Chapter 80: Contemplation #80

'I'm probably going to feel like an asshole for a while if this works...' I mused as I lay on my bed, my hands cushioning my head as I stared at the bunker's ceiling in a daze.

I immediately went to work once I returned home from the cemetery. I already had the evidence to clear detective Deborah's name, convict her corrupt captain and his associates, and put them away for a long time.

However, now that I've had the time to think about my rash decision, I couldn't help but feel some guilt. I was basically trying to toy with people's lives, and for what? Sheer pettiness? Satiating my curiosity? To see if I could forcefully change the narrative?

The idea behind my so-called science experiment was simple. I had no doubt that detective Deborah Tiegel was Thomas The Hitman Monaghan's love interest.

They were two people on extreme opposites of the law, similar yet different. One was an honest detective in an otherwise corrupt city, the other a violent killer for hire who only kills bad people.

The only obstacle to their relationship disappeared when Deborah was fired, and now nothing should be able to hinder their developing romance. Or that's how the narrative was supposed to go down.

But what would happen if I gave Deborah her job back? Would it destroy her relationship with Monaghan? Would she quit being a cop to be with him? Would he do the same for her? How will the narrative change? Can I even change it?

I had so many questions that could only be answered if I went through with my plan, even if it would leave a bad taste in my mouth. I needed to be sure I could change the world, that my actions had consequences and meaning.

Otherwise, what was the point of living?

I needed to do this, and if the hitman and the detective needed to suffer for it... then so be it.

'On second thoughts... I'm already feeling like an asshole...' I sighed as I turned to my side and closed my eyes, trying to sleep to get my mind off my guilt, but there was no such luck.

'Might as well check the notifications if I can't get any sleep...' Letting out another sigh, I sat on the edge of my bed, brought up the system interface, and turned to the notifications tab.

[+1 level the Brawling skill]

[Brawling (level 45)]

[+3 levels to the Acrobatics skill]

[Acrobatics (level 27)]

[+1 level to the Mechanic class]

[+3 stat points]

[Due to reaching a milestone in your Acrobatics skill, you have unlocked the perk: Enhanced Agility]

[Enhanced Agility: with this ability, you can go from one motion to another effortlessly, effectively dodge attacks, swing from things easily, sprint, do back-flips, leap across rooftops, and numerous other gymnastic, athletic and martial implements with little to no effort]

'Hm... I wasn't really having trouble in the adjustment department when it came to my Acrobatics... but it would probably enhance it still...' I mused with a nod, intent on testing the perk's effect later.

[+3 levels to the computers skill]

[Computers (level 36)]

[+4 levels to the Gun Mastery skill]

[Gun Master (level 24)]

[+5 levels to the Mechanics skill]

[Mehcanics (level 15)]

[+6 levels to the Mechanic class]

[Mechanic (level MAX)]

[+15 stat points]

[Stat points: 44]

[You have reached the maximum level for your current clash. Would you like to choose the next one now?]

'Already...?' I mused, raising an eyebrow. I didn't expect to max out the Mechanic class so quickly as I was used to how things were before I unlocked so many skills and could ground more than one simultaneously.

I suppose it made sense, though. I was grinding my Acrobatics, Brawling, and Guns skills whenever I was fighting, only to come back and start working on my Mechanics skill in the hideout while working on my personal computer power to level up Computers.

'With this, my archetype should have leveled up again... I wonder what power I'll get this time...' I quickly moved on to the next set of notifications, hoping whatever power I got would be as convenient as the one I got last time.

Machine Control was an incredible power. It basically allowed me to mass produce whatever I wanted as long as I had the required materials in my inventory, so maybe my expectations are a bit high, but a man can hope, you know?

[+1 level to the archetype: Mad Scientist]

[The Mad Scientist (level 4)]

[You have gained the power: Machine Morphing]

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[Machine Morphing: the user of this power can morph, change, and, or shape-shift any machinery or themselves (depending on if they are machines themselves). The change in mechanical structure can also give new enhancements or powers to the target]

'Holy shit... I had my hopes up, but this new perk might even be beyond that...' I mused, my eyes widening as I quickly read the new power's description.

The description was vague, without mentioning the power's limits. But if it's what I think it is, it will give me a considerable boost in strength, especially in a controlled environment.

I'll have to test it later, but first...

'Let's see what we have there...' I shrugged as I began browsing the list of available classes and was not surprised to see it didn't change with no new options.

[Available archetype specific classes: (Surgeon) (Chemist) (Biologist)]

[Available basic classes: (Duelist) (Artist) (Scholar) (Linguist)]

'What to choose...' I pondered my options as I carefully looked through my character screen for reference to see what I was missing and what class would help me the most right now.

'I barely have the time to work on my Mechanic class as it is...' I mused, already dismissing the idea of choosing another archetype class since my Mechanics and Computers skills were already lagging behind everything else.

The current mad scientist archetypes required laboratories with advanced equipment to use them to their full potential, which I didn't have the time or the funds to set up currently.

'I need to grind my Mechanics skill to a high level so I'd be able to build whatever I need myself...' I nodded, intent on devoting more time to work on my Mechanics skill as I turned to the available basic classes.

Duelist and Artist were the most appealing to me, the first because I got a sword in my inventory and recently discovered the fun of cutting shit and dicing it to many pieces, thanks to my brief encounter with the Mawzir.

The discovery that I could imbue energy into weapons only made the duelist class more appealing.

The Artist Class, on the other hand, I only wanted it because everything I created turned out ugly as shit, especially the sentry box and the motion sensors I've been working on recently.

Not only did my creations look ugly, but they also stood out like a sore thumb, rendering any possibility to merge with the environment and stay hidden void.

That meant not only will they attract attention, but anyone who lays eyes on them (and they will because of how ugly they are) will immediately be wary, denying any surprise element or planned ambushes.

'Guess I'll have to let my eyes suffer a bit more...' I sighed, intending to give my possibly non-existent talent in art another chance to emerge without the system's aid.

'I'll go with the Artist class next if my mechanics skill is still lagging behind by the time I max out Duelist...' With that, I made up my mind and picked the Duelist class.

[You have gained a new class: Duelist]

...

[Duelist (Max Level 10)]

[The class comes with three stat points, plus three stat points for every level and the Medieval Weapons Mastery skill]

...

[Medieval Weapons Mastery: When a fist is not enough, it's time to bring out some old-fashioned sharp metal whatsits and start a-hacking and a-slashing. This skill is used for all archaic weapons, from swords and quarterstaffs to crossbows and throwing axes]

...

[Due to your prior experience, you have gained ten levels in the Medieval Weapons Mastery]

[Medieval Weapons Mastery (level 11)]

[+5 levels to the Duelist class]

[Duelist (level 6)]

[+15 stat points] 

'Huh... well, that's unexpected...' I tilted my, scratching my head in confusion at how many levels I got for the new class, but it didn't take me long to realize why that happened.

'Must be the steel wire...' I concluded, nodding my head. I've used the steel wire as a melee weapon in almost every fight I've had so far, so it makes sense.

'No use looking a gift horse in the mouth...' I shrugged as I turned to my available stat points and current attributes. 'Might as well...' I thought as I invested 40 points into my Spirit attribute, raising it to 140, and two points into my Body attribute to even it out.

My mind was lagging a bit behind, but I'll leave it there for now. My OCD demands it!

 

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