AutoTerra: Operating Systems

Chapter 26: The Bug

“Bug system?”

Now, Astan and Grim are no longer at gunpoint. Grim explained everything he knew about the reason why he had two Type-1 General Abilities and a Martial Ability that had been permanently activated without any process warning from the AutoTerra System.

Grim gave a lethargic, somewhat awkward and embarrassed look to explain this all. Sometimes the fingers are played spontaneously.

“I-iya…. Back then when I registered as a hunter in a Guild, I did indeed take Martial Ability. But, I did not think the system bracelet I was wearing was a bit problematic, even though it had already been used.”

“Trouble kayak begimane?” ask Astan confused.

“Cat claw.”

A sudden silent atmosphere accompanied by the sound of crickets blaring filled the void of the forest.

Silent arts a thousand languages, flat-faced Astan. They are equally confused.

How can a system get hit by a bug just because the intermediary is clawed by a cat?!

“Pffft..

As much as possible Astan held back his laughter. Want it to spurt Grim with various swearing, diatribes, and plumes that have ingrained to the core of DNA. But he still had to hold it as well while Grim had not explained until it was finished.

“Kok can cause system bugs just because of clawed cat?” arni asked as Astan coughed and held back the feeling of not blaspheming.

For a moment Grim tried to remember, “If not mistakenly remembered, the sensor part of his neural reader that was damaged by cat's claws. That's where bugs start to appear. In fact, I have already put the broken bracelet in my hand, and the neural reader sensor has been active in a damaged state. Since then, Martial Type-1 is active constantly.”

“The action is not permanent, anyway. Only the active duration is much longer than the active duration of other General Capabilities that only last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Therefore, I must be careful if I accidentally hit or slap people. The pain can make fractures and bleeding,” continued Grim.

Arni grimaced in horror at imagining it.

“Then, if you choose Martial from the beginning and because Martial was active for a long time because the intermediary of the system was clawed by a cat, his Shield is nongol self mane?” ask Astan at the end.

“Nah, so gini—.”

“Well, gitu.”

Arni stared flatly at Astan, not liking when Astan interrupted Grim's explanation.

“Bang, seriously…. He wants to do well.”

Astan threw his face away while trying to hold back his laughter. “Not…. I'm just amused to know that the system bug is caused by being scratched by a cat…. Hiz…. Bizarre..”.

“Can't you be heard well, Brother Kampret?!!” Arni ngegas's.

“OK, okay. I'll be mengejelasin.” Grim explained again. “Some days I used that problematic AutoTerra Bracelet. As a result, the system panel that appears sometimes tagged along as well, I also have trouble checking anything, even to remove the weapons and items I keep in storage. So, the Guild side decided to replace it with a new one.”

“This new bracelet is certainly fine, still good. But when it was replaced and the nerve sensor was also active, it was unexpected that the new bracelet was set General Capability to the Shield. The reason, because the bracelet was originally intended to be used by others to become a hunter, had been chosen General Ability, only he was canceled to become a hunter. And that bracelet that I am currently wearing.”

“Because of the General Ability Bug in the previous bracelet, then this bracelet follow-bug as well. Be I have two Type-1 abilities. Fortunately, this panel is fine. So, I decided to use this bracelet constantly. Then when I have leveled up high enough, I can get a Type-2 Martial because my system reads that my body is more dominant to Martial Ability.”

“If you change again to another AutoTerra Bracelet, it looks like it will add to the General Ability that you have. Pffft...,” ledek Astan trying to laugh again.

“Ish! Bang Instant!” Arni was already irritated by Astan's attitude.

“It seems unlikely if the ability system has not been set at all. Just, let me wear this one to the bracelet. Importantly in the panel of his system there is no damage whatsoever,” Grim said as he stroked the AutoTerra Bracelet he used.

“Indeed, what level did you get Martial Type-2?” ask Arni curiously.

“Newly, fitting is still level 15.”

“Well, how come you haven't gotten a Type-2 too, Bang?” Arni nudged Astan's shoulder.

“Advanced type General Capability will be able to match the more dominant statistical data,” replied Astan. “Gunya Grim earlier his attack points are much higher than other statistical points. Hence, he quickly obtained a Type-2 Ability. If my statistical data is dominant in defense, but not so high from other statistical points. That's why I haven't got it yet. Besides, I haven't reached level 15 yet, tuh.”

“Oh, yes. About the cat...” For a moment Arni thought. “Kok can be scratched by a cat? Whose cat is in the Guild?”

“Hahaha..

The three laughed together when they heard Astan's voice. It is true, the cat belonging to the pharmacist is famous most recalcitrant. But, they still let the cat roam because it is considered adorable.

“Let's naughty so, the cat is cute, you know.” Grim wiped away his laughing tears. “Well, you already know why I have two abilities and another one lasts a long time. Then, what about you, Chief? Did your system run into bugs too?”

Hearing that question, Arni also became enthusiastic in wanting to know. You see, Astan has never been separated by rumors of strength that exceeds his level now. I also got a bug.

Astan shook his head casually. “No, tuh. Fine.”

“Lha, continues?” Arni's confused.

“So my system gives you a warning when you want to fight monsters using a dagger. He said your statistics are unstable. I thought it was Bug too. But if not, then what?” ask Grim anyway.

Astan immediately fell silent, confused as to what to explain. He himself still did not understand why he could be stronger. When viewed by Grim's system it is suspected that the statistics of Astan is unstable.

“Back...”.

Once Astan remembered the strange noises and glitches that happened to him that caused him to fail to focus and his weapon destroyed. Since then, the statistical data of the Instant system began to be unstable.

Actually, what's going on? Astan doesn't know.

“Entahlah...”.

Astan's reply suddenly made Arni and Grim confused and had exchanged views.

“I myself do not understand either. Sometimes when I had a fight as good as it was, I felt like I had been in such a difficult situation even more difficult. And I also just realized that my system's statistical data was unstable after you told me, Grim.”

Arni was silent while thinking. Somehow his mind began to think of something Suda had told him, but the story was completely incomplete. Maybe because Arni should not interfere with the affairs of the Suda story. Clearly, the story is related to Astan's past.

Astan rubbed his face. “Feel already used to great battles, heh…? I've only been a hunter for six months and rarely take on missions. But once I fight, I feel like I've had a fight for thousands of times.”

Both of Astan's heterochrome eyes looked up at the sky in the middle of the forest with a blank look. A look that looks bright, trying to find something that even he himself does not know what he needs to look for.

“I absolutely do not ing—.”

Blowing wind again hit, felt cool on the rough skin. Suddenly the memory in his brain was empty. What he wants to say, memory….

The memories….

Does Astan have that kind of memory?

Astan shook his head slowly. “No. I don't know at all.”

Of course Arni and Grim are confused by every comment of Astan. Everything is difficult for them to understand, but it seems ambiguous, storing other meanings that maybe only Astan's subconscious knows.

All of this continues to be a mystery. And Astan is fed up when he can't figure out what he needs to remember about himself, his dreams, and something that came up in the middle of the fight.

“Wah, wow, wow…. Apparently you're here..?”

Arni, Grim, and Astan simultaneously turned their gazes towards the three hunters who had just arrived before them.

“Tu-wait a minute!” Arnie realized something. “They three ‘kan..?”

Sontak Arni and Astan looked towards Grim whose face now looked paler. Grim is nervous about having to deal with these three hunters. They ‘lah reason why Grim dangled alone in the middle of the forest until met Squad Astan.

One man suspected of being the leader of the Squad was twirling his gun, showing a grin that was quite nauseating to look at.

“Finally met you too, Loser...”.

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