Chapter 12: Chaoter 5 : Peace, For A Little While (Pt.1/3)

. . . Fiona's Point of View. . .

*birds chirping*

Awakened by the voices coming from outside the house, i stretch my eyes wide open after having the time of my life these last couple of days. (Hmm? Is it morning already? Don't feel like getting up. Just, slee-)

At one point, i sub-conciously grab my head since it aches, possibly from the stressing trauma back then. (Ugh, i need a refresher)

Rolling to the side, i drop down from the bed 'Effectively', and stand up to see the bed besides me is devoid of any presence, as always. (Hmm? I guess Garv woke up first to continue the inspection ahead of me, not like today's any different for him to go up first. Is he doing all this for me or for little Arl?)

Unlocking the windows, rays coming from the sun makes me squints, and then i see the change in the sceneries color with goes from what was normally green, to a wide array of golden colors. (I don't mind with the latter but, i can see that sometimes his eyes have bags under them.

Well, not like i can talk for being more healthy than him)

Making both bed, my body heats up a little from the movements i'm doing.

Feels like forever has passed since then, and the inspection on the 'Old' tablet that Arl brought is still ongoing.

But, it was slowed down because again, an 'Experiment' of sort where strangers may talk and discuss with others, for what reason they may could be. (If i were to recall, it's name is Syrchat, and it has been going well for two weeks.

Wonder where we left off after we talk of the 'Syrchat' thing just yesterday). Having done with it, i walk to the exit.

Exiting the room, i feel the need to sniff myself. (Blegh, i'll go have myself a bath first, else someone might recoil and screams 'Whoop-dee-doo~' )

*door closes*

. . .

Rubbing my long, messy hair with the towel i'm bringing, i plan to grab that very refreshment i've been wanting in the dining room. (Don't want to mess up Garv's mood with my smell. The though of that alone puts me ice cold)

The door for my Husband's room is opened the whole way, and then we meet each others' gaze. "Ah, i see you've refreshed yourself, Hun'! Won't you sit down and hear me out?". Garvin with his morning clothes of white sleeveless shirt and brown pants, sipping his tea mug while having both his and Arlan's tablet on his desk.

Seeing a water inside his bottle near him, i enter the room. "Just a second"

By our debate's end on what to do with it, we ended up agreeing to have Arlan as it's owner, seeing that it's been inactive for more than a decade.

Inspecting for any possibility that it might danger us like a tracker from an opposing faction of a certain country, he takes a pause after lumping his back at his chair. " *Heavily Sighs* I'm still worried by this, even after all that days gone by. What do you think, Fiona?"

I halt from taking the bottle, contemplating for an answer. "I don't wear it behind my back, Dear, so you should too if you don't want to prolong this thing we've been doing. So, how's it going?"

"Hmm, after all that time and effort we went through, i can say it's not that different from the one we both have.

Despite being a relic that could be more than 3 decades, the design didn't change much and it is also update-able"

I take a seat besides him with the bottle popped open. "Hmm, So all that's left is to contact Raisya and Carmine for their saying on this matter?". I sit on his left, and chugs down it's insides.

"Ah, those two said that it's okay to hand this over, but they said that their Daughter also had her work done on this matter, so may i suggest we finally bring Arlan to Shaarik for once?"

Hearing him out, i almost choked myself from the drinking. (*gulp* Ri~ght, it's about 'Time'.

I'm afraid that the 'Time' Arlan goes to the city while not imbued with any magical power will attract some unnecessary attention.

But, he finally found his 1st Friend after all this time in isolation of other kids his age.

Maybe we could have Raisya go here with his kid Rexar to escort Arl to their house? That'll make him more laxed, maybe)

I breathe out with a heavy though dropped down, i put down the bottle on the table and the chair. " I guess it's finally 'Time'. Alright, i'll go inform Arl. Don't overwork yourself, Deary~". I close in on his face, begging him for my morning kiss on the cheek.

" *giggles* No Promises, Hun' *kisses* ". Having him doing the kisses, i feel refreshed even more after bath.

And so i head out of the room to greet Arlan on the tablet's ongoing status.

*door closes*

I lump myself on the door from hearing the news just now. ( ... It's finally 'Time', huh?

Well, then, time to call Elena and make breakfast)

As i walk on the empty hall, i see Elena who is already on her maid attire, peeking through the keyhole of Arlan's room. (Hmm? What's she doing first thing in the morning, already dressed rather dazzlingly? Seems suspicious. Guess i'll 'Greet' her appropriately)

As i mask my footsteps cautiously, i see her snickering with her hands covering it. (What is she laughing all on about?)

Standing behind her, my shadow mountains her out and she still isn't noticing this, and so i poke her on the nape.

