Chapter 14: Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Guard
19 Mar 2321
Time 12:51
Location Sky Blossom City, Adventure Guild Association, Guild Association Mall
"Sir, how may I help you?"
First, I wanted to walk around the auction house, but since I got my hands on the Beast will core, I decided against it because I wanted to check if the new card recipe I came up with was possible.
"Lead me to Card Lab, and I also want to buy the following cards,
E rank Bear Form Card, x1
F rank Aura Guard Card x1
E rank Common Core x1"
"E rank Bear Form Card - $147,000
F rank Aura Guard Card - $22,000
E rank Common Core - $10,000
Discount - 5% - $8,950
Total - $170,050"
[Card Name: Bear Form
Card Type: Skill Card (passive)
Card Rank: E rank, common grade
Card Ratings : [24]stars
Card Durability : [84/84]
Card effect: user becomes 'Elite' in Beast form martial arts [Bear form]. Addition effect - strength and senses of a bear (passive).]
[Card Name: Aura Guard
Card Type: Skill Card (passive)
Card Rank: F rank, common grade
Card Ratings : [14]stars
Card Durability : [82/82]
Card effect: strengthens the aura of the user. Additional effect - passive protection from harmful and negative rays example ultraviolet sun rays]
E rank 'Bear Form' card rose the proficiency level of Beast forms martial arts 'Bear Form' from Proficient to Elite.
Martial arts proficiency can be divided into
Proficient<Elite<Master<Grandmaster
As for Aura Guard, according to studies every living being has Aura emitting from their body and stronger the Aura means that person is healthier.
If any average John/Jane Doe from my world were to be equipped with Aura Guard then he/she could easily live across 110 years of age.
When I first saw the curled up Bear in the core my first thought was this will go great with Bear Form Martial Arts. Then upon further thoughts, I came up with a possible new card recipe. Being an Inventor I couldn't wait to try it out, so I didn't hesitate to quote a sincere price for the beast will core.
I entered the Card Lab collecting all the ingredients, I still had nearly six and half hours of monthly free time left under my membership.
Sitting in the Card Lab, placing all card ingredients on the card creation page I closed my eyes and poured my mental strength into the grimoire.
This time the card creation process would be more difficult than last time as I am using two already operational cards as ingredients.
Thinking about the kind of card I wanted to create I opened my Soul pupils and scanned all four ingredients E rank Bear form card, F rank Aura Guard card, E rank - Beast will core and E rank common core.
Within the Bear Form card, I saw a bright mass of light shaped in the form of a Martial artist continually practising Bear Form Martial arts.
While in the Aura guard card I saw the bright mass of light shaped in the form of guard.
In the Beast will core I saw a Bear sleeping in a curled up position but the bright mass of light in here was much brighter compared to the mass of light in the 'Bear from' card.
My intuition told me that if I tried to bind the beast will core to the Bear form card then I would fail as the Bear form card soul pathways seem to be weaker compared to the soul pathways in the beast will core.
Therefore I came up with an idea to strengthen the soul pathways of the 'Bear form' card with the soul pathways of the 'Aura guard' card.
I proceeded accordingly, using the mental strength I moved the bright mass of light from the Aura guard card to strengthen the Bear form card. I was careful so that I didn't leak any bright mass of light in the process.
The soul pathways of Aura guard easily dissolved into the soul pathways of the Bear form card strengthening the Bear form card
Next, I didn't directly try to bind the Beast will with the strengthened Bear form card. I used the E rank common grade core as the medium.
I slowly moved both soul pathways of beast will and Bear form into the common grade core simultaneously, the beast will resisted at first but being overpowered by the soul pathways of Bear form its resistance was of no use and bound with the common grade core.
I looked into the E rank Common grade core, with the addition of beast will and Bear form soul pathways the speck of bright light inside it turned into a large mass of bright light in the shape of Abyssal Giant Bear, this Abyssal Bear was no longer curled up and sleeping instead it showed intelligence and was continually practising Bear form Martial arts. Then I activated the morphing property of the common grade core turning it into a card.
Card Creation Complete, [ Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Guard]
[Card Name: Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Guard
Card Type: Skill Card (passive)
Card Rank: E rank, common grade
Card Ratings : [26]stars
Card Durability : [100/100]
Card effect: user becomes 'Elite' in Beast form martial arts [Abyssal Giant Bear form].
