Jason expertly opened his system panel and went to the [Vehicle] section.
RV (S-Rank, 0-Star)
Passenger Capacity: Unlimited
Function 1: The owner can collect "Favor Points" from women they've… acquired.
Function 2: Favor Points can be exchanged for attribute orbs of any rank. Higher-rank orbs cost more points.
Function 3: The owner can store blueprints, allowing unlimited crafting of the items listed.
Current Favor Points: 0
Current Blueprints: None
Jason stared, processing the S-Rank RV's abilities. He finally understood David Lee's past actions. He'd been collecting women for Favor Points.
There were many ways to become stronger in the Escape World. The most direct was absorbing attribute orbs to enhance stats. Orbs, like strength levels, were ranked S, A, B, C, D, and E. They were scarce; even E-rank orbs were in high demand.
The RV could exchange Favor Points for orbs. That explained David Lee’s A-Rank strength.
Acquiring Favor Points was simple: acquire women, gain their favor, and receive points. That’s why David demanded the women fall in love with him. It was all for Favor Points.
Jason would have to do the same to get stronger.
Jason wasn't David Lee. David was ugly, fat, and sleazy, making it hard to earn Favor Points. Jason, however, was handsome and 6'2", making it easy to win hearts. And he was selective.
David wasn't picky; he took anyone. He was omnivorous. That's why people saw him as a creep.
Jason, however, was picky. He wanted attractive women.
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The RV’s unlimited passenger capacity was another plus. It could hold countless people. But Jason wouldn't do that; it wouldn’t benefit him. He would only take women he liked.
The final ability was equally appealing: storing blueprints. Treasure chests sometimes contained blueprints, each with a limited number of uses. Some made one item; some more, but not unlimited. The RV could store blueprints and craft unlimited items. Jason could sell crafted items and make a fortune without fighting monsters.
"So this is the power of an S-Rank vehicle?" The ability to exchange Favor Points for orbs and craft unlimited items—even a pig could become top-tier. David was a prime example.
Jason examined the RV. It was a 0-star vehicle, basic and dilapidated. It only had two sections: a cab and a bedroom. The bedroom had a bed and bedding, nothing else. No air conditioning, refrigerator, kitchen, bathroom, or anything. Not even a table, chairs, or utensils. He’d have to find and add those later.
He returned to the driver's seat. He didn't complain; he knew he'd upgrade it. Vehicles and equipment had ranks, from 0-star to 5-star.
The fuel gauge showed 100 units of gasoline. One unit covered one kilometer; gas was crucial for finding supplies. The RV's top speed was only 100 km/h. He’d need engine upgrades to increase speed.
Instead of leaving the garage, Jason checked the group chat. It was chaotic, with messages from ten thousand people.
"The monsters are coming! I haven't found a vehicle! Help!"
"Our bus is full! Why aren't we leaving?"
"Don't panic! All the buses are still here. Maybe we leave after the monsters arrive."
David Lee: "I have seats in my vehicle. Anyone in the city still looking for a ride? PM me."
"@David Lee! Please save me! I'm at…"
Jason saw David recruiting followers. He's using my stolen van to recruit! He'd remember that.
Jason closed the chat and opened the user list, searching carefully, stopping at a profile picture. It was a pretty girl with glasses, a sweet, innocent look.
He sent a friend request.
Meanwhile, on a bus, a girl in a blue school uniform, wearing glasses, and sitting quietly in a corner, froze. Someone had sent her a friend request. She'd only been reading, not posting. Someone had found her from the user list.
Who is this?
She opened the request. It was Jason Williams. She didn't know him.
Why is he adding me? Is he trying something?
She felt uneasy, rejecting the request.