Yatsu

Stealing scrap metals in the local junkyard was quite easy. All I did was to climb over a section of the fence that was lower than the rest, and just bury myself into the piles of scrap whenever the owner happened to be around. I didn't just steal random scraps. Sometimes I would seek only certain parts like rebars, wires, coppers, et cetera. Today I managed to take two rebars and a pile of metallic wires. Then I climb over the same spot I used to enter, and walk home. Simple as that. The loot was loosely wrapped and carried in a newspaper.

After arriving at my house, I admired the usual decorations of my room and just step in to drop the loot before I stripped off my shirt and pants, leaving my boxers on. Sitting onto the floor in front of a large step drill that I found a week ago in the same yard, I stretched my legs as the machine let out a peaceful droning noise before coughing out a bit of steam, smoke making its way to my open window.

With a mix of anxiety and excitement, I slowly grabbed my pocket knife and raise it up, aiming for my right leg. Within five seconds, I plunged the blade into my thigh's flesh, letting out a groan as I smile with joy while dragging the blade down the skin horizontally, making quite a cut. I tossed the knife away and grab one of the rebars, grinding its surface against my teeth before I widen the wounded flesh, flinching in the process.

Carefully, like a surgeon, I inserted the component into the meat of my leg. Gritting my teeth and grinding them together harshly until their tips are smooth and slippery. Deeper....deeper...until...

"AAAAAAARGH!" I yell loudly as I quickly wake up from my dream, a sharp pain had took over the wound as instead of remaining parallel to the femur, it further opened the gash like a sack, I could hear the sounds of skin ripping apart. I sweat heavily as I look around to realize that I am still at the fields of Floor 2, around two hours or so had passed since I laid down here. I quickly roll up the sleeves of my pants to check my leg.

Thank goodness it is still intact.

@Embers

Seeing the gorilla dead makes me feel relieved, and I take off my helmet and armor, keeping them into my inventory before I lean against the tree and close my eyes with a sigh of relief and a smile. What a day. It feels like going safari hunting for exotic animals or f**king Tarzan, only to face gorillas on the way. In fact, since nighttime is close, I decide to just call it a day. 

Upon looking at Mina, the executioner of our latest enemy, my eyes lit up as I notice a metal ore at her hand. Much to my delight, she even give it to me, which I quickly accept by thanking her and taking it from her hand. I grin as I gently rub the ore, feeling the flakes and scratching it with my fingernails. A perfect reward.

"Let's go back inside," I say as I resume smiling with my lips shut.

@Mina

ID: 90935

BD: 10

Yatsu: HP 20/20

Gorilla: HP 3/30

After seeing the big mom flailing her fist about, I stop knocking my helmet, having a bright idea. Out of nowhere, I charge towards her and stab her in the groin. With the pommel near my crotch, I thrust my sword in and out as I laugh manically, the sounds of metal breaking through bone and flesh are a Beethoven symphony to my ears. My smile becomes wider as I notice the ape's HP decreasing rapidly. 

Drawing out my blade from the gorilla, I begin slashing her in all directions as she has no chance on retaliating her attack. I even sever her arms just for good measure, and step back as I watch my work. Nice.

The ape, now weakened and bloodied, tries to limp away from the scene, but I drive my sword through where her arm was, and stick the blade into the bark of the tree.

"Finish the job, Mina," I say as I look at her, smiling like a pervert.

@Mina

ID: 90915

BD: 8

Yatsu: HP 20/20

Frenzy Gorilla: HP 8/30

Frustrated at the fact that the fight is dragging out and the gorilla not leaving us alone, I grip my sword tightly and retain my smile...even though I am angry on the inside. Very pissed indeed.

Out of nowhere, I charge myself towards the ape and go berserk as I slash her here and then, cutting open her back and maybe across her buttocks. She roars and beat her own chest frantically while rushing towards a nearby tree and leaning against it, looking at me and Mina with contempt. 

Out of my frustration, I bang the pommel against my steel helmet as loud as I can, each hit gets stronger as I grin widely and draw heavy breaths, puffing through my nostrils like a machine releases its steam.

