Chapter 7: First Kill

I'm currently mid-air, observing a pirate ship teeming with approximately 200 pirates. They seem to be preparing themselves for an attack on a ship filled with innocent civilians. Panic fills the air, and I notice some parents leaving their children on the deck in order to run faster.

[+30 Fear Points]

[+30 Fear Points]

[+15 Fear Points]

(121+ other notifications)

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[Ding! There's a new mission. check the notification, Host]

'Alright, open the notification.'

[Notification]

New Mission:

Objective: Eliminate all the pirates and destroy their ship.

Time Limit: 1 hour

Reward: 500,000 Fear Points

(Accept) (Close)

I hesitantly reach for the close button. "What? I can't kill that many people!" I exclaimed, my hand trembling.

[I recommend that the host accept the mission. In this world, it's either kill or be killed.]

"But I really can't take so many lives," I said, fear evident in my voice.

[Host, if you maintain that weak personality of yours, even with your powerful skills, it won't save you.]

My hand continues to shake, and my heart pounds rapidly. This is the first time I will be taking someone's life.

"Wooooo, System, find me a skill in the shop that deals with emotions." I know I have the ability to incapacitate all the pirates, but this time the system is forcing me to choose to kill them.

[Shop]

(Emotion)

Empathy Extension: This skill allows you to extend your natural capacity for empathy beyond ordinary limits. You can deeply understand and connect with the emotions of others, forging stronger emotional bonds and gaining profound insights into their experiences.

(Price: 350,000 FP)

Emotional Adaptability: With this skill, you gain the ability to adapt and respond to various emotional situations swiftly. You can easily shift between different emotional states, allowing for greater versatility in social interactions, problem-solving, and adapting to unpredictable circumstances.

(Price: 100,000 FP)

Fear Mastery: This skill empowers you to master and control fear. You can confront and overcome your own fears, granting a remarkable level of courage and composure in the face of daunting challenges or terrifying situations.

(Price: 500,000 FP)

Emotion Detection: This skill enhances your ability to detect and interpret the emotions of others accurately. You become highly perceptive in reading subtle cues and body language, enabling you to navigate social dynamics, identify hidden intentions, and make more informed decisions.

(Price: 150,000 FP)

Emotional Resilience: This skill strengthens your emotional resilience, enabling you to bounce back from emotional setbacks and maintain a positive mindset even in the face of adversity. You can weather storms, overcome personal obstacles, and emerge stronger from difficult experiences.

(Price: 700,000 FP)

Emotional Harmony: This skill allows you to harmonize and balance your own emotions effectively. You can regulate and manage your emotional state, promoting inner peace, clarity, and emotional well-being. This skill helps you maintain emotional stability during challenging times.

(Price: 250,000 FP)

...

"System, buy the Emotional Resilience skill," I said, aware of the high price but recognizing the need for a skill that can assist me in my current situation.

[Are you sure, host?]

"Yes, I'm sure," I confirmed.

[Skills]

- Extreme Luck: You possess unparalleled fortune and consistently experience favorable outcomes, granting you an advantageous edge in all aspects of life.

- Master Gamer: You have attained unrivaled mastery in the realm of gaming, showcasing exceptional skill, strategic thinking, and adaptability across various games.

- Intimidating Aura: Your commanding presence exudes an aura of intimidation, instilling fear and unease in others, commanding respect and dominance in any situation.

- Instant Healing: You can instantly restore your health and hunger to maximum levels at any time, eliminating the need for food or health regeneration.

- Time Freeze: You can freeze time for a limited duration, halting all movement except for yourself.

- Advanced Telekinesis: You can move objects and entities at will, even from a distance. This ability allows you to manipulate blocks and mobs effortlessly.

-Emotional Resilience: This skill strengthens your emotional resilience, enabling you to bounce back from emotional setbacks and maintain a positive mindset even in the face of adversity. You can weather storms, overcome personal obstacles, and emerge stronger from difficult experiences.

A wave of energy suddenly surged through my entire body. I could feel the effects of the Emotional Resilience skill taking hold. It was as if a shield enveloped my emotions, rendering me impervious to fear. This newfound ability gave me the confidence to proceed.

"System, accept the mission" I commanded.

[Quest]

Objective: Eliminate all the pirates and destroy their ship.

Time Limit: 1 hour

Reward: 500,000 Fear Points

"Now let's do this!" I exclaimed, descending swiftly towards the pirate ship.

...

On the merchant ship, amidst the chaos, a lone child cried out for help on the deck. People hurried past her, unaware or indifferent to her distress.

"Look, the pirate ship is levitating!" a random man exclaimed, abruptly halting his escape. The attention of the entire merchant ship was drawn to the sight of the pirate ship, hovering menacingly.

As everyone watched in awe, the pirate ship began to shrink in size until it was no larger than a human body. The people on the merchant ship were left dumbfounded by this bewildering spectacle.

"Who are you?" a man inquired, looking up at me. All eyes followed his gaze to see a figure clad in a sleek, black jumpsuit with silver accents, wearing a sleeveless vest, sturdy black boots, and a billowing black cloak adorned with silver patterns.

[Image]

I stood suspended in mid-air, my right hand extended as if squeezing the air itself.

The man's question hung in the air as I gazed at them, devoid of emotion. And then, in an instant, I vanished.

...

[King's POV]

"Who are you?" a man asked, addressing me.

Utilizing my Time Freeze skill, I decided it was best to leave the scene without revealing myself any further.

[Quest]

Objective: Eliminate all the pirates and destroy their ship.

Time Limit: 1 hour

Reward: 500,000 Fear Points

(Complete)

[Notification]

[+500,000 Fear Points]

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