Готовый перевод Ген геймера / Gene of gamer: Глава 1 И явились чудовища

Chapter 1. And monsters appear.

After examination, I went into the hall, there gathered a hundred participants of the test. Everything was filled with an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement. It's so annoying ...

- Excuse me - girl looked into the hall - group fifty-sixth gather here?

- Yes.

- To participate in such an event is so cool, right?

I grimaced. Why she stopped at the door? Why she have to talk about the games exactly with me? It's so much noisy gamers in the hall, better her...

- To participate in such an event! - thundered into my ear. - It's so awesome! Right!?

- Why are you yelling, crazy ?!

- It is noisy, I thought you did not hear me.

- Listen, do not cling to me. Go talk with someone else.

- Yes - she turned away, start moving, but stopped. She looked to one side, then the other side, then look at me again. - - To participate in such an event is so cool, right?

I look at her and she at me. It feels like I'm already testing worst quality VR game . And now in front of me is obviously bugged NPC..

- Go and talk with...

- I do not understand what they are talking about. - these words were full of despair

- Actually, here gathered game geeks with the experience at least ten years. Someone probably played the same games as you.

- I do not play games. I am a control group, they want to know how will react a common person. Also They all stand together and you - alone. I thought we could be friends, and you can help me get start. But I communicate with contemporary not so much, and I understand nothing in the games; and further...

She talk and talk, but, you know...at that moment ...I experienced an incredible shock. My head turned into an empty container. inside which a ringing repeated words: "I do not play games... I understand nothing in the games... I never use PC...And what is this console?...noughts and crosses ... hide and seek ...kill or die?

- Stop! "Kill or Die"?

- In this game you have to find a way to kill the enemy on the spot. Those who could not come up with a new way - lost.

- Where are you playing these games? In the village of ninjas?

- No, we live in town. So, would you help me with game?

- You were invited for another. If you're going tail, it's no sense in your participation.

- It's not like that. - said the girl passionately. - They said it's ok. Use the help of other players - allowed.

Clear view, palms folded in a gesture of plea, the contours of the thighs under a long skirt. Green knitted sweater a little bit to big and not allow to see figure.Dark colored hair. And almost my height...I blinked. Colored frame appeared around the girl. Below is a list with answers, and the timer counts down the time for a decision.

Possible answers:

1. A girl who knows nothing about the games? Be mine! For your sake, I took on this burden - I will play for both of us!

2. Well...It all depends on what you are willing to offer in return (lustful glance).

3. Good. Just do not get in the way.

4. (Explain your reasons for participating in the test).

Yeah, it happened again. Active visualization. Another problem that left me ancestors. When there is a situation which I react too emotionally, the brain is accelerated "freezing the frame" and add list a list with answers and timer. Answers? This, like the timing, the result of the subconscious work. It number varies according to the situation.Each answer is the result of one of the models of behavior designed subconscious as possible in this situation

Of course, my choice will not change her decision. However, it is the choice of my position. It all depends on my plans for her. Subconscious processes all data, but choice always inheres to consciousness. An innocent lamb, which escaped the vicious influence of computer games - it's too delicious piece. She will be mine!

So ... The first is not an option, we are not so familiar. The second option is likely to create an abyss between us. The third or fourth? Hold it near me or give a choice to her? Time is almost up. Ah! Donat crap!* ! Fourth! Sincerity is usually the most powerful weapon in the siege of a girl's heart.

*Donat=donation - The reward system which is very often destroys the balance in F2P games. Therefore Byte use it as swearword

The world continues to move.

- I could help you, but ...

- Do you need help? Let's come to us! - pretty middle-aged woman came up to us .She wore a tight-fitting black dress and she had a stylish haircut. All of this gave her an absurd look. Because the rest of the players were dressed in their own way. - We have much more experience in game, than this .punk. And, with the girls -much more fun.

- No. You are weak.

The woman raised an eyebrow. Her companions turned their heads to us.

