Elden Ring: The Heir of WuKong

So I see you guys really liked Chapter 1 because I have a lot of free time so this is my christmas present to everyone for another chapter. Now I'm battling back and forth on having the main character upgrade stats like a video game. I'll wait until he finds his finger maiden to give him that. He will be able to gauge an enemy's health bar like the game so yeah haha. I just want to add sorry if this chapter seems rushed haha I was trying to finish and chapter 3 because of the holidays and working alot ugh I hope you enjoy and send power stones haha 

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Marika/system talking 

System Menus

ON TO THE CHAPTER

So I just want to recommend not dying, like it's very very painful. I might have gotten a little too cocky with my recent power up but without being able to check my stats I don't know how much everything increased. In my defense I'd like to say I just found out I was moved from my universe after dying and I don't remember how I died. Also being born into a dying body doesn't help, though it feels like my body so hopefully I kept my looks. It'll be surreal to finally get back to my parents just to find my parents don't know who I am due to looking different. Though it still doesn't excuse me, running into a boss arena like an idiot. I got crushed like a pancake like I felt all my bones get crushed at the same time then nothing. Also you know how you win or lose to the Scion at the beginning then you fall off the cliff and die. 

Yeah its true, going through the I don't know what to call it the Golden order. Like having the site of grace is kind of like a cheat; it instantly connected me to the nearest statue of Marika in this case. Usually it'll connect you to the last site of grace you connected to but because I haven't sat near one it's just my lucky case there was one this close. Which is also fascinating because I'm sure it was the will of Marika protecting me because I honestly don't think the Chapel could be connected to this cave. Which also explains why many of the tarnished died how many make it to the island, not many. 

Looking at the ceiling of the cave it was very unnerving how quiet it was. I can legit hear myself breathing, only once in a while a drop of water being heard. The cave was mostly dark with little being seen around. The cave had spikes growing down, which sent a shiver down my spine. I could only imagine how it would feel to be stabbed full force by one falling down on me. I wonder how useful the system is to me once I gain full power. System how long until you run out of power.

With the power taken from you, it can power the system enough to use the basics of things. Again more options will be unlocked as you finally gain a finger maiden. 

Welp that's the best answer I can receive, pretty cool I can still use my inventory. Climbing to my feet I notice a golden light to the right of my head. It looks kind of like a small arrow, which is pretty cool. I remember the site of grace in the game would point you to the right direction so in this case my system(Marika) wants me to do the tutorial boss. I forgot to mention the reason I can see there is a golden tree that lights the cave pretty decently. Alright take two at life, I honestly feel like Wukong is laughing at me. I mean should I be embarrassed that I know for a fact I have two gods watching me Actually 3 because whatever the hell the golden order is I can tell is watching two. Stretching to loosen up some lingering pain in my arms, I glance at the stairs leading to the open world area. The arrow in my sight is pointing pretty much behind me so I walk slowly to the cliff. 

Before reaching the edge I noticed a chair with no one in it, I thought in the game there was a ghost or some type of apparition sitting there. Sigh I truly wonder how different the world is,hopefully it's not too different. If so it'll be a lot harder to navigate though it'll be kind of fun, I mean I have both two powerful gods watching my back. I shouldn't think that it died again, the feeling of cold went down my spine just thinking of being squished. Not an experience for the faint, honestly I'm going to pretend it didn't happen. Yep, it didn't happen at all! Welp nothing left but to drop the bottom. Which in hindsight I should've just lowered myself slowly from the ledge onto the next lowering the damage my legs could've taken. Instead I just completely jumped and hit the ground which turned out perfectly, no pain at all.(a small tear did drop out of my eye). 

Straight ahead I felt as if something was calling out to me, like I'm coming. I make my way towards that feeling, the same way the arrow is pointing towards an entrance to a cave. Right I totally forgot there was a bonfire down here that's probably what's calling to me. The cave, honestly not much to describe just jagged rocks everywhere, with the only light source being the site of grace. Which looks like a bonfire! Huh I rested at the bonfire, and the golden arrow disappeared. Good to know when I'm close to the bonfire(yes I know the site of grace but im calling it a bonfire). So far I haven't found anything to the sites of grace other than if I set at one all my wounds will heal. I don't know if the world resets when I rest yet or not. To many damn questions, to clear my head I decide to look over the system menus which have been changed. 

