Chapter 109
In most cases, unless there are very specific exceptions, the protagonists of games often possess unique abilities or belong to a special lineage.
This isn’t limited to games; in comics, anime, movies, and other forms of storytelling, the protagonist—the central figure of the narrative—is usually portrayed as someone extraordinary, a natural focal point.
The same holds true for Demon Capital 2077.
The two protagonists at the center of the story have stat potentials that are far superior to any other character. Regardless of whether it’s combat strength, leadership, or anything else, through proper training, acquiring items, securing traits, and implanting augmentations, their stats skyrocket to a point that makes you question if they’re even human.
Even when it comes to illegal implants or chemical enhancements that place a heavy burden on the body, these protagonists somehow experience only mild side effects—like a slight headache, nausea, or, at worst, a faint spatter of blood from a cough. What’s more, with treatment from a competent doctor or medical corporation, these side effects vanish, yet the benefits of the illegal enhancements remain intact. It’s absurdly unfair.
Their advantages aren’t limited to physical stats. From the outset, it seems their default NPC affinity settings are high. As long as the NPCs aren’t from outright hostile factions, they tend to have a favorable impression of the protagonists. Over the course of the story, even enemies often end up joining the protagonists' faction.
This results in a growing power base around the protagonist, which, in turn, leads to further expansions of influence.
On top of that, the protagonist can acquire any new stats, aptitudes, or traits. What does that mean? For instance, even stats exclusive to "Knights," like the aptitude for piloting mechas, can be obtained—because they’re the protagonist.
Mechas are massive machines weighing hundreds of tons, capable of acrobatic maneuvers that rival fighter jets, enduring forces exceeding 100 Gs. These machines often come equipped with minimal or no G-force mitigation systems, making it impossible for ordinary people to pilot them. Only "Knights," who are bred and trained specifically for this purpose, can operate them.
But the protagonist can.
They don’t need to undergo any particularly extraordinary process; they just need to train adequately in mecha-related skills. Before you know it, they can withstand G-forces exceeding 100 Gs, transforming into a monstrous superhuman.
Naturally, this process also causes their stats to inflate massively, turning them into a stat powerhouse.