- What? I am the winner of the championship ...

- You're weak. You're sweating, you are gathered a support group, which is considerably inferior to you in qualifying, You want to look better at their background and to strengthen your confidence.

- That's ... bullshit! What nonsense are you talking about?

- It's true, and your frightened eyes just confirm my assumptions. And he - her finger pointed at me - absolutely confident in his strength. No one around could not shake his spirit. And most importantly - he looks around at all the people as on the third grade. I'm sure his skills to a completely different level.

- Looks to us like at the third-class people? - sounded a voice from the side.

Babel ceased. Ninety-nine players were staring eyes in my humble person. The deafening silence was broken by a clatter of heels. Corporation representatives entered the hall. It was a woman in a lab coat and glasses, next to her a man in a suit, with a disgruntled expression.

- Oh! And you say, they will make noise. Just look, they so quiet.

The man just grunted in response. They ascended the tribune. The woman tapped on the microphone.

- Greetings to all. I'll be the curator of your group. For all issues related to the content of the game and for accommodation at a period of testing, please contact me directly. My name is Marina Dmitrievna.

- In the world of the player there is only the name. Leave surname for ID. - it is said a man with an unkempt beard. His eyes exuded a challenge, as well as eyes of the majority of players wich have significant achievements in the world of gaming.

- If the rules that exist in the big world, mean nothing for you ...

- Our world exist in the Net! - someone shouted, cheerful shouts support him.

- In this case - the woman continued - you can call me by my nickname - VeterDush. or WindSoul. Written together.

What WindSouls ... ... really ... I can not believe ... Fuck off test, I her's fan ...Such person works here...

- - Uh ... She is kind of celebrity? - girl tugged at my sleeve.

- Five-time European champion in survival shooter. Moreover, in three different games. By the way, what is your name?

- Alice.

- Byte - I introduced myself.

Meanwhile, the gamer with the unkempt beard, laughed aloud.

- Really, WindSouls? I hope you took part in the test too? My nickname - Arsagrus, and I really want to know who is the best of us.

Noise resumed. Arsagrus famous through the fantasy MMORPG. He always chooses the same class - the archer. He became famous in the battles in the arena, which won with completely different companions.Thus he earned the nickname "lucky ticket". Rumor, that his presence on the team increases the chances of winning several times.

Hey! And who is that guy that watched at us as on garbage?

All began to look at me again. WindSouls smiled contentedly, for some reason. Stop, it has data on all members of the group! she has data on all members of the group! Donat crap! If she...

- Quiet! - man with a disgruntled expression growled into the microphone. - Now you have to remember a few things. After the meeting, you will be taken to a special asylum. You will live there during the test. We will provide you with everything you need. The test will continue for ten weeks. After the end of the test the best receive awards. Cash prizes, subscriptions to attend the game after the official launch, and for some we offer long-term cooperation. Marina can confirm - we have very favorable conditions. Now you can ask questions.

Do you sell VR staff?

- No. You will play in special centers under the close supervision of our specialists.

- What we will play?

- World of sword and sorcery. Everything else you need to find out yourself. The first week is given to adaptation in the game world. Realism will be reduced

- One week to the sandbox? You underestimate us ...

- I'm afraid that is you overestimate your strength - said WindSouls. - I'm famous due to shooters, But this does not mean that I know nothing about games like this. It will be an ordeal for everyone here. Or, - her eyes darted in my direction - almost for all. More questions? Nothing? Then I add, if you can go faster - you get rewarded with a bonus for speed and heading home.

And why is she looking at me? She hinted that the best way to fade away - to play as best as possible?

- And one more thing - the man spoke again with disaffected face. - Non-player characters are controlled by a set of very complex programs. I will not be many describe, but they are just as a live. Keep this in your mind. Now, follow me. We make small trip.

One hundred of players packed in three buses and we went to a place that will be our accommodation for the next ten weeks. Alice try stay with me, but landing in another bus .I was a bit upset, other players could brainwash her while she was alone. However, this situation fits for the pattern of conquest. On the road all were quiet, which gave me a bit of time to think about strategy.

