Chapter 6- The First Attack

"Hmmm."

"Is there a problem Ray?"

"No, it's nothing."

It's weird isn't it? I've been in this game world for about 4 days now, the village walls are built and the goblins are natural hunters so food is not a problem. But...why can't I logout....

Apparently, you get hungry and tired in-game. But at a much slower rate, from what I can guess, the game time is simply much faster than real life. So I think I've actually spent 4 days but it's just been a few hours. I want to leave but this logout button simply isn't working.

You cannot logout, please contact an administrator.

You cannot logout, please contact an administrator.

You cannot logout, please contact an administrator.

This damn message won't even tell me how! I'm adding you to the list of complaints! Oh and some cool things have happened too. For example, I've gained a few skills.

Ray

Health: 1/1

Mana: 100/100

Titles: Hated by Bob, Enemy of the Western Forest, Enemy of Forest Races, Captive Of Goblins, Hero of the Western Forest, Hidden Lord of the goblins, Proficient Schemer.

Skills: Self-Appraisal Lvl Max

Persuasion Lvl 4

Scheming Lvl 2

Leadership Lvl 1

Would you like to become a strategist. Y/N

It seems like there are some additional classes compared to other VRMMOs, if there's classes like strategist it might be safe to assume there are other classes. I shouldn't be too hasty. Hmm, maybe I'll ask another player when I capture find one. For now, it seems like I've gotten some new skills related to my actions. Wonder what they affect?

"Um Ray, you've been awfully quiet. Is there something wrong?"

"Nothing Maya, it seems I'm a little hungry and tired."

"Ray, you've been up for 4 days without food, water or sleep. I'm genuinely surprised a human like you hasn't died yet."

But Maya, you're human too...according to her, she is a special type of human-shaped goblin. I am damn sure she is not, there is no way there can be such a convenient plot development.

Author's note: Well...

"Well, I have a little surprise for you!"

Oh god, please no. Not a surprise.

"The house you ordered has been finished!"

...

Oh my god. It's, it's, it's... NORMAL! A regular wooden house, with wooden tables, wooden chairs and a bed...made out of wood...

"Oi. Maya."

"Yes!"

"Why is the bed made out of wood."

Ray's voice was the most monotone it could be while Maya's was cheerful and air-headed. Yes. Air-headed.

"Isn't that what all beds are made of?"

Like I said. Air-headed.

"Maya...Thanks."

"You're welcome!"

Game is hard.

Author's Note: Yes Ray, yes it is.

"Boss! Boss!"

The voice belonged to one of the more intelligent scouts, Splort. Due to the name being embarrassing to pronounce, Ray has settled on calling him Lewis. Back to you Lewis.

"Thanks."

"Who're you talking to Lewis?

"The magical voice in the sky."

"..."

"..."

Author's Note: ...

"Anyway boss, me was scouting for attakers like you said. Me saw man with big stick coming to camp."

Oh, this one's a bit tricky. Could be an NPC or just a regular player. Hmm.

"Boss?"

"Hue hue hue, fear not Lewis. I have a plan! Listen..."

One plan later.

"Yes boss. Me go do plan."

Finishing the conversation Ray would turn around to notice Maya staring at him. "What will I do then?"

Ray placed his hands on his chin and with a proud voice yelled. "Prepare a feast!"

"Eh!?"

Maya could only stare blankly as Ray laughed maniacally whilst walking off towards the direction of where the stranger was last seen.

Much humming and walking later.

Ray arrived at a wide open clearing glancing around. Hmm, I was sure he was last seen coming in this direction. Suddenly, he felt a small breeze starting up and before he knew it. A cloaked man with a large staff began menacingly walking towards him.

Woah, it's like I'm inside a manga or something. This guy looks seriously cool.

Author's Note: Yeah, or something.

The man stopped and removed the hood of his cloak, revealing a white haired handsome elf. "Stranger, name yourself!"

"Um, I'm Ray. Who're you?"

"I am the one who walks with the wind, the one who scoffs at death, the one who knows all things. I go by many names, but you can call me....the Dark Avenger!"

With...*Cough* the...*Chuckle" Dark Avenger posing so seriously. His eyes sparkling, his arms on his side in the most prideful of poses. Ray could only show a blank face. My god, he's a chuunibyou.

Authors Note: No other word captures the meaning of chuunibyou as good. It means 8th grade syndrome. Where you start thinking you're special and are super godly amazing.

"So Mr Ray, you look like a swell young man! Tell me, where can I find the western forest goblins!"

So sudden! Hmm, time to pry a little more.

"Uh, what do you plan on doing with the goblins?"

"Well then Mr Ray, let me tell you a secret! The truth is,.."

With that the *Giggle* Dark Avenger closed the distance between the two in an instant, in whisper range of him.

"I work for one of the strongest nations in the west continent. The Kingdom of the Iron Phoenix! They have tasked me, their greatest warrior to vanquish the demons of the west for they are sacrilegiously claiming the holy lands of the west for themselves!"

Idiot. This guy is an idiot. An idiot and a chuuni. But, from what he told me. He is an enemy. How should I deal with him..

As Ray was pondering over this, the *I can't take it* Dark Avenger was brushing his hair and making himself look as fabulous as possible.

Oh ho ho. I've got it. Ray raised his arms to sky, forming the peace sign.

"I apologize milord! I am but a noob player, new to this game. I humbly ask for your assistance in teaching me your great ways! In return I shall lead you directly to the village!"

"Oh ho, I see you understand the greatness that is me! Very well, I shall take you as my apprentice Ray. Here I've sent you a party invite."

"Oh, uh, I'm sorry milord but I have no idea how to..."

