It’s been a few months now since Chop stopped playing the game. I was still alone. But that was okay! I still had fun by myself.

As of late, I've just been exploring the game world. I explored the snowy lands of Nath, to the fiery desert of Gatia. I eventually came back to Tenesys, which is where am I now.

It’s been fun… but I’m afraid Sensei will judge me when he gets back. I looked at my status.

Skier. Level 20. Exp 3000/16000. Spellsword, Head:Black Bandana, Chest: Scaled Chest, Legs: Scaled Leggings, Shoes: Scaled Boots. Weapon: Broadsword. Off hand: Empty.

580/580 HP, 200/200 MP

STR 90. INT 70, DEX 86 LUK 50 WILL 60.

For one even with my adventuring. I haven’t leveled up at all. None of my skills have really been raised up. Furthermore, I’ve yet to make any new friends. I’ve talked to other people here and there but nobody really caught my eye. I didn’t want to be friends with anyone. Well except for one person…

“Chico! Sit!”

The yellow baby dragon sat down. I petted him.

“You’re so cute!” I said to Chico, my pet baby dragon.

“I’m not cute! Don’t call me that!” Chico said back.

“But you are! Cute cute cute!”

“Stooooooooooooop!”

I continued to harass Chico in the center of Tenesys Plaza. Other players started to look at me.

“Is guy that talking to himself through his pet?” One guy said.

“I know right? It’s so weird to use the pet talk command like that.” Some girl said.

“Master, those people are saying something weird over there…” Chico said.

“Don’t listen to them, You’re fine! Come here!” I gave Chico a hug,

A warm glow came over Chico as I did so.

Closeness level up! Bond with Chico is now 15!

Yay a new level! Five more before he’ll learn how to spit fire!

I bought Chico using BX I got! I had to beg my parents for weeks to let me buy some. Hehehe… It was so worth it though! I thought about buying some fancy clothes but Chop never wore BX clothes, so I didn’t need them either! Stats or bust!

...I did get myself a pair of glasses though. They looked cool.

“Come on Chico! Let’s go!”

“Okay Master!”

I walked out to the outskirts of town, past where I grinded on slimes and further down the road. Now that I think about it, It’s been over half a year since I’ve started playing. It seems so long ago and yet like only yesterday that I though there wasn’t anything else to do but kill slimes! How silly of me!

“You were pretty dumb, Master!” Chico said.

“Hey watch it! I’ll bop you in the head!” I replied, pulling out my Roaring Aqua.

“Nooo!” Chico screamed.

“Oh my god is that dragon talking?”

I turned to the new voice. It was a girl. She had long blonde hair, which clashed with her black dress she wore. I say dress but It looked like one of those magic robes combined with a dress. It was very elegant. On top of that she said a golden staff in her hands.

“Yes! I am talking, who are you, lesser creature?” Chico said.

“I’m xSilkshealing! You can just call me Silk though. How are you talking? I didn’t know pets could talk!”

“I’m not a pet! If anything this guy over here is my pet! Isn’t that right?”

“Yes Chico! You are my master!” I bowed to him. The girl looked shocked.

“A dragon enslaving someone? Weird!” Silk said.

“It’s not weird at all, I am the legendary human tamer of lore. The strongest dragon in the game!” Chico boasted.

“I had no idea there was such a thing!” Silk said. I kinda feel bad for this girl. She’s really gullible.

"How unknowledgeable! Did you not hear of the battle between my Dragon-Human army verses the Ant Battle-lion?"

"What's a Ant Battle-lion?" Silk asked.

"A group of vicious ants!" I said

"Oh so a battalion of Ants that battle with lions?" Silk said.

Is that how you spell that? Roll with it!

"Indeed, these ants are masters of mind control, using advance brain parasites that live in the lions feline brains!" Chico said.

Silk looked shocked. "Brain parasites!?"

Chico looked glum. "Yes, they're called Toxoplasma. They even live inside of ordinary housecats."

"I had no idea… you're so smart, Mr. Dragon!"

"My parents always said I was smart. Also the name is Skier!" Chico said.

"Huh?" Silk turned her head. Oh crap I messed up.

"I mean, that's the name of my lovely pet here! He told me all of that, the real smart one!" Chico said.

Silk turned to me.

"Wow… you're pretty smart then, Skier!"

"Aw… it's nothing. I just read a lot." I said.

"Let's be friends!"

Friend Request from xSilksHealing received. Accept?

Yes! I hit accept.

"Great! I love making new friends! You'll be my third friend in this game!" Silk said.

I smiled. "You'll be my second then!"

"Yay!" Silk cheered. "I'm so happy! It's so hard to make new friends!"

I nodded. "I know what you mean. I've been playing for six months and only really talked to two people… well three if you count that jerk."

"Who?" Silk asked.

"My eternal rival! The bean of my existence!"

"He's a bean?"

"Aren't we all?" I sagely nodded.

Silk looked confused. "No, I don't think so. If anything I'd be an egg. Then I can hatch into my true self!"

My eyes widened. No way…

"Is your true self 'cool and spicy?'" I asked.

"Oh! You've watched that anime too?" Silk asked.

"Watched? I love that anime!"

Silk smlied. "Have you also read the manga?"

I had a wide grin, even in real life I did.

I felt something I never did before, and my heart started to beat a little faster. My second friend in this game, heck in the world actually was someone special clearly.

Chop was right. Meeting people is important. I hope I can make even more!

"-And that's what I think Ituko is the cutest!" Silk said.

"Huh? Oh yeah totally." I said. I only spaced out for a moment and she had gone on a rant!

"Hey, I actually got to go. I'll see you later?" Silk said.

"Sure! I'm on practically everyday. Just come look for me!" I said.

Okay! See you! Poof!" Silk said. Her character then vanished in a puff of light.

Now what?

"Let's kill some more slime! I hunger!" Chico said.

"Good idea buddy!" I pulled out my sword. "Let's go!"