Main Menu

Gacha(open for two more times need a maiden to power)

Inventory

Companion(1 slot)

Equipment

That fucking monkey really did take away stuff from my menu, I mean it doesn't change much I think I won the jackpot with Wukong. Just damn jealous huh Wukong, what you don't want to share an "heir" with someone huh. I suddenly felt a quick shiver and realized maybe I should stop making fun of him. Yep the great monkey king is so kind, best um boss? Yeah the best boss haha(I'm scared). Anyways, how do I summon my companion? 

Tarnished to summon anyone companion you must first equip the item to the companion slot. Once equipped like other items you just have to think of who you have equipped. As of now you only have one slot to use meaning you can only summon one companion at a time. Also summon can die permanently if it has taken too much damage. To counter this healing spells and potions would be useful. You may also de-summon before the death in turn they will stay inside the system for 24 hours before being usable again.

Alright easy peasy, system equip Nicole to the companion slot then summon her. 

Companion Equipped

Companion 1. Nicole Watterson(Epic)

Companion Come Forth

Suddenly a light so bright came out of no wear quickly causing me to close my eyes until it died down. In place of the bright light, a light blue looking cat with a derpy looking face is summoned. Her outfit consists of a white collared shirt with an orange, yellow, and green striped button that symbolizes her workplace, the Rainbow Factory, and a short, light gray skirt. 

"YOU IDIOT",Nicole suddenly shouted without warning

Before I could utter a reply, a punch hit my head hard. My head left a dent in the ground, and it seemed like the world was spinning. Did I just get a concussion, like what did I do to deserve this(tears flowed from eyes).

I could feel Nicole's glare on me as she stood over my body. "YOU COULD'VE SUMMONED TO HELP WITH THE SCION BUT NOOOOOO YOU DECIDED TO JUST GO BY YOURSELF. EVEN THEN YOU DUMBASS YOU DIDN'T USE ANY OF YOUR ABILITIES AT ALL.", She yelled. 

I could hear her take deep breaths muttering a little to herself. "Honestly, would you believe that I forgot I had powers now. You know on the account just waking up from almost dying",I snap at her. My voice slightly muffled from being near the ground. 

"Just think more before you act okay,the amount of stress you're under I understand. Those timely mistakes can be costly to yourself. Even if you can survive death, think of the mental toll you put yourself under.", She scolded me in a soft voice. 

I can feel soft hands or is it paws? Grab my arm slowly starting to pull me off the ground. Getting the hint I allowed myself to be dragged into a sitting position, holding my head with my left hand because of the pain from the hit I just took. Glancing fully at my new companion I can see the sadness in her eyes as she glanced over my torn clothes. I'll also like to say I'm sitting cross legged on the ground and almost up to her chin. She's short and just seems so derpy, I don't understand how she can be considered an Epic companion. Not only is she an epic companion but can be upgraded, yet she seems so ordinary. 

"Not much older than my own child, yet forced to deal with destiny you're unprepared for.", Nicole murmured softly. Eyes overflowing with tears, waiting to just spill out.

"What do you mean not much older than your child?",I questioned 

Nicole replied, "You must haven't looked at yourself but you look young. Maybe at the oldest fifteen years old and that's stretching things." Slowly approaching me and rubbing my back in circles.

Notification received 

Openning 

Quirk Assimilated, Can now use explosion. 

Resting at first Sight of grace, received 2 gacha spins

System updating drawing power from the host will be down for 24 hours. Only thing available will be the new quirk and companion Nicole. Inventory, and other menus will not be accessible for 23:59 hours.

Right, great, just fucking great. I didn't even get a chance, just like coming to this damn world. I haven't got a fucking chance for anything at all,now I can access anything that can help. Hell I even got a broken ass system I can even fucking use and just. I'm just tired, I just want to go home. I can feel my hands warming up as I clench and unclench my fist. 

