Fate Of A Gamer

[Quest: A new life. Try not to die edition!]

You have been placed into the world of Fate/Stay Night after your untimely death. Figure out the ways of the world and survive, and maybe even get yourself some magic on the way. This is a new chance at life, and you better not mess it up!

Requirements: Reach level 50 without dying

Reward: Randomized Skill books; +20 to all attributes; ¥

Failure: Death

Hmm…You know, I've been confused about something. This right here is the first quest I've ever gotten since my rebirth into the Nasuverse, and the requirements need me to reach Level 50 without dying. But I've died before, right? I've gotten my head lobbed off by Zerkerlot back in Alaya's cage. So why hasn't this quest disappeared yet?

Maybe…[System]'s being lenient on me? Nah, she helps me a bunch, but she's been rather fair, so I don't think that's it.

Could the definition of death be different to the [Gamer] then? I mean, I'm only looking at death as my body shutting down. Maybe death is when I lose all sense of consciousness and self? When my soul finally passes on perhaps?

Gah, my head hurts, and I don't need a headache so early in the morning!

Okay, that conundrum aside, welcome back! A day's passed, and after a good night's sleep, my mental energy's back at maximum!

Which is important, because I feel like I almost cracked and went insane after the stupidity that is my 'training montage'. It involved me taking off my armor, forbidding myself from using any weapons, not allowing myself to use the same skills in succession, and only allowing myself to use [Prana Rocket Propulsions] to boost my speed and not for flight.

The [Slime] and [Ghoul] dungeon didn't pose much of a threat, the [Desolate Dunes] ID I somehow missed was mostly interesting, since it was the first time I ever went there, and the [Goblin ID] was mediocre. The difficulty jumped when I reached the [Forest Dungeon] however, because despite it having a recommended level of 22, the many status effects the monster gave was…yikes.

I mean, poison, blindness, nausea, and paralysis all at once, with a touch of weakening as well? Yeah, not experiencing that ever again.

The [Reave Jungles] came next. You know, the one I used back in Miki city? The one with bloated flies and stuff?

Yeah, that one was fuċkin' brutal, I tell you! I have no idea why I thought it was easy back then, but it's basically the [Forest Dungeon] on steroids, and added with the toughness from the [Hearth of Daedron].

I don't know if Fuyuki City just makes everything harder or if I'm just misremembering things, but instead of bloatflies there were frogs, giant caterpillars, giant wasps, and more insects than I bothered to count. The status effects they gave weren't as bad as they could be, since I've gathered some [Resistance] skills from the [Forest Dungeon], but the sheer damage their attacks did were more terrifying, with a single hot knocking down round a third of my HP pool.

Puts into perspective just how crap my Vitality was.

And, of course, the last ID I went to was [Yuriele], and since I didn't want to go around the place using the water bridges, I allowed myself to fly using the rocket propulsions. Still, with enemies around 20 to 30 levels above me, the experience was pure torture, especially against monsters that are fast or resilient. Like, at one point, my HP dropped to below 1000, and thought I was going to die.

Thankfully, I knocked the monster off the island, and while I can fly, it couldn't.

Anyways, after coming back and avoiding several probing questions from Shirou and Gareth over the many, many traces of injuries, I forcefully knocked myself out and slept through the night with Gareth and Drake guarding the Einzbern Mansion in case any outsiders happen to come. Thankfully, nothing happened at night, but Shirou and I could physically feel something foul in the air, so I asked my two servants to go and scout the city together. .

Which brings us to now, with me sitting at the roof of the Einzbern Mansion, with a nice cup of steaming tea in my hands, waiting for Kiritsugu to wake up. From what I've seen with my Mystic Eyes, he's back at full health and should wake up in an hour or so. That's good and all, but what then?

'How should I break it to him that the Holy Grail he's been seeking is a fake?'

I mean, this is Emiya Kiritsugu we're talking about here. The Magus Killer, foster father of Emiya Shirou, and the template for Assassin EMIYA. He's dedicated most of his past decade to this moment, and to suddenly say that everything he's been doing is useless?

I can't imagine how he'd feel.

Well, I'm putting all that stuff away for later! There's no use in pondering endlessly, and I might as well use this time for something more productive, no?

So here you go!

