Lena's first time, part 1: The Undead

Angelo decided to try something before making a decision. He opened his inventory and took out his broken Jagged Rope, offering it to Lena as he said. "Here, I want you to assimilate this." Lena took it and said. "It will be done." She closed her eyes and shortly after, the Jagged Rope was pulled into her body through her hand, disappearing from sight. A new exclamation flashed that he allowed to pop up.

Achievement Unlocked!

Feed your golem for the first time!

Aww, that's so cute! -sniff-

Reward: 15 xp + 10% 2 (1.5) xp and 1 Charisma

Angelo opened her character sheet and noticed that by simply assimilating that rope, Lena had gained half a level of experience. Upon closer inspection, he noticed that the total experience required to level was only 100. Hmm, if he remembered what his stat information said correctly, this meant that she would require half the amount of experience he would have needed to level from level 1 to 2. This raised many questions for him. Would she level quickly because of this? Was the amount of experienced she gained reduced? Or would each level gain simply require far more experience than it did for him?

Lena tilted her head as she watched the puzzled look upon Angelo's face and asked. "Is everything all right?" He blinked hearing her words before nodding slightly and said. "Yes, I'm fine. I was just thinking about something. Speaking of which. I think we should go out and get you some real combat experience. Are you up for that?" She smiled and said. "Yes, I would like that. I wish to be helpful to you." He used a mental command to invite Lena to his party while saying. "When the invite pops up. Be sure to hit, 'Accept', Lena." She nodded, but her eyes widened after he finished speaking, focusing on something that he clearly could not see.

Shortly after Lena poked the air, her portrait, health and mana bar appeared below Angelo's just like a normal person's would. She looked to him and said. "Oh my. Am I supposed to see a portrait of us and a red and blue bar, Angelo?" He chuckled and said. "Yes, that's normal for accepting a party invite from me." She nodded while looking at him before asking. "What will we be doing to get me some real combat experience?" He lifted a hand into the air and cast, Create Illusion barrier, causing the following window to appear. - 10 Mp

Select barrier settings.

Type: Empty, Trap, or Monster.

Time ratio: 1:1 <-> 1:6

Environment: Swamp, forest, desert, plains, or rigged.

Privacy setting: Public or Private.

After Angelo picked Monster, 1:6, plains, and private, the window extended with the following monster options.

Select a monster type.

Tier 1: Boar, imp, kobold, goblin, elemental, or undead.

Tier 2: Wolf, treant, wraith, fairy, lizardfolk, or zombie.

There was a new difficulty setting that wasn't there before, easy, normal, and hard. For the tier 1 it was level 3 to 5 for easy, 6 to 8 as normal, and 9 to 11 as hard. For tier 2 it was level 12 to 14 as easy, 15 to 17 as normal, and 18 to 20 as hard. Angelo felt this was fairly straight forward, but he was worried that turning the difficulty up too high would be bad for Lena. However, if the level was too low, he would be bored to tears. He was level 19 after all. He decided on selecting undead for the monster from tier 1 and setting the difficulty setting to normal. This would give Lena a clear advantage with her holy spells without making things too hard for her and too boring for him.

Angelo looked to Lena and said. "We're going to be fighting the undead, Lena. These enemies will be difficult, but I will be here to help. We'll be working on combat, communication, and teamwork." Lena listened before nodding, but when he selected create, the world shattered around them in a million pieces. Her eyes widened as she looked around, moving closer to him and said. "I-I don't understand." He moved a hand to her cheek to caress and said. "I know it looks strange, Lena. But this is what an illusion barrier's construction and deconstruction looks like. When it is over, we'll be in a new place." The confusion upon her face vanished when she heard his words, leaning her cheek against his hand before nuzzling it gently.

When the shattered pieces reformed into a new background, they were no longer within Angelo's apartment. Lena's eyes looked around at the vast rolling plains. Although there wasn't much to look at, they did have the advantage of starting at the highest point, giving them a wonderful view into the distance. There weren't many places to hide behind. Which was both a good and a bad thing. A few seconds after they arrived a new quest popped up.