"Sweetie, I need you to calm down, look we can talk about things after leaving this cave. Maybe get some answers to why you're here. There's things you need to know, things I was told by Wukong that can help shed some light on things.", Nicole Consoled.

Nodding my heading in agreement with her words, I climbed to my feet. My headache finally went away. Yet I still feel a deep anger within me, my hands very warm and moist suddenly. I wonder if the emotions I'm feeling are an aside of effect from the quirk I absorbed. I started stretching my legs to loosen up before we got into the fighting. I know the caves are filled with soldiers alive and undead alike. 

"So, um Nicole right what can you do? Like do you have any secret powers or anything?", I asked awkwardly 

"Hmm welp besides being a mother, I work at a place called The Rainbow Factory. I work as a saleswoman which helps take care of my family. Especially since my husband refuses to work, clean, or do anything productive most days.', Nicole responded with a small smile on her face.

I just stared at her, I don't know how to reply to what she said. Truly I'm baffled that she sounds like an ordinary mom. Granted she's a cartoon and might have some form of toon force. 

"Ya I know plenty plain but I promise you I can help you when it comes to a fight"., she insisted. As if reading my, which probably showed on my face to be honest.

"Sigh, Welp this cave is filled with soldiers, not as many as above us. The leader of the soldiers will be at the end of the cave so I guess it's time to go ahead and just get started.", I bemoaned. Standing up to my full height which is sadly not that impressive, like I'm barely taller than my companion. Just another thing to add to the list of being upset about.

Nicole looked up to me, hands on her hips before sneering out.,"Don't take that tone with Mr., you might think you're older and I have been nothing but respectful.

I guess we just pretend like she didn't punch me in the head. I didn't say anything, I just nodded my head in respect to her, which made her calm down a little. Before making my way up the rocky hill. Nicole quietly followed right behind, which helped calm my nerves. I'm not much of a fighter admittedly I have been in a few fights. I know the basics of fighting and trained with my dad at his gym. Yet that was it, I can box decently hopefully with the explosion quirk that will make it easier to throw stronger punches. Actually now that I think about it, what ever happened to my power pole? Did it return to the system or did the grafted scion steal it.System I called out in my mind.

System Deactivated for another 22 Hours and 35 Minutes.

 Huh didn't think that we were talking for that long but honestly my sense of time has always been shit. Suddenly I was roughly pulled back by my shirt, knocking me quickly out of thoughts.

"Um kiddo, there is a group of soldiers ahead sitting by the fire. I didn't think you noticed them so sorry for being so rough.",Nicole whispered.

I glanced at the group straight ahead and saw the same thing she mentioned. The soldiers were surrounded by candles. Most were dressed poorly as if they were forced to be here which made my heart hurt for them. There were only about 6 of them but I knew not to underestimate them after yesterday. 

"So my plan honestly Nicole I'm going to charge in strike quick I should have enough power in punches to knock them out. Most of them look very malnourished and honestly it saddens me.", I exclaimed.

Nicole didn't say anything, just nodded at my plan as I approached the group quickly. Nicole is sticking close to my back which made me feel more confident then I normally would be. One person was facing the wall separate from the group. I quickly punched him in the back of the head. Which surprisingly didn't hurt my hand. Though he fell down with a loud thud causing the rest of the men in the room to get to their feet quickly. With the cave being narrow only two men could be side to side so Nicole and I couldn't be surrounded. I rushed at the soldiers as they were moving sluggishly. The first one tried to rise sword but I punched him in the face. Knocking him into the soldier standing behind him making both of the soldiers fall to the ground in silence.

Nicole stood a few feet behind me, watching in silence. The other three soldiers began to approach slowly. I got into my normal boxing stance making sure to loosen my fist and keep my legs loose. Staying on the balls of my feet so I can dodge quickly if need be. The soldier closest to me did something. I'm shocked that he dropped his weapons to the ground and held his arms up above his head. As if to symbolize a surrender, the other two soldiers behind him also followed suit. I took my eyes off them for a moment and looked at Nicole who was now standing next to me. She just shrugged, I felt she had the same confusion I had in this moment.

