Noob Player Chapter 19
Advertisement
"Damn, you brat! I am not a ghost! Show some respect to the elders!"
Shen was two steps away to get away from the house until he heard a curse from the back. He halted his steps and slowly turned his head. From the back, an old man with a black robe walked out from the shade and revealed his wrinkly face.
"You are not a ghost?" Shen had a terrified expression all over his face. He scanned the old man, from the long white hair and the feet with no footwear.
"Duh, should you ask the obvious question?" The old man rolled his eyes and sat on the floor. He looked carefully at the interior with a satisfied smile on his face, "That old b*stard's handiwork is truly amazing, even after years without care, nothing changed within the house."
"But…" Shen's hand was trembling as he pointed to the debris stone behind the old man. The stone was foolproof that the old man was the stone statue that came into life.
"Stop with your gibberish and sit!" The old man pointed at the empty spot across him, indicating Shen to sit there. However, Shen remained on his spot while shaking his head.
He knew this ghost might be an opportunity for him, but he was still scared. He needed some time to calm down first, "Let me calm down first, you are scaring me Gho– Old Sir."
The old man's mouth twitched. He heard that for sure. The young man was still thinking he was a ghost. The old man shook his head, "How can you be a coward like this? Nah, whatever, what year now?"
When he heard the bizarre question, Shen paused slightly. He was not thinking what year now, but he was thinking why would a ghost ask that question. He shook his head absentmindedly and blurted out, "I don't know!"
Advertisement
He barely remembered the name of the city where he spawned, there was no way he would remember the year of the game. Since there was no main story where the age or story would advance, he did not bother with the date. It was not hard to look through, but why bother?
Shen noticed that the Old Ghost furrowed his brows, looking dissatisfied with his answer. He moved his foot close to the exit so he could run away if the ghost tried to catch him. He was quite confident with his reaction.
"Then let me change the question, where do you come from? How can you end up in this village?" The old Ghost did not pursue the year anymore.
"Eternal Wind City and I fell into God Burial, and for some reason, I end up here," he was honest with his answer. That was what happened, he did not even need to sum it up for the old ghost to understand as it was what happened.
"Eternal Wind City!?" The Old Ghost raised his voice as his eyes widened in fury while looking at him. But it was for two seconds before the fury replaced with a calm demeanor.
"God Burial? What's that?" The old man changed his question.
"It's the giant crevice near the city," Shen was wondering if he should go. The Old Ghost was not an NPC who would give him a treasure or quest since the old man had been asking something related to him rather than sharing a story that would lead to a quest.
"Hah, Ridiculous, why would–" The Old Ghost stopped midway, "I guess they are right about that part. This place is fit to be called God Burial."
Shen noticed a smug smirk on the Old Ghost's face. He did not know what this Old Ghost was thinking about. The Old Ghost was angry right after he mentioned Eternal Wind City. Then the old man calmed down, and now smirking smugly.
Advertisement
"If you come from the Eternal Wind City, you should know me right?" The Old Ghost pointed at himself with his thumb. He looked so narcissistic in Shen's eyes.
Shen shook his head, "I don't know you…" he observed the old man's features closely. He truly did not know the old ghost, 'Maybe he was a famous NPC?'
No matter how famous the old man was, Shen was truly clueless. He was typically someone to play while getting to know the game slowly. He would not bother to read the history of the Eternal Wind City, getting to know everything and playing efficiently. He was not that type of player.
"Are you kidding me? How could you not know Yosu The Void Sword?" The Old Ghost raised his voice with his eyes widened in shock. Shen responded with a shake, this was his first day in the game, he knew nothing of the city, let alone the figures in the city.
"What about the Vyphrian Family? Do they still rule the Eternal Wind City?" The Old Man changed his question, but his voice was getting fiercer as he mentioned the Vyphrian Family.
"I don't know! This is my first day in Eternal Wind City then I fall into this place. I know nothing about the city," Shen shook his head and tried to explain the things to the Old Ghost.
The two exchanged glances for a little longer. The Old Ghost looked into Shen's eyes, and he found out that the young man sounded genuine with his words, 'Does he come from the tribe in the forest and fall into this place? But shouldn't he die?'
"Are you willing to listen to this Old Man's story, young'un?" There was no longer fury in his voice but calmness and sadness?
Shen felt pretty weird, the Old Ghost's emotion changed very quickly. From shock to anger to being calm and now a little sad. At this point, he was less scared of the old man after their exchange. Clearly, the old man did not try to harm or even scare him.
Shen came over and sat across the old man. The old man started his story while Shen listened to the story patiently.
Yosu the Void Sword was the strongest swordsman in the Eternal Wind City. He was famous for his quick strike. Even the strongest knight of the city lost in a few strikes against him. The strike was not necessarily powerful but it was just too fast.
The Old Man had a proud expression when he told his tale. Since the old man had introduced himself as the Void Sword, Shen was aware the old man was telling his own story.
"Alas, Good things rarely last," The old man shook his head.
