Chapter 12: Book 1 Chapter 12: Party Up! (Into The Dungeon, part 1)
In the server room. Venus and her team were currently discussing her x-ray potentially not being her own skill.
"What the hell are you guys talking about? It is my skill! Not only did I get it first, but it also makes more sense than me having my thinking skill. I am studying to be a nurse after all." Venus protested.
"Yes, but here's the thing. Your thinking skills and x-ray seem to be completely different skills altogether. We figured at least one of them has to be fake." Robert said, "We all have the power to share or borrow, but after talking with the dragon, it does seem weird you started off with two abilities in the beginning."
"Ya! That's when I had a thought yo! Maybe ya fake skill was the one you use the less yo!" Erica said.
"Think about it, Venus. Every time you use your thinking ability, it gets stronger, it has more variations of it. Everyone here has several variations of their natural abilities. We can use others, but only to a certain extent. Also, we can't use it the same way as the next person. When I first got here, I tried to use Joshua's powers directly. Instead of using it as he does, I saw code, though it was slightly a new way. After I used it, I was left with a terrible headache. Have you also seen someone else use an ability, then seen them receive a backlash?" Robert said.
"I think I have. Willow tried to use David's powers, she went pale like her body heat was taken from her." Venus said thoughtfully. "But what does that gotta do with my x-ray? I don't feel any pain from it. Yes, it's true I can't expand that ability, but isn't it still from me studying to be a nurse?"
"There are still a lot of things we don't understand with our abilities. We don't know for sure if you have accidentally borrowed it from someone else. All we are saying is it's a possibility that it's not yours." Robert said.
"You are studying to be a nurse, right? Maybe that is your 'true' skill, 'studying.' We have learned so far that skills come from what we live by. We do it on a daily basis. I don't pretend to know your life, but all you talk about is studying something. Every time we had a talk, you wanted to learn how to do this or that. Learning to be a boss, teaching others to do things, even studying the forbidden skills should tell you, you are a hyper analyzer that studies everything." Joshua said. "That's my take on it."
The nerd seemed comfortable talking with Venus unlike he did before.
"Yeah. It definitely explains how you are learning quicker than others. You are able to adapt, combo, and teach others." Robert nodded in agreement.
"How I don't know this? The analyzing skill didn't tell me any of this." Venus said.
"Maybe ya didn't want to know, yo. I don't understand all of this conversation, but I've seen enough of how ya act. Ya always neglect to tell people about your thinking ability. Maybe you use others' skills as a scapegoat, ya?" Erica said.
"Okay, fine. What do my skills have to do with the guy lurking around?" Venus asked.
"The youngest sister privately told us her clothes vanished when the guy climaxed. She didn't wanna tell her older sister because she knew she would freak out more." Joshua said.
"We had discovered that combining powers is easier than borrowing it. We think his invisible powers mixed in with your lifestyle created the x-ray." Robert said. "Try to borrow his invisible powers."
She didn't really want to believe her skill was taken, but she attempted to go with the flow.
It didn't happen right away, but her clothing started fading away. Her shirt was gone; or you could say, invisible.
"How is this possible? I didn't know at all!" Venus yelled.
She was convinced. Every time she used her x-ray she was viewing objects to look invisible. She always felt it didn't look like an actual x-ray in the first place. When you use an x-ray machine, you still see the outline of the object over the bones. Instead, when she uses her powers, the focused object is completely gone or invisible. Normal x-ray doesn't show flush, so that should've given her an idea it's not an x-ray.
"Ah… I feel dizzy." Venus sat down.
"Yeah… It was more or less the same for us too. We can only do one piece of clothing then we get dizzy. We call it power backlash. The difference between combining and borrowing is, when we combine, we give part of ourselves to someone else's skill to balance the backlash. When you combine your studying skill with the invisible skill, your skill is like a catalyst. Forcibly taking the skill without a catalyst causes a bigger backlash. Combining skills has some side effects but not as bad." Robert said.
"I can't believe this…" Venus was lost for words; she couldn't believe that the x-ray was fake! She was using a pervert's skill the whole time… "Joshua, when I used x-ray with the level-up, I didn't see the combo skill added."
"Oh, I know, what if I update everything with the level status? Also, make it to where everything automatically updates." Joshua nodded.
"It should tell ya the side effects of each use yo," Erica added.
