Now I remember that there was an underworld but I really didn't care to memorize the storyline here so I am more or less oblivious to what happens next.
We then learn about 'Wildfire' an organization led by a former silvermain guard. We also meet a member, Seele, who was quite uninviting since she dislike the 'Overworlders'.
Weeks pass as we travel between the underworld and the overworld, gathering information on the Fragmentum only to learn that the cause for them is a Stelleron.
We also over hear rumors of the Supreme Guardian Cocolia making more and more erratic decisions like sealing of the Underworld completely. Now that I think about it, this was very true. It was quite difficult for us to travel from above to below and vice versa.
While talking with Bronya we realize that she started to question her mother's(Cocolia's) decisions. She is more and more aware of the situation and growing tension with the underworld.
Our group then decides that we need more information and start searching more on Cocolia.
We have our suspicions proven when we discover the connection of the Supreme Guardian to the Stelleron.
Within a discussion we realize that it is probably the Stelleron that is influencing Cocolia into making the impulsive and erratic decisions.
Geopard, the Silvermain Guard captain, who well, isn't blind. Finds himself struggling with his duty and his growing doubts about the orders from above.
Finally, after several weeks we get an appointment with Cocolia.
A few days later I find myself, March, Dan Heng and Stelle all walking into the office of Cocolia.
The woman, although beautiful seemed tired and exhausted, her eyes were a strong purple and her hair golden. If I wasn't told that she was Bronya's mother I'd have thought they were complete strangers with no family relation at all.
" So, outsiders, what brings you to Belobog?" As Cocolia speaks her posture straightens in her chair and the presence of a leader can be felt.
March decides to speak up before the rest of us could "We are here to help Belobog!"
Cocolia's eyes narrowed slightly at March's declaration, a ghost of a smile playing at her lips though it didn't reach her eyes. "Help? How... noble of you." Her tone carried an edge that made the air in the room feel heavier. "And what makes you think Belobog needs help from outsiders who arrived mere weeks ago?"
Dan Heng stepped forward, his voice measured. "We know about the Stelleron."
The temperature in the room seemed to drop. Cocolia's fingers tightened almost imperceptibly on the armrest of her chair.
"Stelleron?" Cocolia's expression smoothed into practiced confusion. "I'm afraid I don't know what you're referring to. Is this some term from beyond Jarilo-VI?"
Stelle spoke up, her voice firm. "It's the source of the Fragmentum. We've encountered them before."
Cocolia stood gracefully, her posture that of someone in complete control. "I see. You arrive in our city, enjoy our hospitality, and now you accuse the Supreme Guardian of being... what exactly? Corrupted? Influenced by some phantom force?" She shook her head, disappointment etched across her features. "I had hoped outsiders might bring fresh perspective, but instead you bring paranoia and accusations."
"Mother?" Bronya's voice came from the doorway. None of us had heard her approach. "What's going on?"
"Nothing, dear," Cocolia said smoothly. "Our guests are simply tired from their investigations and are seeing conspiracies where there are none. The Fragmentum is a natural phenomenon we've been managing for centuries."
March's hands clenched into fists. "You're lying! We've seen the patterns, the way it's spreading—"
"I think this meeting is over," Cocolia said coldly. "Perhaps some rest will clear your heads of these delusions."
Dan Heng's eyes narrowed. "You're making a mistake. The Stelleron will destroy everything if—"
"Enough." Cocolia's voice was sharp as a blade. "You will leave. Now."
Something in me snapped. Watching her lie so smoothly, so easily, while people suffered in the Underworld, while the Fragmentum spread—
I lunged forward before anyone could stop me.
Ice materialized around my fists as I closed the distance to Cocolia, fully intending to force her to acknowledge what she was doing—
"Stop!"
A wall of wind and energy slammed into me, throwing me backwards. I hit the ground hard, the breath knocked from my lungs. When I looked up, Bronya was standing between me and Cocolia, her weapon materialized, her silver eyes blazing with shock and anger.
"What are you doing?!" Bronya shouted.
"He just attacked the Supreme Guardian!" Cocolia's voice rang out, and suddenly the doors burst open as Silvermane Guards flooded into the room. "Seize them all! They're working with the Fragmentum—it's the only explanation for such madness!"
"Run!" Dan Heng's spear was already in his hands as he moved toward the window.
"We're not leaving him—" March started.
