? Prince CH 1 (1/2)
Chapter 1: The Birth of a Prince – translated by Erialis
It is the year 2100 AD As a result of technological advancements – such as the advent of virtual reality, and the creation of sleep-based ga has rapidly developed over the years
Thus, the realisames has increased from 50…60…70…to 80 The current iants –The World and Life – both of which have achieved a realis up the nu that anyone asks of a new acquaintance is, “Are you from The World or Life?”
However, things have begun to change The world’s largest technology coe stir with its revelation: after ten years of research, they have created Second Life, the latest game with a realism level of 99
And now the entire world waits with bated breath…
Online, in The World…
“Bro, look, what do you think this is?”
I, Feng Xiao Xiao, raised the “Blue River Goddess” wand, showing it off to ic power of 102, and the property of raising the power of ice-based attacks by 20, the “Blue River Goddess” was definitely a e’s treasure It had taken quite a bit of effort to wheedleit
“The ‘Blue River Goddess’? What the heck, Sis; doesn’t this wand cost a hundred thousand gold? Where did you get the– who happened to beat the wand in my hand
“My husband gave it tooff
“Another gift from my brother-in-law… It must be nice to be a woman, with equipment delivered to your doorstep auto Wu Qing muttered
“What did you say?!” My eyebrows furrowed as I focused A bolt of ice – a mid-level spell – fleards him
Being a warrior, Feng Wu Qing’s ical resistance was insubstantial His HP instantly decreased by half Considering that the aame was only 20 of what one would feel in reality, this ice bolt would probably have been about as painful as being cut with a kitchen knife Wait, wouldn’t that be…very painful?! I realized
“Hey, that hurts like hell! Cut it out, will you?” Seeing that he’d lost half his health, Feng Wu Qing had no choice but to start gulping down health potions “bitch…”
“What…”
You dare to call me a bitch? Or I should say: If you – a mere level 95 warrior – dare to e… You ot that the person beforehim aith a blizzard All of a sudden, I realized what I had done shi+t, Wu Qing couldn’t have died now, could he?
“Urgh…” Froroan, it must have hurt really badly… Sorry, Bro
“da to kill round in half-dead state Seeing that he was still alive, I felt overcome with relief
“Who told you to call me a bitch? Besides, your level and equipment are too pathetic, if you collapse after a mere bolt of ice and a blizzard I could just step on you and you’d have the fortune of becoe” Seeing that Wu Qing was still alive, I couldn’t resisthim further
Lying on the ground, Feng Wu Qing seeer, for he answered coldly “Who wants to be as shaive you equip at the back of a party, always ninja-ing the good loot… It’d be ridiculous if you were still low-level and wearing crap gear!”
Infuriated, I could feel the heat rising in uilty…
Seeing that I was speechless, Feng Wu Qing decided to rub salt inso blunt, is he reallyyet You woear and to help you level, always picking classes that will allow you to hide and gain experience from afar”
I staround “Fine, why don’t we reroll2 and see who levels up faster?”
Feng Wu Qing sneered “Forget it What’s the point of rerolling? Brother-in-laill still help you and there will still be a horde of guys ould power-level3 you and give you equipment”
“That’s because they want to, it’s got nothing to do with me!”
“Then just don’t accept it and train on your own!”
“But it’d be such a waste…” I said in a small voice
“H looked at me coldly
I felt er rise, but just when I was about to openwith him, an extremely fast boss firetowards us at lightning speed, it struck e, I wondered…
<syste=”” wu=”” qing=”” hp=”0,” status:=”” dead=””>
Stunned, I watched helplessly as ht and shot off into the sky After dying in the gaht and fly back to the rebirth point
Oh shi+t,to The World’s sick rules, if killed by ato giveout into a cold sweat I had clean forgotten, however, that the boss was still in front of e without a warrior for a meat-shi+eld…
“Urgh…” I, who had never died before, tasted death for the first tiaan to hurl
“You died?” I raisedat me with an expression of incomprehension He had rushed over fro hi to scold me anyway “You idiot! Why didn’t you use a scroll of recall5 when you saw me die?”
“I was too stunned to react when I saw you die!”
I looked at him miserably How could I have known that in the few seconds that I froze up, that damn monkey boss and his ht in the blink of an eye?
“My bad for getting you killed…”
“Forget it; after all, I’ to play The World anymore”
“Huh? You’re not playing? Why?”
My little brother – I guess I shouldLan – looked at me with an exasperated expression “Don’t you know that Second Life is co out?”
