Capítulo 23: Practice, Practice! (1)
Hey, Shun here!
For someone who likes to prepare for everything that is likely to happen to me before tragedy strikes, I'd say I haven't been prepared enough.
Seeing how this game is pursuing realism, atleast that what it seems to me, I still lack some Senses like [Cooking], [Swimming], and etc.
I just feel like they'll come in handy to me someday…
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(Shun's POV)
The next day, I went with my daily duties of cooking breakfast and doing a bit of cleaning with my dear little sister. I of course have to force this lazy bum to work so it took quite some time.
"Mou, why did you have to make me work, Onii-chan? Look how dirty I am now~! Mou!"
"Haha! Just take a bit of rest then take a bath."
Hearing her complaints, I pinched her cheeks before sitting down on the couch.
"Hmph! I'll rest then go back to gaming after taking a bath! You go take a bath after me, Onii-chan!"
"Yes yes."
I waved off Miu who probably went off to her room to look at the forums.
Half an hour later, I finally got to take a bath to refresh myself. Then, after dressing myself up, I went out to buy all the presents for the members of the group chat.
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When I got home two or so hours later, I immediately packed the things I will need for the trip to another world before jumping back into the game.
"Hmm… let's first check my new Senses."
Immediately after logging in, my first agenda is to check my new Senses.
After my upgrades, I of course need to check what they do. I never got to check them last night so I'll check what they do now.
First of all, [Equipment Weight Reduction] and [Action Restriction Release] seems to be passive skills. Like what its name suggests, [Equipment Weight Reduction] makes the equipment lighter so that I could move around easier.
On the other hand, [Action Restriction Release] is a Sense that lifts the restriction on three-dimensional maneuvers. Meaning, I could finally pull off battle archery at its finest.
"I need to level these up to speed first. I can't make acrobatic movements in the air as of yet because of the low level…"
I then moved on to the upgrades starting at [Long Bow]. It's a Sense with higher attack correction than a normal [Bow] Sense, if I have a longbow equipped.
What's more, it grants more range than the normal [Bow] Sense. It's great since my normal range is already at 15m even though I don't have any enchant up. And the Sense is only level 1.
Speaking of [Enchant], the [Enchant Arts] Sense seems to be a promising one. However, I could just use 5 of them at once right now before I lose all of my mana.
"I'd just do my old strat and constantly spam [Enchant Arts] on myself. Oh, wait, let's see the other [Skills], [Arts] and such."
✽✽[Long Bow]✽✽
Level: 1
Description:
A Higher Sense of the [Bow] Sense. It allows a player to wield and do damage using a longbow. Applies damage when players attack by using a longbow. The higher the Sense, the more damage, range will also increase as it levels up. It can have joint damage with[Bow] Sense. It is unlocked at [Bow's] level 30, and has a longer range than a regular bow.
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✽✽[Equipment Weight Reduction]✽✽
Level: 1
Description:
A Sense that reduces the weight of the equipments that the user equips relative to its level. This allows the user to have ease of movement due to the reduced weight. Could be gained after reaching a commulative Sense Points of 20.
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✽✽[Action Restriction Release]✽✽
Level: 1
Description:
A Sense that allows three-dimensional acrobatics and gives high operation correction. Could be gained after reaching a cumulative Sense Points of 20.
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✽✽[Enchant Arts]✽✽
Level: 1
Description:
A Higher Sense of the [Enchant] Sense. It allows the user to apply buffs to themselves and others. The maximum range of the skill is 2 meters. Acquiring the Higher Sense will consume [Enchant] and make it available for re-acquisition.
[Skills]:
• "Enchant Attack"
- Increases the target's Physical Attack for a short period.
• "Enchant Defense"
- Increases the target's Defense for a short period.
• "Enchant Speed"
- Increases the target's Speed for a short period.
• "Enchant Intelligence"
- Increases the target's Magic Attack for a short period.
• "Enchant Mind"
- Increases the target's Magic Defense for a short period.
• "Curse — (ATK, DEF, SPD, INT or MND)"
- Lowers the target's stats for a short period, opposite of enchant.
• "Item Enchant"
- The user can apply enchant to an item. The user who uses the item will have the applied enchant constantly. The amount of [Item Enchant] one item can receive is dependent on its material. [Curse] can also be applied, and if it is, it may allow for one more enchant than normal to be put into an item.
• "Skill Enchant"
- The user can apply one of its skills into an item. The targeted item will require a keyword to be established so as to use the skill. The usage of the skill will require MP while the usage of the skill in the item will consume the item itself but not require MP from the user. Different [Skills] will require different materials for the enchantment to work.
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✽✽[Sorcery]✽✽
Level: 1
Description:
A Higher Sense made from the merging of [Magic Power] and [Magic Talent] Senses. This Sense allows the user to acquire and use Magic Talents as a Sense. Adds the Magic Power(MP) stat to the user. The MP's growth is relative to this Sense's level. Allows the user to use the [Skills] and [Arts] of Magic Talents and Senses. It is unlocked when [Magic Power] and [Magic Talent] reaches level 30 and merge.
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"The new skills on [Enchant Arts] will be of great help to me. However, I wonder what I could use for [Skill Enchant] though?"
While I'm immersed on my own thoughts, I suddenly remembered that I could just ask the β players.
"Wait… I could just chat my sisters or Taku for this…"
✽✽[Message Box]✽✽
Syunpo Panda: Hey, Sei-nee? Are you free?
Sei: Yes? What is it Syun-chan? Do you need any help from Onee-chan?
Syunpo Panda: It's not that big of a deal, really.
Sei: So? What is it? We're currently on our break after a hunt so you can ask any questions.
