Crushing sadness, a mild attack

(Author's sad note: I just realized that I update this on trash pick up day. I guess I accidently made myself a bigger joke than I thought. ^-^; Anyways, I hope you enjoy the rest of this story. ^.^)

As Skyler's thoughts continued upon this subject his body weakened further until a notification appeared.

Afflicted by HKPP's Muscle Weakness.

This effect reduces Strength, Endurance, and Agility movement, saves, and combat checks by 50%.

All rounding with these stats will be rounded down for its duration. This does not change your actual stats or regen rate.

Current Duration: 2 hours.

Skyler let out a sigh as he read that and thought. 'Man, my body sure does hate me. Well, at least I know how long this attack will last.' As he got up, his muscles quivered as if they had been overworked. It was an odd sensation, feeling like everything was harder to move without an outside cause. His literal strength was there, but his access to it was limited. Although his movement was rather slow, it was better than not being able to move at all. He couldn't remember the countless times he had been stuck in a chair or on the floor, unable to move, and ended up with major pain in his neck, shoulders, or back because of the position he ended up in.

Skyler shambled through the field in an attempt to find one of the remaining slimes. Even after thirty minutes of searching, he didn't have any luck. However, shortly after that, he felt a burning sensation in the middle of his back. - 5 Hp It reminded him of some of the sunburns he had had as a child, but it was starting to get worse. - 10 Hp His body twitched to the left then right as he reached back as quickly as he could, to grab whatever it was and tossed it to the side. - 15 Hp He cast Wind Strike and turned to see what he had tossed to the side. - 50 Mp

Skyler's Hp: 87/117

Mp: 117/167

Skyler barely had a chance to see the small light blue slime sliding backwards before lunging at him, expanding its body outward like the previous slime. However, his reaction speed was too slow and his body was engulfed by the slime, causing him to fall backwards as well. - 5 Hp, - 5 Hp Although he was starting to lose oxygen, he was fortunate that the slime's body was pliable, allowing him the ability to strike at it's core directly, hitting it with both his fist and his Wind Strike. 22 - 50% = 11 + 20% = 13 (13.2) damage, 10 + 11 (Str - 50%) + 7 (7.5) (Agi - 50%) = 28, 28 + 20% = 34 (33.6) damage Sadly, this was not enough to kill the slime, giving it a chance to tighten around him, dealing more damage to him. - 10 Hp

Skyler's Hp: 67/117

Mp: 117/167

Slime's Hp: 10/57

Mp: 29/33

Skyler struck again, finishing off the slime, but took another round of damage. - 15 Hp, 13 + 34 = 47 damage, (37 Overkill), $.20, Vial of Slime, 10 xp He gasped for air when the slime's body began to dissolve, allowing him to breathe once more. His breathing was significantly heavier as he laid there on the ground, looking up at the blue sky and thought. 'Man that sucked.' After taking in a few more breaths he thought. 'Maybe I should just let the next one kill me.' As he mulled that over he let out another sigh. "No, my mom would be sad if I died. That and some of my readers would be upset that they can't read my stories anymore."

Skyler's Hp: 52/117

Mp: 118/167

Skyler felt a chuckle escape his throat as the pitiful nature of his life went through his mind. 'I really don't have much to live for, but at least I make a few people happy, right? At least, that's what I've been told. Hmm, although that doesn't make it true.' Several tears started to well up in his eyes before sliding along his cheeks. He no longer felt able to sit up as his sadness deepened. At that moment, a new red exclamation flashed that he allowed to pop up.

Depression has increased from rank 3 to 4 - Drain of desire, pleasure, will to live, and general happiness from all sources has increased from 60% to 80%.

