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章節 26: Chapter 26 - High-Quality Iron Ore

Broken continued to strike the pickaxe against the cave wall, repeating the action tirelessly. He had lost track of time in the cave, but throughout, he could still hear the miners chatting loudly with each other, their voices echoing more than the sound of their pickaxes hitting the rocks.

[You obtained 1 high-quality Iron Ore.]

Another notification appeared before Broken, and this time it was something unexpected—a high-quality Iron Ore. While there were three quality categories of Ore: Low, Medium, and High-quality, obtaining High-quality was the most difficult. But he had managed to get it on his second try.

Broken was silent for a moment, staring in disbelief at the iron ore he had obtained. "High-quality? Is this because of my Luck stat?" he asked with a hint of awe in his voice.

[Congratulations on obtaining High-Quality Iron Ore with a very low technical mining skill level—a feat that is not easily achieved!]

[You have rightfully earned the title of "A Blessed Miner"]

[For this amazing achievement, you receive 10 Stat Points and 5 Luck Stat points!]

"Damn! 10 Stat Points and 5 Luck stat just for this title?" he exclaimed in disbelief. "It seems something like this isn't easily done by anyone."

Broken chuckled in delight at the achievement he had just attained. Though he had hoped the title would give him some advantage in mining more easily, he couldn't complain because 10 stat points and 5 Luck stat were a significant reward!

"I guess I can mine non-stop until morning," he said excitedly and then continued his work with renewed vigor.

[You obtained 1 high-quality Iron Ore.]

[You obtained 1 low-quality Iron Ore.]

[You obtained 1 low-quality Iron Ore.]

[You obtained 1 medium-quality Iron Ore.]

Without noticing, the miners, who had previously only watched from a distance, suddenly approached and surrounded him. They stood silently with their mouths agape, watching what Broken was doing.

He stopped his work and glanced at the miners, furrowing his brows in confusion. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"You can acquire high-quality ores repeatedly without stopping like it's easy."

"Didn't you say this area didn't contain any iron ores?"

"There should still be some, but not this many."

"So, is he using some trick?"

"No way, I think he's just talented at mining."

"What tricks do you use? You're a beginner," they asked.

"I believe the pickaxe he used is a special pickaxe," one miner suggested.

"He's a player, so it's common for them to use their money to cheat their work."

"Yes, or maybe he's cheating somehow," another commented.

"Let us check the pickaxe you're using; it must be something expensive, right?"

"But isn't it just an ordinary pickaxe?"

"It may look ordinary, but it could be something expensive."

"The pickaxe he's using doesn't look special. I'm sure it's just an ordinary pickaxe."

"Then what is the explanation for why he can get high-quality ores over and over again like that? Do you think he was blessed by a deity or what? I don't believe it," another miner inquired.

Broken sighed and held up his pickaxe for them to see. "It's just a common pickaxe," he said, showing them its ordinary appearance.

One of the miners inspected it closely. "It really is just a common pickaxe," he admitted, looking perplexed.

"So how are you doing it?" another miner asked, clearly intrigued.

"I guess I just have a bit of luck on my side," Broken replied with a shrug.

The miners exchanged glances, still puzzled but somewhat convinced.

Broken paid no mind to the miners who continued to gather around him, and he continued to mine. He noticed they were watching him closely, so he moved to an area with more iron ores. Yet the miners still followed him, clearly curious.

[You obtained 1 high-quality Iron Ore.]

"Wow... Look at that, he's actually managed to get some high-quality Iron Ore!" one of the miners exclaimed in amazement.

"I can't believe my eyes!"

The others stared at Broken with admiration and awe.

"Hey, kiddo," one of them asked. "Who are you? I've never seen you around here before."

"You can see my name there," Broken replied, pointing towards the writing above his head. "Right?"

"Broken… what's broken about you? hahaha," they joked.

"I want to learn how he's doing his mining."

"He swings the pickaxe like he's holding a sword. I want to try it too."

"Yeah, that must be the secret."

Unexpectedly, quite a long time had passed, and the morning had arrived. They couldn't see the sunlight from inside the cave, but Broken knew from the clock in his system interface.

"I've been mining all night?!" he said in disbelief, glancing around the cave. He saw that the miners were still sitting and watching what he was doing.

"Hey, beginner," one of them said, "you're really good. I'm sure you'll become a famous miner in the future."

