Dream World Project

Chapter Six: What I Learned

Three months have passed, lots of things happened. The day after out encounter against FaustVII, Tia showed me her true capabilities. She's using a magical offensive build. She's truly strong but she got bored that she saved her fortune to buy an inn that would take away her boredom in the game. Also, I didn't had to go away from the Newbie Land to find someone to teach me the arcane arts because of my land lady. And yes, I now have the capability to rent my own room in her inn. Yvette, on the other hand, developed some kind of trauma because of our Necromancer friend. Only last three weeks ago had she been able to move like she used to.

My days as a newbie has long ended since Tia trained me to effectively use spells along with my physical attacks. I also gained quite few levels for me to be ready for the coming event the day after tomorrow. Jack, Yvette and Tia, my mentors allowed to have a two days rest to prepare for what's coming. I decided to take a stall into the fields where only few monsters spawn and enjoyed the summer breeze on a vast green land.

Having myself relaxed on the ground while looking at the bright blue sky, I remembered that Jack told me to call his attention if I reached level 25 for my One-Handed Wielding talent.

Character Level : 25

Primary Status:

HP - 850/850
Mana - 850/850
Energy - 100%

Character Stats:

STR - 95
DEX - 98
VIT - 85
INT - 90
WIS - 85

Talents:

One-Handed Wielding LVL 18
Two-Handed Wielding LVL 8
Armor LVL 8
Magical Offensive LVL 10
Magical Defensive LVL 5
Magical Utility LVL 10
Evasiveness LVL 15
Utility LVL 15

Guess not, it will take time to reach level 25. He said that reaching that would allow me to learn dual wielding. It would be awesome to use such beautiful fighting style such as dual wielding. Yvette does it all the time and she wins almost every fight she's in. I would consider her as an assassin in some mmorpg games. Along with her skills, she really does pass herself as one. I would really like to learn her trade and master it someday but I realized that I can't. The build that Jack is teaching me allows me to tap into every build in the game but not master it fully. Even in crafting, enhancing items and such, I acquired some few skills from the local blacksmiths. Newbie Land is full of such pro players that a newbie would feel inferior even when staying in it.

All my day dreaming stopped when I heard foot steps coming near me. The sound of the leaves and bushes alarmed me. I had to equip my Elephant's Damascus just to make sure that I wouldn't let my guard down again like what happened with our encounter with FaustVII. I acquired my Elephant's Damascus with one of the dungeon huntings that Tia and I made. A boss in the Cave of Giants dropped this seemingly large dagger that I made as my promary weapon. It gives 5 STR and got quite a bit of damage. Luckily, this game adjusts items for the player's leisure or I won't be able to swing this weapon effectively while dodging attacks.

The one making the leaves rustle was none other than Yvette. Though, she got recovered from her trauma, some of her traits like being stealthy even with these peaceful moments haven't really came back. I feel pity for her and angry at myself not being able to protect her. I didn't even manage to avenge her from that maniac. My pride was a bit insulted when Tia had to defeat him instead of me but what can I do? I was weak back and and still is right now. But I'm pretty sure that I can handle myself more now compared to that time.

"What are you doing here?" She asked with a slight frown on her face. "Thought this place was a big secret to others. Always get myself a peaceful time here, alone."

Still being ashamed because of my failure, I learned my lesson not to talk back to her and I have to respect her as my mentor and friend not only because she teaches me or I failed to save her but also because she's a woman. I even developed a small crush on her. Her smiles can captivate a lot of men but her actions negates that. She's a bit boyish and scary especially when angry. That was before our traumatic encounter with FaustVII, now she's soft and warm hearted. It's like she reverted back to being a kid.