"Sure, but it would only work if we know the side effects," Joshua replied. He fiddled with his settings. "There, have a look, Miss Venus."
Without hesitation, she gave it a try. She needed to know if her x-ray powers were fake or not. To some, it's not that important, for her- that would mean her thinking skill was her true skill… People would look at her funny again… She hated being the know-it-all in school…
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{Randolph & Venus} Combined Skills Learned:
[X-Ray]
See-through objects.
Side effects: Dizziness
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Venus's mouth gapes.
'No… That's wrong… Maybe the thinking skill is fake too!' She thought…
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{Study}
The ability to learn; names, skills, etc.
Side effects: Overthinking
{Analyze}
Take your mind into a place to think about your situation.
Side effects: Afterthought
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She didn't look at all her skills, she was getting upset that her side effects were her thinking too much…
"Well? Are ya thinking skills fake, yo?" Erica asked.
"It would seem not… or else it would've shown it as a combo. Although I am more confused about my side effects being overthinking…" Venus admitted.
"Overthinking? That's not bad at all, yo." Erica said.
"To you, it's not, but for me, that's a pretty big deal… Before you know it, people will ask you about things, want you to do things, and other people won't appreciate you!" Venus composed herself. "You know what? It's not important… Let's just let it go…"
"It sounds like you're speaking from experience… However, it's not a big deal to me as you said. Now, can I try your skill?" Robert voiced.
"Sure... but don't say I didn't warn you…" Venus said with reluctance.
She didn't just give it to Robert, she gave it to Joshua and Erica as well. Afterward, they all had a strange look on their faces. It looked as if they thought of something and were eager to get it out of their brains.
"Are you guys okay?" Venus asked.
"Yes, I was just thinking I need to change some codes! If I change this to that, all of this would improve! What the heck was I thinking before?! Why did I make this code like this?!" Joshua was rambling on as he was playing with his ability.
"I forgot to eat, yo! Maybe I should go check on my peeps. I'm even thinking of how to help my mother and sisters provide the food, yo!" Erica was walking in circles; thinking of ideas that were clouding her mind.
"Automated machines! With your thinking ability, my machines, and Joshua's codes, we can make automatic appliances! Motion detectors could help us with security cameras!" Robert yelled, he was on a roll with his thoughts.
"Let's see! If I put this here; not there! I can make a whole bunch of learning programs! The programs could help run their own programs! Yes, this could work!" Joshua yelled.
"Huh?! Aren't you guys overthinking?!" Venus asked.
"No! This stuff needs to be done! Seriously?! Why didn't I think of this stuff before!?" Joshua said as he was pounding his digital keyboard with fury. "This will make our life so much easier!"
'This isn't good! I knew my thinking skills would be a problem! They can't stop thinking about things!' Venus thought.
"Maybe I should take back my skill! I will make my skill forbidden! Only I can use it, no one else!" Venus yelled.
Her team stopped what they were doing, then they regarded Venus.
"Why?! Why do ya wanna be so selfish, yo?!" Erica protested. She held her head defensively like she could prevent Venus from taking it back.
Venus thought Erica's action was ridiculous…
'Do she really think she could stop me like that? It would seem my skill made them smarter, but they still behave stupidly…' Venus thought.
"Yes! This is amazing! Don't take our thoughts from us!" Robert said.
"Well… It's my ability and I am blocking you all." Venus rolled her eyes.
After locking her skill from them, they stopped what they were doing. They were still moving in general, but not as fast. Slowly, they felt their minds forget what they thought about when using her skills.
"Don't you want automatic machines, Miss Venus? These things can really help us!" Robert appealed to her.
"Can't you just do it without my skills?" Venus wondered.
"No, I can't. My ideas are a part of your learning skills. Joshua is a smart man, but he does not know how to make that type of code… We tried something similar with our games. The AI of our enemy characters isn't that good. Also, some of the things I thought with your skill aren't making sense anymore." Robert said.
"Okay, fine... I will allow only you three to use it for the moment... I still feel this is a bad idea. I will take my skill back if things go sideways." Venus said. They agreed to that, then she gave it back to them. "Anyway, I know the pervert's name, Randolph. I don't have the time to deal with him at the moment. If anything happens when I get back from the dungeon, please let me know."
"Will do!" Robert said.
"If that is all, then I will go," Venus said.
"What should we do about Randolph for now?" Joshua asked.