We arrived to the pretentious building height of five stories, similar to the castle. The area surrounded by three-meter fence. Lawn, gazebo and a small handful of trees create the perfect atmosphere for relaxing after a long day. I was settled on the fifth floor. Apartment of three rooms was quite spacious. As explained, after the official start of the game, the guest house will be rented for VIP players. On the ground floor there was a restaurant where I again met with Alice. She was settled two floors below me. I tried to start a conversation about her life, but she referred to drowsiness and ran into her apartment.

The next morning, a nurse came to me. Strictly controlled, as I ate breakfast and prepared a capsule to launch. I had to lie down in green viscous mass. On the face was attached mask for breathing. When the lid is closed, the level of gel increased. Some time i had to just lie. All the players had to enter in the game at the same a time.

In a moment I appear in the middle of the road. Ahead, a hundred meters away I could see the village surrounded by a high fence, and all around me were members of our group. We were all dressed alike - in the spacious pants, leather boots, soft shirt and vest with ties. I had begun to move, comparing the sensation with reality.

- Hi, - Alice slapped my back. - What all doing? Is here necessary to stretch?

- No. We're just getting used to the digital bodies, - I played the melody in the Bebop style on the air piano. Bebop is a style of jazz characterized by a fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity and improvisation... The reaction of my virtual body lags. Let us hope that this is due to reduced realism.

- Yeah, and this body is not so flexible - Alice checked flexibility. - but pain reduced a lot. Wow, all so focused, not like in the assembly hall.

- Wait, is about to begin.

What are you talking about?

I could not answer, because it started.

- AAAAAA !!! - shouted one of the players.

- Fireball! - yelled another throwing his hand forward..

Someone started to jump. Others - somersaults, and thirds - were seated in the lotus position, the fourth began running in circles with an abrupt change of trajectory. A fifth ... the most cunning, the most experienced ... just watched. Among them were Alice and I. .Alice did not know what was happening, and I'm just don't care.

- Ah! He push-ups! And the other one stood on him! What for? - nearby is really puffed young man of average build. His friend did a handstand, resting on his shoulders.

- Push-uper - wish increase strength. His comrade is trying to develop agility with balance holding. If the game detects it as a workout, then give them bonus points to the corresponding characteristics.

- Really?! Then we have to start training immediately!

- No. We don't know, it's going to work or not. They did not tell us anything about how to play and how we can see the characteristics of our characters, it is logical to assume that this will be understood instinctively. However, it is possible that it will not bring the slightest result. Look! The most impatient stopped trying, and rushed to the village. There should be a NPC, they provide jobs, provide job for experience. After getting a certain amount of experience, you get a new level, so - become stronger.

- Then we need to go there! We have to become stronger!

- No. Our purpose here not a power, but victory.

- Exactly! - boy about my age came up to us. Two heads shorter than me, with a contemptuous expression. -- To win, you need to perform the main quest, but this would require power. It is important to strike a balance. If the first points may be obtained without performing the tasks we have to do it. Further development will be very complicated. I am - Tavur. Nice to meet you.

I shook his hand.

- I am - Byte - as soon as I said it's like over there appears the name of the interlocutor above his head.

- Ha! As I thought, now I can see your name, and you are mine, right?

- Yes. Alice, do you see the inscription over our heads?

- No.

- Then let's get acquainted, - after the ritual of dating above her head appear an inscription with her name. A few acquaintances and we have determined that the font, which is written the name depends on the gender of the interlocutor.

Here's how ... This is useful when someone familiar appears in a crowd. And dangerous, when you want to hide from anyone. I think in the future there will be ways to hide the inscription, even from friends, and vice versa - find out the name without this ritual.

- It's obvious. - said Tavur. - Well, I go to the village. By the way, I - alchemist. I will go and look for a teacher. Meet again, joker.