" *Muffled Squeaks!* " She reacted just in time to cover her own mouth.

(Serves you right for trying to prey on our kid, Hmmph). I stand my head up high.

When i think of how righteous i am, she turns over and look at me annoyed. (Eh? Is that supposed to be something you serve to your employer?)

Pouting, she frowns as she caresses her nape. " (low-voice) Mo~o, Miss Fiona! I almost let out a voice just now, you know?

I can't let Young Master Arlan know i'm here". She continue to do what she does, even with me in front of her.

(Wha-?! Did she just?). My face twitch with how she just ignores me like it's no business to her employer.

But knowing that she helps with the house's chores fruitfully, my curiosity scratches my head and i crouch at the same level next to her. " (low-voice) What are you doing?

Why aren't you in the room with him like always?

And why're we whispering because of him?"

"He said that he can go take a bath and change clothes by himself just a night ago and most of all, he said he doesn't need me!

Does he hate me? Is he in his rebellious phase?". She whimpers like a dog being left behind at home from her master.

(Well, he might be suffocating from the constant pampering she always gives, i don't blame him.

And i can see why he starts to prohibit her from the little things first. Good Thinking, My Son!

Now, i'll just have to patch up the hole in her heart for our house harmony's sake)

"Ah, i see i see.

Maybe what he's trying to say is that he wants to be more independent and doesn't burden you much?". I made my hypothesis on her occurrence.

Her eyes shines a little, refilled with a sliver of hope. "... Really? "

I cover my mouth, hiding my devious smile. (Always the easy one, her bunch)

I stiffen my face, and clears my throat. " (low-voice) Ahem! You can ask him that yourself, can you?

By the way, can i have a look?". I give in to my curiosity as what is she seeing currently.

"Oh! Right right right". Stepping away from peaking the keyhole, i switch to her position.

I look at her, giving away a smile. "Don't mind me~"

I squints with my right eye, focusing at only one point : Arlan.

He flails his writing tools around in the air, like he's trying to put hand tools in a bag or sheathing a sword.

Even though this activity of his is normal, the fact that i seldomly see our kid do childish thing since the aura enveloped around him is cold and distant at times, makes me conscious of his irregular upbringing day by day.

He never cried, never pleads for new toy every day, read books efficiently at his age, is eager to listen Elena's teaching, and yet he still knows how to act properly when the times needs it.

And it doesn't help that we all knows why he is the way he is, White-haired and White-eyes.

All i can take from this is to record this memory, although i coil around like bungee spring from this. (So adorable~. I can't watch this any longer). I cover my mouth, not giving way for a squeak of his puppy-like demeanor.

"Cute, isn't it Miss Fiona?". Deviously, she snickered.

The both of us gives in to our temptation, and laughs like the devil's minion. "Yep, cute... I guess i'll stay a little longer". I close in on the hole once more.

Interrupted by her hands, soliciting me from going at it again. "Eh~? I want to have another peak too, Miss Fiona! Oh i know! How about we -"

*door opens*

There stands Arlan, wearing clothes with Garv's exact same colours, white and black.

And there's us on the ground, exposing our illicit act. (Uhh... How do i even explain this?)

Frowning with a disgusted look, he cringes from seeing us in such a messy view. "... *sighs* (grimly) I heard everything you two said from the start, and let me just tell you this : This is just repugnant, you two.

. . . "

. . . Meanwhile a few hours ago. . .

*Birds chirping*

Hearing the noises, i rise up and look at the bedside which Elena used to sleep. (Mmm? *yawns*... It's kind of lonely now...)

I stretch my back, hands and head, before going off the bed and make bed.

I see the opposite in which is firm, tidy and clean, and the fact we might not fit when a decade pass.(Maybe i shouldn't have been that rude with Elena yesterday night...)

I open the windows with eyes closed, keeping myself covered from the beaming light. (That's it. Time to rub off this sleepiness with a breeze, refreshing bath)

And so i head out off the room, still feeling drowsy but i persevered and forces myself to be more independent.

*door closes*

. . .

As i turn the shower's handle downside, water sprinkles from above.

*Showers*

I embraces the shivering cold, which later turn into a mint-like breeze. (Aah, that does it! Nothing like a good eye-opener from a warm shower, continued by turning it down a little cold later Feels. So. Good!)

Pumping my body wash, which'll turn my skin silky smooth if i were to get out cold, or strong and supple if i were to get out hot.

I choose inbetween, to feel both form of bodily pleasure, and i scrub my body starting from the neck. (To wash my own body after all the time Elena does for me, it's just refreshing)

I scrape off my back neatly from the sweat that turned into smothered skin dust. (Mmh~ I can get used to not being bathed by Elena, after all)

After washing my feet, i stand there, waiting for all the pouring water to finish the job for me. (Wonder what should i do today?)

