Rules-Free VRMMO Life: Volume II - Beginning the Journey Page 4
“Oh, you jest, surely! A traveler’s ability to resurrect from death is worth twice that, at least! Eighteen!”
We haggled back and forth, and eventually settled on 15 GP, 3 SP, 5 CP. With that, I completed the process of transferring the slave collar’s ownership over to myself, and I now had a new slave.
Name
Kiyabu Yukiko
Alignment
Lawful Good
Level
10
Race
Foxkin
Class
Samurai
Sub-class
None
Experience
45000/55000
Profession
Blacksmith
HP
1080/1080
MP
200/200
HP Regen
8.8 per min
MP Regen
2.0 per min
Fame
0
Infamy
0
0 PP
14 GP
32 SP
140 CP
Attributes
STR
74
INT
20
DEX
74
WIS
20
CON
88
CHA
20
Luck
0
Attack
+30
Defense
+50
???
Points Remaining: 0
Titles
Slave
Resistances
Piercing
+30%
Bludgeoning
+30%
Slashing
+30%
Fire
Ice
Water
Earth
Light
Dark
Charm
Enslaved to Zayn Darkmore – Compelled to follow all commands.
Diety
Tempus
Proficiencies
Simple Weapons
Martial Weapons
Shields
Swords
Bows
Light Armor
Medium Armor
Heavy Armor
Qualities
Hurts so Good
Senpai Noticed Me!
Art of the Forge
The Story of O
Lady Luck’s Fool
Gullible’s Travels
Skills
Foxfire - Beginner 2 (0%)
Blacksmith - Basic 3 (0%)
Sword Mastery - Basic 1 (0%)
Sneak - Beginner 1 (10%)
Move Silently - Beginner 1 (10%)
Identify - Beginner 2 (18%)
Observe - Beginner 2 (75%)
Bow Mastery - Beginner 3 (0%)
Taunt - Beginner 4 (0%)
Parry - Beginner 6 (0%)
Class Benefits
+20% with Swords
+20 HP per Level
All Armor Proficiency
Bows Proficiency
Swords Proficiency
Skills added
Level 10: Iaijutsu - +100% damage on first strike when drawing blade.
Sub-Class Benefits
Profession Benefits
Blacksmith
+30% Fire Resistance
Increased quality of works
Increased speed of production
+15% to Identify weapons and armor
Level 10: Imbue Armor – Able to imbue bonuses onto armor
Perks
Able Learner
Strength Focus
Dexterity Focus
Constitution Focus
Improved Race
While I was looking over Yukiko’s stats, I saw another window pop up.
For purchasing another Traveler as a slave, you gain the title Chainmaker.
For being the first Traveler to own another Traveler, the title is upgraded to Master Chainmaker.
+525 Fame (Increased from 500)
+5 to all stats for each slave owned.
Slaves gain +10 to all stats.
Chapter 18 – Guild Card and Second Night
Once we were out of the slave market, I made my way to a decent weapon’s store. Yukiko had a beginner’s sword and armor. While better than anything else my group had, that was still level 1 gear. Not going to cut it. Looking over my shoulder, I said to my new pet, “So, Yukiko, what’s your story? How’d a Traveler end up a slave?”
Yukiko’s head fell, and she said, “Well, I reincarnated my high level character from WOD here. I wasn’t max level, but I was one of the high level blacksmiths in my guild, the Lords of Light. Unfortunately, I ran into some trouble with character creation. The abilities I got turned problematic.”
“Yes, I saw them on your status. Tell me what they mean. In detail, if you will.”
Now she was blushing furiously. Oh, this had to be good!
“Well, ‘Hurts so Good’ converts all pain my character experiences into pleasure. I still take damage, but my avatar responds differently to it than others. ‘Senpai Noticed Me!’ gives me a +100% to any actions I take for 10 minutes after getting praised by someone important to me. ‘Art of the Forge’ gives me the Blacksmith profession, and Blacksmith at Basic 3, and I’m able to repair gear without losing any durability. ‘The Story of O’, um, gave me this collar, and made me start as a slave. ‘Lady Luck’s Fool’ sets my Luck to 0, and it can’t ever be raised. ‘Gullible’s Travels’ means that I’m -30% to discern truth from lies.”
I stood for a moment, stunned, and then laughed out loud. “So your browser history must be pretty interesting, Yukiko. So, why did you reincarnate to AAO?”