Name: Tsunaka Hanami

Age: 17

Sex: Female ; Human

Class: [Caster]

Level: 51 Exp: 2,061,424/100,000,000

HP: 125460/125460 (2091HP/min)

Stamina: 100% (123%/hour)

Strength: 357 (+73) (x2)

Vitality: 246 (x2)

Dexterity: 263.3 (+91.5)

Intelligence: 547 (+254.5)

Wisdom: 463 (+168)

Luck: 100.4

Stat Points: 50

Money: 123,422,045,012 ¥

Here it is, my current status, though it's not counting the stat bonuses from the [Reaver Set] I'm currently wearing. Looks pretty damn impressive, doesn't it? I mean, damn, over 500 in Intelligence? Add in the bonus from my armor and [Alsa'Mal'Sara], and…fuu~, I don't even have words for it!

The most important thing out of all this is that nice new HP pool I got, which is a product of both me getting to level 51 and my Vitality being 206.

[Natural Body Lv Max]

Perfection in body structure, creating the absolute pinnacle of natural human strength. Thankfully, you won't suddenly become buff from using this, but your strength will increase many folds, and you will become the prime example of the pinnacle of human strength.

Doubles [Natural] Strength and Vitality

And that's thanks to this bad boy right here! On paper it already sounds strong, but when applied, it just feels incredible. I've never felt so alive, for a lack of a better term. My body feels just feels so refreshed! Not only that, but I can also see some lean yet firm muscles showing itself on my body, which is…nice. I've never had so much muscles in my life, so it's quite weird for me.

Now, back to the first thing this chapter started with.

[Quest: A new life. Try not to die edition!]

Requirements: Reach level 50 without dying

Yeah, this. Now that I've reached level 50, I've completed it. I actually got the rewards back in [Yuriele], but I was a bit too delirious to care and just stuffed the items I got into my inventory. Welp, now that I'm sober again, let's check them out, shall we?

Putting aside the nice +20 to all my stats and the 5 billion Yen I received from it, I seem to have received several new skill books as a reward. It didn't specify how many skill books it was going to give me though, so I'm just sifting through my inventory to find it. Just…give me a moment…

Found it!

[Bundle of Skill Books]

A pack of books tightly wrapped in a nice bundle by a small red ribbon. There also seems to be a sticky note on it, though only a smiley face is drawn on it.

Once opened, gives 6-12 Skill Books of [Rank B-] or higher

The image icon was different from normal skill books, so it took me a while to find it amidst my sea of items, but…still, 6 to 12 skill books, all above [Rank B-]? It's awesome, mind you. The 6 is great already, but 12 is a direct double from that!

And it's all down to luck, huh?

'Well, here goes…!'

Gulping down my hesitation, I unlock the bundle and wait as a small animation plays, before…

Ey! 10 Skill Books! It's not 12, but that's 4 books above the minimum! Not bad~

Now, I would go and explain it now, but I think it'll eat up too much time and space. Besides, I think I can save the exposition for the Author's Notes on the bottom, right? Just don't leave so quickly!

Anyways, from the quick skim I did on the skill books, none of them provided instant benefits anyways, so there's no point in learning skills I don't have confidence in just yet.

Now there's another thing I want to review quickly.

[Attribute Enchant: Holy Lv Max]

By imbuing the essence of your magic with holy energy, you can now enchant any object or attack you are close to.

-Due to the source of this skill, Exp gain is tripled-

Attacks enhanced with this skill deals 1100% damage to unholy and demonic enemies (100 + level*10)

-Possible Evolution. Consult at the [Compendium]-

And it's this right here, specifically that final line on the bottom there. You see, I finally managed to max out this skill in [Yuriele], and I've been wondering just what this skill could evolve into. Besides, it's going to be the first time I'm using the other facilities in my [Soul Forge], so it's quite exciting!

So, finishing the last of my tea, I drop the cup into my inventory and stand up. My [Create:ID] brims to life and the snowy world around me fades, replaced by a starry dark room I've gotten quite familiar with. This time however, instead of heading for the forge, I walk over to the strange black lectern, with a glowing book resting atop it.

[Compendium]

A strange tome of power, holding the histories of all that has existed. Long had it wandered aimlessly in the colorless void, until it binded itself to you. Now, its services are yours.

[Skill Evolution]

[Skill Splicing]

[Skill Sealing]

As I remember, the [Evolution] and [Splicing] are still there, though that [Skill Sealing] is a new addition. Why would I need to seal a skill anyways? Can skills even harm me?

…Well, now that I've asked the question, most likely.

