Chapter 4: First Mission, First Panic Attack, and First Steps to Survival
Multiversal Group Chats Are a Nightmare
I had officially decided that managing a multiversal group chat was worse than debugging code at 3 AM.
It had barely been an hour since the chat activated, and already, I had:
1. A panicked Peter Parker desperately trying to make sense of the situation.
2. Rimuru Tempest casually accepting the fact that he could now text across dimensions.
3. Raiden—yes, the cyborg ninja Raiden—questioning his entire reality.
And I was supposed to be the one explaining how this worked.
[Multiversal Chat Group]
👾 Administrator (Me): Alright, listen up. I need to explain how this system works before things get out of hand.
🕷️ Peter Parker: Oh, good. Because I'm very confused.
💀 I'm Not a Bad Slime: Yeah, I'd appreciate an explanation. One minute, I was handling kingdom matters, and the next, I got a floating blue screen demanding I join a group chat.
⚔️ The Lone Wolf: This isn't how I expected my day to go, either.
🕷️ Peter Parker: At least you weren't eating a sandwich when it happened. Almost choked to death.
👾 Administrator (Me): …Moving on.
Multiversal Chat Group Basics
🔹 1. This is a cross-reality communication system.
• It allows members from different universes to talk to each other in real time.
🔹 2. The system runs on a point-based economy.
• You earn points by completing missions, helping other members, or making significant personal progress in your world.
🔹 3. The Administrator (Me) has limited privileges.
• I can create missions and approve requests, but I can't force anyone to do anything.
🔹 4. System Store & Upgrades.
• Points can be used to upgrade abilities, unlock multiversal knowledge, and even buy real-world resources.
🔹 5. Limited Membership.
• Right now, we can only have five people in the group until I level up the system.
🕷️ Peter Parker: Wait, wait, wait. You're telling me we can literally get stronger using this chat?
💀 I'm Not a Bad Slime: So it's basically an RPG system, but in real life?
⚔️ The Lone Wolf: …I'm listening.
👾 Administrator (Me): Oh no, he's interested.
Mission System: First Unlock
Just as I finished typing, the system beeped in my head.
📜 [New Mission Available!]
🔹 Mission Title: First Steps to Power
🔹 Objective: Complete a combat trial in your world.
🔹 Difficulty: Beginner
🔹 Reward: +50 Points, Minor System Upgrade
I stared at the notification.
"Oh, you've gotta be kidding me," I muttered.
I had barely tested my abilities, and the system was already pushing me into combat?
Was this thing trying to get me killed?!
I clicked on the mission details, hoping for some kind of cheat option.
📜 Mission Details:
• You must engage in a real fight.
• Opponent must be a genuine threat.
• No outside help allowed.
I groaned. "Fantastic. Just fantastic."
I wasn't exactly eager to fight anyone in Marvel's murder-happy city, but I needed points to unlock better skills.
Alright. Think, Evelyn.
Who could I fight that wouldn't immediately end me?
I tapped my fingers against the desk, going through the Marvel rogues' gallery in my head.
• No way in hell am I fighting a supervillain.
• I'm not dumb enough to pick a fight with street gangs—this isn't GTA.
• Maybe low-tier criminals? Muggers?
Yeah. That was probably my best bet.
[Multiversal Chat Group]
👾 Administrator (Me): …So I just unlocked my first mission.
🕷️ Peter Parker: You get missions?!
💀 I'm Not a Bad Slime: Lucky.
⚔️ The Lone Wolf: What's the objective?
👾 Administrator (Me): Get into an actual fight.
🕷️ Peter Parker: Wait. In Marvel's New York??? Oh no. Nope. That's a death sentence.
💀 I'm Not a Bad Slime: He's not wrong.
👾 Administrator (Me): I know. I'm working on it.
⚔️ The Lone Wolf: If you want advice, choose your opponent carefully. Look for someone manageable.
👾 Administrator (Me): That's the plan.
Step One: Gearing Up
I wasn't about to run into a fight unprepared.
First, I checked my weapons.
✅ Current Arsenal:
• Rebellion (Dante's Sword) – Heavy-hitting, but flashy. Probably not subtle enough.
• Ebony & Ivory (Dual Pistols) – Good for range, but I don't want to start a gunfight.
"Okay, sword is too noticeable, guns are too much… What's my alternative?"
I scrolled through my inventory and found an option:
🔹 New Item: Combat Knife (Basic)
Perfect.
I grabbed the knife and tucked it into my hoodie pocket, keeping it out of sight.
Step Two: Finding a Fight
Queens wasn't exactly Gotham City levels of crime-ridden, but it still had its bad areas.
I walked through the streets, keeping my hoodie up and my senses sharp.
It didn't take long before I found a potential target.
A guy in an alley, cornering a teenager who looked terrified.
"Bingo."
I took a deep breath.
"Alright, Evelyn. Time to see if all those hours playing Devil May Cry actually taught you anything.