The Dungeon Master's
Chapter 93 - International Competition Preparation
Time had passed since the border fortress was completed.
How long? Maybe a few months have passed. My perception of time is starting to break down because it constantly compares the time in this world to the real world.
Day after day the Salvation Warriors and Goblins go on a Barbarian hunt.
Everything went very well. Each hunted barbarian dropped several bronze coins, hard meat and also occasional items. Really Drops are quite tempting considering their number is very much.
Even so, the Salvation Warriors were reluctant to eat the meat. They are human after all. Eating the flesh dropped from monsters that had a form similar to humans might be quite heavy for them.
But not so for the Goblins….
“Sir! This meat is delicious!”
After being satisfied to see today's hunt a great success, I decided to Log Out. I've been playing for over ten hours today. At least I need to rest.
After all, based on observations from Neo, the barbarian invasion was still quite long. At least if the attack collides with the schedule of the International Competition I'm running, Oliver and Lucien are here.
Speaking of Lucien….
I dared myself to peek at her status. However, this status made Neo faint instantly upon seeing it.
[Lucien, Vampire Earl]
[Baby: Vampire]
[Rary : Epic]
[Level: 194]
Health Point: 129,650
Mana Point 51287
Stamina Point: 30,338
Attack Power 7285
Magic Power 20489
Defense: 2,843
[Status]
STR :4334
AGI 5122
INT: 2955
VIT :2758
STA: 2167
DEX: 1576
[Growth Point]
STR :22
AGI 26
INT: 15
VIT 14
STA :11
DEX 8
He's still wearing makeshift gear. It was a black set of noble clothes in European style during the Tudor period.
Lucien hasn't even used any weapons. Even so, he had a terrifying strength.
Why haven't I given Lucien the full kit yet?
That was because the line of work owned by Tasmith was still very much. Includes additional accessory sets for Elin, Rina, Oliver, Liz as well as herself.
Of course Tasmith would also have to work on Dungeon orders to sell in the territory of the Kingdom of Salvation.
I also plan to give a gift to Lucien.
Maybe I will try out Lucien's [Ascension] Skill regarding Rarity upgrade. But I will think about it after the competition is over because I have to sacrifice 200 of my levels.
Besides of….
About 80,000 trained Goblins and 12,000 Salvation Army soldiers stand guard here. Including many Salvation officials who have great power. Of course in terms of level and skill.
With such a strong defensive wall, I believe they will be able to withstand the invading Barbarian army. Therefore, I don't need to worry.
“Lucien. I'll give up everything that's going on here. You're free to hunt as long as I'm not here. Maybe for you around..”.
“About three and a half days. Take it easy, Mr Eric! I'm used to it. May darkness always be with you!” Lucien replied cutting my words while flying away.
I still don't understand the darkness Lucien always blurted out.
...[.Prepare to Log Out]...
...[.Prepare to move consciousness]...
After the system notification appeared, my consciousness had returned to the real world. It was inside the VR capsule I was using.
The first thing I did after I got out of the capsule was check my phone. How not, the event organizer said it would tell me my day to compete. But it's been almost a month and I haven't received it yet!
“Eh? Already exist?”
[Announcement about your match schedule has been determined. The match schedule for PVP initial allowance is May 14 to May 21, 2073. Solo Boss Raid is scheduled for May 18, 2073. The match schedule for the Running Competition is May 22, 2073. For more information please visit the official Re:Life Official page.]
[Note: Players are expected to be present no later than 3 days before the match schedule. All accommodation costs will be covered by Re:Life Official. Players only need to show their identity and proof of registration of the Competition.]
“A-finally!!! It's finally decided! After almost a month of waiting!” I cried out with excitement after reading this message.
How not. I'm starting to think that I've been file-blocked or something. But the truth is I've been accepted!
While I was still late in my happiness, suddenly my phone rang.
[Elina calling.].
I immediately picked it up.
