Chapter 52 - Northeastern Guard Camp 1 (1/2)
Everyone was still tired from their long voyage, and there were many things they could still do in Landium.
One of them was getting a class.
By visiting the training instructors spread out across the city, they could perform quests which rewarded them with standard classes like Apprentice Knight, Apprentice Mage or Apprentice Ranger.
The same was true if they visited the Craftsmen or Alchemist Guild. Various options were available depending on each of their abilities. One could also learn some valuable information from fellow guild members upon joining.
It was only due to Erica’s favor that Woohyuk and his subordinates could enjoy such benefits across the city. When it came to Woohyuk’s party, she could always spare some time despite her busy schedule.
Overcoming the latest calamity together had earned him a strong ally.
As everyone was busy over the course of the next few days, Woohyuk was flipping through Nakron’s Grimoire as he stopped to check his Stats.
- Class: Necromancer, Asura
- Title: Legendary Explorer (20% increase in Item drop rate from monsters, 20% increase in Perception and Speed when in a Historical site, Ruler of the Calm Sea (can summon Kraken and create underwater Air Bubbles.)]
- Stats:
Strength: 152 +15 (Grandia), +5 (Vampiric Dagger), +2 Goblin’s Ring
Vitality: 148 +35 (Basilisk’s Scaled Armor Set), +35 (Berserker’s Plated Armor Set), +15 (Naga Chief’s Ancient Ring)
Dexterity: 150 +35 (Basilisk’s Scaled Armor Set), +35 (Berserker’s Plated Armor Set) +15 (Banshee’s Veil)
Intelligence: 137 +10 ( Ghost Queen Star Serpent) +15 (Moon Shadow Ring) +15 (Jester’s Mask)
Spirit: 143 +10 (Calm Sea’s Silence), +10 (Elder Lizardman’s Fighting Spirit) +15 (Bronze Rock Golem’s Belt)
- Other
+25% affinity with Death
+25% Resistance to Darkness
+25% bonus to Darkness Skills.
‘Not bad.’
All the growth items he had obtained back in the Primordial Forest, had all gone up one Grade. Although they hadn’t gained any new effects, the stats increase they provided was beginning to bear fruit.
When they reached their maximum grade, he wouldn’t suffer a loss even when added to the Organize Scroll.
Of course if one was a skilled blacksmith, they could break them down into raw materials in order to create even higher ranked artifacts. Unfortunately even Dexter, the fabled legendary blacksmith had likely not reached such a level at this stage in the game.
Basically it meant that in the near term, he would be sharing his experience with his items in order to fuel his growth.
‘I should get used to Asura’s abilities as well.’
It was similar to Qi which was used by martial artists in Murim, just that its power was more pure
That meant that if he pushed himself to the max, without having gained complete mastery over it, he might fall into the darkness.
His Weapon Verserios was something he had to be on guard against for the same reason.
If he were to lose control over such a sword that had the ability to absorb the soul of others, it could lead to a catastrophe.
‘For now I should simply be content with being able to wield it.’
He would have to do just like the martial artists from Murim and practice daily, increasing his mastery of his new energy bit by bit.
After closing his basic stats page, Woohyuk turned to see Aris lying on the bed,
‘Ah ~ Asura, come over here ~ ????’
Despite her appearance of a girl in her mid teens, she didn't at all act that age. After all, she had already lived several times longer than an ordinary human’s lifespan.
“Do demons have periods where they are in heat?”
“Not really...who cares? No one is here, just come over and we can enjoy the moment.”’
Aris hummed to herself as she pulled Woohyuk towards her, thinking that he would finally give in.
Just then, the door opened and Leifina walked in.
“Lord, everything is ready.”
“Great.”
At Erica’s request, Woohyuk and his party were setting off to the Northeast Guard Camp.
They were doing an escort mission for Erica who was in a tight spot financially and really needed this deal to go off without a hitch.
Woohyuk agreed to the request since he would have to pass by there anyway as it was on his way.
“Dad, I don’t want to leave Ahri behind.”
Lia, who had arrived with Leifina, held onto Woohyuk’s leg as she sobbed.
She was fond of Ahri.
“Ahri will be better off here.”
Woohyuk comforted her as he stroked her golden hair. He had been a bit worried about her personality because she was after all a dragon, but it seemed that she had quite the gentle heart.
She will grow up well so long as her heart isn’t broken. Of course that didn’t mean that he was willing to pamper her either.
“Mom! Waaa!”
Lia ran over to Leifina as she bawled her eyes out. Leifina would only hug her back in an attempt to comfort her.
“Don’t cry, when we get a chance we can come back to visit her.”
“...Really?”
“Sure, when we are free we can come back and play with just the two of us.”
Leifina’s parenting skills were improving by the day. Soon others would even mistake her as Lia’s real mother.
Lia wiped her tears as Woohyuk made his way out. Near the entrance, he spotted Lee Jaesung waiting for them with the rest of the party.
“Everyone that has decided to leave has gathered here.”
“Then let’s get going.”
Some of those that had joined them decided to instead stick around in Landium, to carve their own paths.
Woohyuk accepted their decision, asking only to receive regular updates through their Unity ring.
Even after leaving for another province, it wasn’t a terrible idea to leave some subordinates behind in Landium to be his eyes and ears.
As they made their way outside the mansion, they spotted the merchant caravan as well as the mercenaries that were waiting.
“Looks like this is goodbye after all, it was really nice to meet you.”
Erica came to see Woohyuk off, standing there while petting Ahri which she held in her arms.
“If you have any business, just send me a letter.”
The Unity ring, that allowed people to communicate across long distances was typically only given to players that had been summoned to this world.
Leifina, Aris and Irene however were an exception, seeing as they were considered rewards earned during the Tutorial’s Canyon Stage.
“Irya!”