“Before we get to that,” Daisuke began, the ey of his gaze falling onto Elena.
She blushed.
[Name: Elena Hawthorne
Race: Demihumakin)
Level: 15 | EXP: 24,880/35,156 (70.77%)
Css: Mage
Affiliation: Adventures’ Guild
Title: None
HP: 1320/1320 | MP: 445/445
Strength: 15 | Stamina: 53 | Agility: 12 | Intelligence: 70
Stat Points: 0]
After using the Eye of Verity to assess her status, Daisuke cast a quice at Elena’s attire. While his skill didn’t allow him to analyze her clothing, it was clear that, much like his own garments, its sole purpose was to ensure she wasn’t walking around in her birthday suit.
“ I see your on for a sec?” Daisuke asked after noting that she wasn’t wearing any accessories either.
“Um. Sure.”
[Verdant Willowtwig]
[Rank: Normal
Type: Staff
Melee Attack Power: 2 | Magical Attack Power: 28~35 | Durability: 28/39 | Accuracy: 24
A twig that couldn’t be further from the likeness of a staff. The Willowtwig facilitates the flow of mana for faster casting speed and stronger spells. Yet, even with these qualities, it remains an unimpressive substitute for a staff.
ditions of Use: Lvl 1+ | Strength 1+ | Stamina 1+]
It looks like even though I don’t own the on, once I’m in tact with it the Eye of Verity will work. I o remember that. Daisuke looked from the sorry excuse for a on to Elena. I don’t o see her clothes to know that they’re no good.
Daisuke followed up by asking her, “What skills you use, if you don’t mind my asking?”
Elena looked to Rexar nervously, as if for his opinion, and he nodded approvingly.
"I possess five skills," she stated softly. "Fireball, Magic Missile, Force Field, Wind Cutter, and Poison Dart."
"Mm. Well, you certainly have a det assortment of skills," Daisuke respohoughtfully. "However, it seems you possess an unusually high amount of stamina for a mage. As a result, your mana supply is insuffit, leading to fewer opportuo use your skills. This also has an adverse effe yical attad defeio."
Elena’s eyes widened in surprise. “W-Wait… how did you—?”
Everyone looked just as armed.
“Here, give me your hand,” requested Daisuke, cutting her off before she could pry.
Eleantly extended her arm, and Daisuke gently slipped a ring onto her finger.
[Sapphire Ring]
[Rating: Rare
Durability: 4/4 | Magical Defense: +3.2% | Magical & Physical Bance: +3.7%
A ring adorned with a fwless sapphire, said to be a treasure of an a uer civilization.
?? Int +6
ditions of Use: Lvl 13+]
With the exception of body armor, excluding the headgear, it ossible for a pyer to ceal the physical appearance of accessories. Daisuke made use of this option for the ones he currently had equipped. Regrettably, NPCs did not share the same privilege.
DOKI-DOKI-DOKI!
Elena’s chest rose and fell, hot breaths esg her lips as she studied the ring upon her e finger. A fierce blush stained her cheeks at the thought that Daisuke had just proposed to her.
“Is this… a pro-pro-proposal?” she squeaked, her eyes growing wide with pleasure as she cupped her face.
Rexar lightly karate-chopped her atop the head. “Did some of your brain cells burn too?” he asked wearily.
Daisuke smiled awkwardly before the final gift. “These should help to increase your mana.”
[Starcaster +2]
[Rank: Normal
Type: Staff
Melee Attack Power: 8 | Magical Attack Power: 101~125 | Durability: 18/52 | Accuracy: 48
A relic akin to a shooting star, the Starcaster possesses a subtle charm that belies its true potential. It was crafted in the heart of Mouarious, where its entments were woven by the whispers of the a star people.
?? Each successful Physical Attacreases max mana and Accuracy by 10% for 5 minutes. Likewise, each successful Magical Attacreases Physical Attack by 10%. It stacks 5 times and the effect is lost if damage is sustained.
?? Int +7
ditions of Use: Lvl 13+ | Strength 5+ | Stamina 11+]
“I-I ’t accept this,” Elena refused, shaking her head frantically like a frightened child. “I mean, this staff looks like it cost hundreds of gold; it would be a plete waste on me.”
Rexar and Milo looked on nervously, as if they were being offered illegal narcotics from a drug dealer.
“Elena, look at me.”
She held Daisuke’s unblinking gaze.
“Now look at everyone else.”
Elena sed the faces of her party.
