Novel Catchup
Chapter 1143 Nanomachine Injection Syringe
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Seeking to unravel some of the mysteries of the world of these humans, that world called "Earth", I decided to go back to the VR Game one more time, however, as I logged-in, I was surprised by something.
[Welcome back, Player Blake, you have logged back to [Machine Warrior Battle Arena]!]
[You have logged-in for the second time, you have earned a two-consecutive log-in bonus reward!]
[You received +100 Warrior Points and [Nanomachine Injection Syringe]!]
"Nanomachine Injection Syringe?"
As I logged back into the game, finding myself on one of the luxurious Inns of the city, I grabbed the item in my hands.
It was a syringe with a silver-colored liquid inside. It had been originally stored in the in-game inventory, which worked like my Grimoire's Inventory.
Anything I wanted to store would be stored there, I had a lot of Machine Parts as well.
"Hmm?"
I glanced at the syringe and its contents, and then a small holographic window appeared.
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[Nanomachine Injection Syringe]
A syringe imbued with Nanomachines, which can strengthen a human and grant them some points of Strength and Vitality.
Can be used by Players to strengthen their bodies or by Machines to heal small broken parts.
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"Are there Player Stats in this game?"
I looked around and tried to summon a "Status" but nothing appeared, so they're most likely hidden, the same for machines.
They don't really like being specific, there might be a lot of hidden mechanics that aren't revealed to the Player at all.
Mysteriously so.
Why do that though? It's a video game meant to entertain people, why keep things so basic hidden?
"Hmmm…"
I quickly stood up and saved the syringe in my inventory, I didn't really need it anyways. I walked downstairs, where an old lady greeted me.
"Ah, young man, good morning. Did you sleep well?"
"Yes, thank you."
"There's dinner ready! I made some delicious hot pot, don't you want some?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
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I wonder what they even eat here…
"Uh, sure?"
While Eleanora and Zack were coming to this Inn after I told them the coordinates, I sat down in the living room where the old lady served me a large plate of hot pot.
The hot pot had boiled pieces of potato-like cactus, giant bug meat resembling lobster, but of a strong brown color, and also what resembled small roots.
It was well seasoned, and had a strong… Shrimpy flavor, with an extra spicy kick. The cactus was like a sweet and slightly slimy potato.
The food they eat in this post-apocalyptic scrap land certainly fit the vibe.
"Oh my, you really ate it all so quickly! I betcha you were hungry!" the old lady giggled.
[You have consumed the [Old Inn Lady's Delicious Dinner]!]
[Your Health and Stamina have been fully recovered.]
[Your Stamina has permanently increased by a small amount.]
[Your Focus has permanently increased by a small amount.]
[Your Machine Warrior might react quicker to your own commands now.]
"Interesting…"
By just eating her meal I gained new strength in this Avatar, that's slightly hilarious. Sadly I doubt this'll reflect in my real body either way.
I know for a fact the Trial's body is my real body, but this is not, it's a virtual illusion where my mind is placed, so doing anything here won't change anything.
It's one of the reasons why I understand Eleanora saying "its pointless" to play this game, but there's something beyond just growing stronger sometimes.
"Can I have seconds?"
"Oh sure!"
As the lady went to fetch more of that hot pot, I noticed two figures entering the Inn. A tall bald guy with a burly body, Zack, and…
A gorgeous red-haired woman, with a slender figure, and enchanting, beautiful face, and bright red eyes that illuminated my night.
That is definitely Eleanora's Avatar. She really made it almost exactly like she is!
"Uh so you know Blake? I had no idea, I thought he was a newbie- Wait, you're a newbie too?"
"Yes I am, I know you well, Zack. You're one of Blake's rivals, right?"
"Yeah but- Ah, hey! Blake, I was surprised you called me so suddenly. I was in the middle of a match, so I hurried here… And I met this lady." Zack pointed at Eleanora.
"Her name's… Eleanora," I said. "You look gorgeous."
"Well! Thank you~" she smiled, winking at me, walking to my side and then hugging me.
I could feel her hug, the warmth of her body, it felt nice, too nice.
"I can't believe I can hug you like this… See? It's not so bad, right?"
"Definitely, I've changed my mind a bit~ Come here."
"Hm?"
She ended stealing me a passionate kiss right in front of Zack. Her warm lips were irresistible, and so was her body, I ended grasping her buttocks tightly, she was wearing tight blue jeans and a black jacket with a white blouse and cowboy boots, she looked beautiful and for a lack of a better term, hot.
"Ah, by the way, she's my girlfriend," I said to Zack, who was looking at me in disbelief.
"A-Aha…" he nodded. "Dude… you're lucky."
"I know," I nodded. "Anyways- Ah."
"Ooh, I didn't know there were new guests here! Please come eat with us! Are these your friends?" the inn lady wondered.
"Ah, well, yes," I nodded.
"Don't worry, there's plenty for everyone!"
The old lady placed the hot pot on the plate, Zack looked utterly disgusted, but Eleanora seemed very interested, looking at the food while drooling.
"C-Can I eat with this body?" she wondered.
"You should be able to, I just confirmed it!" I nodded. "Go ahead."
"Ah! Thank you for the meal!" Eleanora started happily eating. "Hmm! I haven't eaten in so long! It feels nice to finally eat again…"
The flavors in her mouth made her go insane, all while Zack gave it a single taste and immediately almost puked.
"Ugh, this is… How can you two eat it so eagerly?!" he screamed.
"What?" I asked.
"If you don't want that, give it to me," Eleanora stole his plate and started eating voraciously from the two.
That's my girl.
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