“Um, I had a crush on the guild leader, Torgan. He was the top Paladin in the game, you know! After we got the guild achievement for being the first to beat Frostcrown, he announced that he would be reincarnating here. I thought I could come too, and maybe get to know him better.”
“So you chased this Torgan to a new game. Did you tell him you were doing so? Or make any plans to meet?”
“Um, no. I was always shy around the guild leader.”
“So, what, you were just hoping to randomly find this person in the entire game world? And what if he went by a different name?”
“Oh. I didn’t think about that!”
“Don’t worry, pet. I’ll show you things you never dreamed of, even with that kinky browser history. Before I’m done, you’ll forget all about Torgan.”
I was laughing to myself as we went about our shopping. To think that Kiyabu Yukiko, the former Warrior and max level blacksmith, would come chasing after me with some schoolgirl crush. She didn’t even change her name! Anyways, I decided to get just a few basic items for Yukiko, since we could probably get better off drops. Also, I picked up a whip for myself. After enchanting everything, it looked like this:
Tamer’s Magic Whip
Type
Whip
Rank
Common
Damage
1-5
Damage Type
Slashing
A standard leather whip, used by tamers of beasts and men for ages. While the damage is not great, the point is to provide pain as an encouragement for the target to behave. This whip has been enchanted to provide a slight healing benefit to those struck by it.
Durability: 15/15
+20% Aggravation to opponent
15% chance of Disarming opponent
5% chance of tripping opponent
+5 Attack
Enchanted: Heals 1-10 points of damage to target on hit. Costs 1 MP
And for Yukiko, I got:
Brilliant Bow
Type
Bow
Rank
Common
Damage
20-30
Damage Type
Piercing
A common, though well made, longbow. This one has been enchanted with light magic, bestowing additional
effects on the arrows fired from it.
Durability: 15/15
+30 Attack
Enchanted: Deals 1-10 points of light damage to target on hit. x2 damage to Undead.
Steel Frost Blade
Type
Sword (Katana)
Rank
Uncommon
Damage
10-25
Damage Type
Slashing
A katana made from hardened steel. The craftsmanship is decent, though not the work of a master. A warrior’s blade. This blade has been enchanted with ice magic.
Durability: 40/40
+30 Attack
+10% to Parry blows
Enchanted: Deals 1-10 Cold damage on contact.
Hardened Lamellar Armor
Type
Heavy Armor
Rank
Common
This heavy armor is made from hardened leather plates, overlapping to provide defense equal to that of steel, with a fraction of the weight. This set has been made in the oroyoi style.
Durability: 200/200
Class Restriction: Samurai
+50 Defense
+30% Resistance to Piercing, Slashing, and Bludgeoning
Enchanted: +1 HP Regeneration/Minute
After finishing the day’s shopping, I stopped by the guild hall again, so I could get my card. To my surprise, instructor Whitetail was by the counter when I came in, with my girls in tow.
“You!”
“Yes, me. I was told that my guild card would be ready by now.”
“Damn Traveler! Look at yourself with your harem! Hey! Don’t ignore me, damnit!”
I did ignore her, as I went to the counter. The clerk looked like he was trying desperately not to laugh, so I cut him a break, and spoke first. “Ah, my name is Zayn Darkmore. I was to pick up my guild card today.”
“Y-yes, of course.” He pulled a card out from under the desk, and said, “You’ll need a drop of blood to bind it to you, after which, it will automatically update your guild status whenever you complete quests or have other achievements of note.” I pricked my finger, and dropped a bit of blood on the card. “Excellent. It appears that you’ve been evaluated as a Rank E adventurer to start. Impressive for a newcomer. You must have done well in your tests.”
“Yes, I think I did well, especially in the magic one.” I looked at the card to see what it said.
Name
Zayn Darkmore
Rank
E
Race
Incubus
Status
Traveler
Level
10
Class
Warlock
Profession
Slave Trainer
Subclass
Titles
The Executioner, The Sexecutioner, Corrupter, Master Chainmaker
So, a condensed version of my status sheet, but this one could be shown to other people easily. And it didn’t give away any really bad information. I’m sure criminal guilds had fake versions available, if I wanted to go that route. Meanwhile, the clerk was still talking, while the instructor looked like she was about to explode due to my ignoring her.
