Terror Infinity Side B

Chapter 3, HxH Greed Island

I watched as the ten newbies of the Hunter X Hunter mission began to stir into conscious. They all looked groggy and defenseless. Helpless even. I could consider the idea that another team of Players may not want to engage my comrades since it could lead to mutual destruction, but not these ten Newbies here. Definitely not them.

As long as the other team is even slightly stronger than us, they will want to kill us for the points and rewards and right here are 10,000 points and 10 C rank rewards. Also, their deaths would give them an additional 20,000 Points, and burden us Team Japan with a Negative 10 Team Score which is equal to a -20,000 point penalty on myself and everyone else in Team Japan.

Once they kill one of our team members, even a newbie not accepted into the team yet, we can only kill one of them back. If not... all of us will probably be erased by the end of the mission by God. Who has 2000 points to spare for the negative score? So we can only fight back... once someone opens fire and claims a life, then only one team can leave alive!

Shin: "Whatever. Let's just get it over with."

The ten newbies got up from the ground as Shin said this.

Seven males. Most between the ages of 20-40 with the exception of a teenager who looks to be about thirteen, yet could be fifteen or sixteen. Shin couldn't tell as the teenager had a young face, yet dressed like a first year high school student.

Three females.

A beautiful woman probably right out of college who men probably threw themselves at her feet for a chance to date (if Aqua didn't have the better BWH, Wolverine mutation, and Werewolf Bloodline I might have fallen for her). A women just over thirty who looked like a professional women with a high income (still good looking, yet my Hikari would look much better at this women's age). Then lastly... was a stunning beauty that took his heart away just from looking at her.

The last women Shin gazed upon seemed to be about the same age as himself. Seventeen to eighteen years of age. A young slender girl with unblemished skin, not unhealthy white, but full of life and energy. Long silk black hair that reaches down to her waist and deep purple eyes that can see through one's soul. In a word... this female Newbie was a true Yamato nadeshiko of Japanese society that regular men are not allowed to touch without facing divine punishment.

Shin: "..."

Hikari: "Shin..."

Shin: "Yes!? (What is this killing intent!?)"

Hikari: "WHAT IS WRONG?"

Shin: "Ah... Hikari! Please speak to the newbies and gain the points. That's all I was thinking about. Really?"

Shin wouldn't admit to Hikari that he lost himself in the beauty of another girl that he had met for the first time. Of course it wasn't like he liked the girl or anything. Putting aside emotions and stuff like that he was still drawn to his own women.

Hikari was so incredibly cute even without her tsundere point that Shin just wanted to hug her for all eternity. Aqua was so incredibly sexy even without her enhancements that Shin wanted to dive into her 34D body and just kiss her for all eternity. The female newbie in front of Shin may win a beauty contest between them, but that was it. Shin’s heart wasn't moved by just beauty anymore after entering into an emotional and physical relationship with first rate beauties like Hikari and Aqua.

Shin: (Well, before I would have just lost my mind here and now when I saw her since she's like a combination of Miyuki of 'Mahouka' and Sera Kang from 'Breakers: New Wave', but I've grown up in my own way so I won't be tempted by her. Knowing women and having gone through countless life and death battles I've steeled and tempered both my heart and soul. Unless she was an Anime character I wouldn't pursue her if she is only a pretty flower which has outwardly good looks.)

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Having strengthened my mind and heart from the peerless beauty before me I was about to once more call for Hikari to begin the Orientation for the Newbies, yet I was interrupt by a loud shriek.

A woman immediately screamed as she patted her body then ran to the corner of the room. She had just fully come to and realized that she was not where she was supposed to be. Maybe she thought she was kidnapped and about to be violated by men and had a look of terror on her face. Well, I couldn't blame her. I wasn't a female, yet that would be a great fear of mine if I were.

As for the other Newbies they were making a loud disturbances... except two individuals. The young teenager and to my surprise the peerless beauty. Putting aside the youth, I naturally assumed that the girl was a sheltered little girl protected by parents and family, yet she was looking around the room with eyes sharp as a blade, not wanting to miss any detail. Both the youth and peerless beauty I had high hopes for and had already considered making them temporary members of Team Japan. As for the others... let's hope they can just live long enough to impress the team, or die without pulling us down.

Shin: "Nice. At least two of the Newbies don't look bad. Hikari! Explain the situation to them."

Hikari: "Okay, but later we're having a talk about wandering eyes, Shin."

Shin: "Fine fine. I get it. Look, but don't touch right? Don't worry I'm a somewhat honorable man."

Hikari: "...You are not even somewhat... forget it!"

Then Hikari with a bitter smile began the Orientation. She started to explain God's Dimension, Mission Worlds, and its rules, including death, enhancements, that we'll be going into the world of Manga, Anime, Light Novels, Video Games, and Visual Novels. It was going okay and the Newbies had yet to flip out completely till Aqua decided to but in into the conversation.