Stelle grabbed March's arm. "We can't help him if we're all captured! Move!"
Dan Heng had already shattered the window with his spear. The sound of alarms began blaring throughout the building.
"After them!" Cocolia commanded. Half the guards broke off to pursue my fleeing teammates.
I tried to follow, tried to break through the circle of guards surrounding me, but Bronya stepped into my path again. "Don't," she said quietly, her weapon still raised. "You've done enough."
I could have fought. Should have fought. But the look in Bronya's eyes—betrayed, confused, angry—made me hesitate just long enough for the guards to grab my arms, forcing them behind my back.
"Take him to the restricted cells," Cocolia ordered, her voice icy. "No visitors. No contact with anyone outside."
As they dragged me away, I caught one last glimpse of Cocolia. For just a moment, her mask slipped, and I saw something in her expression—was it guilt? Relief? Fear?
Then the doors slammed shut, and I was left with only the echo of alarms and the knowledge that I'd just royally screwed everything up.
The guards hauled me through corridors I didn't recognize, down stairs that seemed to descend forever. My mind was racing. The others had escaped—that was good. They could regroup, find evidence, maybe even figure out how to break me out.
Or maybe I'd just destroyed any chance of stopping the Stelleron by attacking the one person who could have helped us.
The cell they threw me into was small, cold—not that I noticed—and disturbingly isolated. As the door clanged shut and the guards' footsteps faded away, I was left alone with my thoughts and my impulsiveness.
Great. Just great.
At least the others got away. Now I just had to hope they could fix this mess before Cocolia decided to do something more permanent than imprisonment.
Well, I could breakout pretty easily, but I now have some time alone, meaning time to check the system.
I can help you recreate the lost content! Based on our conversation, here's what came after those lines:
Through a thought the system's interface appears, a blank black and white, somewhat see-through screen, pretty bland honestly, even compared to the blue interfaces I saw in manga. Oh well.
Alright, now let's check through more of the options.
Well let's go one by one then.
BB pops up in-front of the screen menu. "Wait! Senpai, check the notifications for once!"
I blink at her sudden appearance. "Sorry, notifications?"
"Yes! You've been ignoring them forever~" BB waves her hand and suddenly my vision is flooded with notification windows.
NOTIFICATIONS:
[Achievement Unlocked] "First Blood" - Defeated your first Fragmentum creature
[Achievement Unlocked] "Underworld Explorer" - Discovered the Underworld
[Achievement Unlocked] "Worst First Impression" - Made Seele want to murder you immediately
[Achievement Unlocked] "Cultural Exchange" - Learned about Belobog's history and culture
[Achievement Unlocked] "Cold Heart, Warm Hands" - Helped at Natasha's clinic for 7+ days
[Achievement Unlocked] "Silent Treatment" - Went 24 hours speaking less than 10 words
[Achievement Unlocked] "Sorry, Not Sorry" - Said "sorry" 1000+ times (Debuff active)
[Achievement Unlocked] "Ice Sculptor's Apprentice" - Watched March create ice sculptures
[Achievement Unlocked] "Mechanical Friends" - Befriended an ancient automaton (Svarog)
[Achievement Unlocked] "Friend of the Fragments" - Your ice arm resonated with Fragmentum energy
[Status Update] Ice Arm Regeneration: 34% complete
[Achievement Unlocked] "Brotherly Resemblance" - Multiple people compared you to Bronya
[Quest Complete] "Investigate the Fragmentum" - Reward: 500 Coins, 50 Achievement Points
[Achievement Unlocked] "Conspiracy Theorist (Correct)" - Uncovered the Stelleron connection
[Achievement Unlocked] "Trust Issues Validated" - Discovered Cocolia's corruption
[New Title Available] "Underworld's Ally" - Gained trust of Underworld residents
[Shop Updated] New items available based on recent achievements
[Achievement Unlocked] "Diplomatic Immunity... Revoked" - Attacked a world leader
[Achievement Unlocked] "Impulsive Decisions Have Consequences" - Let emotions override logic
[Achievement Unlocked] "Bronya's Disappointment" - Lost trust of a potential ally
[Quest Failed] "Peaceful Resolution" - You attacked Cocolia instead of negotiating
[Achievement Unlocked] "Team Scatter" - Forced your allies to flee and abandon you
[Companion Status] March 7th: Worried, Escaped Successfully
[Companion Status] Stelle: Frustrated but safe, Planning rescue
[Companion Status] Dan Heng: Analyzing situation, Escaped Successfully
[Achievement Unlocked] "At Least They Got Away" - Your sacrifice allowed allies to escape
[Achievement Unlocked] "Prison Speedrun" - Got imprisoned within weeks of arrival
[Achievement Unlocked] "Solitary Confinement" - Imprisoned in restricted cells
[New Debuff] "Wanted Criminal" - Silvermane Guards will attack on sight
[Warning] Your actions may have accelerated Cocolia's timeline
[Quest Complete] "Get Captured Like a Fool (Hidden)" - Reward: 1000 Coins, 100 Achievement Points, New Skill Unlock
[Sub-skill unlocked] Stereotype - Asian unlocked
[650 UNSEEN NOTIFICATIONS PENDING]
[MC's thoughts on the notifications - shock at the number? Annoyed at the titles? Focus on specific ones?]
