19 Grilled Fish? (2/2)
Jericho received a 3rd notification. [You are recognized as an in-game creature. For obtaining the title, you have obtained 150Mexp. How would you like to distribute it?]
Jericho thought about his skills that would be able to be upgraded with that number. He realized there were none that he really cared for below the adept rank at this point.
{If I might offer some advice, I would recommend converting it to currency. The amount you have right now is pitifully small. While they are hard to find, most intelligent monster groups have a place where you can exchange MC for things. For example, Llyn has one hidden in the heart of the lake but even simple items cost more than 20 MC.}
”Convert to MC” He muttered quietly. {Thanks Glaw}.
[You now have 170MC]
Ken waved over to the bard. ”Jericho, you are the leader, go look at the items and see how we should split them.”
The man nodded and walked over to look at the items.
[Lux's guide to Paw Fishing: (Consumable, monster skill book) Must have paws and be able to speak with animals to learn. Use: teaches a creature with paws how to fish. Normally lynxes do not hunt for fish, considering their aversion to being soaked, but this particular one seemed to love it.]
Jericho laughed as he looked over the items. ”Ken, it looks like this one is intended for Lux.” He passed the book over to the boy.
Ken laughed with the bard as he read the description of the book.
Jericho continued to look through the items.
[Unlucky rabbit's lucky foot: This poor rabbit was unlucky enough to get eaten by the cursed-lynx, Lux, but luckily its foot survived. (Trinket) Level None. *Special ability: Triples the user's luck stat's effect on item drop rates but removes the owner's luck bonuses in combat. (Effects may include reduced activation rates for items and less critical hits.) The higher the luck stat of the wearer, the more noticeable the effects become. This item must be worn during combat for the luck effect to apply to the drop rate of fallen monsters.
*Only shown because of your status as an in-game creature* If equipped by an in-game creature or monster, they gain the universal monster skill, ”Flee”. (Not that it helped the poor rabbit escape his fate.)]
{That would be helpful.} Glaw piped in. {Since you don't like to fight, you can run away even in your elemental form.}
Jericho thought back to the battle he was summoned to a few days before. {That is a very good point.}
Ken peeked at the item. ”Wow, harsh conditions but a great effect. Most people who invest into luck going for the critical hits to help them win and this brings their combat power down a lot. The effect would be quite negligible for anyone who doesn't invest in luck. Though even someone who invested in luck won't get the best things all the time.”
”Oh? How do you know that?”
”There is a forum online outlining each stat and the areas they affect. Some math genius calculated it out for people. Of course this game hasn't been out for too long so they may still have a few things wrong.”
”Everyone has something they like.” Jericho replied thinking about his own low math scores. ”Is this something you would use?” He held the foot up to the youth.
”Not really. While increased drop rates are nice, I haven't invested in luck. If the two of you aren't going to use it, you could always auction it off. I'm sure there is someone who will buy it for a few gold pieces.”
Princess came over to look at the brown foot. ”Brother, you can keep it.”
Jericho gave a nod and equipped it on his trinket slot. He looked over the next items.
[Lyngurium*3 and Cursed Lyngurium*2 (Rank 2): Crafting material: Application unknown. An unknown material that looks and feels like a hard yellow amber stone. It is found deep within the ground inside of a Lynx's territory. The cursed versions of these stones may have unpleasant side effects if used before being purified.]
[Lux's hidden treasure: (There is something special hidden in this dimensional box that refuses to be opened by any creature that is not a lynx): Despite the fact that no lynx has ever been able to open it, they have passed it down from one generation to the next. This item cannot be operated by a non-lynx.]
”Can I see?” Princess inquired.
Jericho showed her the items.
”Do you mind if I keep the yellow stones? I might be able to find a use for them later.” She asked.
”I don't mind.” Ken replied. ”Well, the only one here with a lynx is me…” He pointed to the last item.
”You can take the box.” The siblings replied at the same time.
Ken half smiled as he took the useless box. ”Jericho, do you still have that package? We have a quest to complete don't we?”
”Right,” he replied.
The three walked up to the fuming wood elf that had his fish stolen.
”I see you dealt with that blasted cat. Now how are you going to 'pay me back' for the fish you stole?” He glared.
Jericho moved forward. ”How would you like us to repay you? We can try and help you catch more fish if you would like.” He suggested thinking back to the skill book for Lux they just obtained.
”That is not a bad idea young man. Go; bring me six fish to compensate for my loss.”
The three received a new quest. [Obtain 6 fish to give to the unhappy elf. Quest rewards: 50Exp and the old man's forgiveness.]
”We will do our best.” Jericho replied, ”Oh, respected sir, by chance are you Lillith's grandfather?”
The elf paused before responding. ”You know Lillith? What does my pretty little granddaughter want?”
The bard pulled out the package from his inventory. ”She sent us to give you this.”
The old elf took the package with a smile. ”Thank you for going out of your way to deliver this. However you still owe me for the fish. Come back when you have them and I will treat you to something worthwhile.”
[You have completed the quest, Delivery from Lillith. You have gained 500Exp, you have leveled. You have gained Lillith's grandfather's appreciation. You will obtain the mysterious reward after completing the newly obtained quest ”Go fish.”]
Jericho smiled as he and his sister finally reached level 8.