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

Chapter 165: Menchi's New Business Venture

"Well, Menchi... congratulations. You are incredible. Seriously, I'm almost a bit jealous," Alex admits. "You've got all three of your skills at the third rank now, with two of them already close to reaching the fourth Expert level. That's insane. Also, I understand the whole supporter system a bit better now. Once we reach the main Realm, I'll buy you two skills for your open slots."

"Thank you!" Menchi replies, her face lighting up with a gleeful expression.

"So, 1337, one last question," Alex continues. "I'm already guessing the answer, but supporters can't use player equipment, right?"

[Correct. Supporters have their own base equipment, which is an intrinsic part of their strength or weakness. For example, Menchi's knives are her primary weapon. These knives are exceptionally powerful and are comparable to weapons of Purple quality.]

"That makes sense. You told me these knives were gifted to you by Linne, right?" Alex asks, glancing at Menchi.

"Yeah, I'd never give them away. They're as much a part of me as my hands," Menchi replies, her tone resolute.

"Besides the knives, though, you don't have anything else, do you?" Tereza asks.

Menchi shakes her head.

[Menchi's outfit is considered a type of armor. It offers minimal protection but significantly increases her mobility and evasion. There are certain items that can improve both weapons and armor. Menchi's weapon rank is at the Purple level, while her armor is at the Light Green level. These items can be upgraded using specific materials. Additionally, consumable items, such as healing potions, can be used by supporters just like players; Supporters have their own inventories]

"This is getting a bit overwhelming... I need a status screen just for Menchi at this rate," Alex mutters.

In response, 1337 immediately projects a compact, detailed screen in front of him:

[Menchi]
Level: 12
Rarity: Purple
Free Skill Slots 2/2
Support Skills: Cooking (Advanced +), Dismantling (Advanced +), Synthesizing (Advanced -)
Weapon rank: Purple
Armor rank: Light Green

"Hey! This makes me look like a damn item!" Menchi protests, clearly offended. "I'm a human being, not a tool!"

"It is kinda demeaning..." Tereza agrees, crossing her arms.

Even Alex nods in agreement.

[Humans and their weak psyches are illogical. Menchi is a supporter, while you two are players. Regardless, all of you are human beings. Accept your roles.]

"I'm kinda glad it's this short," Alex says, ignoring 1337's blunt comment. "Managing your entire inventory and skills would be a nightmare. This is relatively easy to track. Imagine wasting weeks just organizing my own and my followers' equipment!"

"Followers?" Menchi and Tereza ask simultaneously, raising their eyebrows.

"Yeah," Alex replies. "Thanks to an item I received in Heavens Arena, a random item of mine got copied. Thanks to my insane LUK, I still have a [Destiny Supporter Token] left. By the way, it was a huge windfall that someone as powerful as Menchi joined me. Her level is eight levels above my own! Not to mention her skills are insanely useful."

Alex looks directly at Menchi and adds, "Menchi, I hope you realize how much I'm depending on you! I only have a ridiculous amount of those useless [Healing Potions] left—no other recovery items. I hope you can use your skills to cook up something the system recognizes. I think at first you'll need to get used to your abilities, but once you gain more experience, I hope you'll be able to create useful items for us. Healing items are invaluable during missions, and it'd save me a ton of FC in the long run."