Venus got closer to them, gesturing to them for a group hug.
"The fact that the invisible guy has not revealed himself to us shows that he is not an ally. I want you to treat him as a spy. Don't openly say anything too important. Do you guys understand?" Venus whispered. They nodded. "Anything else you guys need to know?"
"So, about the dungeon, have you decided on a team yet?" Robert asked.
"Yes and no. Bernard definitely will be going. I have to include at least one member from the village, that is part of our deal. That just leaves one more slot. I have to think about it for a bit. In the meantime, you three will have to deal with David and the invisible pervert, alone." Venus said.
"Who is David, yo?" Erica asked.
"You see that guy with the cloak with the two sisters?" Venus pointed to a man in her office. "He is a rapist and has abused women. If you want more information about him, ask Joshua. I have everything he has done documented. He is also part of the Harem program. So if any girls are interested in him, tell them to read his testimony first."
"What the hell?! Why would you even allow him to join the program?" Robert asked.
"Not my problem anymore! If girls want him, then so be it. If they don't, who gives a fuck?! In a matter of fact, if he does mess up, it will give me all the more reason to put his ass in jail! I promised Bossman that I won't influence the outcome in any way, so I won't." Venus said. "Erica, I will leave it to you. Make a security team with your people. I can't get directly involved with David's actions, but I want you to take care of yourselves against him."
"Okay, I'll do that right now, yo!" Erica said.
Venus regarded her team. She told them everything they needed to know. As she stated before, they kept any sensitive information from the invisible spy. When the briefings were done, she made sure Luther, David, and the girls were safe. Afterwards, she moved forward with her dungeon plan. She called Bernard and Randall into a private room.
"Bernard, Randall. For the time being, I will hold off on hunting schedules until tomorrow. We have plenty of food for now anyway. Randall, you're free to get some rest." Venus said.
"Do you mind if I do guard duty? I need extra money, not only for myself, I have three girls in my harem, and I'm also taking care of Vernon, my old boss." Randall said.
"You got three women already? That's amazing!" Venus said with excitement.
Randall was pretty by the book on what Venus asked him to do. Unlike David, Randall has signed his paper without any fuss. His girls knew that he was once a criminal, and they knew what they were getting themselves into. Venus knew about him signing the papers, she told all the guys in her free time. Randall and Bernard had done their papers during Venus's tour with her harem helpers.
"I'm happy for you too, man, but why are you getting money for Vernon? Can't he get work himself?" Bernard asked.
Bernard grew up learning that a man should be taking care of women, not another man...
"He's not that type of person… It's fine, and I don't mind." Randall said. "I know it sounds strange, but he is still my boss. Hector, me, and Vernon look after each other. We are family, you see. Not by blood of course, but still family."
Bernard shrugged. "I get you, but one day he'll need to find his own way."
"I'ma have to respectfully ask you not to say that again. I want to be a changed man and I have killed people for saying less." Randall said with no hostility.
"I mean no offense. So I will let you do your thing." Bernard said.
"I appreciate your understanding." Randall smiled.
"Umm… Where exactly is Vernon right now? I haven't seen him at all today." Venus questioned.
"The last thing he told me was he's with a woman, and he doesn't want to be bothered. I have been respecting his wishes." Randall said. "Although, that was yesterday when we got here. I have no clue where he is now."
"I see… I too feel that it is bad he's relying on you like that. However, this is your decision, so I won't argue with you either..." Venus said. "Anyway, because there are no jobs as of now, you can do guard duty until I get back from the dungeon."
"Thank you, Miss Venus," Randall said with an accent.
"Oh yeah! We haven't talked about where your group is from. I know I've been busy, but I am free for now."
"We came from Earth and we live in the Big Apple State."
"Big Apple state? I never heard of that, but I heard of the Big Banana. I don't know if we are talking about the same city, but are you referring to Yorkie?"
"No, I'm talking about New York. It's where famous people love to go. If you ever want to go there, don't… the city is dangerous. A pretty thing like you shouldn't go alone, especially because of your skin…" Randall frowned.
"Strange, I have never heard of a state like that. Maybe we should go deeper into the details." Venus said.
Both Randall and Venus went into a full conversation on the differences between their worlds.
"Wow, I came from Earth as you did, but not from the same dimension! That's crazy!" Venus said with enthusiasm.
"It would seem so. Do we have anyone to ask for more information?" Bernard asked.
