[SP-F1] <<Earning a Living>>

[Hekima 0]

Hekima sighed. Work sounded like something awful to her. Yet, she knew that she would have to get to work if she was going to become a unique, strong individual of the new generation of Sword Art Online. The veterans were all tired. They had done well to reach the fourteenth level but the front lines are facing more and more deaths. This calls upon the new generation to become a strong generation and defeat the next few floor bosses until they force difficulty and the new generation after that would set over. Time was a limit. In this game, the more time you spend, the better off you will be. The more you spend in the fields and the less you spend in bars and taverns guarantees you more skill points and hence, more power. Power that Hekima strives for. Here, she would go ahead and take her third step forwards towards that power she so desired. And hence, not only will she become a strong tank, she will also become a great performer. A performer of utmost grace and imitation. This was her duty here and now, she will strive for this quest. She will finish it and earn the right to an instrument, the violin... Something that she had played for quite a long time now. Now, it was her time to shine, her time to take the spotlight of the performing world and her time to make everyone's ears stand up in delight after hearing her classical and anime music. 

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And hence, she walked on, swaying her arms in the air like a majestic violin player at the finest. Although times might be difficult in the game of Sword Art Online, music is still something that everyone appreciates... Especially calming music. Through the night, what better way than to perform in front of other players and calm their hearts to settle for the night. Perhaps it was past memories that had brought her back to the ways of a violinist player, or perhaps it was the path to her reputation as the graceful tank. Nevertheless, she will try her hardest to be a great musician and a great tank at the same time. Perhaps it was fate that has brought her to this path because she knew fully well that this profession was possibly the worst profession out there to choose from. Yet, her passion for music, both piano and violin was way too much to distract her from the other professions. Maybe this will be her downfall... If so, so be it, she has no regrets for choosing the path of music.

[Hekima 0]

Hekima had heard of a place called the Aincrad Studios where famous old NPC musicans were recreated and placed into within the game. Their home is this studio. Hekima expected to see many different artists such as Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and maybe even poor Beethoven. Indeed, she had read about the place from within the town beforehand and found it very interesting. It was a great place for a player to learn how to play music and for a prodigy such as she, learning how to play the violin again should be no problem. The only problem was... She didn't only want to play the violin. She wanted to use different types of music and recreate both peaceful and intense music. That is her passion and her passion shall remain unfaded. Indeed, she was going to be a well-rounded musician of the world of Aincrad. Her main instrument, the violin but with a full range of instruments for her to use, she will definitely become the woman that people look to when they think of public performance.

[Hekima 0]

Soon, Hekima walked into the Aincrad Studios to find that the main halls were empty of players. She had honestly expected lots of players to be here to learn of this program's music. Yet, when she walked into the shop, she almost jumped up as she saw that no one was here. Sure, she was well aware that this was not a popular profession to choose from as there really isn't much you can do with it. There isn't a path that really leads anywhere with this profession but out of all the professions, Hekima thought that this profession was probably the funnest out of all the different professions out there. All the other professions helped the player grow but to Hekima, she didn't need a profession to help her grow. Instead, a profession was more like a hobby to her. If she goes somewhere with the profession, then so be it, if not, she plays for her own enjoyment.

[Hekima 0]

Hekima sat down, noticing that no one around when she heard music coming from upstairs. As she listened carefully, she realized that it wasn't the classical music that she had expected to hear. Actually, it was rather the opposite. Indeed, she was very familiar with these music... Because every single song that appeared into her ears, she realized that they were all anime related songs... Each one occurred in an anime at some point. With a smile, Hekima looked back, realizing that someone was walking down from the stairs and with one glance, she recognized the ancient face. It was Bach, musician prodigy. Extraordinary musician and here he was... Standing in front of her.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

