I was sitting on the ground in the garage, there was a baseball bat in my hand. And on my right was a hammer while on my left hand were some nails.
I placed the bat on the ground and took a nail between my index finger and thumb.
"Now, let's try this."
I placed the nail against the wooden surface of the bat and brought the hammer down.
The nail penetrated the wood with a satisfying thud.
I did it again.
And again.
And again.
Soon, I had a neat line of nails embedded in the bat.
I examined my handiwork, and nodded in satisfaction.
"Perfect."
Then I picked up the hammer again, and got to work.
Thud, thud, thud.
Each blow sent vibrations through the bat, making it shudder in my hand.
I worked methodically, nailing the bat together with precise, controlled strikes.
After a few minutes, the task was complete.
I held up the bat, admiring my work.
The nails were evenly spaced, half of their length buried in the wood.
The bat was sturdy, and the grip was comfortable.
It was perfect.
I smiled, and began my work.
"Let's make it strong enough to break their bones."
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...
...
{What are you doing?}
Suddenly, a feminine voice rang out, startling me.
"This voice?"
It came from my head, and it was familiar but at the same time, it was different.
'Is it the system? Why does it sound like this? Like a woman?'
{Yeah, I am a system. To be more precise I am just a small part of the System Infinite.} The female voice replied.
'A part of System Infinite?'
Is this the name of the system I got?
System Infinite?
{Yeah, I am one of many modules System Infinite has.}
'What?'
'Modules?'
'Does that mean there are more of you?'
'Wait. First, what are modules?'
I asked, confused.
{A module is a separate component of a larger whole. Every module has its specific function and purpose.}
{Each module is designed to do a certain job and can be added or removed based on the user's requirements and at system's command.}
{Just take an example of your world. Like a software running on Windows or an application running on an Android device. You can install or remove a particular program according to your needs and preferences.}
{In the same way, System Infinite can also be considered as Windows or an Android device, and the modules are the applications running on the system.}
'That means, the system is like a computer and the modules are like apps. Is that right?'
{Yeah,}
The female voice responded.
'Oh, I see. That makes sense.'
'So, you are a part of the system but still a separate entity?'
{Yes, that's right.}
{I am a separate entity but can also be considered a part of System Infinite.}
'I never knew there were parts of a system like this. Or, is this the first time for this kind of thing?'
{Yes, you are right. This is the first time.}
'I see. Now, what does this have to do with the voice?'
{You didn't let me finish.}
'Sorry.'
{As I was saying, System Infinite has many modules but I don't know the exact numbers of it. Maybe millions, or maybe billions, I can't tell.}
{And, each module has a special function, strengths, weaknesses, and a personality.}
'Personality?'
{Yeah, personality. As you can tell, I have a personality. And, every module has its own personality. Whether it's positive or negative. They can be nice or they can be evil.}
'So, every module is like a person?'
{Yeah, you can say that.}
'Interesting. This is very interesting.'
A System...
Like a computer...
With Modules...
Like an App.
'This is really amazing.'
Hmm...
Wait!
Does that mean I can access all these modules?
Like opening multiple applications on a smartphone or PC.
{Yes, you can.}
'Oh, shit.'
'What is that?'
'Are you reading my thoughts?'
{No, I am just accessing your memory and the information that has passed through your brain.}
'Huh?'
'What does that mean?'
{It means, I can read your memories.}
'Wow, that's awesome.'
'So, you are like a mind reader?'
{Kind of, yes.}
'This is amazing.'
'If you know that much then you would also know what happened to the System... Ah... Yeah... System Infinite Is it?'
'Why isn't he responding? Hasn't he been listening to everything we talked about?'
{Oh, about him. He is unconscious. While awakening me whose strength had been reduced by 99.99% he had use all of his power and now he is in a state of recovery.}
{But everything else is working. It is like his mind is unconscious but his body is working fine that is why I can communicate with you.}
'I see. Well then I will get back to work.'