"I can always ask the dragon," Venus said. "But he is busy at the moment though."
"D-Dragon?" Randall said with a bit of fear. He dealt with a lot of things, but he felt that a dragon was way out of his league…
"Oh yes! He's a very beautiful and wonderful dragon! And he's well-mannered! I will show you when I get a chance. So no need to fear him." Venus did her best to reassure Randall after seeing his expression.
"I'll take your word for it, Miss." He responded. "Is there anything you need before I go?"
"I don't think so. We are still missing people to go with us. Is there a way for you to lend us a dog? If not then it's fine." Venus voiced.
"I don't mind you using them. However, I can't go very far from them. The further they are, the weaker they are. So you're better off summoning your own creature. I've been told that you have combining skills. I don't mind lending my power to you." Randall said.
"Really?! That's awesome!" Venus hugged him.
Randall nodded in return. She then taught him how to share.
Bernard also listened in. She taught them everything she knew about combining, sharing, and borrowing. She reluctantly told them about her personal dilemma with her borrowed x-ray skill.
"I had no idea I was borrowing that skill… So if you come across this problem, let me know. I don't want you two doing a dangerous skill without realizing it." Venus explained.
"I'm not sure if I am still in danger… but do you remember when I multiplied my dick? There were some side effects… I didn't tell you and Jenny because I didn't want you two to worry, but I had to go to our doctor to fix a problem…" Bernard frowned.
"What do you mean? You seemed fine when I saw you after that."
"The side effects weren't instant. It happened during hunting. I felt something strange…" Bernard's words trailed off when he regarded Randall. "I rather not talk about that in public... I'm just letting you know I understand the dangers of using borrowed skills. Like you, I didn't know it was not my skill."
Venus tilted her head. "As an aspiring nurse, health is extremely important to me. So we will definitely talk about this later… As a matter of fact, I think it's time we do checkups for everyone concerning sex, and the diseases involving it. We are in a new world and we have no idea what kind of virus we can give others, or they can give us."
Both men nodded.
"When it came to my profession, safe sex was very important," Bernard said.
"Because my family owns a brothel, such things do come up, so I agree…" Randall said.
"Really? In my timeline, that wasn't really a concern until our modern times. I guess that's another thing that is different between our dimensions." Venus said.
Randall shrugged. "I guess so. Anyway, I will take my leave. My women are waiting on me to eat. I will get back to work after feeding them."
Venus waved Randall goodbye as he walked away; leaving Bernard and Venus alone. She caressed Bernard's body.
"As much as I want to please you right now, we have to test the dungeon. I promise we will make love afterwards." Bernard said.
Venus smiled. "You know I love you right? I don't think I say it enough. To be honest, I feel like you're too good to be true."
"I'm not going anywhere, and I don't want to rush our relationship anyway. Jenny told me that you don't want only sex in our relationship. Due to us being busy, I can't promise we will have these moments to ourselves, but I would cherish the time with you."
"Stop it! You're making me want you now! But I agree, let's get to know each other more." She nodded.
Venus got on her tippy toes to kiss Bernard, he returned the love. He gently grabbed her ass and fondled her breasts a bit, but soon after, he set her down so they could talk. The main thing they talked about was what to do today.
She didn't want to get him angry about Jenny being possibly raped. She felt it would weigh him down and he'd lose focus on anything else. There was nothing to be done about that now anyway…
She instead told him about the dungeon dragon and everything that needed to be done. The only issue she had right now was finding a fourth member, aside from the villager.
"Okay, so, do you know how to summon a creature?" Bernard asked.
"No, I never even had a pet… My mother was allergic. When I moved out, my apartments didn't allow them either." Venus said.
"I see," he responded.
"I want to still try, though," Venus used the skill to see if anything turns up. She held her hand up as she dug deep into herself to find a connection; looking for anything that she could call her own. Maybe she can get a pet or something she's not connected to, she didn't know exactly how this works.
Minutes pass and still nothing… she felt she was doing this all wrong.
'Maybe I should stop blindly looking for a connection. Maybe I should feel something I know personally,' she thought.
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{Analyzing Options}
This is not my personal skill. The problem is, I'm trying to do it like him. If I don't want to cause a backlash, my best option is to utilize a combo. If I use my mind power together with the skill, it will likely work!
