Chapter 2: Mini rich?

Aiden Colie's Pov,

[random skill card x1, random perk card x1, random trait card x1, random technological gadget card x1, random bionic equipment card x1]

Looking at the remaining things to use, we chose to finish first before returning for a discussion, no one was in the mood to play anymore.

I silently chose to use all items and mini mini-loading icon popped up before...

[you have obtained a passive skill "intermediate blade mastery"]

[you have received a perk "Brute strength"]

[you have received a trait "Critical Thinking"]

[you have received "200 Neon Neurostimulation chips"]

[you have received a "C-grade Electro-Blaster prosthetic hand]

I looked at these cards and their descriptions,

[Intermediate Blade mastery: you gain mastery when using things related to blades, such as switchblades, knives and the like. You have a 25% damage boost when this passive is in play...

Brute strength: Increases the damage done by the owner's normal and charge attack by 15 percent and 50 percent respectively.

Critical thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses, alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Neon Neurostimulation chips(consumable): a mini chip that can be inserted into any of your auxiliary slots, It stimulates your senses in a wild and colorful way with an augmented reality of your wildest fantasies. Note: It's highly addictive... One-time use for each chip...

C-grade Electro-Blaster prosthetic hand: a bionic weapon: a type of Bionic implant. Such implants guaranteed that an individual was never unarmed no matter the situation. This artificial forearm houses a small blaster that emerged from a hidden compartment above the wrist and a melee shock node that can either deliver a hail of blaster fire before most enemies were aware they were in danger or deal shock damage to the enemy during a melee.

Note: it replaces the left hard perfectly once installed by the system. The cost of installation is 14,000 star credits.]

shocked by the bionic equipment, I ended up shouting "Op!". I looked at Noah and noticed that he was giving me a sneer.

"This... What did you get?"

Noah's face was suddenly filled with contempt as he said "It's nothing special" before sharing his inventory page.

[you have obtained a passive skill "Advanced senses"]

[you have received a perk "Make em Boom"]

[you have received a trait "Monitoring"]

[you have received "Fatelinium powder recipe"]

[you have received a "C-grade Electro-Blaster prosthetic hand]

[Advanced Senses: the sensory-interpretation areas of the brain are enhanced, thereby heightening the user's awareness and analysis of their surroundings, as well as spatial perception. the mind's natural ability to process visual data is enhanced, and the user's ability to perceive targets under difficult conditions is enhanced.

"Make em Boom"

Adds more damage and area of explosion relative to the level of explosives.

Monitoring - Monitor/Assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Fatelinium powder formula: formula for an addictive substance.

C-grade Electro-Blaster prosthetic hand: a bionic weapon: a type of Bionic implant. Such implants guaranteed that an individual was never unarmed no matter the situation. This artificial forearm houses a small blaster that emerged from a hidden compartment above the wrist and a melee shock node that can either deliver a hail of blaster fire before most enemies were aware they were in danger or deal shock damage to the enemy during a melee.

Note: it replaces the left hard perfectly once installed by the system. The cost of installation is 14,000 star credits.]

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After a brief discussion, we decided on the next course of action. There was no issue in using our benefits to increase our personal combat power first and from the look of things, I may be heading for the melee assassin route for now while Noah is more inclined towards a ranged tank or something, that doesn't mean he would be weak in close combat though. With his advanced senses and bionic arm, he's just as dangerous...

I used all my benefits and was automatically put to sleep, I'm guessing it was due to the installation and traits as it had something to do with changing who you are...

'That was new information, next time we should take turns before doing any bionic modification or traits...'

I look at myself in the bathroom mirror, flaxen hair with light blue eyes, a well-toned body, and abs but eyes were drawn to my left hand.

It looked and felt no different from an ordinary arm but...

The sound of a whirring machine came up as a silver barrel came up from above my wrists spinning slightly in a complicated manner. There was no discomfort and with little to no thought, tiny black hair-like substances covered my fingertips while releasing sparks, too bad it was something like a charged attack.

