Capítulo 37: The Books
Skylark continued to grumble to herself as she walked around town, trying to recruit members for the quest.
"Ugh, that guy is so frustrating," she muttered under her breath, remembering Lord Schrodinger's refusal to join their group.
"Why is this so difficult?" she grumbled to herself. "I should have just followed the guide and bought the [Water Breathing Potion] instead of trying to take the boat like those other fools."
She had never attempted this quest in the past, considering it to be not worth the trouble, so it was actually her first time.
As she continued her search, Skylark couldn't help but recall her failed attempt at the quest. 'Those Reef Raiders were no joke. Their levels were at least twenty, and they were swarming with dozens of them. No wonder it requires a well-coordinated group of players at Level 20 or higher.'
She shuddered at the memory of her drowning death and thought, 'At least I only suffered a small EXP penalty. Those unfortunate ones who got struck by the Raiders were obliterated, and their levels dropped to a massive five in an instant.'
A lot of players had already deserted the quest because of that, saying that they'd rather not take the risk anymore. "Can't blame them," Skylark murmured to herself. "It's a dangerous quest, especially without a solid team."
As a Human Sorceress, Skylark knew she was one of the weakest classes in the early game. She needed constant protection from a tank or another DPS player like a Swordsman or Barbarian to survive the challenging battles ahead.
Players who specialize in dealing high amounts of damage quickly were often referred to as "DPS players" and were key in taking down enemies and bosses efficiently.
Skylark reminisced about her old account when she was an Elven Hunter. Back then, soloing quests was a breeze, and she enjoyed the freedom of roaming Eternia alone.
However, as she progressed in the game, she couldn't resist the allure of becoming an Angel Sorcerer. She was captivated by their elegant appearance and powerful magic.
To become an Angel, she needed to change her race to Human, which meant starting over with a new character.
Filled with excitement and anticipation for views and the prospect of becoming an Angel, she decided to delete her old account and create a new one.
Deleting accounts and starting over with new race or class was a common practice in the game. Many players did it to explore different playstyles and enjoy diverse aspects of the game, or just wanted to enter a guild with a rare class or race.
But now, as she struggled to find reliable teammates for the challenging quest, she couldn't help but feel a pang of regret for her decision. Soloing was no longer as effortless, and the need for a strong team became more apparent.
On the other hand, Xin strolled through the town with a carefree demeanor, skillfully obtaining rare items from every NPC he encountered.
He was determined to finish everything before dark, and with the island's few population, he achieved his goals with ease.
The best items he acquired so far were:
❶ Spellbook x1
❷ Skillbook x1
Xin was ecstatic because he knew the value of these books. They were incredibly rare and hard to come by.
Usually, they were drops from a Diamond and Platinum Chests, which could only be obtained by achieving first blood in a Hidden Boss or Dungeon raid.
Who would have thought that he would find such precious items as gifts from NPCs on the Newbie Island?
A Spellbook and a Skillbook granted unique spells and skills specific to a player's race and class. These abilities were one-of-a-kind in the entire world of Eternia.
If he decided to sell these items, he would strike gold. These books were well-known for making a player near virtually unbeatable.
Top of Form
Every player in the leaderboard possessed a unique skill or spell that set them apart, making them highly sought after by guilds. Just having such a distinct ability was like a guaranteed ticket to a top guild.
However, acquiring these rare skills or spells was no easy task, especially for solo players. In the game, most of the top guilds had acquired all the rare items, leaving small guilds to rely on luck if they wanted to compete.
Xin searched for information and discovered that one Spellbook and Skillbook alone cost a minimum of one hundred million gil, and the price could increase significantly depending on the auction.
With that amount of money, he could easily buy back their house in Area 40, which they lost due to financial troubles.
However, when he thought about it carefully, Xin hesitated. The books were like investments in his character's future. They could greatly enhance his avatar's power once he acquired his class, securing more money in the long run.
For now, Xin decided to keep the books to himself and wait to decide what to do with them later.
Top of Form
Capítulo 38: The Items in Town
With a gleeful expression, Xin went on to inspect the other rare equipment he had acquired.
❸ Beast Butcher, Axe (Legendary, requires attunement), given by the NPC Cleaver
This formidable weapon is crafted from the bones, claws, or teeth of a fearsome beast. When wielded, it allowed the user to tap into the wild nature and savage strength of the creature, granting them a 100% critical attack bonus against beasts.
Furthermore, while attuned to this weapon, the user gained a portion of the beast's physical prowess. Their Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution increased by 10%, mirroring that of the beast.
NOTE: Only Swordsman, Tank, and Barbarian classes could wield this powerful axe.
❹ Binding Crossbow (Very Rare), given by the NPC Talia
This specialized crossbow was designed to fire a unique type of ammunition known as binding shots. While it is large, cumbersome, and heavy, it excelled at ensnaring and immobilizing targets at a shorter range compared to a regular crossbow.