Deboning the plains

- Destroy 15 lesser skeletons

- Destroy 15 skeletons

- Defeat the Skeleton Golem

Reward: 750 xp and Two-handed mace of uncommon quality

Optional: Defeat the Skeleton Golem with more than 50% of your health remaining.

Reward: 300 xp and Embodiment of the Undead part 1

Accept or Decline?

Angelo quickly hit, 'Accept' before looking to Lena and said. "Looks like we have our work cut out for us." As he spoke, several skeletons were starting to rise up from the landscape. Lena nodded as he used Observe on the skeletons.

Observe:

Class: Bone Archer, Lvl: 6, Height: 5' 6", Weight: 22, Name: Lesser skeleton,

Age: 1, Body type: Brittle, Nature: Hostile, Mood: Unmoved. Hp: 72/72

Class: Bone Archer, Lvl: 7, Height: 5' 6", Weight: 24, Name: Lesser skeleton,

Age: 3, Body type: Brittle, Nature: Hostile, Mood: Unmoved. Hp: 81/81

Class: Warrior, Lvl: 7, Height: 6', Weight: 27, Name: Skeleton,

Age: 5, Body type: Normal, Nature: Hostile, Mood: Unmoved. Hp: 99/99

Class: Warrior, Lvl: 8, Height: 6', Weight: 27.5, Name: Skeleton,

Age: 7, Body type: Normal, Nature: Hostile, Mood: Unmoved. Hp: 104/104

Angelo used the mental command, 'Equip, Equipment Set Slots.' switching out its slots with his Equipment Slots, changing his gear and his combat stats from this.

Ring 1:

Ring 2:

Gloves:

Weapon:

Off-hand:

Torso: Tight Sandy Brown T-shirt

Belt:

Legs: Sandy Brown Khakis (Boxers) (Keys) (Phone) (Wallet)

Feet: Brown Work Boots (Socks)

Neck:

Face:

Head:

Hp: 377/377

Hp regen: 5.256 per min 4.336 (4.3355) (Hp x 1% + 15%) + 0.92 (Endurance x 2% + 15%)

Mp: 582/582

Mp regen: 15.249 per min 13.386 (Mp x 2% + 15%) + 1.863 (Wisdom x 3% + 15%)

Str: 45 + (0) + (4.5) End: 37 + (0) + (3)

Int: 50 + (0) + (10) Wis: 51 + (0) + (3)

Agi: 31 + (0) + (3.1) Cha: 41 + (0) +(0)

Lib: 43 + (0) + (0)

To this.

Ring 1: Jasper's Loop Of Restoration

Ring 2: Cindy's Promise

Gloves: Fikle's Gloves

Weapon: Angelo's Scimitar

Off-hand: Short Sword of Might

Torso: Wolf Laced T-shirt

Belt: Natalie's Belt

Legs: Angelo's Slacks (Boxers)

Feet: Bandit's Boots (Socks)

Neck: Jasmine's Embrace

Face: Natalie's Mask

Head:

Hp: 542/542

Hp regen: 20.953 per min 13.8 (item buffs + 15%) + 6.233 (Hp x 1% + 15%) + 0.92 (Endurance x 2% + 15%)

Mp: 780/780

Mp regen: 33.948 per min 13.8 (item buffs + 15%) + 17.94 (Mp x 2% + 15%) + 2.208 (Wisdom x 3% + 15%)

Str: 45 + (25) + (7) End: 37 + (0) + (3)

Int: 50 + (20) + (14) Wis: 51 + (10) + (3)

Agi: 31 + (30) + (6.1) Cha: 41 + (10) + (0)

Lib: 43 + (0) + (0)

Angelo's combat stats were as follows.

Weapon: Angelo's Scimitar 10 + (77) (Str) = 87 damage + 5% physical damage up = 91 (91.35)

Off-hand Weapon: Short Sword of Might 5 + (77) (Str) = 82 damage + 5% physical damage up = 86 (86.1) damage

- 10% damage taken, Wolf Laced T-shirt

Qarsizur: Swords upward 20% increase to deflection. Swords downward 20% increase to damage. Swords sideways 20% increase to evasion. (If mixed 50% of both types)

Impact of Motion Rank physical and magical damage up (1% to 10%) based on distance traveled (1 to 10 ft).

