Uriel had the ability to levitate and fly which surprised Eden because she chose human as her guide's race. She didn't know any human that could fly, but then again this wasn't a normal place and this wasn't her body. There were still some things that weren't clear, if human bodies couldn't be transported, does that mean that all the mystical bodies are real? Eden asked herself. Uriel traveled next to Eden as she rode through the land to reach a small village. It had a few homes made of wood and stone. As Eden approached a few soldiers wearing peasant clothes. They were waiting right outside the village for her return. Their height was above 6 feet tall and each had different facial features. Their ranks and stat power showed on their clothing once Eden focused on one.
"Is there a way to hide their rank and stats?" Eden asked Uriel as he slowed down his horse.
"The stats would be hidden at a glance from another person, but once a report is obtained through a battle or scouting unit, then your stats are available to be seen. However, they are not all available to see right away. The Monarch needs to be at a certain level and they must have the scouting skill unlocked to its fullest to take advantage of it. Your power level can be seen if someone has their power scan on. That is something you can't hide.
Eden began to walk towards the market when a soldier of rank 1 stepped forward.
"My Liege, you have returned. Our army is small, but with your command we will grow strong and large as it was destined in the chronicles of Assisi. I am honored to serve you." The NPC kneeled as he lowered his head. Eden looked around and as all of the other soldiers did the same.
"My liege, your soldiers are all pleased to see you return from the far lands where the sorcerer had casted you. After your father and mother perished in the great war, your dragon went into slumber and the people were unprotected. It was due to a meteor shower that broke the sorcerer's shield that was keeping you from returning. Word was sent to all neighboring kingdoms that the heirs have been freed. Everyone has been awaiting your return." Said Uriel.
Eden thought to herself, "the NPC looks realistic and it looks like they are following a script. Uriel is also following a script in front of them, even his tone has changed." She focused on the one in front of him that had wide shoulders, chestnut hair and light blue eyes. A window popped up; name – troop 1, background story – unknown, position – knight. Eden was looking at his strengths and weaknesses. It said his skills when leading an army, focus calvary, power up skills and additional functions locked. Next to the name she saw the edit button. Eden thought it was strange at first that you could rename an NPC, but the entire game was out of the ordinary. Eden asked Uriel,"Can I change every soldier's name?" Uriel answered, "Yes" answered Uriel.There were 100 soldiers in total which Eden gave names to. She then ordered them to eat and return to train their skills.
Eden then looked around and saw the names on each building behind her castle walls. The signs would help her find things. There was a forge, training facility, academy, storage, beast stable, rally hall, embassy, housing buildings, tavern, art hall, dining hall, garden, shrine, villager town, market place and even her very own castle to live in. Next to the inner walls were farms. "Their stats, how do I get their stats as high as possible?" Eden asked Uriel.
"To raise your soldiers' stats, they can train, learn more at the academy and a promotion gives a boost. The limit to their stats are based on the limit of the liege who is commanding them. That is you Great Eden. You must work on getting strong to raise your troops to knights and to get better boosts. The items you purchased give a small boost, but there will be more resources available once you go on a monster raid. You may also raid other villages for their resources" explained Uriel. Eden then decided to go visit the market.
At the market, Eden checked out all the items that she could get with gems. She decided not to buy anything at the time because sometimes bosses drop items that she can use. She wasn't sure if there were going to be better quality or other items she might want in the future. She wanted to be frugal until she understood more. Then she visited the forge building. She looked through the menu and noticed that there were also requirements to unlock certain armor if she wanted to forge it. Of course, why make anything easy and straight forward, she thought. She checked the art hall and noticed empty shelves with descriptions of the power boosts it provides. Then she visited the beast stable and saw doors she couldn't unlock until she reached a certain level. Another obstacle. Then she went to the academy to see if there were also requirements. In the academy he checked the aisles that were restricted until you met a certain level of research. Basically each building had a requirement. She walked around the walls of her city and noticed runes on them. She looked at Uriel and asked, "what are these for?"
Uriel replied, "they are for when you activate a shield. A forcefield will surround your entire city to protect you and the inhabitants"
Eden asked, "how do you activate it?"