@Mina

ID: 90884

BD: 8

Yatsu: HP 20/20

Frenzy Gorilla: HP 11/30

Mina's right about one thing though. As my attacks are slowing down, I quickly realize that I am letting the gorilla defending herself away from me. S**t, I'm probably exhausted now. Luckily Mina is there to save my ass, and moving away quickly, I take the opportunity to strike as soon as the mom is bellowing in pain, slashing her mouth so she can have a good Glasglow smile. And I did it. I mean, my sword actually did it.

Now she is permanently stuck with the smiling scar, and understandably, she is pissed and just charge at us, probably running out of options to kill us effectively. Nevertheless, I welcome that, as I sense that her demise is near. Here's hoping that we score critical hits to the ape.

Rather than standing around like a tank, I now move my legs frantically, chuckling as I swing my sword in all directions as a taunt.

@Mina

ID: 90879

BD: 1

Yatsu: HP 20/20

Frenzy Gorilla: HP 14/30

The tug of war is over as the gorilla fell onto her knees, her thigh being cut open as I move away from her. I think it is sorta clear that she is clearly focusing more on me than her, maybe it is because of the size of my weapon and its strength...or maybe it doesn't want to face Mina's blade, probably thinking that said sword is puny as f**k. 

The next hit doesn't work too. I try to hit her in the face, groin or even the legs, and yet she effectively swat my blade away like a fly, and I feel like the armor is getting lighter and loose. The helmet still remains still in my head, as if it is a part of my skull. 

"Nice, nice," I say as I am impressed that she can defend herself longer than her son. Or maybe something in my ability is waning. 

Sun is setting.

@Mina

ID: 90875

BD: 5

Yatsu: HP 20/20

Frenzy Gorilla: HP 18/30

Now it is my turn to attack the gorilla, and I'm darn sure that if this fight lasts for several minutes, her head would be spinning like a carousel as a result of trying to fight two people at the same time. I swing my sword to try to slash her again, but the mom simply push the weapon away at its handle. I initiate a shoving match once more as she is extremely close to me.

Headbutting won't even work as effectively as before, because we are doing it at the same time like idiots and I still bear the pain, grinning at the big mom like an idiot. I could tell that Mina's sword arts are already exhausted, and now every hit should count. 

Heh, at least by the time this fight is over, night would arrive and we can go home immediately. By home I mean our new one here. In this virtual world. Now I am thinking of my new home surrounded by metal scraps and machinery as of before, and for a split second, I grin like a child.

@Mina

ID: 90862

BD: 3

MD: 8

Yatsu: HP 17/20

Frenzy Gorilla: HP 18/30

"Hm?" I mutter as I hear the rumbles shaking the ground, and then here comes a bigger gorilla, probably mommy who witnessed the death of her son back there. I draw my sword as I watch Mina's sword glow into a bright red, and she unleashes impressive Sword Art moves, slashing the flesh of the ape here and there. However, this makes her open to attacks from said ape, and as a result, her tits get b**ch slapped while they slightly bounce from the impact. Pity her.

Hearing her warning, I move away as far as I can, but to my surprise, the big momma jumps towards me and soon she is grasping my sword and tries to pull it away from me. I struggle to win this tug of war as I wear a stupid grin on my face, muttering, "Come on."

As if it is a response, the gorilla headbutts my helmet, causing a blunt injury at my brain. Regardless I still retain my smile as I laugh a little before repeating the same thing. 

"That's it! Come on!"

@Mina

ID: 90852

BD: 9

MD: 9

Yatsu: HP 19/20

Horn Beetle: HP 1/20

"Come taste metal with me, friend," I whisper as I receive a blow from the beetle's horn, right at my neck. I huff as the interlinked rings of the hauberk sounds like they are starting to break. As the bug shoves me violently with its head, I join the shoving match and let out a loud laugh while I plunge my sword underneath its chin, thrusting it in and out of its flesh. The push becomes harsher as the beetle pathetically tries to bring down to the ground, but to no avail.

After feeling that its physical force is waning, I step aside and pull my sword away, sprinting towards the side of its juicy meat before cutting it open in numerous directions. Green goo spill out of the wounds here and there, now the beetle can no longer run.

