Chapter 12: Chapter 12: New members.
Jin(A): Rimuru
Rimuru: Yeah?
Jin(A): What are your thoughts about me telling Jinwoo about all that?
Jin(A): Do you think I shouldn't have told him all that?
Rimuru:... Honestly, I have no idea, because It isn't me in Jinwoo's shoes.
Rimuru: And the revelation about how the creator of their universe is just some asshole, and the fact that his family and the planet he's standing on might explode anytime because of some powerful beings' war would greatly stump anyone in his world if they knew.
Rimuru: Much less him, who has been chosen by one the strongest beings.
Jin(A): I know… but if he isn't strong enough, he will regret it. The beings he must face in the future won't be like the monarch's. Or even the creator of their universe.
Jin(A): If he doesn't prepare enough, he will lose everything that he has.
Jin(A): And, although I intend to help him when the time comes. Accidents can happen, and we can't help all the time.
Jin(A): Anyways, I'm sending the invites for new members now, although Jinwoo isn't here, I'm sure he wouldn't mind. He needs to focus on his stuff right now.
Rimuru: Alright(^-^; …But, can you tell me about the wife thing afterward?
Jin(A): Nope… where's the fun in that? Let's forget about that matter for now. Because If I did tell you, then you might become conscious of them. Just go with za flow~ You don't have to worry that much. Because between the three of us, you have the highest potential and you will become strong fast.
Rimuru: I-I see..(=-=;
Jin(A): Yes… Anyways, I'll get something to drink before sending the invite.
-Admin Jin has sent out 2 random invites.
-Professional Panty Stealer has joined.
-Rin's Mom has joined.
-Member count is met, System functions:Mission, Shop and Inventory are now accessible.
-New functions: Streaming and Gifting, has also been unlocked.
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"Pfft…Kazuma?" I spat out the cola I was drinking after I saw the names of the new members.
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Professional Panty Stealer: WTF?!
Rin's Mom: …??
Rimuru: Ahahaha… It look's like we have some rather interesting individuals joining us?
Professional Panty Stealer: What the hell? Is this some kind of prank? Maybe I'm hallucinating from staying up for 2 days now.
Rin's Mom: Relax kid… You aren't experiencing hallucinations.
Jin(A): DING! You're absolutely right! I guess you must be Archer? Or would you rather I call you "Emiya"?
Rin's Mom: And I guess you must be the one behind this?
Rimuru: There he goes again…(=-=;
Rimuru: Still, it's pretty impressive how Rin's Mom isn't even fazed by what's happening… Unlike someone else.
Professional Panty Stealer: Oi! Never mind that. Who are you people? And what's up with my name?!?! Despite being a Neet, I haven't done such a thing!
Rin's Mom: Aside from everything else, I agree with the Panty Stealer on one thing. Why am I called "Rin's Mom", despite being a man?
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-POV Change, Archer- -3'd Person POV-
-x-Moments ago-x-
A tanned man with white hair, wearing a red shirt with a black apron and pants paused what he was doing as he stared at the screen in front of him with suspicion.
'Hm… This is strange, I don't feel any magic energy on this screen, and it doesn't seem like we're under attack.'
'What is this?'
He thought, as the person that was just apparently "added" in this Group Chat just like he was sent a message or rather, a curse.
He decided to follow the person's example, sending a message to see where this is going, a little bit wary but he needs to confirm if he and Rin were in any danger.
[...??]-
For some reason, he somehow knew how to send a message without any instructions, making him a bit worried, while his suspicion grew
'Does the enemy have some kind of mental-related magecraft?' The man, formerly known as Shirou Emiya but now goes by the name "Emiya" or "Archer" thought, as he tried to extend his senses as far as possible, hoping to find the perpetrator of this farce
-[Ahahaha… It look's like we have some rather interesting individuals joining us?] Suddenly, another person sent a message. And this one seemed to be an older member.
That message was followed by the person, or rather the Kid who was added the same time as him's hysterical message's.
Archer furrowed his brows, seeing the kid with a rather "interesting" name, act like a child… but he relaxed his brow afterwards as he realized that not all people can be as "relaxed" as him if they are in this situation, plus it seemed like the Kid has not been sleeping.
So instead of reprimanding him, he wanted him to relax instead
[Relax kid… You aren't experiencing hallucinations.]-
But, Instead of the Kid's reply, another person had sent a message. A message that made him turn his wariness to extreme heights as he lost control of his magical energy…
-[DING! You're absolutely right! I guess you must be Archer? Or would you rather I call you "Emiya"?]