*Crank*

I turn off the shower as i grab the towel on the hanger, with each able to hang up to 12 clothing. (Hmm, guess i'll go take a look at the old tablet's inspection progress before Father continues)

Finished drying my body, i change to my clothing for today. (Just for how long will they keep at it, anyway?)

*door opens*

I slide my feet to the sandals in front of the door, and throw the towel to the basket full of to-be-washed clothes.

*Poof*

As i get out of the bathroom, i head out towards the dining room planning to grab myself a bite. (Honestly, why is it always Father that wakes up first? Thought the maid or Mother already prepared breakfast from back then)

Getting inside, i see Father on the back cooking something. "Man, sure is a night just then. Syrchat, what a freak of entertainment". Mumbling something i don't know about, yawning.

"Good Morning, Father!". I close in on him to see what's cooking.

He turns his head and our eyes meets. "Ah! Good Morning, Arl. Why wake up this early, kid?". He smiled with dark circles around his eyes.

(Oof, that brings me unpleasant recording of the past from Vincent's condescending debauchery, but now i get to be the jackass.

Big old bugger, wonder how's he doing these days?)

Recoiling from the mood he's causing, i took a turn to grab a glass of water. "Because, it got a little too  stiff around my body?"

I see glasses marked on their sides with each having either of three sizes : S for Small, M for Medium, and L for Large.

I grab the medium-sized cup made of light and sturdy wood, and it reaches up to my wrist when i measure it.

*Water pours*

As i let the water stream from the jug to the cup at least a quarter-full, i hear water on the other side near Father. "Right, what with the weather switching from Summer to Autumn. Try not to get sick, Arl"

Having myself served a cup half-full, i take a seat near the table and raises it below my chin. "I'll try, Father"

As i touches my lips and flows down inside, Father walks towards me and indulge himself by smelling his smoking glass mug. " *breathes out*. Another dose of caffeine, and i wouldn't have it any other way"

(Ah, so there's the reminder of me at night-shift. Coffee. Hope i won't have to get drunk of it in a decade or so)

I put down the cup as i burps out. "Fwaah. By the way, Father, is Elena... ?"

"Not awake alongside your Mother, up to you whether you get them out of there or just let be". He shakes his head, while sipping down his mug.

"A~ah, i guess served cold it is". As i drop down and go get my share of unheated breakfast.

Tastes good, but not as much when it's fresh and warm if it were to be cooked by either of them or better, both. And their absence makes it awkward for me to start up some light gossip with Father resting his head on his hand.

(What a great start for a day, and i hope it'll end shortly after)

. . .

*door creaks*

Entering Father's room, i sneak in unannounced.

(Not like he'll beat me with a belt if i were to meddle in, would he?

... I think he would now that i think of how this all started because of me.

Let's get to it, then)

I see his work desk is lit up by blue-ish lights.

Pushing the nearest chair and climbing it, i notice the change within my body after all those days that has passed since Rex came here. (*grunts* Why does it have to feel like it's not even yesterday since then?)

Arriving on top, there lays clad in black and rusty brown. (Hopefully, they didn't actually bothered to change the pin code for like, ever)

I reach out for the old one, and boot it up. (Now, Start Up. Wait for a moment. Insert pin-code.

And let's see what's in-)

*electric hiss*

(Eh?)

Pains that of electricity rushes in from my hand to the head, and i jolt in shock. "Yeowch!"

The chair shakes from the rumbling, and it lift to a side, falling down. "Aah!"

*Clatters*

I grab my head as i roll around in pain, gritting my teeth. (Ow ow ow, damn that hurts! What was that zapping all about?! Ugh, my skin still won't stop standing)

*door sweeps open*

Now that i'm alerted, i open my eyes and drops my jaw, seeing the one that is now aware of my presence. (A-...)

Father stands there with his mug, still puffing smoke. "Arlan! What... Pfft!". He twirl his body as he struggles to shut his mouth.

Being left in the unknown, i stand up and sweep of the dust that's attached to my clothes. "Eh? Father, why are you?"

" *giggles* You might want to tidy up your hair". He points to my finely, very recently brushed hair.

Since he laughed it out of his way, i dom't even need to ask what's going on. (My hair, it's going in all direction, didn't it?) "Ah... I see. So how is it". I jerk my hair and just as i thought, it's shaped weirdly like a balloon. (Freaking Afro of all thing)

He examines my look as i clean my hair. "... Meh, that'll do. Now, what did you just do?". He smirk with the mood being a little less broad.

