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Chapter Six
A popup appeared as he opened the door to an alley and looked out. He read it quickly and closed it. His starting place was Bastion, which was a heavily defended enclave in the city. The rules of the city were simple, don't get caught doing anything wrong. He walked out into a crowded street and took a look around.
There were a number of humans walking around in simple dress, as well as a few in armor and weapons who he assumed were other players. He knew he looked human too as a half-demon, so it was probably a reasonable guess. There were also some large seven foot demons walking around, presumably guards to keep some kind of order. They looked mostly human, but had reddish tinged skin, sharp teeth, clawed fingers, and short horns on their forehead.
The buildings themselves looked to be falling apart and crumbling in places. He also couldn't help but notice the human NPCs didn't seem unhappy or anything that they were in a demon enclave. From what he understood the demons and angels fought for the right to rule, and there wasn't much difference on how they treated the humans who more often than not were either just ignored, or collateral damage.
The enclave looked to be situated in a large city square, with four blocks leading away from it that had been blocked by stone walls, and had gates to leave and enter the city at large. There were a number of stalls in the street for food, weapons, maps, training, and the buildings along the block were businesses too.
There was a tavern, an inn, a brothel, a large building that was guarded with a sign food supply, and a few others including a jewelry store, magic shop, alchemist, and armorer. There was no point in shopping, he had five silver which probably wasn't much. He probably should have read the directions, or asked Genevieve a few questions, because he had no idea where to start for a level one character. He had no doubt if he picked the wrong city gate to leave out of he'd get squashed.
"You look totally lost," said a soft pleasant female voice with a hint of humor.
He turned and gave the woman a rueful smile, "First time logged in."
She was in leather armor, but it looked more like a leather bustier, and he wondered how it would protect anything at all, but in game magic was a great equalizer that way. She was five foot six, had shoulder length red hair in a ponytail, and a smirk on her cute face. Her breasts looked like they were trying to bust out, and her long creamy legs were toned. The only weapon he could see was a dagger at her waist. He did manage to keep his eyes on her face though, which sported chocolate brown eyes.
She raised an eyebrow and teased, "Really? I'd never have guessed," she giggled, "I'm Kara."
"Ted, nice to meet you Kara. Any tips for the clueless?"
He was curious what level she was, and apparently that's all he needed to do to find out. There was a popup that she was a level twenty-one demon mage.
She nodded slowly, "South gate is a good start, you'll get to level ten fairly easily in that direction. You might want to buy a newbie guide and map, it's only a couple of silver. I'd love to chat with you some more Ted," she looked me up and down in a flirty way, "But my friends and I are going on a raid. Share contacts?"
He nodded and Kara was added to his friend list. He couldn't help but watch her walk away, he wasn't sure about protection, but the bustier bodysuit did amazing things to her ass. It had been a while since an attractive woman that young had flirted with him like that so openly, it happened a lot in his early twenties, he knew he was a good looking guy. Even at forty he'd done okay that way, but not with ladies in their twenties.
He turned and walked over to the stall he'd seen. And used two of his silver to pick up a newbie guide and map of the city. The south gate led to the city's slums, and the north gate was the ritzier part of town and for high level characters only. At least, if he didn't want to die.
The east and west gate were for middle levels. It was also possible to leave the city entirely and travel to a new one. There were warrens and sewers below the streets to explore that were very high level.
He assumed there was a lot more than what was included on the map, it was just a general map, but the specific area maps, as well as world maps, were a lot more expensive. Several gold coins in fact, so that would have to wait. He decided to review his spells quick, and then he'd head out.
Fiend fire seemed pretty simple, it would do his current intelligence in damage, plus or minus ten percent. Which right now would make it about ten to fourteen. It also cost ten mana to cast.
Summon lesser demon would summon a succubus, imp, or warrior. Imp would be like a mage so he dismissed it. The succubus had some magic too, but hers confused the enemy and gave them negatives to their attacks and damage. He almost laughed, something along the lines of her tits being too distracting he imagined given the sexual tilt to this game.
The warriors were tougher, and hit harder than the succubus, but had no magic at all. The spell cost twenty mana and the summoned demon would stay until dismissed or killed. He decided to use the succubus unless something called for one of the others being more efficient.
He walked over to the south gate, and the demon guard sneered at him and he laughed. Right, no positive reinforcement from demons, he left the gate and immediately summoned a succubus, he figured if there was no time limit why wait for battle?
The creature looked remarkably like Genevieve, just the wings were smaller, and she was smaller over all. Sexy as hell, literally, but not as ripe either. Her armor wasn't as good either, she wore what looked like a leather G-string, and as he'd suspected her huge tits were completely bare. She looked at him and licked her lips suggestively, but she didn't say anything.
He could continue down the street, or go to the left and right. He went straight.
His noticed his mana was recovering, but not nearly as quickly as he would have liked.
The streets were eerily empty, and when he got to the next street he peeked around the corners. To the right he saw a cart of food was being pushed by two small angels, the white wings were a dead giveaway. He studied them and there was a popup that they were level two. He considered for a moment and waited.
One of the angels grabbed a package from the cart and headed inside a building.
He smiled, and after a muttered command, he and his succubus rushed the other angel.
The angel's eyes widened in alarm and he pulled a shiny sword from his belt and then he called out for his partner.
As they closed the distance, he casted fiend fire. Fire exploded from his palm and headed toward the angel, who closed his wings at the last second in front of him. The angel's wings burst into fire for a moment, and looked slightly charred but otherwise okay.
His succubus slashed with her talons, which the angel blocked with his wings again, and returned the favor with a slash from his sword. The succubus parried the strike from the angel's sword as Ted swung the staff at the angel's head, who blocked with his wings.
Crap, he'd hoped to have killed the angel by now, and his buddy would be back any moment. Still, the angel was looking a little beat up.
He casted fiend fire again, and the angel cried out as his blocking wing blackened and fell to dust.
The succubus made a sound of pleasure as she disarmed the angel, and shoved a claw into his chest.
He turned toward the door as the angel came running out with a war cry, and attacked him. He blocked the angel's first strike with his staff, and then struck back. The angel's second strike hit his side, and gave him a light wound, but the armor stopped most of the damage. He grunted, not expecting to feel actual pain, but it stung like a son of bitch. What the hell!
He took a couple of steps back and casted fiend fire, and checked his mana. He still had over fifty. He casted it again, this time the wing disintegrated. It looked like they could take two shots.
The Angel looked disoriented, and his succubus moved in for the kill and slashed the angel's throat. He checked his health, and it was down to eighty-three. His wound looked red but was slowly closing. He shook his head and looked at the succubus. She looked a little worse for wear, but was okay as well. His first battle wasn't bad, but it was harder than he'd expected.
He also checked his percentage to next level, and it was only at thirty-six percent.