It seems that Elin has also been accepted and obtained his match schedule at this International Competition. For the branch he followed were PVP, Solo Boss Raid, Running Competition and also Missing Person Search Quest.
Elin also invited me to leave together from Yogyakarta. He has booked a plane ticket for departure here tomorrow. Exactly on May 2, 2073.
At first I refused to leave together because it would trouble her. But Elin gave me a logical reason.
“So you've been on a plane before, Erik? Are you sure you can take care of all your needs alone? Will you be able to speak English in Japan? Just chill! I have booked 2 tickets for departure from Yogyakarta!”
Well, I finally accepted his offer.
...***...
May 5, 2073.
“You two, be careful out there. Be kind in a foreign country. Take good care of yourself yes.” My mother said worriedly while constantly asking me about the completeness of my luggage.
Flight tickets to Tokyo, Japan have long been booked by Elin. While the inn there has also been taken care of by Elin. He had booked two rooms in a luxury hotel. Even the overnight rental price reached 16 million Rupiah!
Of course, all costs will be borne by the developer Re:Life. So why are we holding ourselves back?
Although it was required to pay, it was also not a large sum anymore for me and Elin. At least, I want to enjoy my first experience abroad as best I can.
“Ten easy Mom. I'm fine.” Short reply.
“Dad's message is only one, Erik.” Said my father while whispering something in my ear.
“Gi-mad! There's no way I could do that to Elin, right?!”
Hearing her extremely unreasonable words, I immediately walked away with a shocked expression.
I never thought my father would say that to me. While Elin who was confused when she saw him started to ask me.
“Erik? What's up?”
“Ti-nothing! Se-now let's go!”
...***...
“Huwaaah! So this is Tokyo?!” Shouted Elin in excitement.
I who just came out of the airport can only gap to see the splendor of this city. The skyscrapers are everywhere. The billboards I still encounter in Yogyakarta have been replaced by drones that project holographic screens.
In the air there are many drones that fly here and there while carrying goods or projecting advertisements.
Not only that, the cleaning work has also been replaced by Humanoid-type robots. The robot is capable of performing complex tasks. You can even talk to humans.
Elin and I enjoyed the view of this futuristic city. A city that seems still a little far for some cities in Indonesia.
Although, the city of Jakarta is not too far behind when compared to Tokyo. Jakarta only lost in the field of robotics and AI. At least that's what Elin said.
Moments later, a taxi stopped in front of the two of us. Well, because it does not have a vehicle of course Elin decided to use the services of online taxis.
But we were both quite surprised when we started entering this car. Yeah, it's all because….
“Ke-why is there no driver?!” Shouting scared.
Elin was also quite horrified by this car. He imagined what if this automatic steering wheel would hit something. But the truth is far from that.
On the steering wheel, a hologram appears that resembles a human in three dimensions in blue. The hologram looks back into the back seat.
“Please choose your language.”
Elin and I remained silent for a while. Even so, this car had started walking to the destination that Elin had set when ordering it.
“I-Indonesian..” Said Elin with a slightly frightened face.
“Indonesian language has been selected. Welcome to Tokyo, Mr. Erik and Miss Elina. We will accompany you both until you arrive at Imperial Hotel Tokyo. The estimated travel time is 49 minutes and 34 seconds. Please ask us anything.”
The hologram began to speak in Indonesian. Not only that, he seemed to give a friendly smile to both of us. Isn't this hologram really cool?!
“Ka-you…. Actually what? A human? Robot?” Many confusion. I myself am not sure if this hologram is capable of understanding my question.
“We are an AI projected to be a hologram with a human form in this car. Even so, we are all connected to Mainframes and Servers at various locations of our company. It was able to improve our collective intelligence all.”
The hologram answered my question well. After that, the wall that separated between us all collapsed just like that. After all, haven't I interacted with AI in Re:Life? Why am I confused at this time.
In the end, our trip went very well. Elin even desperately wanted an AI to accompany herself at home. I don't know if it's achievable….
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