"I.... Uh... No comment". I shrug my shoulders and just stand there, smiling awkwardly.

"Uhuh? I can already guess what you're on about just now. Just be thankful that the other two can't hear from this room far away.

Now shoo, i'm going to continue on this". He guides me to the exit, and i grips myself off from his hands.

"Yes, pa~"

*door closes*

(... Tch, what a bummer. Guess i'll just go back to my room readi-)

[HUD Initiated]

Without a moment's notice, a message in the form of a grid shows up in front of me.

And i heard the voice of a robotic sound similar to tbe one i gave a name some time ago : Alk.

(...Eh? Did i just hear that right? Could it be?!)

[Preparation Complete]

[Welcome, Arlan Gritt]

Seeing such thing, my face can't help but go as wide as it can, and i feel the happiest since i've initiated the Dive. (*giggles* Finally, it activated. Took you long enough.

Since you're technically invisible to someone other than me, and i know this from Alk, Do As I Command From Now On.

Alright then, 'HUD')

[HUD > Inventory

          > Status

          > Log(s)

          > Guide

          > Person(s)

          > [redacted]

          > [redacted]

          > [redacted] . . .

Further Options can be unlocked when the Owner posseses more than one 'Job' / 'Title' / 'Profession']

Each text in a grid of their own size that fits just nicely within my view, i then examine the A.I's voice in comparison to Alk. (Unfortunately, It's not Alk. And locked options, huh? What a bummer.

But i'll make do with the ones currently available.

I'll need to check more in my room)

Walking down the hall, i ponder about on why it only occured to me now that HUD is activated. (Alright, then. HUD, tell me why do you took so long to finally activate?!)

[Unknown]

I kept on walking, feeling troubled by the given respond. (... Bollocks.

HUD, what is the condition for your activation? Could it be reaching one of the '3 Main Age of Maturity' ?). I scratch my head, which is still a bit jumpy even with all the brushing i did.

[Correct.

Starting from 7 years old and after acquiring a 'Job' / 'Title' / 'Profession', to be specific]

As i am near my room, i twist the handle and swing the door open. (HUD, why do you activate so suddenly? Could it be the Owner always had to be 'ZAPPED' before he can activate it?)

[. . . Possibly]

*door closes*

(... For an AI, your answers sure is ambiguous). I go on and lay on my bed, before sitting straight up.

Straightening my posture as i stretch and correct my hair once more, i concentrate on the reason it might be. (Maybe it stores magical power more than i thought, and that electric shock might be the one that triggers the activation and transferred Mana to me... Maybe, that is.

But i did remember that the four in charge of inspecting the old tablet said that i was 'Bestowed' ?

I can't figure it out, so to heck with thinking... For Now, i guess.

HUD, how can i contact with the other Divers?)

[Currently : Not Possible.

Owner have not made a direct contract with another person in the 'Person(s)' section]

I groan weightfully, in spite of the difficulty i'm still having. (Tsk. Just my luck.

I guess i still have to wait before i'm able to contact the other Divers.

Well, i guess i can go search for them in the internet.

Since i haven't found any luck in finding Discord, Whatsapp or Instagram equivalent in this world, i even wonder if there's an alternative to 'Blogs'? Maybe later, for now i want to check out all the available options in disposal. 'Inventory')

[Ordinary Clothing]

In the orderly fashion of minimized and simplistic icon of black and white, my clothing is displayed.

[Options : Inspect, Edit, [redacted], [redacted], [redacted]. . .

Further Options can be unlocked when the Owner posseses more than one 'Job' / 'Title' / 'Profession']

I drop down of the bed, walking back and forth as i contemplate on the fly. (Well i didn't have any other thing in my pockets, sure.

But i wonder if i can actually start to store things in this?

It is expected in this kind of Science-Fantasy RPG setting.

Like, pulling things in and out of a 'Void' ?

Could be, so let's.

'Inspect' [Ordinary Clothing] )

The screen zooms in before revealing the colors that is there alongside the details that can't me put into perspective, like the belt or the inner pocket, and is pointed out by 'Trivia Bubbles'.

[Ordinary Clothing : A simple set of a shirt, a trousers and a long pants.

Provides a warm sensation when the Owner wears it, nothing special.

Does not look too flashy.

Durability : 70% (Reusable)

Currently : Equipped

Mana : 6

No attributes and/or any effects are imbued within]

(Well, it works alright.

Then, for a test, how about this. Maybe i can test out on storing a pencil and a bolpoint and see if it works). I drop down of my bed and head out to grab my writing tools from my table that i always use to practice writing and drawing the alphabet and numericals of this world in empty papers with them.