Anyways,

[Possible Evolutions]

[Attribute Enchant: Holy Lv Max]

Yep, there it is! Alright, let's see…

[Conjuring possible evolutions…]

[Taking into account current skills…]

[Finished. You may now pick 1 of 3 choices]

-[World Saint]-

-[Morningstar]-

-[Archangel]-

…Okay. Even without opening their description, I can feel the potential of each skill, and…just, damn. Alright, let's see what each skill is, shall we?

[World Saint]

The tangibility of hope is a short one, but not one to be dismissed. The strength of the heart may fall, but the world together is indestructible. The strength is yours. The world's strength is yours. Now, what might you do?

Attacks enhanced with this skill deals 1500% damage to unholy and demonic enemies

You can now [Discern the Poor], allowing you to understand and sympathise with those who live

You gain a new stat called [Faith Power], or [FP]. It is gained by gathering the faith of those who believe in you. It can act as a substitute to both HP and MP, but perhaps there may be more?

Your heart will never be swayed

Your will and mind will never break

-WARNING! ONCE YOU TAKE THIS SKILL, YOUR PRESENCE WILL BECOME EXTERMELY HARMFUL TO ANY [DEMONS] AND [UNDEAD]-

…Jesus. Okay. Yeah, that's a lot. The bonus in damage is nice, the two extra lines on the bottom's great, and having [Discerment of the Poor] is a nice boon too, but that FP though…Just knowing it can substitute HP and MP is big news already, and then it says that there might be more secrets hidden?

Let's just move on before I get too tempted by it!

[Morningstar]

"For he is the one who lives at the sign of the morning star"

The birth of the universe is perhaps the greatest mystery of all. Its origin and workings unknown, and the figure who led such an event never known. But that matters not to you, for the light of the distant star fills you with power. The burning heat of the sun swirls in your fingers.

Let the dawn begin.

Attacks enhanced with this skill deals 1500% damage to unholy and demonic enemies

You gain intimate knowledge of the workings of the stars

Any skills related to the [Star] attribute will have its strength increased by +100% and gain Experience thrice as fast

You can control gravity. Strength and reach depends on the amount of MP used

-WARNING! ONCE YOU TAKE THIS SKILL, YOUR PRESENCE WILL BECOME EXTERMELY HARMFUL TO ANY [DEMONS] AND [UNDEAD]-

Oh god, this one's so good too! Just that, unlike the previous one, this one's more focused on the more physical aspects instead of mystical. But! In trade for the sweet [FP], this one gives me control over gravity, and also boosts any skills related to stars. So, overall, I don't know which one is better.

Now, here comes our final contestant!

[Archangel]

From the dawn of time, past when God had sent his creations to roam the earth, he created angels, beings who guarded the throes of Heaven. And of those angels, there are those who stand above them all, who act as the extensions of the Lord. And now, their strength flows within you.

Attacks enhanced with this skill deals 1500% damage to unholy and demonic enemies

Grants you access to [Divine] skills

Allows you to temporarily become an [Archangel]. Costs 10,000 MP every minute

Any skills related to the [Holy] attribute will have its strength increased by +100% and gain Experience thrice as fast

You now passively control light. Reach and intensity of the light depends on MP used

?

-WARNING! ONCE YOU TAKE THIS SKILL, YOUR PRESENCE WILL BECOME EXTERMELY HARMFUL TO ANY [DEMONS] AND [UNDEAD]-

Ah shit, this one's cool too! Of course, there's that line of unknown text on the bottom, and I don't know what transforming into an Archangel does to me, but allowing me to use [Divine] skills is already a great boon!

Which now brings me to the pressing problem: Which one to choose? This will very well dictate the progression of my skills, so I can't just pick one willy nilly.

…But, honestly, no matter how much I try weighing the pros and cons of each choice, my mind always diverts back to that [Morningstar]. Not only does the name sound cool, having control over gravity is just too powerful to ignore.

Gravity isn't simply the force pulling us down to earth after all. It's one of the four fundamental forces of the universe, one of the things keeping our universe intact. And to have control over that?

Furthermore, it says that I'll 'gain intimate knowledge of the workings of the stars', which means that I'll probably gain even more knowledge of the universe, which then means that it'll give me even more ideas on what I can use my gravity powers for! I mean, being able to control gravity's already cool enough, but I might even be able to create a miniature sun or something, though I don't know how far my control over gravity will go.

So, despite the other two skills being awesome in their own rights, I'm going with [Morningstar]!

[You have chosen [Morningstar]. Are you sure? Y/N]

With firm determination, I tap [Yes]

And my mind exploded.