Another added, "Sorry I doubted you before. I hope to mine with you again next time."

"Are you leaving? You won't get rich with just a few ores. Stay with us here; it's great fun, mining day and night."

"Some people think we're like vampires, but this is how we make money."

"Yeah, teach us how to mine like you, boy."

"Hey, Broken," another miner exclaimed, "we can't thank you enough for inspiring us with your unique mining technique. It's truly remarkable. It's so broken!"

"Thank you for keeping me company all night. I enjoyed mining here, but I just needed a few ores," Broken said with a smile.

Broken glanced at his inventory, pleased to find he had more than enough to complete the quest from the mining association.

[35 pieces of low-quality iron ore]

[12 pieces of medium-quality iron ore]

[10 pieces of high-quality iron ore]

"Excellent, this should be enough," he said, giving a wave to the other miners. "See you all. Until next time!"

The miners cheered as Broken stepped out, heading towards the cave entrance.

After emerging from the cave, he quickly discarded his nearly ruined pickaxe and noticed that his mining skill had risen to level 2.

"I really feel the joy of having all these blessings. Thank you, Goddess Akidia," he said, and then he summoned Polly.

"Good morning, Master. I saw you having some fun doing the mining. Were you thinking of becoming a miner?" Polly greeted him, her body rapidly expanding.

"Not really, although I enjoyed it, I don't want to be stuck in a cave day and night," he replied.

He added, "Let's head back to the town, Polly."

Upon arriving in town, Broken approached the merchant who had given him the mining quest the day before and threw a large bag filled with iron ore onto the counter. He only handed over enough to complete the quest, with a combination of low, medium, and high-quality ores. The merchant was taken back, lifting his head to look at him.

"What is this?" the merchant inquired.

"The quest. What else? Now, give me my recommendation letter."

The merchant immediately opened the pouch, and his expression changed to one of shock. "You're saying that you managed to mine all of this in a single night?" he asked.

"Yup, you can confirm it yourself with the miners in that cave."

The merchant hesitated for a moment before slowly nodding. "Yes, I do believe you. I can provide you with the recommendation letter, and I'm assuming you would like me to buy these ores from you?" he asked.

"How much would you be willing to pay?" Broken hesitated.

"I can offer you 15 silver. That's the highest I can go."

"30 silver, or there won't be any deal."

"Alright, it's a deal!"


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Ah, the sweet taste of victory and high-quality iron ore! The real question now is: What’s Broken going to do with all those stat points?

章節 27: Chapter 27 - A Virtual Banquet

[You have completed the Mine Iron Ores quest.]

[You have received your recommendation letter from the Mining Association.]

After Broken received his recommendation letter, he was filled with hope that Fokil would recognize his hard work and reward him with something interesting. He felt it was time to return to the Dwarf Blacksmith and present his efforts.

As he walked back to the smithy, he suddenly felt a pang of hunger in his stomach. He thought to himself that he needed to eat something. It was indeed a combination of real hunger from his physical body and the game's hunger system, which required players to fulfill their needs. While food in the real world genuinely satisfied his hunger, in-game food merely removed the hunger status. Eating in the game could also restore stamina, health, and mana.

[You are on the brink of starvation, as you haven't ingested any food in days. Your stats have been reduced by 30%.]

[Go to the nearest food stall and fulfill your eating desire, or else you might collapse from hunger on the street like a dead rat.]

"Thanks for the advice, system. I know you do this just to make me spend my money, right?" he thought to himself.

He pondered, "But it seems I've been playing for an especially long time today, and I haven't even had breakfast yet. I think I should look for food in the game before logging out and getting something to eat in the real world to satisfy my physical appetite."

Broken walked toward the market, eager to find something more enjoyable to eat than the bread he'd been consuming for too long.

"Maybe I'll buy some real food this time," he thought. "I have enough money for that, right?"

He stepped into a food stall and, without hesitation, took a seat. A male waiter abruptly threw a menu paper at him and, in an annoyed tone, demanded, "What do you want? Please be quick."

Broken furrowed his brow. Why are the NPCs in this game so unfriendly? Are they designed that way, or do I look like a beggar?

"What do you recommend?" he asked.

"Please be quick. Buy the most expensive item; it makes my job easier," the waiter replied.

Broken sighed and shooed the waiter away. "I'll call you again once I've read the menu."

The waiter left with an irritated expression.