(Still haven't figured out why there's gotta be such complex system Just to be able to understand a language so you can Start Playing The Game). Climbing the chair that sits in front of it, i grab the pencil case that is locked by a zip as it is the only thing that is there aside from some messy scribbled papers.

Unzipping it, there's a normal coal pencil, a click and tick thin ink pen, a thick ink brushing pen, an eraser, a correction tape, a pencil sharpener,

" *Muffled Squeaks!* "

I reflexively turn my eyes to see the door shaken a little by someone's motion. (Is that what i think it is? Someone's very lively first thing in the morning, isn't she? And i did hear she reacted like Mother's there, so maybe i won't have to do the scolding myself)

I grab the pencil and pen, zip the case back and go on back to my bed. (Not like i want to stain my clothes with the thick one and get berated by my parents again)

" (muffled) Mo~o, Miss Fiona! I almost let out a voice just now, you know?

I can't let Young Master Arlan know i'm here"

I notices something obnoxiously odd with my current hearing ability. (Wait, how can i hear what they're saying behind the door, even if it's not too clear?

Maybe i can see why in 'Status', but... well, i can already guessed why it did : Bloodline genes that can grant it's successors and heirs abilities that'll be changed slightly by the partner they're doing it with.

What i want to know is what race are my parents from, and i want to know both Father and Mother's birthplace so maybe i can just ask them directly for this matter)

" (muffled) What are you doing?

Why aren't you in the room with him like always? And why're we whispering because of him?"

(Suspicious, isn't it? Please go scold her, Ma!)

" (muffled) He said that he can go take a bath and change clothes by himself just a night ago and most of all, he said he doesn't need me!

Does he hate me~? Is he in his rebellious phase~?"

(Oh, i might just. Don't you know of privacy, woman?)

" (muffled) Ah, i see i see.

Maybe what he's trying to say is that he wants to be more independent and doesn't burden you much?"

(Well... half of it is right)

" (muffled) ... Really... ? "

" (muffled) You can ask him that yourself, can you?"

(That's uh, a little bit too direct but, i'll prepare the sheets for this cas-)

" (muffled) By the way, can i have a look?"

(... Excuse me, WHAT?)

" (muffled) Oh! Right right right"

" (muffled) Don't mind me~"

(Ayy yo, why'd you join her, Ma...?

Aah, whatever.

I'll just pass the time with... What is it again?

Right, these two on my hands). I raises my tools upwards, with all this being viewable to them. (Just pretend like they're airplanes or something)

I tried to put these into 'Inventory' starting from swinging it around like they're flying, mimicking a hole in my hand and make them go through it like a worm, dropping them with my hand below them, and such. (Now... 'Void'... 'Storage' maybe i'll have to swing it around, or? ... I'm missing something here)

*Giggles*

(Yes yes, chuckle on my destructive shenanigans). I hear Mother's chuckling at my act, and i just make it so it won't get to me, by simply shrugging it off.

(Oh... I forgot that i haven't learnt how do this properly.

There's no 'Tutorial' written around this section, so maybe... It's in 'Guide'? Let's see, then. 'Guide')

[How to increase Mana and Nano]

[How to keep your arsenals up in shape]

[How to find a new enemy's weak point]

. . .

[How to store objects in Inventory] . . .

Options : Make, Edit, [redacted], [redacted], [redacted]. . .

Further Options can be unlocked when the Owner posseses more than one 'Job' / 'Title' / 'Profession']

The list goes on and on, with some bars down below that indicates i can swipe it to access more information, and it goes on and on when i did. (Got the whole Codex at disposal, but do you really expect us to read ALL Of It?)

I notices the 'Search' function just on the edge of the grid up top, and i input the keyword that i have in mind : 'Inventory' (Always gonna need them, Oh Thank the Programmers for this!)

As most of the text diminishes, there are only some left in accordance but the the one i'm searching is there on my sight.

( [How to store objects in Inventory]

Ah! It really is in the 'Guide' section!

Tap that one out, and let's see how to do it properly.

Access It.)

[How to store objects in Inventory :

1. Owner must have magical power, Mana, to access and make use of this feature.

Owner need to possess more 'job'/ 'title' / 'profession' for unlocking more options, but the Owner also does not need to open HUD > Inventory everytime to do so.

Living organism aside from Macro and Micro organisms are not recommended to be stored, with Dead organism, Living machinery and arsenals as the exceptions.

2. Whenever the Owner wants to use Inventory, after opening Inventory, Owner must say or think of "Store 'Object's Name' " or "Take 'Object's Name' "

For example : Store Compound Bow, Take  Crossbow]

3. Mana that will be consumed by objects stored always vary from one to another.

Some may have the same as the others, and some may exceed the others, so be sure to Inspect the selected object before storing it.