“Second Life?” I repeated, confused
My brother ih I was an idiot
“Second Life is the latest virtual reality game, with a realism level of 99 It’s said that you can even feel the wind blowing on your face and hear the soft chirp of insects, to the point where it feels like you’re in the real world”
I frowned,“Then wouldn’t it be really painful? If you get hurt…”
“Gah! You women are always scared of pain With a realisives a damn about the pain?” That daly superior expression, and added, “Don’t worry, the pain felt has only been raised to 30”
I went, “Oh,” but still I couldn’t help thinking, H out from the pain just now If they’d really raised the bar to 99, I doubt you could still say that you don’t give a daotten him killed, I didn’t dare toThe World anymore then?”
“Please Everyone who’s playing The World and Life now is just waiting for Second Life to come out Once Second Life is out, both The Worldand Life will probably just shut down!”
“Then I guess I’ll go play that too” A realisoing to have to retrain, I ht as well start over in Second Life
“You’re going to use that ‘give ain, huh”
Noas pissed off “Feng Yang Ming I’et anyone to helpto me if you level up slower than me”
“As if I would level up slower than you”
We two siblings glared lightning bolts at one another
Why is it pitch black? Just as ht flooded in before my eyes and an extraordinary beauty appeared before ! Don’t these gaairls?
“hello, and welco, so please give us a moment to scan your body and record your vocal frequency That way, you will be able to iame helmet on”
I waited silently for the scanning process to complete
“Right, now you in to create your character Before you proceed, I must remind you that you will only have one chance to create a character Once created, your race, naed”
“Then I can’t recreateit with such strict rules?
“In order to preserve the realism of Second Life, each person may only have one account and one character, without exception”
“Then what happens if my character dies?” Don’t tell ain…?
“If your character dies, you will be returned to the rebirth point As a penalty, you will be demoted a level”
What bizarre rules, I thought, dazed
“Would you like to begin creating your character?”
“Oh, sure Begin!”
“Please select a race” The ultra-beautiful NPC6 had barely finished speaking when the originally e characters, all posing in front of ed from humans, elves, dark elves, dwarves, demons, holymen, beastmen (sub-species included wolves, birds, wildcats, etc) to spirits (with ten sub-categories, including tree spirits, flower spirits, etc) My eyes began to spin Good grief, what am I to do! And why is there such a wide variety of races?
Seeing eous NPC kindly offered, “Pick whichever race you like first; I will explain it to you And take your tiet to reroll!”
I looked at the beauty gratefully; she suddenly seemed even lovelier than before…
“What are the racial characteristics for humans?”
“Humans’ racial characteristic is their all-roundedness For exaility her than beaster than that of elves”
“I see…”
Seeing that it was about the sa that cannot be changed, I thought, what should I pick?
This tiht, still provoked by my brother’s words… That da that I am scared of pain and only kno to hide! Just you wait and see; I’ll play a warrior
From what I’d heard, humans and beastmen were the best for this class… “In that case, can I see what I’ll look like as a hue a book by its cover, but a girl couldn’t help wanting to look pretty…
“Sure,” said the beauty, and two versions of “me” appeared As expected, the hu, but just as I was about to say that I wanted to play as a hu back into my head
“Forget it, what’s the point of rerolling? Brother-in-laill still help you, and there will still be a horde of guys ould power-level you and give you equipment…”
da all nice and pretty, he definitely wouldn’t believe that I did all the hard work ht, I blurted out on impulse, “Could you make me more masculine?”
“You want to be a guy?” The beauty looked rather astonished and attempted to persuade h carefully You won’t be able to change how you look”
I began to waver…
“Plus girls have an easier ti to help them and take care of them”
Hearing that, I got even more pissed off “I don’t care”
“Give her-ups” With that, she suddenly froze, notso much as a muscle
So she’s actually a GM…7 Her expression was so stiff that I actually mistook her for an NPC!
After a while, the beauty h the changing of gender is usually prohibited, you are the first player ever to log on Earlier we had decided to fulfill any request fro as it is reasonable, as a reward As for your request… After discussing it, we have decided that since you will be the only exception, this should not affect the game We will approve your request”
Just as she’d finished speaking, a handso man appeared before my eyes Wo handso a man than a woman…
“You can choose to beautify or uglify yourself by 30”
I didn’t even have to think about my answer “Beautify by 30”
An incredibly stunning young man immediately appeared before eouseven as I looked at theas a human, then…
“I want to see myself as an elf”
A slender, long-eared elf appeared before ether with that beautiful face with its delicate, gorgeous features…
“So handsohed lustily at the same time
“Hey, will you consider going for a sex-change operation? If you becoirlfriend,” the GM couldn’t resist saying
What a like that?
