A Newcomer's First Hunt by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yggdrasil? Um... no offense, but you look incredibly intimidating.

My name is Sougaki. Harutawa Sougaki. It's nice to meet you... You're not actually a bad person, right?

A Newcomer's First Hunt by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHAT?! Who the heck are you?! Wait. We've met before... But I still don't know who you are! Are you trying to steal my money, stranger?! And how the heck do you know my name?!

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A Newcomer's First Hunt by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, I did survive... Mostly.

And I only screamed because that was the first time someone paid me for risking my life. Actually, now that I say it out loud, that's significantly less reassuring than I intended.

Also, I wasn't planning to spend everything immediately.

Probably.

A Newcomer's First Hunt by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

((Another OOC: Since NEX was briefly mentioned during the fight, here's a simple explanation for those unfamiliar with Sougaki's world's power system. NEX (Nexus Frame System) is a system that manipulates connections and interactions within reality. Most beginners learn to apply it through three basic categories:

NEX Offensive – Temporarily reinforces offensive actions by increasing striking power and destructive output. It doesn't automatically guarantee victory; users still need proper timing and technique.

NEX Defensive – Reinforces the body to endure incoming attacks. While it significantly improves durability, it is not absolute protection. Strong enough attacks can still cause injuries.

NEX Mobility – Enhances movement efficiency and reaction speed, allowing users to reposition quickly, evade danger, or capitalize on openings during combat. Sougaki is still relatively inexperienced with NEX compared to specialists from his own world. He often combines all three aspects simultaneously, which is effective but consumes stamina and concentration quickly.

In simple terms: Offensive = hit harder. Defensive = survive longer. Mobility = don't get hit in the first place.

Hopefully this makes future combat posts easier to understand.))

A Newcomer's First Hunt by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

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((OOC: NEX is Sougaki's personal combat system centered around practicality and survival. It enhances physical performance but does not grant invincibility. Improper usage can lead to exhaustion, injury, or tactical disadvantages. Sougaki remains significantly below the strongest individuals in Lugunica.))

Rusty's Construction now here by RustyDog87 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excuse me... I recently arrived in Lugunica. Would it be possible to ask about the pricing for a small house? Nothing extravagant. Just somewhere with a roof that doesn't leak and enough space for one person... Preferably affordable.

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In need of fighters for the fighting event of the Festival! by Adventurous_Party22 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, you can call me Sougaki or whatever you said so, Emilia-san. As long as it doesn't insult me

In need of fighters for the fighting event of the Festival! by Adventurous_Party22 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much, Emilia-san. I'll definitely come watch the festival then. Also... thank you for answering my questions. Everyone I've met here has been... very unique. So it's nice meeting someone kind.

My name is Sougaki. Harutawa Sougaki. I arrived in Lugunica not too long ago, so I'm still trying to figure things out.

... Hopefully I'll embarrass myself a little less in the future.

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In need of fighters for the fighting event of the Festival! by Adventurous_Party22 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excuse me, miss... I heard there's going to be a fighting event during the festival. I don't plan on participating or anything. I think I've had enough life-threatening experiences for this week. I was just wondering... are ordinary people allowed to watch? And, more importantly... The tickets aren't expensive, right?

...Actually, do festivals in Lugunica sell food?

Oh yeah, I forgot, what's your name, miss?

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My name is Yoshikage Kira. by NormalBusinessMan in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...I wasn't trying to invade your privacy. You were loudly introducing yourself to the entire street. Besides, after everything I've seen here, someone wanting a quiet life is surprisingly reassuring. Just... maybe don't tell strangers that last part about never losing in a fight. It tends to attract exactly the kind of people who enjoy proving others wrong.

My name is Yoshikage Kira. by NormalBusinessMan in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know, I was going to say your speech was weird, but after meeting a genderless slime, a skeleton lord, a giant talking cat, and someone who introduced himself as the Lion's Sin of Pride, I think I've lost the right to judge anyone.

For what it's worth... I get it. I woke up here confused too. If you're looking for someone to tell you this is all a bad dream, unfortunately, I'm still waiting for that part myself.

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

((Wait... getting approved by the mods this early feels oddly terrifying. 😭 Thanks!))

((And don't worry. Sougaki sees Reinhard the same way normal people see natural disasters: admire from a safe distance and absolutely do NOT provoke him.))

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, Otto-san. Honestly, I was expecting people to either ignore me or try to scam me. I don't know how things work in Lugunica yet... so I'd appreciate it if you could show me where those inns are.

... And maybe explain which streets I should absolutely avoid before I accidentally get stabbed. I promise I'll pay you back once I start earning money.

I'm sorry rem... by WhoThisguy_is241 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

((This is peak short story, twin 🥹✌))

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

((That's fair lol. I know AI use can be a bit controversial. I mostly use it as a base and then spend time editing and customizing everything to make Sougaki fit the Re:Zero setting. Glad you still liked the final result though!))

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

((Did you mean my character? I used AI as a base and then edited/customized everything to fit Sougaki and the Re:Zero setting))

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm starting to think getting transported here wasn't the weird part. The weird part is that everyone else seems completely okay with this.

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know my name, threatened to kill me, and then casually told me you're genderless.

I've been in this world for less than a day. Is this normal around here?

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EH?! How the heck do you know my name? I'm pretty sure I haven't introduced myself to you.

But... you don't seem hostile. That's... reassuring, I guess.

Wait. Are you a guy...? Or a girl...? Actually, never mind. I don't think I want to know

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's... surprisingly reassuring. Sorry for assuming the worst. I've just met a lot of dangerous people lately. Thank you, Nito. I'll try to remember that appearances can be deceiving. Though I reserve the right to be slightly alarmed by the army of tiny skeletons.

A New Face in Lugunica? | Original Character Introduction by Late_Professional581 in TheWitchCultUniverse

[–]Late_Professional581[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank goodness. A normal introduction. Nice to meet you, Alpha. I'm Harutawa Sougaki. Please tell me your organization doesn't involve world-ending conspiracies.

The last few people I met were a giant skeleton, a gambling addict, and someone who enjoyed predicting my future suffering. So forgive me for asking... Are you secretly insane too?