(!) While the capacity is not finite, do be wary that the more objects are stored, the more Mana will decrease for sustaining the stored objects in the Inventory.

For example :

Object(s) Stored : Barrier Magic Scroll x1, Mana Potion x1, Defense Buff Potion x1.

Mana : 125 - (2 x 3) = 119

(?) This also works in reverse, the less objects are stored, the lesser Mana will decrease.

(!) Lastly, there are also objects that may have attributes and/or other effects which absorbs more Mana.

For example :

Object(s) Stored : Rappier (imbued with spirit-slaying attribute)

Mana : 125 - (10 + 5) = 110]

(Hmm, i get the most of it but here i thought that i will have to acquire a specific magic skill? Like Void or Space magic?

Oh well, it suits me fine. Guess that confirms i had some magical power, huh? I'll check on Status later.

Alright, then. Store 'Pencil' and 'Pen'). As i said them in my mind, the two object i hold Vanishes.

Not like 'Being Scanned and then Transferred' kind of gone, but more of 'Nanoseconds later turns Invisible'

*warps*

(Oho! As expected, it's gone from my hands.

What's the description that's given to them?

'Inventory')

[Ordinary Clothing]

[Coal Pencil]

[Ink Bolpoint]

Alongside the minimized icon of my clothing, my pen and pencil is also minimized but distinct enough to be able for me to differentiate them, like how the pen has it's clicks emphasized or how the pencil's sharp point is given a little glint. (The little things that matters such as these makes me appreciate those that worked hard in the designing department.

Alright, then 'Inspect' [Coal Pencil]

[Coal Pencil : An ordinary writing tool, suited for sketching and drawing more so than writing.

Durability : 40%

Currently : Stored

Mana : 1

No attributes and/or any effects are imbued within]

(Well, it is quite short than when i was gifted by Elena, though that just me breaking it because i'm still not used to these chubby hands.

Now that i've used Inventory, time to check how many Mana i've spent. 'Status')

[Vitality        = 140

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Stamina        = 50 + 80

Mana            = 208 (210 - 2)

Nano            = 80

Level            = 4

Age              = 4 years, 8 month, 21 days, 14 hours, 45 minutes, 10 seconds old

Intelligence   = 90 + 100

Dexterity      = 50 + 80

Reaction       = 60 + 100

Resistance    = Electricity

Skill(s)        = Heightened Senses (Passive)

                    Keen Eyes (Active)

                    Electrocute (Active)

                    Siren's Howl (Active)

                    Dynamind (Semi-Active)

[redacted]    = [redacted]

[redacted]    = [redacted]

[redacted]    = [redacted] . . .

Options : Inspect, Modify, Edit, [redacted], [redacted], [redacted]. . .

Further Options can be unlocked when the Owner posseses more than one 'Job' / 'Title' / 'Profession']

In the simple manner of displayed text in white, each of my capabilities is shown. (So Mana in total is 210 but because of the two i just stored, it's now 208, huh?

Because of the 'zap' earlier, i got a 'Resistance' to 'Electric' in general? Really?

How come my Level already progressed if this is the first time HUD activated? Maybe because of all the reading i did?

Stamina, Dexterity, Intelligence and Reaction (time?) had bonus points because of my parents, i guess. And... Wait, i also acquired Nano and three Skills?! That old tablet sure is something.

And why's the 'Age' section so accurate?! Creepy.

But most importantly, i'm curious about the skills.

'Inspect' [Heightened Senses], [Keen Eyes], [Electrocute], and [Siren's Howl] )

[Heightened Senses : A Passive 'Bloodline' Skill that permanently raises all senses, including sixth sense, reaction time and mind usage.

Even in slumber, you may not fall prey to enemies enveloped in the shadows.

Only for those born with the blood indicating of both Beast and Spirit]

[Keen Eyes : An Active 'Bloodline' Skill, that is a variant of the Skill 'Appraisal', which changes the view of the surrounding and filled with information like footprints and trivias, target's heartbeats and heat, opponent's weak points, and also enables the ability to see spirits, aura and other invisible beings to your common naked eyes.

All that is left is to discover the unknown, truly a blessing from Nature's Spirit!

Consumes 50 Mana for 15 minutes usage]

[Electrocute : An Active 'Bestowed' Skill, able to conduct electricity to steel and launch waves of electric to the selected target when desired.

Shockingly effective when combined with water.

Consumes 20 Nano for a single charge, 45 for low-powered 5 minutes usage]

[Siren's Howl : An Active 'Bloodline' Skill that is a variant of the Skill 'Wolf's Howl' that incites fear and heavies the opponents body, this one deafens the opponent and disrupts their thinking for a prolonged moment up until 20 seconds.

