Chapter 28: Getting Stronger
[11:58 AM, Saturday 6th of May, 2023]
"I need to buy an Item that increases my Energy Level or boosts recovery. Maybe both. That way, I won't run out of Energy mid-fight."
It was probably also time to start thinking of how to properly invest my Stat Points.
'I'm really low on energy, after all. My Life Force also looks pretty weak too.'
For the moment, though, I decided to check the Shop for an Item that suited my needs in the Energy Level department.
[SYSTEM SHOP]
{Welcome to the Shop, where we Sell you anything you need, or want. As long as you possess enough 'Currency', you can get anything here.}
< Available Balance: 1,500 C >
~Skill Section~
~Item Section~
~Information Section~
~Lucky Draw ( 1 C )~
~Custom Request ( 1,000 C )~
[Let's Do Business]
~Item Section~ was the place to go, and it didn't take long for my search to come to a halt.
"Eureka!" A grin formed on my face as I spotted exactly the item I was in need of.
"There you are..."
[Item Information]
Name: Lowest Quality Energy Recovery Necklace (Upgradeable)
Special Effect: Restores 2 Energy Per Minute
Combat Ability: <NIL>
Durability: <Very Fragile>
[End Of Information]
"<Sprint> and <Focus> use up one Energy Level each. Right now, I have two Energy Levels, so even without adding a Stat Point, this item should cover those two Skills' needs.
Of course, I didn't plan on stopping there.
<Visualize> was still a Skill I couldn't overlook. I was most definitely going to use it sparingly, due to its Energy consumption, but it's extremely valuable so I couldn't completely throw out its prospects, now could I?
{Will You Purchase This Item for 200 Currency?}
It was cheaper than I expected. Perhaps it was due to its very low durability.
'I don't plan on letting anything touch it, though.' I resolved, smiling to myself.
Besides, considering it was Upgradable and had no set period of expiration, I considered it a steal.
"I need to buy one more item." This particular one had caught my eye several times whenever I browsed through the <Shop> during my time in the Tutorial.
I spotted my target in the <Shop> and tapped on it instantly.
[Item Information]
Name: Item Merger (Lowest Quality)
Special Effect: Fuses two Items (Common Grade only)
Combat Ability: <NIL>
Durability: One-time Use
[End Of Information]
I couldn't help but smile as I took out the items I had in mind. They were my most trusted companions in this solitary adventure.
"These two should do the trick..."
That's right! My two trusty Rocks!
"Energy Rock and Rock. It's time for both of you to unite."
{Will You Purchase This Item for 50 Currency?}
I felt like I was spending money a bit too freely now, knowing I might have a shot at a better item in the ~Lucky Draw~.
However, I wasn't willing to leave it up to chance.
I made the purchase, reducing my funds to 1,250 Currency. I could only hope my investment would pay off.
And did it? Well...
[Item Information]
Name: Energy Rock (Upgradeable)
Special Effect: Always Returns to User. Floats on User's fingertips. Can be controlled by the User through a mental link.
Combat Ability: +3
Energy Level: +2
Durability: Infinite
[End Of Information]
Once again, I had the ultimate weapon in my hands. What could be better than a regular Rock and an Enchanted Rock?
An Energy Rock!
"It's even upgradeable! Awesome! This might just be my Thor's Hammer!" I couldn't help but grin like a fool as I gazed at the sizzling, yet glowing rock hovering on my fingertips.
Tears welled up in my eyes, and I was unable to resist its enchanting allure that never failed to pull me closer.
"It's so beautiful."
After acquiring all the items I needed from the <Shop> and feeling thoroughly pumped up, there was one final task on my list.
It was a bit like saving the best for last, though Rock would always be the best of course.
This one, however, was more important.
"It's time to distribute my Stat Points."
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"Status Window."
A smile spread across my face as I completed the allocation of my resources to where I believed they were needed.
[STATUS WINDOW]
- Name: Mikey Rael
- Race: Human
- Level: 10
- Life Force: 2/2
- Energy Level: 8/8 (+2)
- Combat Ability: 2/2 (+3), (+12)
- Stat Points: 20
- Currency: 1,250
- Role: <The Dreamer>
- Authority: <Dream/Nightmare>
- Titles: <Visionary>, <The One Who Saw The End>, <Chosen One>, <Survivor
- Skills (Exclusive): <Dream>, <Nightmare>, <Visualize>
- Skills (Non-Exclusive): <Sprint>, <Focus>
- Items Equipped: <Energy Rock>, <Enchanted Shirt, Trouser, and Sneakers>, <Energy Recovery Necklace>, <Tower Pass (F1)>
- Alignment: Neutral
[Additional Information]
You can see the future and past by living it. It is a coveted power worthy of desire, but a scary one to possess.
"It looks good. I have extra Stat Points in case of real emergencies."
Besides, I had a feeling I shouldn't spend too much of it. At least, not yet.
Upgrading my Life Force crossed my mind, but it didn't seem like the top priority at the time.
If I died, it wouldn't be the end of the world, unpleasant as it might be. I didn't have much to lose anyway.
Why prolong my suffering by extending my Life Force?
If I encountered a monster that required more Life Force to defeat, I'd upgrade it then. For now, though...
'It's better this way.'
With my Combat Ability and Energy Levels already sufficient, I felt reasonably confident.
But beneath that confidence lay a hint of unease, a nagging doubt that whispered in the back of my mind. What if there were challenges ahead that I couldn't anticipate? These uncertainties made me cautious.
'But it sure is good to have items and equipment.' I mused, shifting away from morbid thoughts.
With everything in place, I finally had the time to decide on my next move.
I stood up, a sharp smile on my face, determination burning in my heart, ready to venture out once more. My heart raced with the thrill of the unknown, the anticipation of challenges yet to be faced, and the promise of rewards waiting to be claimed.
It was time for a hunt!
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[A/N]
The Tutorial is over, but does that stop our Mc from venturing out? Nope!
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