Well we are on a roll now ::) Doesn't seem many people have noticed the story yet. Or maybe they don't like the mature tag.

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Chap 2 Part 2

After reading through both of the blue box's, I was stunned. The First thing to come to my mind was 'What the hell is this shit?' Noticing the signs that my temperamental mind was about to go on temporary vacation once again, I closed my eyes and took a deep calming breath and slowly let it out while counting to ten.

'DING'

Due to your success at calming your mind

You have been granted a New passive skill

Skill: Mental Fortitude

Unexpected events no longer effect you like others

5% resistance against mind altering effects per level

Current level = 1 11% to next level

Reading this new blue box's message, I decided to make a list in my mind..

The obvious:

I am healthy at the moment.

I do not know where I am or what the hell is going on.

I may be in danger. Blue box's that won't go away are annoying!

Possibility's:

I died and this is heaven or hell.

I was no longer on earth.

Alien abduction. 'Hope one doesn't show up with a anal probe'

Somehow I was transported into a game.

Unknown:

What is a character modification mirror?

What is the deal with Souls?

Who or What is responsible for all this? 'Eric Flint better not have sent a shard after my ass'

HOW Do you Turn OFF these Damn Blue Box's!. 'Death to BSOD doesn't sound good'

Taking a couple minutes to review my mental list and also to reread those annoying blue box's I came to a few conclusions. Where I was I did not know for sure, But it wasn't earth. this world grants skills based on your actions.

Taking another calming breath I yelled out to the world, “What god ordered up this mess and how the hell do you turn these blue boxes off!” “Cough.... Ahemmm....” Looking around to see who or what was making noise I saw nothing at all but the mountains and tree's. In a shaky voice I whisper “Uhhh..Hello? Anyone there?” Suddenly standing in front of me a figure pops in view. “Aaaaaaa” I cried out while throwing myself backwards. Landing on my ass I hear feminine giggle then a clear beautiful voice say “Sorry to startle you. I forgot you could not see me while I was invisible”

Seeing the owner of the voice I saw it was a woman. Not just any kind of woman though, She was easily six foot tall, Had a body of a goddess, Long silver hair that reached the back of her knee's and a face that was the very definition of perfect. Hell everything I saw about her just screamed out to me perfection.

“So are you just going to undress me with you eye's all day Richard?” Blushing with a bit in embarrassment I choked out in a rush “Uhh sorry... Who are you? Where am I? Whats going on? How do you know my name?.....” Laughing she looks at me and just shakes her head a bit then says “Your going to be a fun one to watch” blinking a few time's at her reply, i sure as hell didn't know how to respond to that comment. A few moments go bye and she finally starts talking again. “You are currently on the New player planet Arkhay. Arkhay was the first planet in this galaxy that was modified for the new Reality matrix . As such every player from worlds that have not yet been fully integrated comes to this world when or if they find the portal. As to who I am.. I am the goddess Fortuna. And i am the new owner of this Galaxy”

Carefully considering what I just heard I decided to ask a few more questions. “First off, It's a honor to meet you” She smiles and nods “secondly I have a few questions if I may?” Fortuna giggles and nods once more. “Ok, Can I return back to my own planet?” Fortuna “Yes you can, Once you came through the portal the changes to you were made permanent. The only problem is that your world has yet to be integrated so if you do go back before that time you will not earn any new skills or anything” Confused I ask “What do you mean by 'Integrated'?” Fortuna... “Your worlds reality Is still operating on the old Galactic system. In just under thirty of your earth days time, The reality change wave will reach your planet and continue on until all of this Galaxy's reality matrix has been changed to the new one.”

After My mind finished doing a couple barrel rolls at her words I ask “So What your telling me is that in thirty days my world will come to a end?” Sighing Fortuna reply's “No you silly, The only thing that will change will be some of the physics that used to govern your reality, mainly the addition of mana etc. Also the interface for all the changes will be installed at that time. On top of that the respawn system will also be initialized. A word of caution, If you do go back before your world is integrated don't die...You won't be able to re-spawn”.........Still confused i ask her “Interface? Do you mean these annoying blue box's that wont go away?”.... “HAHA don't tell me you haven't figured out how to do that yet...?”........ “Really?...... All you need to do is put your hand up to the box and push it to the side or think 'close'....."

"I might as well explain how to access your interface and inventory also. For Most of the interface options all you need to do to access them is think or say 'Open' then what you want to view. For instance 'Open inventory' As a new player you have access to the Character, skills and inventory screens. Sometime in the future you may be able to unlock additional options. Why don't you looking at your character screen first?” Thinking that was a good idea i said “Open character interface” A big screen popped up in vision.

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Name: [Richard] Race: [Human] Level [1 Xp 110/1000]

Health 105/105 Stamina 101/101 Mana 105/105

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Titles: “First From Dirt”

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Strength: [11] Intelligence: [11]

Vitality: [11] Wisdom: [11]

Dexterity: [11] Luck: [66]

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Character Traits

“Guinea Pig”: Gives a permanent boost of 10% to all stats

Class SS

“Lucky Bastard”: Gives +50 To the Luck Stat

Class S

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At this point all I could say was “Wow” which elicited another cute giggle from the Goddess who was watching me. Seeing me close my character screen she asks “Would you like some advice on your character modification mirror?” At first I was confused, Then I remembered that the first message I received said something about a mirror. “Give me a second to check my inventory” Saying “Open inventory” another screen pops up, Looking at the screen I see a series of small boxes. All of the inventory spots are empty except the first two. I see a small mirror and what looks like a loaf of bread. At the top of the screen there is also words that say: “Souls 1 Plat 0 Gold 0 Silver 0 Copper 10 Iron 0”

Ignoring the disturbing 'Souls' part for the moment I focus on the mirror and was surprised when a new smaller screen pops up with the mirrors name and information.

Character Modification Mirror

Upon use the C.M.M will

Grant the user a one time chance to change His or her

physical appearance and Gender. Also gives access

To The Character Modification interface menu

Uses: 1

Using this item will make it impossible to

Use another C.M.M in the future.

Value: 1000 Platinum

Shaking my head over the description I ask Fortuna “So..you think I should use this thing? Seriously a thousand platinum sounds like a lot of money” I hear her mumble something that sounds suspiciously like “idjit Noobs” before she smiles at me and says something that made me blink “Damn skippy I do” I ask “why??” ...”Because Everyone and his brother gets one of these upon reaching level ten if they are born to this reality or when they enter like yourself. once used you can never use another under normal circumstances. So it is pointless even trying to sell. Generally it is best to use a mirror as soon as you get one. The main reason is it grants you access to the character modification upgrades interface."

"Normally most people get anywhere from 10 to 100 character modification points by the time they reach level ten and receive their mirrors. It all depends on intelligence and a few other factors for each individual. They use those points to purchase upgrades, Upgrades take all forms can effect anything from how healthy you are to boosts that increase your stats and run from 1 point for common ones to 100 points for god class upgrades. A lot of them grow stronger the higher level you become, it is a good idea to get your mod upgrades as soon as possible. Realistically people such as yourself have a advantage over others because you can gain your mods at level one. Thus making you stronger in the long run.”

Looking at the mirror again I could feel my inner greed daemon anguishing over the loss of that 1000 platinum. I had no real need to change my appearance, but if what fortuna was saying was correct the real value of this mirror was to make me stronger. “Fortuna.. I would greatly appreciate your help in using this mirror. Do I need to say some random words like "klaatu", "barada", "nikto" to activate it?” looking at me in confusion for a moment she says “No no, Just focus on it and think or say activate” Smiling and Nodding my thanks I do what she said. “Activate”...

End part 2