Be thankful if you're not it's target.

Consumes 20 Mana for single directions, 50 for all directions]

[Dynamind : A Semi-Active 'Diver' Skill, that depending on the situation could enhances the brain capabilities up to four times, making full use of everything in your mind to focus on multiple targets.

What feels like an hour, will turn out to be only a quarter of an hour.

Be sure to study diligently!

Consumes 40 Nano for 10 minutes usage]

(Oh... Okay... Ohohoho! Not only have i awakened my Skills, i also obtained some information about my parents' backgrounds!

I'll make sure to snoop around their rooms a little more from now on. Maybe i can get a hint on Alk's current whereabouts.

Although i'm curious about all these locked options, i guess time will tell two years from now on.

Oh well, let's see what's 'Person(s)' really is for.

'Person(s)' )

- Rexar

- Carmine

- Raisya

- Garvin Gritt

- Fiona Gritt

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-

- . . .

Options : Analyze, Edit, [redacted], [redacted], [redacted]. . .

Further Options can be unlocked when the Owner posseses more than one 'job' / 'title' / 'profession']

The profile picture that is shown besides the names are their poker faces. (Five... There's only 5... FUCKING, 5?!

Well, what do you expect?! I didn't know any other person than these!

I get that my parents are worried and being protective but still, being a little far from the city does have it's

downside with me not socializing enough!). I scratch my finely brushed hair to a messy rag, undoing it's finessing.

" (muffled) Cute, isn't it Miss Fiona?"

" (muffled) Yep, cute... I guess i'll stay a little longer"

Speaking of overprotective parent, i guess i'll just have to vent this anger to the both of them, Can I~?!

I'll deal with the 'Analyze' feature, LATER)

I drop down, and walk to the exit with malicious intent.

" (muffled) Eh~? I want to have another peak too, Miss Fiona! Oh i know! How about we-"

*door opens*

There, Mother who looks like just came out of bath  and Elena already in her maid attire, bends to peak over what was the position to look over me : the keyhole.

I naturally am disgusted by their illicit act. ". . . *sighs* (grimly) I heard everything you two said from the start, and let me just tell you this : This is just repugnant, you two.

I told you to steer away from me, Elena.

What did i tell you last night?". Looking at Elena'a eyes, i prize her with a deadlock gaze.

She twitched and back off for a bit, a dog cowering from it's master's fury and tries to plead with puppy eyes. "I... B-but Young Master! I only want to protect you from any kind of harm until your first coming of age!"

My face quivers, and i pinch my nose all because of how ridiculous her 'Protection'.
" (grimly) A~ah, Is That SO~?!

Almost everyday is spent inside this house, and not many people passes through the road here.

And here i thought adults are supposed to be more wise". I shake my head in annoyance of her excuse.

Turning around to face Mother, she jerks like she is now a target fully spotted. "And you, Mother.

I thought you'll scold her because she's been pestering me to much lately, but

NO~. You just had to join in, Didn'tcha ma?"

"W-well, i did plan to, but... I'm so sorry, Arl". She clasp her hand in shame of her deteriority.

Elena clasp her hand too, and both bows down slightly. "I'm sorry too, Young Master Arlan"

I reconsider my standing in this household, being only a child, and sways it off with a heavy sigh. "Ha~ah fine. Apologize Accepted.

Anyways, what's for breakfast, you two?"

"..."

"..."

When only the ambience that came from outside is heard, i knew what this means seconds after. "Oh, don't tell me you didn't prepare them at all"

"Ahahaha... Bye, Elena!". She jogs straight to the kitchen in fear of little old me.

"... *gulps* Uhm, Young Master?". Elena being the only one left, now looks at me with the eyes of regret.

(I will definitely get a way for a payback but, my belly grumbles and so...)

". . . *sighs* Well go on and help mother!

Breakfast aren't gonna be made themselves, now". I scratch my neck, easing my mood even if just a sliver.

"Y-yes! Later then, Young Master!". Elena jolts as she walks fast while holding her attire's skirt.

"Yes yes, later you two...woman-childs.

I hope Father isn't and won't ever be this weird"

(Well, time to continue learning HUD, especially 'Guide')

*door closes*

I dash to my bed and dive in after my big launching jump.

