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New Origins Online

Volume 1 – The Town of Beginning, Démarrer.

Ch 9 – I Hate Spiders.

Steadily walking within the forest are two people, a man and a woman.

One enjoys their alone moments while chatting with each other.

But the other one finds it a nuisance

And had wanted to run away.

“And that is how my draconican friend was scammed by a player. HA HA HA”

We are both chatting while walking.

Rather, Kyle is the one who wants to chat.

“I don’t think he is the one at fault there.”

It is because you are distracting him so he bought the wrong pot in a hurry.

And I don’t think the seller is scamming.

Or he might be but I am not there to see it.

“Then who is at fault? Ah, the seller. If only he is an honest player then my friend would not be scammed.”

It is also his fault.

But you are the main reason.

“Ah yes…it is his fault.”

But I don’t want to point it out.

“That is right. They are the one at fault” while clenching his fist.

“If only all players are considerate and thoughtful then none will be scammed again!” while raising his hand like protesting for something.

Yes yes, you may have my appreciation for your ideals and behavior.

Though you are still the one at fault there.

Also, they can’t be changed for your own sake.

You adapt at their attitude.

Like how I did.

“So what is this quest of yours?” he asked.

Why would you want to know?

Can’t we have some privacy?

“You first”

“Ah, sorry sorry”

Don’t apologize.

“It is impolite of me to ask, so ummmm…I have two quests, subjugation and finding materials. I need to subjugate 25 large wolves while the other one requires 10 wolf pelt and 10 wolf fang.”

Killing two birds with one stone.

I should have probably done the same.

But I don’t think I have the courage to ask around.

Would I be successful in this game if I don’t do quests?

I’m having a bad vision for my future.

“Now that I have told mine, what is yours?”

It will be bad of me if I dodge this question.

He did tell me his quest after all.

“Black silk…need to get some.”

“Black silk…So you are heading to the black silk cave?”

I nodded

“I-I see….that place is f-filled with s-s-spiders….d-don’t worry I-I-I will protect you”

Are you okay?

Or rather, don’t come if you are afraid of spider.

I will appreciate it if you leave me alone.

Even though I said that, I also hate spiders.

*Sigh, Chloe would truly have problems if not for me.

“Just to remind you, that place is considered a danger zone”

“So it has strong monsters”

“Ah…yes that is part of it. Wait…do you even know danger zones?”

“A dangerous place?”

“Of course it is dangerous but what I mean is the death penalty regarding danger zones”

“No…”

……..*Grins*

I hate you

“You are hopeless aren’t you~ You should be more careful you know~ Ahem, so teacher KYLE will teach you about danger zones, my student~”

“Y…yes….teacher….”

I really hate you.

But I have to swallow my pride

If I want know more to where I am setting at.

“Ha ha ha ha. That was fun”

“Just tell me already” veins popping out.

“Alright alright. Ahem. So danger zones are places for players that are seeking thrill. Monsters there are stronger like what you said but that is not the main problem, it is the death penalty. Dying within the game will reduce your stats by 15% for 15 minutes but dying within the danger zones gives a higher reduction and longer time. There are those that take a week to wait for its duration time. Also, dying there means reduction in gold and exp. And its worst death penalty would be dropping all of your extra items. All items except the one equipped will be dropped.”

Ugh.

This is really bad and I have just accepted a quest from it.

Chloe…please answer properly when I ask you.

I hated spiders.

But I also hate the death penalty.

“So how many black silk do you need?”

…...

“….She did not specify it.”

“Is that so? Try invoking ”

So there is something like that.

“…”

~Ping~

Pending Quest

Collect Black Silk

-Collect 20x or more black silks. [ 0x ]

Reward: 7500 exp and 20 G/per turn in.

Finished Quest

None

“I see, so you need 20 black silks or more”

“You can see my quest?”

“Hmmm? It is normal for party members to see each other’s windows”

Is that so?

I have thought that the windows are meant for privacy

Like how I can’t see his and how works

But it seems that people in party can see each other’s windows.

Exchanging information with party members will be easier that way.

Let’s see if we can later see his when we have the chance.

“Unless, you have never been in a party”

“…I won’t deny that”

“You are a loner then”

“I won’t deny that also.”