“The guild card is accepted as proper identification in all lands; the Adventurer’s Guild is not bound by national ties. You may store currency on your card, if you wish.”
Ah, that’s convenient. All those coins in my inventory were taking up space. When I put them on the card, I noticed something even more convenient. Instead of just tallying the number of coins on the card, they were converted to the smallest number possible. 14 GP, 32 SP, and 140 CP became 18 GP, 6 SP. When I asked the clerk about it, he simply said that it was part of the card’s magic.
“HEY! STOP IGNORING ME, DAMNIT!”
I turned to look at the Instructor, and smiled. “Oh, I’m sorry, did you wish something, Instructor? I was going to entertain my new slave after dinner, but you’re welcome to join in, if you like.”
“You bastard! Don’t think just because—“
“You know, we probably shouldn’t cause a scene here, a lot of people are looking at you now, wondering why the Instructor is so interested in a new E-rank adventurer.” I smiled wickedly at her. She froze, looked quickly at the attention we most definitely were attracting, and then turned and stormed off towards the stairs, muttering as she did so.
Looking back to the clerk, I said, “I’m going to be heading to the Wyrmwood soon, do you know of any quests leading in that direction?”
The clerk, after he finished laughing, directed me to the quest board, and I picked out a few quests that would work.
New Quest: Bandit Subjugation
Bandits have been causing trouble along the Vermillion Road between Falon and Wyrmwood. Thin their numbers so that merchant wagons can get through!
Rank
D
Success
Kill 20 Bandits
Failure
Give up the Quest
Rewards
Experience
200 GP
New Quest: Merchant Escort
Merchant Silas Horneby requests an escort for his wagon from Falon to Gepheart on the Vermillion Road.
Rank
E
Success
Silas Horneby and his cargo make it safely to Gepheart
Failure
Silas Horneby dies or cargo lost
Rewards
50 GP
Unknown
New Quest: Becket’s Furs
Hunter Becket has a load of 10 furs that needs to get to Gepheart on the Vermillion Road.
Rank
F
Success
Deliver 10 furs to the leatherworker in Gepheart.
Failure
Do not deliver the furs.
Rewards
50 SP
Consequences
10 GP Fine
Relationship with Fathon decreases
(Later)
After dinner, my pets and I were once more in my room. Turning to look at Yukiko, I said, “Now, Yukiko. You told me earlier that you wanted to meet this ‘Torgan’ in game, yes? Well, I happen to know a few things about Torgan. If you endure everything I am about to do to you without logging out, then I will tell you something about Torgan that you will be only the second person in this world to know.”
Oh, how her eyes lit up with both fear and excitement! I was going to thoroughly enjoy this. When she finally nodded her head, I smiled, and said, “Now, strip.”
Master is so wicked! The Traveler he purchased at the market has no idea what she’s in for, but she’s going to go along with it blindly because she wants to know more about this ‘Torgan’. I can’t wait to see her delicious pain when he takes her. Oh, wait, she said something about having an ability that turned pain to pleasure, right? Well, that takes some of the fun out of it.
I wonder what he’ll do to the girl? And what is this secret? Is it related to Master’s incredible strength?
Hah! Stupid bitch gets to take my place tonight! Bastard’s going to rape her senseless. I just hope he forgets about my poor ass for a while. I didn’t think they could get that big, even on an incubus! He must be part horse!
Ugh, I still can’t believe the bastard makes me call him ‘Master’ all the time. At least there are two other girls here who can take some of the attention away.
“Severa, Della, you two strip as well. Pleasure eachother while I entertain my new pet.”
DAMNIT! I’m not even into girls! I hate how my body moves to take off my clothes at his command. I hate it even more that I know I’m only allowed to wear those clothes because it makes me more effective in combat.
No, don’t touch me there you stupid slut! Oh, god, what is my tongue doing? What is her tongue doing? OHHHH!
Oh. Oh fuck. Fuck fuck fuckity FUCK! I’m going to get raped. That’s what’s going to happen, ri
ght? The two other slaves aren’t much help. The blonde looks like she’s about to cream herself in anticipation of whatever’s going to happen. The black-haired one just gives me a look that says, ‘better you than me’. What has this bastard been doing to these girls?
I gulp as I stand there, naked, presenting myself for him. I could log out. I could escape, and make a new character. But I would lose the bonuses from reincarnating if I did that. And I would lose my only chance to find out more about Torgan.