[Goblin Skewers: Marinated chunks of goblin meat threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection.]

[Phoenix Wings: Crispy, golden-brown wings of a phoenix, served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce.]

He thought to himself, "What the heck are these menus? They can't actually be trying to sell me phoenix wings, can they?" He then called the waiter and asked, "Is this the real deal? Is it a phoenix's wings?"

The waiter scoffed, "Of course not. Just order quickly and save me the trouble, okay?"

"I want this one, Minotaur Burger," Broken declared.

The waiter swiftly departed, only to reappear minutes later with a burger that was five times larger than a standard real-world burger.

To his surprise, the meat itself was huge - approximately one kilogram - making him gasp in awe. 

"Look at the size," he uttered, shaking his head in disbelief. "Can I finish it?"

He could feel his physical body drooling just by looking at the burger in front of him, and even the aroma was palpable through his game senses.

"I would never have been able to finish something like this in the real world."

The food in front of him was quite a luxurious meal for a beginner, costing him around 10 silver. As he bit into the burger, he was filled with curiosity. Closing his eyes, he felt a sensation he had never experienced before.

"Man… How can something taste like this really feel on my tongue?" he exclaimed in amazement. "I mean, dammit! The capsule device injecting this kind of taste directly into the brain is truly amazing."

Every player in Immortal Legacy wouldn't actually be full in their physical body, but there was still a limit to the amount of food one could eat at one time. Their virtual body could still become full, even though the amount they could eat was many times more than in the real world. This limitation was implemented to prevent addiction to in-game experiences. Despite many demands to remove this restriction, the developers seemed indifferent to the outcry.

There were even people who played the game just to satisfy their food cravings. Here, they could find things they might not be able to get in the real world, even though the price could be higher. The sensation of eating delicious food in large quantities without having to travel far was an irresistible deal for everyone.

Broken savored every bite of the massive burger, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction. "This is incredible," he thought. "I might just spend my entire time in the game eating if the food always tastes this good."

He truly savored every bite of the burger. Even the bun tasted incredibly savory and melted in his mouth, while the cheese and meat combined to create a rich flavor that danced on his tongue. It was an extraordinary experience. Broken didn't let a drop of sauce go to waste, licking his plate clean. He didn't let any part of the burger go to waste. The meal's price was quite high; he could feed an entire household for the same amount in the real world. But with this kind of experience, he felt it was absolutely worth it.

He had earned money by mining ores all night in the cave. He still had enough coins left to spend on other things, so he was okay with indulging a little. This motivated him to work even harder and earn more money, and he wanted to share this experience with Lily, too.

Broken had devoured the food with relish, forgetting that his actual physical body was also hungry. After finishing the meal, the content look on his face made it clear he had thoroughly enjoyed this kind of lifestyle.

"Let's do more things like this in the future," he said, thoughtfully pausing for a moment before adding, "I wonder if I could bring Lily to a game center and let her experience this kind of sensation too."

As he finished his meal, he felt rejuvenated and realized he could probably eat another burger. But he decided to save that indulgence for another time. He was now ready to continue his quest.

"Now, I need to see Fokil," he said.

[You have eaten a large portion of the Minotaur Burger.]

[Random stats will be given temporarily.]

[You gain a Strength stat increase of 10 for 24 hours.]

[You gain a Stamina stat increase of 10 for 24 hours.]

Broken nodded slowly after he had finished his hearty meal. "So, this kind of stat bonus makes food like this even more valuable. With a bonus of 20 stats, which can be equated to two level increases, it's a major boon. Anyone planning to go on a monster raid would find it worthwhile to consider eating something this expensive, or even more expensive than this."

He earned a significant amount of money in one night's worth of mining in Immortal Legacy. Even though it was still in-game currency, if he converted it into dollars, it was equivalent to a week's salary from his previous job at the convenience store.

"At least, if I focus solely on mining, it's already a better outcome than my old job. But then, I can do even better and greater than this," he said confidently.

He hastily exited the diner, and with the lingering taste of the meal still on his tongue, he hurried towards Fokil's smithy. It only took him a few minutes to arrive, and just as he did, he noticed the door to the smithy was slightly open.

"Excuse me, Mr. Fokil," Broken said quietly, but he was sure that the dwarf could still hear him. "I brought a recommendation letter that I want to show you."

But there was no answer. "Where is he?" he thought.


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