Matheo First Battle

I sprang from my seat and hastened to my computer to start it. He shouted out to me with excitement, "Dragonheart! Don't forget to grab your nerve gear, the game is about to start soon!" 

Scanning the room for my nerve gear, I locate it on the kitchen table. "Just a moment while I get it," I uttered, striding towards the kitchen table. Meanwhile, Luca began booting up the game on his laptop. "Great, see you in the game," he uttered, reclining and placing the nerve gear on his head. I strode to the other sofa and plunked down, pulling up the GWO website. 

^Servers are functioning and operational.^

"Alright, let's create an account." I proceed to set up an account and link my nerve gear to my laptop. I encounter a brief delay as the opening sequence loads before I can start the game. 

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I uttered in amazement upon discovering that the money I earned in the game could be used in the real world too. "Right, let's get into the game now," I exclaimed, pressing the launch button and putting on my nerve gear. 

"Welcome Matheo this will also be your name in game, what type of attribute do you want to invest in you have 10 points to start with." The voice said to me, I was contemplating constructing a guardian construct this time. I decided to be a more reliable shield and invest in defensive capabilities as a leader to ensure the people in my guild are safeguarded. Consequently, I put my resources into these attributes and maintained this approach.

*Health - 5 points

*Armour - 3 Points 

*Power - 2 Points 

The voice thanked me for selecting my starting attributes then I heard a resounding scan and a vivid burst of light. The voice continued to inform me that my character was formed in a way that kept my real-life appearance in the virtual game world. I exclaimed in anticipation, "I'm ready to form a guild!" A giant flag materialize from the ground, an empty space in its centre, and the voice asked me, "What will be the title of your guild?". To which I responded, "Dragonheart". At the very centre of the flag, the words 'Dragonheart' were inscribed. 

"Welcome to Guild World Online"

"It's too bright." I struggled to open my eyes, as the sunlight streamed down upon me. Eventually, I managed to open my eyes and found myself standing in the midst of a grassy field atop a mountain. "Wow, this world is stunning," I exclaimed, gazing down the mountainside. I stood on the peak, surrounded by cascading waterfalls. "Alright, how does this work?" I extended my arm forward, uttering, "Status open." Following that, a hub materialized, revealing all my initial stats. 

Name: Matheo Dragonheart

Race: Human

Rank:0 

Guild Dragonheart: Guild Master

Health: 125 

Power: 16

Defence 19

M.Power: 10

M.Defence: 16

Agility: 5

Luck: 5

"Starting stats aren't too shabby," I remarked as I closed the status bar. "Alright, I need to locate Luca and invite him to the guild." Scanning my surroundings to determine the right direction. As I walk down the mountain, I see someone fighting small wolf type creators.

*Low-Cutter Skill*

 *Black smoke Skill*

 *Low-Cutter Skill*

Luca executed a swift slash, cutting upward from the low ground, striking the wolf on his left side. Retreating, he simultaneously tossed a smoke bomb onto the ground. Confused by the initial attack, the wolf fell victim to the smoke bomb, and an explosion enveloped it in black smoke. As Luca landed on the ground, he swiftly advanced, slashing the monsters from the ground upwards, resulting in the wolves' demise. Sheathing his blade, he turned back towards me. "You finally made it, Dragonheart. I was waiting for you, man." 

Closing the distance, I express my gratitude, "Thanks for waiting, buddy," with a smile. His gaze fixed on me, he explained, "I'm currently in stand-by mode as I wanted to join your guild. I have three more hours before they destroy my character. Can you please invite me to the guild before time runs out?"

  *Invite Send*

 ...

 *Invite accepted* 

"Great, I'm saved!" he exclaimed with a relieved voice.

  *Grrrr*

"Whoa, Dragonheart, I don't think we're prepared for that, it's a Level 5 Boar," he cautioned. "Nah, leave this one to me. After all, this will be my first battle in this world," I responded with confidence. 

Matheo gripped his sword, the anticipation of battle coursing through him. The Boar charged with surprising speed, tusks aimed to strike. Reacting swiftly, Matheo raised his shield to deflect the incoming attack. The clash of steel against tusks echoed through the forest.

 *Counter Slash Skill*

Seizing the moment, Matheo countered with a precise slash, aiming for the Boar's flank. The beast recoiled, enraged and determined. The duo engaged in a dance of blades and tusks, Matheo's shield proving invaluable in parrying the Boar's relentless assaults.

As the battle intensified, Matheo strategically circled the Boar, searching for an opening. The Boar, however, proved cunning, occasionally feinting to test Matheo's defenses. Each clash sent sparks flying, adding a cinematic touch to the intense encounter.

 *Special Skill: Shield Bash* 

 *Triple slash Skill*

With a sudden burst of energy, Matheo unleashed a special skill—Shield Bash. He slammed his shield into the Boar, stunning it momentarily. Capitalizing on the opportunity, Matheo executed a powerful combo, striking the Boar with precision. The creature staggered, weakened but far from defeated.

The Boar, fueled by its last reserves of strength, charged one final time. Matheo, undeterred, raised his shield high, intercepting the attack. With a swift counterstrike, he delivered the finishing blow, bringing down the Level 5 Boar.

 *25 EXP Earned*

 *You leveled up*