Chapter 1: Start 2082
by Afuhfuihgs“What concept should I try for the game today?”
Seo-jun mumbled, clicking his mouse.
The main screen of 『Stad 2082』 was displayed on the monitor; 『Stad 2082』 was an open-world game with a cyberpunk setting that was currently enjoying immense popularity due to its vast world and high-level AI.
‘First, let’s set the character’s appearance.’
Seo-jun clicked his mouse a few times and began to set the character’s appearance.
He was a true veteran among veterans, having played 『Stad 2082』 for three years.
However, from its initial release date until now, he hadn’t paid much attention to the character’s appearance.
Perhaps it was just a matter of making minor adjustments to his original appearance?
Like making his penis length about 5cm longer than the original, or making his skin cleaner…!
Perhaps because the original wasn’t completely terrible, even these minor adjustments significantly improved the character’s appearance.
That’s why he had always customized his character this way until now.
Doing it this way was the most cost-effective.
‘…Alright, now let’s decide on the traits.’
A moment later, after setting the character’s appearance, Seo-jun rubbed his palms together as he began to examine the list of traits.
The most enjoyable aspect of 『Stad 2082』 lay precisely in these traits.
This was because the gameplay and story progression would change by 180 degrees depending on which traits were selected.
In fact, it was this very aspect of 『Stad 2082』 that allowed Seo-jun to continue playing the game every single day for three years without fail.
Of course, he had received academic warnings twice because of his immersion in this game… but well, that wasn’t important right now.
“Should I play with a genius hacker concept this time? Or just go with the ‘Smile Toy’ concept, selling my body to women?”
Seo-jun dragged his mouse, pondering deeply. Indeed, since he had played every single day for three years, finding a unique concept was quite a task.
“…This isn’t working. Let’s just roll for random.”
In the end, after much deliberation, Seo-jun decided to roll the dice.
If he chose traits randomly, there was a risk of ending up with a strange, mishmashed character.
But wouldn’t even a mishmashed character have its own kind of fun?
Click!
Seo-jun rolled the dice without hesitation.
He intended to play the game with the very first traits that appeared, without rolling the dice multiple times.
If he had intended to roll the dice multiple times from the start, he would have just chosen the traits himself instead of going random.
Ding-a-ling!
‘I wonder!’
Seo-jun began to stare at the monitor screen, filled with anticipation.
Ding!
And then, a moment later!
Finally, the dice stopped, and a total of seven traits were determined.
Super Strength (SS)
Unerring Accuracy (S)
Steel Skin (A)
Rapid Recovery (A)
Light Eater (C)
Elegance (D)
Fishing Enthusiast (E)
‘…Hmm.’
Seo-jun slowly stroked his chin as he examined the seven traits.
First off, the SS-rank trait ‘Super Strength’ and the S-rank trait ‘Unerring Accuracy’ could be considered quite good traits.
This was because ‘Super Strength’ was a trait that granted immense power, enough to tear steel plates apart with bare hands, and ‘Unerring Accuracy’ was a trait that raised the accuracy of all ranged weapons to the highest level.
Furthermore, the A-rank traits ‘Steel Skin’ and ‘Rapid Recovery’ could also be seen as not bad at all.
These two traits literally maximized the character’s survivability.
‘Steel Skin’ allowed him to deflect most bullets, and ‘Rapid Recovery’ instantly healed injuries close to severe.
Given such traits, it was only natural that the character’s survivability would be maximized.
However, the subsequent traits – ‘Light Eater,’ ‘Elegance,’ and ‘Fishing Enthusiast’ – could truly be seen as utterly dubious.
‘Light Eater’ was a trait that reduced the body’s energy consumption, thereby cutting down on food expenses, but it wasn’t a trait worth specifically choosing.
And ‘Elegance’ could be seen as a truly strange trait that adjusted the character’s movements to appear noble and graceful, while ‘Fishing Enthusiast’ was completely useless in the world of 『Stad 2082』, where most coastlines and lakes were polluted.
‘Tch… well, it can’t be helped. I decided to play with whatever came out first…!’
Seo-jun felt a slight twinge of regret, but he soon shook his head.
When you think about it, just acquiring ‘Super Strength,’ ‘Unerring Accuracy,’ ‘Steel Skin,’ and ‘Rapid Recovery’ would probably be enough to be called a munchkin.
So there was no need to feel too much regret about the remaining traits.
…Click!
Afterward, Seo-jun finished the character setup and pressed the play button.
What kind of story awaited him this time?
Seo-jun waited with a pounding heart for the play screen to appear.
Boom!
“…Gasp!”
But it was at that very moment.
Suddenly, the monitor and PC tower exploded, engulfing Seo-jun.
Seo-jun felt his consciousness instantly fade.
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