68. Life in the Data Lake: A Day in the Life of the Slaughter Variant

The Slaughter Variant wakes up from his bed in the data lake and stretches his arms, feeling the energy coursing through his veins. He sits up and rubs his eyes, trying to shake off the last remnants of sleep. As he looks around his small room, he notices the familiar screens displaying the latest news and updates from the data lake."Good morning, fellow variants," he greets his fellow clones through a mental connection. "I hope you're all ready for another exciting day in the data lake."A chorus of greetings echo in his mind, as the other variants reply to his greeting. Some are already busy possessing golems to complete various tasks, while others are leveling up and improving their skills.The Slaughter Variant gets up from his bed and walks towards the large screen in his room, eager to catch up on the latest news. He watches in awe as the screen displays highlights of Nytri's fight with the Dread Monarch insect queen. It is truly a spectacle to behold, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of pride at Nytri's victory.Feeling refreshed and ready to start his day. He takes a deep breath and exhales slowly before heading to a giant building structure that was like a dome, the size is 30 stadiums. As he walks towards it, he admires the statues of Nytri in all her combat modes and her normal mode on top of the dome.Once inside, he sees holograms of the top 20 variants and a large round desk with variants dressed as receptionists. The center of the desk has a shelf with items on it, mostly skills that the variants can buy. The Slaughter Variant approaches one of the receptionists and greets him with a nod. They hand him a shelf with various items, mostly skills, that he purchased to improve his abilities."Thank you," he says, as he scans the shelf for any skills that catch his eye.He then proceeds to the first floor, which is filled with many training arenas. The variants are training and sparring with each other, each using their unique skills and abilities. The Slaughter Variant heads towards one of the arenas where a group of variants are gathered, and he greets them with a wave."Good morning, everyone," he says."Morning, Cuel," one of them reply.They continued to spar and train together for a while, with the Slaughter Variant showcasing his specialty in slaughter, which earns him the victory.Afterwards, he heads to the second floor, where the capsule room is located. Variants would enter the capsules and go through simulations to see how they would react in various situations. The Slaughter Variant goes to one of the capsules and enters it, putting on the breathing mask as the liquid fills the capsule.In the simulation, he finds himself in a dark alley, surrounded by unknown enemies. He quickly assesses the situation and decides to use his slaughter skills to take them down. The simulation ends, and the Slaughter Variant emerges from the capsule, feeling satisfied with his performance.On the third floor, he encounters another variant by the counter, and they engage in small talk."Hey, Cuel, how's your day going so far?" the variant ask. When he arrives at the counter, he greet the receptionist variant, "Good morning, Blaze. How's everything today?""Everything's going great, Cuel," Blaze replies with a smile. "What brings you here today?""I'm here to buy a ticket," Slaughter say, holding out his hand with the required number of points. Blaze nods and hands him a ticket."Nice! I'm still working on getting enough achievements for mine," the other variant says."Don't worry, you'll get there eventually. Keep grinding," the Slaughter Variant encourages him.As Slaughter heads back to his room, he meets another variant, "Hey, Bonecrusher, what are you up to today?""Just practicing my skills," Bonecrusher says, holding up his fists. "I want to level up as much as I can."Slaughter nods in agreement, "Yeah, me too. I've got a lot of work to do before I can leave the data lake and join the fight outside."Bonecrusher chuckles, "Same here. It's tough work, but it's worth it in the end."After purchasing the ticket, the Slaughter Variant goes back to his room, where the receptionist variants come and build a capsule for him. He inserts his ticket and registers his name, and an egg in the bunker on the nursery level lights up. As he waits for his body to form, he thinks about his journey since arriving in the realm of monsters. All he had to do is let his body form, and he can hatch.Since coming to the realm of monsters, the variants had been taking forms that looked more like Nytri in her berserk state, that is, 2- to 3-meter-tall humans but with monster features. They have been aiding in the building of the bunker and gathering resources.The Slaughter Variant hatches from his egg and stretches his newly formed body. He is