"It has been a month since I’ve lived with them. The money they gave me was enough to support me through my whole life, I think. I also managed to make Wei see the Infected in a new light and thus, make him treat The Infected nicely and don’t discriminate against them. Kashchey, however. . .he’s a good guy. This surprised me but I kinda expected it.

Every time I leave the house, I will always see Ch’en and Talulah stalking me in the corner of my eye. I mean, I'm living under the same roof as them. They can come to me and talk to me whenever they want. And here’s another thing, whenever they did stalk me, they would always end up in a situation that would get them kidnapped. Luckily, I was nearby when they were about to get kidnapped.

Today, Talulah and Ch’en weren’t stalking me. Why? Kashchey was training them on how to use their arts. I was on my way home from the store, when I suddenly saw someone I recognized. I looked at him walking and soon realized who he was, Emperor. I follow him because he has a knack for getting in debt and judging by his expression, he was in debt. He was also very weak. If a baby fought him, I would probably think the baby would win. He has a gun but can’t use it well to defend himself. I don’t know if he could aim the damn thing properly. That is also why he has very few friends. For example, Exusiai, Texas, and Mostima. No, I didn’t forget about his other friends. It’s just that these three are the ones who would stick up for him and each other.

I soon followed him to his place, which was, unfortunately, getting trashed by some underground gangsters. He tried to make them stop but his advice fell on deaf ears. The result was him getting bullied and tossed around like a ragdoll. Without wasting a second, I went out of hiding and helped him. A pretty boring fight broke out between me and the underground gangsters. The fight ended and I went to Emperor and asked him what was going on. He told me that he lied to some people he shouldn’t have and was given a death threat. They said if he doesn’t come back to the underground with a fighter, they'll kill him.

I also read some fanfics from Wattpad and it helped me kinda understand what he was saying”

Y/n: Basically, You need a fighter if you wanna live?

Emperor: Yup (Sigh) But the sad thing is I haven’t found anyone willing to become a fighter to represent me in The Underground.

Y/n: That’s quite the predicament. Hmm, tell you what. How about I be your fighter?

Emperor: (Becomes a bit ecstatic) You will?...Wait, you probably want money for doing this. So, how much do you want?

Y/n: I’ll do it for free but, If I ever need help in the future. You have to help me, deal?

"Emperor goes into this thinking pose. A penguin🐧 doing a thinking pose? Imagine that. Kinda reminds me of one of Tuxbird’s clickbait videos"

Emperor: Deal! Now, C’mon! We have to register your name in The Underground!

Y/n: Lead the way penguin 🐧

Emperor: Emperor, call me Emperor.

(Drip penguin, Emperor)

Y/n: Y/n. Just Y/n, nothing else.

Emperor: Ok Y/n, welcome to the club

(Experimental: Isn’t it Ironic that he’s a penguin and he says his group is a club. Kinda reminds me of Club Penguin)

(MCijam: It is not ironic if it is in fanfiction. Everything is weird, sometimes nothing makes sense too. So, it is not ironic at all)

(ExperimentalPlays: Okay then)

"Emperor then held out his...fin? And Gestured for me to do a handshake with him🐧 . . . Have you ever felt this uncomfortable? A penguin holding out his fin for a handshake? Yup, very uncomfortable"

Y/n:" I don’t need the money!...(Internally laughs)  Hell! I really need that money! EVEN THE MOST GENERIC TYPES OF CANDY HERE IS EXPENSIVE AS ALL HELL!”

[King of the Gamer’s Mind]

"My mind was cleared of it’s negative thoughts and I took a deep breath. I extended my hand and I shake his fin...flap?🐧, this is getting awkward fast. How can I describe this? A human giving a human handshake with a penguin🐧 maybe there would be boss music just to make this a little bit more cool. A DJ would be nice too. I snap away from my thoughts and focused on the task at hand"

Y/n: Thank you for welcoming me. Now, let’s go to that place you said earlier

Emperor: What place?

Y/n: The place you just talked about earlier. Y’know, the place that you got that death threat!

Emperor: Oh, that place. It is called The Underground. It’s a place where fighters all around the world could come and make a name for themselves or possibly die. I also prefer The Kazimierz Major Tournament.

