Part 1 – New Gear
It has been a while since me and Alexandra partied up to so quests and we reached level 100 in no time. In that time Oreal had a person deliver my new gear starting from the clothes then the armor. The clothes I obtained her plain in colour thanks to the persistent of Oreal since I don't standing out. I had a new shirt and pants.
Shirt of the Cyclops Slayer Durability: 100/100 Defence: 30
Made from the leather of a slain Cyclops, it gives much defence in all areas. However it causes all Cyclops to be natural enemies of the one that wears this.
Requirements: Level 100
Options:
- Fame increase by 50
- Increase hostility from Cyclops
- Increase Physical defence
- Decrease blunt damage on wearer
Pants of the Cyclops Slayer Durability: 100/100 Defence: 30
Made from the leather of a slain Cyclops, it gives much defence in all areas and is soft for wear. However it causes all Cyclops to be natural enemies of the one that wears this.
Requirements: Level 100
Options:
- Fame increase by 50
- Increase hostility from Cyclops
- Lowers chance of negative status effects
- Decrease blunt damage on wearer
- Increase Agility by 20
They pretty much did the same thing but since I have the set, it doubles the effects I'm getting from them which was very useful. The next thing I got was a set of light armor to use. It was also made from Cyclops leather but also had Cyclops bones in it.
Leather Chest piece of the Power Durability: 130/130 Defence: 50
Enchanted with the bones of a Cyclops, this chest piece is made more stronger than normal. However it is still made primary of leather so the defence isn’t as high as it could be. But the materials used as leather is of high ranking so the decrease isn't much.
Requirements: level 100
Options:
- Fame increase by 100
- Decrease damage from projectiles
- Increase Strength by 15
- Increase Agility by 10
Well apparently Ryan only had time to make this chest piece but since I had other equipment already, it was all fine. The durability and defence of it was really really high for a level 100 gear. Ryan got hold of the information that I was a mage so he didn't make me any weapons as well though I didn't have any kind of restriction involving weapons. I equipped them and realised how much stronger my character was with proper gear on.
Status WindowNameEdenTypeChaoticRaceAnhrefnTitleDarllenydd o'r hollLevel103ClassAwdur DimFame910Infamy0HealthN/AMana10000Strength153+50Agility214+50Intelligence252+100Wisdom43+100Concentration181+100Endurance35+50Sustenance79+50Fighting Spirit53+50Vitality67+50Stamina53+50Offence91Defense237Magic Resistance16%Bonus+10 magic resistance
+50 to all physical related stats
+100 to all magic related stats
Mana will replace Health
Skills will require half the experience to level up
My defences practically doubled and I only feel a bit heavier than normal. Another thing is that my infamy went to zero after completing a number of quests for the city. Now NPCs don't try to avoid me and increase their prices by 100%. However there was something bothering me.
“We need another person in our party.” said Alexandra while we were getting lunch.
She was kind enough to treat me lunch and the first thing she said was this. Was she trying to make me feel guilty and accept whatever request she has? Or is this a scheme to get rid of me?
“Why do we need another person” I said objecting to the fact that I have to deal with another person besides her.
I seriously have trouble dealing with people in this game since most of them role play in some way that they wouldn't have in real life and you see many many people acting like bandits or knights consistently.
“Well our party is very unbalanced.” retorted Alexandra.
Well I was a 'mage' that had overpowered spells and could do physical stuff as well while Alexandra was a 'paladin' that had a number of offensive, defensive and support skills which made her able to play every role a party needs. In a sense we are unbalanced but overpowered at the same time.
I don't see a way to include another person without making them feel useless. Alexandra was frowning at this fact.
Man I'm weak to sad girls.
“You can find a person but that person has to be pretty good and similar to our level.” I said trying to cheer this fool up.
Alexandra smiled at the fact that I approved of her search. But instead of leaving to find that person she stayed here for some reason.
“Why aren't you leaving?” I asked, curious on why she didn't leave yet.
Alexandra smiled and said, “I'm curious about you.”
Was this the infamous pick up line?
