Reality Quest: False Protagonist

Jaemin Shin.

Local wannabe gangster in this school, one of the many tormentors Ji-Han. I can't say that he's worse than ChulWoo, but I can say that he's smarter than dimwit. He can organize pretty well, and for what it seems, he's pretty good at networking also. Having been able to invite Si-Yeon, a student from an all-girls high school alongside her friends. Sure, he may lack the physical prowess of ChulWoo, he simply makes up for it with his brains.

Making him a tier-high danger.

But not enough to be actually worth considering, taking in mind the other people he surrounds himself. That is the yakuza-faker, and his goons – or possibly the entirety of patrons in that karaoke place. There's a possibility that the people in the Bully Council use that as hang-out, or a meeting area. Possibly, there's no certainty.

That's why I have to be careful out there, I'm pretty confident in beating both Jaemin and the thug, but with a group of people? I'm pretty much cooked, akin to a spit roast cause I will get fucked in all sides.

"We meet at this place, eh Dowan? hehe~ " 

Just when I entered the bathroom, the voice of Jaemin Shin called out. I raised my eyebrow, he really anticipated me… It reeks of nicotine. 

Covering my nose, I walked towards the sink, " Sup." 

"Eh?" I heard Jaemin gaped, "That attitude, hehe~ You really are something~"

I look at the mirror, and I see the back of his head, "What do you want, Jaemin?"

"Hmmm, nothing much really, " Jaemin puffed from his vape, "I saw everything~ 

How you beat up ChulWoo."

My face is unbudging, "... And? Do you want to avenge him or something?"

"That loser? Nah~ " Jaemin put away his vape, and smiled, "Speaking of which, is 'loser with hidden powers' your concept?~"

"If that's what you want to call it, then let's go with that." I turned back, and looked at him, "Something else you wish to bring up?"

"Hehe~" Jaemin chuckled, his eyes looking straight at me. He bumped me in the chest with his fist, and showed his teeth, " You're funny, haha!"

He titled his head to the side, "Tonight, I'm going to have a drink with girls from an all-girls high school." He smiled never left his face, "wanna go together?~"

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Quest 

YOU WILL BE INVITED TONIGHT. PLEASE ACCEPT THE QUEST AND CHOOSE YOUR SEAT.

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My eyes were stung by the blue light of the interface, so I turned to Jaemin. I didn't match his expression, staying true to what I have been doing – not showing vulnerability. My face is as deadpanned as a stone statue.

"What time?" 

Jaemin let out a playful snort, "Knew you'll accept~

Meet me at a…"

There's a lot I could do to prepare for the impending battle I will have. Bringing weapons into the fight… if I could I would bring a firearm, but this is Korea and not the states. So, getting my hands on a blicky is nigh-impossible, especially with my age.

So, mostly melee weapons are the only thing I could store. Knives, blunt weapons… Teasers? No, I remember something about how it has the same regulations as firearms. Yeah, mostly melee weapons. The best thing probably is something long and sturdy, a baseball bat for example. However, having an edge weapon like a knife does bring more advantage along with risk, first off the moment a bloke pull-out a damn knife the power-play will immediately shift into lethality. Sane people have a natural fear of weapons that could tear them apart, but it might actually backfire as they will think that I'm bluffing. Which is likely due to the guy that accommodates there… 

But, it's best that I bring something that could cut motherfuckers without much effort.

"I look like a school shooter with this on…" I silently muttered, making sure not to let the crowd hear me.

My attire tonight consists of a blue hoodie, with an anime character printed on the back. I wore a plain-velvet cap, and for my legs I wore flexible sweatpants. This makes it flexible while still being protected.

And for my actually weapons, I brought with me-

"Hey, you're early!" I heard Jaemin's voice cut through the noise of the crowd.

Turning to look at him, I wipe my face with the fabric I bought.

"Is that a problem?"

"The opposite actually, " He bumped on the shoulder, "We could talk about things before the girls arrive–"

"Is that them over there?" I pointed at the left, and Jaemin snapped to turn and look.

He looks surprised.

Actually staring at these girls, with SI-Yeon being the main focus of my attention. Again, they have this stylistic brush with their appearance, they look like they just came out from an anime convention. Especially with Si-Yeon, being an important character, and the focus of "sex sells" fallacy. 

I shook my head.

"Guess that ain't happening, otherwise…" Jaemin turned to look at me with a strange smile, " Dowan, Let's have fun today~"

…

..

.

'His singing voice is honestly… good. ' I muse listening to Jaemin singing the song "Fantastic Baby." 

However, I couldn't really enjoy it as Jaemin is singing – no matter how average his singing voice is.