“I see…”

He stares at me intently.

Why is he looking at me like that?

“Is…there a problem?”

“Huh? Ah, AHA HA HA HA. of course he got angry to that player after he learned he got scammed

-And he also got angry to me. HA HA HA HA”

Well, it is your fault.

But what is with his obvious sudden change.

He is like sad before.

And then came back to lively again.

He is like hiding something from me.

What does he sees when he sees me?

No, I should mind my own business.

“So I promised him that I will replace his potion as compensation”

So you know it’s your fault?

“He kept nagging me to replace his potions

-Even though he should be responsible of his own security. Ha ha ha”

Or not.

“W-why are you looking at me like that? It is like you just saw an ugly thing.

-I am handsome you know”

Wow.

It is true that I just saw you as a stupid person.

The ugly did not cross my mind.

Also, you are not handsome.

“You have a thick-face” (shameless)

“Huh? Did I gain weight?” He starts touching his face

No no, I meant to say that you are so shameless to say that you are handsome.

I didn’t mean to say that you are fat.

“-Wait…we are inside of a game so I can’t be that fat!”

“Stupid”

“Ughh…even you call me stupid”

“So your stupidity is already well known.

-I should have known”

“…Hey, don’t be like that. I might cry you know.”

“So, you are not only an idiot but also a child”

“I didn’t expect you to have that kind of mouth.”

“Now you know”

I too don’t know I can speak like this.

I then hasten my pace

And I also didn’t know that teasing feels this good.

A ‘Warstag’,

It’s a stag with an antler made of blades.

This one loves to charge with his antler.

I had a hard time when I face one.

It is hard to hit it while dodging.

It is fast so hitting it as soon as you dodge will not help.

So I had to dodge with a tree behind me

And make the ‘Warstag’ charge at the tree.

But I won’t need that tactics as of now.

It is right now eating contently at the grass.

It still haven’t notice us so I will silently kill it.

“Oryaaaaaaa!!”

Kyle then suddenly went out of the bush and charge at the ‘Warstag’.

“Wait!”

Urgh…

Just how stupid can you be?

I have thought that it is only in anime or tv shows that people shouts when they attack.

But to think that you are one of them.

You have just proven to me that you are truly stupid.

I then unsheathed my dagger went out of the bush.

~Brrruuuuh~

~Ping~

- ‘Warstag’ noticed ‘Kyle Ferlmon’ and now in offensive.

~Tok tok tok~

It is pawing the ground with its right hoof.

It is a signal that it will charge soon.

“Dodge it!”

“I know!”

He then sidesteps.

And dodge the charge of the ‘Warstag’.

I was at the back of Kyle when he charged at the ‘Warstag’.

Naturally, I will be charged also by the ‘Warstag’ when Kyle sidesteps.

So I jump away.

I see,

It seems I misjudge him.

He may be an idiot and stupid

But he has skills and instincts.

Although it would have still been easier to kill it while unnoticed.

I then unsheathed my dagger.

Lamenting over it won’t do anything.

And I went to his side.

“This one is hard” says Kyle.

“You have never fought one?”

“It’s my first time seeing one.”

The ‘Warstag’ takes a turn while running continuously.

It did not slow down.

“Do you know what to do?”

“I don’t what you have in mind but I have my own ways.”

And then he starts running.

Wait…facing it off?

Or probably dodge its charge and then he will try to stick his sword to the ‘Warstag’ side.

I already did that but failed.

It is too fast.

I relaxed my foot so that I can jump when it is near.

But I never had the chance to jump.

~Gachiiing~

<>

-‘Kyle Ferlmon’ blocks the attack. ‘Kyle Ferlmon’ receives ’67 damage’

-‘Kyle Ferlmon’ has 727 / 793 life remaining.

Kyle stood his ground by receiving the horn with his sword.

He is using his left hand to support his sword blade.

They are both contesting in strength by pushing each other.

“What are you doing? Hurry up and kill it.”

“Ah…Right”

I then run towards the ‘Warstag’

~Brrruuuuuh~

It tries to attack me

But Kyle holds him down.

“Unfortunately, you should only look at your opponent.”

I’m also his opponent….

“You really are an idiot.”

“Hey!”

And then I stab its head.