Y/n:" The Maria Nearl Event? I still remember Whiplash. She was one hell of a MILF. How old is she again? If memory serves me right, she’s not married. So, why did Blemishine call her Auntie? What’s up with that?

Emperor: That event will be broadcast throughout the whole world. Plus, if we win, we could get 10 Million LMD!!

". . .That type of prize should be seeked out more. But, if no one has ever gotten that prize yet, then all the previous contestants failed. Damn, the ones we have to fight in this tournament are strong. That I can be 100% sure. off”

Emperor: You will also gain an absurd amount of popularity! It doesn’t matter if you win or lose. You could be like that other girl, Radiant Knight. She’s so strong yet so young!

"So she hasn’t been banned yet because of her oripathy? (Sigh) Oripahty . . .I really need to know more about this virus so I can cure it. But, I need someone that has been infected by Oripathy first. Then, and only then, will I be able to cure Oripaty.”

Y/n: Radiant knight? Who’s she? ‘Still, I really need to make this types of questions up”

Emperor: Bruh.

The Emperor made a confused and bewildered face and let out a generic slang while also falling to the ground backward.

Y/n: Sorry, out of all the channels that I don’t watch on the television. Action is one of them

Emperor: Then, what do you watch?

Y/n: Anime

Emperor:*sigh*Radiant Knight's real name is Blemishine. She’s a Kuranta

(MCijam: Did I spell the name of her race right?)

(Experimental Plays: I don’t know, did you?)

(MCijam: I only know a little bit about her. Thus, I don't know if I spelled her name right or not)

(ExperimentalPlays: At least you tried)

Y/n: Okay? Do you have any more facts about her?

Emperor: She has Auntie. Her Aunt's name is Whiplash if I am not mistaken. Her Auntie has a record of beating the tournament 15 times in a row. Unfortunately, she has retired. (Content sigh) Her fights were always a sight to behold.

Y/n: Uhuh

Emperor: "This kid, It kinda worries me that he went on his whole life without knowing who these people were" (Sees The Underground’s passageway) Hey! Look! That is the door that will lead get us to The Underground

"I looked at where he was looking and saw a door that was made to lead into the sewers. . ."

Y/n: What are you guys doing? Living an underground lifestyle?

Emperor: Shhh!! Don't say that out loud, you will be acknowledged as a racist if you do that.

Y/n: What happens to racists?

Emperor: What happens to Racists? Let's just say...they will never meet the light of day ever again

"I’m kind of scared. Welp, time to use [Creation]"

[Use skill: Creation]

[System: What type of power do you want, host?]

“Night Vision”

[Nightvision. . .]

[Scanning host memory about "Nightvision"]

[Scanning]
…
…
…

(Successful!]

[New skill acquired!]

[Nightvision: It allows you to have perfect eyesight when there is no light or when there is only a little bit of light. This skill is passively activated if the owner of this skill is in a dark place]

"Nice!”

Y/n’s eyes glowed a neon green and then that glow disappeared. He noticed that the dark spots near him looked a lot more clearer and brighter

Y/n: (Smiles) Let's go inside, Emperor.

"He nods his head and we begin to walk towards the door. We were right in front of the door. Emperor knocked on the door and an uncomfortable silence was invited.  A few seconds. A buff-looking man opens the door and gestures for us to go inside. Both of us looked at each other and nodded. As we walked into The Underground, I saw light and lanterns were hanging from the walls (Sigh) What a waste of time making a skill called [Night Vision] ."

(ExperimentalPlays: It wasn’t a waste though. (Sigh) Why must you be negative Y/n?)

(MCijam: Don't worry, it’s just some plot in the story)

(ExperimentalPlays: Basically, he’s not seeing it’s full potential yet?)

(MCijam: Indeed, he just got too excited at the first skill he created but he realized that it was not useful. For now, at least)

(ExperimentalPlays: Good to know)

Emperor: I just have one restriction for you Y/n. Whatever you do, don’t ever cause trouble here Y/n. I’m 100% sure you will get beat by that man.

Y/n: Bet?

Emperor: Please no, I’m already stressed enough as it is.

Y/n: What type of penguin are you by the way?

Emperor: As the name implies, I’m an Emperor penguin. I just so happen to be smart enough to talk and do human stuff

Y/n: You don’t mind me calling you E.P, right?