Just as I was going to continue the work the voice interrupted me.
{Can I ask you something?}
'Of course, go ahead.'
{I have been watching you from a while. But why are you making those thing like that bat, the stick over there and the box right beside it?} The female voice asked.
'Those?'
I glanced at the stick leaning against the wall, I had covered its tips with red silicon tape. The stick was around 8 feet long, and 2 feet from each side was coved in silicon tape.
And, the bat was just a normal baseball bat. The only difference is the nails I put in it.
And, the box, well...
It was just a normal wooden box.
With just some weapons like a Nun Chuck, a sword, a metal pipe, and a few other things inside.
'These are the dinners I prepared for someone.' I said, smiling.
'But why do you ask?'
{Oh, nothing. I was just curious. I have never seen anyone make anything like these. Except for the sword. I have seen swords before.}
'Is that so?'
{Yeah. But, anyway. Good luck with the dinner.}
'Thank you.'
'Now, if you excuse me. I have to continue my work.'
'Time is running out. I have to be fast.
{Ok, good luck.}
And, after that. There was no response.
She seemed to have left.
Well, whatever.
I continued to work.
I had a lot of work to do.
And, I had to be fast.
"Time is running out."
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...
It has been an hour since I started working.
Ding!
Suddenly, the system alarm rang and a screen appeared in front of me.
"What is it?"
I stopped working and looked at the screen.
Ding!
— Congratulations!
— You have gained 10 Random Points.
— Your total RP is 12.
"What? 10 points?"
I was surprised.
"Is it because I was working on the weapons?" I murmured.
{No. These points are reward of your kiss with Yoonhe. You can consider them as a gift.}
Wait!
"I got these points because of my kiss with Yoonhe?" I asked, surprised, "but I didn't use any skill or technique."
{You got the points because the girl had feelings for you, and you were able to make her happy by accepting her kiss. That is why you got the points. These points are awarded to you, not for the technique or the skill, but for the action you did.}
"Really?" I was shocked.
{Yeah,}
"Then why are you giving them to me now? After hours? Why not immediately?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
{A... At that time I wasn't paying attention so, yeah, I forgot.}
"You forgot?" I frowned.
{Yeah, I was thinking about something else, and the points just slipped my mind. Sorry.}
"Sorry?"
{Yeah, sorry.} The module's female voice was straight with out any emotion.
"Ok, whatever. Just show me what I can get with these points."
I sighed.
{Here,} The module replied and the screen in front of me started to change.
—
RP - 12
Skill Point Store
—
"Hmm." I rubbed my chin, contemplating.
I scanned the list carefully, looking for something useful. But there was only one skill under 12 points and that was...
—
Seduce - 12 points
—
"What is this?" My voice came out in a whisper, my eyes fixed on the words Seduce.
'Seduce?'
'How will that help me?'
{It will help you get laid. It is a great skill, believe me.}
'Laid?'
'You mean to have sex?'
{Somewhat.}
'Hmm, Interesting.'
'But, I have no use of this skill. At least, not now.'
'I need something else.'
'Something better.'
'Let's take a look at the other skill.'
I moved my eyes and looked at the skill beneath the Seduce skill.
—
Finger Gun - 12 points
—
"Finger gun?"
'Show me more details about it.'
—
Finger Gun
Is a skill where you point your finger like a gun and fire it. And, a bullet made of pure mana will come out of the tip of your finger and hit your target. But, the power depends on the amount of mana you put into it. And, the accuracy will be based on your dexterity and perception.
—
'Oh, shooting a bullet from my finger? Seems like a useful skill.' A smile crept onto my face.
'Let's get it.'
—
Skill [Finger Gun] purchased.
You now possess two skills.
Your total RP is 0.
—
When I saw that the skill was purchased I moved away from the screen, not reading the whole thing.
"Should I put the skill to the test?"