Starting in One Piece: Fantasy Realm Multiverse

Chapter 181: Calculated Aggression, Lapdogs, and Corruption



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Chapter Start:

[Player is now entering Level 4 Mission…]

[Players gathering... Total number of players: 30]

[World selection: Harry Potter]

[Starting Location: Outside of Hogsmeade Village]

[Timeline: October 1st, 1994 06:30 AM]

[Setting … skipped]

[Mission parameter: Hogwarts (and surrounding area), Forbidden Forest, ???, ???, ???]

[PvP & PvE Setting: 

PvP actions against your fellow allied players are absolutely prohibited and the person engaging the battle will immediately be punished, using soul destruction.

This is a lawful world; openly engaging in battles with characters in public will result in major negative consequences.

WARNING: Aurors may be dispatched]

[Mission Objectives … skipped]

Rating Tiers (Level 0-4):

F (Death): Player dies, no rewards.E (Penalty): Lose 1 to 3 random stat points.D (Neutral): No stat points, 300–600 FC.C (Average): 1 stat point, 1000–2000 FC.B (Good): 2–3 stat points, 3000–5000 FC.A (Excellent): 4–5 stat points, 6000–10,000 FC.S (Exceptional – Very Rare): 6–8 stat points, 12,000–20,000 FC.

Failure Condition: None

WARNING: Mentioning the existence of the Fantasy Realm to any character results in immediate soul destruction!

[Supporter Menchi, designated as non combat follower. Can be summoned inside a peaceful settlement]

Alex opens his eyes and sees himself surrounded by many other players, standing in front of a small village.

Hogsmeade! Alex thinks, immediately recognizing the village. But what's up with the lack of description? No setting? No mission objectives? Also… PvP is strictly forbidden? With 30 players? Six full teams? His mind races. PvP forbidden… so it's time for this plan? No… please not. Let's wait for the sign.

"Hmph, so much dirt around here," Rishi says loudly.

Every single player turns to look at him.

Damn, I hate this! So it's time for this strategy after all… I still don't know why we have to do this. I'd rather stay low-key.

Without wasting any time, Alex gathers with his team, deciding not to mess around. The other players quickly do the same, and six distinct teams form around him.

To Alex's shock, two of the teams are made up entirely of women of various races. Instinctively, Alex turns to Roja with an accusing glare, but as if she can read his mind, she responds calmly:

"This is a coincidence. Remember the contract—I'm not allowed to lie or betray you. I don't know them, and they aren't from my guild."

Reluctantly, Alex accepts her response and observes the other teams.

Two more teams stand out, both made up entirely of men. One of them looks like a military combat unit—well-trained, disciplined, and carrying guns. The five men stand in a tight formation, their diverse appearances hinting at an international background. Alex notices an Asian man, a black man, two white men, and a Latino.

Americans? Military men? Whatever, it doesn't matter.

The other male team, however, couldn't be more different. They resemble thugs and gangsters, looking like real-life Sizilians,, their smug expressions exuding hostility.

Are these real fucking Italian gangsters? No way… real-life Mafia members? Whatever. These clowns couldn't be more irrelevant. What about the last team?

Alex shifts his gaze to the final team. They all look incredibly young—probably between 18 and 20 years old.

A bunch of fucking kids… don't think I'll give a shit about you, Alex scoffs internally.

With his observations complete, Alex focuses on the task at hand. Anyway… it's time to act according to our secret plan. Since this is a PvE world, I'll do what we prepared. I hate playing the bad guy, but I bet it comes naturally to Tereza… Anyway, it's fucking go time!

"Heh, these people aren't much!" Alex boldly declares, unleashing his Aura onto the other players. The oppressive force makes them shiver as if they'd been thrown into a blizzard without any clothes.

"That's our competition? What a joke!" Tereza says, her expression full of mockery as she glares at the other teams with clear disdain in her eyes. She lets out a small shriek—not powerful enough to cause damage, but clearly empowered by her Devil Fruit, even without transforming.

Even Rishi's face displays a smug, almost comically arrogant smile.

"It's a PvE mission. You three… what kind of bloodthirst are you displaying? Focus on the mission objective. PvP is strictly forbidden," Roja warns sternly, her voice laced with disapproval. Perlah, standing beside her, looks almost a little scared.

"It's a PvE mission—you hear that? You all get to live… for a while. Aren't you lucky? But don't be too happy… I'll add you to my harvest… SOON ENOUGH," Alex says loudly, addressing the other teams. His words are punctuated by him unleashing his full Aura. [Commander Shepard's Dog Tag] activates, and his eyes burst with red lightning.

"I-IIIEEEH!" A few players from the youngest team scream, falling to the ground in fear. Everyone else looks incredibly pale and immediately steps back a considerable distance.

"Enough, Alex. These people are so pathetic and weak, this kind of scare might even count as an attack under the system," Rishi jokes, pulling Alex back lightly.

"YOU enough! I'm warning you—this wasn't part of the deal!" Roja yells at Alex, her voice louder and sharper than usual.

In response, Alex pulls out his sword, igniting it with flames and slashing in a wide arc just in front of Roja.

"Fuck off! Now that I'm inside this world, I have no need for you. You two can fuck right off if you want to live!" Alex shouts, grouping together with Tereza and Rishi, standing opposite Roja and Perlah.

"Traitors! We should have never invited you… D… D… Devils of the Realm!" Perlah stammers, screaming.

Damn, she sucks at acting. Even more than me! Alex thinks, cringing internally.

"Damn, she sucks at acting. Even more than you, Alex," Tereza whispers under her breath, clearly amused.

