Reality Quest: Threshold System

Re-reading again, I noticed. Why does every girl have a dumpy?

And, forgot to say, my English ain't my first tongue. So, the grammar might hurt your eyes, sorry in advance.

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Currently me and the fatty are at the cafeteria eating. The school is big, I thought it was smaller, but that's more because I'm seeing it in a story. The people are… living, and doing their things like me. There's no certainty that they're not simply NPC, or they have their lives actually moving instead of revolving around the main plot of Reality Quest.

Aside from the incoming existential questions, the food here is pretty nutty – and by that, I mean it is good. Better than my school's cafeteria. Korea really got their shit together when it comes to education, this shit is free. The food consists of fish, soup, kimchi? And a fistful of rice. It has a very homey vibe to it, and I'm complaining.

Beom Seok seems to agree with my thoughts, as the fatso devoured the launch in a moment's notice. The Blonde kid took notice of me staring, and perked up his eyebrow. I merely shook my head, and gestured for him to continue eating. 

I guess I'm a student now… A kid named Si-Woo, an 18 year old, with an average build. I observe my arm. I think this build is enough to endure a couple of punches from the likes of ChulWoo, who knows. Unlike Dowan, my diet is not Monster Energy and being sleep deprived. So, I think I'll fare pretty okay.

"Hey, fatso, " I called Beom, making him look at me with an annoyed expression, "If you and I fought, who would win?"

"What kind of question is that?" I raised my eyebrows, "Me, duh. Have you been reading Webtoon martial Arts? Oh, could you recc me some."

"No," I replied. His answer is interesting, does he believe his superior strength could outmatch my speed? In my memories I ran a lot, it seems, "Explain your answer."

With a fish in his mouth, he said, "Hmm, strange question…."

"Just answer it."

He ruffled his dyed hair, "Uhh, it's because I could handle your hits my guy. I know you're fast, and punching you will be useless. But, your punching power is complete and utter garbage!" He smiled.

I tilted my head at him, this fucking guy… He's not wrong I guess, with his fat he could tank my hits. And, frankly, he doesn't even need to move – he could just let me punch and tire me out, then he could go on the offense. 

"Yeah, I think you're right."

"See?"

"It's more you've a lot of fat. My punches will just bounce off you, " I grinned at him. Beom clicked his tongue.

"Dickhead."

But, ChulWoo Min is not a fatso, he's a skinny guy and his depiction proves that. In the first chapter he is drawn quite scrawny, while he seems quite strong – I don't think he could handle a good punch. But, he is associated with that bar-gang that Dowan went into. So, maybe he's a lot stronger than he looks cause I don't think that yakuza wannabe 

Maybe I'm just being arrogant, and overestimating my abilities.

[Quest Created!]

Without notice, the System screen manifested in front of me.

[Test Your Prowess! 

Fight ChulWoo Min!

Win - Normal Key, and 10 System credits.

Lose - Humiliated, and become a target of Bullying!]

So, this is the quest function. It's a lot more boring compared to most, but I kind of like the minimalist interface. However, the same doesn't couldn't be said with the contents itself. Fight ChulWoo Min. Now there's a lot of problems in that, obviously, I'm interfering with the plot. Not to mention this fucker is integral for the first conflict.

The second is, if I fight him and win, there's no telling what Jaemin Shin will do. The blonde-dyad fucker that offer Dowan in the second chapter. Would he give me the same offer as Dowan, or would he get his buddies and jump me? A lot of possibilities, and a very, very, uncertain result.

I'm not even that confident I could win…

I smiled.

However, I do notice that there's no time-limit in the quest… So, this could work. Resting my chin, I pondered. Obviously messing with the White-hair right now will do some altering, keyword, "right now." There's no precedent to fight him right now, meaning I could do it another time…

My smile got bigger.

Meaning, I could let Dowan beat ChulWoo as intended, and well, I'll play the coward's card, and corner him while going home. Not only does this not interfere with the plot all that much, as once ChulWoo got beaten his relevance is not important anymore, but this also increases the chances of me winning the fight. He just got beaten after all, no way could he fight properly.

Kill two-Birds with one stone.

"Hehehehehe."

"Dude, what's up with creepy-ass laughs?"

"Nothing~"

….

As I walked in the hallways, my destination was clear in my mind. Dowan's classroom, obviously. I need to check up on the progress, as Launch is almost over, there's a possibility the first fight is already passed.

Reaching the classroom. Indeed, the fight already settled. Dowan sat on the floor with his face bruised, and ChulWoo even worse. The white-fuck laid on the ground like Yamcha, his face completely fucked by the Dowan's skill. I think there's a couple teeth on the ground.

I entered the room, seeing the supposed hottest girl in the grade "Ah-rin" running out. I ignored her, and she didn't see me.

"Damn, smiling you while fucked him up, eh?" I spoke, watching Dowan smile stupidly while looking at the air. It's really stupid looking from this perspective.

"You're one scary dude, Dowan."

The bob-cut protagonist broke out of his stupor, and snapped at me startled. Damn, his mouth is bleeding.