Hp: 542/542

Hp regen: 20.953 per min 13.8 (item buffs + 15%) + 6.233 (Hp x 1% + 15%) + 0.92 (Endurance x 2% + 15%)

Mp: 780/780

Mp regen: 33.948 per min 13.8 (item buffs + 15%) + 17.94 (Mp x 2% + 15%) + 2.208 (Wisdom x 3% + 15%)

Str: 45 + (25) + (7) End: 37 + (0) + (3)

Int: 50 + (20) + (14) Wis: 51 + (10) + (3)

Agi: 31 + (30) + (6.1) Cha: 40 + (10) + (0)

Lib: 43 + (0) + (0)

Lena blinked twice, seeing Angelo's outfit change before her very eyes, but she was getting used to things suddenly changing. Angelo looked over his current stats with a sigh. These skeletons would be too easy for him to kill. However, those bone archers would be almost impossible to pull, given the landscape. Hmm, if he turned his swords sideways and simply evaded their attacks. It would improve his own ability to dodge while giving her valuable combat experience.

Angelo looked to Lena while pointing to the group of skeletons as he spoke. "I am going to run over to that group of skeletons. I want you to attack them after they engage me, okay?" She nodded and said. "Okay. Will you be okay?" He smiled and said. "That depends on you. Don't leave me hanging too long." He pointed his swords sideways, increasing his evasion by 20% before running at the four skeletons. Upon reaching the first skeleton and knocking its sword out of its bony hand, something unexpected occurred. The other eleven bone archers and warriors rose up and started to engage him as well. Due to how many their were, they were **** to group up to attack him. Two new exclamations flashed that he ignored for now.

Lena's eyes widened as a volley of arrows and many swords were turned against Angelo. Luckily, he was too fast for them, evading nearly every strike as they grew closer to him, but he could only move so fast, taking damage every 5th hit or so. 10 - 10% = 9, 9 x 6 = -27 Hp Lena rushed in and cast Divine Favor on one of the skeletons, increasing her damage by 25% while lowering theirs by 25% before casting Holy Radiance surrounding herself in holy light, dealing double its normal damage to these skeletons every 5 seconds while restoring 10 health to Angelo and herself. 20 + 40 = - 60 Mp, 15 + 25% = 18.75 damage, 18.75 x 2 = 38 (37.5) Holy damage, Restoring 10 Hp

Angelo's Hp: 526/542

Mp: 780/780

Lena's Hp: 150/150

Mp: 30/90

Bony Archers lvl 6 Hp: 34/72

Bony Archers lvl 7 Hp: 43/81

Warriors lvl 7 Hp: 61/99

Warriors lvl 8 Hp: 66/104

However, upon the 10th second Lena's damage had increased by 10% due to her passive, Divine Blessing, but after that tick, her Divine Favor wore off. 18.75 + 10% = 20.625, 20.625 x 2 = 41 (41.25) Holy damage, Restoring 10 Hp This killed off the six level 6 bony archers, earning Angelo 13 xp each. 12 + 10% = 13 (13.2) x 6 = 78 xp, Bony Finger x 2 Meanwhile, Lena's level had increased to 3. Another exclamation flashed that he ignored. Lena had done so much damage by this time, that the skeletons were turning to attack her, but not before hitting him again for another 27 damage like before. - 27 Hp

Angelo's Hp: 501/542

Mp: 780/780

Lena's Hp: 170/170

Mp: 110/110

Bony Archers lvl 7 Hp: 2/81

Warriors lvl 7 Hp: 20/99

Warriors lvl 8 Hp: 25/104

Lena took many hits, but before they could do enough damage to end her life, the next tick of Holy Radiance went off, destroying the rest of them. 15 + 10% = 17 (16.5), 17 x 2 = 34 Holy damage, (9 Minimum Overkill), Restoring 10 Hp, 13 + 10% = 14 (14.3), 14 x 15 = 210 xp, 15 + 10% = 17 (16.5), 17 x 9 = 153 xp, Bony Finger x 6 Lena's level had increased from 3 to 6, but she was visibly trembling from the experience. A new notification popped up.

