5 Character Creation-1 (2/2)
”This is why we limit this kind of change, because not only is it bad for the balance of the game, but it's even worse for the user experience. Look at the percentage of change.”
Checking the value that was above his avatar, Mark was surprised to find it reaching 80%. His couldn't help but gap a bit. Isn't this a bit too much?
At his reaction, Gabriel just laughed and said ”The numbers don't make much sense now, do they? Yeah, when you change things that aren't related to your DNA, the role of the change percentage changes a bit. Rather than being an accurate representation of how much change you made, it's just a limiter for you not to do something too stupid. After all, no one likes to delete their account and make a new one, especially when that process takes two days.”
After she finished her speech, Gabriel undid the changes to my body and made me go back to normal. She also made the new avatar disappear.
”Okay, I have already talked for way too much. Let's continue on with your character creation.”
As Gabriel finished talking, Mark looked at his avatar, a grim expression on his face.
Well, she already went through all the trouble of explaining how changing anything related to muscles, bones and internal organs can be a terrible idea. If I just ignore all of that and do it nonetheless, wouldn't that be way too suspicious? No, I can still fake it. If I make myself look deranged enough, she will most likely think that I'm just being overconfident. Even if she looks up my emotional state, I can still put myself in the mindset of an unstable person. Believe it Mark, believe it. You're now an arrogant arsehole whose pride has been wounded. No! Stop thinking in full sentences. Chop everything- Don't let- My mind- I am- I am the best!
Taking a deep breath out, Mark starred at the nonexisting ground for a long time. From his point of view, he could see the stars, galaxies, and quasars clear as it gets. This view made him feel a certain level of serenity, of aloofness also. It was as if he was a god looking at his creation. Then, remembering the words of the angel, the words that he forced himself to think of as synonymous to belittlement and contempt, Mark felt a fire burning in his heart, a fire that risked eating everything.
Suddenly, his eyes drifted towards Gabriel, giving her a sharp look.
”Hey, you said that I could still delete and recreate a character after two days, right?”
At his question, Gabriel simply answered: ”Yes, indeed you can delete your character and recreate it when two days pass after deletion.” Her angelic smile could have faked her thoughts if she was standing next to anyone with little experience, but Mark could see through her eyes the amusement.
Haha, whoever thought of burdening AIs with the weight of emotion was a good idea, thank you.
Mark fought hard the urge to laugh his heart out. The fact that Gabriel was amused by his antics means that she still doesn't suspect anything. Not that he did anything illogical or that could point to him being a time traveler, however, AIs had a frightening observation and analytical power, even the slightest of mistakes might lead to the discovery of his secrets.
”Then, I guess it would be of no problem even if I mess it up. However, you see, I know my anatomy very well, so I doubt that failure would even be part of the equation.”
Mark cringed internally at the arrogance of his tone and the death flags that he raised. But all of this was necessary, so he just bites the bullet and continued on. Turning around to take a good look at his avatar, Mark had a grin on his face. However, this one wasn't fake, as what he was about to do will solve one of the biggest regrets he had in his past life.
All of those jackasses that laughed at and belittled you – Josh, Leo, Sophie- just because they came later knowing all the tricks. This time we'll shut their mouth for good.