3 Episode 1-System Introduction (2)
I was so close to the safe zone. Before I fell face first into the ground, I made sure to do this - flail my arms forward. Instead of cracking my neck, I cracked the bones of my arms.
"Fuck!!" I shouted.
I heard a brutal crack from my arms, but I knew I could do this and -
[Fragment of the 4th Wall is suppressing your pain!]
The pain began to subside. It was a slow process, but it did fade away. It felt like a cold ocean was flooding into my arms. That was probably the numbness suppressing my sensory input. Anyways - because I fell and broke my arms a little bit, my legs were still okay. I began to run towards the safe zone, which glowed a beautiful blue. I was immediately notified about my safety.
[You have entered a safe zone!]
[You have cleared the sub-scenario!]
[You have gained coins!]
[Constellations of running are impressed.]
[Constellations of maternal love are disappointed that you left your mother to die.]
[Constellations that hate cowards are looking at Incarnation "Ethan Nakamura."]
"Wha-"
[Pay little attention to them,] a voice said. It was the Dokkaibi, named Herald. With a snap of their fingers, the chat messages began to fade away.
[A fifteen year-old dragon has flipped off the Dokkaibi with their "little black flame dragon."]
[Dokkaibi Herald has placed a momentary suspension on the public chatroom, which will take effect in five minutes.]
[Archangels of "Eden" are looking at the "fifteen-year-old dragon."]
[You must have a lot of questions, Mr. Nakamura, but have no fear,] Dokkaibi Herald said. [I am a streamer, that will ensure your future as long as possible. Do you have questions?]
I looked away from the sky, and the messages from the Constellations. They did - they just call.... Was a Dokkaibi always this nice? That wouldn't make any sense... unless...
[Fragment of the 4th Wall whispers: The y ma b e trying to kill you afd... se ll you to the cons tell ations ... warinesss.....]
"I'm sorry... I don't know who you are-"
The Dokkaibi stared at me for quite a long time. An awkward silence was being made, but I was too afraid to ask questions.
[I understand your fear,] Dokkaibi Herald finally said. [I just want you to know this. I like to make sure the mental health of my Incarnations are top notch. Will you like to enter the school?]
I looked at the dark school, which casted a foreboding and ominous aura. The darkness that reached out to me was telling to-
"killl....."
[Sheesh, you must be quite shell-shocked,] Dokkaibi Herald said. [Do not worry. This school is under a ward, and it's still the 1st Main Scenario in the American continents. If you would like, you can stay here, where you stand.]
Dokkaibi Herald winked at me. [Sponsorship is about to come. I would like for you to meet the Constellations. It will be a great opportunity for everyone.]
With those final words, they left. I stood all alone, standing in front of a little school for little kids. Truthfully, I was too afraid to go in there. I knew it was around 3:AM, but-
-Crack!!-
I heard the crack of some branches, and the curses of some men and women. There was other survivors? I couldn't see them from my side of the ward zone, but I knew that they may be dangerous. If I needed to, I could fight them off with my legs. At least those weren't potentially broken.
To me, the people were looming closer to the ward and seemed like growing shadows... What if they knew what I did? If they did... then I have to kill them. I had this train of thought until... I saw a horde of people coming through. They were bruised and tattered. Some had legs ripped off from them. I didn't see my mother among the crowd.
"SHIT!!! Mom!!!"
I approached the people, but they were tired looking. I decided to stay away from them. There was a man around his forties, tending to everyone as much as possible. He had grey-black hair, with smile lines. He seemed... too calm for a newbie. Perhaps? I looked away from this person. Breathing in and out, I looked back.
[Your skill "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Lv.1" has activated!]
[This skill will only work on people who are applicable characters.]
[Your understanding of this Incarnation is high!!]
[Converting Character information to a summary.]
<Character Window>
Name: Mathew McFarland
Age: 45
Private Attributes: [Snake in Hiding] (Common), [Psychopath] (Rare)
Personal Skills: [Choking Lv.2], [Arrogance Lv.3], [Superiority Lv.5]
Overall evaluation: This person is dangerous. They are a horrible person who will destroy the early scenarios and bring trouble to Yu Junghyeok. They are a "Ten Evil" of America. It is advised that you should remain far from this person. They are quite sinful with pride, and like to hide their true nature.
No... It couldn't be him. Mathew McFarland actually exists? Especially within Washington State? I needed to kill him. This man... they were an absolute monster. I couldn't let them live throughout the scenarios.
"Please, everyone, believe in the Lord. We are his sheep, and he will lead us to the proper herd."
Mainly for that reason. Mathew McFarland was a psychopath that pretended to be a benevolent priest. If I let this man live, he would destroy the mid-scenarios. He wouldn't survive past then thanks to Anna Croft, but....
I could use this man, I thought to myself. The other person still hasn't come yet: Marcus Santiago. Life was really like a novel. I almost laughed in fear and pleasure, but if that's true... I've been prepared for this whole time.
