beautiful dark sun, Her face and features, like sculpted out of the finest jade known to man.

He regains his composure as the woman starts running at him with the halberd, delivering one shot hitting her left lung, missing her heart before loosening another into her head as she is curling up, ending her life instantly.

He goes over and puts the halberd into his inventory, trying not to look at where he had shot her, searching her body for valuables while asking the voice a question.

'How many points did i get?'

[The minimum, 30.]

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[Bought [military grade ballistic helmet with face mask]. For 30 Sp]

[Items bought will be placed into inventory!]

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[It goes from 30-70 per kill the first game, the more brutal the kill, the higher the rewards.]

[Extra points can be given for style... Or if you kill a child.]

'...'

'How sick... Kinda makes me wanna hurl again...' David responds, disgusted.

'Though i guess i shouldn't say anything, having murdered a child myself.' As he thinks this his determination once again wavers before he stands up, puts the helmet on and starts moving towards the next dot.

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"Hey! English?" A confident looking man asks another just as confident looking man.

"I mean no harm."

"Yes i understand English a little bit." The man answers, still keeping a healthy amount of distance.

"What is your name?" The first man asks even though he already knows the answer. "Above the head." The second man answers.

"Yeah, I know Hahahaha! I just want to be polite." The first man replies, with a smile coming straight out of a toothpaste commercial.

The second man thinks for a second before answering.

"Luis." "Chris." Chris answers, the smile still just as present.

"Where're you from Luis?"

"Doesn't matter, let's move." Luis suggests.

"Yeah, we should go find more people, I don't think we can beat that guy by ourselves." Chris says as he sneakily tries to get closer to Luis.

Luis smacks Chris in the stomach sack with the back of his knife, almost causing Chris to vomit.

"Keep your distance." He warns. "OOF! *Gag* O-Ok buddy! *cough* *cough* Chris answers, still just as confident. "Whatever you say Hahah- *gag*"

As they run Chris tries to get some small talk going.

"So what were you doing before we got sent here?" He asks.

"Not your business." Luis answers, giving Chris a cold look.

"Alright man... Fair point... Can I at least tell you what i was doing?"

Luis looks at him again before saying annoyedly. "I do not give a Fuck."

"..."

The silence is piercing.

"..."

"You're actually pretty good at English..."

"Maybe I just kill you now?"

"I'll stay quiet..."

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David decides to take a small break, sitting down with his back to a tree, now donning a Military Grade Outer Tactical Vest, covered in blood.

"Shought!" He exclaims.

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[Bought: {Troll's body/LV.MAX} for 750 Sp]

[Skill will now fuse into your body.]

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'Finally!' He celebrates, before his entire body spasms in pain, every cell in his body screaming in agony from being reconstructed.

He tries desperately to keep his consciousness, knowing that if he fails to, he will probably be killed by the others who are hunting him. His determination keeps him awake.

After fifteen minutes the pain finally stops, left is a terrible itching in every micrometer of every cell in his body, neither brain, organ nor bone spared.

[It's only temporary.] The voice reassures.

"S-Staduth!" He barely manages to squeeze out.

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Name: David Baird

Condition: Sentenced to death, Bleeding, Part of right jaw severed, Generally injured, Muscle fatigue, High mental fatigue, Tired, Anxious, Incredibly itchy.

Hp: 65%

Affinities: (Skills), (Learning), (Understanding), (Brawling).

Sp: 8

Skills: {Stab/LV.3(UP)} {Danger sense/LV.1} {Basic gun mastery/LV.2(UP)} {Basic footwork/LV.MAX} {Basic knife mastery/LV.2(UP)} {Mental tolerance/LV.2(UP)} {Kick/LV.2(UP)} {Thick skin/LV.1} {Basic climbing/LV.MAX} {Basic stitching/LV.MAX} {Sense weak point/LV.2(NEW)} {Killing blow/LV.1(NEW)} {Run/LV.1(NEW)} {Slash/LV.1(NEW)} {Trolls body/LV.MAX(NEW)}

Boosts:

[Moderate strength boost], [Small strength boost]x2, [Very small strength boost]x2,

[Small precision boost]x2,[Very small precision boost]x2, [Moderate dexterity boost],

[Small dimensional awareness boost], [Very small dimensional awareness boost],

[Small intelligence boost], [Very small intelligence boost]x2, [Very small willpower boost]x2,

[Very small movement speed boost]x2, [Small mental durability boost],

[Very small mental resistance boost]x2, [Small flexibility boost],[Moderate durability boost],

[Small durability boost], [Very small shock absorption boost]x2,[Small endurance boost]x2,

[Very small awareness boost], [Small abstract thought boost], [Very small critical thought boost]x2, [Moderate regeneration boost].

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{Stab/LV.3}

Allows your stabs to be more deadly.

Gives you insight into the true nature of a stab.

Currently providing:

S: [Small strength boost], L: [Very small precision boost]x2, U: [Very small dexterity boost].

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{Basic gun mastery/LV.2}

Gives you understanding on how to properly use any gun, to a small degree.

Gives you insight into the true nature of a gun.

Currently providing:

S: [Very small precision boost]x2, L: [Very small precision boost]x2,

U: [Very small dimensional awareness boost]x2.