"Huh? What's wrong, Archer?"Suddenly, Archer heard a feminine voice, belonging to his master and friend, Rin Tohsaka who entered the kitchen after she felt Archer's magical energy flaring.
The voice made him relaxed and prevented him from "doing a stupid thing" that might make the "enemy" do something drastic.
"It's nothing" Archer shook his head before he took a deep breath and messaging back.
[And I guess you must be the one behind this?]-
"You seem to be in deep thought, Archer. Do you want me to help with making dinner?" Rin's voice was once again heard by Archer who looked at Rin's half exposed eyes on the door. Archer thought for a moment before he nodded after sighing.
"Okay… I just need you to shape the patties and pass them between your hands a few times to remove any air and set it aside in the plate I prepared."
"Alright! You can sit down for now, I'll tell you once I'm finished. I can even fry it myself if you want" Rin replied as she entered the door with a smile.
"Thanks, I Just need to take care of something" Archer apologetically smiled at his friend as he washed his hands.
"No problem at all! Helping from time to time is the least I can do, afterall, You clean the house and take care of everything I need just like a mom" Rin replied. Showing a grin at the end of her sentence.
Her words made Archer's face twitch as he remembered his nickname on the supposedly Group Chat.
"Well? Why are you frozen there? Go on and do your thing, I'll finish cooking the Burger Steak. But it might not be as good as yours though" Rin said with a smile which turned wryly at the end.
Archer looked at her determined face, and sighed before he walked out of the kitchen.
Leaving behind the words. "I look forward to it."
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Archer went out on the balcony, his vigilance not decreasing one bit as he still tried his best to search where the "perpetrator" might be hiding.
Unfortunately, he still could not locate the "enemy" so the only thing he can do is play along…for now. And see where it leads to.
Archer focused back on the chat once again, making his eye twitch upon seeing his nickname.
Archer was about to question them about it but he was beaten to it by the "Professional Panty Stealer" kid, so he had no choice but redo the message he was about to send.
[ Aside from everything else, I agree with the Panty Stealer on one thing. Why am I called "Rin's Mom", despite being a man?]-
Surprisingly, the person called "Rimuru" Supported both of their words.
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Rimuru: They're right! What's up with these nicknames Jin? Are you doing it on purpose or what?
Rimuru: My nickname before was literally "Slime Trap" Although I don't mind it at all now, but its a bit weird.
Jinwoo: I was named " Edge-Lord Hunter"... Why is that?
Rin's Mom: ?!
Professional Panty Stealer: !!! There's another guy?!
Rimuru: Hi Jinwoo! Are you fine now? \(^-^
Jinwoo: Yes, I thought about the things for a few hours, and have come to the conclusion that… I am my own person, Ashborn or not. Rulers or Monarch, It's my own power now, So I decide how I use it. And if it does disappear, I know you and Jin will help me get stronger.
Jin(A): I'm glad… I'm sorry I had dumped a rather massive revelation man… And even If your power does disappear. I'll be the first one to help you, I swear as an Admin.
Rimuru: Me too! We got your back Jinwoo!
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"... *sigh*" Seeing those messages, Archer's vigilance lessened a lot. But a small suspicion still lingered in his mind.
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Professional Panty Stealer: Ok, I don't know what's happening but I'm hurt, and jealous of you three's bromance.
Professional Panty Stealer: But, as much as jealousy inducing and wholesome it was. You still haven't explained about the strange nickname dammit!!
Rin's Mom: Rimuru and Jinwoo said "was" and seeing that their nickname seems to be normal, means you have a way to change them. So can I ask you to change my nickname?
Jin(A): ah… about that… I can't.
Professional Panty Stealer: WHAT?!
Jinwoo: huh?
Rimuru:Eh?(O-O;
Rin's Mom: Why? They had their name changed, so why can't we?
Jin(A): Well you see… It's precisely because you guys are here. That's why I wouldn't be able to freely change anyone else's nickname.
Jin(A): It's not because of you two specifically, but… The Shop function and Mission function was unlocked because the member count met the criteria.
Jin(A): Apparently, the thing needed to change your nickname is in the System Shop now… And Jinwoo and Rimuru's previous nickname changes were just a free trial.
Rimuru: We have a shop??
Jinwoo: So, just like my system?
Professional Panty Stealer: What Shop?
Rin's Mom: What is the currency used and how do you get them?
Jin(A):Good Question, Archer! But before that, why don't you guys introduce yourselves? Then I'll explain to you what this group chat is.
