Fantasy Realm [One Piece] [Harry Potter] [Naruto] - [Progression] [LitRPG]

Chapter 76: Steiner's Inheritance! Sword Magic!

You received Miso ramen with extra pork.

Alex stares at the notification, then mutters, "...Really?"

[Miso Ramen with Extra Pork]
World: Naruto
Quality: Green
Effect: Heals 50 HP & 50 MP over 10 minutes. Must be eaten outside of combat. The effect vanishes if the player engages in battle during the healing duration.
Note: Fresh from Ichiraku – Naruto's Favorite dish!

Alex sighs, "Not useless, but not exactly what I was hoping for... Guess that guy really used up everything decent."

Beside him, Rishi and Tereza are having similarly underwhelming results. Rishi grumbles, "For being ranked 1, I have to say we didn't exactly hit the jackpot this mission. Out of everything I got, it's barely worth 10,000 FC altogether excluding the Soul Crystals."

Tereza nods, though with a faint smile. "I might've come out a bit better. I picked up a few Green quality items, not that any are useful to me or you two, but I'm reasonably satisfied. They will sell for quite a sum."

Alex shrugs. "Well, what do you two have planned? I've got a skill to learn and some upgrading to do. I may as well do it out in the open. After that massive PvP event, we're the sole survivors—anyone paying attention knows we're on top. It's not like some pathetic spies are bothering me now."

Rishi nods in agreement, "True, and showing our strength might even work to our advantage here. Between the three of us, we're easily the strongest in the tutorial zone. Sure, when we enter the main Fantasy Realm, we'll need to navigate players with higher levels and guild alliances, but diplomacy might get us further than acting too aggressive."

As they talk, Alex brings up Roja, explaining his past mission with her and her recent invitation.

Tereza shakes her head, "Boring. Sounds like a group where skilled players have to carry dead weight so the weaklings can survive."

Rishi laughs, "Not really your style, Alex, is it?"

Alex nods, "I'm more of a solo player, true, but I don't mind a small group if they're on the same page, like us. I'll at least hear her out. Who knows, maybe I can use their resources and sell some of my grenades when I'm off-mission."

Tereza grins, "Then let's go!"

Alex, a bit taken aback, asks, "Wait, what do you mean?"

Tereza taps him on the head. "It means I'm coming with you. Contract's still active, isn't it? You're stuck with me for a while—better get used to it."

Rishi chuckles, "Have a nice date. I'll be heading off to take care of some business. And Alex, since I got those 5 Small Soul Crystals thanks to your brilliant idea to split the first place, take two as thanks. The contract was just a bonus."

You received Soul Crystal (Small) x2

"Are you sure?" Alex asks, surprised. "We just talked about how valuable these are!"

"No problem, my friend! See you soon," Rishi replies with a grin.

Alex watches him go, glad to have made a true, albeit psychotic, ally. Teaming up with Rishi had turned out to be one of the best decisions he'd made in the Fantasy Realm... aside from joining the Knights of Pluto, of course!

As Alex and Tereza make their way towards the Central Hub, Tereza clings to his arm with a mischievous grin, fully aware that Alex isn't used to the attention, his face turning red every time she does it.

Nearby players start whispering:

"Hey, isn't that the crazy witch who wiped out her whole tutorial group and assassinated countless players? She's hanging onto that knight with the incredible armor."