Hekima was stunned to see Bach in this game. Indeed, she had already known what the man looked like from the numerous "History of Music" games that she used to read for fun even though the font was pretty much the same as New Times Roman 6 on a nowadays Word Document. Yet, Hekima read one of those books each week and ended up finishing the whole series of books before the next week arrived. When was this? When she was about six or something? Yeah, it was a brilliant time of her life when she tried her hardest to seek out knowledge. Now, she was going to use that knowledge to seek out power in this game.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

Hekima smiled as she saw the mouths of the artist move. Indeed, she respects the man greatly and she considered him one of the most amazing musicians in the world despite the fact that he died with poverty. Despite this fact, there was no doubt that he was one of the world's greatest musicians. Or was that Mozart? She thought, already forgetting some of the things that she read. You know.... If that book used bigger font... I would've probably paid attention more. She thought and soon, redirected her attention to Bach. After conversing with the gifted musician, Hekima soon walked upstairs where she was immediately intrigued by the amount of expensive... Glorious musical instruments. This was what Hekima wanted her studio to be... And even though it might be hard for her to grind to this spot, she knew that to be unique player, she needed a method to be known and at the moment, the only option was for her to involve herself with music. 

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

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Hekima, after obtaining Bach's approval, went ahead to the wall and picked up golden violin from the wall. Indeed, soon, after holding the expensive instrument for two minutes, she began to feel the feeling that she usually got when she touched an instrument. With a smile and a wave of instincts, she placed the instrument on her chin and began to play. At first, she didn't know what to play but soon, she realized that she was rusty and needed a warm-up. Immediately, she began to play possibly the hardest scales ever written. The name was c sharp minor and yet, despite her rust, she was able to play the scale perfectly with absolutely no mistake.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

However, before Hekima could begin to play a piece that she liked, she was taken to the piano by Bach, her new musical mentor. Of course, Hekima was never really the best piano player. In fact, she had never really played the piano before in her entire life. She was about to complain to Bach but soon, the man insisted that she felt the keyboard. With a sigh, Hekima looked down at the grand piano and allowed her hands to move smoothly through the white and black keys as if she had already known how to play the piano. Music flew freely through the air and immediately, Bach jumped up in excitement. Apparently, she had musican's gift, able to play anything as long as they had experience with it and learning a new instrument was hilariously easy for her from what she heard from Bach. Maybe... Maybe I should change my career path once I get out of this game.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

Soon, Bach informed Hekima on what she can do as a performer, what she should wear and other information that Hekima had already known. Basically, musicians must be on the stage with their hands held high in pride. No matter how intimidating the audience was, she must remain natural and even if she messed up, she must not show emotion and continue. However, emotions were critical to a performance. During a minor piece, one must be sad and during a major piece, one must be cheerful. That is the way of a musican. Music is acting... Bach smiled after finishing talking and informing Hekima of all the basics. Now, a musician must earn money not just from performances... And this is where recordings come from. Yet, the recording requires materials to make and one must gather materials from mobs and other sources. Hence, without hesitation, Bach sent Hekima to go seek materials for the rest of the day and by then, she will have completed the quest and earned the title of performer as well as the ability to open a shop.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

Hekima walked onto the starting field. There it reeks of dead boars and dead meat. Indeed, it was the place where most players stay in order to fight boars. Of course, Hekima was one of those players. Believe it or not, she had actually never been in combat before and this was her first time. There was a first time for everything... After this, she was bound to be able to fight like a naturalist... or at least... Tank like a naturalist. Fighting by herself would be easy... But when fighting with others, life might become difficult as she would have to concern for other people's health. She did not like that aspect of this game yet the key to success was teamwork. "Will you look at that? A boar." She exclaimed, pulling out her basic war hammer with absolutely zero enhancements. This might take a while. She decided, knowing full well that she had absolutely no damage at all.