[Response to "Get Captured Like a Fool" quest completion]
[BB's teasing comment about the hidden quest]
"Sorry, but—wait, what skill unlocked from that?"
[BB's response about the new skill unlock]
1. Profile Exploration
[MC dismisses notifications and selects Profile]
Sub-sections visible:
"Senpai why don't you check what's new in the abilities?"
I think I'll refuse since I feel like pulling the gacha which likely means I will have to check later anyway, plus I'd rather see my physical status to know how my arm's doing.
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- Physical Status -
Head(Debuffed -1 int), Torso(Perfect), Legs(Slightly tired), Left Arm(Perfect), Right Arm(Destroyed, Healing[70%])
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Well that's fun
Oh it's nice I also got that title but I am gonna check that later since well yes.
I should probably check my inventory about now.
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Items:
- Rhongomyniad
- Titanium Branch
Clothing
= Black baseball Cap
= Red T-shirt
= The Herta fanboy shirt
= Aha's Mask
= Zero's outfit (Ruined)
= Himeko's white panties
= Welt's Glasses
= Suzaku's imperial soldier =(Ruined)
Damn, I almost forgot i had to give them the fragmentum War Axe when being dragged here.
Slots Used: 3/30
"Oh? how unfortunate both your 'perfect' outfits got ruined - Boo Hoo" BB said teasingly.
Tears slip down my face as I remember the cool asf outfits, ya, ya very sad.
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Well enough of that lets explore smth else like say the shop!
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- Coin Shop
Healing Potion (Minor) - 50 coins, Stamina Booster - 75 coins, Basic Weapon Repair Kit - 100 coins, Frost-Resistant Cloak - 200 coins, Lucky Charm (1-time use) - 150 coins, Mystery Box (Common) - 300 coins, Skill Experience Boost (24hrs) - 250 coins
Current Balance: 1,247 coins
- Point Shop
Attribute Point (Single) - 5,000 AP, Skill Upgrade Token (Rare) - 15,000 AP, Stelleron Fragment (Inert) - 50,000 AP, Aeon's Blessing Loot Box - 25,000 AP, Title Unlock Key (Random) - 100,000 AP, Memory Crystal (High Quality) - 30,000 AP, Divine Construct Blueprint - 2,500,000 AP
Current Balance: 3,680 AP
- Memory Shop
Create Light cones from your memories, you first need to accumulate memories of this world before being able to use this shop.
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Achievement System:
Completed:
Witness to the End (Watched your world die) - 2,500 AP
The Biggest Loss (See your parents last moments) - 0 AP
System Awakening (Received the Aeons' Game) - 500 AP
First Steps (Arrived in new world) - 100 AP
Space Station Survivor (Escaped Herta Space Station incident) - 800 AP
Fragmentum Baptism (First contact with Fragmentum corruption) - 300 AP
Icebreaker (Survived first major Fragmentum battle) - 250 AP
The Mask Unleashed (Awakened March's Evernight persona early) - 1,500 AP
Healer's Assistant (Helped at Natasha's clinic) - 300 AP
Rivet Town Explorer (Discovered Clara & Svarog) - 200 AP
Truth Seeker (Found Cocolia's corrupted logs) - 500 AP
Bridge Builder (Earned Underworld trust) - 750 AP
Guardian's Doubt (Witnessed Bronya's internal conflict) - 400 AP
Confrontation (Faced Cocolia directly) - 600 AP
The Last Memory (Title Achievement) - 1,000 AP
In Progress:
World Savior (Stop the Engine of Creation) - ??? AP
Emanator's Path (Unlock all Emanator abilities) - ??? AP
Jail Break (Escape imprisonment) - ??? AP
Sorry Counter: 500 (Say sorry 500 times) [327/500] - 2,000 AP
Well damn, I'm just gonna forget some of these achievements.
