Once again I was thrown around like a rag doll only to crash into a tree. My mentor looked at me with her usual emotionless stare as she squatted next to my prone form.

"You're fast and you strike hard but you move in predictable manners." Koneko explained and I let out a small groan.

"Well I'll be sure to take that to heart." I say pulling myself from the tree ignoring the pain coming from my body as I did.

"Again?" She asked and I gave a smirk before replying.

"Of course I'm not quite done just yet." I say getting into the stance Koneko taught me.

Before long I was on the defensive ducking and dodging Koneko's quick and powerful attacks all the while trying to break her guard to land a hit on her. It didn't go so well since all of my attempts were met deflects until I was left wide open for a jab to the chest that sent me crashing to the ground.

Physical Resistance has leveled up LVL 5 - LVL 6

Well that means physical attacks do 6% less damage now, I'll take it. Not that it really helps right now but still better than nothing.

Speaking of which what is my status looking like?

Name: Ren Tanaka

Race: Homunculus

Tittle: The Gamer (No Bonuses)

Affiliation: N/A

Tier: 1 (Mortal)

Level: 66

Class: Rogue (LVL 43) Assassin (LVL 23)

HP: 43/100 (40 per 5 seconds)

MP: 1000/1000 (40 per 5 seconds)

STR: 240

END: 10

DEX: 465

INT: 10

WIS: 10

CHA: 10

LCK: 225

Darn I haven't leveled up. I found out while training that leveling skills gives exp to level up as well. Which just made grinding skills even more important. Speaking of which…

Unnamed Combat (Novice) LVL 4/20: You have obtained knowledge on how to fight unarmed. Unarmed damage is increased by 4%.

It's not as impressive as I wish it was but it's a start. Plus it'll only improve the more I work on it. Still it's annoying how slow it is to level in comparison to my skills with a knife or firearms, then again those skills are my proficiencies.

"Give up?" Koneko asked snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Not just yet. I say standing to my feet albeit a bit wobbly. "Still got some fight left in me."

Perk added as a testament of your character

Tenacity: Upon dropping to 0 HP stay alive for 3 minutes and gain 50% damage dealt to enemies during this time. User cannot be healed once this perk activates.

Useful. Hopefully I never have to use it.

Anyway, I stood up and took a swing at Koneko only to end up with the white haired girl pinning me to the ground. I had to keep myself from making a snide comment given our current position. Besides I wouldn't mind staying like this for a while.

Perk added as a testament of your character

Masochistic Constitution: Heal 20% of all damage taken. Does not take effect if HP is reduced to zero.

I'm not a masochist...although I will gladly take the extra heals.

"Okay, I give." I relent and she let's go of me.

Walking over to the kitchen I retrieve a bottle of water and hand it to her which she takes with a quiet "thanks" before taking a long drink of it.

I for one just start cooking already knowing that she'll likely want something to eat. Koneko goes upstairs to take a shower and by the time she gets done I've finished the small snack. Butter biscuits with ground sausage inside of them. They're great in a pinch and quite tasty, especially since I got my cooking skill up from Novice to Apprentice. Needless to say they were deemed acceptable by Koneko, who ate them in silence as we both sat at the table.

"Aren't you going to have some?" Koneko asked.

I just shook my head.

"Not hungry. You go ahead and eat as much as you like." I give a faint smile as to reassure her.

Koneko just stares at me for a few short seconds before returning to her biscuits and after a short while she finishes. The Nekomata stands up and moves to the summoning flier.

"I don't think I've ever seen you eat." She said catching me by surprise.

"Oh? I didn't know you cared Koneko." I said deciding to tease her with a smirk before quickly backing down with my hand shooting up in surrender before she could do anything physical to me.

"Suck it." She deadpanned.

I was about to tease her some more but decided against it and remained silent less I invoke her wrath.

"Guess I'll see you Wednesday." I say only to receive a nod of acknowledgement before she left in a flash of light.

I stretch my arms over my head. Looks like it's time to grind a little maybe pick up some loot while I'm at it. Hmm wonder if the Abyss Auction will have anything new in stock for me?

Grabbing my phone and earbuds, I select my playlist before heading into Silent Hill. Equipping my knife in one hand and the Calico in the other, I sneak within the fog sweeping the area stabbing any unsuspecting monsters in the neck and all to the sound of Eurobeat no less.

Assassin has leveled up LVL 23 - LVL 24

You have leveled up LVL 66 - LVL 67

STR 240 - 250

DEX 465 - 475

Good to see my hard work is still paying off. Now time to break into this house and take any desirables that I find. Which mostly consists of gold coins, money, ammo and health potions. Occasionally there would be some sort of monster lurking around the corner but a few bullets is all it takes to get rid of that problem.

I think I'll continue this for the rest of the day, since I won't have time tomorrow given my first day of school. It seems that the game took it upon itself to enroll me before canon starts up. Can't say I'm excited for returning to high school but I digress.