Spoiler

 

Level 3
Health: 12/12

Damage: 2
Accuracy: 0
Evasion: 0
Damage Mitigation: 27
Paralyze: 1
Regen: 3
Thorns: 2

Skills:
One-Handed War Hammer|Rank 1

Mods:

Equipment:
Starter One-Handed War hammer
Heavy Leggings (3X Regen)
Heavy Chest plate (2X Damage Mitigation, 1X Paralyze)
Golden Shield (1X Damage Mitigation, 2X Thorns)

 

 

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

ID: 52710
BD: 9
MD: 4

Hekima took a deep breath. She was about to make the first move that she will ever take in the world of Sword Art Online. Yet, she was courageous. Although this was technically her first combat experience... She had fought a rock before and from that, she was sure that she could land a few hits if not all the hits. Plus, she would have to mostly rely on mobs to attack her for her thorns to damage them then to actually be dealing damage herself. This time, she was able to strike the boar, landing damage. Unfortunately, the mob had missed its attack and hence, she was unable to test her new gear that she had bought from donations of a kind, pink haired lady of beauty.

HP LIST:
Hekima: 12/12
   Energy: 2 (-1)
Boar: 5/6 (2 Damage + 1 Critical - 2 Mitigation = 1 Damage)
   Damage: 3
      Mitigation: 2

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

ID: 52712
BD: 7
MD: 8
CD: 7
LD: 2

Hekima smiled. The boar seemed to have waken up. And finally as well. However, it might already be too late as Hekima had already dealt the crucial first damage to it. The first damage was always the most crucial one as it is the one that damages the opposition the most because once the first hit was made, you immediately have the upper hand. Here, Hekima struck once more with her war hammer and just like last time, the boar's futile effort to dodge failed drastically. However, this time, it launched a semi-decent attack at Hekima and Hekima stood her ground, making no efforts of dodging. Hence, the boar fell for her trap, landing right into the spikes of her shield and with a smile, she threw the boar off her shield and shrugged. Not bad. She thought. Hence, the boar burst into millions and millions of particles. Basically, Hekima was a death trap.

HP LIST:
Hekima: 12/12 (1 Damage) (27 Regen)
   Energy: 2 (+1) (-1)
      Materials: 1
Boar: -10/6 (1 Damage) (14 Thorns)
   Damage: 3
      Mitigation: 2

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

ID: 52713
BD: 4
MD: 8
CD: 7
LD: 9

This time, Hekima was standing in front of a wolf with its red eyes glowing of menace. Somehow, she felt the feeling that the wolf was way beyond what she should be fighting yet she didn't care in particular. Indeed, her thorns were devastating to low leveled mobs and even though this wolf was stronger than the boar she had just fought, her death trap... Her own body, would be able to strike down the wolf and send it away on its journey to hell. Hekima smiled and made the first move... However, her attack surprisingly missed the mark and as a result, she was countered by the wolf. With a grin, she was hit and the wolf, with a sudden yelp burst into millions and millions of particles following the attack.

HP LIST:
Hekima: 12/12 (1 Damage) (27 Regen)
   Energy: 1 (+1) (-2)
      Materials: 2
Wolf: -2/12 (14 Thorns)
   Damage: 3
      Mitigation: 3

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

(I rolled twice accidentally. Disregard the second roll. The first roll was worse anyway.)

ID: 52716
BD: 3
MD: 7
CD: 2
LD: 3

This time, it was yet another wolf... And this time, the same thing would occur. Hekima would once again take the initiative and strike first only to miss once more. She was noticing a pattern and she was fine with the misses as long as she was inflicting damage as a result of the miss. Like such a turn, the wolf would once again try to strike her and Hekima held her ground with stubbornness as the wolf managed to deal damage to her. With a smile, she watched as the wolf was engulfed in an ocean of particles. Brilliant. She thought sarcasically as once again, she was not provided with a tad of loot.