Sayonara buddy. Now time for Rinne to finish this poor thing. I grin widely as I look at her, my face is already covered in bug blood.

@Rinne

A display appears in front of my face as I received Mina's invitation. Well this is a first for me. Though we might not have all day, at least I can accompany someone for a few hours or so. I tap the symbol representing a circle, it is a yes then.

After hearing her remark about the evening sky, I simply retain my smile, staring at the clouds that cover some parts of the virtual sun. Now some questions are budding in my mind. Some great examples are what if there is a literal universe in the game? What planet is this game set one? What galaxy does it belong to? Does space even exist in the game?

All these questions feel like the types that would likely cause an existential crisis, so I brush all of them away and look around to see if there are any other places worth exploring. I don't mind fighting a monster or even a Swiper. The latter sounds more exciting, though I don't know whether my low level stats might help. It is quite unfair, really. Skills equivalent to the stats of equipment. It sucks when you mastered swordsmanship throughout your life only to lose because you are using a sword with low stats, which doesn't help your natural skill at all.

@Mina

I fall onto my ass as the gorilla is done for, his chest wound is further severed by the girl's blade, and soon its soul departs to animal limbo. I zip my lips as I retain my usual, smiling expression, my eyes still wide as it should be. I notice that she obtains the loot from the fight, only a 100 COL and a potion. Nothing special. Totally okay for her to keep it all since money isn't really my concern. 

Feeling my arm being lifted up and wrapped around her shoulders, I listen to her question and stare at her face as I give my answer in my hushed voice, "Just strolling around. Doing the Dora."

I let out a chuckle as I look around. It seems that evening is progressing without any rain, and the sun over there is close to setting out for today, even though the sky remains a mixture of red and orange...or pinkish. I can't tell. 

The thought of metal immediately make me grin for a split second before I decide that...maybe tomorrow I will start looking for ores.

My focus goes back to the girl as I look at her fine features. Twintails, kind of slender if not fit, a pretty face. For some reason the twintails remind me of those rich girls that have a distinctive, obnoxious laugh. One that goes OH HO HO HO like a f**king orgasm.

@Mina

ID: 90848

BD: 5

MD: 5

Yatsu: HP 19/20

Gorilla: HP 3/20

Even though the gorilla is injured, I am still impressed that this thing can hang on to its mortality, as evidenced by my next attempt to deliver the final blow. I grin widely as the blade flies its way towards its face.

Nope, the gorilla probably thinks as it surprisingly catches the blade with its jaws, now gripping it with its sharp teeth. The sounds of calcium grinding against steel brings me to yet another orgasm as I try to pull my weapon away from its grasp.

"Ha ha ha, come!" I yell out as the grinding sounds becomes louder and probably ear deafening. The gorilla make no attempts in trying to retaliate due to its wounds, it could only do what it is doing now. 

I think it is getting interested in my fetish. I smile at the though.

I pull harder. The noise gets louder again. I laugh with glee.

@Mina

ID: 90811

BD: 4

MD: 3

Yatsu: HP 19/20

Gorilla: HP 7/20

The sight of the girl's metallic spearhead piercing through the gorilla's chest gives me an orgasm. I grin widely as much to my delight, I see the gorilla roaring and stumbling onto the ground, soon it would turn into pixels. Thanks to us.

As she withdraw her spear from the beast's chest, I flinch in excitement, already imagining myself cutting myself open and shoving metal scraps into myself...so I can be one with metal. Being a literal robot. Or Shinya Tsukamoto's Iron Man. I can already feel the scraps wrapping around my meat, rendering my organs immobile yet still functional, like the gears of a machine. I let out a sigh as I keep fantasizing such a beautiful thought.

It is broken off though, when I hear the yelling a simple, short command to me. Without wasting any time, I charge towards the gorilla, who stops just in time to deliver a punch to my face. That failed though as I miss and both of us are now in a grueling, shoving fight.

