Chapter 7: Luck is part of the game
Recalling upon my memory of the game.
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[Act 1, Chapter 1: Princess Snow’s Abduction]
The first act of the game marked the introduction of two pivotal characters: Princess Snow White of the Velvier kingdom and the protagonist’s childhood friend, Janica Mortelina.
These two heroines held significant roles in the game, with paths that players were highly likely to traverse, even as they explored other routes.
In the game, the protagonist’s encounter with Princess Snow occurs aboard one of the ships, where a chance mishap leads to a small altercation between them.
Stepping on her foot, the protagonist inadvertently triggers a minor argument—a situation that could potentially escalate if the player chooses the option to assert dominance.
‘I wonder what action that guy chose?’
Unlike in the game where you have options this was real life now so surely things and conversations were bound to be different right?
From the game’s descriptions, it became evident that Princess Snow’s presence on the ship was unusual.
While exclusive ships catered to high nobility and aristocracy, the princess’s decision to embark on this journey stemmed from her desire to explore and connect with her subjects.
She was depicted as a princess with a genuine sense of compassion and affection for those under her care, embodying the qualities of a true and benevolent leader.
The total opposite of my yandere fiancé, who treats those under her as mere insects.
A part of me wanted to meet the two of them but I knew that was impossible right now… besides we were all going to the same academy so meeting them there was entirely possible.
I can’t exactly fly or jump from one ship to the next in the first place.
Although the protagonist and the undercover Princess Snow would have some misunderstandings against one another, the events that would unfold moments from now would lock their destinies together, depending on whether the protagonist chooses to save Yanica over the princess.
As we head towards our destination, the academy, a terrorist attack would soon take place, prompting massive explosions among one of the ships outside right now.
The terrorist targets? Of course, it was the lovable innocent Princess Snow White.
But fortunately for the princess, the protagonist and Janica was there to save her.
Albeit short.
It was an entire arc to solidify the purpose of their supposed romance story in later arcs.
In the game, it was a fairly easy mission as most of the terrorists who boarded the ship could be easily defeated.
I don’t know how high the protagonist’s stats are right now, considering there was no actual player, but rather it was him as his own person.
But chances of him being strong already are high, judging from the previous encounter I had with him.
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Completing the first act of the game required fulfilling a few straightforward conditions, ensuring a smooth progression without encountering unnecessary obstacles.
First and foremost, befriending Princess Snow was imperative.
Establishing a rapport with her not only facilitated smoother interactions and dialogue options but also played a crucial role in advancing the storyline.
Secondly, achieving a minimum stat requirement was essential for navigating the challenges ahead.
Players needed to possess either an all-D stat distribution or at least one C stat that wasn’t intelligence.
Thankfully, reaching this threshold wasn’t overly difficult, especially considering the generous experience points awarded at the early levels.
Completing village missions and even defeating low-level enemies like slimes yielded substantial EXP gains.
Lastly, acquiring the new longsword sold by the local blacksmith was a must.
This weapon upgrade from the chipped sword you first used provided a significant boost to combat effectiveness, ensuring the protagonist was adequately equipped to face the trials ahead.
Well even without the sword with Janica and princess Snow around it doesn’t really matter even if the protagonist fought bare handed.
That was just how op the starting girls in your party was.
Additionally, saving Alice early in the game bolstered the player’s chances of success.
By rescuing her, players not only gained a valuable ally but also increased the likelihood of her participation in the final showdown against the primary antagonist, General Auvin.
This former imperial knight captain turned malevolent military general posed a formidable threat, and his escape from the protagonist and Princess Snow during their encounter on the floating ships signaled the beginning of a pivotal confrontation at the academy.
The first act lasted about 5 chapters… leading back into a loop with the general once more.
Hero’s Legacy final act named boss.
‘General Auvin’
Everything would end after he died.
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I wondered when it will happen….
looking outside, I saw about twelve floating ships.
And in one of them 3 of the main cast was sitting and happily having a conversation or an argument right now.
I’m kind of jealous of the protagonist as he gets to meet the characters I wholeheartedly wanted to meet, but what can I do?
I’m just a side character, not even that; I’m just a mere disposable character right now.
The main scenario would happen soon, and it was the first thing I had to test out my theories, on just how much I can interfere with the main scenario without the system inflicting pain on me.
The only way I can escape my fate is to add up all the variables I could add right now, and make it so that the concept of a predetermined main scenario won’t matter in the future that is to come.
VOOMMM!!!!!
The loud horns of the ship sounded, accompanied by the sight of the beautiful city below.
Well, it wasn’t exactly a city, but rather an entire academy.
The Ships then slowly descended, but then….
BOOM!!!
Explosions erupted all around us.
Alerted, some students screamed in surprise as they saw three ships exploding in the distance, catching on fire as the emergency defense magic activated.
Even the sleeping Alice on my side woke up immediately due to the ringing loud explosions.
The first chapter of the first act is finally happening.
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“What’s going on?”
“Hey look ever there!”
“Are we under attack?”
“Where are the academy guards?”
As students crowded onto the deck of the ship, drawn by the unfolding chaos around us, a sense of foreboding settled over the scene.
The wind whipped at our clothes, carrying with it the ominous echoes of explosions that reverberated through the air.
With each passing moment, the descent of multiple ships hastened, plummeting towards the ground at an alarming rate.
We stood transfixed, mere spectators to the unfolding catastrophe, unable to tear our eyes away from the devastation unfolding before us.
In the game, I had never fully grasped the gravity of such a scenario.