“To be more precise your magic.”
Well that was a short fantasy. With a sigh I said, “What about my magic?”
Alexandra took a bite out of her sandwich before continuing.
“Well magic use 'circles' to formulate the spell before casting and to even use a spell you have to learn it first. Both doesn't seem to apply to you though. This this due to your class?”
I remembered Warlic explanation on how magic worked. I can't recall it but I know how to do it but not how to explain it. Well I should tell her part of the truth in exchange of some info on her as well.
[You can either give her the whole true and hope for the best or give or part of the truth, hoping for the best in the future]
Why are you so cautious about Alexandra. She seems to be a nice person.
[She has the scent of the Gods on her]
Well all people who are part of the church does. What's the problem.
[I'm feeling a large quantity and quality of the power of the Gods through her. Not just one but a majority of the Gods that exist in this world]
Well I'll be careful then.
“I learned this kind of magic before I got a class. Also before you request information on other you should tell me more about yourself.” I responded.
I was kinda hoping that she would blush like how you see in those novels and movies. But there was no respond.
Alexandra sighed and said, “Fine lets make a deal. I request on information on you and you can request information of equal value on me.”
“In that case what's your breast size?” I asked without thinking. Shit that was the wrong choice....
SLAP
“Sorry.......” I cried. My right cheek was red. Hey llyfr does my wounds heal fast.
[Hmm? Yeah it does why?]
No reason.
“Give me information on your magic or else” said Alexandra with a fierce look on her face.
Shit if I oppose her than I'm worse than dead. I noted in the back of my mind to never oppose Alexandra or else something bad could happen to me at a certain time.
Cough
I started to talk about my magic.
“Well the magic I use is a bit different then the one in this world. You can say its a different type of magic altogether....more ancient. Instead of following a set of formula to use a spell, I create the formula itself to cast a spell. This gives me more variety than any other mage in existence but at the same time is weaker than normal magic in general. Most spells are made form formulae that has been perfected over centuries to give the best stability and power in general. My magic is a bit more unstable.”
Well that was all I knew in general about the magic Warlic taught me. It wasn't much since I think I passed out mid way and yet the information is stuck in my mind. I looked at Alexandra and saw that she had a very shocked look on her face.
“That can't be all! If what your saying is true then your using very powerful ancient magic! The main reason why such magic is not wide spread is that its too dangerous. Has a spell ever failed on you?”
Umm what? Help me out here llyfr. Llyfr took a moment and made it so that its voice could be heard my Alexandra as well.
[Alexandra I am the existence known as llyfr]
“Eh what? A voice? Where?” said Alexandra in confusion.
[Calm down. I'm in Eden right now due to some circumstances]
“I see.” Alexandra gave a sympathetic look at me but it wasn't for me but for llyfr for some reason. Wait, what's wrong with me that you would sympathise with llyfr?!
[Well never mind that, you wanted an explanation on how Eden's magic works right?]
“Yeah”
[Well Eden explained the basics of it already on how he creates the formulae for his spells. I'm going to explain some of the other details. You want to know why Eden never failed to cast his magic correct?]
“Yes, that's something I can't understand” said Alexandra in a plea. Is me using that kind of magic that strange?
[The reason why Eden didn't die yet on using such magic is because my existence prevents him from doing such a stupid thing]
Eh? Did you just insult me llyfr? Why would you do that? I though you were my friend....
[Anyway my existence is a pile of knowledge. Eden unconsciously with my help was keeping himself from getting killed by his own magic. But each time he fails some mana gets taken up to fix the problem and the spell runs as normal]
“How comes I don't notice my mana decreasing that much?” I asked llyfr.
[That's because you have more mana then you can use so it doesn't affect you]
“Wait what's with this conversation? What do you mean Eden had more mana than he can use?” asked Alexandra still shocked of how the conversation went.
[Hmm? Eden has the power to absorb an infinite amount of mana because it was my power originally. Well since I'm in him right now, Eden isn't human anymore]
“Now we need to know something about you” I said with a evil smile on my face.