E.P: No, no I don’t

Y/n: Thank god. Calling you “Emperor” was too awkward and to...I don’t know?...Formal?

E.P: Hey my mother gave me-

Lin: Well, well, well. What do we have here? (Looks at E.P)

"From out of nowhere, this Gangster version of Master Splinter came."

(Master Splinter version gangster)

Y/n: As you can see I’m human (Point at E.P) and he’s a penguin🐧.

Lin: Oh? And who are you? I haven’t seen you come here before (Sniffs your scent) You’re a human (Snarls a bit)

Y/n: I’m just a friend of E.P. Plus, you talk big for a rat. The last time I’ve heard, rats like you die by eating poisonous cheese

"Many gasps can be heard and a lot of people’s eyes widened as they stared in my direction. Even the buff man from earlier was wide-eyed by my comment. E.P however . . . Well, let's just say he is writing something. I read some of what the paper said. He was writing some kind of will. For who? I don’t know"

Lin: You got some nerve kid, I respect that. Mind telling me your name kid?

Y/n: Y/n, your’s?

Lin: My name is Lin Kojui, Also known as Lin Gray. I’m the boss in Lugmen.

Y/n: Okay then, nice to meet you

Lin: *Chuckles* Nice to meet you too. Let’s fight each other *Extends his hand out*

Y/n: Sure why not *shake his hand*

[System: Danger! Danger! Danger!]

[Host hand is near crushed due to overwhelming pressure on his right hand.]

[Unlock 1% true strength . . . ]

[Successfully]

"What the? He is too damn strong, I am lucky the system helped me unlock my true strength for 1%. It’s my turn now, rat."

Y/n began to put pressure in his grip. He was about to put more but Liu pulled his hand back from the handshake. He was a bit disappointed by this

Lin:*pull back* Well see you later kid.

Y/n: "Bruh"

E.P: What are you doing Y/n!?! If you mess with him more, I'm sure he will kill you right here, right now

Y/n: Don't worry, I'm strong.

Y/n: "Use skill [Creation]"

[System: What do type of power does the Host want]

Y/n: "Regeneration"

[Scanning host’s memory about regeneration . . .]

[Scanning]
…
…
...

[Scanning process successful!]

[New skill acquired:-]

[Regeneration: Will heal your body automatically until you are fully healed.]

[System: Regenerating right hand]

The sounds of bones snapping back together, the muscle cells regenerating back together, and other tissue’s getting fixed

E.P: What was that sound?

Y/n: I don’t know “That was smooth”

"I stared at my hand as it slowly made the bone go back to its original position. I need to use my powers this time. As I felt my resolve in me strengthen, I sensed that Liu had Oripathy. He has Oripahty, I can study it.''

E.P: Let's go, I already registered your name in the list. For now, let’s just go to the waiting room. You should probably say your prayers. Cuz’ (Sigh) you’ll need it

"He then runs to the waiting room. I try to hold in my laughter because he’s waddling very fast. Heh, he 🐧 waddles so fast even the people around trying to contain the laughter"

(ExperimentalPlays: (Wheezes) I can’t! That penguin waddling is too damn funny! *Pounds the ground*)

(MCijam: *smile to not laughing* Indeed.)

Y/n: So...who is he?

E.P: You weren’t lying when you said you were a home person. (Sighs) He is known as the most dangerous person in Lugmen. Despite being a crime lord, The Rat King is also adored by the people of Lungmen's slums. This can be seen when it’s during The Satin Event. Liu would greet the people and they would greet back

(Master splinter as a mob boss)[more like a flashback]

(ExperimentalPlays: Master splinter as a mob boss? What kind of alternate universe is that?)

(MCijam: Who knows? Master splinter in this universe is probably a version of him when he didn’t meet those turtles.)

(ExperimentalPlays: Could be)

E.P: He is the undisputed godfather of Lugmen's criminal underworld. He has reigned over the slums of Lugmen for many years and is loved by its residents due to his support and protective attitude towards them. From the outside, this Zalak may appear old and frail. He even has trouble walking, even with his cane! But don’t be fooled. his mastery over sand-based Originium Arts makes the Rat King a formidable opponent in battle. In conclusion, he’s a force to be reckoned with and is not somewhat you should underestimate

Y/n: Zalak?...As in rats?