Assassin has leveled up LVL 24 - LVL 25

You have leveled up LVL 67- LVL 68

STR 250 - 260

DEX 475 - 485

I forgot how much I hated crowds of people. Actually I guess it would be more accurate to say that I for one how much I hated having to speak in front of crowds. Not that my face portrayed my nervousness, I was component enough to hide that much even when the teacher instructed me to introduce myself to the rest of the class.

"His, I'm Ren Tanaka. I hope we can all get along." I say in blan manner.

Instead of being swarmed with questions only Issei raised his hand to ask me something.

"Yes?" I pointed to the brunette who gave me a look as if what he was about to ask was the most important thing in the world.

"Do you like large oppai?" He asked with with a serious look in his eyes, the majority of the class groaned.

I took a deep breath before looking him dead in the eye. Everyone was silent as the tension built-up between the two of us. I was ready for the ensuing chaos my three words would create.

"Flat is justice." My voice was calm and even as I spoke however this did nothing as Issei pointed a finger at me.

"Traitor! What self respecting man would turn deny the wonders of boobs?" He said clearly not happy with my answer.

"Look it's simple the smaller the chest a girl has the closer you are to her heart." I say with conviction.

"You and I both know that's just a lame excuse!" Issei shouted at me with flames in his eyes.

"Hmm, clearly my words are lost on you. I won't lie 'boobs are cool' to quote a wise man. However, if I had to choose between either you better believe that I will choose flat everything." I say making my peace.

"You...you degenerate." Issei muttered completely baffled by my words.

"Degenerate? No you are mistaken. I am a hero of justice!" I proclaim proudly even going as far as to puff out my chest.

Everyone in the class started mumbling amongst themselves. The general consensus of my arrival was a mix of 'not another one' or 'now there's four of them' but it seemed all discussions where rendered moot when the teacher brought the class to order and asked that I take my seat in the back of the room.

It wouldn't be until the end of the day when something of note happened when I was called into the student council office. Sona had set up a chessboard in front of her. So I guess we're doing this.

"Hello there." I greet causing Sona to look up at me.

"You must be Ren Tanaka. I'm Souna Shitori, the student council president. I was hoping to have a word with you." She said gesturing for me to take a seat in front of her.

"Sure what can I help you with?" I asked and she adjusts her glasses.

"It's unusual to have a new student show up this late into the school year. I'm just curious why you have." Sona took the infamous Gendo pose as she spoke.

"I had to take care of my mom. You see she was diagnosed with cancer and needed help. Don't think I'd be a very good son if I didn't do my part." I say with a sheepish look.

"What about your father? Why didn't he take care of her?" Sona quired, lowering her gaze at me.

"He died when I was an infant, can't really help anyone." My answer was met with an apologetic look.

"I'm sorry to hear that. How is your mother doing if I may ask?" She sounded sincere as she spoke.

"She's dead." I say somberly causing Sona to nod her head in understanding.

It wasn't a complete lie, I've long since learned that the beast lies have some truth to them. My dad did die when I was an infant and I did lose my mom to cancer after taking care of her for five years. So really was I even lying?

"I'm sorry for your loss." Sona said cutting me from my thoughts.

"Yeah. Anyway is there anything else I can do for you?" I asked already having a feeling as to what it could be.

"Actually, yes. Have you ever played chess before?" She asked motioning to the board in front of us.

"I've played a few times." My answer made Sona smile.

"Could I interest you in a game? You can even be white." She offered and I gave a slight shrug.

"I prefer to be black if that's alright." I say and she nods.

The game goes about as well as I thought it would. While I managed to take out a few of her pieces she still one. Not that it's surprising I have never been that good at this game after all.

"You kinda suck at this." Sona said bluntly.

"What can I say I'm a creature of instinct, I'm not really one for thinking ahead." I say with a sigh.

"I can see that." Sona said with a frown.

"Well anyway I need to get going." I stand to leave.

"Have a good day." I say before leaving the room.

On my way back to the house, I make a quick detour to a most familiar...bridge? Is that what this is classified as? Regardless, I make it in time to see Raynare leave, no doubt already having asked Issei out. Speaking of which the brunette seemed to be over the hills so much so that he doesn't notice me. Well okay that could be in part due to my lack of overall presence.

Looking around I spot Koneko who notices me. I give a dumb looking smile and wave before taking off. Looks like things are going to start up. I should probably spend the rest of my day leveling Assassin up to max and then move on to Arcane Trickster. Yeah that sounds like a good idea.

Since it's a question that came up I'll clear up any confusion, pre reincarnation Ren was like 22, why not double threat. Post reincarnation Ren is 17 same age as Issei and Kiba.

Also can I just say that it's amazing that this story already has 100 plus followers after only two days. You guys are awesome. Anyway I hope this chapter is to everyone's liking.