She DID suggest a even exchange of information. Llyfr gave her enough information to warrant something back. Alexandra seeing the look on my face was very confused now. She paused for a moment before speaking about myself.
“Well I'm a different kind of paladin then you normally see. I'm afflicted with all churches that are not considered evil. Basically I have the very rare blessing of Gods but it doesn't give me any noticeable bluffs or anything since my title and class are themselves are considered the gifts of the Gods.”
[That explains why I feel the presence of the Gods in you in such quantity and quality]
I felt that llyfr sighed just now. Was he relieved that this person wouldn't be an enemy or disappointed that Alexandra wasn't what it thought she would be. That reminds me...Alexandra has a title as well right? I wonder what it is. I might as well ask for her class as well.
“Hey Alexandra what's your class and title?” I asked.
Alexandra gave an evil smile to me saying that I fell into her trap. Shit! Now I have to give information on myself first!
I continued with my sentence with, “By the way my class is called 'Awdur Dim' and my title is 'Darllenydd o'r holl' so please tell me....”
Alexandra smiled at me knowing that she has me in her grasps and said while whispering, “My class is 'Holy Templar' and my title is 'Shining Crusader' also I'm kinda interested in your stats now. Show me and I'll show you mine.”
Well there doesn't seem to be any harm in that but I don't havea choice here do I.
“Share Status Window with Alexandra”
I believe my status window appeared for Alexandra since I saw her facial expression change a couple of times while she was looking at it.
After a while she said, “Share Status Window with Eden.” Well its time to check on her stats as well. I hope that it isn't that bad since most players will have stats that are inferior to mine due to my bonuses from my race, class and title. I quickly scanned through the status window.
Status WindowNameAlexandraTypeGoodRaceHumanTitleShining CrusaderLevel106ClassHoly TemplarFame1540Infamy0Health5648Mana2314Strength278+10Agility298+10Intelligence57Wisdom59Faith127+50Endurance30Sustenance103Fighting Spirit55Vitality98Stamina108Offence209Defense251Magic Resistance3%Bonus+10 Strength
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+10 Agility
+50 Faith
+1000 Mana
Skills rank boosted by 1
Unable to obtain Murderer Mark
Affiliation with Churches will be Good on default
Favoured by the Gods
Well her stats are more well balanced than my one. I just placed points in whatever stat I want to since its not going to make much of a difference anyway but I can clearly see that Alexandra was aiming for a melee type character but had other stats as well she has to increase like faith. I can't help to notice that she has two stats that I don't which are leadership and luck.....those stats weren't generated when I create my character even though it should've have....damn did the game glitch out for me?
“Eden your stats are....overpowered. You don't even have health! Does healing work on you?” Alexandra started throwing questions at me left and right. Well first I want to get some explanation on her skills.
“I'll answer your questions if you tell me your skills.” I said sneakily.
“Fine Share Skill Window with Eden” said Alexandra quickly without thinking of the consequences.
Skill WindowSword Mastery Beginner Level 9 (31%)
Increase sword speed by 27%
Increase sword attack by 90%Holy Magic Mastery Beginner Level 4 (53%)
The ability to use and manipulate Holy magic
Holy Magic Strength: 40%
Holy Magic Resistance: 4%Sword Wave Beginner Level 5 (95%)
Using the energy from your sword, a wave is produced and shot out. The strength, size and range of the wave is determined by the skill level
Wave strength: 150% of strength
Wave Range: 5 metres
Cost: 15 manaHoly Aura Beginner level 3 (99%)
Creates an aura that serves for offence and defence.
Amplify Strength and Speed: 1.3 times
Decrease damage amount: 9%Battle Recovery Beginner Level 5 (43%)
Recover the health of all party members and gives a bluff in some stats
Heal amount: 500
Cost: 70 ManaCrusade Sprint Beginner Level 6 (53%)
Boost speed in a burst of speed. Last for 10 seconds.
Agility Boost: 60%
Cost: 10 ManaBattle Cry Beginner Level 1 (41%)
A cry for battle. It brings courage in allies and fear in enemies. Strength of skill is base upon fighting spirit.