<>

-‘Warstag’ take the CRITICAL HIT! ‘Warstag’ received ’105 damage’

-‘Warstag’ has 65 / 170 life remaining.

After I stab it in the head, the ‘Warstag’’s balance is off set and falls down.

Kyle finishes it off.

“Doryaaaaaa!”

~Shiiiiing~

~Gwiiiii~

<>

-‘Warstag’ take the attack. ‘Warstag’ receives ’122 damage’

-‘Warstag’ has 0 / 170 life remaining.

- ‘nim’ gained 213 (+213) exp.

- ‘nim’ has 444 / 10400 for next lvl up.

-‘Kyle Ferlmon’ gained 213 ( +0 ) exp.

- ‘nim’ has 513 / 7800 for next lvl up.

It seems that I can also see Kyle’s battle records.

“What do you mean by idiot!?”

“Not too loud…I hate noise” while I cover my ears

“Also, idiot is idiot.”

“I….I know that much. I just thought that you will compliment me this time. I have been nice to you all the time you know.”

Was teasing nice?

Well you did give me some valuable information.

I guess I have been too rough with him.

“I am complimenting you”

“And how is that a compliment?” with irritated face.

“If you are wise then you should have gone in front of a tree so that when you evades the charge, the ‘Warstag’ will go straight to the tree. It has sharp blades so it will burrow its antlers to the tree’s trunk...”

“Guh…and that was supposed to be a compliment”

“...And you said earlier that you have your own ways of doing things. And you have proven that to me.”

“…What?”

“Instead of winning with wits, you used your own strength to fight it. Other people would find it scary to charge it upfront. It is not because you are brave but you are idiot enough to think it is dangerous to take its attack.”

“What I wanted to say is….your actions earlier is something idiots like you can only do those stunts.”

“…..Ah….Ah~ Is that so~ I didn’t know that you can also sweet talk~ I didn’t know you think of me that way~ You are a tsundere Nim~”

*Veins popping out.

“You idiot.”

“Is that compliment again~”

“No…I hate you.”

“What! Why do you hate me suddenly?”

“Shut up. I hate noise, idiot”

“What is with your menacing aura……”

“What?”

“I…will shut up. Women are scary~.”

After confirming that he just stood there doing nothing, I collected my loot.

~Ping~

>

-‘nim’ acquires ‘deer pelt’.

Now that I have acquired item drops,

What should I do with them?

I can sell them for Gs but there might be quests that require them.

Or it can be crafted probably.

I might as well stock them for a while until I can decide what I do to them.

“Ummm…..may I also take my own loot?”

Oh, I almost forgot about him.

“Do you need permission?”

“Ah, no. Well then… ”

I can’t see his drop loots.

I see.

So this is the reason why we need to invoke to take our loots.

At first, I thought it was made to make things easier for players

Like instead of picking up loots or cutting dragon tails.

But this is actually to make the distribution equal.

If the loots are to be left at the death spot of the monster

Then everyone will surely fight for the rare drops.

To prevent this, drops were made private and acquiring loots need invokes.

How thoughtful of them.

“Do you still hate me?” asked Kyle.

“Ah….maybe”

“Hate is not something to be in doubt you know.

-*Sigh just when I thought you are giving me a reason to be happy then you said, ‘I hate you’.”

Ah, now that I think about it.

I complimented him so that he will be happy.

But I made him sad again.

>

‘nim’ wants to trade with you. Do you want to accept it?

[ Yes ] [ No ]

“What?”

I have invoked the in my mind.

“I am just giving you another reason to be happy.

-You wanted the wolf fang right?”

“Really! Thank you! Now my quest is finished.” he grins.

“So your quest is finished after acquiring this?”

“Yeah, I just need that last wolf fang to finish my quest. .

-I have hunted past 25 wolves already.”

~Ping~

>

Do you want to trade your ‘Wolf fang’

For ‘Warstag’s antler’

[Yes] [No]

“Huh?”

“Is there…something’s wrong, nim? Or do you already have deer’s antler?”

“None…I was planning to give it away for free”

“Well, it is true that giving away items cannot be done by just handing it out to other players other than giving it out in a . But I find it unfair to receive it freely.

-I heard that using the ‘Warstag’ antler as a base for weapons can raise piercing.”