Syunpo Panda: Well, you see, I just got a Higher Sense and gained a new Skill due to it. Do you know what item I could make use of that's alright even if it gets destroyed and is easily found?
Sei: Eh? Syun-chan. You and Onee-chan just separated for a few days and you already have a Higher Sense?
Syunpo Panda: Mm, what I'm doing is quite similar to what your group is doing, only solo Sei-nee.
Sei: Who knew that my little brother is such a great gamer as well. Anyway, for the items that are alright to be destroyed, why don't you try crafting items or something?
Syunpo Panda: I don't want to use it on crafting items. I need those.
Sei: Then Onee-chan doesn't know…
Syunpo Panda: That's alright Sei-nee. I'll somehow figure it out then. Thank you!
Sei: Okay, Syun-chan. Just call Onee-chan if you need help, 'kay?
Syunpo Panda: I understand.
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"Looks like Sei-nee don't have any idea as well…"
I skimmed through the items in my [Inventory], thinking of what the heck I could use. Then, my eyes landed on the Pebbles sitting in my inventory.
"I totally forgot to inquire how these works…"
Without wasting time, I once again pulled out my friends list and clicked on the image of my little sister, Myu. She's the one I know who have contact to crafters so I'll ask her.
✽✽[Message Box]✽✽
Syunpo Panda: Hey, Myu? Are you not busy?
Myu: Hmm, oh, Onii-chan? Yes, I'm free right now. We're on a break after our training on Golem-sensei!
Syunpo Panda: Golem-sensei?
Myu: It's the Golem boss mob on the western district!
Syunpo Panda: Oh… Why do you call it with a '-sensei' suffix to it?
Myu: Its because its the monster we use to unlock special [Arts] for the [Sword] Sense!
Syunpo Panda: Oh, speaking of special [Arts], I just unlocked two of them for my [Bow] Sense.
Myu: Really, Onii-chan!? How? No player in the β version ever discovered the special [Arts] for the [Bow] Sense!
Syunpo Panda: I got lucky. We'll talk about this later.
Myu: Then, what do you need, Onii-chan?
Syunpo Panda: Can you ask your crafter friends what you can do to Pebbles?
Myu: Alright. Give me a sec Onii-chan…
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I had to wait for her for a few seconds before an answer came from her.
✽✽[Message Box]✽✽
Myu: Well, I asked my friend and she said that you can use the [Smithing] and [Craftmanship] Sense's [Polishing]skill.
Syunpo Panda: What items do I get from polishing pebbles?
Myu: She said you can get Gems like Peridots and such, Ores, and Stones.
Syunpo Panda: [Smithing] and [Craftmanship] huh… Thank you, Myu. I'll cook your favorite curry tonight.
Myu: Really!? I love you Onii-chan!
Syunpo Panda: Mm, love you too. Anyway, I'll be heading out now.
Myu: Okaay~
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Now, the question is, do I get another crafting Sense or do I hire a crafter to do my thing?
"Wait, why am I hesitating about this!? Since I don't really need metallic equipments, I'll take the [Craftmanship] Sense that allows me to make accessories. [Item Enchant] will be a great boon to me if I go in that direction…"
Now that I have this thought, why don't I go search for a river? I'll need many Pebbles to get Stones. There are usually many Pebbles on rivers so I need to search for one.
"Oh, now that we're talking about crafting Senses, why don't I take [Cooking] as well? If this game have gone so far as to remove the function of viewing stats in order to pursue realism, I'm pretty sure they'll make adjustments regarding satiety and such…"
Well, that's what I said to convince myself into spending more SPs. Also, I like cooking so I might as well take that hobby into this game.
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Since many of my combat Senses were weakened, I once again started training from the ground up, starting from the poor rabbits. However, since they didn't offer as much experience, I immediately moved into killing every Goblin that I spot.
There's also the Slimes that would pop out every now and then. If before, I couldn't be bothered to kill them because I don't have any magic damage, with my new longbow, I no longer have to run away from these round, soft, and bouncy abominations.
"Piiii!"
"That's the fiftieth slime I killed…"
I murmured as I looked at the notification message that popped out within the corner of my vision.
"Still, why does a slime drop Blue Jellies? Also, why do they 'scream' when killed? I think scientists and science enthusiasts better steer clear from playing this game…"
These scientists would just go bald thinking how this game logic works, I thought to myself.
"That aside, why can't I find a river nearby the place which is a mountainous area? Where's the logic on this? *sigh*… Let's just go back to town and sell my items…" Right. Fantasy needs you to be more broad minded when it comes to imagination.
Left with no other choice, I went back to town in order to buy some Potions and sell my spoils. It's also so that I could buy a new kit that I would use for my new Sense.
Possessed SP: 9
[Long Bow Lv7](↑7)
[Physical Attack Increase Lv27](↑2)
[Speed Increase Lv29](↑5)
[Vital Points Knowledge Lv32](↑2)
[Equipment Weight Reduction Lv4](↑4)
[Action Restriction Release Lv4](↑4)
[Hawk Eyes Lv 30](↑5)
[Enchant Arts Lv3](↑3)
[Cooking Lv1](New)
[Sorcery Lv5](↑5)
Unequipped:
[Bow Lv33](-)
[Recovery Magic Lv26](-)
[Synthesis Lv9](-)
[Crafting Knowledge Lv13](-)
[Alchemy Lv11](-)
[Craftsmanship Lv1](New)
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※~To be continued~※
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Author's Remarks:
※ With all the moving around, Speed Increase got some boost. Hawk Eyes are constantly active so it got exp always while Enchant Arts is being activated whenever Shun has mana. Higher Senses are harder to level up as it goes higher. That's why players need to battle stronger monsters.
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