Note: The generated authorities are permanent and they will be created with a fair evaluation. While you can not interfere in the process, you can ask for a desired direction for the authority.
Note: You have one chance to give the input. It is advised that you use this option carefully as giving unrelated directions would be futile.
The same words appeared in front of his eyes once more. As much as he liked having more skills and authorities, he knew from the start that there was a limit to it.
A single mastered skill was better than a bunch of random ones. There was a limit to the benefits provided by the system. The more skills one had, the harder it'd be to improve all of them.
‘But there’s an age-old solution for that– Fusion.’
Both skills and authorities could be fused/evolved with one another. There was a right time for everything.
The best time to learn new skills was in the first and second ring. Although the skills awarded by the system and the ones created by players in short ten years were weak, they were perfect to lay down the foundation. How could one just learn a powerful skill without meeting the minimum requirement?
For example, even if a player obtained the scroll of the S rank skill related to archery, he wouldn’t be able to control it without any previous knowledge in the field. Class, race, and skills in possession were key factors in utilizing a high-rank skill.
However, such limitations didn’t apply in the starting levels. Players can learn the weak and generic versions of powerful skills, and improve them step by step after getting the blessing of order. Zyrus knew better than anyone that getting the blessing after ascending each ring was the most important aspect.
‘I can get one more authority after this, and a possibility of a subclass…’
Zyrus was long since prepared for this. Starting from the third ring, his focus would be on finding more supportive skills like Eyes of Annihilation. As far as his combat system was concerned, he was confident in covering all aspects with the time he had left in the second ring.
<{Please think of the desired direction and place your finger under the empty space}>
There was no hesitation in his eyes as he thought about the input.
<{Desired Direction: Long Range}>
<{Analyzing….direction approved}>
<{Generating new authority…}>
Zyrus knew that what he lacked the most right now was a long-range attack. His single target and aoe prowess were off the charts, and the class he was working on would deal with the middle level. Thus, what he needed were two supplementary paths for his next authorities– Range and Mobility.
<{The authority “Winds of Marduk” will be applied to your flag!}>
He clicked on the flag march and the familiar screen popped up once again. The flag’s tier was upgraded a few times while he was away.
[March forth to claim your throne, and conquer the vast lands with your flag held high]
[You have created multiple bases on
[You have conquered two zones on
[Your Blank Flag has risen to Tier 7!]
[Inventory has expanded! You can store more resources on each base.]
[Shop is upgraded! You can now purchase basic knowledge on the weapons of war]
-You can now transfer resources without paying any charges
-Size and weight limits of the transferred objects are raised
-Additional features are added to aid in management
|Blank Flag: Tier 7|
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Territory effect: +27.5% Exp gain, +30% MP and Stamina while defending, +12.5% loot gain (Zonal effects are excluded)
A primal force that transcends the worlds, The Eternal Watchers who guard the realm.
[You can appoint slain foes as the ‘Watcher’ of your base]
[Base specific and overall effects will depend on the appointed Watcher’s skills and traits]
[Note: Only special creatures can be appointed as a Watcher]
May thy call reach the forgotten realms, May the warriors of yore answer thy summons.
[You can build a summoning altar in each conquered zone]
[The summoning targets are selected at random. Their numbers, strength, and race will depend on your faction’s composition and your activity.]
[Note: There is a possibility that some of the summoned creatures will be hostile towards you. This authority only allows you to summon them.]
[Note: You can only connect with a single plane of existence using this authority. However, you can continuously summon more creatures from there after fulfilling the necessary conditions]
Time limit: ??? (Depends on the targeted plane)
The gales of Celestia shall obey your will.
[You can build Sulanga Platforms to summon the Winds of Marduk]
[Each base can sustain one platform, +3 for each zone]
[The summoned winds have a maximum speed of 1000 km/h and a maximum travel distance of 2500 km]
[You can manipulate the winds by sacrificing sufficient mana]
[You can execute your skills at 10% power by using the authority as a medium]
[Note: Only personal skills can be used this way. Class-related skills, authorities, titles, bloodline, etc.. are unable to be used via a medium]
[Note: It is possible to improve the power and range of the 'Winds of Marduk' by using multiple platforms]
Time Limit: None
Cost: 1000 Mana Unit/sec
‘Damn, that’s simply burning money!’
Zyrus’s flames of excitement were doused by the utterly ridiculous cost. The players right now didn’t even know what a mana unit was. This authority was pretty much a showpiece for the time being.
‘At least it’s stronger than I’d thought,’
He was planning on using the authority to assimilate his original skills, but he was too poor to even activate it for a second. Zyrus decided to keep the best news of Pugalo for the last part and checked on the remaining details.
[Buffs]
- Shipbuilding efficiency +25%
- Logging efficiency +30%
- Military research efficiency +15%
- Ballista production +15%
- Torpedo production +10%
. Cannon production + 10%
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<{New classes are added to your faction! Anyone who joins you can directly acquire/change their classes to the ones mentioned below}>
[Class ascension is now available! Players with sufficient contribution will gain the Advanced class]
- Tanner
- Butcher
- Lumberjack
- Shipbuilder
- Military Researcher
- Tentmaker
- Voyager
- Scholar
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The list went on and on ending with the Advanced Tanner, Advanced Butcher…and so on. The buffs and classes might not look like much, but they were the core of the entire player base.
Except for the top few %, a vast majority would rely on them to progress in the sanctuary.
At last, it was time to check his biggest gain.
<-< A watcher has been appointed to this base >->
[Base Effects]
Fertile Lands: Growth and compatibility of all plant life forms are increased by 50-100%
Hollow transformation: Based on the power of flora, you can manifest 'Pugalo' and trigger hollow transformation in all plant-type lifeforms.
[Overall Effects]
-Improved land fertility
-Non-hostile animals will spawn depending on the flora level
Considering the environment of this island and Pugalo’s past, the effects were as expected. What Zyrus wanted was also similar– fertile soil and a powerful trump card against the invaders.
He had never considered farming to feed his army as the end goal. He knew better than anyone that he didn’t have the talent in that area, so, he’d just ‘collect’ food from others. Even now the players were doing just fine by eating seafood and occasionally importing food from the main continent. The shop prices were rather high– but the same was true for the oceanic products they were selling.
‘I wonder where they are…’
Zyrus looked around the island to find Kyle and the others, but they were nowhere in sight. The festive atmosphere was too rowdy to look for someone among thousands of players.
In the end, he decided to stroll towards the dragon of war and rest for the day. He wanted to make this island the public capital of his Empire, and for that, he needed to be in charge of the overall reformation.
The word ‘Public’ was the key here. This island was without a doubt a very beautiful place, but it didn’t have any defending advantages. It was more suited for a picnic spot or a trading port rather than the capital.
Nonetheless, Zyrus had a solution in mind. His true headquarters would be located in the third zone as long as he stayed in the sanctuary. He didn’t plan to allow any unrelated personnel into the third zone, so this island would be perfect for interacting with other factions.
‘And if someone attacks here thinking that the defenses are weak…I’d be waiting for them to test the hollow transformation.’
Just as he started to think about a devious scheme to bait his enemies, a side glace caught him totally off guard.
“Did you get robbed or what?”
“Ahem…can we talk in private?”
“Sure, I was looking for you guys anyway,” Zyrus nodded with a bemused smile. Be it Ria who asked the question or the rest of the leaders who were with her, all of them were ‘stripped’ of their equipment. They stood out like sore thumbs with the plain clothes they were wearing.
Except for the items he had given them, they didn’t have a single thing on. Even the production class players looked more well off than them.