Requirements: +50 Strength
NOTE: Only the Hunters class could wield this exceptional crossbow.
❺ Tornado Shield (Very Rare), given by the NPC Magnus
This circular shield bore a mesmerizing spiraling swirl etched into its surface. It possessed four charges, and the user could expend one charge to summon a mighty tornado upon a Medium-sized or smaller creature within a range of 50 meters.
Upon activation, the tornado would hurl the target up to 100 meters away to the farthest empty space. The unfortunate creature would suffer additional damage upon impact with the ground.
The shield regains one charge every four hours.
NOTE: Only the Tank class could utilize this impressive shield.
❻ Whirling Blade (Short Sword, requires attunement, Rare), given by the NPC Cedric
Though it appeared to be a simple blade given to new adventurers, this short sword held a magical secret. Along its length, an engraving in Common read, 'It's dangerous out there alone!'
As a bonus action, the user could charge up the weapon, causing it to hum with energy and emit a 5-meter aura of dim, blue light. Once charged, the user could unleash the weapon's energy, causing it to spin violently and strike all creatures within ten meters with double damage.
Once this property is used, it couldn't be utilized again until the following dawn.
NOTE: Only sword-wielding classes could harness the power of this remarkable weapon.
❼ Coral Staff (Wondrous item, Very Rare, requires attunement by a druid, sorcerer, or warlock)
Crafted from jagged coral, this staff held remarkable power. It could be wielded as a magical quarterstaff, granting a single bonus attack to its user.
When holding the staff, the wielder gained a swim speed equal to their walking speed and the ability to breathe underwater.
The staff possessed 20 charges. As an action, the user could expend charges to cast various coral-themed spells: flesh to stone (6 charges), spike growth (2 charges), stone skin (4 charges), wall of stone (5 charges), or wall of thorns (6 charges).
Additionally, the staff could conjure an area of coral at a point the user could see. The size of the area depended on the charges expended, up to a 10-meter radius per charge. The area became difficult terrain, and any creature dashing inside it suffered piercing damage.
The coral area lasted for 10 minutes or until dispelled. At dawn, the staff regained +4 charges.
If the final charge was expended, the coral shattered into a thousand shards, and the staff is destroyed.
NOTE: Only staff-wielding classes could utilize the incredible power of the Coral Staff.
❽ Dead Man's Blood (Poison, ingested, uncurable, Very Rare), given by the NPC Rose
This vivid red liquid, tainted with floating traces of black, served as a form of protection.
When ingested, the creature will be poisoned for one hour, overcoming any immunity to the poisoned condition they might have. The creature will take acid damage per second.
❾ Enchanted Alcohol (Fortified Spirit Potion, Rare), given by the NPC Lisandro
This potion provided a unique boost to one's abilities but came at a cost to mental clarity. Upon consumption, it granted a temporary increase of +10 to STR for the next 10 minutes, but it also resulted in a decrease of -10 to INT.
❿ Love's Enduring Sacrifice (Wondrous item, Artifact, requires attunement), given by the NPC Elinor
The elegant glass sculpture of a rose symbolized undying love and affection, a gift that solidified the deepest bond between two people.
To attune to the rose, both partners (the giver and receiver) had to allow a thorn to draw at least a single drop of blood. This unique and permanent attunement bound the rose to them exclusively and rendered it useless for anyone else. The couple became known as "the attuned."
As long as their love remained true, the rose granted the following benefits:
❶ Shared Sensation: While in physical contact with one another, any damage taken by either of the attuned would be split equally between them.
❷ Empowered Strength: When within ten meters of each other, both attuned gained +10 to one of their chosen stats.
❸ Loving Touch: While in physical contact with one another, the attuned healed each other at a rate of 100 HP per minute.
❹ Enduring Love: If one of the attuned died, their soul would reside within the rose, bypassing any death penalty. The living partner could resurrect their loved one once a day by holding the rose.
❺ Shared Afterlife: If both partners died, their souls could choose to reside within the rose, avoiding the usual death penalty.
However, if the true love of either or both of the attuned wavered or was lost, the rose's magic would lie dormant, and the rose would turn the color of ash. Only by rekindling true love between the attuned could the magic of the rose be reawakened.
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There were various other equipment, items, materials, and potions Xin had acquired, but those books and the once listed above were undoubtedly the best items so far. He couldn't help but feel ecstatic about his luck on Newbie Island.
Additionally, he also obtained several Golden Tools like the Golden Pickaxe, Golden Hammer, and Golden Axe. These tools would greatly enhance his foraging journey, making it a breeze to gather resources and materials.
As night fell, Xin made plans to forage the next day and see what new items he could obtain using the Golden Tools.
The thought of discovering more rare and valuable items filled him with excitement.
Although he hadn't found any replacement for his [Crustacean Carapace], Xin felt content with the treasure he had gathered.
With this, he could steadily pay their debt and buy back the life that they once have.
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