Additional effect - strength and senses of the Abyssal Giant Bear (passive), Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Guard(passive), Abyssal Roar(active), Intimidating aura(passive).]
Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Guard(passive) - the user's aura is strengthened to the point where it takes the form of an Abyssal Giant Bear spirit, this Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit is sentient and will passively protect the user meanwhile strengthening users Abyssal Giant Bear form Martial arts by giving increased strength, defence and senses of the Abyssal Giant Bear and other Abyssal Giant Bear abilities.
Intimidating aura(passive) - user passively emits the Aura of a wild Abyssal Giant Bear.
Abyssal Roar (active) - user can roar like the Abyssal Giant Bear stunning all nearby enemies for 1-3 seconds based on strength difference. Cooldown time - 140 seconds.
The star rating is very high than I expected it should be because the star ratings of cards I used as ingredients was high, thankfully the durability ratings are perfect one of the reasons I preferred the aura guard card for strengthening over other alternatives.
What was more shocking was the evolution of Bear from Martial arts to Abyssal Giant Bear form and evolution of Aura guard to Abyssal Giant Bear spirit guard. Not to mention the Abyssal roar and intimidating aura.
This card could be considered overpowered in E rank common grade cards, 3 passive and one active abilities with such low star ratings and perfect durability ratings was unheard of.
I bet this card would fetch me a fortune if I auctioned it. Removing the F rank Bear form card I equipped the E rank Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Guard Card. Due to my lacking star power, I could not hold cards more than 32stars.
But with E rank Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Guard Card who needs as an F rank Bear form card.
E rank Abyssal Giant Bear is a boss monster with it and my Gale rabbit leather boots abilities complimenting each other's weakness, I had become an unstoppable force within E - ranks.
Chapter 15: Premium Spa Package
19 Mar 2321
Time 18:10
Location Sky Blossom City, Adventure Guild Association, Guild Association Mall
"Good evening sir."
While I was checking out of the Card Lab, I was greeted by Susan. I did not ask for her, was she here waiting for me all this time? Is it some kind of a new perk of a silver grimoire member?
It took me nearly 5 hours to create the Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Guard card. Even though the card creation process is easy for me thanks to my soul pupils origin card, but transferring soul pathways from one card or ingredients to another card or ingredients is very time-consuming as you need to be sure to not cause any leaks.
Seeing my puzzled face Susan explained, "Sir I wanted to inform you that your Gale rabbit Leather Boots card will be auctioned tomorrow and to ask if you would be attending the auction?
Since you were in the Cardroom I decided not to disturb you by sending a message or calling you."
"That's very considerate of you Miss Susan, and I would like to attend the auction tomorrow."
"Okay, then I will add your name to the guest list, sir. Anything else sir."
"No, I am feeling tired and hungry from Creating the card. That's it for today."
"Sir if I may, I would like to recommend our premium spa package. It will help relieve your fatigue."
I am not new to the spa but right now I did not feel like squandering money after spending 1,170,050$ on card ingredients for Abyssal Giant Bear Spirit Card. The card was worth it but let's try to be a little frugal so that I don't end up poor again.
As if Susan could read my mind she added, "Sir it is all paid for, it's on the house."
"Is it some kind of perk for being a silver member?" I asked because the spa isn't cheap and that premium package should be expensive.
"No sir, it's kind of paid by me. I just got advanced to card apprentice while you were in the card room. This premium spa package is also one of my gifts from management for becoming a card apprentice." Said Susan excitedly summoning her bronze grimoire.
The majority of people achieve 10% active soul control before they are 21 years old but some late bloomers achieve it later in their life. For example, Susan is in her mid-twenties and just achieved 10% active soul control.
I was still waiting for Susan to explain herself. And she continued, "So I just wanted to share my happiness with one of my important clients."
I understand what she was trying to do, she was trying to make me feel special and make sure one of her big clientele doesn't leave her. This is what we call professional socialization in the adult world, you scratch my back I scratch your back.
Knowing her mind I didn't shy away from her offer and said "congratulations Miss Susan for becoming a card apprentice. As for my gift to you, I will help you create one card."
If someone heard me they would sneer at my arrogant words as I have only been a card apprentice for less than two days now. But Susan was different as she had seen my capabilities first hand therefore she beamed with joy as she heard my words.
"Thank you, sir, let me lead you to the spa."