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{Basic knife mastery/LV.2}

Gives you an understanding of how to properly use any knife, to a general degree.

Gives you insight into the true nature of a knife.

Currently providing:

S: [Very small dexterity boost]x2, L: [Very small precision boost]x2, U: [Very small dexterity boost].

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{Mental tolerance/LV.2}

Makes your mind more durable and increases your willpower.

Makes you less prone to physical and mental outbursts.

Currently providing:

S: [Very small mental durability boost]x2, L: [Very small mental durability boost], U: [Very small mental resistance boost].

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{Kick/LV.2}

Makes your kicks more damaging and deadly.

Strengthens your legs.

Gives you insight into the true nature of a kick.

Currently providing:

S: [Very small Strength boost]x2, L: [Very small flexibility boost]x2, U: [Very small durability boost]x2.

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{Sense weak point/LV.2}

Gives you an innate sense of your opponents and your own weaknesses.

Currently providing:

S: [Very small intelligence boost]x2, L: [Very small awareness boost],

U: [Very small abstract thought boost].

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{Killing blow/LV.1}

Gives you a greater understanding of which of your attacks would cause death to your enemies.

Currently providing:

S: [Very small critical thought boost], L: [Very small intelligence boost],

U: [Very small abstract thought boost].

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{Run/LV.1}

Makes you run faster and increases your endurance.

Gives you insight into the true nature of running.

Currently providing:

S: [Very small movement speed boost], L: [Very small endurance boost],

U: [Very small endurance boost].

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{Slash/LV.1}

Allows your slashes to be more deadly.

Gives you insight into the true nature of a slash.

Currently providing:

S: [Very small strength boost], L: [Very small dexterity boost], U: [Very small strength boost].

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{Troll's body/LV.MAX}

Increases your body's natural regeneration and strength greatly.

Increases your body's durability, shock absorption, blade resistance, sturdiness, weight, movement speed and density moderately.

Increases your body's natural potential, allowing you to train it to greater heights.

Increases your metabolic rate.

Slightly increases fire resistance.

Increases the thickness and density of your skin, bones, muscles and the walls of your organs, effectively making them sturdier and more protected without increasing their size.

Makes you part-troll.

Currently providing:

S: [Moderate regeneration boost], L: [Moderate strength boost], U: [Moderate durability boost].

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As he finishes looking at the new information the itching stops and he marvels at his newfound strength.

[If you are not the strongest human currently in this game I would be very surprised.] The voice praises. David revels in the praise for a little bit.

'What's the difference between the "very small" and "moderate"? David asks.

["Moderate" is nine times as effective. "Small" is three times.] The voice answers.

'Ok, I get it.' David responds.

'Whew~' 'Guess it's time to take a little break now huh?'

[Definitely not.] [You do not have the time.]

'Come on! Just a tiny break won't hurt right?'

[Every second that goes by your chance of survival decreases.]

[You probably aren't feeling it now because you have gained so much strength in such a short period of time and you're so injured, but your strength is slowly being sapped away by the curse as time passes.]

'...'

'You're right.' He admits.

'I-I just...'

[Stop.] [You don't have time.]

'...'

David sits in silence.

He takes a look at the map to find some new targets, distracting himself.

'All of them are in groups now, and are moving towards eachother.' He notices. He sees a big cluster of dots quite a way away from him that gives him a cold sweat.

'I should probably try to take out some of the bigger ones close by first, then move on to bigger groups in other areas so that they don't get too to big to deal with.' He reasons.

'What do you think?'

[That seems like a good plan.] The voice answers truthfully.

[You need to start killing people a lot more quickly though if you want to survive.]

[You can't afford to hesitate.]

'I can't afford to hesitate...'

David starts moving towards a group of five dots nearby, or, relatively nearby since everyone has moved away from him at this point. As soon as he begins moving every dot on the screen starts moving faster.

After running towards his targets for about five minutes he notices that two of the members stopped as the others keep running.

'I'm out of bullets so I'll have to use something else.' 'I think I'll try the halberd for a bit.' He decides, taking the halberd out of his inventory.

As he reaches the party and looks at them he sees an old woman and a middle-aged woman, both holding halberds. None of them posses a firearm so he puts the Ballistic Shield away and readies his own halberd.

As they look at him putting his shield away they both freeze for a second before looking at eachother in the eyes, strengthening their resolve before running at David.

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According to the journal of neuroscience the relationship between a mother and her daughter is the strongest of all bonds. Throughout both of their entire lives it is nigh unbreakable. No matter the fights, lies, deceit, manipulation, runaways, mistakes, betrayals or hardships it stays unwavering, like the lighthouse guiding the lost sailors home on the stormy seas. Like the indomitable will of Martin Luther King. Like the finest wine, only getting better with time, it stays intact.

What kind of pain would be felt, were that bond forcefully severed? What depths of hate could a mother reach towards the one who severed it? It can all be explained in a single look. A look, so full of despair and hate it could turn the strongest of men into sculptures of pure ice. If looks could kill... David would have long been turned in to a Fine. Red. Mist.

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[Time remaining until end of first game: 20h 42m.]