“Alright, then it’s decided It’ll be an elf!” That wasn’t me—that was the beautiful GM
“This…” I said dazedly “But I want to be a warrior…”
“Ha! Please, check out how handsoainst nature if you don’t choose to be an elf No matter what, youoosebumps all over
Looks like she’s not thinking ofat thebefore eous… Oh no, what if the only thing I want to do after logging in is stare at my own reflection?
“Then it’s decided Do you want to change your hairstyle or height?” Wait just a second, are you a GM or not? You’re deciding everything for me!
“Let’s try changing it to blonde,” I said helplessly
After two hours of arguing back and forth, we finally decided on the…appearance The beautiful GM even ed to raise the a, is she really a GM or not? Looking at that ultra good-looking elf with a head of short, white hair, I figured that even in the gauaranteed to be 200 Staring non-stop, ain Good lord, does this count as being a narcissist?
“All done It’s perfect,” Lolidragon said with an air of satisfaction Lolidragon was the name of that beautiful GM… She even told me to PM8her whenever I wanted
“Please… Can we move on? I’m probably the first person in history to spend over two hours and still not have finished creating a character”
“Then what do you want to be called? I’ name!”
… She’s actually adXiao Xiao as , but it looks like I won’t be able to this ti’”
Lolidragon glared at me “Way too tasteless Absolutely no way”
“Then you try co up with a na anyway?
“We’ll just get rid of the Char and call you Prince! Okay, that’s it for the name”
Seeing the word “Prince” already floating above the ain
“Which continent do you want to be born in? There’s the East, West, North, South and Central continents” Lolidragon said, bea at me
“Any one is fine…”
“Alright then, you’re ready to be born” As she finished her sentence, the young ed towards …
“Hey, wait a sec! Don’t we have to distribute my skill points?” I shouted
“You obviously haven’t visited our official website Skill points are randomly distributed Also, remember to PM me, you hottie! If you PM me, I’ll reward you!”
Faint
After landing at long last, I took a deep breath and instantly reent mission at hand – Mirror, where’s a ood-looking
“A hottie, he’s so gorgeous!” Hearing that, I turned to look, only to see a girl – with eyes that had turned into hearts – looking , Where? Where’s the hottie? I want to check him out too!
Just as I was peering to rabbed er? Doesn’t he know that it’s forbidden for solaring daggers at whoever was looking for death… Whoops, it’s a really cute girl My bad, I nearly mistook her for a pervert!
“Uuide aze on me
“I’m also a first-tiahtly over two hours, so how could there be anyone able to guide you? This girl’s ht now, she should be leveling up; to get a good husband, you must look cute, level up, and sweet-talk like a champion, wahahaha!
(Feng Wu Qing: Believe me, all men in this world should stay away from my sis She won’t even spit your bones out when you’re shole!)
“Then let’s go train together,” said the girl, trying to look as helpless as possible
“I want to train together too!”
“Me too!”
Wh-What is with this scene?! I looked at the horde of wo atat a piece of meat At last I understood how a steak must feel – Calm down, calm down! Women ant to maintain appearances; they definitely won’t be like ravenous wolves lunging for a steak Anyway, seeing how things are, I won’t need to look for a
Taking a deep breath, I told : You’re a tranny…) I uy would react at being looked at by a horde of woh he were a piece of meat
Just then, I remembered my name – Prince Since I’entlesentlest, waries, ladies, but I’ve only just begun to play as well I was just thinking of going to cut up some of the lowest-level monsters, like slimes…”
“My God, he’s so hot!” As delighted squeals filled the air, there was a sudden irl rushed towards her steak – no, towards me – and sparked a chain reaction Good God, when there’s dozens of girls rushi+ng towards you! What would a guy usually do? I don’t know, but I… I want to RUN!
“He-e-elp!” I cried as I turned on my heel and ran
Nearly an hour later, I foundin a tiny convenience shop Terrified, I peeked carefully out the door, only to see the tiny newbie village noith tons of girls searching for irls? I’d realized the answer even as I was dashi+ng all over the village earlier: This was an elven newbie village, and girls were far uys to choose to play as an elf
“May I ask what the custo out from behind me
I glanced back Good God, a woainst the wall, yet the woarded me with curiosity, her face devoid of the faintest trace of adoration According to what I had observed earlier, ten out of ten wo before h of relief Looks like there’s nothing to be worried about!
I glanced at s and realized that this was in fact a pharmacy No wonder there’s nobody in here; there’s probably nobody ould need to buy health potions yet, right? Hm My brother will probably laugh at et started with …but first, I would need to find out where to train
“Miss, could you tell me where the best place to train is?”