E.P: You got that right. The Rat King is an old, close friend of Wei Yenwu, the chief executive of Lungmen.

"Wei? I heard Lin supported Wei when he was fighting Kashchey in an attempt to take over Ursus."

E.P: Here we are!

"We stopped at what looked like a waiting room of some sort."

(Arena. . . It's a weird arena but cools nonetheless)

"Isn't it kinda big for something built underground?. . It's just a plot for this story. So, I‘d rather not ask any questions"

(MCijam: *flex some tape* Ah shit here we go again fourth wall break)

(ExperimentalPlays: Do you want flex tape, flex glue, flex seal or flex clear?)

(MCijam: . . . Give me all of it)

(ExperimentalPlays: You heard him! (A dump truck filled with flex tape merchandise gets loaded on top of MCijam) You wanted this)

(MCijam: (Muffled) Thanks!)

(ExperimentalPlays: You’re welcome buddy!)

E.P: So, what’s your opinion about the arena? Scary right?

Y/n: Yeah, but I have seen worse.

E.P: What worse than this?

Y/n: (remembers a nightmarish game)

"Be fun my ass, it scared me so much I became shirtless! Plus why did I play that game at night?"

Y/n: Yes

E.P: What?

Y/n: What?

E.P: (Shrugs)

(TIMESKIP running there and there)

Emperor: Wait for me!

Y/n: *try to hide his laugh* “Haha penguin go BRR”

Both of them arrive at the stadium and saw many spectators in the bleachers

The host: This is the night we were all waiting for folks! Some may die in this event, but who cares? Their parents? AHAHAHH! But seriously though who will?

Spectators:...

The host: Sheesh, tough crowd. Now, without further ado. Let me introduce our four contestants in this tournament. First off, we have our dearly beloved, Rat king!!! Who is also famous for his special sand control Originium!

Spectators: (Loud cheering)

The host: Okay okay, calm down everybody! Next off, we have a dangerous individual, The Curse! Be careful, those who have been defeated by him will get their strength sapped from them, thus making them die!

Spectators: (Cheering)

The host: Next up, we have Rame...I don’t know much about him but what I do know about him is he is fairly strong

Spectators: (Low cheering)

The Host: Now, for the last contestant!... (Lean towards you) Psst! Hey kid! What’s your name?

Y/n: Y/n, the new fighter born.

The host:(Clears throat) We have Y/n!, the new fighter born-

Random: Born? From what? Garbage!?

The host: Shut up before I kill you . . .(Clears throat)  Before we start the tournament, I have to explain a few things. Y/n, you will fight against Rame. The winner of that battle will fight against The Curse. And the winner of that battle will fight against The Rat King. The winner of that battle will be awarded 10 million LMD! Now, with that out of the way. Let the battle commence!

Y/n stood up and began to prepare the few powers he had. Before he went into the arena to fight for real, he was grabbed by the shoulder by E.P

Emperor: Good luck kid, you’re gonna need that.

Y/n: Thanks E.P

"The person named Rame jumped from his place and he landed perfectly on the ground like a hero landing. I smile as I soon realised the potential of what I can do"

Y/n jumped from his position and landed it like a supervillain landing. The floor cracked and was caved in a little bit. Some might say that the cracks formed by his landing looked like spider webs. It even made the whole entirety of The Underground shake. Rame widened his eyes and put his guard up. He couldn’t afford to be reckless.

The host: Are both fighters ready? (they nod) Then, let the battle commence in

3!

Y/n Stared at Rame and released a little bit of his power. Thus, making the whole battlefield be filled with his bloodlust. Naturally, Rame reacted with this bloodlust and was scared and this bloodlust shook him to the core

2!

Rame began to sweat profusely and his body became very jittery.

1!

Y/n focuses and thinks of strategies and backup strategies if his previous strategies failed. Rame, however, couldn’t shake the feeling of scare and dread coming from Y/n

START!

Rame: I give up. I don’t want to fight!

Y/n: . . .

The host: . . .

All people: What?

To be continued

Editor ExperimentalPlays! Half of the credit goes to him! Meet you in the next chapter!!

MC out~