"Okay." I didn't mind having a friendly relationship with Susan because she seemed hardworking and sincere enough. With her as my connection, I could get some insider information on the good stuff in the mall or auction.
"I don't want to seem sudden but I want to create my origin card and would like your help, sir."
Sudden? more like planned! you couldn't be a more obvious lady. Okay, whatever since I promised I will help you this once.
" Sure, why not? When and where?"
"Whenever you are free sir."
"How about after the spa? I should be re-energised by then to help you?" I just wanted to get over it, but for some reason, I couldn't help but feel like drawing the short straw. Uh! Forgot it, let's consider this as an investment.
"Thank you, sir. "
…
It turns out that masseuse in the premium package were all occupational card apprentices.
Occupational card apprentices are card apprentices who choose to focus their card choice on occupational cards rather than combat cards. For example Cooks, Tailors, Miners, Farmers, Doctors, Pharmacist, Priest, Dancers, Singers, Actors, Idols etc.
To my tired body, my 4 hrs in the spa was like being in heaven, the relaxed and positive atmosphere inside helped me relax every fibre in my body.
I don't know what cards they had and what their abilities were but I felt like going through Nirvana physically and mentally. All in all, I had a good time and nursed back to my top condition.
The Only downside was that food and beverages were not included in the premium package, Susan offered to pay saying it was her treat and it was only fair that she paid. I did not mind.
Later we checked into Card Lab under Susan's ID. Susan had made all the preparation while I was enjoying Spa.
…
Date 19 Mar 2321
Time 18:30
Location Sky Blossom City, Wyatt Residence
While Wyatt was enjoying his massage, Class teacher Robert Wang was having the worst day, getting off work he decided to visit Wyatt's place rather than calling him.
Robert Wang was still having a hard time believing that twerp Wyatt had been promoted to card apprentice and also contracted a silver grimoire.
It seems God takes care of drunks and fools.
It was not surprising that Wyatt had been promoted to card apprentice after all both his parents were card apprentices but it was shocking that Wyatt would break the limit and contracted a silver grimoire.
One has to know that silver grimoire holders are very rare in a small city like Sky Blossom City. The thought that a child that he bullied joined the ranks of silver grimoire holders made the hair on the neck of class teacher Wang stand.
He wanted to fix this problem one or the other way and had planned it all out, all he had to do was make some lie up about how he was trying to get Wyatt's full potential out by putting some pressure on him and telling Wyatt that everything he did up till now was all to force out Wyatt's potential.
And that wimpy kid will buy it. Claiming credits in someone else's work was not new to Wang, that's how he became a class teacher in the first place.
When Wang arrived at Wyatt residence, he saw 4 shabby and beefy figures blocking the door. Seeing Wang they threw a rowdy glare at him, being a card apprentice Wang was not afraid of these normos.
"Why are guys blocking the door?"
"Old geezer just walk away and mind your own business."
"Young man, didn't your parents teach you to respect your elders?" As Wang said that a bronze light shone on Wang's skin.
Seeing the bronze light the goon who spoke earlier and the goon next to him stepped backwards. But the other two goons remained aloof and directly summoned two bronze grimoires.
Seeing that their companions were also card apprentice, the goons gained little backbone and menaced, "Old geezer walk away this doesn't concern you."
Seeing that there are two card apprentices among the goons Wang was caught off guard, but being a veteran card apprentice Wang was confident he could handle two rookie card apprentices or escape unscathed. So, he arrogantly said, "This does concern me, the house you're blocking belongs to my student, what is happening here do I need to call the cops?"
Hearing the word cops the four goons looked at each other and then after giving Wang a threatening glare they deserted the place. This 'mark' was very important to the boss so they did not want to involve cops and screw it up because of a two-bit teacher.
Seeing the goons flee the scene, Wang sneered and walked up to the Wyatt house door only to find that Wyatt was not home.
Wang decided to wait for a few minutes to see if Wyatt would come back seeing that the goons had been taken care of.
Wang didn't know what kind of trouble Wyatt had gotten himself into, he didn't care. He saw a chance to act like a hero and make his story more believable in Wyatt's eyes.
Few minutes turned into hours, it was already midnight and there was no sign of Wyatt yet. Frustrated Wang slammed hard on the door and left.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
200+ Power
Ranking 
114 Power
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