Uriel made a hand gesture where he snapped his fingers and a screen popup. He began to show him as if it was a presentation, "this screen is your menu, you select your arsenal from here and grab the protective shield. This is where you will find other items and resources you have in your possession. From this window you can also chat with alliance members in one room, privately in the other, and if you want to talk on the world chat it's this one." Uriel then flicked the screen and it popped, then he snapped his fingers but ended up pointing to Eden . Then the screen popped up in front of Eden where she saw others asking what was going on. That they were playing a game and they suddenly showed up in this world. Uriel added, "Only your guide can access your personal screen and hand it over to you like so." Eden was reading all the comments. People were in panic asking what's happening, others were already creating alliances.
"How are these alliances acquired?" asked Eden while thinking about how they could maximize their own strength individually.
"During your travels. There will be bulletin boards in the markets with alliances created or you can purchase your own banner, but that will cost coins and time for recruitment." said Uriel.
"How do I get my own stats higher?" asked Eden.
"You can train your sword skills in the training grounds, go to the academy to learn spells and complete missions for boss raids. Joining an alliance will also give you a boost and additional stats. Sometimes rewards and armor may be used as buffs during battle. Your castle prestige may also carry buffs once fortified." replied Uriel.
"Uriel, are you able to relay information and respond to specific questions if commanded" asked Eden with a glimmer in her eyes.
"Yes, you can request I send a message and await a response with a set of directions. For other actions you must address me by name" Said Uriel.
Eden then thought about her avatar picture and asked, "am I able to change my avatar skin?" Uriel nodded, "yes, you can purchase skins or win them on events."
"Can I use any special boosts if I wear different skins?" asked Eden as she thought of the possibilities, Uriel answered, "no, you can't, but you can use different boosts when you switch out your armor. You just need to say 'activate' and the name of the armor, special item or boost."
Eden took a deep sigh as she thought about all the details she will have to memorize in order to advance. She took a second look into the market to look at the skins and didn't see anything she thought would be beneficial to buy at her current level. Then he began to walk towards the center of the village to find her inner castle in ruins and still being rebuilt. The people around were working and not making eye contact. She could tell they were following a storyline and simple commands.
Out of the 100 soldiers she promoted 5 to knight commanders, Arthur, Gabriel, Sir Lancelot, Gwaine and Sir Tristan to help lead her army. Eden then walked back to her horse and decided to name him Thunder. Before mounting Thunder she looked back at Uriel and issued an order, "Uriel, have the men ready for battle, we are going on a boss raid and won't return until we have enough supplies to fortify the castle." Eden didn't know the strength she needed and the amount of men for every monster or boss. This was going to be her way of testing stats and attacks. The stats didn't show any additional buffs, so she wanted to equip her soldiers with weapons dropped by boss raids.
Small reptile creatures were easy to deal with. Her soldiers could manage one each. It didn't give experience points, but the rewards could be used as resources. Eden looked at the arsenal, and could see it was only five percent of what was needed to complete a basic magic stone to forge a weapon or convert to 1 coin. She took a deep breath as she didn't want to lose any men to injuries or basic monsters.
They then approached a cave, Eden raised her hand up to halt. She decided to go in first, but Uriel soon chimed in. "My liege, you must never go in first, it is the knight's duty to scout the area ahead." Arthur, as if in a queue, stepped forward and said, "allow me." Eden was about to protest before a minotaur stepped outside the cave. It swung its blade at Arthur before she could raise her shield. As the sword dropped down with its might it met one of Eden 's blades. "Knight-commanders attack" said Eden as she tried to hold the blade up against the minotaur. Arthur, Gabriel, Sir Lancelot, Gwaine and Sir Tristan began to charge in and were easily defeated with the swing of the minotaur's blade. Eden said, "Uriel, send in the rest of the army." Half of the troops were in critical condition after. As the minotaur continued to raise its blade to strike at Eden again. Then Eden had the idea to use Uriel and she said, "Uriel, collided with the minotaur." Uriel obeyed and went in swiftly. A force field shield prevented the blade from touching him and causing any damage to the minotaur because a charge of electricity stunned it in place. In that still moment, "Let's go!" yelled Eden as Thunder leaped into action. With the previous damage the minotaur was defeated.