No matter how many times I see it, I can't help but marvel at the idea that I now have a bionic weapon all to myself.

You have to know that since we came to this world, the concept of money has played a major role as an obstacle, preventing our family from barely having enough to take care of our basic necessities much less buying crazy gear.

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"Since we are bound to be gangsters, why don't we make a Gang, I don't think it would be much use in joining an already made one..." Noah's Voice came from behind the door.

With a smirk, I walked out of the bathroom before picking up the black hoodie from the mattress and putting it on, "My thoughts exactly, that would be boring but don't write it off just yet..."

Noah sat up with a canned beer in hand, he said "Any name in mind?"

"Yeah..." I paused and couldn't help but look at the canned drink while thinking 'Seems like he paid the rent already'

"What do you think about crows?", I enunciated each word slowly

"What? What does that have to do with anything?"Confused, Noah couldn't help asking.

I simply smiled at my brother and said, "Just, humor me for a second ok? What do you think of them?"

"I just remember that they were a symbol of misfortune back on earth..."

I couldn't help laughing at his words and spoke out, "Hahaha, I told you to read more back then" to which he simply snorted in response.

So I continued my statement, "You are not wrong though, but it's not just misfortune, it also symbolizes transformation, destiny, intelligence, fearlessness, mystery, flexibility, adaptability, perspective..."

"Ah I get it...so you are going to use the name 'crows' yes?" Noah says impatiently.

"Yes"

"Alright cool"

[Ding! You have completed your first milestone: "Gang em up"]

[You have gained 150 exp]

Level up!

A warm feeling came up, giving me the urge moan...

[Quests Unlocked ]

[1 star Gang Quest]

* Every growing organization needs money,  the gang at least 2000 star credits.

* No organization can thrive without structure, Create organizational ranks and rules.

* Every organization needs a base of operations, you need to get a safe house.

* Two bosses alone don't make a gang, why don't you do some recruitment.

* Every Organization needs a stable source of income, do you need a protection racket?

[1-star Gangster Quest]

* as fresh blood, nothing is more important than earning respect and recognition. This can be done through various little ways ...

- Tattoos (optional)

- weapons

- Clothing (optional)

- Notoriety

- Prestige

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While we were talking, we got a bunch of notifications and things seemed to finally be on track  because to be honest, they really didn't know much about gang life.

While reading through the interface, I noticed something interesting, "Looks like we can complete the first task by depositing some money to the gang page..."

"We could just each deposit 2000 credits then..." As Noah was speaking, he already made the deposit so I did the same.

[Quest complete]

[Ding! You have received 200 exp]

Level up!

Immediately, The feeling of being tossed into a warm bath came again.

After the second level-up, Noah became rather enthusiastic about completing quests,"Hey Aiden, for the next quest, um why don't we do it like this... We the bosses can have the rank of Crow king yea? The inner circle after us should be something like eh...Blood Crows right?, next in line would be Black Crows"

"Hahaha our inner circle Sounds vicious," I say with a chuckle.

Noah nodded naturally and continued, "After that would be the Grey Crows before those who have no color..."

'It's not a bad idea' I picture it in my head and it was a good one "It's almost perfect! we'll call any underboss something like Gold Crows since they'll be directly under the king"

[Quest complete]

[Basic organizational structure have been made]

[You have gained 250 exp]

Level up!

"I'm hungry can we go eat or something, maybe clear some other options by the way"

"Sure let's go"

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Unknowingly, my status page changed so much in one morning...

[Name: Aiden Colie]

[Class:  ]

[Affiliation: The Crows(Crow King)]

[Level 4]

[Exp 100/500]

[Health: 600/600]

[Energy: -/-]

[Stamina: 320/320]

[Heart rate 41 BPM]

[State: Normal]

[Skills: Intermediate Blade Mastery(passive) ]

[Perks: Brute strength]

[Traits: Critical Thinking]

[Body Modification: C-grade Electro-Blaster prosthetic hand(Left Weapon)]

[Equipment: ]

[Balance: 16,000]