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

Chapter 159: Loot Box Addiction and Ghosts!

Before entering the square, Alex decides to spend his 10 remaining stat points to raise all his stats by 2. The increased cost of 5 points per stat, which he has to endure after unlocking his NEN stat, feels like a relatively minor price to pay, especially considering he gains twice as many total stat points as he spends. Plus, NEN, as a special stat, is usually twice as expensive to raise compared to regular stats.

Alex Kerber: Lvl 4
STR: 14, AGI: 14, PHY: 14, SNS: 14, CHA: 14, MNA: 14, INT: 14, SPR: 14, LUK: 14, NEN: 14

DAMN, this feels good. I can feel my Aura getting way stronger! This feeling is incredible! I didn't realize it would feel so different now that I've unlocked my Aura, Alex thinks, savoring the moment.

"Human, I can feel our sssstrength growing! Isss thisss the reward you get for completing your missssions?" Mustrano hisses in his mind.

It's a big part of it, yeah, Alex responds internally.

"I sssseee," Mustrano replies, his tone curious. "You need to get more of thisss. I feel if you crossss a certain point, there will be a ssssignificant change!"

Hmm, interesting. Could it be that something special happens once my stats pass a certain threshold? I can't wait to find out! After his mission, Rishi should be close to 20 in his SPR, I think. I'll know more by then. Alex muses, then adds aloud in his mind, I guess you can't tell me more, 1337, right?

[I am unable to talk about this issue. Once the host has fulfilled certain conditions, I will be able to offer explanations.]

Alex sighs. I figured as much. Still, it feels like 1337 just gave me another hint. Why mention certain conditions in response to my question? It's more or less confirmed now. The real question is when those conditions are fulfilled... 15? 20? 25? 30? He shakes his head. Well, no use overthinking it.

As Alex walks toward the central square, he notices a large number of players bustling about, which is completely normal. To his surprise, though, many of them glance in his direction, whispering and talking among themselves.

Trying to avoid the attention, Alex presses on and finds a quiet corner on the outskirts of the busy center plaza, with all its shops and buildings. He decides to quickly open his chests before dealing with anything else.

Whatever items I receive might change my plans, so I better open them now, he concludes.

Let's start with the big one, the Purple Chest, which I received as a reward for becoming a Floor Master. But what could be inside? Usually, chests are related to the person dropping them. This time, I got it as a quest reward, so there should only be generic stuff in it... right? Let's find out! Alex analyzes eagerly.

You received Soul Crystal (medium)
You received Soul Crystal (small)
You received Upgrade Token

DAMN SWEET! JACKPOT! Alex celebrates internally, his excitement hard to contain. The medium-sized Soul Crystal alone is worth a fortune! Plus, I need it for my [Pluto's Ceremonial Blessing] anyway. Looks like getting a generic reward actually worked out great! But what's this [Upgrade Token]? Alex wonders as he shifts his focus to the unfamiliar item.

[Upgrade Token]
World: Fantasy Realm
Quality: Light Blue
Effect: Raises the quality of a weapon/equipment type item by 1 stage. Limited to Deep Green Items and below.
Note: Can't be traded!
Note: It may not work on some items, be very cautious when using it.