@Mina

ID: 90810

BD: 1

MD: 4

Yatsu: HP 20/20

Horn Beetle: HP 5/20

The beetle rolls over and gets back onto his legs. I guess it probably gets horny to Rinne or something, because it is already turning around and facing her. Pretty sure it is having a bug boner, and a perverted grin.

After hearing her, I nod as I am willing to get hit for the sake of her life. Sounds like a cheesy heroic fantasy thing, but I want it to be done as I notice that she is starting to look weak. I smile at her briefly as I say, "Drink a potion in the meantime, Rinne. The last thing you wouldn't want to feel is a giant bug humping you."

Letting out a chuckle, I charge towards the beetle as it is already preparing to to the same towards Rinne. Swinging my sword, I attempt to hit a sweet spot underneath its armored head, but it blocks my attack with its own horn. We end up exchange blows, with me muttering my iconic quote, "Come on!"

@Rinne

ID: 90792

BD: 5

MD: 2

Yatsu: HP 19/20

Gorilla: 11/20

I retain my grin as I bang the pommel of my sword against my helmet, enjoying the resonance of the impact while watching the girl missing the creature. Good try, I think to myself. At least the gorilla is distracted now.

Moving around frantically, I make sure that I am behind him, and without any hesitation, I sprint towards the ape with my sword aiming for its buttocks just for s**ts and giggles. Unfortunately, the gorilla probably heard the clanging sounds of my armor, because it quickly turned around and try knock me down, pathetically. 

I saw his shoulders moving before his maneuver, so I bend myself backwards, avoiding his b**ch slap before stepping away and chuckling again, enjoying this fight. 

I think the girl seems entertained by this goofball's attempt to hit me. Now I look at her and twitch my head sideways, as if I am indicating her to try to attack him now.

@Mina

ID: 90789

BD: 6

MD: 6

Yatsu: HP 19/20

Horn Beetle: HP 5/20

The beetle is already having a seizure as it drops to the ground, its underside facing upwards as I realize that this is my chance to attack. Letting out a chuckle, I charge towards it and without a second thought, I point the blade towards its anus, or at least where I think it would be, and like a lance, I sprint forward. This time the beetle make no attempts in attacking physically, as it is already writhing around like a baby as I skewer my sword into its a**hole, making a cut at the left direction.

No bug blood is squirting out, but it does bleed profusely. Something revolting happens though, as I am about to take another swing, a white, disgusting liquid spurts out of its anus, squirting towards the girl, much to my surprise...and amusement. It looks like semen or something, maybe because of its sticky nature. Doesn't seem acidic though.

"Geez, can't believe it came onto you. Want to finish it off like a rapist victim in revenge?" I ask with a sly grin.

@Rinne

ID: 90786

BD: 3

MD: 6

Yatsu: HP 19/20

Horn Beetle: HP 12/20

Witnessing her attack feels like watching a fight scene done by a talented director, her moves are enough to avoid some of the beetle's attacks, and she even manage to find its weak spot, something that I never think off even though I am aware that it is vulnerable underneath its wings. 

Getting used to the weight of the mail, I grip my sword as though my energy is exhausted, I can still deliver hits towards the monster. For some reason it is slowly exposing its flesh, and I grin gleefully as I think that it might launch a slow attack, which probably gives not enough time for the beetle to dodge my attack.

As I swing my sword and the blade flies towards its flesh, its large wings suddenly flutter like a goddamn helicopter blade, the noise is deafening in addition to the force messing with the dusts of the ground. It manages to hit me slightly with its ass before it charges towards you.

That was f**king abrupt. I had to give credit for how fast it can take off though. Like a jet. Here's hoping that Rinne is able to dodge or pierce her sword through its head. I look at her, now not smiling.

@Rinne

ID: 90783

BD: 9

MD: 1

Gorilla: HP 11/20

Yatsu: HP 19/20

A newcomer? Nice. At least this ape can die quickly with both of me and the girl's sword. The gorilla roars in pain as he turns his attention to her, but he should have focused on me instead, because by the time he faces her, I am already swinging my sword and cut his neck, much to his dismay. The gorilla steps back as it bellows in pain, blood spraying out of the wound. Just for good measure, I cut his arm, although in a lesser extent since he backs away quickly.