"What happened?" Shen was curious that the energetic old man became dispirited so suddenly. He said that he was undefeated in the Eternal Wind City. He thought the old man would go outside, looking for a worthy opponent.
"I plan to leave the city to hone my sword skill, but the head of the Vyphrian Family learned that and came to me. He asked me to stay…" the old man's voice trailed off.
Shen was now hooked with the story. He attentively listened to the old man and waited for the next. He thought the old man would fight the whole city if the Lord tried to prevent him to leave.
Advertisement
- In Serial47 Chapters
Demons Don't Lie
Algier, average human and recent convict, has committed the gravest sin of all: demon slaying. His fate? To participate in the Culling, a battle-royale style tournament that’s televised live to the world, where all the worst criminals go to die. As with all tournaments, a prize is on the line. If Algier survives, he can have any wish granted by the Marquises, the new rulers of Earth following the demons’ invasion. However, there’s little hope for survival in a tournament designed to have demons do the work of the executioner, especially for a human. Demons are stronger, faster, wiser, and more talented than the average human, and, despite his crime, Algier is no demon hunter. Mentally defeated before the tournament even begins, Algier is torn between becoming another demon’s points and fighting on in his dead mother’s legacy. But should he choose to fight, there is one advantage that Algier has that can tip the odds in his favour: Demons don’t lie, but humans can. How to read this story Demons Don't Lie is written from the perspective of an unreliable (lying) narrator. There are many inconsistencies within the story which are placed there intentionally. It's up to the reader to decide what is the truth and what is the lie. Promotion Full quality cover image
8 147 - In Serial10 Chapters
A Collision of Two Worlds : Prologue
Please be advised...This story isn’t intended for young or sensitive readers. Readers who are on the lookout for trigger warnings are advised to give this novel a pass. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental. A collision cntypEinor of two worlds is a portrayal of normal day to day society, itiaIendt outlining the mundane atmosphere of what we qcenSeeu consider everyday life. However, what-if tSe everything we were lead to believe was a lie? The rtmePeara countless wars, disputes and power struggles between countries and governments are part of something much bigger... Something more sinister.... COTW (acronym) explores the possibility of an underground organization tasked with what they regard as morally cleansing and correcting the world from countless vices and forces of evil.
8 152 - In Serial6 Chapters
Catecholamine Web
Life as a neuro-based cryptocurrency miner is far from easy, but there are perks to living on the NeuroWeb. Perks Sendai lost when his long-term home, BlackStar Galaxy, went offline. Without his longtime avatar, his gear, his guild, the in-game cryptocurrency earnings, or even most of his friends, Sendai's going to have to hustle if he wants to make rent in the real world without spending sixteen hours a day pushing algorithms through his skull. His time in the fight pits of New Idaho mean he has a strong Neural-Affinity for melee combat, but the unfamiliar martial arts world of Wind of the Eight Kingdoms will take more than a brawler's instinct to master. If he's ever going to gather up his old crew and take revenge on the jerks who brought down BlackStar he'll need to become top dog in dozens of game worlds, especially if he doesn't want to starve while doing it. At least he's still got his reflexes, his two girlfriends on different sides of the planet, and his real-world pet cat, Mancini.
8 208 - In Serial31 Chapters
Words Like Wind ᚠ Thorin Oakenshield
"The things we love destroy us every time, lad. Remember that."Fairies are one of the oldest race of beings in Arda -once they called Numenór home- but Arethusa watched as the sea claimed the island from the helm of a ship as the survivors fled to Middle Earth. She has wandered for several lifetimes and has seen nearly all there is. Long had she set aside her bow and sward for, in truth, a healer's hands see more blood than a warrior's. Over the years, she had grown to love the ways of hobbits and there is no hobbit she adores more than Bilbo Baggins. When her visit is interrupted by a band of uncouth dwarves and her dear friend goes running out his door on an adventure what can she do but follow? A Thorin Oakenshield Story [Highest Rankings] #1 in The Hobbit #1 in Thorin #1 in Thorin Oakenshield #1 in Richard Armitage
8 154 - In Serial23 Chapters
Land of Athlora
This is the story about Wren, a young ogress born under unfortunate circumstances. Despite so, Zarris, her father raises Wren despite all obstacles. This is the first part of her journey surviving on her own in the wild as she grows stronger. With the ultimate goal to fulfill her father's dream and create a home for the Frost Clan and other ogres. For new readers, the prologue is exactly what it sounds like it explains the history of the World. The story actually starts on chapter 1. (If you want to support the author, (me), please buy the novel at https://www.royalroad.com/amazon/B01JMYOA4G OR please donate to my paetron account! (Art for novel, not mine, belongs to original creator.)
8 124 - In Serial12 Chapters
Vegas Pete
Kinnporsche Side Story.Pete is Kinn's bodyguard that was sent to Vegas's house to search for evidence of their family's corruption, but he got caught and tortured by Vegas. Vegas envied Kinn, because everybody loved him, even the bodyguard didn't want to betray him despite being tortured.
8 125