Think of a strong warrior. I have seen so many movies and things. Maybe something will come out. I just need to find something that's connected to me personally.
{Conclusion: Focus on possible Role Models or something of that nature, use the thinking skill along with it.}
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With her goal in mind, it didn't take long.
"I think I found something! It's calling to me to bring it out!" Venus was getting excited.
"Just be careful… We don't know how dangerous this is. It's not your skill, so it can be have a backlash…" Bernard said in concern.
Venus nodded, then summoned a buff man. He was a tall man with sandy brown hair, his eyes were green. He had a muscular face with a beard. For equipment, he had a bow in his hand, arrows on his back. He had a bunch of pouches on his waist. His outfit itself was military in brown colors.
The man towered over Venus.
"Who is he?" Bernard asked.
"I have never seen him in a day in my life…" Venus said.
"Queen? Is that you?" The man asked.
"Queen?! What the heck are you talking about?" She asked.
The man didn't have a name or else her skill would have told her by now.
"I am the commander in your army... Don't you remember me? We fought the two armies together." The man seemed saddened by her denial.
"HUH?! Wait a minute! Are you referring to the game I played?" She asked.
"Game?" Bernard and the man asked together.
"I played an RTS game with Robert and Joshua. I do remember a hunter who was following my orders. He was commanding my troops, are you that man?" Venus questioned.
"I don't know exactly what you're talking about when you say 'game'.... but I do know who King Joshua and King Robert are. They are the kings that we have defeated. We have captured their troops and kingdoms. The lands are forever yours, my Queen! Your people have been waiting on your return ever since." Her soldier voiced.
"What?!" Venus exclaimed.
"My Queen, your people need you! It has been months since the battle. Would you return to us now?" Her soldier asked.
"I technically have never physically been there so I don't think I can return," Venus said.
"Please don't say things like that, my Queen. I'm sure there's a way for you to return to us, can you at least try?" The man asked.
"The only way I can 'return' is to play the game again. Maybe I should talk to Joshua first, see if he can help us." Venus suggested.
"King Joshua is our enemy! Why would you ask him for anything?!" The man argued.
"Listen here, buddy! Joshua and Robert are both my friends! When we meet them, I don't want you to go off trying to kill them! Do you understand me?!" Venus snarled.
"Yes, my Queen!"
"Good! Unfortunately, we don't have time to talk with them now. I need to find members for the dungeon. Would you like to join us?"
"Of course! My Queen! Anything for you!"
"Excellent! All we need is one more now," Venus smiled.
The man regarded Bernard, he was assessing if he was friend or foe.
Venus noted her soldier's stare. "This man beside me is Bernard, he is my Alpha. You will show him respect, as you do me."
"Alpha? Not sure what that means, your grace. He's like our King?" The soldier wondered.
"I guess you can say that. He doesn't belong to our castle in the game, but you will still respect him as your king." She replied.
"That is unnecessary... I have never been the type who would want to rule over others." Bernard added.
"It's okay, sweetie. I don't know if I want to rule over them either, but they want someone they can depend on. I don't mind filling that void, but I need help… You implied that we are in this together, so I thought-..."
"You thought right… We will share this responsibility." Bernard did his best to ease her mind.
"You don't have to feed them or anything!" Venus did her best to reassure him that she doesn't expect him to do all the work.
They both were still trying to figure each other out, see what each other liked. He feared she would not trust him with simple tasks, she feared she's putting too much on him at once…
One may think that after you had sex it should be easier talking with that person. However, for some people, understanding another was the hardest of the two.
"Speaking of which, your people are hungry, my Queen. The food you gave us is getting low. Even the kingdoms we have raided are fading." The soldier said.
"You said It has been months for you? It has only been a day for my time… I guess game time runs much faster." Venus said.
"You constantly mention about a game. Can you please explain what that means?"
"Better yet, I should probably show you. I don't have time to go into a full detailed conversation, but maybe you will understand by looking at it." Venus didn't fully know how to explain it to him anyway. All she knew was she needed to be honest. "It's gonna be a lot to take in, but you are a game character…"
The man was confused.
"I will go look for our last member. He has to be from the village, right? You can receive information in the meantime. We will meet up at the dungeon in 20 minutes." Bernard said.
Venus smiled at Bernard.
"Thank you, sweetie. The dragon said he needs a couple of hours to get ready. That was a while ago, so try to find someone as soon as possible." Venus added.