HP LIST:
Hekima: 11/12 (1 Damage)
   Energy: 0 (+1) (-2)
      Materials: 3
Wolf: -2/12 (14 Thorns)
   Damage: 3
      Mitigation: 3

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

ID: 52718
BD: 8
MD: 8
CD: 3
LD: 6

Hekima watched as yet another wolf appeared at the scene. It was becoming repetitive now as she was confident that no matter how many wolves came out charging at her, she would handle all of them with equal confidence... Even if they came out at her at the same time. Suddenly, a strange thought occurred in her mind. Indeed, she pictured Bach doing this on his own... Oh, how funny would that be. However, she doubted the musician had to do that as he was, of course, an NPC and NPCs are certainly given their own materials to work with. Hekima sighed and looked around, noticing that no other mobs were around. Easy... She thought and struck the wolf only to be struck back and that was the end of the mob.

HP LIST:
Hekima: 10/12 (1 Damage)
   Energy: 0 (+1) (-1)
      Materials: 4
Wolf: -3/12 (1 Damage) (14 Thorns)
   Damage: 3
      Mitigation: 3

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

ID: 52719
BD: 7
MD: 6
CD: 4
LD: 5

Hekima smirked as she prepared to strike a new wolf that had appeared. Night was upon the world of Aincrad and soon, the quest would be over. During this time, no matter how repetitive, Hekima would continue to swing her war hammer in hopes of finishing this quest, get the skill point and go start the shop the next morning to try her hardest to gain a method of having her interest satisfied in this cold game of Sword Art Online. With a grin, Hekima charged up with her heavy war hammer and with one yelp, damaged the mob only to be damage by it immediately. Hence, yet another mob had fallen down to her weapon of blood. Her deadly thorns. She was like a rose...

HP LIST:
Hekima: 9/12 (1 Damage)
   Energy: 0 (+1) (-1)
      Materials: 5
Wolf: -3/12 (1 Damage) (14 Thorns)
   Damage: 3
      Mitigation: 3

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

ID: 52721
BD: 9
MD: 7
CD: 3
LD: 4

Hekima grunted and saw that yet another wolf had appeared. How many are there in this area? She questioned no one in particular but her mind. With a sly grin, she struck suddenly, catching the wolf off guard and forcing it backwards. With a grunt, it charged forward with its deadly red eyes, damaged Hekima yet damaged itself even more in the process. What a great farming technique. She thought, watching as the mob fell dead and soon was forced into millions and millions of green and blue particles. How useless these mobs are. She realized before walking away to hope for lucky loot.

HP LIST:
Hekima: 8/12 (1 Damage)
   Energy: 0 (+1) (-1)
      Materials: 6
Wolf: -3/12 (1 Damage) (14 Thorns)
   Damage: 3
      Mitigation: 3

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

ID: 52722
BD: 10
MD: 8
CD: 7
LD: 15

Hekima smiled when YET ANOTHER wolf popped up. It seemed like the wolves traveled in groups yet she didn't expect there to be this much. At this pace, she was about to whip out all of these wolves and hence, their entire tribe might be ruined because of her. Because of one player. I like it. She thought allowing her self to push forward. In this game, one must fight... Or die fighting. She thought, and hence, she cut down upon the mob, causing a critical on it, dealing a grand total of four damage. However, the strong wolf made a mistake by attacking her and hence, the wolf faced death due to her thorns.

HP LIST:
Hekima: 12/12 (1 Damage) (27 Regen)
   Energy: 0 (+1) (-1)
      Materials: 7
         Col: 60
Wolf: -3/12 (1 Damage) (14 Thorns)
   Damage: 3
      Mitigation: 3

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima

[Hekima 0]

Soon, Hekima was able to come back home. To the safe zone and she was pleased with the amount of materials and Col that she had managed to obtain from today's journey. The most important, however, was the fact that she had gotten a good deal of skill points and earned herself the ability to open a shop. It was a win-win process. Sure, she had spent a great load of time in attempt to finish off the quest and learn how to material gather but in the end, it was certainly worth it. Hekima smiled, entering her inn just as the clock ticked down to 10PM and with that, a pop-up button appeared in front of her. QUEST COMPLETE. It read and that brought a huge smile upon Hekima's face. She had done it... She had accomplished something by herself... Just like how it should be.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Hekima