"C, Minor Regeneration. This one could be handy for survivability. Rapid healing and limb regeneration could save my avatar in tough situations."
"The only downside is that when healing a limb, it makes the cockroach vulnerable. But that's manageable. The cockroach can simply retreat to a safer place before initiating regeneration."
Arata thought carefully about the options, considering the strengths and weaknesses of each ability.
"This one seems like the best choice for me. It offers great benefits to my avatar with minimal potential downsides. And since it fits well with the cockroach race, it'll be really helpful in difficult times."
[ Ability confirmed. Selected Ability: Minor Regeneration. ]
Lastly, choose a birthplace for the Cockroach from the following:
A. Dark Sewer
— A gloomy, wet underground tunnel with hidden dangers and potential resources.
B. Abandoned Warehouse
— A vast, empty building with lots of places to hide and move around freely.
C. Busy City
— A bustling urban area with plenty of activity, presenting both opportunities and risks around every corner.
After reading out the options for the birthplace of his avatar, Arata carefully considered each one.
"The Dark Sewer... It's definitely fitting for a cockroach, with its gloomy atmosphere and potential resources. But the hidden dangers could pose a threat."
"The Abandoned Warehouse... It is much safer compared to the other two choices. However, it might lack the essential resources for my avatar."
"The Busy City... It's full of activities, offering plenty of opportunities, but that also means more risks."
After a moment of deliberation, Arata came to a conclusion.
[ Birthplace confirmed. Selected Birthplace: Dark Sewer. ]
[ Integrating the selected options... ]
[ Avatar successfully created! ]
[ Avatar ]
Race: Cockroach
Trait: Ruthless, Greedy
Ability: Minor Regeneration
Birthplace: Dark Sewer
[ Entering monster simulation in 3... 2... 1... ]
As the countdown reached one, Arata found himself standing in front of a large screen. Suddenly, scenes began to play out like a film, depicting the adventures of a cockroach avatar in the sewer. At the bottom of the screen, text displayed the progression of the simulation.
[ Day 1:
The cockroach scuttles through the dark, damp tunnels of the sewer, scavenging for food. Despite its efforts, it finds nothing but empty spaces and the occasional echo of dripping water. Disappointed and hungry, it continues its search. ]
"Well, this is one way to start a sewer adventure... Empty-handed and with a grumbling stomach. Great." Arata commented.
[ Day 2:
A stroke of luck! The cockroach discovers scraps of food left behind by other creatures. As it feasts on the little meal, a sudden ambush by a massive rat catches it off guard. With quick reflexes, the cockroach narrowly escapes the predator's grasp, fleeing to safety in the shadows. ]
"Shit, that was closed. If the cockroach hadn't dodged that rat, we'd be wrapping up this simulation faster than a sprinter at the finish line."
[ Day 3:
Heading deeper into the dim sewers, the cockroach comes across another creature—a smaller cockroach, equally hungry and desperate for food. Sensing an opportunity for cooperation, the two insects communicate through gestures and pheromones, forming an unexpected alliance. Working together, they search the area for food, but their joint efforts yield no success, leaving them both unsatisfied. ]
"Hmm, interesting move by the cockroach avatar. Forming an alliance could be a smart survival strategy."
[ Day 4:
As the days pass in the dark, damp sewers, the cockroach and its newfound ally face new challenges. While scavenging for food, they stumble upon a scarce source—a small pile of discarded scraps being devoured by a rat slightly larger than themselves. Unfazed, the cockroach communicates with its companion, devising a plan to steal the food.
Together, they launch a coordinated attack on the rat, aiming to secure their meal. However, the rat fights back fiercely, injuring both cockroaches in the battle. Despite their wounds, the cockroach avatar manages to escape with the food, leaving its ally behind to fend for itself against the furious rat. ]
"Wise move by my cockroach, keeping its priorities straight in the face of danger. Sometimes, it's survival of the fittest down there. Tough break for the left-behind cockroach, though. But that's the ruthless nature of the sewer life, I guess."
[ Day 5:
After leaving its injured teammate behind, the cockroach seeks refuge in a hidden corner of the sewer. It finds a small, dark box and crawls inside, nursing its wounds and allowing its minor regeneration ability to kick in. Alone once again, it waits patiently for its wounds to heal before venturing out again. ]
"Finally, the regeneration ability proving its worth."
[ Day 6:
Feeling stronger after resting, the cockroach ventured out of its hiding spot and encountered three other cockroaches. Seeing them as potential allies, it approached them friendly and was welcomed into their company. Together, they explored the tunnels, hoping to find food.
Along the way, they came across a gruesome sight. A group of beetles were feasting on a dead animal. Sensing danger, the cockroaches wisely chose to avoid the beetles and continued on their way. They were frustrated but knew it was better to stay safe. ]
[ Day 7:
While exploring, the cockroaches found a rare treat—a piece of bread left behind by someone. The sight of the food made the cockroach avatar's greedy instincts flare up, wanting to claim it all for itself.
However, it remembered the importance of having allies to survive in the treacherous environment. Suppressing its urge, the cockroach shared the bread with its companions and enjoyed it together. But then a loud noise startled them, forcing them to abandon the food and flee. ]
"Oh, now that's admirable. The cockroach managed to hold its greed in check. Nice to see survival instincts kicking in when it counts."
[ Day 8:
As they wandered deeper into the dark sewers, the cockroach and its companions discovered a narrow passage. Curiosity led them forward, but their joy turned to fear as they found themselves caught in a spider's trap.
With the spider looming above, ready to strike, panic set in. They scattered in different directions, but one of the cockroaches got trapped in the spider's web. Regardless of their best attempts, they couldn't free their teammate and had to watch as the spider carried it away.
Though they managed to escape, the loss weighed heavily on them, reminding them of the dangers they faced. ]
[ Day 9:
As the remaining cockroaches scavenged for food, the cockroach avatar watched closely, observing their movements with keen interest. Mimicking their actions, it attempted to replicate their scavenging techniques, gradually learning from their experiences.
After a while, something remarkable happened. Through its observations and attempts, the cockroach avatar seemed to have unlocked a new ability - "Scavenge". Excited by this newfound skill, it excitedly joined its companions in the search for sustenance, feeling more confident and capable than ever before. ]
"Ah, I see now how it works. The avatar can acquire additional abilities within the simulation."
[ Day 10:
The cockroach avatar, feeling braver because of its new ability and wanting more food, led its companion deeper into the sewer. They stumbled upon some glowing mushrooms, which looked incredibly appetizing.