excited to explore the world outside the data lake and assist in whatever tasks Nytri needs him for.He has no idea what to expect, but he is grateful for the opportunity to help Nytri, grow and level up.Once his body has formed, he leaves the bunker and heads towards the building. He greets other variants along the way, "Good morning, Destro," he says to one, who responded with a wave. "Hey, Slayer,"As he makes his way to the main area of the bunker, he sees Infant Titanosaurian, now known as Ryujin, playing with his new little sister. He couldn't help but think how cute they are together although there is a huge size difference. The slaughter variant shakes his head, trying to rid himself of such thoughts. As a variant, he isn't supposed to be capable of such emotions.He enters the bunker's main area, where he is greeted by the other variants. "Good morning, Cuel!" they called out in unison."Good morning, everyone," he replies with a nod.One of the variants, who specializes in data gathering, approaches him. "Cuel, have you heard the news about Nytri?" she asks excitedly.He raises an eyebrow. "Yes, what is it?""She's been adopted by Mama Zilla!" the variant exclaim.Slaughter Variant's eyes widen in surprise. He has heard of Mama Zilla, but he never thought he'd be connected to her in any way. "Is that so? Interesting," he says, trying to hide his excitement.Another variant, who specializes in combat, joins in the conversation. "And did you see the highlights of Nytri's fight with the Dread Monarch insect queen? She was amazing!"Slaughter Variant nods. "Yes, I saw it. Nytri is truly a force to be reckoned with."The other variants all agreed, and they started discussing their own achievements and goals. Slaughter Variant listened intently, taking mental notes of their strengths and weaknesses.[AU: INFOHere are some of the jobs that the variants do in and out of the data lake to gain points:In the Data Lake:1. Possessing golems to complete tasks such as resource gathering, building structures, and fighting off monsters.2. Participating in training sessions and sparring matches to improve combat skills and earn experience points.3. Completing quests and missions assigned by Nytri or other high-ranking variants to earn rewards and increase reputation.4. Crafting and enhancing weapons, armor, and other equipment to gain bonuses and improve combat effectiveness.5. Collaborating with other variants to solve complex problems and achieve mutual goals.6. Developing new skills and abilities by purchasing them from the skill shelf on the ground floor.Outside of the Data Lake:1. Assisting in the construction and maintenance of the bunker and other infrastructure in the realm of monsters.2. Engaging in resource gathering and scouting missions to gather intel on potential threats or resources.3. Defending the bunker and other settlements from monster attacks or other dangers.4. Supporting Mama Zilla and other high-ranking monsters in their efforts to protect the realm of monsters and maintain balance.5. Helping to train and mentor new variants to improve their combat and survival skills.6. Engaging in diplomacy and negotiation with other factions or monsters to achieve peaceful coexistence and avoid unnecessary conflicts.These are just some examples, as the variants are a diverse group with many different skills and abilities, and they are always seeking new ways to improve and contribute to the realm of monsters.- In the data lake, the variants can possess golems to complete tasks. To do this, they first go to the main hall of the Central building, where they can accept requests for various tasks. These requests are usually made by Nytri or her clones, and they range from simple tasks such as gathering resources to more complex ones like investigating anomalies in the DATA LAKE or Monster realm.- Once a variant accepts a request, they are guided by the receptionists to a connection capsule pod. The capsule pod is a small spherical chamber filled with a special liquid that allows the variant's consciousness to connect with the golem they will possess. The receptionist helps the variant enter the pod and sets up the connection.- As the variant's consciousness enters the golem, they can control its movements and actions to complete the assigned task. The golem is essentially a tool for the variants to use in the data lake, and possessing it is a way for them to interact with the world outside of their own consciousness.- After the task is completed, the variant disconnects from the golem and returns to their own consciousness. They can then report back to the Center and receive points for their completed task. The points they earn can be used to buy new skills or level up, allowing them to take on even more challenging tasks in the data lake.- Image of the bunker the mountain in the back is a tail just to clarify.END]