Increase Morale by: 10%
Increase Strength by: 10%
Increase Agility by: 10%
Cost: 50 Mana
Well these skills are very interesting. I expected her to have sword mastery, holy mastery and the sword wave skill but the other four skills I also see are unique as far as I know. With the exception of the Crusade Sprint skill, all the other skills are used in a party. Its a wonder on hoe she manages to avoid getting recruitment offers from guilds especially since they flock to anyone that seems powerful.
Speaking of guilds that one guild I pissed off didn't do anything to me yet. I was half expecting for them to send out some of their guys to harass or try to kill me. After I finished looking at her skills I looked at Alexandra to see that she was looking at me with hatred. Hey did wasn't my fault that you were tricked by me when you were asking me so many questions.
Out of pity I said, “Share Skill Window with Alexandra”
After that her facial expression was more positive towards me. Its kinda fun to manipulate someone else's emotion like that.
“Eden even your skills are even more overpowered! I never heard of a person with such ridiculous skills before! You're literally invincible in wars where there's countless people fighting each other.”
Pfft
“I wish I could just fight on such terms. Unfortunately my fights are usually alone due to the nature of my skills and more then often I have to face powerful foes for some reason.”
I looked back at all the enemies I faced. Most of them were utter trash so I could handle them but some of the other ones simply overpowered even me. Man I have the worse luck ever in facing foes.
“That reminds me, I still haven't friended you. Would you like to be friends?”
Alexandra sent a friend request
“Fine” I said without much thought in it. It really didn't matter to me either way.
You have accepted Alexandra friend request
“Ah good now lets go to the church” said Alexandra in an innocence voice. I had a feeling that this would end up bad for me.
Part 2 – Unfriendly Terms
We got to the church of Thor that was the main religion in this city. Like many churches, their buildings were very expensive to make. If I recall the church of Thor was known to attack evil existences no matter the circumstances which makes me nervous. I hope that I won't get attacked immediately.
“Alexandra do I have to go with you?” I asked trying to get as far away from that church as possible.
If things happen the way I think it would then I'll probably be burnt to death on a stake. We were still in the process of walking to the place though I had thoughts of running away when she was not looking.
“Don't even try to escape” threatened Alexandra.
She gave me a sharp look and continued walking next to me.
[I have a feeling that she will use her influence to order a hunt for us if you escape now]
Yeah I have that feeling as well.
A couple of minutes later and finally deciding to not escape from the crutches of this person because it would end up with me worse than if I followed her, we arrived at the church of Thor which unlike most other churches does not use gold as their primary colours. Instead they prefer blue and as evident, most of Thor's paladins had blue painted armor instead of gold which more than often make people mistake them as common knights or soldiers.
In front of the main church gates was a guard wearing the blue paladin uniform. He was a tall bluff man. Man I see a lot of bluff people these days for some reason. I think the ability to change your appearance cause an influx of many people making themselves appear more attractive. Females often have more attractive faces and bodies, man are either more attractive in the same way and often have more muscle than needed.
I think once I saw a fully bluff mage which was very disturbing. The moment the guard saw Alexandra he had a happy expression on his face which was a good thing....then he saw me and had an angry expression which was very bad for me.
Zzziiiiiiinnnnnnnnggggggg
The man unsheathe his sword and pointed it at me. He was about to cut me down and I prepared to fight him. I rather not get killed compared to being hunted down. I imagined the man being pushed back to the wall behind him. Just when we were about to kill each other Alexandra jumped between us.
“Hey hey hey, don't fight!” pleaded Alexandra.
It seems she knew this would happen and was prepared to stop it. That wasn't necessary since I can easily kill them all.
[If you killed them then they'll hunt you down which would greatly interfere with our job]
Right Right but I'm not backing down until he does.
“Alexandra explain why this...thing...is with you” said the man while still staring at me.
“He's a friend” said Alexandra quickly.
The man was taken back a bit and said, “A man? I see. So that's how you trick people. DIE!”