I'll slap you for real, I swear… Alex glances at Tereza, offended by the truth of her remark.

Thankfully, the significant distance between the six groups prevents the other players from noticing Perlah's poor acting.

Suddenly, everyone feels a strange sensation, as though their attention is being pulled in unison. All eyes turn to the village, where they see two figures approaching. An old, bearded man in long robes walks forward with a commanding presence, accompanied by an enormous, bulky man easily 3.5 meters tall (over 11'6'' feet).

Hagrid and Dumbledore? Damn… don't tell me we have to work for this guy, Alex curses internally.

Dumbledore and Hagrid continue their slow approach until they stand in the middle of the six separated groups.

"Good day, dear guests," Dumbledore says warmly, his voice calm but firm. "Please gather around so this old wizard doesn't have to talk so loudly."

Do I have to keep this bullshit up, even with him around? Please, no… Alex groans internally, his annoyance growing.

He glances over at Rishi, who awkwardly fiddles with his ear—a subtle signal for Alex to "stick to the plan."

…Fine! Alex resigns himself, exhaling heavily as he prepares to play his part.

"Hmph, if you can't talk properly anymore, maybe you should have sent someone else to welcome us, old guy," Alex rudely comments, using Gyo as he stares at Dumbledore.

Damn, I can even see the magic surrounding him. This isn't Aura; it's pure magic! The sheer strength of this guy… it's like he's surrounded by an invisible cloud of power.

Dumbledore lowers his spectacles and takes a long, appraising look at Alex. "Interesting. Those are strong eyes, my young friend. I can see you use some… unique abilities. It seems there are indeed people among you with special powers and magic, just as I was promised. Yet, some of you are even hiding incredible dark monsters inside of you."

Dumbledore's gaze shifts to Tereza, lingering for a moment before moving on to Rishi. He quietly adds, "And some of you may appear simple, but within your thoughts, even more frightening monsters are lurking. You, young wizard, have a very strong mind."

This… plan. I think it can't be more successful. We've totally alienated everyone else and even grabbed Dumbledore's attention. Is this really wise? Alex wonders, his thoughts racing. Well, Rishi and Roja came up with this strategy—faking arrogance, displaying some of our abilities, grabbing everyone's attention, and even acting like we're a chaotic, disjointed group with no unity. Let's hope it works as we planned….

"Now, has everyone gathered?" Dumbledore begins. "As you know, I have hired you foreign witches and wizards to protect a special event that is beginning shortly at my school. There has been some… disagreement between myself and our cherished Ministry. Thankfully, you are here to support me in ensuring the integrity of this event."

His tone shifts slightly, becoming more formal. "As you probably know from your contact, Hogwarts has the distinct honor of hosting the revival of the legendary Triwizard Tournament. Yes, indeed, this historic tournament is happening once more."

"Legendary tournament… Professor Dumbledore, sir. I feel this tournament will bring nothing but shame to Hogwarts. Now it has even attracted these… people," Hagrid comments with a worried expression, eying the players.

Now… how do I respond to that? Alex wonders, bracing himself to speak.

"At least we are indeed people! Half-giant freak!"

Hey, that's a good line… wait, who said that? Alex looks around and spots one of the Mafia-looking players smirking smugly.

"You better tell us what you hired us for. We're not in the mood to play around!" another member of the same team says, his voice filled with impatience.

"I'd like to receive our orders now as well. We're not here to waste time!" the leader of the military group chimes in, his voice loud and commanding.

"Now, everybody, calm down," Dumbledore interjects, raising a hand to silence the murmurs. "The reason I hired you is simple. Since the attack on the Quidditch World Cup a little over a month ago, things have changed."

Dumbledore pauses briefly, his gaze sweeping over the six teams. "Your mission is quite simple. I sense a strong dark force aiming to destroy our efforts at better international cooperation. This tournament cannot fail—for all our sakes. Recently, incidents in the Forbidden Forest have become… troubling. We need the outer parts of the forest for our first task, and we cannot allow this corruption to linger there."

Mission Objectives:

Stop the spreading corruption emanating from the Forbidden Forest and protect Hogwards from outside threats.Protect the integrity of the tournament, ensuring everything runs smoothly.Protect Harry Potter until the end of the Term, ensuring he enters Little Hangleton graveyard and returns safely.[Hidden][Hidden]

To increase your mission rating: Fight against the corruption in the Forbidden Forest. Every successfully hunted prey adds to your mission rating. Participate in defending against outside threats during the Triwizard tournament. Ensure Harry Potter's survival, and his successful journey throughout the tournament. 

[Hidden]

[Hidden]

The fuck is this? Alex thinks, glaring at the system screen. Is it glitching, or what? How can we fucking complete a mission when half of it is hidden? I feel like we're missing something….

"I sent out five invitations through an old friend and was assured that only the most qualified witches and wizards would arrive. Yet now, six small teams are standing before me," Dumbledore continues, his voice calm but tinged with curiosity. "I suppose the more, the merrier. After this tournament is over, you will all receive your promised rewards. Until then, I have rented a few old cottages on the edge of Hogsmeade. Thankfully, there are exactly six left. Guess being a bit over-prepared paid off this time."

He gestures toward the village. "For now, please follow me. I'll introduce you to the students and your new place of work—a place that means everything to me and that I have sworn to protect with my life. I hope you will do the same," he says, his tone suddenly grave, with a glint of determination in his eyes.

The group silently follows him, walking toward Hogwarts. The castle looms larger and larger as they approach, its majestic structure illuminated by the morning light.

"Now, finally, let me welcome you… to Hogwarts," Dumbledore says, his voice carrying a hint of pride.

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