BRAGR) Securing A Base Part 1

“Fine! But remember, you are mine.” Angel’s pouty lip was a bit too cute, so I couldn’t help but lean in to kiss her, but just before our lips touched….

“Master, I will be cleaning the house, so please rest well.” Hilde burst into the room and made an announcement before leaving once again.

“Never mind. Return her back from where she came!” I once more had to settle Angel down before we could log back into game.

The two quests Angel had to do were fairly simple so I did not keep her company for them. My main goal at this time was securing a base of operations. With how things were at this time, it would only be a matter of time before others began trying to power level.

[Name]: Zoe

[Race]: Demon

[Level]: 23

[Health]: 400/400

[Mana]: 390/390

[Stats]

[Strength]: 28

[Dexterity]: 29

[Intelligence]: 29

[Vitality]: 30

[Mind]: 29

[Charisma]: 28

[Skills]

[Sword Mastery]: 50/99

[Magic]: 1/99

[Shadow Step]: 1/99

[Unique Skills]

[Shadow Mimic]: 1/99

[Natures Embrace]: 3/99

[Chrono Step]: 1/99

[Chrono Domain]: 1/99

[Elite Golem Creation]: 1/99 [Slots: 1/3]

[?????]: 1/9999

Defense: 10

My stats had stagnated since I have been trying to get things settled so my main goal once Angel finished her quests was to run dungeons. But we first had to make our way back to Erune in order to pick up her father and help him level. The dungeon in question was Balder’s Crypt. It was an undead-type dungeon, but the drops from the bosses were quite good. The trick with dungeons was how fast you could clear them. As Angel and I raised our level, we should be able to become powerful enough to speed run the dungeons once we gather some gear from it.

With nothing to do on my end except to find a base of operations, I left town and made my way toward the north. If I was not wrong, there should be a piece of land here with an abandoned house. It was a small place, but it would make for a good base since it was right on the path to the dungeon.

If I were to use this place to craft and sell potions, it would make for a good spot. But to set up shop and to keep people from being able to take the house from me was nothing more than me needing to kill whoever came. But with those who would be hired soon by Angel’s father and how fast things were taking off in the real world, the need for low-level items will be huge, and profit will soon take over.

With this thought in mind, I sent Angel a message: “Angel, when we log out next, ask your father to hire the farmers as soon as possible. We will need them in the coming days. Potions will end up being sold for hundreds of dollars in real-world cash soon.”

“Got it. I am currently in the middle of the first quest. I will contact you when I am done.” Angel replied. I couldn’t help but smile. The girl was really working hard.

“Okay. If you need me, let me know. I will come running.” I sent one last message, which was quickly replied to.

 “I know. =)” Looking at the emoji made me smile even more.

After a few hours, I finally arrived at the house in question. It was a small cottage covered in overgrowth. In my dreams, it had become a shopping zone where many players would set up stalls, but only one organization was in control of the cottage itself. The land around it was also under their control, which meant players at to pay a fee if they wished to set up stalls there.

The fee was kept low, and the spot was very well-liked among new players. Other smaller organizations would also jump into the mix and sell some of their goods. As I was lost in thought, a voice suddenly entered my mind. “Master, a package has arrived. I took it in.”

“Wha!? Hilde?? How come I can still talk to you while in game?” I had never had a golem before, and Hilde was much more than a normal golem. So, having her speak to me so suddenly almost made me jump out of my skin.

“Master, I am your loyal servant who will wait on you from morning to night. I will be taking care of your every need, from dressing you and bathing…”

“Okay, I understand that! Just answer my question.” I was starting to feel maybe I should send the crazy maid back.

“I was summoned by you, which links us together. So mental communication is something that is possible. I would not be considered Master’s most important Maid whom she would never send back if I could not do something as simple as send you a mental message through our link,” Hilde replied. But why does it sound like she can read my mind?

“I can not read your mind, Master.”

“…. Hilde…” I called out to her.

“Yes, master?”

“No reading my mind ever again.”

“Understood Master.”

“Who is the package from? And who is it too?”

“It is from Mortal Inc. And has your name on it, Master.” A package from the game company… Why would they send me a package?

“Set it aside for now and monitor it. If you see anything funny with it, destroy it. If not, I will open it when I get back.” I had to take precautions. I never once received anything in the mail from the company in my dreams, so I have no idea what this is all about.

“Understood, Master.”