*poof*

"Ha~ah, 'Guide' "

[How to increase Mana and Nano]

[How to keep your body and your arsenals up in shape]

[How to find a new enemy's weak point]

[How to know when your body is ill]

[How to chant with mind image]

[How to summon spells with body language]

[How to 'erase' your presence]

[How to store objects in Inventory]

[How to infuse yourself and your arsenals with magical power]

[How to know what is edible and is not]

[How to think and take actions properly in combat]

[How to set up HUD's interface for your eyes]

[How to acquire skills, then modify and upgrade said acquired skills]

[How to access a trade in the nearest settlements] . . .

(Really is a lot. Hmm, thankfully i didn't see any locked functions, options and stuff... For Now.

Well, this'll be awhile to learn. At least i can pass time with these. I've done the Tutorial for the Inventory, so let's start with the first one.

Access It)

[1. To increase Mana slowly and naturally, the Owner must do constant training with spellcasting, chanting and improvising from then on.

The easiest example is using livelihood magic until Mana is almost depleted, recommended to be used until 15% in the bar and let it recover with time.

2. To increase Mana instantly yet adventerously, the Owner must obtain 'Mana Cores' from around the world.

The easiest example is after killing a 'Monster' and retrieving their core, such as a 'Goblins' or 'Kobolds', the Owner can absorb the magical power within by destroying it with either the Owner's body or the Owner's arsenals that are connected with the Owner's magical power.

This will also recharge the Owner's Mana by random digits, and may also grant unknown Skills in some cases, mostfully in the 'Common' section.

Do be wary of 'Corrupted Cores' in which case may break the Owner's mind and absorbs back some Mana, in exchange to unknown Skills, mostfully in the 'Ancient', 'Rare' and/or 'Taboo' section.

3. To increase Nano by any means, either acquire a 'Nano Stim' or obtain and absorb 'Nano Cores' which is contained within a 'Machinery Monster'

The easiest example of the latter is after killing a Rogue Goblin. The only difference is it grants and recharges more Nano, and may grants unknown Skills which mostfully belong in the 'Cyber', 'Machinery' section

4. The time a total Mana of 600 fully recharges is 25 - 75 minutes, depending on the mana density around the Owner

The time a total Nano of 600 fully recharges is 15-50 minutes, depending on the Owner's body status]

(I get for the most of it, but the 'mana density' wherever i go and my 'body status' affects the time it'll take?

Okay, and with Nano only 80 points total, this information might helps me in the future to come.

And now the main event, next on setting up the interface.

Access It)

[1. The Owner must say or think of 'Set-Up Interface'.

2. Bars, Stats, Visual and Audio cues, Closed Captions for conversation and others are available for the interface's configuration.

3. When the interface's configuration is done, the Owner must say or think of 'Install Interface'.

After waiting for a while, the process is done

To activate and deactivate Interface when the Owner wants it, the Owner must say or think of either 'Interface On' or 'Interface Off' ]

(Alright, then. Set-Up Interface)

[Welcome, Arlan Gritt.

Choose what available elements that the Owner may see for the eyes]

There are icons and their respective text that informs of ehat usage they can be.

Like a 'Bubble', where it acts as Closed Caption for dialogs of all things that can let out a word or two. (I miss watching movies with subtitles a lot, and having them initiated real-time might just be the most beneficial for getting to know the languages around here)

Or 'Three-strips', where it acts as Ques Sensory, Visually, and Audially. (So if there was to be oncoming arrow heading towards me, it'd be marked red or a symbol will appear above me? I second this shit)

Now with many other options sitting there and is just for the taking, i stretch my body as to let out the big cracks. (Oho! This'll be fun. Hopefully this won't take long, i want to ask Father and Mother on the inspection progress)

Starting first with placing Health, Stamina, Mana, Nano, and most body Status in general in the upper left corner.

Secondly, placing Item Slots on the bottom from number 1 until 9.

Thirdly, placing Equipped Items with 4 slots.

2 vertically, and 2 horizontally with each facing each other on the bottom left corner.

Fourthly, placing Compass, Level and Progression on the top.

Fifth, placing Tasks, Quest, Lists and other Reminders on the right side.

Sixth, placing Skills on the bottom right corner

And lastly, placing Date and Time on the upper right corner.

(Hopefully that legendary company changes their HUD for once, but i guess i'll be borrowing this design.

Phew, and so with that yet another one of your typical HUD / User Interface is now almost done.

With some tweaking the commands here and there, adjusting the positions, and adding curves to sweet up the eyes, now it is time to finish this.

'Install Interface')

[Installing Interface. . .

This process will be done in approximately 13 minutes and 20 seconds total

Currently at 3%]

*Belly Growls*

(*giggles* Okay, then.

I can check the other guides later, my stomach really craves for some snack.

While i wait for this to load, i guess i'll see what's for breakfast today)

As i get off my nap, i left the room with the sense of satisfaction filling my head.

*door closes*

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