I turn my gaze towards the girl that intervened, and...well, she looks like some girl in a rich mansion. But, overall, she doesn't look bad and actually possess fine features. I grin at her as I say in my hushed voice, kinda like Bruce the shark, "Hello."

No sooner after the greeting, I start moving around, laughing as I watch the gorilla now trying to withstand its injuries while charging towards both of us.

@Mina

"Maybe they are on a lunch break," I say with a grin, baring my teeth while moving on, enjoying the sounds of my hauberk's rings clashing against one another. As soon as I take a closer look at one of the metal ores, there is a rumbling sound, followed by a rock being torn apart. 

At my west is a giant horn beetle, green in color, and having a thick "armor" over its soft, juicy flesh. The beetle notices both me and Rinne and wastes no time in charging towards us. I take my chance and do the same towards him, now excited to fight my first opponent. 

I make my move, and so does he.

Horn Beetle: HP 20 -- DMG 6 -- MIT 0

ID: 90781

BD: 1

MD: 4

Yatsu: HP 20/20

Horn Beetle: HP 20/20

My sword only manage to hit its armor, and meanwhile it pathetically swing its horn towards my helmet, which thankfully don't fall from my head. Instead I enjoy the sound of the impact against its shiny metallic surface and shouts out, "Come on! Hit me!" 

@Rinne

Floor 2 is more or less similar to the first floor, and all of the monsters are simply animals that exist in the real world. Well, maybe there are other monsters like lizardmen or pigmen around here, but according to an NPC who is a former adventurer, such creatures can only be found in dungeons. You need some effort to find them, which is a pain in the ass to me.

So far I find no signs of ore zones, and my craving for metal begins to grow. It is starting to feel like getting withdrawal if not being supplied with drugs frequently, and frankly I would probably kill a player or two just for their weapons or armor if I am desperate. Definitely not something I convince myself to do easily. Plus I don't gain sweet victory from killing innocents. That is my view on senseless murder. It sucks.

I am walking close to the base of a small mountain when I feel the ground rumbling. Turning around, I see a gorilla rushing towards me while letting out a big roar. I grin as I wear my helmet (the hauberk was already donned long before this), unsheathe my sword and bang the pommel against my helmet as I say, "Come on."

Gorilla: HP 20 -- DMG 10 -- MIT 0

ID: 90776

BD: 4

MD: 7

Yatsu: HP 19/20

Gorilla: HP 20/20

Damn gorilla having the guts to abruptly kick me in the chest before I can even take a swing. The pain is comparable to being hit by a hammer thanks to my armor, but I still get hurt because of the force of the impact. I chuckle as we begin to swing towards each other while dodging. This is fun.

@Mina

I retain my smile and my gaze towards Rinne as I listen to her apologies. No biggie, I think to myself. It isn't a surprise that players killers are now roaming around the game like bandits or even worse, raubritters, or robber knights in Germany. A nasty bunch they were, having a legitimate title and land but using that to their advantage to collect so called tolls from people, especially merchants on the road. 

"It's fine, miss," I say. "I was only staying in the city in three days after that Kayaba guy showed up, and already I hear stories of people killing each other. What a thing to listen to eh? Now they think they have the freedom to do whatever they please. Or maybe they sexualize violence, who knows."

And I chuckle at the last sentence.

The walk does indeed take a few minutes, and we pass through a fairly number of boars, who are doing nothing but eating grass and resting, a zone full of flower patches, and finally, a forest that isn't too thick. The breeze gets wilder here. Maybe something is here. 

As I feel like we are close to our destination, I bring up the inventory and equip my sword, hauberk and helmet.

"Don't mind me," I say as I keep walking beside the girl while putting on the chain shirt, hopping up and down for a second so it could slide down my torso. Next, I don my helmet, and already I feel like a discount Iron Man...minus the metal scraps.

Then I hold onto the sheathed sword and bang its pommel against my helmet. Ah....it feels better to hear the sound resonating around my brain. I close my eyes as I grin while banging the pommel a few more times before I stop.

Rinne must probably question herself about accompanying a player who behaves strangely and having a fetish that no one probably has.

