Ethan was keen on levelling up and so played the game after closing from work against his better instincts.
So he began on and off longing for the time his shift would be over, it finally came on Friday morning he woke up on his bed in anticipation.
He wouldn't be going to work for the next three days, which meant three days of work free gaming.
He had a shower and downed some pancakes and coffee while making some posts on his YouTube channel.
Soon after he cleaned the house, had another round of coffee then typed in his profile password. " Welcome Recoil! Logging in…"
Recoil drove to an armory, he entered and met an NPC at the counter. A burly man in undershirt and cargo shorts. He had grey eyes, a cobra tattoo on his right bicep and smoked a large cigarette.
" Let me guess, you're the owner of this armory" Recoil said by the way of greeting. " Yeah you got it mate, what's it to ya?" he asked with a raised bushy eyebrow.
" I was looking for something I could buy as a rank C player" Recoil replied. " Well you came to the right place mate! I've got more of 'em toys than the sands of this place" The man rose and leaned into the counter.
" So what are you looking for? Pistols? Rifles? Assault Rifles? Shotguns? RPGs? Or perhaps special weapons?" The man inquired.
" Let's start with pistols" Recoil suggested. " Okay follow me" The man said and led him to a door behind the counter, he punched in a numeric sequence on the lock and opened it with a click.
The door led them into a hall filled with doors which had the same numeric keypad, he unhesitatingly led Recoil up to one and typed in a different sequence allotted to that door.
This door opened finally into a dimly lit room of death. It was filled with every pistol imaginable. " So what do ya think?" The man said in obvious pride.
" Wow!" Recoil said in awe. The man looked into his eyes and saw evidence of the awe reflected in his voice.
" Okay let's get ya a gun" the man said and raised one of the rack. " Here's one it's a custom made Glock by yours truly, I call it Glock 19cc however I'm only selling it in twos"
" I already have a Glock" Recoil said, " not like these boys! They're semi-automatic and guarantee -75 points damage apiece, clip size 9, range 100metres. Reload time 15secs!"
" I …" Recoil started. " For these I'm gonna give you at a discount of 15 percent, come on try 'em out lad" The man offered.
Recoil took both guns and felt their weight, he swirled them expertly in his hands and points both barrels at the man who didn't so much as blink.
" You have a good hand for it" the man approved. " How much?" " 7650 coins should suffice" the man replied with a shrug and Recoil nodded.
" How about I show you me rifles or…" the man started. " Nah! you mentioned special weapons, that might be something to check out"
" Yeah why not" the man said and crushed his smouldering cigarette with the heel of his shoe.
He led him yet again into another room but this one was nearly empty. " Most of the toys I've got are out of stock but I'm expecting a fresh consignment next week, however I've got grenades, throwing knives and kevlar vests" Recoil stopped listening while he laid his hand on a knife.
**Phantom XR, deals " 130 points damage. " How much for this?" Recoil asked…
Recoil and the man who later introduced himself as Zeke shook hands at the counter. " Come again anytime lad!" Zeke called.
Name: Recoil Coins: 30350
Height: 6 feet 1inch
Rank: C {Amateur I} XP: 125/400
HP: 250/250 MP: 200/200
Strength: 55. Accuracy%: 45
Stamina: 40. Agility: 30
Luck: 30 Available stats point: 35. Available skill points: 10
**Weapons**
–Backpack capacity–: 4/10
Dual Glock 19cc { -75 points damage,clip size: 9, reload time:15secs, range: 100 metres}Remington shotgun LV2{ -90 points damage, clip size: 9, reload time:25secs, range: 97 metres}Saber blade XR { -36 points damage}Phantom fang { -130 points damage, critical hit damage -150}Grenades x10 [ -250 points damage, 10 metres blast radius]N/A…
***Skills***
Basic street fighting ( Lv4)Quantum leap (Lv 1)
***Accessories***
Dark hoodie, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
[ New Notification: Weapons purchased, +20 XP, 10 skill points, 35 stats points]
He upgraded his shotgun and sold his previous Glock to Zeke who's plan was to upgrade it and resell.
He drove over to the drug store to meet Maverick. He entered the store and greeted Maverick who was dressed casually in a shirt and jeans, reading a magazine.
" Welcome Recoil, back for more beating?" Maverick joked. Recoil shrugged. " That wouldn't be so bad would it?"
Maverick dropped the magazine and stared at Recoil with a light smile… Down in the training centre Maverick and Recoil stood at opposite sides.
" I see you've gotten a new skill" Maverick noted. " Yeah Quantum leap, still can't figure out how it works though" Recoil replied.
" Those are one of the skills you would be needing your mana lobe for" Maverick explained. " The Quantum leap is a skill used for teleport short distances, your current level allows you to teleport any where within a 50 meters radius"
" This skill is best used for easy mobility during a fight" Maverick said. ". First you need to close your eyes" Recoil followed the command.
" Now feel the energy surging inside you, once you begin feeling it, then you will have accesed your mana lobe" Maverick said watching Recoil closely.
It took about half an hour but Recoil eventually did it. " Good now open your eyes and mark out where you want to be" Maverick coached.
When Recoil opened his eyes the blue irises had a slight glow from the power he accessed. He spotted a spot behind Maverick and closed his eyes again.
Suddenly Recoil disappeared right before Maverick's eyes, he disintegrated and reintegrated behind him.
Maverick turned sharply when he sensed a presence behind him and saw Recoil standing right there.
"Hmm" Maverick grunted in approval. " Wow" Recoil said and did it again and again " be careful not to wear out your mana" Nova warned and he stopped.
Name: Recoil Coins: 30350
Height: 6 feet 1inch
Rank: C {Amateur I} XP: 125/400
HP: 250/250 MP: 140/200
Strength: 55. Accuracy%: 45
Stamina: 40. Agility: 30
Luck: 30 Available stats point: 35. Available skill points: 10
**Weapons**
–Backpack capacity–: 4/10
Dual Glock 19cc { -75 points damage,clip size: 9, reload time:15secs, range: 100 metres}
Remington shotgun LV2{ -90 points damage, clip size: 9, reload time:25secs, range: 97 metres}
Saber blade XR { -36 points damage}Phantom fang { -130 points damage, critical hit damage -150}
Grenades x10 [ -250 points damage, 10 metres blast radius]N/A…
***Skills***
Basic street fighting ( Lv4)
Quantum leap (Lv 1)
***Accessories***
Dark hoodie, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
" Good now let's test it in real combat" Maverick smiled maliciously and charged forward…