"Sigh, Ray, it's alright. Your master will take care of everything."

Bear with it...Bear with it...Bear with it...

"Alright let's see your menu."

Ray

Health: 1/1

Mana: 100/100

Titles: Hated by Bob, Enemy of the Western Forest, Enemy of Forest Races, Captive Of Goblins, Hero of the Western Forest, Hidden Lord of the goblins, Proficient Schemer.

Skills: Self-Appraisal Lvl Max

Persuasion Lvl 4

Scheming Lvl 3

Leadership Lvl 1

"Oh... 1 health.. Uh."

"Is there something wrong milord?"

"Oh, nothing! Nothing at all! Let's just get out of your overview page. Main Page!"

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Profanity Filter: On

Status: Beta Tester

Party Status: Not in one

Party Invite Status: Dark Avenger(10)

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Oh, what have we here. Useful.

"And accepted! There you go!"

"Many thanks milord, I shall serve you forever."

"Hmph, stick with me and you'll go far my slav- student!"

Oi oi, did you just call me a slave..

"Come, I shall lead the way to the village, master."

"Yes let us go!"

Ray, whilst walking was thinking to himself. So there was a whole menu I missed out, I will have to explore it thoroughly after I deal with this chuuni. After a short walk towards the village Ray stopped abruptly.

"Master, I've forgotten something extremely important! There is a lake here that has a reputation of healing and making the skin beautiful, I would think you'd like the hea-."

"BEAUTIFUL?!!? RAY, YOUR MASTER COMMANDS YOU TO TAKE HIM TO IT!"

Too easy...

Arriving at the river, the *I'll stop now' Dark Avenger in a flash, stripped and dived into the lake. Swimming around like a fish who's found his home. "I can feel it! Ray, you're doing god's work!"

Sure. Whatever. Where are the goblins.

"Boss, here, here." Lewis whispered from the bushes near the lake.

"We got signal, regroup. What problem?"

"He's not an enemy. He's just an idiot."

"Idjut?"

"Nevermind, take his clothes and return to the village. Tell Maya to look her best."

With that Ray decided, time to put the finishing blow on this chuuni.

"Master! The goblins have stolen your clothes!"

"Whu- What?!!?"

We now have a very naked handsome elf male running through the forest. Due to the profanity filter being toggled on, we are however not allowed to show his privates. But since this is a light novel without pictures you can't see it anyway. I apologize for such unnecessary narration.

Authors Note: Forgive him. Oh, you thought it was me? He's narrator, I'm author. There's a difference!

At the village Maya with Lewis and the scout/hunting goblins were gathered around the feast table(Built by Ray for feasting purposes). with Maya seated at the forefront. "So, that's all he said?"

"Yes, boss said look pritty"

Eh? What does it mean? Is he finally...

Now we interrupt Maya's thoughts with the scene of a handsome naked elf male that you still cannot see running into the village, while panting he glared at the goblins around the feast table. "Where are my clothes!!!"

Ehhhh?!?!!

Maya could only blush as she bore witness to such an obscene...uh scene. She covered her eyes and shook her head. "What are you doing!"

"Guh!" The 'Dark Avenger' could only feel extreme shame as he attempted to cover himself up with his hands.

"Hue hue hue, so then 'milord' how does it feel? To be ashamed publicly. "

"R-r-ray what are you talking about!?"

"Like I said 'milord' how does it feel? It was all part of my carefully calculated plan."

"You betrayed me!"

"I was never on your side in the first place. Ray, only serves Ray. You came up to my village, told me your plans, showed off your prideful nature. It was but a simply task to make you suffer."

"G-guh...what do you want!"

"Haha, relax. Come, take back your clothes and feast!"

"Eh?"

One wearing clothes scene later.

"Ahem... are you going to explain yourself?"

The Dark Avenger now sat at the table with Ray and Maya. Maya still a bit red from the scene before and Ray was busy biting into an apple.

Authors Note: Here eat this apple, it makes you seem more of an asshole.

"Om nom nom gulp, it was all out of necessity. You see, I've been literally sent to this village by god."

"Wh-what?!?! But you're a fellow player like me!"

"Yes, but you see. I am a special case, remember that old man in the creation room? He's a god."

"WHAT!?"

"Indeed. He has tasked me with repairing this village and making it strong once again. The moment I saw you coming, I felt that you would destroy all I have worked for..."

There was a moment of silence among the three, only the sounds of the other goblins eating could be heard. A most sloppy way of eating I must say as well.

"Look, Ray. I've accepted this quest and if I fail it, I will lose fame points. You realize that I can't possibly afford to lose even 1 point of fame!"

"What if, I offered you a way to gain an enormous amount of fame points?"

"What! How!?"

"Join me and abandon your quest. I have kept this a secret to this village but I shall not publicly declare that I was sent here to conquer this world!"

A series of gasps came from the three, the goblins not exactly the most intelligent sort could not understand most of the things Ray was saying.

"The first thing that will come to your minds is impossible. But I'll tell you, it's possible. Maya, you've seen me in action before and Avenger, you're strong aren't you? How could you possibly think conquering the world is hard!?"

"Ngh, you're right Ray, I can't believe I've been so stupid. To become famous, I shouldn't just grind quests to gain fame points. I should conquer this world and make a name for myself!"

My god he is the simplest man I've ever met.. he will be...useful.

"Maya, I assume you have no complaints?"

"No Ray, I trust you more than myself at this point."

"Very well then, I hereby declare that today marks the day where three powers came together to make this world their own!"

With that, Ray has obtained his first player ally, a chuunibyou elf idiot...

To Be Continued.