@Rinne

"Yatsu," I say as I browse towards my stats and equipment so I can show it to her. I could tell from the tone of her voice that she is nervous and she looks like she would strike me anytime I act suspicious towards her. Not to worry. She will be fine. After all, precious shiny metal is all I am after, not her tits or some s**t. I don't have time for that.

As soon as the stats and equipment are shown in a few multiple windows, I show them in front of her. Current level is obviously 1, a health bearing a maximum amount of 20, energy at 2. As I mentioned before, I have a bastard sword, hauberk, bascinet and five potions. I might don the armor soon, so I can feel myself being enveloped by the interlinked metallic rings and the dome helmet altogether. It will feel good, considering that I could get used to the chain shirt's weight. Wish I have a belt.

"How is it, ahem, Rinne?" I say in a calm tone, grinning as I once again lock my gaze towards her face, waiting for her to show her stats. Judging by her fairly slim but agile build, I have a feeling that she is more or less stronger than me, maybe no less than the tenth level too. 

Plus I still remind myself to let her have all of the COL rewards at the end of the quest. I am not worried of my current amount of money as of now, since I have no plans in shopping.

@Rinne

"Northwest huh?" I say while retaining my smile, staring at the direction as today feels quite...breezy, which feels pleasant when combined with the brightness of the blue sky. Swiping my finger down and browsing towards an objective that I need to complete for my own blacksmith shop, I bring up the holographic, descriptive display to the blue girl as I decide to have her accompany me, just for the sake of safety.

"Well thanks for the info, but you see," I say. "I am in a quest that needs to be completed so I can open my own...shop, if you want to call that. I hear that the nearest mines contains some monsters, and a companion or two would help.

So sweetheart, would you like to be my partner for a while? If I manage to get the ores and we get out of there, all of the COL rewards will be yours. 400 to be exact."

My eyes glance back at hers as I wait for her answer, hoping for a yes. Mostly.

"Well, interested? I promise I won't bite or bark," I added while letting out a split second chuckle.

@Rinne

As I make the decision to ask anyone where I can find any mines or zones that contains metallic ores, someone walks out of the gate and, maybe because of the bright color of her hair, she gets my attention. 

I grin as I am able to look at a bit of her face from the side, she ain't bad looking. I am aware that trust in this game is now hard to achieve, at least until a year or two where everybody would be used to their virtual life. Thankfully I am not a bandit. Sure, I killed a few people in reality, but those people deliberately harassed me in..horrible ways I suppose. Or humiliating ones. Maybe here, the people here might not be as bad as the ones on Earth. 

I still retain my smile, but now I have my lips shut so I can lessen the creepiness of my s**t eating grin. Calmly walking up to the girl, I simply tap her shoulder as I am near and ask with my usual, hushed voice, "Psst, hello. Can you take me to ores?"

@Rinne

This place isn't bad after all. After learning that everybody here will be permanently stuck in this virtual reality until somebody can beat the 100th floor, I was in shambles at first. How am I going to enjoy my time with my precious metals in my house? Where in the world can I find scraps and machinery here? This setting isn't quite modern, but more of a medieval fantasy type. So machines are non-existent here...probably.

Instead of focusing on adventuring for the sake of getting out of this game, I walked slowly to an inn, paid for a room for maybe three days with my starting money, and cry myself to sleep, thinking that I can no longer pleasure myself with my beloved, industrial fetish.

That is, until on the third day...while strolling around the Starting City, I was browsing my equipment to find a two handed sword, a chainmail with a helmet and five healing potions. The hauberk got my attention, as I later thought about full plate armor...then blacksmiths...

Blacksmiths...that's right! Maybe I can actually gather ores and when possible, I can use my crafting talents to shape metal into whatever I wish, be it armor, weapons or even something else that I can embrace. Plus, I realized that I needed to start saving and earning some coins to survive.

The inventory showed that I already have ten metal ores, but I figured that wasn't enough. So I set off to find more.

And here I am, standing by the gate, smiling like a kid getting his birthday presents, knowing that I can go back to my normal life in no time.

This is fun.

@Rinne