Stats&Stuff

Fate is like a river flow.

It is constant yet not.

But we have already talked about this.

Still, while it is true there are some who chose to go against the stream and carve their own fate.... What if they wouldn't need to?

Sometimes the future you want can't be achieved through either going with it or against it.

It's like wanting to win the lotto with an ice cream coupon, it just doesn't work

At that point it's no longer a question about you being delusional or proving the naysayers wrong, you're just wasting time.

Not that anything's wrong with it as long as you enjoy it, for then you are already a winner.

But if you don't think you will be happy or gain anything by going against the stream, be it by the goal or the journey, what are you doing it for then? You put your efforts to waste.

And on top of that, what if the pain is only temporary? What if your problem will solve itself as you give it some time?

In these moments it's best to just shut off your brain and go with the flow.

...At least some think they are happier like this.

...

Huhhhhhhhhhhhh. Fate just never gets enough of bullying me, does it?

[Hey there mate, at least you have me!]

"Shut it! Also, what's with you suddenly turning Australian!!?"

[Everyone has an inner Australian somewhere inside them! ... For reals though, I don't know!!]

[Like I just woke up like this! When that second origin got into you, it affected me too somehow. Like, I got this high speck processor and this sweet accent, and a lot of other stuff too!!]

You know, since the moment I first knew I was reincarnated, I somehow knew that this world would be different from my own. Still, isn't this a bit of a stretch? Where is my op power fantasy!!?

[Hey if you want power you already got the starter pack, you know?]-

Hah, spare it, I need a break before anything else right now.

[Sure, sure Sheila(girl)]

"..."

...

As I was pondering about the sudden events that happened inside the church and while bickering with this Australian system, I had decided to go outside. You know, smelling the flowers and get away from all that chaos in the halls and stuff?

Anyway, I am currently in a park, a stone tose from the church. Sitting on a bench, my feet dangling above the ground. Giving me some real peace, you know?

Hahhhh.... Just getting some time to collect oneself in peace is one of the best ways to handle stress and annoying systems too, you know?

As I was sitting there in peace and calming my mind, I feel the wind blow across my cheek.

Bliss, just bliss.

...

Five minutes later I decide to end my sudden need for escapism.

Okay, yeah there are a lot of problems... A lot of them actually. Well "take on one problem at a time" as they say. In this case that should be... Hmmm... Oh? Right, there is that one!

"Hey Aussie, what did you say about that starter pack again?"

I ask, suddenly finding my motivation again. Free stuff tends to do that after all.

Hehe.

Right! Now all else can wait! Knowing myself and this world, I'm sure I will be put in the middle of some sort of havoc soon. Be that a week, a month, or in a few minutes, I don't know! Still, what I do know is that the best thing I can do now is preparing!! Like, when a storm is coming, the worst thing to happen is to get caught unexpectedly!!

In conclusion: right now I should just stand still, gather information, and use that information to make a strategy! That is the 101 of the art of war or something, I'm sure!!!

Anyway, the one who holds that information, is, to my dismay... That f**king system...

Breath* (calming down)

Smile*

Shira*

[You know that smile on your face is really giving me the creeps right now! Well, not that I would have expected something else for a perve like you. Maybe I should file a case for sexual harassment?]

Crack*

You know, ending this reincarnation project right now doesn't sound that bad if it means I can drag this sh*tty system down with me. Like, it's kind of tempting, to be honest.

[Wowo, calm your t*ts Sheila! Corse, not that you have anything to begin with!]

Killing intent*

...

[...Okay, guess that was enough joking for one night. Anyway, as I said earlier, you have just gotten a starter pack. Normally, this is also when the system would first activate, though that's sadly not the case. Since you are such a nutjob case I had to help you out earlier. Anyhow, check it out for yourself]

"..."

{Will you open the starter chest? Yes/No?}

"... Hah, sure yes"

{opening chest:

Protection amulet 1x (SR)

Emergency food 3x (N)

Mini summon crystal SR guarantee (SR)

Danger sens (SR)}

Hits the ground*

...Huh! That is like, you know, a lot of stuff! I mean, three out of the four are SR's!

Huh-huh, my inner gambler is dancing wild right now!!

