Imperia: Return Of The Empire

The sudden appearance of these words in the corner of his eye, and the sound in his head, Vycter didn't know what to make of it. It was like having one of those advisors in a video game. First they'd greet you and introduce you to your new environment.

"Hub and Eleme-" Vycter had been quickly cut off by the sudden change in what he was seeing through his eyes. A tool bar appeared with various tabs which granted information. While there were five tabs which would always be available to be seen. There were two arrows going to one side and then to the other. So there were multiple functions.

Various tools would fade into view such as a direction indicator which was a lot like a compass which would tell the direction of which the user was facing. They looked around and could see that it also marked the three unconscious teens with white markers.

This reminded him of a game he played a long time ago, Skyrim VR. Compared to the other games he played, it didn't really fit the definition of full virtual reality. Closing his eyes partially though he noticed a mini-map appearing and showing his position within twenty klicks(kilometers). Again the teens were marked with white dots, while the corpse was marked with a red X.

[ Would you like the tutorial? ] The system would chime.

"Maybe later," Vycter said out loud with a huff. Since all he did was play on virtual reality games all day, he pretty much liked to play in hard made. Which also meant learning the interface and controls the hard way.

While he noticed he couldn't open any of the functions with his hands as the hub was part of his visuals, he would begin to focus on something in particular. Opening a tab which was marked as skills a screen appeared displaying various abilities on a transparent surface.

< Basic Close Quarters Combat >

As a Space Marine, the user is trained in the basics of Close Quarters Combat devised by the Inari Alliance. The CQC is known for being a mix of various other assimilated Martial arts from different cultures and societal backgrounds.

< Healing Factor > [ Unique ]

This passive skill heals the user at an accelerated rate unparalleled compared to a regular human being. However while this skill cannot regrow limbs until upgraded through EXP. Though it can reattach limbs if put back into place. Small scr.a.p.es will heal immediately, while large cuts or cashes will take around thirty seconds. Mortal wounds will take up to a minute to heal, but will stop the bleeding almost immediately.

< Indoctrination > [ Unique ]

The User is capable of Indoctrinating, brainwashing and memory altering through the use of this skill. Individuals whom are physically and mentally weaker than the user are unable to resist this skill. However those whom are unconscious or mentally fatigued are also susceptible to this skill. This skill requires physical contact with the target's head.

< Limited Customization > [ Singularity ]

When equipping items through the inventory and equipment screens, objects such as clothes and accessories can be customized in size, shape and fit. This also allows aids in disguising as other people of various professions.

< Weapons Proficiency > [ Not Common ]

As a Space Marine the user is capable of adeptly using anything that can be considered or used as a weapon just after observing it for a short period of time, or touching it. Weaponized and military vehicles generally count as weapons apart from the standard weapons used by people.

Vycter's eyes stared forward as he was looking over the skills he currently had. "Two unique, a singularity and two somewhat common skills." His attention though was mainly on the indoctrination skill. He couldn't help but smirk a bit, wanting to try it out.

Suddenly one of the girls twitched a few times before her eyes slowly opened. It was Soniya, her brows furrowed a bit as she thought she heard an unfamiliar voice. Then she her eyes laid upon Emile who was lifelessly staring at her.

She could feel her heart beating out of her c.h.e.s.t. She wanted to scream, but placed her hand over her mouth. There was a pair of feet and legs in her view. Her eyes slowly turned to look up and she saw a rather pleasant looking man. Though his expression seemed to be a bit creepy.

He was staring off into space, one eye wide and the other relaxed.

Glancing over as he heard a muffled w.h.i.n.e, Vycter looked down at the girl. She had long black hair, slender body and bushy brows. Her eyes were blue, like brilliant sapphires and her eyes were dilated from a concussion. She was staring at him in awe and confusion, but at the same time he could feel the fear emanating off her as she knew what his uniform represented.