I see.

I have learned new things

Like horns can be turn to weapon.

“Or could it be…”

“What?”

“You do not know about it, do you?~ Fu fu fu fu”

“O-of course I know.”

Why does he love to tease me?

Although I like to tease him also

But still…

“Hoh…is that so~”

“I see. It seems that you do not want this wolf fang after all.”

“Gah! I am just kidding! I’m sorry I’m sorry for being too arrogant.”

He bowed down two times consecutively before kneeling down.

What is wrong with him?

This is my first time seeing a person like him.

“Fine…I forgive you.”

I then press [Yes]

~Ping~

>

Trade successful.

You have receive ‘Warstag’s antler’.

“Yehey! I have finish my quest! Thank you nim.” Raises his two hands.

He seems to be really happy.

You really are a child.

“I guess I will be travelling alone then”

“Huh?” he lowers his two hands.

“Why would that be?”

“You have finished your quest so there is no need for you to stay.”

“Ah you are right about that.

-Unfortunatey that won’t be the case”

“What? Are you coming even though you hate spiders?”

“No no no look there” He then points his index finger at his right side.

My head follows at the place where he points to.

It seems that we are near the base of a cliff.

And….. I can see a hole from its base.

Wait……

“”

~Ping~

<>

“You are already in front if the black silk cave so you won’t be travelling anymore.”

I see, I am already in front of it.

“I-if you w-want…….I-I-I can a-a-a-accompany you.”

Don’t come if you are afraid.

“No, I can do this alone”

“A-ah, is that so~ You can do it all alone~ I see~ You are strong after all~”

And who is the one who called me a newbie before.

“I’ll take my leave then~”

Just go.

You are now irritating me.

“I’ll be leaving then~”

Just go already

“I hope we meet again nim”

“I prefer not to. I hate you after all.”

“That is mean you know~ Well then”

After that, turns into a light and vanish.

Did he log out? Or used a return type item?

That doesn’t matter at all.

I have something more important thing to think about.

I then faced cave in front of me.

I did say I can do it all alone

But I am still scared to spiders.

I hate spiders.

Maybe I really shouldn’t have let him go.

No no. He will definitely tease me again

Even though he himself is scared.

*Sigh, standing here and doing nothing will accomplish nothing.

I accepted it so it’s best to finish it.

I then moved forward.

Standing near the entrance is me.

I am checking if the entrance is safe.

Although there are no abnormalities

I still feel anxious.

I am facing a spider after all.

I hope I don’t die in a cruel way.

I might have a nightmare every day.

I then went inside.

The interiors are completely dark.

If not for my light-footed class requirements

I wouldn’t be able to see within this dark cave.

After walking a little bit I saw white round balls

That is covered in black webs.

What are these?

~Crack~

Hn?

~Crack~

~Thunk~

…

No.

~Shaaa Shaaa Shaaa~

Ughh.

A black spider came out.

It must have been an egg.

But its form……so gross.

Why is it hairy?

Even its foot is hairy.

No, don’t look at me with those red eyes.

And stop moving those two fangs

It is gross to look at them…

……

Does it see me as a food?

~Shaaaa Shaaa~

I immediately pulled my dagger.

Calm down. Calm down. Calm down.

It is alone right now.

I-I can probably take care of one.

T-there won’t be any problems since it is still a baby.

Yes, there is no problem at all.

I can do this.

~Crack crack crack crack crack ~

~Shaaaa shaaaa shaaaa shaaaa shaaaa shaaaa shaaaa ~

The other eggs also hatched.

And a swarm of hairy legs are squirming all together.

And their eight red eyes are all staring at me.

My mentality might not be able to take it.

~SHAAAA SHAAAA SHAAA SHAAA~

For the first time within this game

That I run away from a monster.

~Shiiiing shiiiing shiiiiing~

~Plock plock plock~

They dispersed.

I slashed all the eggs I can see.

It is scary if they will hatch again.

So before that happens I broke all of them before they come out.

It seems eggs and babies are the one mostly seen near the entrance.

In reality, parents are the one roaming near the cave entrance

So that they can protect their children.

But for the games, it is different; the one being protected is the players.

By reversing the order, beginners can now haul loots easier.