But now, faced with the stark reality of the situation, fear gripped me like a vice.
The thought that any one of those ships could be ours sent a chill down my spine.
Like seriously… with my pathetic stats even if I was probably a hundred meter away from one of those explosions, I would probably still sustain some type of injury.
Amidst the chaos, I narrowed my focus, ignoring the turmoil surrounding the other ships as I honed in on the one that held the protagonist.
As my brows tightened, I scanned the tumultuous scene before me, searching for any sign of the vessel that likely housed the protagonist.
Boom…!!!
Before long, another explosion shattered the air, but this time it wasn’t the familiar sound of a bomb detonating.
Instead, it was a manifestation of magic—an icy blast that engulfed a nearby ship in a shimmering cascade of crystalline frost.
‘Found you’
With an intimate understanding of the game’s mechanics, I immediately recognized the source of the attack—the intermediate-level magic spell, ‘Frost Explosion’ the most potent attack in Princess Snow’s current arsenal.
As the realization dawned on me, a plan began to form in my mind.
Smiling to myself, I slowly approached a certain woman from behind.
Right now, I need variables to test, luckily there was one close to me.
She was the strongest variable I could test my theory on, and she was right beside me at that moment.
As she conversed with her classmate, clutching her witch hat tightly against the strong winds, her widened eyes betrayed her shock at the unfolding events.
I’m sorry, my favorite….
‘But I need you for a little experiment of mine’
Without hesitation, I pushed her off the ship.
“Huwa? Wh-what?” she exclaimed in confusion, her voice trembling as she tumbled through the air.
But her panic was short-lived as she quickly regained her composure, remembering her ability to fly.
“Wait aren’t you?…. What are you doing?” she protested seemingly surprised as the weird stranger she sat with suddenly pushed her off the ship, but I paid her protests no mind.
Time was of the essence, and I had to act swiftly.
Using the frost explosion as a clue, I deduced that the protagonist was either in peril or on the brink of victory.
Though uncertain of the outcome it was clear that the battle would probably end soon.
Pointing towards the frosted-covered ship, I uttered a name she couldn’t ignore.
“Lucas… He’s over there,” I exclaimed, pointing towards the distant ship.
“How do you—”
BOOM!!!
Her question was abruptly interrupted by a deafening explosion, its force rippling through the air and silencing her words.
She didn’t have time to ponder my sudden knowledge of her benefactor.
Though reluctant, her gaze met mine, and in that moment, she seemed to understand that I was speaking the truth.
After all, seeing through people’s hearts was a specialty of hers.
‘Queen of hearts: Alice Holloway’
I know you can see how sincere I am right now….
With a sense of urgency, she wasted no time and swiftly flew towards the ship with remarkable speed.
Her movements were fluid and powerful, a testament to her prowess as one of the top characters in the game.
As she soared through the air, her power was evident, just as formidable as in the game.
Slowly, four different knights floated alongside her as they made their way towards the protagonist’s ship.
Their presence was imposing, their movements coordinated and purposeful.
Adorning their black-bodied crests were distinctive red symbols: Spade, Clover, Diamond, and lastly, Heart.
Each symbol represented a different aspect of their identity and purpose, adding an air of mystique to their formidable presence.
As they glided through the air, their weapons gleamed in the sunlight, each knight wielding their own unique arsenal.
From the Spade Knight’s spear to the Clover Knight’s twin daggers, and from the Diamond Knight’s broadsword to the Heart Knight’s enchanted staff.
Seeing these cheat like Knights… I couldn’t help but smile.
‘Auvin you’re fucked.’
In the game’s storyline, Alice only joined the protagonist’s party in the battle against the general during the final chapter of the act, after his escape.
But what if he couldn’t escape?
What if the main scenario deviated from its expected path?
Would the system still punish me even though it wasn’t my main scenario….?
With Alice around these early, chances of him escaping now would be close to a mere zero.
‘Everything is set up for you now dear protagonist of mine… don’t you dare disappoint me’
As I turned around, pondering my next move, a sudden presence approached the ship.
Squinting my eyes a figure with gigantic wings emerged.
‘Is that a wyvern?’
KRAAGHHH!!!
Its deafening roar reverberated through the air, causing some students to immediately collapse, blood trickling from their ears and noses.
I was one of those students.
‘Shit!’
Suddenly, a man leaped from the wyvern’s back and onto the ship.
“All of you, stay down!” he commanded, his voice cutting through the chaos.
As he opened his jacket, revealing an array of mana bombs strapped to his body, a wave of panic washed over all the students around.
Any one of those bombs could detonate at any moment, based on the pulsating mana cord connected on his veins…
Then one by one other burly middle aged man came down on the wyvern’s back as well.
Fucking hell…
I couldn’t believe it.
I thought this ship was safe, especially since they had already located the princess.
Out of all the other ships out there why choose this one?
Our ship wasn’t even the closest one to the princess’s ship in fact it was probably even the furthest right now.
This is really bad….And to make matters worse, I had just sent the strongest person around to help the protagonist out there.
‘ha-ha-ha….’
This was to be the easiest of all the acts and chapters, the starting point of the story… you were supposed to not feel any trouble here, as it was no different from the tutorial.
A walk in the park that was the perfect definition for this chapter alone.
Sadly I don’t meet any of the criteria needed for this scenario.
[Strength: F]
[Agility: D]
[Endurance: D]
[Luck: 0]
[Power: F]
Wtf can I even do in this situation?
‘Fuck this Shitty ass luck!’
[MISSION: Escape from terror!]
You don’t have to tell me Goddamn it!