"The items I'm entrusting to you will greatly enhance your ability to protect all of us, including your family," Daisuke expined early. "And, as far as I'm ed, this staff isn't worth even a fra of our lives."
“By extension,” Gavric chimed in, “you are more than worthy to be in possession of these items.”
The group nodded, wearing warm smiles.
Elena finally smiled, accepting the gift. “Thank you.”
“Rexar.”
“Yes!” he responded, immediately standing at attention and saluting like a cadet.
Daisuke looked him over appraisingly. “You possess the Stats and bat skills to overpower your enemies, but as a martial artist, you ck a proper on. I think these will be of great help without promising your bat preferences.”
[Obsidian Bangle]
[Rating: Rare
Durability: 4/5 | Magical Defense: +3.9% | Magical & Physical Bance: +4.5%
A bangle hewn from the heart of a shadowy abyss, it ceals the secrets of the darkness.
?? Strength +8
ditions of Use: Lvl 16+]
[Ironcd Gaus +3]
[Rank: Rare
Type: Gau
Melee Attack Power: 59~67 | Durability: 18/62 | Attack Speed: +5%
Fed in the heart of the fiery Foundry Peaks, the Ironcd Gaus are a symbol of raw power and unyielding strength. These gaus, rugged and imposing, are designed for warriors who seek to crush their foes with sheer force.
?? Whenever you are within a 20-meter radius of at least 2 oppos, your Melee Attacreases by 10%, and your Defense by 6%. However, when there are fewer than 2, your Melee Attack experiences a 20% boost.
?? Strength +8
ditions of Use: Lvl 16+ | Strength 22+ | Stamina 29+]
Rexar tried on his new equipment and gave a few swift jabs. “These are amazing, thank you! I already feel neelling up inside of me!”
“Milo,” Daisuke now called the only human of the three. “e closer.”
As soon as he was within reach, which took a while due to his hesitant approach, Daisuke swiftly flicked his forehead without an ounce ret.
"Ouch!" Milo cried out tearfully, immediately pg his hand over the now steaming area. "Wh-What was that for?"
Daisuke looked him over with a shake of his head. “Much like these three,” he gestured to Lyanna, Gavrid Finnian. “You have everything that you the moment to shine. But there’s only ohing missing from your arsenal—a bae.”
Daisuke allowed that to sink in for a moment, and Milo lowered his head, feeling chagrined.
Daisuke offered his support, pg a reassuring hand on the boy’s shoulder. “There’s nothing wrong with feeling fear,” he said empathetically while applying a gentle squeeze.
Milo slowly raised his head.
"It's a natural instinct that keeps us on our toes. Remaining cautious and alert increases our ces of survival, and for a healer, a sense of self-preservation is crucial.
However, cowardice is a choice. If you shy away from danger and your friends perish, you're likely to follow suit. If survival is yoal, then you must fortify your resolve and fulfill your duty as a healer. Keep them alive."
Milo tightened his grip on his staff, his eyes burning with renewed fidend vigor. “Okay! I’ll do my best!” he decred with a determined nod.
Lyanna pouted. “I wao be on the receivioo,” she mumbled, sounding a bit disappointed.
Daisuke turo face her with a smile. “Well, they’re not equipment or accessories,” he began, “but I do have some items to share with you guys.”
“Oh no,” Lyanna waved her hands dismissively. “I-I didn’t mean that seriously. I was just—”
“These items will be an important part of our pn tomorrow,” Daisuke informed as he handed a few Frost Prisms and Frial Seeds over to them. “As for tomorrow’s strategy…”
[Frost Prism]
[Damage: 70
Deals fixed Ice Damage to a target upon impact. There is a 50% ce of freezing the target for 60 seds, and a 25% ce of inflig the ?Frostbite? Status.]
[Frial Seed]
[Damage: 90
Deals fixed Fire Damage to the target upon impact. The fire will spread and engulf nearby targets, and there is an 82% ce of inflig the ?Burn? Status.]
After discussing the battle pn and various team formations to handle different bat sarios, the party resorted to a simple game of rock-paper-scissors to decide who would take the first watch.
Gavric peered down at his trembling fist with a someale expression. “I lost…?”
Lyanna gave a smog smile as she walked away from her grieving oppo. “Leave it to a tank to be fixated on strength,” she teased pyfully. “So predictable.”
"You better not doze off," Rexar warned. "I'd rather not beonster food while we're sleeping."
Gavrik slowly and ically to the ground, emaciated by depression, and everyone ughed in chorus.