Professional Panty Stealer: ok… I'm bored anyways, and I need to take a break from playing games for a few minutes.
Rin's Mom:... Very well, I go by the name Emiya, and you can call me Archer. I am currently staying in Fuyuki City, with my friend Rin.
Professional Panty Stealer: Alright, My turn! My name is Kazuma Satou! I come from a remote place in japan not worth mentioning.
Rimuru: Humu! It's nice to meet you both, my name is Rimuru Tempest! Your friendly neighborhood slime! I was a normal middle aged man before I got bitten by a radioactive sli- *Ahem* I got stabbed by someone and woke up as a slime.
Jinnwoo: Sung Jinwoo, Hunter from South Korea.
Jin(A): And finally it's my turn! My name is Jin Azuma! But I am also called Seung Woojin in Jinwoo's world! Either Way is fine but I prefer to be called Jin! I am the current sole admin of the Desire Group Chat! That gathers people who have had or will have great desires!
Jin(A): The group chat spans throughout the whole Omniverse that we reside in! And you two are the lucky new members!
Jin(A): The group chat typically functions as a way for all of us to just communicate and help each other when in need! The group chat's goal is to help the members achieve what they desire the most! Although evil and wicked desires are not allowed.
Jin(A): Now, to explain the new functions that have been unlocked or added! Although, I'm sure you already have an idea what they are.
Jin(A): Mission as its name suggests, is a place where missions are assigned to us in exchange for points and a reward box!, the contents inside can be minor things like potions that can heal or major like skills! Powers, or other miraculous items that can help you greatly! For example! Swords that can cut through space. Or even a tiny world stored inside a bottle!
Jin(A): Members can also create missions that others can accept! But they will have to pay the remuneration on their own!
Jin(A): And for the shop, It's a place that sells anything you desire! Skills, Items that can destroy your enemies or protect you and your allies. Even extra lives! You name it and we have it! Provided of course that you pay.
Jin(A): The shop also allows you to sell things like items or skills and powers in exchange for Desire Points, the currency used by the system!
Jin(A): Lastly, Streaming and Gifting function! Streaming allows members to…well stream what they are doing or experiencing right now. And the others can choose to watch it, and even give Desire points as Tips!
Jin(A): And as for Gifting, it lets members give another member anything that they want! from items, to skills, to even food, water, anything!
Jin(A): So… anyone else have questions?
Professional Panty Stealer: wait-wait-wait… IS this what I think it is!?!? It's my overpowered system that can make me the strongest! Am I? Some kind of Anime protagonist or something!?
Jin(A): Well, I guess you can think of it like that.
Rin's Mom: You said one can buy anything from the shop, does that include Holy Grails, Noble Phantasm and even True Magic?
Jin(A): Yes, archer. You can even buy command seals, heck even a copy of Gilgamesh's Gate of Babylon. Of course the shop also includes everyone else's powers. Like, Rimuru's great sage, or Jinwoo's System and system skills.
Jin(A): Although, members can choose if they want the copy of their powers in the shop or not, They are gonna be expensive though.
Rin's Mom:I see… thanks for clarifying… It seems that you aren't enemies after all.
Jin(A): Of course! How about you, Jinwoo? Rimuru? Any questions?
Jinwoo: My only worry is how to earn points fast… So I can buy something to help my father with his ticking time bomb.
Rimuru: Nothing here, I just hope I can buy games, appliances and others.
Professional Panty Stealer: Oh? You are a gamer as well? I'm actually gonna buy a game tomorrow, maybe I can buy one for you as well? Oh but… I don't have money to buy the console unfortunately… so I guess it will be useless.
Jinwoo: I can help with that. I have some extra cash here, you can tell me what console and I can buy it.
Rimuru:You two… Thank you… I'll be sure to compensate you both…
Professional Panty Stealer: Alright! Tomorrow I'll buy 2 copies of the video game, you can look forward to it!
Jin(A): … Good luck, Kazuma.
Professional Panty Stealer: ???
Jin(A): It's nothing, Do you guys want me to stream what I'm about to do?
Professional Panty Stealer: Yeah! I'm not planning on sleeping anyways.
Rimuru: Same here! I don't have anything to do in prison.
Jinwoo: I'll watch as well, and maybe I can stream my dungeon dives afterwards.
Rin's Mom: I have nothing better to do anyway, and Rin is taking care of dinner tonight, so why not?
Jin(A): Alright! I'm starting the stream… now!
-Jin(A) has started a stream-
-{View stream}-
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A/N: MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!
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