Vyctor watched as she brought herself onto her knees. Her eyes looking to his face as he walked towards her calmly, but she could feel an odd wave of intent. Her eyes locked onto his gun and just as he was mere feet away she lunged forward. She went to grab it while remaining low to the ground.

He saw through it. Just as she was about to take the holster into her hand, he grabbed her face with one hand, while grabbing the extended wrist with the other. Slamming her onto the ground with half his weight, he held her there.

Her could see her lips quivering in fear and pain. He couldn't see her eyes as he had them covered with his hand which was gripping tightly at her skull. And then she let out an ear popping, shiver inducing, shriek of pain.

She kicked and flailed her free arm and legs. Her sprawled out hair picked up dust as she tried to shake her head free. A high pitch sound rammed in through her head.

After a few minutes, her shrieking died down and after a few croaks the girl was unconscious again. Drool was making its way out from her open mouth.

[ Congratulations, Indoctrination of Soniya Complete. 500 EXP ]

Scanning her face with his eyes, he could tell she wasn't dead. Her eyes were closed and her heart had started to beat steadily. She was even breathing quietly.

His eyes glanced up from her however as he heard movement and narrowed his eyes on one of the girls who was dragging herself away prone. As if trying to remain unnoticed by the man who made Soniya scream.

She had short blond hair, freckles and neat violet-blue eyes with gold flecks in them. She wore a brown bomber jacket with a white wool lining that puffed out at the collar on top of a winter black and red sweater. She was wearing black t.h.i.g.h length shorts and leggings. Her shoes had come off after the blast.

He then observed the other girl, who looked unconscious, but her breathing said otherwise. She was clearly playing opossum. Letting out a sigh, he walked over to the blond and grabbed her by the back of her head and shoved her face into the ground as she was trying to crawl away. Her hands and feet pounded into the ground. The high pitch sound broke into her mind, just as it had her friend. Minutes later, she stopped moving.

[ Congratulations, Indoctrination of Kayelin Complete. 500 EXP ]

Smirking confidently to himself, he would tilt his head and look towards the girl who was laying on her back. Her breathing had changed after hearing the muffled screams from her friend, follow by silence. Walking over, her observed the girl as her eyes opened very slightly.

He stood over her, if he were to crouch, he'd be straddling over her abdomen.

Ceilia would blink a few times before opening her eyes more as she could tell he knew she was awake. She silently stared at him however.

Before him was a girl with a black head of hair sculpted into a short bowl hairdo, her eyes were a light violet. She was wearing a sleeveless turtleneck made of polyester which hugged her slender form. Compared to the other two she was the thinnest, but also seemed somewhat malnourished which all three had in common. Despite their decent closed, he doubted they had decent meals.

"Are you going to kill me, too?" Ceilia's voice was abnormally calm, despite her irregular breathing, she had a stoic expression. Only her violet eyes and breathing gave away her anxiety.

"No, they're not dead." The man's voice was almost equally as calm as hers, though it sounded like he was mocking her. Imitating her like a parrot.

She watched as his eyes lecherously traced down from her face, along the shape of her collarbone and down to her gothic skirted jeans. It seemed she had converse-esque shoes too. The stoic expression which had been on his face however, vanished as it was taken over by a devious grin.

That's when he squatted down, and just as she was about to say another word, he grasped her by the mouth and held her down. His grasp on her jaw hurt, he could see the tears forming in her eyes as they glossed over.

The grin had disappeared, replaced by a saddened expression. "It'll only take a few minutes. It hurts me more than it hurts you…" He whispered quietly, a sympathetic smile forming over his lips as he did so.

Her eyes widened as a sudden surge of high pitch sounds invaded her mind. Unlike the others she held in her screams, but instead seemed to rapidly twitch and convulse until she fell unconscious several minutes later.

[ Congratulations, Indoctrination of Ceilia Complete. 500 EXP ]

[ Congratulations on Level Up, You are now: Level 2 ]