"I'm on it!" Bernard reinsured her.
Venus was used to doing everything by herself, it was nice to know that her partner had her back.
When Bernard went out the door, Venus regarded her soldier.
"What is your name?" Venus asked.
"You have never named me," her soldier said.
"Well... Honestly, I'm not good with names… but… I could name you Mikey, it's my brother's friend's name. You remind me of Mikey. He takes every situation seriously, he doesn't have any chill."
"Mikey? I don't mind. If that is what my Queen wishes then that is what my name would be." Mikey said.
"Alright, I'm going to show you your game. Please don't freak out when you see it..."
"I promise not to, 'freak-out,' if you are referring to what I think you are saying." Mikey pouted a bit.
All of this was new to him. He was trying to figure out what was happening right now.
When they made it to the server room, Joshua was still working fast like how she left him. Robert and Erica were missing, Venus figured they were having sex. Robert seemed upset he didn't get the opportunity to use his newly found size. They probably fucked soon as Venus left.
"Miss Venus? I thought you were getting ready for the dungeon." Joshua voiced.
"I am, but there is a problem I'm trying to figure out." She replied.
"What is it, Miss Venus?"
"This man's name is Mikey, does he look familiar to you?" Venus gestured to a guy near her.
Joshua stared at him but had no idea who this guy was.
"He looks like a soldier from a game we made, other than that, no," Joshua said.
"Yes, that is exactly where he's from! Where is the game you made for me to play with you two?" Venus asked.
"In the back room. It's still playing where you left it. So... you took him from the game?" Joshua asked.
"I thought the game had ended." She asked.
"It did, at least for us. When we looked at your computer screen, we noticed you did not log off. Robert thought you were rubbing it in, by leaving it on like that. I told him to keep it running. Because of the whole AI thing, I thought it would be cruel to end their lives…"
"What would happen if you cut it off? Will I lose him?"
"Without using the powers for testing, I have no idea," Joshua said.
"We have way too many things to make this a top priority right now. Just leave my computer on, I will figure it out when I get back." Venus sighed.
"How did you bring him here?" Joshua wondered.
"I used Randall's power to summon him."
"I see… Before you get back I probably will be doing some tests on my own time," Joshua said.
Venus looked at him and he was getting nervous.
"Oh, I see! You want to learn how to bring your AI girls here, right? Well, let me know what you figure out!"
"It-it's not like that! I am not going to do anything weird!"
"Sure, sure, you should know by now I don't care. Whatever you do in your free time is completely up to you. Just as long as you don't break the law." Venus smiled. She knew he would never break the law though.
She walked to the room while Joshua was blushing. Of course, Mikey followed her. When she looked at her screen, it was still on the victory screen. The people in the background were doing their own thing.
'The only button to press is to go back to the main title. If I do that, there is a chance they will be all lost…' Venus thought.
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{Analyzing Situation}
Because I am pressed for time and I don't want to keep everyone waiting. I need to do all of this on the go, without worrying about ever losing the people on the screen.
I could do what Joshua did, put them on my personal device. I have played plenty of games where I feed and take care of people on my phone. I would just do that.
{Conclusion: Use Joshua and Robert's skills to make a portable device for my people.}
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While still on the victory screen, she ripped them from the game using her team's powers.
{Combo skill: Venus, Robert, Joshua, Erica.
Using Robert's ingenuity over the machine, Joshua codes over the world, you can feed, shelter, and take care of your kingdom. You can make settings changes for better preference.
Erica's skill blocks any virus or person who would threaten your world. With her protection, the world is forever yours!
Skill Made: Venus world.}
"Nice! This should work!" Venus yelled.
She regarded Mikey. He was patiently waiting for her to explain what was happening. She showed him the kingdom, he understood what he was looking at, but not sure how this is possible.
"This is a game that Joshua and Robert have made. I forgot what it was called, but it doesn't matter. This portable variation is my game now. I want you to help me take care of the people within this world. I'm going to give you a device you can wear on your wrist. You can take care of your soldiers as their commander." Venus explained. "Do you understand any of this?"
"Not really… but if this is to take care of our people, I will do it," Mikey said.
"Do you not understand the game aspect?"
"You told me you don't have the time to explain it clearly, so I will wait until you do."
"Thank you! When we're done with this dungeon, I will not only explain it to you but everyone in my kingdom." Venus said.