I turned back to the soldier who initiated the, the look in the eye of the soldier unnerved me. The soldier just seemed defeated. The soldier stepped to feel closer to me before collapsing to their knees. Looking at the other two behind her they just looked in pity before going to one knee. 

"Tarnished…We don't want to fight thee",Started before coughing. A feminine voice came from the lead soldier, though it sounded as if they hadn't had water in days. "We were forced to kill thou kin. Stuck down here as supplies became limited we went from 400 strong to little over 15 left not including our commander. Instead of fighting we surrender to thee to not only atone for actions over the years." 

The woman after finishing her speech began to cough heavily, her whole body shaking with every cough. I couldn't help but feel pity. It seems these soldiers have been through alot. Nicole was shaking, I don't know if it was out of being scared or angry. Though something in my gut makes me believe its out of anger.(The punch to my head coming to mind). I'll give you another option if you choose to follow me. "I'll free you guys and heal you back to peak health in turn you give me loyalty. Also any info on this world that you can give me that'll be very helpful.",I stated without thinking.

The woman's head shot up quickly, her eyes becoming less dull than they were before. "Tarnished as the leader of the rest of the men still alive I promise thy word you will have loyalty you've never known. If you can heal us everything we know will be known to you.", She declared. Her head even closer to the ground, as if trying to declare her loyalty to me. The other soldiers ever quiet followed suit.

I walked to the down soldier and helped her to her feet. Her body felt like straight bones almost as if no muscles ever existed. "Relax soldier, no need to bow", I rebuked, trying to sound kind. Though now that I actually pay attention to my voice, fuck me does it sound young. Ignoring that and the fact that my new acquired soldiers are almost dead(and taller than me gotta mention that). "Go gather everyone around the cave that are still alive and tell them the same thing, and please be as quick as possible.",I commanded her.

She nodded her head and set off by herself leaving the other two still kneeling on the ground. I quietly moaned to myself before commanding those soldiers to check on the ones we fought and hopefully convince them to join me. I turned back to Nicole who stood by further back near the entrance we came through. I moved to join her, because frankly being in this cave sucks. It just smells weird, I can't put my finger on it. Once I can describe the smell I'll tell you just how it smells very stale. 

Nicole seemed very deep in thought as I approached. I just let her ponder as I thought everythings that happened. Honestly it wasn't on my bingo card to be able to communicate with the soldiers let alone convince them to join me. I'm genuinely confused on how this turned out, in the game from what I remember everything just attacked you. Rather they hated you for being tarnished or just from not being in the same faction. Which is another question to add to the list of things because how the hell does everyone know you're tarnished. Even now these people called me tarnished and I wonder why. I glance at Nicole but she still doesn't seem to be wanting to talk just yet. Suddenly I felt someone in front of me, making me go into a fighting stance right away. 

"Sir ... .the soldiers you fought died", one of the soldiers mumbled. Voice very raspy from lack of use. I nodded at him, which I guess gave him the idea to go back to the other soldier. Both with their weapons in their hands. Both of them had worn spears at ready looking as if standing guard near the tunnel where the lead soldier walked through.

My mind raced as I realized the implications of the words used to me. Though they might have been weakened from the ordeals they went through, my strength was enough to end three people's lives. Luckily I didn't break open anyways skulls so I didn't see any blood or anything. Yet I can help but glance at my hands as they wouldn't stop shaking.

"Life once taken is hard to forget young one, remember to not lose oneself to grief. Right now concentrate with the task at hand",Nicole whispered to me. Her hand resting on my shoulder. I didn't glance down at her. Just clenching my fist at this point just trying to get a hold of my emotions. 

I heard footsteps quickly making their way towards Nicole and I patted her hand to show thanks. Which she nodded at before making a step back behind me again. I see the lead soldier back along with only one person following behind her. 

"Sir….., I have only….. Only found one survivor to join us.,She shouted while saluting.