[Seems you had some luck in ya. Starter packs are kinda rigged, you know? Well, not in the "your getting scammed way", but the content is fixed. The only way you can differentiate between them is the tier. normally there are many tiers when it comes to chests, but starter ones only have 4 ranks! And, you Sheila? You just got the highest one!!]

Sweet!!!

The gods of this world may be my enemy, but the gacha gods are on my side today!!!

Still though, considering all the sh*t that just happened, I would be happy for anything really!!

[Happy? Well; your smile says it all. I guess that's good? Oh yeah, try shouting status real loud okay?]

As the system said that, I could only think of one thing: Is this "that" moment? Well, what are you waiting for? Give me the goodies!!

"Status"

...

{Status:

Name: Alice

Origin:

Luna/Moon (mid-novice)

Ókami/Midnight Wolf (low-novice)

VIT:1

DEX:4

AGI:3

MANA:7

LUCK: A bunch

Skills:

Moonlight Aura (Aura skill) (sub-passive) (SSR)

Harem protagonist F (Unique skill) (pasive) (%/&()

Uncrowned (Growth/Buff skill) (passive) (SSR)}

...

Huh... That's a lot of stuff that I didn't expect...

Anyway, there is a lot of stuff going through my head right now. So to make it easier, let's just keep it to the three main reactions, okay?

First(VIT): F**k I'm weak. Like, I don't know what standards we are basing these stats on, but a 1 in Vitality can't be good... Well, at least my mana is good.

Second(Luck): The h**l does it mean by "a bunch"? Hmmm... Probably shouldn't worry about it too much. Whatever it is or does, it's a plus I think... Why did I suddenly get a chill down my spine?

Third(New skill?): Uhhh, when did I get this "Uncrowned" thing? I mean, I don't remember getting it at least....

[ Well mate, to answer your questions (in the same order):

One: Yeah, you weak as a newborn, does have some talent in Mystics though.

Two: Probably best not to think about it, nothing you can change anyway. Live a good life okay?

Three: You always had that one, probably a reincarnation reward or something. Honestly Sheila, I don't know what it does myself. My specs just aren't high enough. Probably have to go through a few more evolutions to find out what it is.

Anyway, in conclusion: Your op but weak as sh*t!]

You are not being useful, I could get to that myself...

.... Anyway, guess this is one of those "wait and see situations"? Well, "Rome wasn't built in one day" either. Just have to play the long game I guess... Still, the skill kinda left me hanging though....

[Hey, enough with the sappy stuff sissy! Hmm? Wait, what was that?]

"What? Is one of your jokes or something?"

[No, when have I ever done that? You must be imagining things because of all that stress!

Anyway, we don't have time to bicker, my system senses are tingling! By that, I mean that something isn't right! You should probably get to it with those items. Take on the amulet, and swallow that Danger sens crystal, you'll need it!]

Huh, danger?

Lacking resistance and common sense at this point, I do as the system said. First I swallowed the golden-colored crystal. You know, you probably shouldn't swallow things that you found on the ground, but I'll make this the exception.

Cough*

It's too big and it makes it hard to swallow.

...

Gulp*

After going through that breathing nightmare, I move on to the amulet.

Hmm?

Sparkling and shining in a golden color, not as golden as goldie though, lay a dog tag-like pendent. It has a lot of intricate scribings and decorations, and holes as a background drop, but that is not where my attention landed. Instead, my eyes are focused on the imagery in the middle.

"A bird?"

In the center of the pendant is a bird, and quite a majestic one at that.

[Hey! Quit the dumbfounded staring and get your as* in gear!]

Oh, yeah, right.

As my mind comes back to reality, I begin to run in the direction the system is giving me

...Still

One thought prevails in my turmoiled mind.

Was I always that into jewelry? N-No, certainly not. It must have been Mystics, yeah Mystics!

...

-Somewhere else.

"Help... Someone, "anyone", please"

In a darkened city a single voice cries out, yet no one notices it. No "person" at least.

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Author's note: Red is the color of the week! Anyway, thx for readin'.

Announcement: Next chapter there will be a new character in the roster! Hope to see you for the reveal then!

Ps. I'm going to go back to the showbiz part in a short while! just gotta finish this mini-arc.