Aqua: "Just like what she told you, we are currently in a Manga/Anime. You’re all actually lucky. Here, you can get injured and die, but it's more of a normal death from being beating to death by a martial arts Nen User. Back when this was all horror movies you might even die in an unimaginable way. You should know if you ever watched horror movies. Like getting infected by a virus, impaled by an Alien's tongue, sucked dry by a vampire, or even eaten by numerous scarabs! That stuff happened all the time."

Hikari: "Aqua! Don't interrupt me and stop it with that. Just look at them now."

Aqua went on and all about her bad examples of ways to die, scaring the Newbies half to death until Hikari put a stop to her. Hikari then went back to finished up her explanation of God's Dimension. After Hikari received the reward notification she nodded at me (a face full of contempt for me) as confirmation that she received the reward. Also, the moment orientation was complete the door to the room unlocked and slid open.

The ten newbies seemed a bit bewildered at it all.

Especially since they were in a sci-fi looking room. I couldn't tell if this made them believe, or laugh at such an absurd plot like God choosing people at random to test the potential of mankind and evolution. I could understand their worries, yet as soon as they step out of this room, talk to Eeta, and walk outside they will have no choice but to accept their fate.

Still, I wanted to make them feel better about what was going on. I won't put myself in their shoes, I won't become a savior, yet one of the reasons for the betrayal in Apocalypse Alice may have been my attitude towards those I didn't acknowledge. I won't be overly friendly and I'll tell them what I want for them, but I won't back them into a corner.

Shin: "Now with that out of the way it's time to discuss what we will all do out there. This may be the world of a Manga, but it's a dangerous word filled with both people and actual monsters who won't hesitate to kill any of us. That's why we discuss position. Please tell me your occupations and abilities. I will determine if you have the qualifications to join my team by your abilities and character. If you have the ability and join my team you will have the highest priority in protection and gear, but as a trial member your lives will be below my established comrades until you survive this mission, or prove yourself during the mission. I won't ask you to die for me, yet I won't die for you if there's a high chance myself, or my comrades will die. Those without the ability to join my team, yet still want to can become trial members as well, but they must follow every order without disobeying even once, even if it means fighting a death match. If such a person refuses an order from the team, or puts us in danger in any way I won't hesitate to leave that person somewhere half dead for the monster to feed on you... still, for those you without ability, yet want to be accepted, I suggest becoming a trial member."

Shin looked over at each and every newbie in the eye as he spoke. There was no bloodlust, yet everyone in the room instinctively knew that Shin wouldn't budge on his decision or allow anyone to talk back in anger or fear. Shin and his group held an aura of power about them and that they were in charge was made clear as day.

Shin: "Lastly, for those who can't and choose not to become trial members you'll be under restriction during this mission. If you can't become a member, then I will give you a weapon, but that's only for self-defense. I won't allow you to explore Greed Island on your own. I wouldn't normally go so far as to restrict your movements, but this mission we will be fighting another team. If they kill any of you that will seriously harm, no devastate the team as a whole. Once we find housing and a method to gain money on the island, you'll be fully provided for. Housing, clothes, and food, but your actions will be heavily restricted. You can just live in peace till the mission is over with, but that's it. Anyone here who breaks my rules, threatens, or bullies another person, that individual will be punished and if there’s no hope for you to redeem yourself you'll be left for dead somewhere."

Shin looked at the conflicted eyes of the Newbies and knew he had succeeded. From what he learned from Saki there were two ways to get people to do what you want. Side with the majority and steer their train of thought to what you want, or give out options that don't disadvantage you. Shin remembered this and sought help from someone devious like Jin. Back in the Terminal Lobby they came together and perfected his introduction to future Newbies.

The three options strategy Shin thought up didn't push the Newbies into despair and gave them the slight illusion of freedom of choice. There was not even one option that would disadvantage Shin within the three fake choices. They fully knew where they would stand with each option and knew that each choice had enough good to offset the bad. From Shin's point of view he could only see that there was no chance of anyone rebelling against the team with such agreeable and comfy terms.

Also, it was clear to them that they couldn't oppose Shin and his team. Lastly, if what Hikari said was true and they were in the world of a dangerous Manga then why not let others protect them and wait for a chance to grow stronger with points later. Whether it was for one day being able to protect themselves, or to rebel again Shin and the others, it was just the smart thing to let themselves be protected this mission.

This is what Shin was going for and he succeeded beyond his expectations.

Shin: "Lastly, let me make one thing clear to you all. This offer of protection goes away for the next mission if none of you decide to become trial members or official members after this mission is over and you have a chance to power up. This is a world where the strong live and the weak die. Not a world where the strong protect the weak at the cost of their lives. There's no foolish ideas of equality to be found here. Those who work hard may be rewarded and those who don't can only live under a strong power no matter their rules. Now, please tell me your occupation, a bit about yourself, whether or not you’re interested in becoming trial members. Afterwards I'll decide each person's roles and we can finally begin. It's time we begin the game of Greed Island!"

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Chapter 3 of the new arc is out! Sorry to say not enough reviews came in so only 1 chapter will be released tomorrow unless by more come in. It takes two more chapter just to get out of the Starting Point, so those who want to see the bright skies of Greed Island leave a review. Better if it's Advanced.