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Gacha Limitaions - Not set
Gacha Categoties - Not set
Available pulls - 235
Well damn, where did I get that many pulls, anyway don't matter, better time than ever to start pulling!
BB Roll the Gacha 235 Times for me please
-> Received:
Nothing x70
....
NERV Tactical Suit (Red) | Generic Adventurer's Gear (White) - Leather jacket, sturdy pants, practical boots | Victorian Gentleman's Attire (Green) - Waistcoat, tailcoat, top hat, cane | Modern Hoodie & Jeans Combo (White) - Plain black hoodie, faded jeans, sneakers | Banana Suit (White) | Knightmare Pilot Flight Suit (Gold) - Black and purple form-fitting combat suit with white cape, gold accents | Organization XIII Coat (Red) - Black leather trench coat with silver zippers and hood]
Nice I can look classy!
"Okay what the actual fuck!? How are you this LUCKY!!!!" BB from the side of the menu appears, screaming her lungs out.
Not lucky, just better... why does my nose feel like growing-
*Hmph* Snorts BB, pouting like she does most of the time
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Well maybe I should check what each of those abilities are at least right?
/Previous Abilities inserted\[2]
- Name: The Chef
- Rarity: Green
- Status: Unchanged
Description:
Allows to cook food at a very high level and lets you cook any dish, unfortunately the taste will never reach that peak, which high tier chefs are known for.
- Name: Broken Clock
- Rarity: Gold
- Status: Passive
Description:
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- Name: Steal
- Rarity: Red
- Status: Beginner
Description:
Steals the targets most VALUED possession, not VALUABLE, but VALUED.
Needs to be a physical item
- Name: Thernodian Constitution
- Rarity: Special(Cursed)
- Status: Passive
Description:
Your body is no longer bound by physical limitations
{Cursed effect}
Everyone with a 'Good', 'Holy' or 'Strong Willed' attributes find you have an incredibly dark aura that makes them want to be hostile or terrified.
- Name: Black Lightning
- Rarity: Red(Extra Skill)
- Status: Beginner
Description:
Lets the user summon black lightning which at a base level is 5x stronger than natural lightning.
Well damn, some of these make me wanna question my sanity, others make me wanna cry, tf do I do?!
"You can cry on my shoulder Senpai~"BB replies in her usual tone not expecting anything.
... Yes please.
5 minutes later
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Time for equipment review I guess?
- Name: Squeaky Hammer of Doom
- Rarity: White
Description:
Makes squeaky toy noise on impact, enemies laugh themselves to death (maybe)
- Name: Mario's Banana Peel
- Rarity: Green
Description:
Infinite banana peel, always reappears in your inventory after use
- Name: Aha's Whoopee Cushion
- Rarity: White
Description: Never runs out of air, can be heard across dimensions
- Name: Rusty Spoon
- Rarity: White
Description:
It's a rusty spoon. That's it.
- Name: Half-Eaten Protein Bar
- Rarity: White
Description: Wrapper says "Best by: 3 years ago"
- Name: Avalon's Echo
- Rarity: Blue
Description: Creates temporary invulnerability barrier (30 seconds), 120 hour cooldown
- Name: Purity Seal (Authentic)
- Rarity: Green
Description: Blessed wax seal from Imperial chapel, +10% resistance to corruption
- Name: Philosopher's Stone Shard
- Rarity: Purple
Description: Can transmute small amounts of matter, 3 charges remaining
- Name: Mandalorian Beskar Plate
- Rarity: Red
Description: Small chest plate, extremely durable, can be integrated into armor
- Name: Elixir of Minor Immortality
- Rarity: Purple
Description: Extends lifespan by 50 years, one-time use
Wow well, Now I have a panic item and a bunch of random stuff. Not bad honestly.
