"Y-yo-you," I manage to stammers out. there she was, Sophia. The girl who killed me. Her hair was a little shorter, but I knew for a fact it was the same person. Her Round face that somehow comes to a dainty point, Her full cheeks, reminiscent of a chipmunk, Her intense eyes that saw through my charade, And her intense red lips. the last thing I saw before I died.
"Thank God I got here. I was on my way home from from the guild, but I was held up because I saw two hooligans roughing up this young kid for money. If it weren't for that I'd probably pass you by," She explains as she reaches out for me to help me up.
Like an idiot, I just sit there and repeat my self.
"You..."
"Yes?" She tilts her head. Damn it's the same. "Are you okay?"
"You shouldn't be here, this isn't possible." I finally manage to get out.
"Um excuse me? that's a weird way to say thanks, I just SAVED your life!" she retorts. Well that's ironic.
But that thought was enough to snap me out of my shock and let me analyse the situation clearly. I'm pretty sure I died and that Sophia didn't. It's what killed me. Also Sophia doesn't know how to shoot magical ice beams from her hands. I take a deep breath and get up.
"Sorry about that," I start. "I just got here some how and I'm still in shock. You just... remind me of someone I know."
Her eyes soften again and she smiles as if she understands.
"It's alright, I should have assumed that you were a transmigrater. ya know, with you looking like that and all." she pauses for a second. she reaches out her hand again, but this time for me to shake. " I'm Lafia, nice to meet you. What's your name?"
the moment she said her name, a light blue, transparent screen popped up in front of me.
*Lafia, The first Potential Partner. Do you want to start tutorial? You can always come back to see it later*
What? Nonono, I just had a major bomb shell, I don't have the brain power to deal with this right now. Now she's my potential partner? I don't know how to deal with this. Maybe I should pretend to faint. People do that right?
At this point, she can see my shock and she's starting to get worried. her brow creases in concern and suddenly puts her forehead against mine.
"are you okay? you're not sick are you?"
I can feel my face heat up. Shut up, it's not out of embarrassment, I'm just overwhelmed. She pulls back her head and at that moment, I look up and my eyes lock with her.
My mind is exploding I think.
good news though guys, I don't have to pretend to faint anymore.
...
By the time I woke up, I was alone in a carraige, that's was slowly trotting off towards somewhere. I could see Lafia steering the carraige. she doesn't seem to have notice that I was awake. Looks like I have at least a little time.
how do I do this... open screen? command list open? system start-
*system start. Tutorial unfinished, does host wish to start tutorial?*
Okay I see... yes?
*host sounds unsure, is host sure?*
Oh wow, what a cheeky bastard this system. Yes I want to start.
*System Tutorial started*
*Welcome!*
*Host stats:
Charisma: 20
Strength: 9
Stamina: 10
Agility: 14
Dexterity: 16
Intelligence: 8
Wisdom: 4
Health: 30/30
Mana: 1/1
Potential Partner:
Lafia (??? Ranked)
Potential Partner Points: 5
Okay, I see. Most of the Main Screen is actually pretty standard. The main difference is the potential partner (pp) and the potential partner points (ppp). what are those?
*potential partners are potential partners of the host. Points are earned as certain scenarios with the PP are passed. The more difficult the scenario, the more PPP earned. Would host like an example?*
Umm yeah, I think an example would help.
*Starting Scenario. Starting Lafia route*
Oh son of-
"Oh you're awake! You really worried me back then when you suddenly collapsed in front of me. I didn't mean to take you with me but I couldn't just leave you there right?"
God damn it system. I needed more time, my mind still isn't ready.
"I guess you're quite the hero then," I reply. "First you save me from certain slavery and then you took care of me afterwards." I pause for a second. "You said you saved a boy right before this, are you actually a hero? or is this all just for kicks?"
"Har har," she responds. "No, I'm not a hero, I just happened to be there." Then she puts on an indignant face. "I also saved your life. is that how you normally talk to your savior? I still don't even know your name," she pouts.
"Dean" I respond, "well, for someone who just learned my name, you're putting up with a lot." She's actually did help me a lot and I am grateful for it. "Thanks!" I say with genuine smile.
She looks embarrassed for a second and responds, "Wow I was just teasing, you got so serious there. Besides, I can't take all the credit. You must have great insticts or something. If you hadn't held out on your own before I came, it would have been too late."
*Ding*
*Lafia seems to appreciate you. 5 points awarded*
I was just about to respond. but the sudden interruption made me jump.
"Oh I'm so sorry. You just woke up! I'm sure you must be starving. I layed out some extra clothes for you, they're my fiancé's so I'm sure they'll fit you fine. I'll be in the front, you know, riding horses, so just come out when your ready!"
Looking back, she might have been waiting for me to respond with something, but she just slowly waited and closed the tarp. That poor girl. But I couldn't respond. Because in my head, a war was being waged.
*Ding* Scenario passed! *
*10 points awarded*
'Scenario passed my ass! I wanted an example, and how the fuck am I supposed to talk to anyone with God's Metalic ass Voice screaming in my ear?'
*User has volume setting set to max*
'User has volume setti- listen here you little shit. I didn't do shit. I neve- nevermind, can you just lower it? Like make it background noise man.'
*Volume set to minimu....*
'Now I can't even hear you... are you being sassy? Okay, like, make it a atleast a whisper'
*Volume set to 36%*
'yeah, okay I can deal with that... And she has a Fiance?! what do you mean potential partner? Potential partner my ass! You shitty system. You're trying to make me human garbage aren't you? Yeah well I ain't buying it.
Oh wait, I'm alone. Maybe I should get changed...