Skyler's eyes closed as he could feel the pain in his heart intensify of hopelessness, but simply let out a breath as he mentally brushed that notification out of the way. "Hmm, I am starting to feel like a hormonal teen again. I, I guess it's back to crying myself to sleep for a good while." He sniffled twice before his eyes opened, but at that moment he could feel a burning sensation at the bottom of his right foot. - 5 Hp "Fuck me.." By this time his body was very difficult to move, but he cast Wind Strike again as he sat up. - 50 Mp, - 10 Hp

Skyler's Hp: 38/117

Mp: 68/167

Slime's Hp: 57/57

Mp: 31/33

Skyler saw a small blue slime trying to devour his right foot, it had already devoured not only the bottom of his shoe, but his sock as well. - 15 Hp At this rate, it would only take a few more seconds before this little slime would end his life, his pitiful, pain ridden life, but could he really allow that? - 20 Hp As he thought that, he brought both of his fists together and struck the slime's core with both, causing both charges of Wind Strike to be spent. 34 + 34 = 68 damage, (11 Overkill), $.20, Small Living Core, 10 xp His body quivered from both pain and exhaustion as he laid back and closed his eyes as his quest turned itself in.

Skyler's Hp: 3/117

Mp: 68/167

Small Living Core. Rare Quality. Placing this living core into whatever normally lifeless object or mass will imbue it with the makings of life, beginning with only basic understanding, but the ability to learn, improve, and absorb material to grow and improve further. 75/75 Durability.

Special note: The lifeform born from this will be loyal to its creator.

Skyler ended up sleeping for the next couple of hours. Upon waking, he saw two red exclamations flashing, a notification, and the results of his quest in front of his eyes.

Quest complete: Clearing the Field

Reward: 75 xp and 1 Endurance

Optional bonus: 150 xp and 1 Agility

Endurance has increased from 9 to 10 and Agility has increased from 10 to 11.

You may now exit this illusion barrier by lifting up your hand and saying, exit illusion barrier.

As Skyler read all of that, another red exclamation began to flash. After a moment, he allowed them both to pop up.

Achievement Unlocked!

Standard Endurance!

Increasing your Endurance to 10 has improved its health modifier to 1 per 1 and your health regen modifier to 1% of your Endurance.

You will be able to physically keep up with most of society, lucky you!

Achievement Unlocked!

Near **** Experience!

Wow, that was close. I vote not doing that again.

Reward: 100 xp, 1 Endurance and 1 Wisdom

HKPP's Muscle Weakness has ended.

All affected modifiers have been restored to normal.

Endurance has increased from 10 to 11 and Wisdom has increased from 26 to 27.

Skyler smiled weakly while looking down at his destroyed shoe. As he let out a sigh, he noticed a draft behind him. It was sad, but clear what had happened to his shirt. "Great, there's a hole in my shirt, isn't there?" He pulled off his shirt and sure enough, there was a slime shaped hole, but luckily the rest of his clothing hadn't been destroyed. His shoes were ruined as were these pair of socks and his shirt. He couldn't help, but feel grateful that his body wasn't injured. It would appear Gamer's Body kept his back and foot from being actually damaged while in this illusion barrier.

Skyler put his shirt back on before heading back to his car and began to wonder if he would gain any new skills by following that notifications instructions on how to exit this illusion barrier. Would he? Or would he not?

Name: Skyler Peterson

Title: The Gamer

Lvl: 4 XP 491/800

Hp: 126/126

Hp regen: 3.94 per min

Mp: 169/169

Mp regen: 5.71 per min

Money: $2,117.99

Build: Overweight

Weight: 220 lbs

Height: 5' 10 ¾"

Dick size: 6 inches

Inventory slots 4/25 (Gift box (Way of the Monk and Meditation, Achieving Inner Peace), Black Pearl Ring of Enthrallment, Small Living Core, and Vial of Slime x 2)

Unspent skill points: 0

Str: 17 + (5) + (0) End: 11 + (5) + (0)

Int: 16 + (5) + (0) Wis: 27 + (5) + (0)

Agi: 11 + (5) + (0) Cha: 6 + (5) + (0)

Lib: 14 + (5) + (0)

Equipment Slots:

Ring 1:

Ring 2:

Gloves:

Weapon:

Off-hand:

Torso: Damaged Grey Sleeveless T-shirt

Legs: Blue Jean Shorts (Black Boxers) (Phone) (Keys) (Wallet)

Feet: Damaged Shoes (Damaged Socks)

Neck:

Face: Red Tinted Glasses

Head: