The stone - no longer a pebble - is no longer thrown at the enemy. Nor is it thrown at the enemy. Even get out...
Isn't that the whole point of being a Rolling Stone?
No, instead, the rock is sweating. In fact, it is not sweating, but gradually getting hot, and then spraying water to cool down after a period of time. Pretty close, right?
Yes, it's stuck again.
The stone was ready to lay down its arms and withdraw from the great adventure once more - although its mission was not yet complete. But... there's just one problem.
This was not a comfortable break. The rock is tortured.
Lying among a pile of similar rocks, it is the largest of all and is the centerpiece of the exhibition. There is a stove above, and fresh firewood is constantly added to keep the rock constantly heating.
Until a jet of water cools them again.
The stone cursed the inventor of this hellish torture device, which some may have recognized as a sauna. The ranger had shed his gear and now stood, pale and furless, obscenely exposing himself before the rock.
Of course, it doesn't care about this per se.
If anything, the little shard dangling in front of it was a new point of interest, worthy of the stone's careful scrutiny. Something twisted? Because there are two small pebbles hanging from the back of the tree trunk. Are they too trapped, suffering hell like a rock?
It vows to free them, for this stone is the true hero. And so the rocks began to plot. How can it escape this terrible situation and take revenge on its captors?
It started experimenting.
The (velocity) vector is a flat zero and the stone is tightly sandwiched between its relatives, so from [Stee
] The escape seemed destined to fail. A plan.
The only plan, if it remains the same humble cobblestone it once was, is to change direction slightly. But it is now a mature stone, level three. A great warrior, really.
With new skills.
Get new skills!
energy transfer
Convert energy from one form to another.
So, what exactly does this mean? It's a strange skill, with many new variables that Rock is unfamiliar with. But..., it has potential. If the stone smelled, it certainly would.
It started experimenting with a mind as orderly as a boulder. Because... the stone is heated. and cooling. Whenever this transformation happens, it has a faint feeling. transfer of energy.
An unfamiliar energy - one that so far only understood the relationship between mass and velocity. Kinetic energy is the energy that rocks are easiest to grasp. Because these are cycle mountains, the heat there changes slowly.
The weather doesn't change in a matter of days, real changes in temperature take seasons. So Rock never noticed the real difference between hot and cold until he was trapped in this terrifying room.
It taps the energy with a feeling and transfers a small portion into its new skill.
Then it used [Shift E
e
gy].
Energy conversion starts!
Convert [heat energy] into [kinetic energy]
Δ0.001k ->1.4m/s
New speed [unnamed]: 1.4 meters/second
The rock moved in place, just a hint, then returned to its original position.
The ranger looked up and dismissed the change as a quirk—the sound of rock cracking as the stove heated it. He was a bit sad that he might have to find some new suitable stones in the future.
But in the meantime, a stone was waiting for him. Because that's... ridiculously powerful. With just a tiny, absolutely tiny drop in temperature, it managed to increase the speed so much...
Apparently, it's the perfect balance.
So, the rock waited a while longer to warm up. More energy is obviously better, and it finally has some reliable way to store it.
So it waited, measuring the increase in energy throughout its body, feeling the growing anticipation. The ranger is a strong, ruthless killer who once single-handedly took down a horde of goblins. But the stone also has its own methods.
The man reached for the ladle in the bucket and took out the bucket, which contained a certain amount of water. He prepared for a throw.
The stone uses [Energy Transfer], measuring the amount of energy it sees fit, pushing it down like the smallest immersion in ice.
Energy conversion starts!
Convert [heat energy] into [kinetic energy]
Δ1k -> 44.7 m/s
New speed [unnamed]: 44.7m/s
It exploded from the furnace, scattering other hot stones across the room, targeting its trapped brethren. [Rangers] don't have time to dodge.
Title activated!
Li
oe
de
activation!
Patient ambush activated!
Calculate total bonus…
50%!
Collision activated!
Deals 11.3 * 44.7 / 4 * 1.5 = 189 damage to Ranger Tom
Heavy attack! Weakness found!
Damage doubled!
New speed [unnamed]: 0 meters/second
The man whimpered and slumped to the ground, his lower body evaporating as the rock realized it had crushed the trapped pebbles as well. ki
slaye
!But it didn’t give it a name, so the stone thought it was okay.
Then the experience came. Or tried to go - but the rocks blocked him, just for a moment.
It wants to enjoy the outdoors.
So, it provides a lot of temperature help for this skill and decided to test how fast it can go. Because the weather is really hot, even a little too hot.
Energy conversion starts!
Convert [heat energy] into [kinetic energy]
Δ500k -> 1000 m/s
New speed [unnamed]: 1000 meters/second
The rocks started moving very, very fast
It stopped suddenly, and before it even moved a meter, it was fixed by an ever-present force that finally discovered that something was really, really wrong here.
E
o
_ability_abuse_detected: Security measures activated
Skill: [Energy Conversion] Safety limit exceeded
Looking for solutions…
A cooling current enveloped the rock.
The rock sat quietly, patiently waiting for the system to fix the problem. It just sits there...waiting.
Starting to get nervous. Because it has been looking for three days, but the rock is not tired of looking at it. Often, people give up after a few minutes and let it adjust things secretly in the background.
But this stone... pays attention.
Panic and quickly adjust the situation in the fastest possible way.
Error: Solution found
Adjust an entity’s…
finished!
Application restrictions…
finished!
Fuzzy logic…
finished!
The rock felt an invisible force changing and moving around it, like putting on new clothes for the first time.
Patch applied!
please continue your
Curious Rock decided to test its new and improved skills. How does it work now? It still has [energy conversion], it can feel it. It reached out cautiously, wanting to acquire the skill.
Energy conversion starts!
Convert [heat energy] into [kinetic energy]!
Use maximum allowed ΔT! (depends on level)
Users below 273.15K are not allowed to use ΔT
Δ1K = Δ1 m/s
New speed [unnamed]: 20 meters/second
The rock moved slightly forward, accelerating. But this new solution... it almost feels lazy. Not so bad in some ways. But it might be good enough for the idea of it...
So it didn't call customer support. Probably no one will answer.
The rock waited patiently in place, the heat in the room gradually warming it up—not as hot as before, just a fraction. But enough is enough.
Energy conversion starts!
Convert [heat energy] into [kinetic energy]
Δ2K = Δ2 m/s
[Unnamed]'s new speed: 2 meters/second
It flung itself toward the exposed hearth and fell into the burning embers. Heat surrounds it, but this time, the rock welcomes it all, because heat is energy. It waited, getting hotter and hotter, gaining energy like never before.
It waits like this, heating it until it emits orange light, and then, when it is finally satisfied, it releases it in an appropriate amount and in a more controlled manner. It raised its head and aimed at a small window in the room - just wide enough for it to pass through.
Energy conversion starts!
Convert [heat energy] into [kinetic energy]
Δ12K = Δ12m/s
New speed [unnamed]: 12 meters/second
It flew through the sauna and hit the window, easily blowing it open.
Once again, he was in the great outdoors and began rolling down the hill.
Level!
100/70xp
discard overflow xp
You have reached level 4!
Statistical data!
Mass (m): 11.3kg -> 38.2kg
Diameter (d): 0.20m -> 0.30m
HP: 3 -> 5
It grew again, with more volume and mass than before, and once again rolled around in the vast outdoors.
But things are different.
As it went faster and faster, the rock felt the air around it getting colder, the heat it had gathered dissipated, and it understood. If it can convert energy from heat to motion...
Couldn't it be done the other way around?
Curious Rock looked at its current speed as it jumped down the mountain at an increasing speed.
Flow velocity (V): 22.7m/s
If it's just...it's all turned into heat.
Energy conversion starts!
Convert [kinetic energy] into [heat energy]!
Δ12 m/s = Δ12 K
New temperature [unnamed]: 816.7K
The rock's speed is stopped, and this technique acts like a brake, naturally heating it in the process. Then it begins to accelerate downward again, inevitably dragged down by gravity. But the rock is happy.
Now it has a steering wheel and brakes. Energy is key.
The rock knew it now had everything it needed to navigate, but it also knew how high Tarzan was. In these mountains, there are many enemies. They could slaughter goblin hordes with ease. It won't always be an opportunity for an ambush. If it wants to land safely...
It needs more power.
As it learned, class is power. Rocks can be flattened by hitting the head of an object hard. Or the ball overhead, whichever is easier.
As it plotted and planned, it spotted a green flash for cover. Not grass, not such a high place. A leprechaun - maybe several.
Rock remembers the last time he encountered an orc, when he was just a projectile, unwillingly participating in a war. no more. (guide).
It's time to choose your own path to war.