Lena has gained a new ability!

Bestow Holy Might lvl 1 - 20 yd

Cost: 60 Mp

Bestows an ally with holy might. Adds holy damage to their melee strikes.

10 holy damage per strike. Lasts 30 seconds.

Special note: Cost is reduced by 50% if cast upon yourself.

Angelo was happy with the results of this training, but not with how much she was trembling. He began to wonder if this was too much for her. He reached out an arm to pull her body close to his. He kissed her forehead and hugged her gently before asking. "Are you all right, Lena?" Her eyes looked up to him as her body was quivering still, but this seemed to calm her down. She toggled off her Holy Radiance as her passive, Divine Blessing timed out. She slipped her arms around his waist to hug him in return as she said. "Y-yes, Angelo, but that was very intense. Will all real combat experiences be like this?"

Angelo's Hp: 513/542

Mp: 780/780

Lena's Hp: 214/214

Mp: 126/126

Angelo shook his head and said. "No, Lena. That was far more intense than I had expected as well. I'll be more cautious in the future." Lena nodded while burying her face against his chest. By this time her body had stopped quivering. He laid his head on top of hers and said. "You were very brave, Lena. You did a wonderful job." He couldn't see it, but she smiled brightly and nuzzled her cheek more against his chest while letting out a happy sigh. However, this moment was not meant to last.

As they hugged, a cold wind started to howl, causing the bones of the fallen skeletons to rattle as they were pulled together. Angelo looked up, feeling the chill in the air and said. "Lena, hold on tight. We need to move." He used Observe on the flowing pieces of bones as they formed into a large skeleton golem, picking her up into his arms to run away with her. She held onto him tightly as he ran with her.

Observe:

Class: Elite Skeleton, Lvl: 11, Height: 12', Weight: 113.75, Name: Skeleton Golem,

Age: 10, Body type: Normal, Nature: Hostile, Mood: Annoyed. Hp: 675/675, Mp: 322/322

Angelo had to admit that this amalgamation of bones was far more impressive in person than the ones he had seen on a monitor. It was massive and tall, sporting four arms, but what made it interesting was the large glowing dark purple core behind its rib cage. After setting Lena back down on her feet, he said. "This fight should be fairly easy. Just avoid any special attacks, Lena. I'll attack it from the front. Stay safe and attack wherever you see an opportunity to do so."

Lena nodded and got ready for combat. Angelo smiled when he noticed that her stance had dramatically improved since their arrival. He began running at the Skeleton Golem, but its attention was on Lena. Ignoring his obvious ****. He turned his blades downwards, increasing his damage by 20%. He used this opportunity to jump up, striking directly at the core hidden behind its rib cage with both swords, but bounced off, dealing zero damage. Upon hitting the ground, he took 20 damage. 22 - 10% = - 20 Hp

Angelo's Hp: 496/542

Mp: 780/780

Lena's Hp: 214/214

Mp: 126/126

Skeleton Golem's Hp: 675/675

Mp: 322/322

Lena held her ground as the hulking golem shambled her way. As it neared her, the golem lifted both of its right arms up, causing its bones to rattle as it cut through the air, purple energy was building up in its fists before it swung its fist back down to hit the ground. However, upon connecting with the ground, the energy exploded, devastating the ground and sending debris everywhere. Angelo turned over, doing his best to see what happened to Lena, but he could not see her.

