77 A brand new world 1 (1/2)
The new update left people speechless. Not only did they create a whole new world with new inhabitants just for them they also decided to work hand in hand with the Churches. The mutated human-like monster, that left everyone craving baffled had been nothing more than a teaser for this update, so people had really high expectations what would await them once they were able to join the game again.
There was so much more to discover in this world.The different variety of monsters brought into the game People could finally be at rest, that this world would pose a challenge to them. While the premise of a prehistoric world was a big draw, the first version was used as an introduction to this world that did not deliver the challenge it promised. Luckily this was now a thing of the past.
The players and their households intensified their investments into the game, after the announcement of the participation from the youth of the Churches. They all wanted to have their offspring join the ranks of the Churches to gain the prestige and all the benefits such a spot would offer.
The general interest has increased explosively after the populace was able to follow the streams of every player who wanted to stream their adventure. This publicity was used by quite a lot of players as they build up their support. Names like ” Call Me Daddy” became a household name, that invoked a lot of interest. His persona became a trendsetter as he represented the zeitgeist, that many people had. While he was not the strongest, his charisma and narrative were attractive enough for every spectator.
He was the driving force behind the famous bug-boy and his feud with the Call me Daddy2 got the average viewer invested into the story, drawing them into this strange and fascinating world. That is why many eyes lied upon him with high hopes and great expectations regarding the new update.
He himself took quite a liking to all this attention, as he had already spent a considerable amount of time thinking about new things and topics to show and talk about during the next hours. Despite his persona, he knew certainly well, that all of his initial success was mainly due to the help of the unknown variable named Call me Daddy2.
He was sure, that Call me Daddy2 had never intended to cause such a scene, but all of the insults and ridicule did much more good than actual harm. Even though those tasteless jokes came at his expense, he was rather thankful to ”Call me Daddy2” and has searched around to find this person. He wanted to include him or her into his team.
But all his effort was fruitless because not one person could identify who ”Call me Daddy2” is, even after contacting the developers of the game, he still had no answer. It felt like the person behind this name did not even exist.
Despite the mystery surrounding ”Call my Daddy2” he did not want to pry too deeply into. He had better things to do than waste his time searching for someone who does not want to be found.
While somewhere busy collecting ideas, a certain famous player was collecting something entirely different.
Despite achieving the first place in the last event. Samantha had never stopped to celebrate and instead focussed on her research. She refused to believe, that the person she fought against was just a mere teaser for the next event. There had to be more to it, as her encounter left a deep impression on her. Something that no one has managed so far.
All her previous research lead to many dead ends, as everything surrounding him was something strange. So she began to use the opposite approach and watched many videos about him trying to find any details she might have missed out on.
She spent her time researching all over Holy-tube to watch many different perspectives over and over again. She could not believe how many details she missed while fighting him. His fighting style was not just calculated but downright scary, he could predict the flow of the battle and all the areas he targeted were lethal. Even scarier was his foresight and ability to exploit the weaknesses of his enemies.
She just had realized, that there had only been one confirmed instance where he attacked first. It was the incident that showcased exactly how strong and durable he was. Every other encounter, was just him waiting while watching his surroundings before he attacked the ones who started the fight with him.
His build has switched a lot over the time from a walking mass of muscle to the size of small children, but his strength had remained the same. Regardless of his choice of weapon, be it his nails or the gigantic rocks he utilizes them in a manner, that I have not seen any monster or human had done before.
At the same time, she wondered, why the expression on his face had never changed. It was as if he did not care about the events unfolding right in front of his eyes. It had taken Lauras Illusion to break through it but buried deep underneath his facade is a burning hatred, something very unsettling. This raw emotion tipped her off, that there has to be more to him.
The strange engravings on his forehead, his unusual behaviour, his strange battle tactics, his mysterious appearance and his general backstory could not be explained in any way possible. It was only after she had been contacted by Laura, that her suspicion was proven to be correct. Though she would have never expected, what exactly she was about to see.
Laura proposed to meet up in person, as she wanted to talk about something tremendous.
They chose a public spot and decided to wear suitable clothes as to not raise too much attention. As the sun was about to go down, it was the perfect time to meet up. After all their daily activities were supervised.
After sneaking out of their homes, they met up at their favourite space in public.A small garden with a clear pond. While it was not a secluded spot, it was a small oasis of peace and serenity in an otherwise hectic area. This place area was just behind a former farm that has been abandoned and was now a paradise for children and old people alike.
After a quick embrace, they sat down and started to talk. They had not seen each other for quite a long time, so they had to discuss many different topics. From matters about family to the newest rumour about the prophet and his joyous message.
But despite all those different topics, they did not lose one word about the special NPC they both fought against. But talking about him could not be avoided, as the reason for their meeting was that him.
Laura started the fateful part of the conversation after a particular long sigh.
” I could hardly believe you after you came to me claiming to have found someone you are interested in. In all those years I have never seen you do anything else than training or studying tactics.”
Samatha had to laugh at the comment from Laura. She was fully aware, that she had been quite passionate over gaining strength. Her whole life revolved around practising everything that could improve her abilities. The condition of marrying a man was just her way of avoiding any unnecessary trouble. After dominating the initial potential suitors, she could focus without a worry in the world. And if someone truly strong appeared she would gladly rear his children.
After all, she did not have such a glamorous dream for her future. Others might dream of serving their Gods and leaving their mark on history. Samantha just wanted to create a world, where her family could live in without worrying. She considered her talent not as a gift but as a responsibility.
She knew all too well, that every subordinate had placed their dreams on her.On her shoulders lied the hopes of many men and many would be placed there in the future. Rather than seeking the strength of her own, she seeks it for the sake of all those relying on her.
That such news would catch Laura off guard, came as no surprise to her. But she quite intrigued to see where Laura was going with that introduction.
Laura continued without any obvious change in her voice.
” But instead of a strong man, it was just an NPC that caught your eye. I always knew that you taste in men was quite special. So I decided to support you in your endeavour.”
A small teasing smile could be seen on her lips as those words came out of her mouth. It was a rare moment for Laura, a moment where she did not have to keep up her appearance. There was no one judging her for every step she takes. She enjoyed times like these, where she did not have to keep up her guard.
Not waiting for Samantha's reply she continued speaking.
” As we spectated your NPC I could not see what was so special about it at first. It was just an NPC, who slaughtered that cannon fodder. I did not find any interesting magical component surrounding it, neither did it show something outlandish, that I have not seen. Even after pondering for a long time I could not think about why you paid so much attention towards this NPC. ”
” I have a confession to make, ” Samathna said out of the sudden.
” Please do not make fun of me, after you listen to what I am about to tell you.”
Those words passed her lips with great reluctance as she turned quite solemn. She did not know what Laura would think of her once she told her about the true reason.
”I actually lost against this NPC.Whether it was due to me underestimating his capabilities or the unusual battle strategies, in the end, I was at the mercy of my enemy. This monstrous NPC had even taken pity on me. What a shameful feeling to be spared by an NPC. When I finally woke up out of my stupor he had been long gone.”
Those harmless words were truly vicious for Laura. While she had come to terms with losing against this creature, she still could not fathom how this embarrassing news had been leaked. Samantha had managed to hit a sore spot with her comment.
After an intense retrospection, she understood that her loss was justified. If that would have been a real battlefield she would have been dead without a doubt. No matter how talented or strong she is, the creature had still taken advantage out of her flaws and exploited any weaknesses it could find.