"Good, good welcome to the team soldier(I'll get all the names later)",I said with a nod at the soldier who was the only one in full armor. Using a shield and a mace as a weapon.Gather the men and your weapons, lead us to your boss so we can make way out of here. Honestly I just don't feel like being here anymore"

"We shall make haste at once, Sir", She replied. Quickly turning around with lights flickering around the room I see everyone picking things off the ground before discarding items. Honestly it's not much they all have and truthfully I wonder how long they have all truly been stuck here. I just watched as she got them into formation and beckoned me over. With Nicole quietly following behind me we set off.

The walk to I guess the boss room felt long, much longer than it should've been. The soldiers marched us slowly though we can tell it was good attention, they still couldn't move very fast. Some even labored breathing five minutes into the march but they were still going. Honestly I have made respect for the small army I have been able to gather so far. Even though they are only four, something tells me they'll be good soldiers. 

Finally what felt like ages we passed a broken statue of Marika. Even broken I felt the power course through me as if telling me she was with me. I knew we were close, so I asked the soldiers to rest and wait here as Nicole and I entered the room ahead of a soldier already standing waiting.

"Aye tarnished have yee, it's been ages since i've seen ye kin down here.", The commander spat out.

Moving in front of Nicole I told her"To stay back I'll handle this guy. Not even giving the commander a reply to his words. I walked closer to him clenching my fist as they began to sweat. 

The commander sneered at me as he raised his shield and spear. His armor wasn't torn apart like the rest of his army. He also didn't seem weak like them, if anything he seemed like he was in decent shape. It seemed he kept more supplies to himself than he let one. The commander charged at me with a spear in his right as he tried a charged attack that I easily side stepped. That didn't dismay him as tired to side sweep with the shield. I was able to jump back out of the way. 

The commander knocked his shield and spear together making a loud noise before settling in a stance. His shield covering the majority of his body while his spear was to the side posed to jab at me if I approached. Every attempt was easily dodged, every attack became wilder as I kept moving. It was as if he was moving in slow motion in my eyes as he kept trying to attack. "Stupid tarnished I killed many of your kin, honestly my men are the major reason why this path hasn't had many if any tarnished come through. Your kin is weak, no wonder Lord Goddirck uses you guys for experiments. To think the first yee made a prophecy as if we should've been scared of you all.",He taunted as he jumped and tried to thrust his spear at me. I laid flat on the ground as he jumped over my body. 

"DAMMIT TARNISHED!"He yelled with anger. Before turning around and trying to shoulder bash me. I quickly stepped onto the shield and back flipping away from him. Putting a little distance though not enough to be meaningful. Fighting him has been pretty fun though I'm getting tired of playing. When the commander charged at me again, I dodged to the side but this time I grabbed his spear as I dodged. He Tried to pull back his weapon but I just pulled him close to me. "This is the last thing you'll ever hear in your pathetic life, now die",I sneered. Before releasing an explosion that covered his entire body. Once the dust settled nothing was not even the piece I was holding in my hand everything was gone. 

The anger I felt in that moment was overwhelming until I realized I personally made a man explode. I vomited on the ground as I felt very weak. My mind went through a million things as I tried to come to terms with what happened. Nicole approached me, rubbing my back. I heard multiple footsteps rush into the room. Before stopping close to where Nicole and I were. Knowing I had to be strong, to at least make it out of the cave. I marched forward without hesitation. 

The soldiers quickly followed Nicole and I as we made our way to the exit of the cave. I can see the small tree lighting up the area as the door to the exit was shown. This entrance looping back to where I was laying on the ground when I died. My mind was numb from the countless deaths on my hands today, but my heart pounded finally getting to see the real sky. The door was heavy but I pushed them open enough for us to fit past both doors. The room was dim and to the right of us was a ladder I ignored as I marched ahead to the elevator. 

The elevator was a stone with a circle in the middle of it with a small indent. So I stepped on it and shot us up quickly in the air before stopping. The door was already open with a sigh of grace in front of it.(To everyone else it looks like a bonfire.) My mind was just set on laying the grass enjoying the warm night air. With a giant tree in the distance glowing golden.