TASK UPGRADE
Ariel Sebastian took a break for ten minutes. She was preparing for the last workout and her peculiar prize of 50 v01d credits. She was tempted to be arrogant but decided to wait until after the strenuous exercises.
Ariel Sebastian has two hands on the floor, in a straight line, with her foot toes on the floor. There, the exercise began. A thousand push-ups She silently counted.
1... 8... 50... 120
At 120 pushups, the horror began. Ariel Sebastian felt she was courting a handsome death reaper. If she were to die, it would be sad headline news.
580... 621...
Her veins and muscles were stiff and shaking. Those shaking hands will put so many vibrators to shame.
765... 888... 893
The total sweat gland fluids in her body were alarmingly low. She was so desperate for a little bit of energy that she was willing to make a deal with the devil. It was a pity that the devil was not interested in making such a purchase.
970... 990... 995
Her eyes had turned into a natural kaleidoscope. All kinds of spiral infinite quantum were on display. She was struggling to keep pace.
998... 999... 1000. Haa! A thousand pushups were completed. Ariel Sebastian was huffing.
[1000 Pushups are completed]
[You gained 50 v01d credits.]
That is it. The final notification she heard before succumbing to eternal darkness. Snoring loudly.
….
She woke up in the wee hours of the night because of muscle pain. She surveys her surroundings.
"Ew! My body hurts. Sleep will be a costly luxury I cannot afford tonight."
"Ehn! I am in my bed. This is not v01d space."
[System Alert: V01D is undergoing reconstruction. Resources saved for billions of years are being used. V01D services are not accessible except at the V01D training center. The V01D training center and the divine library will only be accessible for five hours per day.
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Hint: All V01D services will be accessible infinitely, 24/7 hours a day, after the upgrade of V01D space.
Please exercise patience.]
["Hey, dear, your body is exhausted. To replenish your body, consume milk and nutrition pack."]
"Really, you are not playing the wretched villain role?"
"You swapped quickly for a saint," murmured the outright tired Ariel Sebastian.
Ignoring Arvina while thinking if there are changes in her body. She remembered that V01D was her companion system. So, she can follow the traditional E-novel method of calling out 'STATUS to check her information. Mentally, Ariel Sebastian called...
'Status'
She was just checking it out. E-novels exaggerated the legendary invisible brain-computer interfaces of their systems. Arvina Sebastian should not be different, right?
"It works"
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Status
Name: Ariel Sebastian
Age: 15 years
Genetic ability: None (150 lifespans)
Race: Human
Soul: An above-average soul due to genetic treatments when the host was young.
Supernatural cells: hyperactive cells.
ST (stem cells unevolver) - 100%. Extremely healthy.
BC (brain cells - V01D Augmentation) - 101% A living calculator.
Neuron activated: 81% A super genius among geniuses.
DNA: Sebastian's gene-locked warrior trait.
Bones: Slightly enhanced calcium skeleton
Spirit soul: None
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V01D credit: 50 void credits
Time to evolve: 85 hours, 34 minutes, and 28 seconds.
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"There are changes to my brain cells and neurons. These are massive upgrades."
"My neurons are not 100%. Does that mean I would be fast to respond to dangers? Well, I surpassed a lot of average humans."
"V01D credits... What can I purchase with my v01d credits?"
[Detected queries from host]
[So many services require V01D credits but are inaccessible for the period of this upgrade. The only accessible service is the divine library and V01D training center.]
[Detected V01D credits...
The first floor of the divine library is open.
Access fee: 10 V01D credits. This price will not apply to tasks or missions.]
"Yep! Systems will be systems... Protagonists of systems novels emphasize the blackened heart of all systems. I am now the legendary living proof of such meticulous writing. I see my hard-earned v01d credits getting wickedly stolen soon," sobs Ariel Sebastian.
Indeed, Ariel Sebastian predicted well. There won't be mercy for all system users when currencies are involved.
"Arvina, you are enacting the 'easy to spend. Hard to obtain' policies, right", fiercely staring at the energy lady having thoughts to turn her to nutrient supplements.
Arvina quickly guessed her thoughts. She hurriedly defended herself: ["Homegirl, calm down. Drop the ugly thoughts. This is not my doing."]
"..."
Ariel Sebastian said nothing, but her arrogant, "I do not believe" expression suggested that she should keep up the deception.
["I know... You don't believe me, but let me explain. That is the handiwork of the creator's gift. I am totally powerless against it. It's called DIVINE ORACLE."]
"Huh!"
'What is Arvina rambling on?' Ariel Sebastian flashes Arvina a weird look.
["You don't get it. Do you think I am strong enough to build a world? Have a wide network of books and knowledge stockpiled in the DIVINE LIBRARY. Those services are not my doings?"]