Mikey nodded. After supplying her people through her device, both of them went outside to approach the dungeon's door.
Apparently, Bernard already found the last man to join. He was one of the guys that she saw when she announced her Harem Program.
"What is your name?" Venus asked the villager.
"Jo," Jo simply said. He didn't seem like a talker. He was a straight-to-business type.
"Did Bernard explain what was expected of you?" She asked.
"Yes, he did. I fully understand I won't die in this adventure. I also understand that the Elder wants us to get rid of the door, so I volunteered." He responded.
Venus regarded Bernard, Mikey, and Jo, she thought, 'join the party.'
They were confused when they saw the request, but they joined.
She saw several pop-ups afterwards. There was her name, health, and magic meter in front of her. The menu did not obscure her vision, but she could look through the hub when she needed to. On her stats, her party's conditions were under hers.
She didn't see the hub status before when she did the party.
'These features were added by the Dragon.' Venus thought.
"Ahhh! What the hell is that?!" Jo yelled to the ceiling.
Mikey aimed his bow at a giant snake dragon!
"It's okay! It's the dungeon dragon! Calm down!" Bernard said.
"Welcome Adventurers! I am proud to state my dungeon is in working order! I've been having so much fun with the game settings! I played it several times myself! I can't wait for you to try it!" Demaree yelled. He seemed so excited.
"Lord Demaree! We don't have any equipment and weapons yet! Are you able to provide for us?!" Venus asked.
"Of course, dear Venus! I am willing to give you all starter packs for your endeavor! Go over there to that wall, the panel on it is where you can pick your class. Once you have selected a class, you will be forever locked to it. The skills will reflect on your personal skills with some added benefits. Combos and borrowing skills are included depending if you are efficient in the skill." Demaree announced.
"Thank you, Lord Demaree!" Venus smiled, then she and her party proceeded as he instructed.
Venus went first. She viewed the panel's screen. There was a digital miniature of herself on the panel. The only options she can choose with her class were Defender, DPS, and Support.
Venus had no idea what class she would be good at. She usually played as a Healer, but she wasn't good at it… people often died. She ultimately picked the support class anyway, the other two types were even harder for her.
The next person to choose was Mikey.
"Pick DPS, Mikey. I don't think that you are a tank and I don't see you using healing magic. So pick DPS." Venus said.
Not knowing any better, he trusted his monarch. He chose what she asked. Bernard picked the tank, Jo picked DPS.
"Good! Here are your starting gifts! These are level 1 pieces of equipment. However, worry not, this is a test, it won't be too hard. The highest monster is the level 5 boss. I'm sure if you four work together, you will succeed. As mentioned before, I will give you a new gift regardless of whether you succeed or not." Demaree hissed as the door opened up to them.
Venus was getting nervous. The men who were with her weren't sure what to expect either. They were all ready as much as they could be.
The four stood in front of the dungeon's opened gate. There was a white light illuminating from inside.
Bernard took Venus's hand as he stepped closer to the door with her.
All four members walked into the dungeon with all of their mindsets prepared to go in; the light inside the gate enveloped them inside.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
Ghostblood
Ghostblood I don't know if anyone heard about Scott Cawthon. He owns FNAF, or he did. There's a bunch of rumors revolving around him. Without going into detail. Basically, people don't like him. They think he hates gay people based on who he supports. I'm bringing this up because I really hate how people assume things that may or may not be true. Scott is upset because people didn't give him the benefit of a doubt. There's a huge chance he would no longer be part of Five Nights at Freddy's anymore because of this. I won't go too much into it with my ideas because I've been saying it with my other notes. You shouldn't put labels on people based on hearsay and rumors.
George RR Martin made Game of Thrones, that doesn't mean he's a bad person because of what happened in his book. There is one YouTuber who said another YouTuber is the devil based on him wearing red clothing... I don't know if people are trying to be funny when they make these accusations. To me, it doesn't make a lot of sense to base your opinion upon nothing. So if you're going to say Scott hates gay people, you going to need more proof than who he supports.
In the chapter itself, I am pretty much done building up things. I worked hard on the main problems. I'm ready for real fights now. I wrote it this way because I don't want to explain abilities during a fight. Bernard will start to play a bigger role in Venus's life along with Jenny. I can't wait to mold the harem.
I love you all in my own way! I hope you all keep safe out there! Thanks for reading!
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