14 Surprise
Author's Note: This work has received major editing(compared to the other work) and has been reposted, do note that the original work is also mine though(Limitless Chat Group in the multiverse). Starting from chapter 7, it's all completely new content. I also figured out that, instead of posting every day and burning myself out juggling between writing and the rest of my life, I could get a release schedule... so here it is:
Release Schedule:
-Every Tuesday
-Every Friday
-Every Sunday
Extra Power Stones and I'll release extra chapters!!
thx 4 all the support! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
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[Announcement: It has been judged that sufficient interaction has occurred between 'Unorthodox Group Chat' participants. Due to the previously stated reason, hidden feature: 'Side-Missions' has been created.]
[First Side-Mission:
Location: HunterxHunter World, Heaven's Arena
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Main Objective: Reach the 200th Floor
Side Objective 1: Learn Nen
Side Objective 2: Beat the Clown
Side Objective 3: Invite one of the potential members
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Participants: 1 admin, 2 members
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Time left till Side-Mission: 6 days, 23 hours, 58 minutes
Time Limit: 3 months]
[King of Hell: ?!]
[Crazy Fire Lion: "Arena" means we have to fight, right!??]
[Lord of Gender Equality: Do you know anything about this @Journey to Perfection?]
[Journey to Perfection: I do indeed. "Heaven's Arena" is a very popular location in the HunterxHunter World where a lot of fighters, from all around their continent, gather. They can gain money, influence, and popularity by winning matches and going up the tower. The 200th Floor is where the elites of that world start appearing, although relatively low-level compared to peak powerhouses, all fighters who reach the 200th Floor learn nen or die trying.]
[Journey to Perfection: Nen is how the natives from the HunterxHunter world surpass their limits and reach levels unimaginable to most people. You can consider learning nen as a benchmark that distinguishes the normal people from the true fighters. Now, who wants to go?]
[Lord of Gender Equality: To be honest, that sounds way above my pay grade... I've only been in this world for 2 months and my most precious skill is only 'Steal'!!]
[Remorseful Vampire: I'll also refrain from participating.]
[Crazy Fire Lion: Whahaha, then I guess that only leaves us.]
[King of Hell: Do you think there will be strong opponents for my level @Journey to Perfection?]
'Zoro, with the enlightenment he received due to the swords master's diary, should be just a tad weaker than during the Alabasta Arc, so...'
[Journey to Perfection: I intend to clear all objectives and, based on your sword based abilities, I do think the "Clown" would be a pretty tough opponent for you, specially if he goes all-out. On another note, we should all learn nen as well, at least on a basic level, that way, clearing this mission will become much easier.]
[Crazy Fire Lion: If this nen will make my flames hotter, I'm all for it!!]
[King of Hell: I'm not sure if I'll learn it. After all, I intend to become the world's strongest swordsman, not the world's strongest nen master.]
[Journey to Perfection: Don't worry. Nen is essentially life force, that means, it stems from one's body, any living being can awaken it. You can use nen by infusing it into your flames, sword, body, or even eyes and hair, making them stronger. Think of it as some kind of energy dormant within you.]
[King of Hell: I understand. If you're correct, then I'll definitely master it.]
[Crazy Fire Lion: Me too.]
Thinking about the future, Cillian asked:
'Great Sage, what will happen to our worlds while we're gone?'
[Answer: The participating 'Unorthodox Group Chat' member's worlds carry on as usual.
Suggestion: Prepare an excuse for people master sees on a day to day basis.]
[Journey to Perfection: It's decided. Mereoleona, Zoro and I will go this time. Be sure to be in an isolated area in a week or so and, remember to notify people who you interact with regularly that you'll be gone for around 3 months. I'm looking forward to meeting you all in real life, see you soon.]
[Crazy Fire Lion: +1]
[King of Hell: +1]
[admin 'Journey to Perfection' is now offline]
[member 'Remorseful Vampire' is now offline]
[member 'King of Hell' is now offline]
[member 'Crazy Fire Lion' is now offline]
[Lord of Gender Equality: You all just simply left like that...]
[member 'Lord of Gender Equality' is now offline]
During all this commotion amid the group chat, the world kept moving on. Cillian broke through to the 2nd Volume of the 'Basic Body Refining Scripture' as soon as he arrived from the dungeon. It was late afternoon and by now, it was already nighttime.
'The last time I ate was in the dungeon, but I'm not very hungry right now, so I'll probably skip dinner today. Tomorrow, I'll need to explain to Anya what happened, though. I'll also have to come up with an excuse for the upcoming Side-Mission.'
*Sigh*
Unknowingly, Cillian has become more in touch with his emotions during the last two months. Although he still doesn't understand most of his feelings, Cillian expresses his emotions significantly more frequently than before.
The next day, waking up at dawn and going downstairs towards the inn's restaurant for an early breakfast, Cillian was quickly intercepted by Anya.
"Cillian, where were you last night? why didn't you eat dinner? You know you already paid, right? No backsies!"
Having already thought up an excuse, Cillian answered:
"Good morning Anya, I wasn't feeling well last night, I'm much better now though, and yes, I do know. By the way, I'll only be paying for another week. I have to go on a trip outside of Orario, I'll probably be gone for around 3 months."
"Sure, are you positive you're okay though? You've been going to the dungeon every day since you arrived."
'The plan worked! she was distracted by my health issues and completely ignored the part about my trip.'
"I'm positive. Thanks for the concern."
"You're welcome!"
After their small interaction, Cillian quickly finished his meal and headed towards the dungeon. On his way, Cillian pondered about his plans for the following week:
'Today's goal is going past 'Rivira' and entering the 'Large Tree Labyrinth', this way, I'll train against poison-based monsters and be prepared for any poison users in Heaven's Arena.'
Showing a glint of determination, Cillian continued:
'The goal for next week is simple... defeating the 17th Floor's, level 4 boss monster, Goliath.'
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