Hearing that, the female NPC realized that I wasn’t a customer Her face darkened and she answered with evident boredoe you’ll find ht You won’t be able to handle anything tougher”
Seeing that “don’t bother e to turn away and just walk out, but I thought, It would be wiser not to si around outside I had no choice but to will my face into a friendly expression and smile politely
“Then may I ask if you kno to summon the system menu?” I wanted to look at my stats
“Just say ‘syste that obvious…?”
You daaners?), but my expression didn’t waver and I continued to smile politely “Thank you very much” Then I said, “System,” and my basic stats immediately became visible to my left eye
<naender:=”” male=””>
<level: 1=”” race:=”” elf=”” class:=”” none=”” reputation:=”” 0=”” health:=”” 60=”” th:=”” 10=””>
… An elf with a strength of 10? Looks like even the heavens want me to be a warrior, and a violent one at that
… My charis to do with my looks? I suspect so…
<luck: unknown=”” abilities:=”” none=””>
I breathed a sigh of relief Since the upper limit of each skill was ten, it looked like ood, especially for a would-be warrior
I opened my pouch Usually newbies were provided with some basic equipment As expected, there was a pair of pants (defense +2) and a shi+rt (defense +1), as well as a small knife with an attack power of 1… It really is a ser than fifteen centimeters
“Hey, if you’re not buying anything then get out; you’re blocking the way in”
Grr, what a rude NPC! I resisted the urge to swear at her ancestors Hood woman doesn’t quarrel with an NPC Thus, I retained entlemanly appearance With the corners of rees, I said as waruidance”
<system notice:=”” prince=”” has=”” learned=”” a=”” new=”” ability=”” –=”” thick=”” skin=””>
I nearly fell over froe technique was this?! I hurriedly looked at the explanation
<thick skin:=”” ability=”” level=”” 1,=”” charisma=”” +5=””>
I found o and level up first, otherwise h himself to death
I snuck along the edge of the village and, not daring to leave via the e’s fence, which was so low as to be practically nonexistent As soon as I was free, I rushed towards the hills beyond the village
Man-eating sli I saere dozens ofthey won’t aggro,9 otherwise I’d have died of shock when they ca at the small knife in my hand, I realized that I seemed to have absolutely no experience whatsoever with melee combat I stealthily circled behind a slime, raised my knife, and stabbed with as much force as I could muster
Yaaaay! Attack successful! Oh God, I feel so touched, I really am a pro at this It looks like I really have the potential to be a warrior! Ina white cape, a white sacred sword inatop my brother’s inert form
Wahahaha— Ouch! Abruptly so me to cry out in pain and surprise
< slime=”” attack=”” successful,=”” prince=”” hp=”” -3=””>
As the pain drove me to tears, I raised ! You damn slime, not only did you bitewo the knife in an to stoht Stomp! Stomp! Stomp, stomp, stomp!
“Who asked you to drool?! Actually daring to sobr all over my hand… You must be sick of life!” I said viciously even as I stepped on the sliain
<critical hit=”” successful,=”” =”” slime=”” hp=”” -10=””>
< slime=”” has=”” died,=”” prince’s=”” experience=”” has=”” increased=”” to=”” 10=”” 20,=”” prince=”” has=”” learned=”” a=”” new=”” ability=”” –=”” buddha’s=”” mountain’s=”” phantom=”” kick…=””>
Having yet to vent all er, I did not bother to look at the infor sli the landscape with my knife in hand, I smiled darkly damn slimes, I’ll demonstrate the food preparation skills that leave evenslier monsters, just a pile of carrots!
I sliced and sliced and—
Shouldn’t it be “Slice”…? Huess it does become “Chop”!
Continuous Attack? Whoa… It’s probably because I sliced up these “vegetables” really quickly!
“Wahaha, now you know the taste of fear! We’ll see if you still dare to sobr on me!” I yelled, even as I chased after the slimes
Whew, I’, I sat down on the ground As I surveyed the desolated, slime-free hill, it suddenly struck me
Could I possibly be…inclined towards violence? Oh well, forget it; after all I’: You’re a tranny!)
Just then, I glanced back and discovered that the ground was littered with loot and hurriedly began to pick it all up Don’t even joke about not picking it up! All this stuff can be sold for a lovely bit of h the loot, I saw that most of it was junk, but it was still decent for a newbie like me I swapped my knife for one with attack power +3, put on a pair of sandals (defense +1), wrist guards (attack power +5), a cap (defense +1), changed into a pair of long pants with +3 defense (the type that elves wear, such as Legolas in Lord of the Rings) and slipped on two rings with +1 ical resistance each