Angelo looked down and thought. 'No, no, no, this can't be. There is no way that Lena could have been taken out with one hit, right?" It was at that moment that he heard, foot steps from above. Lena had jumped onto the golem's arms and was climbing up to strike at its head, causing him to smile. Her health bar had taken a heavy hit, but she would be okay. He got up and charged at the golem's legs, striking twice with both weapons, but sadly only did half of the amount of damage he had expected. 91.35 + 20% = 110 (109.62), 110 - 50% = 55, 55 x 2 = 110 damage, 86.1 + 20% = 103 (103.32), 103 - 50% = 52 (51.5), 52 x 2 = 104 damage

Angelo's Hp: 498/542

Mp: 780/780

Lena's Hp: 117/214

Mp: 126/126

Skeleton Golem's Hp: 461/675

Mp: 272/322

Angelo was about to strike again as the golem turned, knocking him back with its sheer size. 13 - 10% = - 12 (11.7) Hp He cast Faith's Renewal on Lena, causing 80 health to return over 4 seconds. - 30 Mp, 20 Hp Lena had made it to the golem's head and cast Bestow Holy Might upon herself then cast Divine Favor on the golem, reducing its damage by 25% while increasing her own by 25% before casting Hand of Justice, a mere second before she struck with her fist, dealing 200% additional damage, but the golem was immune to Hand of Justice's stun effect. 60 - 50% = - 30 Mp, - 20 Mp, - 15 Mp, 20 + 25% = 25, 25 + 200% = 75, 10 + 25% = 13 (12.5) damage

Angelo's Hp: 487/542

Mp: 750/780

Lena's Hp: 128/214

Mp: 61/126

Skeleton Golem's Hp: 373/675

Mp: 272/322

The golem, turned as quickly as it could, throwing Lena off of its shoulder and back onto the ground, cancelling out the second tick of Faith's Renewal upon her. 20 healing - 20 damage = 0 Angelo was starting to get up as the golem lifted up its four arms, channeling purple energy throughout its form, restoring its health back to full. He ran at the golem again, striking this time at its spine with both blades, still pointed downwards. Sadly, the damage it took was still reduced by half. 91.35 + 20% = 110 (109.62), 110 - 50% = 55 damage, 86.1 + 20% = 103 (103.32), 103 - 50% = 52 (51.5) damage By this time the last two ticks of Faith's Renewal had gone off on Lena. 20 x 2 = 40 Healing

Angelo's Hp: 487/542

Mp: 756/780

Lena's Hp: 169/214

Mp: 62/126

Skeleton Golem's Hp: 568/675

Mp: 170/322

Angelo continued to slash and hack several more times, but after its health got low again, it shot back up to full. Luckily it was too slow to really be a threat to them at the moment. Angelo Began to wonder if this golem had run out of tricks. However, if this was just like normal difficulty within a video game, it had to have something else up its sleeve. So, was the golem out of tricks? Or did it still have a way to fight back?

Angelo's Hp: 490/542

Mp: 760/780

Lena's Hp: 170/214

Mp: 63/126

Skeleton Golem's Hp: 675/675

Mp: 68/322

Name: Angelo Gallo

Title: The Gamer Pussy Pleaser

Lvl: 19 XP 2,487/3,800

Hp: 490/542

Hp regen: 20.953 per min

Mp: 760/780

Mp regen: 33.948 per min

Money: $50,538.45

Dick size: 9 inches

Inventory slots 7/28 (Bony Finger x 8, Taming the Whirlwind, Cock Ring of Infertility, 5 Large Rat pelts, Hearthstone, and Fantom)

Unspent skill points: 0

Str: 45 + (25) + (7) End: 37 + (0) + (3)

Int: 50 + (20) + (14) Wis: 51 + (10) + (3)

Agi: 31 + (30) + (6.1) Cha: 41 + (10) + (0)

Lib: 43 + (0) + (0)

Equipment Slots:

Ring 1: Jasper's Loop Of Restoration

Ring 2: Cindy's Promise

Gloves: Fikle's Gloves

Weapon: Angelo's Scimitar

Off-hand: Short Sword of Might

Torso: Wolf Laced T-shirt

Belt: Natalie's Belt

Legs: Angelo's Slacks (Boxers)

Feet: Bandit's Boots (Socks)

Neck: Jasmine's Embrace

Face: Natalie's Mask

Head: