Chapter 226: Element Training (1/2)

Shingi didn't like his latest discovery, but he could do nothing about it. Requirements for evolving a class only changed up to level 60, and since he had reached that point, there was no way to go around it.

He knew that some classes needed the user to consume a particular substance, but those requirements were scarce. But he had a True Class, so it made sense that it needed something of that rarity.

As for the source, Dragon Blood was something he couldn't find outside, no matter how matter he offered. After a dragon's death, its blood would go bad and unusable in a matter of minutes, and keeping it in a fresh state, would require the use of some rare resources, and the time it would keep it fresh would be up to a couple of days. There was no way that they would sell it even if one had any at its disposal, as they most likely had a reason to acquire it themselves in the first place.

However, there was one source that Shingi knew about—the 96th floor. But, unfortunately, he was still far from that floor, and it would be tough to get there without gaining a level.

The foes they will face from the floors to come will be harder to deal with, as some will be smarter and using trickier tactics that even he could have a problem with at this point. Fortunately, he wasn't by himself, and everybody else could continue leveling up as they had evolved their class, except for White Biscuit and Dark Shadow, who both hadn't reached that point yet.

Still, Dark Shadow had stats above the rest, so his final power was at the top of the party. He lacked experience in battle, but he had learned a lot since joining Shingi's party.

As for making sure that he wouldn't take a level, he could have it set that Dark Shadow as his pet could take up to 90% of the experience he would typically gain. It was an option to use, and 90% was the upper limit. Usually, one would have it at 50% unless they wanted to quickly grind some levels on a newly acquired pet.

With the massive exp bar of his, this should be enough to keep him from leveling up and missing his chance to evolve his class. Still, just to be safe, he would try not to make the final hit or deal the majority of the damage in any of the foes, especially the Bosses that they would face, so that he wouldn't get any extra exps for the kill.

He could use his Golems to deal damage, and even if they were created by him, as far as the amount of damage he dealt, their damage didn't add to it. Unfortunately, he couldn't use his golems currently because of the Minor Spirit Madness, but he planned to take the cure before leaving this floor.

He made sure to listen to Price, and White Biscuit reports about what the Players outside were doing, but other than them looking for something in a mine-looking area, they had nothing more. So he had them keep investigating, from a safe distance, and report if they found something.

He made some calculations and then spoke to them.

”We will stay for a week. Then we will move unless we have a discovery of their plans. We will plan if there is something new by that point. If there is nothing new, we will move on.” [Shingi]

The two Rogues tasked with investigating nodded and left to progress with it.

Shingi noticed Hineko had some sadness in his eyes as he saw them leave.

”You have an important task, like the two of them.” [Shingi]

”I know, but our stored potions are at a good number, and with you back as also Syra, we don't have to worry about healing.” [Hineko]

Hineko was also a Rogue, but since Price got here, he didn't need to do any scouting and just focused on replenishing their potions stocks. They were getting materials through the special box of Shingi, but also some of the Tower floors contained areas where such material grew. Unfortunately, the latest was rarer to find as most times, the Dark Guild seemed to have recently visited those places and gathered any herbs and other grown resources there.

Still, because they had some healing with the help of Syra, they could save some healing potions, and most times, they overpowered their enemies, especially when Dark Shadow was seriously fighting.

”No matter, we need to be prepared for the worse. Also, Syra's and my healing can't be overused as it can produce harmful effects on even the ones we heal or us. But don't worry, as, for the floors to come, we will need all three of you to keep an eye.” [Shingi]

Hineko nodded as he returned to making as many potions as he could. Unfortunately, they didn't have too many materials left, so he should have used them all before the week passed.

”Phoenix, do you mind helping me a bit?” [Shingi]