"S-si-wool, what are you doing here?!" Dowan asked, alarmed, 'W-wait, are the teachers coming!? I need to get out!-"

He knows my name… "Geez come down, there's still a couple minutes before the bell rings. And, I'm here by accident, I heard a loud noise and thought there was a fight. Well, I guess I was right…"

"You really folded the guy, eh. Didn't know the 'Game Shuttle' could fight."

For some reason, the kid begins to shake, " I-i didn't mean to, he-"

"As I said calm down, we both know what kind of character this guy is." Dowan has his eyes widened.

"W-what do you mean, Si-wool?"

"What do you mean, what do I mean?" this guy… really needs to fix that attitude of his, "This guy is a bastard, I ain't faulting no one crushing out on him. This dirt deserves it, it's just surprising you of all people was the one that does. I guess if I squeeze a diamond enough, it will break."

The bob-haired protagonist looks to the side, while he awkwardly laughs. I shook my head, and 

"Great job.' I patted his shoulder.

"Hehe, t-thanks, " Dowan accepted that compliment with the grace of a whale on land. 

The door suddenly flipped open, and revealed the panting Ah-rin. She wiped her mouth of the sweat, while she looked at the both of us with surprise, " The nurse is coming!"

"And, that's cue for me to leave," I patted Dowan's back, making him yelp in surprise, " Keep up the good-work, Game Shuttle Dowan. Make sure you watch yourself, you're gonna catch a lot of attention this moment on wards."

And I left, leaving both of them confused due to my cryptic words… Was that cool? I think I sounded cool there… Yeah, I'm cool.offered my hand to him. This guy has the potential to be the strongest, the only thing holding him back is himself. And, it took a hundred chapters for him to break that habit. I don't think my system has the same potential as his, so it's best I make allies instead of enemies.

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A couple Hours Later.

"Yeah, this would do for now." 

On my hands are a face-mask and sunglasses, alongside a hat. Looking at this assortment, the grin on my face didn't leave me. This would do for anonymity while fighting the ChulWoo. The reason for this is not particularly with ChulWoo, but his connection. Fighting him with nothing obscuring my face is a guaranteed target on my back, Jaemin Shin for no matter how sly-foxed he is, I don't think he'll slide someone jumping one of his boys.

Hiding my face is necessary, and it avoids most problems. Like the cops for example.

Hiding the 14-inch pipe on my back, I waited at an alleyway most students used. I skipped a class for this, to get the necessary things. And, while they might suspect me, it's all suspicion without solid evidence.

"Dowan that loser, I'll make him pay it back…" A snarling voice entered the shadows of my hiding place. My ears perked up, and peeked out the trash.

And, speak of the devil and he will come. ChulWoo, with bandages on his face, walked the alleyway with a furious look on his face. The guy basically stumps as he makes his way deeper.

The more he got close, the itchier my hands got. No matter how old is, no matter if he's just a teenager basically. This fucker tormented one of his peers over a game, that shit is not normal for any kid. Trash-talking, sure, Hitting them, a bit too far but it ain't serious, but outright targeting them all day – making their lives a living-hell. That's a borderline psychopathic tendency.

And, I'm here to set him straight.

"Tommorow, I'll fuck him up. I'll strip him naked in front of that whore, and make him shit. He just got lucky, nothing else, nothing else…"

"Who are you?"

I got out, and lowered my hat down. I didn't take out my hidden weapon yet, this is only a worse-case contingency. I plan to fight him bare-fisted.

"Me?"

I got closer to him, and when I did, I pressed my hand on his shoulder. ChulWoo's eyes darkened as he sensed my intent.

 "I'm here to beat the living shit out of you." 

"Huh-!"

Not letting him react, I delivered a knee to his stomach. Sending him a couple steps back, the guy coughed saliva out as he hold his abdomen in pain.

"W-what do you- ARGH!"

I punched him in the face. 

I don't plan to let him react.

"FUCKER WHO ARE YOU!!??-!! AC!!'

I kicked him to the sides, making him eat the ground. 

"No one."

I continued to beat him relentlessly. Not letting him take a second to breath, as all my strikes connected with his body. I make sure to not damage his face all that much do, that'd be a step too far. I just need to make him not attack-

"G-got you!" My kick is halted by his hand. Which is now gripping my leg tightly. To my surprise he still have the strength to flick my leg to the side, making me lost balance.

I fell to the ground, meeting his level.

He got over me, and pushed his weight on my chest. He smile like a demon.

"Y-you think just because that loser beat me I'm an easy target? DON'T YOU-!"

My 14-inch pipe connected with his left face, creating a sound of flesh and metal. ChulWoo rolled to the sides, as I put a lot of force with that strike. The motherfucker rubbed his cheek, now with a red and purple mark on it.

"Y-you," A bit of blood leak, "YoU COWARDLY BASTARD!"

I kicked him, as I managed to stand up.

"Didn't you hear what I said? I'm here to beat you up, not fight you."

ChulWoo for the first in so long, felt fear of pain. As I discard my pipe, and grapple onto the ground.

"Just fall unconscious, it'd be painful that way."

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[QUEST COMPLET!

Rewards: Normal Key+ 10 SC+] 

The grin on my face grew bigger.