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Time for Summons.... I want to put this off so badly-
[Chibi Nanook (Blue), Chibi Yahweh (Blue), Kurama (Gold), Chibi Cthulhu (Purple), Truck-kun (Silver)]
- Name: Nanook
- Rarity: Blue
- Status: Chibi
Description:
The Aeon of Destruction stuck in chibi form by your side, you can summon/unsummon him once a week for 1h. When he is summoned he can't harm you, also any group aligned with destruction will listen to your commands without question while he is by your side.
- Name: Yahweh
- Rarity: Blue
- Status: Chibi
Description:
The literal GOD of the bible stuck as a chibi by your side. He frowns when you sin, and is happy when you are virtues, he might even give gifts. He can be summoned freely and will cause any person with attributes 'holy' and 'righteous' to have an overwhelmingly favorable impression to you.
- Name: Kurama
- Rarity: Gold
- Status: Unfriendly
Description:
The Nine Tailed fox who was sealed in Naruto Uzumaki, he doesn't like being summoned. You need to be strong and nice to him for him to not attack you on sight.
- Name: Cthulhu
- Rarity: Purple
- Status: Neutral
Description:
An elder god who is stuck as a chibi by your side, since he is unfamiliar with the world he just likes to observe. He allows you to summon tentacle like appendages.
Tf? What do I even use them for? Like why?
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Well let's forget about that for now and focus on say... the chat room!
---Group Chat---
Unread messages: 240
Cool I ain't going through all that, nu-uh[3]
Traveler: So you're saying the Titan powers are actually from a different civilization entirely?
Male Kiana: Yeah, the Chrysos Heirs weren't the original wielders. We inherited something that predates Amphoreus itself.
Traveler: That's concerning... Do you know what happened to the original users?
Male Kiana: Not really. The records are fragmented at best. It's like someone deliberately erased them.
Lord Arbiter: Deliberate erasure suggests something worth hiding. I've observed similar patterns in Solaris-3's history.
Male Kiana: You think it's connected?
Lord Arbiter: Insufficient data. But civilizations don't usually erase their own legacy without cause.
---SYSTEM NOTIFICATION---
[Frieren] has been added to the chat.
Traveler: Oh! Someone new joined! Welcome!
Male Kiana: Hey there! I'm Phainon. We're all from different worlds, connected by this system.
Lord Arbiter: New member detected. Identity unknown.
Lancer: Who's the new person?
Traveler: Lancer! You're back! We were worried about you!
Male Kiana: Dude where have you been?? You just disappeared for weeks!
Traveler: Are you okay? What happened?
Lord Arbiter: Your extended absence was noted. Explanation required.
Frieren: ...
Traveler: Um, hello? Are you there?
Frieren: ...What is this.
Male Kiana: It's a group chat! The system connects us across different worlds somehow.
Traveler: Yeah, we're all in similar situations. Got these systems and now we can talk to each other!
Frieren: ...
Lancer: Could you tell us where you're from? Anything about yourself?
Frieren: ...No.
Male Kiana: Oh. That's... okay I guess?
Traveler: That's alright! This must be really confusing. Take your time!
Lord Arbiter: Antisocial response pattern detected. Understandable given circumstances.
Frieren: ...Elf. Mage.
Traveler: An elf! That's amazing! How long have you been studying magic?
Frieren: ...Over a thousand years.
Male Kiana: A THOUSAND YEARS?!
Traveler: Wow! You must have incredible knowledge and experience!
Frieren: ...
Lancer: That's fair. Must be overwhelming to suddenly be thrown into a group chat with strangers.
Traveler: Don't worry! We're all friendly here. Whenever you feel like talking more, we'll be here to listen!
Frieren: ...
... Wait wasn't there gonna be a world crossing function unlocked at 5 members?
---System Notification---
Cross World Quest Initiated:
- World: HSR (Member: Lancer)
- Goal: Aid Sane from escaping prison and stop Cocolia before she uses the Stelleron at full force.
Members Accepted: 0/4
Time stops while on a outside quest.
---System Out---
Lancer: Well that's interesting but I doubt I actually need help
Members Accepted: 4/4
Please wait a moment, starting world hopping process.
[1] Remember the tier system! White [2] Abilities: - Name: For Shits and Giggles [ Stereotypes Done Right! │World of Broken Glass │The Info Helper AI │] - Name: World Lost - Name: Game of Chance - Name: Echoes of Light - Name: Imaginary Number World
[3] A/N: neither am I buddy, neither am I