It will be safe for them without encountering strong opponents.

If they wanted a stronger opponent then they just have to proceed to the next floor.

It is a good thing that killing ‘Black Silk Egg’ will also drops some black silk.

I have smashed a hundreds of egg already just to acquire 20 black silk.

They also drop eggshells, yolk, mucus and spider fang.

Mostly are eggshells though. Every egg drops one.

What are the chances to acquire black silk from baby spider?

I do not know.

I outrun them.

I’m an assassin after all so I’m speedy enough.

Reason?

My mind can’t handle them.

They are too gross.

Time to pack things up.

Let’s hope that my last two black silk is within this batch

So that I can go home already.

~Ping~

>

-‘nim’ has acquired ’7x Eggshells’

-‘nim’ has acquired ‘4x Yolk’

-‘nim’ has acquired ‘3x Black silk’

-‘nim’ has acquired ‘3x Mucus’

-‘nim’ has acquired ‘2x Spider fang’

-‘nim’ has acquired ‘Black silk eggling’

Three black silk means I have finished the quest with additional 20 G bonus.

This is a good haul.

I am so lucky.

And then I notice a new item which is my first to acquire it.

Black silk eggling?

So there is also a drop like this.

It seems to be rare.

Will it fetch a good price?

Probably a quest item

Or a craft material.

It is too early for me to determine.

So I will tuck it to my storage for now.

I will look at it at my guide book later.

Now, time to log out.

~Ping~

>

You are within a . Logging out will leave your character to this place. During this time, monsters can attack your character freely. You can log out and log in but you will remain at the same place.

Do you still want to log out?

[Yes] [No]

Kyle………you have one job…

How can you forget to explain about log out in danger zone…

I really should have declined it

Or just have abandoned the quest.

I then open my game clock.

I just have to get out of the cave and then log out.

It is already 5 pm so my parents should be at home by now.

My mom will probably get angry.

It will be an hour of scolding again.

 And worst would be ban to play for a week.

Now which one is worst?

Ground to play

Or death penalty?

Probably ground to play.

(…..I want to continue our friendship)

…To suddenly remember my declaration to Chloe

Is unfair.

I better hurry up and deliver these black silks to Chloe.

And when I am about to go back,

I heard the familiar sounds.

And I do not like it.

~Shaaaa shaaaa~

An army of black hairy spiders are all staring at me.

They keep staring and staring with their red eyes.

Almost like they haven’t eaten for a week and see a food in front of them.

They…..have blocked the way I know.

I might get lost if I take a detour.

~Shaaaa shaaa~

A detour sounds good.

~SHAAAAA~

With that shout as a cue we all started running.

I keep on running and running.

I do not know where I am anymore and as where I had run to.

But what I only want is to get away from them.

Because I’m an assassin, I am starting to lose them.

But I can still hear their cries so I keep running.

Another fork path appeared

And I don’t have the luxury to choose so I just picked one

And hopes for the best.

I keep on running and running until there is nowhere to run.

The path I took is a dead end.

~Shaaa shaaaa~

I can hear their voices getting nearer.

But I have nowhere to run to.

'So in the end, I will be fighting them'

I am about to pull out my dagger when a notification pops out.

~Ping~

>

Requirements:

-Light footed class or tailor.

-‘Sewing’ lvl 5 or more.

You have met all the requirements to have the job of ‘Black Widow’

The place starts to crumble

And then the wall that was blocking my path splits into.

A new path emerges.

It is a little bit suspicious and it scares me to enter.

~SHAAAAA~

But I am more scared to the one following me

So I entered the new path at once.

When I entered, it starts to crumble again.

The place where I entered has closed.

Locking me inside.

No no no.

I started hitting the walls.

Although it separated me from the spiders

This place is a new area I don’t know.

Finding the exit might be harder.

“Greetings….young adventurer.”

An old woman voice greets me.

Naturally, I face her.

She is covered in black cloak

Even her face is covered by her hood.

“Child….you..have entered…..the halls of….the Black Widow.....”

A hidden job?

Now that I remember,

The notification says that I have acquired all the requirements to trans job.

But have no time to read it all.

“Do you want….to…. become a …Black Widow and…live like the spiders….”

…I hate spiders.