NOVEL WEB Chapter 6: The 4th Wall
in the early morning Gandalf was getting ready fixing his hat and other belongings ready to depart for an important expedition
"surely you'd want to eat first," Bilbo said
"apologies Bilbo but i cannot delay my departure" he exclaimed "dark forces are slowly rising again to plunge the world into darkness once more" mounting his horse gracefully ready to depart from the hobbit hole
Gandalf made a quick Glance at Dilan as he approached him for a quick Discussion
"Gandalf are you sure that we shouldn't tell Bilbo about the plan's you have for him?"
"yes" Gandalf nodded "it's better if i was the one to convince him" as he fixed his position while riding the horse
"and Dilan. use this time to hone your magic, the journey you have agreed to take with us are perilous" Gandalf and Dilan Stared at each other Dilan seeing the worried look's on Gandalf's face made his heart warm
With no further further words Dilan simply nod his head as he thought about Gandalf's word's
"i shall be back in a few months time... Hyah!" he shouted as he urged his noble steed shadofax into a galop as Gandalf left the hobbit hole
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two days had pass since Gandalf's departure, Dilan ever so determine has been practicing his powers doing all sorts of task in hopes of unlocking new skills and power's before the journey to the lonely mountain
Dilan with intense focus constantly practicing and honing his skill for combat if things go awry. as he continues his training he began to feel exhausted so he came up with and idea to make his own Dwelling place
with Objects creation he manifested an Exquisitely constructed hut inside the forest.
it's appearance however may look somewhat unappealing, it already looks cozy enough to be considered a place for peace and relaxation
as Dilan open the front door he took glance in every corner with empty spaces before him. filled with enthusiasm he quickly made the place look more clean and improve it's hole atmosphere by putting a few objects and furniture inside it. he also made a place to prepare one's food along with a few plates and cooking utensils seamlessly made of wood it's textures smooth and refine as if it was made by a master craftsman
he turned to the wall beside the window as he used matter manipulation to alter the walls appearance transforming it into a hearth a place to warm up in case of a cold weather or a cold night.
next he manifested a bed it's mattress so soft and fluffy like Cloud's followed by manifesting a cyan blue sheet with elegant design that would cover the mattress, a pillow for comfort, support and pressure relief during sleep.
in time he completed the interior decorations
of the hut. he breath a sigh of relief content of the relaxing appearance of his new home
of course he's still staying in Bilbo's house for the time being, once the adventure comes to an end this will be his residency
Dilan sat down on the couch he made himself, when a sudden ringing noise struck his ears as a translucent blue screen popped up in front of him
SYSTEM:
(new Skill acquired: 4th wall - Rare)
Dilan's eye's widened as he Read's the system notification "4th wall?!" he contemplated his eyes widened in terror knowing full well what it means.
"that means all the feeling of being watched all those stare's I've sensed came from..." pausing mid sentence as he gasped Audibly
"no way"
as Dilan stood frozen inside the hut he hears a tapping noise that seem to be close to him he looked back and what he saw made his jaw dropped letters of sentences and word's were appearing out of nowhere forming a paragraph
as he pondered putting things together one by one. until he came to one undeniable
conclusion
"this world is a fake. a story" He sat down feeling adrift in a sea of manufactured reality.
"then my death was no coincidence" he said as a weary sigh escaped his lips
PING!
as he heard another ping he quickly looked at the blue translucent screen another message popped up that say's Creator
"must be the one responsible for my existence" a flicker or anger rushed through his veins, Dilan Breath deeply trying to compose himself setting aside his anger for moment,
"Fine!.. let's see what you have to say" he mumbled angrily
Creators Message
"hello Dilan i am the creator. i do apologize for causing you an existential crisis.
"you don't say" he said sarcastically eyes rolling
i am merely sharing my imagination and thought, so i created you, i do hope that you'll find it in your heart to forgive me. i assure you however that you will gain the ability to return to your original world once you've defeated these enemies. you'll be back as if nothing had happened
Dilan's expression lit up as the creator brought up the possibility of return to his earth
to name a few Azog, Smaug, the eye of sauron, and the witch king of Angmar do that and you shall return to your world
Dilan made a stern look as he thought carefully of the message the creator has sent "couldn't you just make me powerful?" he sighed deeply as he contemplated for a moment realizing that overpowered character's tend to have the ability to end the fight which is a no go for the creator's will "i guess it's reasonable. if i was too overpowered the story would have ended five chapters ago"
after the stressful encounter with the creator Dilan had returned to the Hobbit hole all rigid and filthy. as he entered, as always Bilbo holding his pipe weed was lounging in his sofa near the fireplace.
Bilbo noticed Dilan's presence quickly turning his head "ah Dilan your back" he stared at Dilan from head to toe "oh my you look untidy"
"i kinda got carried away with my training" he chuckled awkwardly scratching the back of his back flustered
putting his pipe weed down he jumped up from his seat approaching Dilan assisting him taking off his muddied and wrinkled Jacket as he stood there motionless
"thanks Bilbo but you really don't have to do that" Dilan shyly hunched his back in embarrassment as Bilbo helped him with his dirt stained clothes
"honestly you look like a landslide has buried you under a mountain of responsibilities"
Bilbo folded Dilan's clothes with precision as he waved his hand in front of his nose like he smelled something unpleasant
"ahem, while I'll prepare you something to wear why not take a soak in the bathroom"
Dilan smelled himself and only then he realized the stench lingering in his body
and rushed over to the bathroom
End of Chapter