- I do not understand, when I managed to make a joke?

- Do not make that face. Your name. You know, for the common players byte it is just a unit of digital information, but for gamers who are gathered here, it means absolutely different. .Byte - is Child of Code. Name yourself with so famous name...You just exposed yourself to ridicule. This person - a myth, a legend. And even if he exists, then you're at him does not look like. I would rather believe that he was invited to the alpha testing with VeterDush - WindSouls, If someone does not understand. Some use this version of the name of famous gamers .. Ha-ha!

- You are a big gun. - Alice even for a moment not doubted that I'm the one who call myself.

- Yeah, - that's it! Time has come frank conversation! - I have to tell you something. I do not intend to achieve any special goals in the game. Computer games is evil. I'm going to stay away from them, and I want to protect you from their terrible influence.

- You said as my father. He also said that this game - nonsense. He sent me here so that I prove the superiority of real skill. He thinks that the VR is a great tool, which will help attract more students to our school of martial arts. They will come to us and spend money on training, to become the best here in VR. - For a moment, her face changed with the devilish traits. I imagined, as fists her unknown dad beat the dust out of the punching bag and then begin to beat the money out of the students. A terrible picture.

- Then ... - I not finished. The world froze again, framed by the familiar frame. And of course, there were variants of the answer:

1. If you really are going to play, then we don't think alike. I'll wait until those ten weeks pass, and then go home.

2. I am ready to advise you, but do not expect help from me. In this game I - a simple observer.

3. Soon begun, soon done. The sooner we finish the game, the faster we will be home. You will receive your students, and can I get rid of my gaming hell.

4. Make PR for game geeks? It's waste of time. We can do much better. We should drop this test right now and start an effective advertising campaign. I will help! Let's run away from here together!

The solution is obvious. I will follow the third option.

- Алиса, если ты хочешь доказать превосходство реальных навыков, than just to take part - is not enough. We must win or occupy a high enough position in the rating. And I'm willing to help you, but under two conditions.

She nodded solemnly, folded her arms and exhaled sharply:

- Speak!

- The first - after the beta-test, you'll never be interested in playing computer games. Regardless, we will be able to carry out your idea or not, - I waited for her nod and continued. - Second - you give me a chance to conquer your heart.

- Hu-hu-hu, - she just laughed. - And you're brave. I agree, however, you can get my heart only in one way. You have to beat my father in a battle without rules. He had crippled several of my boyfriends, already

Excellent. If you agree, then let's go and grab our victory.

- What? Wait, didn't you hear what I said? My father crippled several ... Where are you going?! Listen to the end! Your life will be in danger as soon as you cross the threshold of my house. I'm serioooous! - in Alice's voice sounded weepy tone.

The naive girl, she can not even imagine what it means to be a son of the two highest ranked game geeks. A normal person can not even imagine what I experienced. Unlike common gamers that gathered here, highest ranked game geeks ready to do anything to win. They even mastered martial arts, they train the body and mind, to be able to click on one ten-thousandth of a second faster. Walks in the open air? Ha! Steeplechase, while the battle against three opponents. I literally had to juggle the consoles.

These two monsters who are called by my parents, in their desire to win, they have long since gone beyond the limits of human capabilities. The International Association of games even established a special competition. One who will be able to hold out against them the longest, will receive a prize. In any game. Anyone who would be able to defeat them will receive a reward of one hundred million dollars. One time I even thought to defeat them and to leave the hell that some call paradise life. Unfortunately, they are absolutely ruthless ...So, some sleazy teacher of martial arts, I will crush without any problems.

- Hey, why are you stopped?

Alice stood a few paces behind.

- You know, - my future wife said tensing. - Just now, I felt coming from you so strong murderous intent. Do you really just gamer, not a resident of the hidden world?

- Since you'll be my wife soon, we need to know each other better. Believe me, you will be surprised when I tell you how I lived. And you tell me about yourself, and about this hidden world ...