BANG
You took 488 damage
When the man was about to strike me and I was about to attack as well I could've sworn that Alexandra drew her sword used Sword Wave on both of us in an instant.
I was blasted away onto the other side of the street. Thankfully I managed to stop myself before I hit the wall. The same couldn't be said for the other guy. He hit the wall with a lot of momentum and was trying to recover.
“Now stop fighting before I'll really kill you two.” said Alexandra in a commanding voice. Hey I was just defending myself!
Mumble mumble mumble
“Hey what happened?”
“That person there was fighting the guard”
“A sinner? Who is stupid enough to enter the city as one.”
“Not that person doesn't have a murderer mark on her. I fell like I know that person though...”
“The Cyclops Slayer!”
“You mean the one that killed 5 people without warning?”
“Damn run away!”
A crowd started to form due to the conflict and quickly disappeared as well when they knew it was 'me'. I quickly got myself up and went to Alexandra hoping that she doesn't attack me for the second time.
“Well now he's knocked out lets go in” said Alexandra cheerfully.
Was this a good thing? Man I feel for this guy even though he tried to kill me moments ago. Alexandra opened the door and walked in prompting me to follow. The inside of the church was pretty much what I expected it would be. Eventually we met a old man whom I presume to be the head priest here. He did have that air of authory.
“Alexandra, what pleasure do I have to meet you today?” said the old man.
I think there was some shuttering when he was talking and he was trying to avoid eye contact with Alexandra. I winder why?
“Is there anything I can do for you?” asked Alexandra with the expectation that we'll get a quest.
The old man pondered a bit trying to think of one. Eventually he tried to change the topic after seeing me.
“Why did you bring such an existence in our church? You know our church has a policy to kill any evil in sight.” The old man said that but he didn't have any evil intentions towards me or at least that was what I felt.
“Do you have a problem with that?” said Alexandra.
She had a bright smile on her face. Normally I would think this person was asking nicely but since I know her true nature....ah it seems the old man agrees with me. He was begging for his life in front of someone whose suppose to be his ally.
“There has been recent reports that there has been a rise in the number of undead in several area. Our church and several others have already dispatch troops to deal with them but they keep on increasing. Our investigation led us to the source of this chaos. A necromancer. I want you two to kill the necromancer to stop these events.” said the old man.
Ding
Kill the Necromancer that Plagues the Kingdom
Investigation from the church of Thor has shown that a necromancer is solely responsible for the rapid increase in undead in the Kingdom. Several platoons of paladins have been dispatched to kill the necromancer but none have returned. After this act the fallen paladins were seen as part of the undead forces. The head priest request you to deal with this problem
Rank: C
Restriction: Given by the head Priest
Reward: 500 gold and unknown
I have a feeling that this unknown reward is them not trying to kill me.
“Yay a new quest~”
Alexandra was very cheerful and immediately left for the quest. I stayed back and asked the head priest, “So where exactly is the necromancer?”
“I'll give you a map.” he replied with a lot of empathy. He wished me luck on my journey not on actually killing the necromancer.
I wish myself luck as well for the journey......
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Author's Notes:
- Word Count: 4167
- This chapter was originally shorter than it is now. I extended it a bit after reviewing the whole volume
- Next Chapter will be long...I can assure you that at least
- You know, sometimes I think I make characters too overpowered sometimes......it leaves me with little room to improve them over time. Well I did debluff Alexandra's skill set quite a bit while editing as well......
- The quest is 'only' C ranked you say......MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, you really think its a mere 'C ranked' quest? No! Never will my characters will face such an easy quest! And the Reward will never increase!
- Just a note on my progress with the series as a whole. I'm up to Vol 3 Chapter 8 right now and I still didn't finish planning vol5 5 yet......I'm just going to finish vol 4 first then sort the rest of the series out later.....
- A second note, what actually happens and what you read is actually quite different from what I originally planned. Sometimes I think that a certain plot is more interesting, that one thing would sound better in this way, Changing the order of events or just simply scrapping the plot I planned out for a newer more interesting and less confusing one and sometimes for a more confusing one but with more significant