The set-up for this rag-tag mix of people is… normal I guess. With all the girls opposite to the boys' seat – aside from Ji-Han who is sitting in the middle, because of Jaemin's order. I held back voicing my displeasure of this, waiting for the right time to make him regret the things he had done now.

I just have to wait for everyone to leave first, and for that to happen Jaemin has to mess with Ji-Han first. Apologize in advance…

Changing the subject for a bit, goddamn Korea's food is so damn good. The fried chicken is so damn good – but that's a given, all fried chicken is good if done well. The watermelon is nice too, it goes with the drinks, it makes my mouth tingles when the two flavors mix – and not in a bad way.

Korea has a good array of dishes and, generally, food.

"You look like you're enjoying yourself, " I heard a voice stated in front of me.

I look up, and see Si-Yeon looking at me – but with a different gaze compared to the canon chapter. With the original Dowan, Si-Yeon is very much apathetic to him – even evaluating as a loser. But, this time, she seems interested.

Which is good in my case.

"Who doesn't?" I retorted, munching on the chicken wing as I looked towards her, "Very good choice of seasoning and such, how 'bout you try. What's your name again?"

She turned to her friends, "I'll pass."

"Hmm."

As Ji-Han and Jaemin do their things, the thought came up to go into the bathroom. I was about to bring up Jaemin, but the bastard did as the original events occured. The motherfucker spilled alcohol on Ji-Han's lap, alongside a nasty – ridiculing grin. My blood spiked a bit, however I held back by closing my eyes and clenching my fist.

"Dowan, what's up, something wrong?" Jaemin smiled as he noticed the girl laughing at Ji-han's humiliation – aside from, well, Si-Yeon.

"Nothing, " I replied, "Felt a little off with the drink, I just needed to go to the restroom. I'll be back in no time.

"Sure, sure~" Jaemin chuckled, as he sipped from his drink. Removed his eyes from me, and returned it to Ji-Han.

Ji-Han looks dejected and embarrassed, but he's used to this, and simply held back a reaction from this. Stay strong for a bit, I need to prepare something. 

I scratch my eyelids a bit,

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Chain Quest

One Who Judges Justice.

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Two of Swords 

A blind maiden grasp two blades under a watchful Crescent Moon

Indecision leads to inaction, and inaction yields no result. Act fast, but think cautiously. 

"Fuck…" Jaemin complained, " Did the school launch go bad?"

For the maiden is blind.

My fist collided with Jaemin's temple, creating a stale sound. Jaemin fell unconscious, and his body crashed into the ceramic floor of the room.

"And a blunder could make the swords cut the maiden herself." 

Justice is blind…

But injustice has no eyes to begin with.

///Quest Completed!///

"CO.S.MO.S~ WI~ FE~ FEEEEE~"

The voice is getting out here too. I guess that guy is already here

"It's loud," I placed my pinkie on my ear. Going to Jaemin's unconscious body, I took out his phone and sent a message to the fatso that is singing.

[FUCKING PIG CAN'T EVEN SING, KEKEKEKEKE!!!]

This should get him riled up, all I have to do is wait a second annnnnd - BOOM! The door loudly opened, and the wannabe gangster wordlessly announced himself .

"Was it you?" His face is covered by bulging veins.

"Congrats, you're using common sense, " I close my eyes, " Now with that unlocked skill, deduce that question's answer…" I tilt my head, and Eyes still close grin, "Piggy. "

"You… TWINK!!!" 

Twenty seconds passed.

"Aww, is peppa pig angry? Shiver me timbers!~" I held my hand up, and mocked fear.

I heard a loud stomp, and followed by another. It's a direct attack, front and running towards me.

"I don't know why you're closing your damn eyes, but it's PISSING ME OFF!!!" The Third stomp I moved away to the left, and I felt by the slight wind that the pig missed me.

Forty seconds passed.

Something grabs my arm, I pry it off using my other one. The pig shouted and snorted 

Fifty seconds.

Another consecutive loud stomp.

This guy never learns. I side-stepped again.

Sixty seconds complete.

"A minute passed, piggy~"

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Active Skill.

Charge Shot 

Collect your qi with your eyes closed.

A longer charge will make for a stronger attack that cannot be dodge.

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"Level 1 Charged!" I shouted.

"What!? Why are you shouting–" The piggy's eyes froze, "A-are your eyes glowing, what the fu-!!!!!"

I deliver a fast punch to his side. This punch is much faster than anything I've executed so far, much faster, much precise. The movement is lacking any waste, and to make it more devastating I brandish a knuckle duster as my preferred weapon in this fight.

And to make it more devastating, I directed my punch to his liver-side.

Saliva splurged on my arm, as I saw the guy's eyes turning white due to losing his consciousness. 

A concentrated force directed to the liver.

I've won.