Thus began my journey on the roads of the VR game, "Ten". I've always played no more than parents required, and is not particularly interested in the world of gamers. Therefore I think that around me though good, but ordinary players, which will be able to overcome with little effort. I was so naive...

***

Boar trotted slowly through the woods. He was filled with confidence. Strong opponents did not come here, and weaklings who will make a noise on his favorite dining clearing he destroy in a jiffy. He jumped to the open space and screamed belligerently. The man stopped the collection of herbs, and turned to the ruler of this place. Boar sniffed, he clearly felt the smell of the second, but for some reason did not see him. In the end, he decided to find him later, and to begin to deal with the enemy that stands in front of him.

Boar made several steps as a king. He let escape this insolent, but man was too stupid to take advantage of this grace. Moreover, the trespassers smiled. Even grinned! Blatant impudence! The Boar jumped forward, and saw something strange. Instead, the person in front of him was a huge beast. The front teeth of this animal were longer than boars tusks, thick wool - natural protection against bites and hits.

The oddity was that the boar saw this frightening creature and at the same time human. They had only one thing in common - looking at him they both licked lips. This made the boar uncertain. Is it possible to attack the enemy. How can he be both beast and man. Aura. Word came from the nowhere, with it came the realization. Behind there was a noise, and the rustle of leaves. Boar whirled, already knowing what he sees.

The second man jumped down from the tree were he was hiding. He sat on bent legs, his hands rested on the ground. Around him there was an aura, too - It was an animal camouflage colors. Thick legs, soft flesh, barely covered with shiny slime. Huge bulging eyes on a triangular head alluded to night life of this animal. By all indications, it was a weak predator, but boar alerted. And when the animal opened his mouth, he immediately ran away.Hoof caught on protruding root, boar fell awkwardly, but was able to see how a thick slimy tentacle released from the mouth of goggle-eyed monsters hit the place where he stood, Active aura's ability.- new words come from the nowhere. From beast, covered with hair, wafted a horror - passive aura's ability.

These people are different, realized boar. They call upon the spirits of animals intimate to them - totems. With sacrificial offering, these spirits will become stronger and one day they turn into a creatures of another level. What level? At this time was no hint from the nowhere. it pleased him. The boar ran away as fast as he could. These spirits will become stronger, because that part of the universal power will go from victims to them. Boar fear this fate, because if he the loss of that power, he will cease to be reborn in his lair. He will not be able to get stronger and enslave the forest. He will not be able to destroy the enemies one by one.

Boar wanted to reserve a little bit of fat before leaving to fight the forest cat Borrau, who ruled the neighboring plot of the forest. However, he could not wait any longer. Troubled times comes for everyone in this world. Territory of boar and wild cat were almost equal, but even so, wild cat always wins. Boar suddenly realized that there is one difference between him and Borrau. It's a name. It is possible that the name - it is a source of additional power ... Then he must find it too. And then he decided that from now on his name - Boar!

New words appeared out of nowhere

Intelligence +1

Status of the object is changed. Given the status: "named mobile object."

Endurance +2

Strength +3

Agility +1

Boar felt a surge of power, and the words came out of nowhere - the share of the computing capacity is increased.

Now they are equal, understood Boar. Now everything depends on him.

***

Two players have looked into deep of the forest

- Hey, what's wrong with him? He is the third level. Why he ran away from the two first-level players?

- Perhaps he sensed a trap?

This is a common net! It would not even delay him.

- I don't know? Maybe it's buged? Or is there such a place? Let's move on.

- Aga.

These two men did not know that they received ability, called an aura. They still could not see the system messages, so they did not even know that they brought into the world of "Ten" first totem spirits which, thanks to the early appearance, could become the first gods of this world. And, of course, they have not know about the monstrous disappointment that befell Hamster and Toad,* when their first potential victim escaped into the forest ...

* T/L note Hamster and Toad - in Russian modern culture it's two avatars of GREED!!!

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