["That is the DIVINE ORACLE, who merged with my source core. Taking over the duties of assigning missions, tasks, punishments, and more. Do your best and complete the entity tasks."]
She understood little of what Arvina was babbling. Ariel Sebastian was deadbeat not to linger on the topic.
"Oh! That's a lot of information," lamented Ariel Sebastian.
"No wonder I had that feeling of doom if I had failed. Point to notes, and I have noted it." Ariel Sebastian made sure to save the information in her emergency subconscious memory.
"Whatever, Let me grab some nutrients and milk to supplement my body before I retire for the night."
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4:30 am, the following morning
Zzz! Zzzz!! Zzzzz!!!
Giliiiing gillling... Ring, ring the unknown alarm.
Ariel Sebastian was sleeping deeply when an alarm rang. Ah, the enemy of good sleep!
Awakes...
Ariel Sebastian's eyes opened. She was awoken by a sudden, nasty alarm. She was certain she hadn't set an alarm. So, why did a strange alarm ring?
'Wait! This is not my alarm tone. Haa! Whoever it is… Heaven knows someone will be put to misery this early morning.'
She was in for a shock. Fate decides to play a cruel joke on her.
[Host consciousness will be transported to the V01D training center to begin her daily exercises.]
[Prepare in 3... 2... 1]
"Noooo..."
Shua!
The V01D training center,
"ooo, I still want to sleep. My body and mind are not yet awake."
Zttttttt...
[This should awaken the host body and mind.]
She was shocked and was stunned silly. Her body, brain, nerves, and whatever she was made up of became 120% fully awakened. The injustice she received. She forgot to mention it.
Four hours later,
Ariel Sebastian was done with the hellish exercises. Surprisingly, no one disturbed her exercises.
[An analysis has been made. Conclusions are drawn. You are a fast learner...]
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
Having a bad feeling. Something terrible is brewing.
Zttttt...
[An outstanding student is a good listener.]
'That is it. My freedom of speech is being grounded. I have no voice of my own. Arvina helped me out. My instinct is seriously warning me that I am in for a deep sh*t of trouble.'
[First strike:
You should be aware that your soul is linked to my core. A third strike and you will enjoy hellish punishment.]
'...'
Only a brainless idiot will continue arguing with the ruthless system. Ariel Sebastian has to swallow whatever complaint and diligently listen to the overbearing system.
[A training module has been drafted.]
'What the f*ck?! Are the daily exercises not enough?'
V01D decided to ignore her rambling. While Ariel Sebastian receives a surprise notification.
[Training modules have been added to your existing tasks.]
[System Alert: REACH INITIAL STAGES
Reach the Initial stages of these skills
Aikido: An ancient Japanese martial arts style focused on redirecting the attack away from you. Aikido concentrates on throwing, joint locks, traditional Japanese weapons, etc.
Aikijujitsu: An ancient sub-genre of Jujutsu. In contrast to Jujutsu, Aikijujitsu focuses more heavily on blending with the opponent, moving joint locks, and other esoteric principles.
Angampora: An ancient Sri Lankan martial art that focuses on unarmed combat, grappling, weapons, and pressure points.
Araki Ryu: An ancient Japanese martial art focused on traditional Japanese weapons such as the sword, spear, staff, etc.
Bartitsu: An ancient English martial art that combines boxing, cane fighting, jujutsu, etc. Emphasizing the revival of this martial art.
Karate: An ancient Japanese martial arts style focused on punches, hand/elbow strikes, knee strikes, and kicks.
LINE: An ancient close-quarters combat system, derived from various martial arts.
To be completed within 31 working days.
Holographic energy Tutors and live, legendary videos are now available.
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Punishment: Deducts 2000 V01D credits and electro-therapy every day until you complete the task.
Reward: 1000 V01D credits
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'What shitty task is this?'
'Arvina... Do you fail to remind V01D that I am a girl and not an uncivilized fight maniac? Why will it upgrade the hellish exercises to version II?'
"But... Woah! Are these the legendary lost ancient skills?"
"Hahaha, I will be overpowered."
["So, you are an uncivilized fight maniac."]
"You just don't understand?"
["I really pity you, girl. You are in for hell."] Arvina shakes her head in pity.
"Ha-ha, you are jealous. It's written all over you."
Singing happily
'Going to be overpowered. x3'
["Haa! Please, make sure you are alive at the end of the training sessions."]
Beating her chest in a no-nonsense pose...
"This session can't kill me. It will only overpower me."
"Bring it up, V01D"
[Host training sessions start at dusk today.]
"Ha-ha, even you... I-is scared of my talent?"
"Okay, I have 100 v01d credits. I need access to the divine library."
[It's advisable to keep your V01D credits for dusk training sessions.]
"Uh! Okay."
[Your understanding is appreciated.]
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